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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1900
Page
4
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City engineer Jeup urges immediate construction of a stone bridge over White River on West Washington Street to replace the aging iron structure. The Sun argues money should be found now, noting a stone bridge would cost about 150,000 and offer lasting safety and lower repairs, with Fall Creek’s bridge cited as a model.
The editorial attacks the state fair board for inaction and calls for immediate measures to improve city dining, road safety, arts displays, and merchant facilities. It mocks the Democratic National Committee and endorses Republican sentiment, noting Mark Hanna's critique of Bryan and laments Marion County Republican woes needing a moral lift.
Dr J N Hurtz urges cleaner railway cars with plushless seating rubber tiling and simple designs to ease cleaning as Denver moves to fumigate sleeping coaches. A Brindisi worker patent braze aluminum pieces. alcohol powered plow cheaper than steam. alcohol fuel viability noted. A folding freight door design and Eastman cloth cutting machine draw attention at Toronto World Machinery Hall. the latter boosts large firms with time savings and high output.
The Brooklyn Eagle mocks a hoax claim that the word Hoosier comes from "who's yet" told by cabin dwellers in Indiana, comparing it to a false derivation of Saratoga from Sara and toga. Both theories are praised for their phonetic flair while being apocryphal.
A collage of humorous verses and quips about life, work, and winter hardship. It features dialect bits, political jests, and social observations with standouts on miners, stockholders, politicians, and the weary traveler. The tone is folksy and satirical, aiming to amuse readers with everyday struggles and resilient spirit.
A compilation of quotes from the Minneapolis Times and New York World criticizing political converts and party zeal. The New York World notes two seasonal divides for the poor, ice then coal, while Olney and Schurz divide Republican anger. The Louisville Courtier Journal lampoons Grover Cleveland’s style.
The review lauds Walker Whiteside in Heart and Sword with graceful stage presence and a noble Prince Victor, notes Miss Wolston and Miss Wilcox as charming leads, praises the supporting company, and calls the production visually rich though the play itself somewhat disappointing. Also mentions The Star Boarder and Sapho reworkings, with upcoming Pinero farce The Magistrate and vaudeville acts at the Grand.
The Philadelphia Times denounces the strike as an inexorable push by organized miners, while the Philadelphia Record questions claims of blind obedience by workers and defends miners seeking fair treatment amid conflict with operators. The editors emphasize organized labor’s restraint and the need to address genuine grievances.
Miss May Ligst and Chris M. McGinnis plan an Anderson wedding. Nettie Raetz and David Braden wed at the bride’s Toledo home. A fifth anniversary reception for Dr. C. C. Lasby is set at Central Ave M E church. Leonora Smith and daughter sail for Europe in October for a year abroad. Inez Graves and Joel Hartig wed in Atlantic City and will live in Indianapolis. Cornelia Swain hosts dinner for Bessie Todhunter and George Moore as they marry Wednesday. Engagement announced for Vernie Weaver and George R. Graff with Greencastle and Denver connections. wedding set for Dec 20.
Freight crews may run Pitcairn to Columbus without change after double tracking from Columbus to Pittsburg. Sheridan could become through freights terminus affecting about 156 crews. Postmaster convention duties, bonds, railroad pension plans, and hall openings are noted along with local obituaries and divorce cases.
A collection of brief satirical lines from various papers criticizing party politics and figures. It cites Uncle Adlai Stevenson, Bryan, Hanna, Mount, and McKinley in remarks on democracy, trusts, imperialism, and free trade, reflecting early 20th century partisan rhetoric.
An Indiana farmer, after selling wheat, travels to Chicago for recreation. He visits a saloon where a winsome stranger buys drinks, then the Hoosier falls asleep after exchanging glasses. The episode ends with him still snoozing, a cautionary tale cited by the Minneapolis Times.
Dr Hays and Attorney Pierce Norton were taken to Noblesville by Sheriff Le Mans after failing to respond as witnesses in the Fred Kettlehake murder case. Their explanation satisfied Judge Neal and no fine was imposed. Evidence concluded at 7 p m Monday and argument began that night.
The document signed by Chancellor Magle confirms Newark acquires the East Jersey Water Company plant for 94 million dollars. The September 25 agreement finalizes the transfer of the water facility serving the city.
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