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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1908
Page
5
A coded scheme unfolds as Wyndham and Escudera plan a late poker gathering at five to six, arranging secretive maneuvers including a staged four wheeler ride and a manipulative distraction. Carleton is pressed to assist with high stakes deception and timing, amid a tense social intrigue.
Craig Wyndham engineers a covert card game scheme as guests arrive at a Waldorf gathering. He escapes in a carriage after signaling, while Carmen del Puente meets him later and impresses with sincerity and resolve in a dramatic chapter of intrigue and deception.
Charles F. Remy reports from Columbus Indiana that Charley Remy, a former Columbus resident and supreme court reporter, will host a big picnic at Garfield park next Saturday afternoon and evening. Rumors swirl about gubernatorial ambitions to outdo old townsmen.
Disjointed lines reference White River issues around Muncie and Anderson. Mentions pollution by local sources and a warning not to panic, suggesting many chances to address the matter. Contains scattered names and phrases out of context.
Phyllis confesses love for Bennet Hadley to Aunt Becca, who urges choosing love over wealth. Becca recalls her own sacrifice for love and warns that true happiness comes from love, not status. Phyllis confronts her father, who dismisses the engagement, but Becca defends the union, urging faith in love as a guiding crown.
The monthly meeting of the Board of probation officers discussed monitored youths on parole. Most children reported doing well with one exception. Henry Webber admitted tearing carpet and stealing chickens, though the other boy blamed a fence picket. the speaker suggested if chickens had been present, consequences would have followed.
Passengers on Broad Ripple street cars on a Sunday enjoyed an improvised outdoor barber show set in a yard near Thirty sixth street. A makeshift barber, dubbed Clippers, offered amusing shaves to riders while traffic paused, drawing laughs and curious chatter from the crowd.
Report from Captain Norvell near Broad Ripple notes rising water and deadfish in the river. Observers fear flooding along the river, with several days of high flow and debris, and warn that miles of riverbank could be impacted by the rising current.
A fragmented article discusses X rays as dangerous, citing Clarence Dally’s injuries from early experiments and warning of untrained operators. It critiques sensational claims and mentions a large scale sales claim for Cascarets and a small note about a local cigar story and an Englih block shop.
Advertises Niagara Falls excursion at 7.00 and weekday trips to Michigan City Rochester Fort Wayne with varying return fares. promotes Grand tours from Chicago to California and Denver with low rates, lasting through summer. Contains addresses for booking and pamphlets, urging readers to take vacations for health and rest.
Readers in Baratoga report John W Gates III in very poor health with a doctor traveling with him. He has lost substantial weight since last fall and there is speculation he may retire from business. The item reflects local chatter about his condition and potential retirement.
Sailors and travelers offered a $15.00 round trip excursion to Atlantic City New Jersey via L S M S and Lenign Valley Route leaving Tuesday August 1B. Includes through sleepers and stops at Niagara Falls and Lake Chautauqua with return within 32 days. For details consult acting agents of Ac A Sullara D PLA 2 8 Uhnotsst.
Annual seashore excursion offered by Pennsylvania Short Lines for 15 dollars round trip on Thursday August 5 with through coach and sleepers to Atlantic City. Tickets available to Cape May Anglesea Avalon Holly Beach Ocean City Wildwood Sea Isle City Rehoboth and Atlantic City. Return dates vary. For details contact agents or W W Richardson district passenger agent Indianapolis.
A brief notice invites readers to obtain free liner assistance via The Sun. It directs sending a reward notice to The Sus offices at 121123 Bl ODI St News, with a contact phone and a stated amount of $4, dated at an old main location.
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