Wires entangle firemen hindering efforts in Indianapolis alleys
A week ordinance on burying overhead cables faces critique as fire chief C B Coots argues that despite partial improvements, a maze of electric lines in alleys surrounding the Grand Opera House and Pearl and Court streets blocks ladders and hampers firefighting. Officials say removing distributing poles and routing wires underground will not only ease access but lower insurance rates. An Chicago insurer linked the rate drop to removal of overhead wires.
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Commercial Club
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Crinoline Ball Delights New York Society Crowd
A charity crinoline ball in New York provided a humorous scene as ladies wearing wide crinoline skirts found them awkward in crowded carriages. Despite the spectacle, many society figures did not attend, though most representatives purchased tickets.
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New York
Gems in Easter Eggs Spark Expensive Gifts Trend
Easter presents this year include eggs with treasures such as diamonds and gold bracelets. The eggs themselves were part of the gift, with many described as costly and elaborate.
Fortune In Stamps Greatest World Collection Worth Millions
Special to The Sun from Washington April 4 reports Philip Renotiere of Paris as the world’s premier stamp collector. His stamp hoard, valued near 3,000,000, includes the British Guiana one cent stamp on wrapping paper, unique and priceless. Experts estimate the collection at about 3,060,000 and anticipate Austrian government ownership upon his death with plans for a museum to house the collection.
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Sun
Washington
Philip Ja Renottere
Parin
M. Renottere
John D. Rockefeller
M. Benctlere
M. Renotiere
Err Ferrari
British Guiana
M. Renatiera
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Malta Vita Promotes Strength With Perfect Food Claim
A physician likens the body to a watch and compares digestion to winding. Malta Vita is advertised as the best digested wheat based food, claiming to build red blood and vitality. Sold by grocers for 10 cents, it is presented as a wholesome, tasty daily nutrition.
War on loafers renewed by Chicago police
Special to The Sun. CHICAGO April M With spring coming the war on loafers is to be renewed by police. Chick Collins has issued an order to halt men to watch for singers and arrest them. The approach of spring brings to the street corners undesirable elements known as valer the order reads. They emerge from their winter quarters to insult unfending women and children. It is up to the police force that they disappear.
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Chicago
Chick Collins
Sningers
Valer
Gift of a Playground in Seattle Lands $25,000 Block
Mary Miller and her son of Seattle donate a land block valued at 25000 dollars for a city playground. The park board accepts the gift and plans to prepare the ground for children, promoting play spaces in a city described as very poor for lacking playgrounds.
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Mary Miller
Seattle
Wash
Park Board of Lattle
Automobile Bills Stir New York Legislature Debate
A dusty note notes several automobile bill proposals in New York legislature. Critics mock the bills as largely jokes while supporters promise tough fights, with lawmakers aiming to strike compromises despite opposition and pressure from various quarters.
Forced to Kiss the Bride by Unruly Judge
Special report describes Joseph T. Marsh marrying Miss Margaret Fitzgerald before Justice William I Pearce. Marsh demanded the kiss, the judge declined due to his own wife present, but Mrs. Marsh urged it and seized the moment. The judge kissed the bride twice more, despite prior hesitation.
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Judee
Joseph T. Marsh
William I. Pearce
Marsh
Margaret Fitzgerald
Hind
Metcalf Represents The United States At Event
Secretary Victor M. Metcalf has begun duties as the national government’s representative for the Mrixen initiative. The move underscores federal involvement in recent government actions and signals U.S. leadership in the matter.
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Victor M. Metcalf
Prediction by Raphael the Astrologer for April 25 1906
Forecast warns against quarrelling and warns of a troublesome year for business. It notes legal trouble, travel should be avoided, and a child born that day will be quick to anger, headstrong, and sharp in business, fond of company and pleasure.
Indiana incorporations list highlights several firms and directors
A set of Indiana incorporation notices includes the Briquetting company at 1a Alumnipolis with capital stock 13 100 and directors Fran A. Bonham D M Fowler Ozre R Shafer George W Lachey Chester Bradford. Warsaw Dring company directors Angus Mebenabl John Bo Wate James R Frazer Edward B. Smith W Y Yost Frank Gilworth. Fort Wayne Gear Company directors Maurice J. Rosenthal Joseph Freiburger William H. Olds. Hastings Investment company directors Vernon C. Hastings Fred Woodward Charles P. Gray. Alpha Tau Omega Chapter House incorporation Purdue University Taf fayette capital stock 10 90 directors Frederick BE Sorrow Arthur J Holton William L Bridges. Big Four Prultiend Grocery Company Marion incorporators R W Weaver Robert J Spencer Willam P. Smith Edward E Leap ley Robert W Shugart.
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Indiana Briquetting Company
Alumnipolis
Fran A. Bonham
D. M. Fowler
Ozre R Shafer
George W. Lachey
Chester Bradford
Warsaw Dring Company
Warsaw
Capital Stock
Angus Mebenabl
John Bo Wate
James R. Frazer
Edward B. Smith
W. Y. Yost
Frank If Gilworth
Fort Wayne Gear Companys
Fort Wayne
Maurice J. Rosenthal
Joseph Freiburger
William H. Olds
Hastings Investment Company
South Bend
Capital Stocks
Vernon C. Hastings
Fred Woodward
Charles P. Gray
Alpha Tau Omega
Pecoctation
Purdue University
Taffayette
Capital
Frederick BE. Sorrow
Arthur J. Holton
Wiliam L. Bridges
Big Four Prultend Grocery Company
Marion
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R. W. Weaver
Robert J. Spencer
Willam P. Smith
Edward E. Leapley
Robert W. Shugart
Chicago workers push rail line to New York
In Chicago, efforts to build a railroad will enable 30 hour trains to New York. Residents praise the workers for their hard effort and town improvements.
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Chicago
New York
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