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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1900
Page
4
A lengthy editorial condemns the Pennsylvania anthracite coal region’s labor conditions, accusing coal trusts of robbery and exploitation through high store charges and forced patronage. It also critiques Indianapolis governance, praising the street railway's handling of crowds and urging bridge replacement, while lampooning local politics and prohibition stances.
The piece notes mixed opinions on Eugene Debs and William Jennings Bryan, praising Debs while mocking his followers and Bryan’s tendency to quote Hanna. It lauds an investigation into the Consumers' gas trust as driven by the press, suggesting media influence may trigger further action.
A local speaker jokes that the weatherman dries us out for weeks to keep residents away if rain threatens the fair. The remark frames weather as a social gatekeeper influencing attendance and mood ahead of events.
The McGregor project finished its tunnel construction on schedule. Ahead, officials warn of hotter conditions outside the tunnel, promising much warmer weather than inside for the area before Christmas.
Howard Hillegas's The Boers in War offers statistics and impartial views on Boer fighting methods, DeWet, and Pretoria's fate. The piece also previews works by Lamp ton, Watterson introduction, Burns editions, James Lane Allen's Choir in Visible, a stage version by Frances Hastings, Mrs. Humphry Ward’s Eleanor, Miss Braddon’s The Infidel, and Jokai's prolific late career.
The Agents' union, after receiving a charter from the American Federation of Labor, restructured with officers named Wednesday night. President George Dodson, vice-president S. B. Cnover, financial secretary Henry Freedman, recording secretary Charles McMechen, treasurer W. D. Mesler, sergeant-at-arms Elbert Sands, and delegates John Blue Henry Friedman and Lib[]ert Sands to the central labor council.
A satirical verse collection mocks a yellow journalism figure and media culture. It mixes dialect lines and quips about whiskey, saloons, seasonal work, and a river Styx dialogue. The piece notes a race track finish at 2 43 and evokes rural imagery like pumpkins and corn while critiquing sensationalism.
A compendium of editorial quips about McKinley Roosevelt Bryan and Cleveland. It notes W C U Illinois prayer for voting rights and warns of Irish and German influence on Bryan. It recalls 1892 and praises potential coal region reforms by a Republican Congress.
A compilation of quips and brief political remarks from Indiana newspapers. It cites Bryan in Indianapolis, Marcus Hanna at Delphi, Carl Schurz changing parties, and a North Carolina murder case tied to populist resistance, reflecting early 1900s political sentiment and humor.
Purported advertisement touts Candy Cathartic Cascarets as best proof of sincerity and a guarantee to cure chronic constipation. Includes questionable wording about purchases and claims of purposed benefits.
Lew Wallace Jr argues the federal anti-trust act applies to monopolies in interstate commerce, using the New York ice trust and McKinley era prosecutions as examples. He questions Attorney General Griggs’s inaction against Van Wyck and calls for an earnest inquiry into enforcement failures under McKinleyism.
The column reports traveler Helen Berry and Dr Warren in Shore Acres at English’s with the town buzzing about the risky romance. Walker Whiteside slated for English’s repertory. Sapho at the Grand shortened. Park attendance was huge with Manager George Dickson squeezed in. Empire benefit matinee raised 116.05 for Galveston visitors relief.
Miss Laura Meyer weds Henry Haller at the bride's home. Lillian Harrison and D W McLeod, both of Columbus, Ind, marry in Hotel English. Capt Day and wife celebrate golden anniversary. Day is a veteran of Mexican and Civil Wars. Maria Keehn weds George W Chestnut as Rev W B Durham officiates. George Applegate of Corydon and Miss Margaret Hudson wed at the bride’s uncle’s home. Elizabeth Jackson of Richmond and L A Jackson of Indianapolis marry at the groom's home with Rev Brown officiating. Mrs Mary A Moody hosts a reception where Sarah Rover urges a woman’s building at the Illinois fair and Indiana fair. Elsie O Bowman weds S W Quick of Danville Ill at the bride’s parents. They plan to reside in Danville.
The Milwaukee gathering of the Municipal League is underway for its sixth annual session while the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows led a large parade in Richmond Virginia on Wednesday.
Chicago news report says Fred Johnson a known criminal robs a passerby near Harrison Street police station Thursday morning. Policeman Bell gives chase over two blocks and fires, gravely wounding the suspect who is dying.
Ex secretary of state John Sherman has come back to Washington with plans to stay in the capital. He is very feeble and receiving no visitors as he rests and recovers.
An Albany Times Union editorial highlights engine No 948 a Mogul type pulling theSouth western Limited train of 16 cars weighing 1 832 000 pounds and 1 212 feet long achieving 143 miles from New York to Albany in 3 hours 15 minutes. It lauds the New York Central Hudson River Railroad for its roadbed engineers and loyal staff from President Callaway to trackmen guarding travelers night and day.
Travel deal highlights Cincinnati round trip for $1.25 using C., H. & D. Ry. Two fast trains depart at 6:30 a.m. and 7:15 a.m. with limited stops and a return trip to Cincinnati. Stops include Rushville and Hamilton areas. Destination noted as Chicago bound.
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