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SUN
Ceupen
Perso
SUN Tele
Arterial Rooms
Indianapolis
Ind
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Debating the Philippines and Colonial Trusts
A columnist argues against comparing the Philippine situation to the American Revolution. He asserts the United States never recognized Filipino independence, loaned no funds, and did not ally with Aguinaldo, contrasting with colonial aid France gave to the American colonies. The piece critiques counterarguments used by some Democrats and questions the Washington-Aguinaldo comparison.
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United States
Philippines
France
Dewey
Manila
Spain
England
Aguinaldo
Washington
Humorous Impressions and Notable Mischief Recaptured
A collage of anecdotes features Charles Battell Loomis imitating Dr. Talmage aboard a transatlantic voyage with 17 clergymen, plus stories about Pauline-centered concert fees, Moody’s boardroom quips, Tim Murphy’s patent office caricatures, and a notable Cascarets ad ending the piece.
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Charles Battell Loomis
Dr. Talmage
Saturday Evening Post
Mr. Loomis
New Hampshire
Amsterdam
Gentle Hint on Heating Franchise Sparks City Debate
The report quotes President Sahm of the Board of Works challenging claims that the Home Heating and Lighting Co. holds an exclusive franchise. He states the council committee erred and the board cannot grant exclusives, suggesting other firms could seek similar rights. The remarks prompt speculation about political maneuvering and future favors from the Board of Works.
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Easy Marks
Sun Reports Flawed Hot Water Contract Corrected
The Sun highlighted weaknesses in the hot water heating contract and noted that the board had previously dismissed criticisms as unwarranted. The contract was handed to the council for correction after the exposure.
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the Sun
Heating contract praised by press divides Board of Works
The hot water heating proposal, lauded by the Very Virtuous Press, fails to gain Board of Works approval. The text ponders at what level the Divinely Created entity stands amid the controversy.
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Board of Works
Van Vorhis Answers Foulke Not Given Equal Space
The Indianapolis papers did not allocate as much space to Van Vorhis' reply to W. D. Foulke as they did to Foulke. It is uncertain why this discrepancy occurred, though there is no doubt about Van Vorhis' ability to answer any question.
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Indianapolis
van Vorhis
W. D. Foulke
Foulke
Public works board eyed bargain for hot water franchise
The hot water heating franchise is to be amended so that the patron will have some show in the bargaining. How this must gail the Board of public works.
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Board of Public Works
Treachery in McKinley era highlighted by Griggs letter
A scathing critique recounts the 1899 anti trust struggle over the pipe trust and the attorney general John W Griggs from New Jersey. It details his controversial letter to a Philadelphia contact supporting limits on federal jurisdiction over manufacturing monopolies and argues the act’s enforcement by McKinley was insufficient. The piece also reflects on gendered impressions of a determined older woman involved in politics and ends with a personal, somber note.
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McWinley
Supreme Court of the United States
Fairbanks
McKinley
John Wiliam Griggs
New Jersey
Griggs
Supreme Court
United States
Edmunds
Phelps
Taft
Harlan
Lorton
Pipe Trust
Fic Association
Borradaile
Philadelphia
Cove Day
Prayer chain debate stirs Indiana W C T U factions
The Indiana W C T U faces division over a nationwide prayer chain led by Mrs Balch. She defends publicity as newspapers and printers spread the scheme while skeptics within Indianapolis unions hesitate to commit.
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Indiana
Maine
San Francisco
Indianapolis
Mrs Balch and Her Prayer Chain Debate Temperance Policy
A reader recalls Mrs Balch urging state society action on temperance matters. She argues officials must address issues despite local unions’ uncertain stance. The exchange questions government liquor licensing and distortions in Manila aid, urging honest, steadfast temperance advocacy.
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McKindey
Manila
Hall’s Catarrh Cure Promises Constitutional Remedy
An advertisement claims catarrh is constitutional, not local, and that Hall’s Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co of Toledo cures the disease from within. It offers a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and invites readers to send for testimonials and enrollment details.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
CIA
Hood
Miners Aim for Higher Pay Stirring Low Wages
A collection of editorials notes rising costs and labor pressure. Detroit News cites miners seeking prosperity, while Des Moines News criticizes sugar price hikes. Chicago Record hints at Grover Cleveland’s political maneuvering and tensions. Philadelphia Times warns of mine guards and miner pay. Detroit Free Press praises Galveston relief fundraising. New York Evening Sun discusses Croker and Tammany Hall.
