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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1900
Page
4
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A letter argues Durbin should refrain from pressuring Marion county Republicans to back the local ticket. It says the ring that nominated the ticket remains fresh in voters’ minds and urges sustaining opposition to Durbin’s stance.
The piece criticizes tax increases to support the Bryan Kern and county democratic ticket. It accuses the mayor of concealing the city treasury chaos while spending scarce funds to hire doubtful voters for street and sewer work. Expenses for such work have doubled and will rise further in two weeks. After the election, streets and sewers may remain dirty until finances improve.
The piece argues annual damages and legal costs in Indianapolis would exceed interest on funds to elevate tracks. It claims passenger trains would gain substantial time, and notes other cities where companies voluntarily raised their tracks despite opposition. The author questions why rail firms oppose elevation.
The piece harshly critiques gambling protection schemes and calls for stamping out corruption with Higgins as the focal figure. It laments reckless street driving by mail carriers and praises British sportsmen while contrasting American jockeys. It hints at political fraud and public distrust ahead of November elections.
In sharp editorial tone, the piece critiques Bryan for not returning to Indiana and notes 1996 crowd appeal. It urges safety for the fee and salary commission's memorandum limiting jail-prison profiteering and warns Marion county politics over mayoral influence and independent voters. It also ironizes Durbin, Higgins, and local council action, ending with a call to elevate tracks and oppose Higgins.
The article recalls Modjeska at a friend's house faltering on Polish ballads then delivering impassioned eloquence. It covers a bold stage incident with Alice Nielsen, a comic quip about a grande dame in a production, and Emily Wakeman's crutch episode and a witty exchange over the stage, plus Nat Goodwin and Nathan Hale in Philadelphia.
The conversation reveals a character confessing personal hatred for Nat Goodwin and declaring he would not mind seeing him dead. Hoyt prompts the plan, noting the audience will witness a hanging in the last act as the decisive plot moment.
A collection of editorials and snippets notes the Pennsylvania miners' victory, Leaders like Mark Wanna and Carl Schurz, and partisan jests. It cites journal comments on trusts and a forecast of the November verdict amid campaign fervor and public opinion.
A collection of editorial snippets and quotable lines from major papers. Topics include American identity in Dowie and Hanna campaigns, labor victories, Aguinaldo debates, and political hairpins in Roosevelt Bryan clashes. A snapshot of contemporary newspaper tones and tensions.
Tributes from major papers recall William L. Wilson as a pure, kind politician and scholar of conviction. He stood for integrity, erudition, and unselfish public service, defending his views with large courage and refined justice. His death marks the loss of a lifelong advocate in Congress.
English's open for two nights this week with Tim Murphy in A bachelor's romance. Saturday matinee and night Primrose and West's minstrels perform. The Grand stock company offers a double bill including Still waters run deep and Box and Cox. Kendall repertory brings The angel of the alley to Park. Clark brothers' royal burlesquers appear at Empire all week.
Dr and Mrs E J Brennan host the Chapel club on Tuesday night. Gen Morris and Mr and Mrs Milton Morris travel to Hot Springs Arkansas for the winter. Mrs Thomas Flaherty hosts the Holy Cross social club on Wednesday afternoon. The Philomathean club meets Friday at Mrs S D Farrabees home 2002 N Pennsylvania St Mrs Charles W Fairbanks to guest and speak on Alaska. Mary Krout to address the Contemporary club Wednesday evening.
A poem style piece contrasts a factory worker with a singer and laments her confinement. It moves from compassion for the maiden’s labor to a whimsical chorus about dancing till three and social comment on politics and money.
A collection of brief notes includes John Spencer’s home visit before the election, Archbishop Ireland backing McKinley and Roosevelt, Bryan addressing Buffalo meetings, and Indiana gubernatorial concerns. Other items mention new Alabama population data, a Gibraltar to Punta Gorda open boat crossing, Harvard instructor Eastman indicted for murder, and the battleship Kentucky testing turrets before voyage to China.
London audience erupts when John Alexander Dowie urged England to learn from America, calling locals narrow minded. Four men were ejected for disrupting his sermon before he could continue.
Services for aged members were held Sunday at Madison avenue and Roberts Park M E churches. Rev T A Goodwin spoke at Madison avenue church and Rev C E Bacon spoke at Roberts Park. Songs once sung 50 years ago were sung again.
