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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1905
Page
4
The text questions why Sunday arrests exceed those on other days if laws are enforced, noting saloons remain closed yet intoxication and Sunday police raids persist. It argues police records contradict Holtz administration claims and cites Taft and Root in passing.
The piece argues salary levels do not guarantee integrity in public office, noting crop report manipulation and Equitable scandal risk. It contrasts low pay with high pay, cites Secretary of Agriculture and Congress, and urges restraint on judgment of Judge Whallon until he can explain alleged funds.
The piece notes rising European tariffs on American goods including Switzerland and Austria Hungary and warns of potential losses to U S trade. It mentions Roosevelt calling a special congressional session on November 11 to consider anti rebate railroad legislation and tariff issues amid global demand for concessions. It also mentions Japan sato and bryas at tea table.
An excerpt by Stonewall Mason narrates rebuilding a house around an preserved chimney and northeast corner. The couple debates materials wood brick stone or cement and considers comfort from a structure already in use. Interspersed notes touch on garden topics and curious sayings about peaches and plants.
An old colonial farm house site becomes the base for a family built home. The narrator details sourcing a stone house from salvaged county materials, nearly three years of labor from March to January, and the couple's pride in self sufficiency. They describe farm life, family labor, and practical notes about crops and household odds.
A fragmented column mocks figures from history and politics with satirical notes on Nan Patterson, a colored bishop visiting President Roosevelt, Gov. Wardman, and a string of financial quips. It mentions J Pierpont Morgan buying clothes in London, Skeeters and mosquitoes, and a rumor about Aphann Hoch and Senator Mitchell. The piece reflects light social chatter and political buzz.
Predictions for Thursday August 3 1905 note generally favorable business all day. If your birthday anniversary falls today a very active year brings business prosperity and promotions. A child born on this day will be sharp active and possess good abilities.
Chronicle of moving to a farm and buying a horse. The author narrates poor horse shopping, lessons learned from a farmer and horse dealer, and a cautious final purchase costing 36 dollars. Advice warns against runaway horses, suggests buying an automobile, and oddly mixes farming tips with humor about meat, dogs, and a rug on the barn floor.
Vladivostok, population about 30,000 plus soldiers, is East Russia’s first Pacific port and Transsiberian terminus. It is heavily fortified with docks, arsenal, and a great bazaar run by Chinese merchants, with many German merchants present. The harbor remains open while icebound seven months, and several war terms target fortification dismantling.
At a church meeting in Oxford Michigan the Rev Hageman faced a joke as members were asked to rise if in favor of keeping him and the same salary Then another question asked for support of keeping him at a higher salary The minister realized he was the prank target and smiled as deacon Ram's Bars announced the end of the scheme.
Philadelphia zookeeper Johan Lover extols monkeys as highly curious creatures with near human minds. He recalls an Indian monkey that learned to pick a lock and undo a chain, then reassemble it, and a Kensington monkey that gnawed and manipulated newspaper scraps into rolled tips.
A Baltimore News survey raises questions about male behavior and social norms. It ponders why some men fail to speak up, resist authority, or exploit others, while others act decisively. It notes contradictions in ambition, honesty, and virtue across different men.
A fragmentary rustic poem praises Kentucky women and rural beauty under a blue sky. The piece blends romantic imagery with nature, likening a woman to spring, vines, and distant stars. The text shows garbled OCR and missing lines, yet preserves a sense of regional pride and lyrical tone.
A Cheboygan Michigan lumber company has accumulated what is claimed to be the world’s largest sawdust pile. The hill measures 875 feet by 875 feet by 285 feet in circumference, with heights from 20 to 60 feet, and it covers about 12 acres.
Reports describe Alfonso as brave amid a bomb blast near Bouly King Alfonso, gaining popular nickname Alfonso the Brave for his cool demeanor during the incident. The account highlights his composure and public admiration following the attack.
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