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Detroit News
Sugar Trust
Des Moines News
Grover Cleveland
Chicago
Record
Denver
Galveston
Detroit Free Press
Croker
New York Evening Sun
What They Say A Sun Opinion Montage On Ward Topics
A string of quotes from John McGaughey, Dr Morrison, Johnson, and others covers elections, health, pollution, education, transportation, and local industry. Notable voices include Rev Victor Brucker, Judge Buskirk, Charles Christy, and Gus Habich with a mix of opinions about commissions, adulteration prosecutions, pavement projects, bicycle fever, and the role of newspapers in state culture. The Sun is cited for its cartoons as well.
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RE. M. Johnson
Victor Brucker
Albert Seaton
Denny
Lighland-place
Board of Works
E. D. Clark
Health Board
Government Revenue Office
I. N. Walker
Seth Low
Ernest Clarke
Stephen Garen
Madison
Judge Buskirk
Paoli
L. P. McCormack
State Prison
Charles Muir
John Johnson
Judge Kidney
Jean Mobley
Indianapolis
John B. Orman
Johnson
The
Electric Union
Political quips trail across state papers in early coverage
A string of brief editorial snatches from newspapers such as Waterloo Press Huntington News-Democrat and Nappanee News note voter sentiment the Ohio Indiana and Virginia contrasts and trust discourse. References to Mark Hanna Delphi and Muncie presbytery reflect varied regional political commentary without a single overriding conclusion.
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Vermont
Waterloo Press
Pennsylvania
Huntington News-Democrat
Virginia
Clay County
Mark Hanna
Delphi
Mark
White County
The Swirl of Society Delights Elkhart Notes
Rev and Mrs A J Graham return from summer outing. Miss Fox hosts euchre Tuesday at Broadway home. Oaknull ladies surprise Mrs T S Riggins Friday. Miss Hazel Deitz of N Pennsylvania St hosts perch party Friday morning. Mrs Robert McGrath to Lafayette Sunday after visiting her mother Mrs Mary Ward. Mrs Maurice Donnelly hosts bowling Tuesday at German house with sister Miss Dale of Chicago as guest. Sixteenth Indiana volunteers dinner September 18 by Central Ave M E church ladies. Elkhart honors Valentine Ulrich and celebrates sixtieth anniversary with four generations including 88 year old Samuel Ulrich. Sullivan couple Nelson Thompson golden wedding Friday at Fairbanks township home. 11 guests from wedding 50 years ago.
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A. J. Graham
Miss Fox
Broadway
Oaknull
Riggins
Hazel Deitz
N. Pennsylvania
Robert McGrath
Lafayette
Mary Ward
Maurice Donnelly
Miss Dale
Chicago
Indiana
Central-ave. M. E. Church
Elkhart
Valentine Ulrich
Samuel Ulrich
Sullivan
Nelson Thompson
Fairbanks Township
Sunday Church Services Across The City
Listings show multiple churches with service times including 10 45 and 7 45 10 45 and 7 20 and other morning and evening mass times. Names include First Baptist St Pauls Episcopal Central Christian Meridian Street M E Roberts Park M E and more with respective pastors. Also travel special: Cincinnati return tickets 4 40 via C H D Ry with dates Sept 19 29 final return Sept 10 and other fares 3 30 3 24.
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St. Paul's Episcopal
Lewis Brown
Central Christian
A. B. Philputt
Central-ave. M. H
C. C. Lasby
Cincinnati
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Board of
Trerrerere
Paul
Am Impressario
Mr. Moody
Tim Murphy
Patent Office
Murphy
Patent Office Gazette
James G. Blaine
Mr. Murphy
Sahm
Lew Wallace, JR
Ann Teek
Cree & CO
Ball's al
Philadelphia Times
John McGaughey
John T. V. Hill
B. L. Darrow
H. T. Hearsey
John Mitchell
Charles Bronkin
Gus Habich
W. C. Smith
Spirit OF the State Press
Nappanee News
Muncie
Anderson Bulletin
First Baptist
T. J. Villers
Meridian St. M. E
Wm. A. Quayle
Roberts Park M. E
I. W. Bryan
First Presbyterian
M. L. Haines
Second Presbyterian
J. A. Milburn
Mayer Chapel
Clifford McBride
General Universalist
Marion Cros Tey
Tabernacle Presbyterian
Leon P. Marshall
W. Washington St. Chapel
C. L. Lucas
Wilson National Surgical Institute
Ohio
York
Lieved
Pettis Dry
H. M. Bronson, A. G. P. A
Indiana National Bank
Wwe
Indiana Trust
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