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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1905
Page
4
County commissioners opened bids for voting machines and delayed the award, then rejected all bids, prompting laughter from so-called insiders. Observers suspect political favoritism, fearing new bids will favor the same machine. The episode fuels debate over integrity and procurement timing in local politics.
City officials urged conspicuous street name signs at every intersection to aid visitors and residents. Editorial notes poor corner labeling hinders navigation, recommends systematic posting citywide, and calls for stricter health and sanitation enforcement to curb disease. It mentions future militia action by Gov Folk and stock market imagery with John W Gates.
A few weeks ago Senator Chauncey De Pew left a New York Republican gathering after a tense session, signaling a hopeful outlook amid lingering partisan friction. The event highlighted intent to push policy despite divisions and aimed to project a more united front in upcoming debates.
An examination of Chauncey Depew and others tied to the Equitable Life Assurance Society reveals a pattern of high salaries and large sums paid by policy holders. The New York Sun questions why Depew earns 25000 yearly as a director, while Hyde and Lawson are noted for their financial roles amid public skepticism. The piece weighs optimism against accountability as policy holders potentially face a total million dollars in shared costs.
In a New York interview Mayor Dunne argues public ownership is a plain business proposition not socialism. He cites European cities with public utilities and notes Chicago socialists opposed municipal ownership while urging national and state control of interurban lines and other utilities. He warns government operation of public utilities may become a major political issue if Congress delays railroad and rate legislation.
A boy named Oklahoma Dave Payne grows up poor on a Kansas farm and falls for a neighbor girl while she milks a cow. As he gazes across the animal, a warm sensation travels his spine, mistaken for love, until the girl notes the calf is chewing the back of his seek.
A sanitary portrait describes the boy king Don Alfonso as tall and thin with an underlip prominent features and nut brown hair. The piece claims bluish gray eyes and fluent speech in six languages Spanish German French English Italian and Portuguese. It also lauds his military tact and instinct in regimental maneuvering during mock battles.
Fourteen calves, 240 fowls and 220 gallons of wine were consumed at a wedding feast. Johann Schulz, a wealthy farmer from Hidegkut, Hungary, hosted the celebration.
A short profile describes how Sioux chief Retreating Bear earned his name after a young bear encounter. The tale notes his bravery, the era of visits to Washington for Roosevelt's inauguration, and the changing view of Sioux people toward farming, cattle and finance, while implying old tribal war lore.
South Carolina Bishop P W Stevens warns against excessive humility and urges self regard. He recalls a modest young minister who cried when gifted a plush arm chair, and a deacon’s dry quip about the Maker having much more to do for him. The anecdote underscores balanced self worth.
The Washington Call team is recalled with cautious actions by Togo amid a noisy scene. A spokeswoman delivers a warning about Bentlemen present and notes the forecaster’s poor accuracy in extreme heat.
From the Autobiography Baldheaded Man, the narrator recounts visiting a specialist who claims two nerves at the back of the neck control scalp nourishment. The doctor prescribes brief neck nerve manipulations and a tonic. The entry notes skepticism toward the tonic and a later visit to another old doctor.
A fragmented diary recounts attempts with a patent hair treatment claimed to stimulate the scalp, dated entries from December 6 to March 8 across years shown as 181, 1595 and 1994. The narrator recalls trials, opinions, and social plans surrounding marriage, stage life, and household duties amid unclear dates and names.
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