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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1906
Page
10
Springfield tests by the ordnance department reveal a new magazine rifle projectile with a sharp pointed life design. The bullet travels at high velocity and penetrates seasoned oak timber up to 39 inches, surpassing existing army rounds in efficiency.
Wonderland features 80 free attractions including Flying and Bounding Banyards and Douglass and Douglass acts along with baby show prizes on August 25. Park Theater presents A UncIe Tom's Cabin with modern stage effects, strong cast, and new songs, while Wonderland hosts Modern Woodman day next Tuesday with 18 local camps participating.
Lovers of Wagner music attend Fair Hank Park Friday night for a full program of Wagnerian sections. Creatore conducts and the performers promise graceful delivery and a revealing cross section of the composer’s revolutionary style.
Charles Bighey, famed manager, explains how unknowns rise to fame. He recalls starting Harry First in Old Isaacs of the Mowery after discovering him while gathering material for a play. A chance job story and neighbor interviews yielded a celebrated Jewish drama.
Weather affected attendance at summer parks but the fair drew the week’s biggest crowd. Mechanical attractions thrill visitors with chutes the scenic railway and other rides. Manager Dawson plans free nets and special features for the annual meeting of the old wrestlers on Thursday and Friday next week.
L G Rothachild custodian of the Federal building expresses pleasure with Maj Washington Haveratick inspector of government building supplies report from Washington. The force is 80 well drilled and managed with an accurate system and their conduct noted as excellent. The Indianapolis building is commended for its upkeep including wood, iron and lead inventories.
Congressman Newton W Gilbert wed Miss Sprague of New York Wednesday evening at Bin Rafael California The bridal party plans to reside in Indiana with Sept settling details remains unclear due to partial OCR text.
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