Indianapolis Old and New Phone Listings Mentioned
A fragment notes numbers related to Indianapolis entries with old and new telephone listings, including 626 and 3411 along with reference to both phones and an 880 figure.
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1901
Page
4
Indianapolis urged to replace conventions with factories
Secretary Hunt of the Commercial club pushes a campaign to attract factories, arguing one food plant brings more long term wealth than repeated conventions. The Sun notes Indianapolis has overfocused on conventions while other cities, including Terre Haute and Kokomo, steal industries. Hunt favors building sites and private funds over a public bonus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
Commercial Club
the Sun
Indianapolis
Mississippi Valley
Terre Haute
Kokomo
Chronic violation by saloons exposed in city inquiry
A letter denounces city officials for months of open saloons and lax enforcement, claiming investigations found only one saloon compliant. The writer accuses authorities of inaction, political influence, and possible reimbursements for fines, warning that worse events could follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veritas
Tax Board Reverses Bank Tax Valuation
The State tax board reversed its stance on Bank of Corydon bills receivable. It previously disallowed a deduction for bad paper in 1899 and 1900. The change suggests possible bias and a shift in view with a new governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Tax Board
Bank of Corydon
Supreme Court
John Wingate
W. H. Hart
Union B. Hunt
Strike, public eyes, and council race amid steel trust fight
The piece notes ongoing labor action against the steel trust with broad political implications. It predicts congressional scrutiny and a lasting agitation harming trusts. It also covers Fred Eppert, ward 4 council candidate, counting on anti saloon voters if saloon keepers mark him unfair, highlighting convictions and nerve as valued traits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steel Trust
Trusts
Fred Eppert
Eppert
Editor Morss Faces Bitter Fight in Indianapolis Mayoral Battle
The text notes Editor Morss challenges a powerful figure in the Indianapolis mayoral race. It references his attempt to eliminate a dead man’s influence and a contentious dispute over the city’s next mayoral candidate this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morss
Indianapolis
Blatchley Urges Native Indiana Tree Arboretum
State geologist Blatchley proposes Riverside park plant an arboretum of native Indiana trees. He warns some species are rapidly disappearing and believes the arboretum would become a remarkable feature of the state capital over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blatchley
Indiana
Riverside Park
Park Board
Sauerkraut Boosts Philippine Soldier Rations
Sauerkraut has been added to the rations for Philippine soldiers. The item is praised as an excellent outdoor cooking food, suitable for meals cooked outside.
Arcadia brick plant suit tests labor law in Indiana
The Arcadia brick factory owner who discharged a worker for joining the brickmakers union is fined $10 in a justice court. Union allies aim to take the case to the supreme court to settle constitutional questions. The State Federation of Labor hired counsel to press the issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organized ‘Labor’ of
Indiana
Arcadia
Justice of the Peace
Supreme Court
State Federation of Labor
Central Labor Union
Indianapolis
Mayor’s Hidden Views on Election Inspectors Revealed
If the mayor’s head were trepanned he would reveal his true thoughts about the election inspectors. The remark hints at undisclosed opinions and political tension surrounding the inspection process.
Punish the formaldehydist in milk case sparks outrage
A sharp critique emerges over the deliberate use of formaldehyde in dairy products. Activists demand accountability for the perceived reckless act harming infants and families. Authorities vow investigation and strict penalties.
Copper Button Bridges Class Gap in Open Car Tale
A veteran tale recalls a crowded dawn ride downtown where two aging men from different means share a copper button memory from Gettysburg and Missionary Ridge, then bond over a shared drink. Doctors debate heart risks in life insurance examiners and the camp fire remains a social centerpiece of camp life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flore
Gettysburg
Missionary Ridge
Twenty-Third St
New York Tribune
Ufe
Flannel waist fashion and home care notes headline styles
The piece details flannel shirt waists in season colors such as golf red and hunter green, plus practical tips from removing grease with brown paper to softening hard water with orange peel. It describes gowns with shaved flounces, floral touches, and bold stockings as current fashion elements.
