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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1905
Page
3
The fragment lists editorial rooms and telephone numbers for the Indianapolis Sun with old and new phone lines and a business office contact. It records two exchange lines 880 and 2411 and notes old and new telephones for staff coordination.
The writer questions a Texas case where a single letter error in a typewritten indictment led to dismissal. It argues such technicalities thwart justice and allow crime to go unpunished, urging reform of procedures while preserving court integrity. It cites spats over language, personal liberty debates on smoking and drinking, and notes public figures and events to illustrate systemic flaws.
The Boston Herald notes widespread fury over Indiana's prohibitory cigarette law as New York papers denounce it. The Times calls it an invasion of personal liberty while the Sun questions the wisdom of the provisions. The piece argues that personal liberty does not equal license and public health may justify state interference.
A Lancashire woolen manufacturer offered a sovereign reward to each employee who abstained from tobacco for one year. At the end of the period 3300 dollars was claimed and paid, and 50 recipients agreed to quit smoking entirely.
East Carolina bishop Robert Strange urges young clergymen to visit parishioners at home, saying visits can do more good than sermons though they may be unwelcome. The piece weaves anecdotes about etiquette, debt, and social manners, illustrating clerical outreach.
A garbled list presents gifts including a witch themed item, gold bangles, a La Vallière, buckles, jeweled blouse set, dainty gold watch chain, various rings and slippers, a gold bet pin, turquoise chain bracelet, a white monkey card cane, and a cryptic note on wood and soaps. The text hints at goods and exotic materials with unclear regional references.
The column warns of misfortune on Saturday April 2, 1905 with birthdays on that day facing many annoyances in business. It says employees should be vigilant and that a child born this day will be clever and original, benefiting from others and holding lucrative, important positions.
Historic records recount the phased retirement of many small U S coins from 1857 to 1880s. Details note large vault hoards of copper cents ending by 1877, two cent pieces ceased 1830s, silver three cent pieces ending 1873, nickel three cent pieces, gray faced nickel cents, and a $3 gold coin later discontinued by act of Congress.
Andrew Jackson Shiddell aged 72, who vowed during the Civil War not to cut his whiskers until the South was recognized, died in Lexington Kentucky. At death he wore whiskers even feet long, curled and under his chin.
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