Gov Durbin in dispute over Horne charges and Sun quotes
The Sun reports Gov Durbin denies saying the Home charges are “not an affair” of his, defends the paper against misquote claims, and argues officials often misuse their office while claiming truthfulness. The piece notes public concern over Indiana prison governance and Durbin’s response to criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Durbin
Dr. Horne
Michigan City
THE
SUN
Horne
Hom
Indiana
Dew
Durbin
TTR Sun
Zuli
Pledge Opposing Gas Meters Reaffirmed by Brookwalter
The Sun prints Mr Brookwalter s letter of acceptance in which he denounces false charges of the democratic party asserting republicans did not favor compulsory gas meters or fuel price changes. He vows to oppose legislative moves toward meter mandates and to be honest with the council and public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bookwalter
Brookwalter
Democratic ‘Party
Republican Party
SUN Print Signatures and Local Reflections in Letters
Readers are urged to sign all letters to the paper, with unsigned pieces discarded. The American farmer faces butter taxes or rising butter prices, affecting consumer costs. A gas company employee sympathizes with a customer over winter gas shortages. Brooklyn, Indiana, known from Miller, faces fish and game law violations noted by the state commission. Cuba may follow US cautions on fines in similar civility contexts.
Germany Charts a New Kind of Car Swing
A fragment hints at Germany pursuing a new car design or approach described as a novel kind of vehicle. The note is incomplete, with little detail on the product, date, or company involved. Further readable context is needed to identify the exact model, motivation, and stakeholders.
England's costly war toll cited by Gen Kitchener
Gen Kitchener reports a Canadian rifles company held its post until every man was killed or disabled, signaling England will press on until all Boers armed can no longer fight. The piece notes widespread approval of the Cuban court ruling and questions whether Neely Rathbone and Reeves prefer Cuban prison over return to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
South Africa
Kitchener
Neely, Rathbone
Reeves
United States
Theatrical Trust Drives Graft Over Season Closing
As the theatrical season nears its end a trust is noted for aggressive graft practices. The dialogue centers on the idea of charging two dollars per seat to view Anna Held and the controversy this raises about pricing and ethics in theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theatrical Trust
Anna
Marion County Politicians Relied On Sharp Knife Metaphor
Out of county Republican figures use a sharp knife metaphor toward those stepping forward from Marion County signaling ongoing political hostility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Winter under stands two turn engagements in season
Fragmentary lines reflect a lyric driven critique of winter scheduling and money. The piece mentions city hall ballads, Yarmers, oleo margarine tax bill, and a Senate debate, all conveying a bustling, money centered controversy.
Prohibitionist urges total opposition to saloon trade
A Prohibitionist letter argues against dispensaries and all liquor sales, asserting Christians must oppose intoxicants entirely. It critiques substitutes and notes Glasgow Huddersfield efforts fail to curb drinking, citing social costs and testimonies from Joseph Woodhead, urging abolition without replacement.
Yarns and Oddities From Day's News Snippets
Quirky vignettes from social life and travel lift a light air around a fashionable physician, an elevator attendant, a Quarantine doctor, and poet Albert Bigelow Paine. Anecdotes spin from squash talk to shipboard target practice and misfired last words in a breezy New York Times style roundup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heiskell
Albert Bigelow Paine
Kansas
Paine
New York Times
Indianapolis Parks Growth and City Squares Need
Indianapolis reports seven years of park gains from 117 to about 1300 acres. Officials urge quicker progress on small parks or city squares in congested areas with narrow streets. Downtown parks, especially University Square, are highly patronized and praised for beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
University
Caricature in Politics and Labor Strikes In Newspapers
A compilation note from several papers discusses Chicago hod carters strike seeking higher pay, civic skepticism toward lawyers in Congress, and the impact of caricature in politics. It cites misperceptions about transport lines harming Greenfield trade and suggests caricature may backfire as free advertising for figures like Chicago’s Bath House John.
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Chicago
Connersville Examiner
Missouri
Orleans
Congress
Columbus Republican
Greenfield
Indianapolis
Times
Greenfield Republican
John
Richmond Palladium
Dainty Nighties and Needlework Elegance
The article notes dainty nightwear in chic colors and fabrics, wearing feminine, coquettish style with no tailor-made look. It highlights skilled needlework by women who applique tuck embroider and decorate sash ends with ribbon embroidery and gold thread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finserie
Detroit Tribune
Eve
New York Commercial Advertiser
Eggs For Invalids Poached Egg Toast And Custard
Poached egg toast is prepared by drying bread then toasting over coals, poaching an egg in hot milk with salt, and serving with hot milk poured over. A rich egg custard for invalids uses one egg per small cup, beaten with sugar salt and flavor, then baked in a water bath until set and lightly browned.
