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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1906
Page
5
Dress description notes silk voile in a purple tone with a dramatic cape collar dyed to match. A wide rosette ribbon belt sits at the waist, lace panels decorate the skirt, and a sheer dressy effect extends from the waist to the hem.
Fragmentary dialogue notes a baffling remark about Europa and a claim that observers were not near Vesuvius during its eruption. The exchange questions the significance of the supposed show and offers little clear context or attribution.
A physician narrator uncovers a secret empire plot as Prince Chung warns of a missing emperor. Following clues a carpenter's rule with a heart symbol leads to a hidden emperor, Kwang-Hsu, imprisoned beneath a city wall. He is rescued as the Son of Heaven resumes ancestral rites unseen.
An old advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for female nerve debility and run-down health, using pure glycerine as solvent and non alcoholic ingredients. It promotes Golden Medical Discovery for stomach liver and blood issues, claiming wide cures and listing ingredients like Queen's root and Black Cherrybark. The prose emphasizes professional endorsements, non secrecy, and offers free consultation from Dr Pierce at the Buffalo institute.
A pattern, illustrated, shows a silk and flannel nightingale for dressing babies. Sleeves on the inner layer are tied with ribbon bows to simplify donning the outer jacket. The outside uses soft flannel, blue lining, and tied edges, with a suggested embroidered scroll for extra charm.
The Daughters of the Revolution opened their convention in Washington the day after Easter. They appeared in new cloaks and showed little concern for possible wear or damage to their attire.
Predictions warn of a doubtful day on April 2 1906 with cautions about birthday effects and financial care. A child born that day is described as kind and generous, with success tied to birth hour.
Beatty, daughter of the late Marshall Field, sues in Chicago to compel the United States Trust Co to deliver about 857000 in bonds said gifted by her father shortly before his death. The securities include Chicago Rock Island Pacific Railway mortgage bonds and other railway bonds. She claims she and Capt. David Beatty lived in England for years and recalls a promise to turn over the bonds after his return. A receipt lists bonds as her property but notes the trust company holds them.
A park workman at Avondale Heights discovered a diamond ring while cleaning the area. The ring likely has years of history behind it and no owner has claimed it, suggesting it may belong to someone tied to the park's opening season. The finder will return it to the rightful owner upon positive identification. The warm weather has drawn many visitors as the park prepares for its opening.
Ella Rawls Reader, a leading businesswoman, sues J Hagein and allied financiers including Morgan Frick and Twombly in Peru related to Cerro Parco mines. Her husband also filed suits totaling about 4 million dollars. She accuses slander and seeks damages as she contests syndicate control and property seizures.
An unruly meeting erupts as a claimant calls a workingman counterfeit, a speaker defends dignity, and racial jokes surface. A street song about “housecleaning” and a jab at Japanese people mingle with a note on an early city duty by Ray Allston.
A concise fashion note describes a small coat designed to be worn with a wool gown. It features a short cape extending over the bust, a smooth collar with broad rover, and oriental embroidery. Large pearl buttons with folds ornament the front, paired with a blue mohair hat trimmed by pheasant tails.
The call for the fourth general conference of the Structural Building Trades alliance has been issued. The conference will be held at EL Loula Bay 21 and continue until business is disposed of. Secretary Frank Duffy of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners will be the delegate from Indianapolis.
A nineteenth century letter offers a free home treatment for rheumatism and related pains. It claims to remove uric acid from the blood, ease stiff joints, purify the blood, and improve overall vitality. The notice directs readers to write to M Summers, Box FB Notre Dame for proof.
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