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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1902
Page
4
A mob in Davenport Washington stripped blood stained clothing from the dead outlaw Tracy. They cut hair from his head and carried away relics as mementos, sparking outrage over such depravity amid Washington theft of body parts.
The piece notes bankers oppose a state tax board plan to raise bank asset valuations, while jokingly suggesting they'd praise lowered valuations. It also mentions Senator Beveridge in Pennsylvania’s campaign, local viaduct repair by railroads, Brightwood residents venting, and casual asides on chicken pie poisonings in China and Tennessee election violence.
An Indianapolis writer Carrie Hunt Latt contributes a tale in the August National Magazine about an old man, his granddaughter, and an unsuccesful moral battle, while fashion items describe gun metal notebooks, corset covers, jabot effects, belts, scarlet silk ties, white blouses, and silk zouaves for summer wear.
Wrist bags crafted in gray or white suede feature intricate Persian style beading with tiny beads. They come in sapphire blue or emerald green suede, mounted with French gilt or oxidized silver, and include a chatelaine chain and hook for women.
The bride selects her flowers for the bouquet reflecting individuality. White is not mandatory and pale colors are favored. Lilies of the valley and shower bouquets are highlighted, with orchids and violets as other possible choices. amateur arranging is discouraged for the final display.
The article extols using pale pink rose, bridal rose, and old fashioned white lilac for hand arranged bouquets. Leghorn hats white with pink roses and ribbon streamers are suggested as pretty bridesmaid accessories in a period style.
A light novelty piece centers on a bashful suitor who sends a graphophone with a marriage proposal. Imogene responds with humor after hearing the plea, while another vignette in a fruit store features a brief exchange about a suitor named George and Bess.
Jim Korner recalls a dream where he attends a bee gathering in which a frock coated speaker on a platform denounces the Octopus robbing honey. The scene shows bees ready to attack the Octopus while Jim hides unseen in a brush heap and thanks his stars. A friend asks about his standing with her father and the reply is that he avoids him whenever he sees him.
Edward Singer quotes the Freckled Fanatic pondering the odd contrast between a brave ruthless man and the mild, gentle name Harry. The scene features a small rat terrier at the Fanatic’s feet observing the discussion with curiosity.
The Grand Rapids Press notes that affluent women’s luxury cannot buy happiness, contrasting it with the strain on working women who manage homes, children, and daily tasks. The piece cites Buffalo News and Tom L. Johnson as part of a broader reflection on success and public figures.
A jumbled collection of short quips and observations from various papers. Topics range from a Milwaukee actor's dog leaving him over beer to speculation about czars, trusts, and debt. Notable lines reference Mr. Schwab, Mr. Frick, and Roosevelt with light humor and vague political notes.
Rev William Chester dominates at Milwaukee tennis club grounds. John Burns labor member of parliament advised against concessions for American invaders and has sat for Battersea since 1892, formerly a stationary engineer. Gov Cummins of Iowa is a forestry authority after years studying it as a hobby. John T Stewart ranks among Kansas wealthiest farmers, rising from a $50 loan to $2 000 000 in five years. Ernest Thompson Seton finished a new Cos Cob Connecticut home on land once part of an Indian reserve.
Not guilty closes its Park engagement Saturday after drawing large crowds. Railroad Jack heads to Cincinnati next. Hagenbeck's polar bears end at Fairview Park with a 2:30 show. Eugene Cowles, Edith Helena, and George A Moore join Fairbank and Spring Lake vaudeville acts with daily matinee and evening performances at Avondale Heights featuring free vaudeville and a “man buried alive.”
In Peru Miss Eleanor Underwood and Kendrick Kenny of the First National Bank wed. The bride has served as assistant public librarian. In Elwood Miss Lottie Nobeling and Bert Howey and Miss Martha Shaw with Warren Greenstreet. In Alexandria Mrs Nora Pfeiffer and Dennis T. Swihart of Elwood married.
Quotations reflect on marriage gender roles and happiness from a Philadelphia Inquirer source. Advice-like maxims discuss a rich brother-in-law, loving or lovelorn states of women, male character revealed by illness, trifles shaping joy and sorrow, and the bright side of money.
Miss Nellie Clark of Goshen visits relatives on College avenue. Mr and Mrs E J Heeb travel to the Atlantic coast. Arthur Vonnegut returns from Strassburg. Miss Isabel and Miss Rose Hass plan a trolley ride for Miss Myers of Louisville and Miss Steinfeld of New York next Thursday evening. Miss Mary McGraver of Washington Indiana returns home after summer school at Butler. Miss Bertha Bryan of Chicago visits Mrs Jacob Brown at 607 East Washington Street. Mr and Mrs J H McAlvey of Woodruff Place entertain Crawfordsville euchre club Thursday, with the ladies arriving in the morning and luncheon to follow.
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