What the Papers Say on Public Figures and Reform
A collage of snappy quotes notes that Senator Depew is a ship subsidy admirer, Mrs Haines is acquitted, and questions a jury of women would decide. It contrasts scenes from New York Sun Boston Herald and Buffalo News highlighting Roosevelt’s rising strength and the press’s take on reform and leadership.
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Senator Depew
Teddy
Buffalo News
Decorative ideas for summer rug and window dressings
A readers note outlines summer decorating options with oriental rugs as floor coverings and muslin curtains with self color embroidery appliques. The piece mentions Morji and India derries patterns and hints at living room styling ideas for seasonal refreshment.
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Morji
India
Spring fashions for girls feature colors and silks
Foulard silks and India silks dominate spring wardrobes for young girls with plain and figured patterns. Figures use lace insertions or Irish point collars. outfits include black velvet touches and a blue mohair walking suit with pleated skirt and silk trim.
Dipping mixtures for oysters use diluted eggs with care
The recipe notes eggs for dipping oysters may be thinned with water or oyster juice to stretch the quantity. If water is used the egg can be reused, but oyster juice cannot as it decomposes.
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Familly
Salt Rheum Cure Claims Temporary Relief
Mrs. Ida E. Ward of Cove Point Maryland reports Hood's Sarsaparilla cleared salt rheum symptoms in two days and claims a full cure. The ad urges cleansing humors to prevent return and warns the ailment may become chronic with itching burning and scaling patches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida E. Ward
Cove Point
Hood
Box plaits and skirts in beige etamine ensemble
The description highlights box plaits in varying widths from narrow to broad as the Gibson nameplate look. The beige etamine blouse features clusters of five at front and back with matching clusters on the skirt. Two box plaits are let in at each alde.
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Gibson
Men and manners through a witty strip of quotes
A collage of wry exchanges from Tit-Bits Detroit Free Press and Atlanta Constitution reveals social banter on masculinity, proposals, hats, and women’s roles. A Dean's Ointment ad closes the slice with a sales pitch for itching piles.
Sleeve styles set by Paris shape summer gowns
The article details four Paris sanctioned sleeve styles for summer gowns the Countess of Airlie Du Barry La Pompadour and the Georgian breeze. It describes the Georgian sleeve with a silk elbow cuff and wide decorative buttons, the Pompadour sleeve narrowing to the elbow then flouncing with frills, and a Du Barry variation featuring a very full net or wash silk sleeve gathered into the armhole with a lace butterfly bow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Countess of Airlie
du Barry
John Gilpin
Fortnightly and Minuet clubs schedule events this week
The Fortnightly club will elect officers on Tuesday. The Minuet club has its last dance on Tuesday night. Mrs. Henry Warrum will host Veronica club Thursday. Mrs. Leon O Bailey hosted a luncheon at the University club Monday. Miss Bess Holts and BE P Muir announce a May wedding. Dr. B Erdman returned from New York and Ernest Erdman from St Paul. Flower mission Sister meet in Jones room at St Pauls parish house for the future.
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Henry Warrum
Veronica Club
Leon
Bailey
University Club
Bess Holts
BE. P. Muir
B. Erdman
New York
Ernest Erdman
St. Paul
Flower
Mission
Jones
St. Paul's Parish House
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Brooklyn
Ind
Miller
Fish and Game
Cuba
Germany
Ee. Bos
Glasgow
Scotland
Huddersfield
Tne
Joseph Woodhead
Examiner
Woodhead
Huddersfield Temperance League
New York Sun
Loor
Philadelphia Times
Baltimore Sun
J. Clyde Power
Spirit OF the State Press
A. Seeeers
Amy
Douglas
Atchisok Gidbe
Briggs
Grigge
Boston Transcript
Jack
Georgia
Detroit Free Press
Atlanta Constitution
Dean
Sesataaat & Sane
Hsle Union
Balgony
Pettis Dry Goods Co
Indiianapoli
Eastern Traction Company
Indians Hotel Company
T. B. Laycock Manufacturing Co
J.T. Polk Company
Indianapolis Fire Inursance Company
H.P. Wasson &Co
East Market Street
Bushs
Get Catalog
J. Heeb
Alice Woods
the Denizon
Minuet Club
Chamberlain
Garland
C. Koehring & Bro
Virginia Ave
Lee
Soldiers’ Home
Lafayette
Immigration
Texas
Louisiana
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