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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1902
Page
4
The Sun declares its opposition to John Ruckelshaus for county prosecutor. It argues Ruckelshaus is unfitted for the office and hints he hopes to shield himself behind Fremont Alford’s cloak. The paper vows to expose his qualifications and proceed regardless of alliances.
An arrest story in New York shows a waif telling the judge his plight. He laments a mother who does not care, declaring that without maternal care a boy has no mother. The piece argues social theories fail to capture the truth behind street life and sin.
John Crall urges a two cent reduction to the $100 tax levy after a $25,000 cut in appropriations. The mayor backs 90 cents, misstating growth needs. township assessor Jefferson cites a $4,000,000 duplicate increase, raising city taxes by $35,200. Also notes alley filth, police court graft, and GOP intra party strife with veterans presence.
A collage of editorials notes Speaker Henderson seeking shelter from a coming storm. It questions a U S trade pact with Britain and America as cures for trusts. It cites Bryan in a Indy collision and mocks 1996 1900 shakes. It parodies gasless fires and opposes monopolies under high tariffs.
Miss Estelle Stern returns from Europe after four years. Mrs Flora Wulschner comes back from New York for the summer. Miss Louise Reese hosts a luncheon for Miss Elizabeth Johnson of Avondale. The marriage of Miss Laura Leonhardt and Max P Emmerich will occur at the bride's home Wednesday evening. A Friday reception is planned for Rev and Mrs T J Villers at First Baptist. Mr and Mrs W E English завершили Rhine trip after months in Europe. Dukete of Everton and Mrs O P Phares of Leibertz visit Mr and Mrs Joseph Clifton. Woman's Research Club observes presidents day at Mrs J J Brown's home. Mrs G M Henderson is new president. State weddings: Fort Wayne Dr Catherine Johnson weds Dr Samuel R Cunningham of Indianapolis. Muncie Miss Ina Cecil weds Harry Guthrie. Kokomo man found dead at Pickens South Carolina, believed to be William Smith, of Kokomo.
The article profiles Theodore C. Bates a promoter and financier known for Luxury habits and insistence on Massachusetts King Philip spring water shipped nationwide. It also mentions Sage and Menzies guarding him, Cortelyou’s rise with White House ties, and Rabbi Myers’ flag interpretation to immigrants.
Amusements listing shows The Storks at English's with vaudeville at 2:13 and 2:15. Park offers Ten Nights in a Bar Room at 2 and Empire Burlesque at 2 and 8.
A guide to autumn styles highlights black hosiery with color embroidery, silk or flannel shirts replacing blouses, lace cravats with tailor-made frocks, and jabots with swallow-tailor jackets. It notes felt hats, ruchings, Valenciennes lace, and white satin trims shaping outfits, plus a trend toward single color head to toe ensembles in blue or brown.
The article advises department stores sell glove forming materials and promotes safer glove care. It warns against gas and naphtha risks, noting rings from cleaners must be wiped, recommends dilute gasoline in water, and stresses daytime use in warm rooms to avoid explosion hazards. It also touches on outfit practicality for night attire.
An excerpt traces a singer’s vanity as he reads about outlaw heroes and imagines becoming a western performer. He mimics killers like Bloody Kit and Deadwood Dick, then shifts to desire for circus life before another turn of interest appears.
A policeman asks the crowd if anyone knows the man knocked unconscious by a car near a railroad crossing. A weak-voiced bystander blames the victim. The officer orders Mike to notify headquarters that a flagman has been hurt.
The Grand bill blends music and variety with acts from Miss Madge Fox, George Alexander, and the Alfred Kellys. Klein Ott Brothers and Nickerson draw ears with loud brass, while new versions of Ten Nights in a Bar Room and Garden of Paradise delight Monday audiences. The Storks musical comedy and Topsy Turvy at the Empire headline, with veterans in attendance, and the show remains snappy and well worth seeing.
One hundred dollars reward offered for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. Cheney & Co. claim honesty and solvency. Toledo wholesale drudists Waer & Tavax, Korman & Manvix. Cure taken internally, price per bottle, testimonials free. Family Pills praised as the best.
The slogan promises guaranteed results for using The Sun's liners. It markets a consumer product with bold win claims possibly aimed at drawing readers to try a brand.
The article notes beauty in lattice effects for bedrooms and new papers with wistaria motifs. It highlights striped bases, single color maize papers in pink blue lilac or maize, paneled rooms without friezes, and figured ceilings. It says varnished paper lasts longer and is easier to clean, then mentions a sitting room with an oriental print on red burlap and a matching ceiling of golden yellow felt paper.
The article explains kerosene cleans windows and mirrors to a high luster and brightens dull brass. It notes kerosene is gentler on hands than acids and brick pastes, recommends regular rubbing to maintain shine, and advises finishing brass with sweet oil wiped dry.
The council finance committee backs a mayoral veto on a firemen pay raise. The ordinance requires mayoral approval per the charter, as the increase would raise next year's appropriations. The mayor says he cannot act on the increase now, since the council cannot raise the estimates beyond the mayor's figures.
Gilliam of the Columbia block told Roller's restaurant patrons Monday night he would stage a street railway collision for damages. He later attempted this with a W. Washington car, ran toward it as it passed, and fell beside it with his coat dragged under the wheels. He suffered head and back bruises and was taken home.
Dr W H Betts a renowned Indianapolis physician offers private treatment for nervous disorders sexual dysfunction and chronic diseases. He claims guaranteed cures for venereal ailments piles ulcers hydrocele varicocele and sexual weaknesses with home treatment options and personalized medicines from his laboratory.
Harper's Bazaar presents a romantic verse following a speaker as he traces Lydia through a garden using natural signs. Grass blades leaves and footprints become talking messengers guiding him toward a romantic discovery. The atmosphere blends mystery with lyrical pursuit.
Ainslee's Magazine poem describes a man stirred by a passing mood that recalls a lost beloved. The memory returns through small sensory cues in a quiet room, with rain at the pane and a curtain stirring. He pursues life’s pleasures forgetting fear of being followed by a mute, hungry ghost with supplicating hands.
George B Forrest editor and publisher of Progressive Monthly and former Moore Packing Company executive buys a half interest in the Chicago Specialty Company and will move to Chicago to serve as secretary and general manager. Forrest is noted as an authority on mail order business.
Dialogue recalls a nursery rhyme claim about an old woman living in a shoe. The exchange questions why she stayed there and suggests she had many children, implying overcrowding and rental limits as reasons.
A shopkeeper recalls waiting behind the counter when a dreamy eyed customer burst in seeking a tie. The scene captures the momentary surge of hope and the notion fate might use him to score a goal in life and business.
In the exchange Johnny asks about a difficult word from a text. The teacher retrieves the dictionary for a definition, describing Menuroideae as a superfamily of passerines with a modified syrinx and tensor patagial muscles, listing lyre-birds and scrub-birds as examples. The passage is attributed to Edward Singer.
A collection of short quotations and witticisms includes lines on love fate and marriage from authors such as Philip Longstreth Chimmie Fadden Myra of the Pines The Thrall of Seif the Lucky and The Kentona. The items reflect humorous and reflective epigrams and social observations.
Tess notes that a woman did not wait long for marriage and jokes that she left school only last year. Tess recalls the bride to be marrying Jack Kinbley and asks if she will be up for him at night after the wedding.
A dispatch reports Ebbon L. Risk of Indianapolis killed himself with carbolic acid in Anderson on Monday after Frances Girard, an Indianapolis actress, refused his proposal. Local theater people know nothing of Miss Girard and the city directory does not list Risk.
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