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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1905
Page
4
Subscriptions and contact details list for city and outside city markets. It includes carrier rates, weekly and monthly charges, the New York and Chicago offices, and multiple telephones for editorial and business operations, with text likely from a newspaper classified or masthead page.
A critical look at city water issues and political gain surrounding reforms. Dr Victor Keene credits administration for pressuring the water company to improve its system, with pure water expected within 90 days amid election-year messaging. Commentary questions motives, cites possible political capital, and muses on urban reform and social themes.
The Sun urges the G A R to restore Memorial day to its original purpose, away from contests and picnics. It hopes public attention helps desecra tion of the day and foresees future legislation in some states to preserve the observance. The piece also notes political and reputational mentions involving Gov Hanly and Taft.
A New York woman argued in court that eight dollars weekly alimony is insufficient to live on and care for a decent apartment, meals, and a maid. She noted her father’s support and wore a large bouquet of violets amid her appeal for more money.
The piece surveys the international Jewish congress in New Orleans praising Jewish intellect wealth and benevolence while noting persecution abroad. It also critiques ministerial error citing Andrew Carnegie on church discussions and praising or mocking various public figures and statements.
A digest of humorous old stories and witticisms includes a Maine woods hunter noting a 4 AM wake up and a $50 receipt, a bishop famed in Australia for his quaint conceits, a lawyer quip from Boston, and a rural New Hampshire legislator’s jibe about becoming a justice of the peace.
A fragmentary satirical monologue mentions Thomas W. Lawson and a University of Chicago professor, noting busy figures and papers. It alludes to names like Tivle and Jank, a dance, cigars, and odd observations about soldiers, horses, and a New York City move by George Vanderbuilt to a life elsewhere.
An elderly newspaper associate of Richard Croker recalls Croker’s remark after leaving the Tammany leadership in New York City. He notes Croker’s sharp warning about stock speculators who manipulate markets, calling them “Mr Wallet.”
A derelict moated farmhouse near Birmingham yields a sixteenth century art hoard beneath rotted flooring. Amid sensational talk of moral leagues, a high life matron presides over rigidities. Munich censors halt infernal cinema amid religious protest. A London court hears a woman describe profits from lending oddities for holidays. South African reports note European dress harms health. London debates Kitchener’s role and the value of practical administration. A banker urges saving with a brick-by-brick approach and invites start-a-savings accounts.
Mme Patti, who recently marked her sixty second birthday, may hold the secret of eternal youth. She is quoted as saying she will stay young as long as five, a vow she has kept with fidelity. Her youthful looks are linked to outdoor life and careful dieting, as she spends three hours daily in fresh air, undeterred by winter or summer.
Patrolman Dennis Reardon with nine years on the Cincinnati police force broke his record by arresting John Mesbaum for failing to provide for his family. His only prior notable act was a river rescue years ago saving a girl named Mette. He is placed on the roll of honor with a salary of eighty dollars a month.
In Santa Clara County California a 175 foot redwood toppled in a recent storm at Brookdale. The tree, over a century old, broke near the ground leaving a hollow two feet deep housing a woodpecker nest. A huckleberry plant buried in the debris grew, extended six feet into the tree, and absorbed its cap while bearing fruit.
Count Von Buelow rebukes a member of his relay for discussing German indignation against Russian governance. He says no German, including the chancellor, should feel indignation toward another country's policy. Indignation is undiplomatic and inappropriate in state affairs.
Reaman Bamvel Hollinghurst of the Drake is praised as the best gunner in the British fleet. He fired a six inch gun at full speed and scored a precise hit on a target of measured size, demonstrating exceptional skill and accuracy aboard the warship Drake.
Predictions advise courtship and favors before noon. If your birthday an adversary comes, a favorable birthday means growth in business with caution. Young people will court and marry. A child born this day will seek pleasure, be well regarded, and have fair life prospects.
Will preside an opening meeting of the International railway congress in Washington with prominent attendees from around the world. A divorce decree grants Mrs Louies H Russe a divorce from Harry H Russe after alleged abuse. Gov Hanly to issue proclamation on newly enacted acts. Supreme court upholds back salary tax as constitutional in Perry county case. J C Waters injured by street car on Northwestern avenue, breaking his collar bone. Hugh Cash and William Schober to wrestle Thursday night. Cash holds the medal. Wabash College Glee and Mandolin Club concert at Fourth Presbyterian Church Friday. Senator A J Beveridge travels to Champaign to visit his mother. Judge Allen restrains James A Elliot from returning home to avoid killing his wife. petition cites separation since March 12.
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