Summer camp fires and old Lincoln anecdotes in reminiscence
The excerpt recalls a formal summer camp gathering with a large grove, chairs, a ceremonial fire, songs, recitations, and a 1 o'clock dismissal. It also includes anecdotes about Lincoln’s informal manner, Mrs. Lincoln’s rebuke, and etiquette about royal banquets and toasts, ending with a humorous regional poem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donahoe’s
WW. A. Baldwin
Los Angeles
Lincolns
Springfield
Lincoln
Leslie
Mr. Lincoln
Mary
What the Papers Say Rambles on Public Figures and Press Quips
A collection of satirical quips from various papers lampoonsing public figures and current affairs. It notes Schley's silent work ethic, a mosquito facing Standard Oil pressure, Maclay's pay in naval history royalties, Carrie Nation's slim crowd paying her fine, J P Morgan Morgai jibe, oyster season humor, and other editorial asides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schley
Denver Post
Standard Oil Trust
Staten Island
Post
Topeka Journal
Maclay
Jou
Grand Rapids Press
Carrie Nation
Cleveland Press
Reflections Of A Bachelor Verse
Satirical observations on marriage and men from the New York Press frame how bachelorhood appeals and how women shape love. It jokes about reforming husbands and fears of losing a partner’s “tone” to rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Press
Pardon talk and public fatigue fill editorials
The column collection cites varying editorials from Union papers questioning President McKinley’s pardons for bank criminals and noting public weariness with wartime demonstrations. It also mocks banana peels as predictable slips, and comments on Roosevelt hunting coyotes and naval matters involving Admiral Schley and the Santiago battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sampson
Schley
Peru
Roosevelt
Colorado
Plymouth
Bob” Evans
South Bend Tribune
Santiago
Franklin Democrat
Goulds Donate Books and Refuse Photo Request
Miss Helen Gould recently donated a valuable book collection to a Stockton Kansas library and declined to send a portrait for display saying she keeps her likeness private to avoid cranks. She wishes the library and community well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Gould
Stockton, Kas
Library Association
Stockton
Helii Miller Gould
Wit and Wisdom in a Patchwork Parade of Quotes
A collage of aphorisms on writing luck, messenger service, restraint in resolution and work, female self perception, merit over charm, and political drive. The piece weighs phrases from Job to Solomon, noting contrasts between old wisdom and modern voices in a Chicago News style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
Chicago News
Thunder and Fish Sport After Storms
A New York Press note says 40 000 fishermen near New York mostly skip after storms. 33000 avoid fishing two to three days, 5000 still go and have luck. Thunder drives fish deep and lightning disturbs them, yielding phenomenal catches on the third day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bay
New York Press
Lightning and marriage quips from era papers
A collage of humorous quotes sourced from Chicago Post Harper's Bazar and Atlanta Constitution snippets. The pieces feature a barber shop lightning tale with a cash register twist and light marital advice about daytime lunches and neighborly love, all in old newspaper banter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Post
Ohio Governor Refuses Requisition For Senator Archer
Gov. Nash of Ohio declines to honor Durbin’s request for Belmont county senator Frank D. Archer who faces misrepresentation charges to obtain bonds for street paving. Broad Ripple park hosts old settlers reunion with speeches by Durbin and others, boat races, contests, prizes, and band music. Streetcar service arranged by local railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash
Ohio
Old Settlers
Broad Ripple Park
Gov. Durbin
Attorneysen. Taylor
D. W. Hirne
B. Kk. Elliott
J. B. Coeckrum
C. A. Bookwalter
Street Railway Company
Pennsylvania Lines Special Train Announcement
A special train will leave Indianapolis at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday August 18 returning from Madison at 6:00 p.m. The Madison and Return fare is 1.25 dollars each way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Lines
Madison
Indianapolis
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