City Ranked as Dirty and Unkept Amid Gas Franchise Controversy
Indianapolis faces widespread dirt, grime, and foul odors despite promises of cleanliness. The Sun defends skeptical citizens against alleged gas franchise bias and highlights Potts ties to the Indianapolis Gas and Consumers' Gas companies while arguing the main merit lies in price. The piece notes rising Sunday arrests drop from 60 to 20 weekly and ends with the earthquake quip.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Gas Company
Alfred F. Potts
Potts
Consumers’ Gas Company
Sun
Mr. Potts
Expression of Love by Force in Folklore and News
A Rome story recounts a violent courtship ending in marriage after a man used stalking, stabbing, bombing, and arson to pursue a flower girl. Despite brutal acts, the judge imposes a light sentence and the couple marry, illustrating a sensational view of love and strength.
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Rome
The Fellow Who Does Things Commands Respect and Love
A compact old-time remark on leadership and character. The speaker notes that such a person has earned respect and love since Adam’s time and believes this remains true universally.
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Adam
The Parental Gamble for Health and Happiness
A reflective piece argues that fathers should allow sons and daughters more health, recreation, and liberty than previous generations. It contends that improved living, fresh air, and more holidays build happiness, not ruin it, and that nurturing youth with wise freedom benefits families and society.
Sailor Frank Tupper Claims Whale Shot At Fort Point Cove
Bangor representative Frank H Tupper recounts a coasting voyage on the schooner Miles M Merry in Fort Point cove where a whale was reportedly sighted and shot at 500 yards but the fast vessel prevented recovery. Some doubt remains about the sighting and the tale includes a misidentification with a keel at Odem's ledge.
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Frank H. Tupper
Bangor
Miles M. Merry
Fort Point Cove
Mr. Tupper
Tupper
Odem
Lewiston
Why He Called and The Hat Observation Tale
A Boston Herald joke about a stuttering man delivering a letter in person. A Gen. Wilmon Blackmar anecdote recalls a life saving moment and a comrade’s praise at the Wilderness battle. A Providence Journal quip notes men’s habit of misplacing hats and women’s views on vigilance, with a short room observation recounted.
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Wilmon W. Blackmar
Blackmar
Jon Herald
Jack
Lome
Providence Journal
Stolen Watch Reported as City News Tramps Break In
Oscar Schafer of 145 St Peter av was robbed while bathing in Pleasant Run. Deserter Ernest Shields surrendered to army officers in Indianapolis. Nineteenth Indiana Battery reunion planned for Sept 13 at J Gilbreath’s home on 64 E Eleventh St. Property transfers noted at several street corners and by local residents. Sons of Veterans host lawn fete at Elizabeth Miller’s home on Prospect St. St Joseph’s church girls sponsor a trolley party for church benefit with special cars from Massachusetts Ave and Noble Ave. Prof George F Bass to speak on Gumption to Current Topics Club Friday night. Forget-Me-Not club to present show at 902 N Capitol Ave for Ziegner hospital benefit with several local participants.
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Tramps
Oscar Schafer
St Peter At
Wen Ernest Shields
U. S. Army
Indianapolis
Nineteenth Indiana Battery
One Hundred and First Indiana Infantry
J. Gilbreath
Eleventh St
St. Joseph's Church
Massachusetts
George F. Bass
M. E. Washburne
W. Eugene
Predictions by Raphael the Astrologer for Thursday
Predictions for Thursday August 3 warn that a birthday anniversary may bring unexpected benefits while business affairs face annoyances from young persons and letters. Young women should beware of acquaintances or risk sorrow. A child born on this day 5 may hold important offices and be respected, though monetary success will be limited. If female, she may be unhappy.
Hoosier Jewelry Co Incorporation Limited in Indianapolis
Incorporation notice for Hoosier Jewelry company of Indianapolis with capital stock $1500 engaged in buying and selling jewelry. Names Stonewall J. Burford Lewis F. Hurt Elmer F. Rutherford associated. Richmond Furniture Co of Richmond reports capital stock increase from 410,001 to 31,000. Chas A Knollenberg president Winfred Jemsup secretary. Union Cemetery Co Waveland Ind organized for burial purposes. J F Derve G Blake F M Conner listed.
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Hoosier Jewelry Company
Indianapolis
Stonewall J. Burford
Lewis F. Hurt
Elmer F. Rutherford
Richmond Furniture Company
Richmond
Chas. A. Knollenberg
Winfred Jemsup
Union Cemetery Company
Waveland
Ind
J. F. Derve
G. & Blake
F. M. Conner
A Poultry Mill Experiment Impresses Neighbors
Mary discusses her father’s experiment with an incubator in the barn to raise chickens. A neighbor asks if they have chicks, and Mary replies that they are making some. The anecdote reflects rural curiosity and youthful enterprise from Lippincott's Magazine.
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Mary
Lippincott's Magazine
Rumors of Mehemed Reshed Arrest In Constantinople
The London Globe reports circulating rumors that Mehemed Reshed, the sultan’s heir presumptive, has been immured in the Palace of Cirangan. Murders at the palace raise fears that rival Abdul Hamid may remove the heir, following the Murad VI case.
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Constantinople
Mehemed Reshed
Cirangan
Murad VI
Mehemed
Abdul Hamid
London Globe
Measuring raindrops in old weather notes
The source describes raindrop size noting the largest drops reach about one fifth of an inch in diameter and mentions they are expected to fall.
Will Carlisle’s Family News Stuns Local Patriot Staff
Ad man Will Carlisle of the Patriot arrived with candy and cigars on Saturday morning then vanished for hours. Reports say a bright little daughter was born at his Lisbon home, explaining the unforeseen absence and prompting family news at the Patriot office.
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Inter
Lisbon
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