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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1900
Page
4
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A reader condemns William Jennings Bryan for invoking sacred texts in politics. The author argues Bryan demeans the Bible by calling God a democrat and delivering speeches filled with blasphemy and hollow questions. The piece urges Bryan to avoid religious references on the stump and to speak with decorum in keeping with serious subjects.
The article accuses Higgins of implicating Mayor Taggart and Police Supt Quigley in protecting gamblers and claims he was stringing reporters as a joke. It calls for Higgins ouster from the city council and for the mayor and Quigley to act. It notes Bedell’s waning enforcement and implies political spite in his actions.
Citizens urge careful renegotiation of a new water company contract with clear terms and fair rates. Critics blame the current firm, residents fear failing bridges, and politicians including Roosevelt supporters are accused of maneuvering for power amid public indignation and threats.
An assortment of anecdotes and anecdotes about notable men and events. A British captain chats with an officer aboard a ship linked to Prince Henry of Prussia in Hong Kong. Other vignettes feature Baden-Powell, Richard Croker, W S Gilbert, and Col. Daniel R. Anthony in light, humorous or biographical sketches.
A collection of comic verses and songs, referencing Mrs Brown and other figures, recalling a funeral notice shown with the humorous tone of a rural community. It includes lines about the dead woman, social characters, and satirical riffs on local life and politics.
Grand stock company plans Monte Cristo this week aiming for large houses as in the east. Jeff de Angeles headlines a packed English's audience for A royal rogue with a lively chorus and catchy music. The lineup also features the Russian melodrama For her sake at Park with W. J. Lynch leading a strong cast.
Beginning next Monday the Angel of the Alley will headline for three days. Florence Willing, formerly Miss Gormly of Lafayette, is a notable member of the cast. The company is described as thoroughly satisfactory with picturesque costumes and four beautifully staged acts including special scenery.
A collage of editorials from Anderson News Fort Wayne News Muncie Union traction concerns Peru Sentinel Crawfordsville News-Review and Knights town Journal discuss republican taxes trusts and Bryan. They debate campaigning tactics taxation postwar policy and the role of regulation versus sweeping reform.
A string of gatherings marks a busy social week. The Kinzleys hosted a theater party and supper, Nettie Ransford plans a visit with Alice Stuart, Caroline Burford hosts a party for Mrs. McKeen, and Emma Metzger wed Joseph Spellmire at 1302 N Capitol. Rev Chartrand officiated. The couple will reside at the Metzger home.
The Standard spoke and nipple com pany, the Vonnegut hardware company and the Capital paper company have united in asking to have Councilman George H. Evans declared a bankrupt. They say he made an assignment, there by performing an act of bankruptcy. Their claims amount to $782.53.
The Kits Bowling Alleys have been refitted in a handsome manner prompting positive remarks. The changes showcase updated interiors and modernized facilities aimed at attracting more patrons.
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