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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1900
Page
4
Mayor Taggart and gamblers in campaign fund debate
The piece argues gamblers aided the democratic fund last week and blames the police for not closing doors. It says officers were seen at venues and that a timely warning would have sufficed, calling the dept's lack of officers an official but flimsy excuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taggart
Quigley
Saloon laws provoke calls for firmer statutes and street glare
Critics warn current saloon violations will drive tougher laws as mayor and saloonists supposedly agree on a quiet approach. The Sun offers stationery aid, while references to David B. Hill and Gen Harrison remark on political clout. Vague notes on road and street disorder accompany campaign chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quigley
Taggart
Political commentary on Harrison Bryan and local issues
A wary view of Gen Harrison and Mr Bryan notes the need for censorship of speech. The piece suggests Higgins should speak up now. It calls Indianapolis to retain the Meridian street bridge and urges officials to enforce the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higgins
Senator Daniel’s steady debt service earns quiet respect
A profile traces Senator Daniel's life and duty as he paid his late father’s debts for 27 years. He lives frugally on under $2,000 yearly, rides streetcars, and rooms in second-rate hotels while supporting creditors with most of his income. The piece notes his father's insolvency and Daniel's vow to settle all obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Daniel
William Daniel
Lynchburg
John
Daniel
Washington
Chicago Journal
Father Staunton
Church of St. Alban, Holborn
London Telegraph
D. V
Oliver Herford
Montana
Washington Post
Mr. Herford
Justice
Deaf Generals Scheme to Rally Votes Ends with Demands
In a noisy exchange Gen Ketcham presses an elderly doctor to vote and then switch a Democrat to support the Republican ticket. The doctor, ill and deaf, agrees to assist as a personal favor but signals a demand for two Democrats to be convinced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ketcham
Gen. Ketcham
The Sketches and Songs of a Singer
After the roar and rush settles a hush falls over life and work. Mrs Oatcake reads a college letter from son John who is already half bad. The crowd shares gossip about Freddie and Smythe the imperialist. A former circus performer now a politician boasts of a comfortable bank balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank
Ex-presidents’ muted stance in campaign
A Philadelphia Times editorial quotes a remark on two ex-presidents both Republicans and Democrats who urge voter restraint. They would prefer their party lose but oppose directing support for the rival. The piece likens their position to a crossroads boy and a hog tied at Hooker’s bull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United’ States
Cleveland
Harrison
Hooker
Lincoln
Gore
Philadelphia Times
Republicans claim Indiana margin by forty thousand
The Minnesota Times notes Republicans asserting a 40000 vote margin in Indiana. The remark imagines whether such a margin would bring certainty and happiness to supporters in a volatile state.
Indiana Governor Mount Faces Criticism Over Lawlessness
The Detroit Free Press notes Gov. Mount of Indiana apologizes for lawlessness in the state and is identified as the same governor who refused to surrender Taylor to Kentucky authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount
Indiana
Taylor
Kentucky
Detroit Free Press
Cleveland
Detroit News
St Marys enchre club and local society events
The Swirl of Society notes upcoming gatherings at St Marys hall for the enchre club Thursday and a Chapel club card party Wednesday. Meridian street church choir hosted a reception Monday night, and a dinner for Herbert Adkinson and the wedding party followed. Mary Hannah Krout spoke on Manila for the Daughters of the American Revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Enchre Club
St. Mary's Hall
P. J. Ryan
Chapel Club
Meridian St
E. H. Adkinson
Herbert Adkinson
Adkinson- Brown
Mary Hannah Krout
Manila
Fragmented verse and editorial quips from scattered papers
A collage of poems and literary snippets interspersed with brief editorial quips from state papers. The text mocks political figures and reflects early 20th century sentiment on elections imperialism and race, with references to Kentucky judge Cantril and McKinley in a satirical voice.
Political Speeches and Campaign Stops Move Across States
Hanna spoke in Wisconsin Monday delivering six addresses. Secretary Long to speak in Colorado and Nebraska. Chicago Republicans plan a prosperity parade on October 27. Bryan addressed crowds in Cleveland Monday night then left for New York. Certificates of nominations avoid revenue stars per IRS rules. Stevenson spoke in Camden Monday night then to New York for Croker plow-out. Roosevelt spoke nine times in Kentucky Monday closing in Covington. No attempt was made to mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Wisconsin
Long
Colorado
Nebraska
Chicago
Bryan
Cleveland
New York
Internal Revenue Commissioner
Stevenson
Camden
N. J
Croker
Roosevelt
Kentucky
Covington
Contested Liquor License Faces Speech Before County Board
County commissioners will hear evidence this week on North Indianapolis residents remonstrance against granting a liquor license to William Weber for a saloon opposite the public library branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Indianapolis
Wiliam Webber
Robert Lentz
Amusements thrive with Monte Cristo and other acts in Indy
The Grand opens with Monte Cristo drawing a large audience led by John Flood and Linthicum with Kirkland as the villain. Limthicum wears a stunning gown as Mercedes while Reynolds gains solid merit despite a few missteps. Also at English's Mam'selle Awkins brings lively entertainment with jokes by a top quartet and Miss Fay shone in dancing. The Park hosts The Great Northwest melodrama with Cap Sheaf and a windmill stunt. Sam T. Jack’s Empire show opens with Flora and Geserves, offering familiar acts for Indianapolis audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte Cristo
Alexader Dumas
Grand
Miss Linthicum
Mercedes
Mr. Kirkland
Thomas Reynolds
Rale
Mr. Reynolds
Frank Denithorne
Fernand
Alfred Fisher
Miss Limthicum
Whitem
Elsie Fay
Miss Fay
Indianpolis
Sis Hopkins
Cap
Stephen Fitzpatrick
Charles B. Barrington
Gopher Bunch
Ginger Crockett
Marion W. Douglass
Bart Foxwell
Lawyer
Harry Elsworth
Cap Sheaf
A 1896 Party Link Cited By Various Papers
A tersely noted line remarks that a few men of no prominence remain in the parties they joined in 1896. The Philadelphia Times and Minneapolis Times reference party flowers and trusts amid political color. An ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla for catarrh and blood purification, with a menu of light meals and drinks at Monninger's Ohio and Illinois streets and Schuller's on Meridian in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis Times
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for Teething
An 19th century advertisement promotes Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims to soothe, soften gums, relieve pain, cure wind colic, and aid diarrhoea at twenty five cents per bottle.
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