A tornado 200 yards wide struck Lodi, Texas, early Sunday, killing six African American residents. The cyclone caused extensive damage to cotton crops and timber, with additional structural destruction reported in the area.
A testimonial from J. L. Campbell of Sycamore Illinois claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cured years of backache and weakness. He describes being helped from bed or chair and now being well and strong with no pain. The ad promotes the medicine as able to cure other similar cases as well.
A health advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming to cure ailments and fulfill promises. It asserts the beverage begins treatment and delivers visible improvements, urging readers to try the remedy as a trusted tonic.
Rev. Austin W. Mann to lead deaf mutes service at St. Paul’s church Monday evening. English hotel electric light failure caused quick candy and lamp use for hours. Mrs. L. E. Clary dies after months of illness at Hoyt toe residence. Thomas Barrett, 83, buried from Friends church West Newton after moving to Marion county in 1825. Widow and adopted son survive. Last week’s total car movement 23 296 with 22 124 loaded. Belt road 19 639 vs 18 479 prior week. Rescue mission annual report shows 2 182 conversions 2 708 visits 1 200 garments and 73 girls returned home. Elevator accident at Bates had M T Ryan of New York thrown to floor injuring ankle. Seven Bible classes started at Y M C A rally with 53 members. Evangelist Ostrom spoke with John P Hillis. Judge Carter: no divorce record will be published though reporters may access books. Columbia club building electric work to be done by union men. One man already at work. Drunk woman claimed poison from saloon at 944 S Meridian. dispensary doctors found otherwise. Harry Jarrell and another drank. doctors said morphine not enough to hurt.
Berlin reports Barnum and Bailey’s famous gorilla Johan na died of pneumonia in Nuremberg. The death follows the creature’s celebrated years in circuses and performances.
Howard F Bird aged about unknown, of 550 Virginia Avenue, died Sunday morning from morphine taken Saturday night. His family claims he used morphine for neuralgia and may have overdosed. He was a traveling salesman for Calvador Castro, W Maryland Street commission merchant, and was seen about the store Saturday in his usual spirits.
The new M. BE church at Arsenal avenue and Fifteenth street was dedicated Sunday by Dr. Gilbert editor of the Western Christian Advocate and Gov. Mount assisted by pastor Rev. W S Proctor. The frame building seats 54 is lighted by electricity has 30¢ members with large Sunday school and auxiliary societies. It started from a small industrial school in 1882.
James T. Parker an engineer for the cabinet makers union was run over and seriously injured by a United States mail wagon on Saturday evening. The driver Arthur Campbell employed by the Nageleisen brothers who hold the contract drove at speed and stopped only briefly after the collision.
Sheriff's men found four saws secreted in Francis Shafer's cell after removing James Welsh George Miller and Shafer to the reformatory. One bar had been partly sawed through. He received two to 14 years for pocketbook snatching from Mary Miller.
Attorney general Taylor reports 8,000 Indiana coal miners are at work in Clay Sullivan Vermilion and Park counties with wages higher than ever before. He asserts Republicans will win a larger miners’ vote than in the past.
At Monday's Central labor union meeting agitation for new unions will begin. Organizer John L. Feltman has already brought several new unions. The aim is to make Indianapolis one of the best organized cities in the country.
Rosa Kahn Weiler died Saturday night at 533 East Market Street in the house where she was born. She was prominently connected with public benevolences. A husband survives.
Paducah Ky October 22 The most disastrous conflagration in 20 years struck the city as a fire started Sunday at the opera house and caused about 100000 in losses. Authorities suspect incendiary origin and consider it the chief blaze of the period.
Pastor Quayle at Merchan Street M E Church says he received a call to Kansas City but has not decided. He declines to say whether he will accept. Advertises Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as a cure for croup and whooping cough stating no danger to children when used promptly. Mothers urged to keep a bottle on hand.
Reader notes showcase complimentary items and headings on the seventh page of The Quis Liner. The brief lists several features and sections designed to attract attention and guide navigation through the issue.
A collection of quotes from four local ministers recorded at First Presbyterian Fletcher Place Tabernacle Meridian Street M E and related congregations. Topics include friendship built on trust and discretion, the uncertain future of Christ’s coming, public duty and law obedience, and the tempering of personality with steady kindness.
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