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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1901
Page
4
The Marion county grand juries are accused of yielding to outside political powers as they fail to indict saloonists despite strong evidence from the Y. P. C. T. U. Critics say prosecutors and juries must act on violations, not political calculations, or risk public confidence.
The Erie county bar association suggested lawyers to defend Czolgosz though they were reluctant. The piece recalls Guiteau’s attorney’s social decline and notes Czolgosz will not speak in court. It condemns melodramatic mourning and questions grand jury timing related to saloon cases and elections.
The speaker questions Polster's alleged role in arresting saloonist Miller on a fake charge over a $50 campaign fund. They insist worse courthouse abuses have occurred in recent months, accusing officials of prostituting police power and selling the people's rights.
The Sentinel attacks Taggart ism defending party loyalty over Indianapolis interests. It accuses the paper of bias and questions the influence of the late president and the truthfulness of the coverage. The piece notes physicians’ public statement affirming accord and no dissension.
Fragmentary notes describe a stream of sensational yellow press imagery focusing on anarchy, morbidity, and provocative titles. The lines imply a media outlet courting shock through lurid headlines and disturbing motifs.
Emma Goldman is held under a 20000 dollar bond as investigators pursue ties to Czolgusz. Authorities say tracing a close relationship seems unlikely, but a much higher bond could be sought to restrain her speaking out.
Downtown windows glow with elaborate electrical displays honoring visiting Odd Fellows. Brass bands flood the streets with serenades to Sousa while the city rubs in nods to Liberty Bell and High School Cadet as master composers and bandleaders are celebrated.
The piece argues that the current rough and ready images of President Roosevelt in newspapers are fine for the energetic Teddy but unsuitable for a president, calling for new portraits to better fit the office.
Today railway systems, large factories and other vast concerns will be idle for several minutes in memory of the dead president. The brief pause stands as the sole token of national grief.
Indianapolis residents show scant mourning symbols in private houses as fewer emblems of grief are displayed, giving a lonelier impression than expected.
Ministers' volatile statements after the McKinley assassination fail to reassure the public on political judgment. The weather man criticizes haste, and the new Wappenhans successor asserts authority after a questionable act.
A New York Times roundup recounts anecdotes about Richard Henry Stoddard and his wife Elizabeth, noting a sardine can scene and Stoddard’s wit. It also includes Jackson’s reception by Mrs. Livingston and a Gilbert Hare Punch anecdote, highlighting humor and social polish in literary circles.
A set of editorials from Fort Wayne, Tipton, Tinton, and Crawfordsville denounce Emma Goldman linking her to free love and atheism while noting no regret for President McKinley’s death. They criticize colleagues and media figures and mock political figures.
Editorial excerpts from major papers praise President Roosevelt as vice president turned leader. They note his duty to the people, the need to guard against risky changes, and confidence that McKinley’s policy will be carried forward with resolve and prudence.
A collage of comic quotes about spelling tests, a wife’s costly feast, a grocer’s bill, a bus driver’s stubborn habits, and a fiancé’s vow not to smoke. The snippets echo humorous modernizing letters from Wisconsin Journal of Education Baltimore American Tit Bits and Harlem Life, reflecting light social vignettes and dated wit.
Copper nails with large heads secure floor coverings especially on green or blue terry. Rooms favor woodwork painted green with delicately flowered walls and big blossom chintz or cretonne upholstery and curtains in bedrooms.
A fashion note describes fan plaitings of plaid silk cut into plain cloth skirts with box plaits. The widening plaits from the belt and inserted fans between them produce an unusually wide skirt hem for the coming season.
The piece contrasts old and new war reporting with dramatic lines about battles and losses. It includes stage bits with characters Miracle Mike and Highway Henry and a humorous exchange about being offered cold food.
Mrs Smithers questions Henry about his understanding of a phrase at home. Mr Smithers replies he explained that the black sheep is a scapegoat, revealing a frank family chat about labels and responsibility.
A rustic scene unfolds as a man must farm for health and keep crops. Ducks gather at the river mouth while birds study time tables for the south. Leaves turn yellow and tumble from eaves as corn furrows bake in the sun. Katydids chorus with winds in a summer requiem.
A Buffalo News excerpt outlines child table manners including giving a personal seat, quiet behavior, proper napkin use, waiting to be served, prompt responses, and saying thank you. It cautions against crude comments about food and emphasizes keeping the plate orderly, controlled bread handling, and polite exit with excuses.
A Philadelphia Record quotation on human nature and judgment. The speaker cautions that no one is wholly good or bad and urges skepticism of easy wins. It notes the cost of forgetfulness, the value of trust in appealing people, and that gilded opportunities often hide truth. It reflects folk wisdom and cautionary humor.
Philadelphia reports that J. P. Morgan withdrew from plans to organize the great bituminous coal combine after key interests failed to complete preparations. It is now said the undertaking may be abandoned.
The Ripault powder mills exploded on Wednesday evening in Tours, France. Five people were killed and 19 injured in the blast.
A quirky historical note links a prison scandal to the combination of mush and milk, suggesting an unlikely catalyst for wrongdoing in the past. The item frames a curious, tongue in cheek connection between everyday meals and serious charges.
A terse remark notes that only the living can speak as the dead cannot talk, referencing Czolgosz in a wry or defiant context.
A terse note from a periodical discusses stereotypes about Indians and portrays them through a biased lens. The piece questions cultural portrayals and hints at broader implications in public perception.
The snippet cites multiple newspaper lines on Senator Platt and Roosevelt succession, gate receipts for arts and baseball, effigy hangings and courage, anarchist treatment in common sense terms, and the Czolgosz family seeking sympathy and protection instead of persecution. The fragment ends abruptly.
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