The Real Boss of the Senate in Langdon Crisis
Senator Langdon exposes Noble and Peabody in a plot over Altacoola lands. Langdon reveals family loyalties, condemns the scheme, and orders Peabody and Stevens to his study as the Gulf City angle stirs his resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens
Peabody
Bud
Gulf City
Langdon
Altacoola
Tom
Noble
Senator
Randolph
Altacola
Caroline
Altacoola Land
Peabody and
Senate
Mississippi
Langdons
Thomas
Senator Peabody
Senator Langdon
Capitol Hill
Woman's Many Opportunities in the World
A reverent essay on women's privileges and duties in America and beyond. It extols home as the central source of happiness and influence, praising daughters, mothers, and sisters for nurturing gentleness, charity, and hope while challenging limitations on women's roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Orphan Asylum
Lfe
Green Gem Mistook for Emerald Shocks London Buyer
Mrs Claude Watney of London bought a pale emerald believed gem and had it examined by an expert who declared it a green diamond worth triple the price. Only three green diamonds exist, a rarity that sparked admiration and hope for women to advance in society and earn respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Watney
London
Opposite Types Clash Over Criminal Nature
In a sharp dialogue Briggs, a retired police inspector, and Wemys debate whether even habitual criminals possess redeeming traits. Briggs insists most are wholly bad, while Wemys argues for any good in people. The punchline reveals the sole redeeming feature as a pawn ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briggs
Wemys
Musicians Lose in Inning-Long Baseball Clash
Company 8B of the Tenth Infantry defeated the Regimental Band 6 to 3 in a shortened contest Wednesday. Bidwell hit a home run while Thompson starred on the mound and in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenth Infantry
Bidwell
Thompson
Voice Obsession Drives Young Woman Toward Opera Debut
A girl with a white feather boa contemplates sacrifices for a singing career. She cites lessons and a professor’s counsel to “live for your voice” while debating high art ambitions and social life. Her friend notes the cost to leisure and romance as she rehearses for Brand opera and possibly Faust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melba
Schumann-Heink
Merry Circle Club
Brand Opera
Marguerite
Faust
Wagner
Charley
Ben
Lucia
Wood Mines Yield Perishable Timber In Tonkin
A French consul reports windfall wealth from ancient wood mines in Mongre upper Tonkin. Pine forests were buried by a geological upheaval, with some trunks a yard in diameter lying slanted under eight yards of sand. The preserved upper branches suggest a relatively recent burial and the wood is described as imperishable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mongre
Upper
Tonkin
Caring for No 1 in the face of graft and greed
A personal note laments graft and moral decay amid fierce competition. The speaker claims protection, considers action yet remains passive, noting that daily grafts affect purchases and pondering aid to the hungry and enslaved, while rejecting the query.
Notice to Contractors for School No 35 Heating Plant
Sealed proposals due Sept 3 1908 at 1 pm to erect and install a steam heating plant for the addition to School No 35 at Madison Ave and Raymond St Indianapolis. Plans by Vonnegut & Bohn. Bid blanks from Board or Architects. Each bid must include a $3500 certified check to the Board. If the accepted bidder fails to sign within five days, the check is forfeited. Right to reject bids reserved. John E. Cleland Business Director. Indianapolis Aug 12 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of School Commissioners
City of
Indianapolis
N. Meridian Street
Madison Avenue
Raymond Street
Vonnegut & Bohn
Household textiles and soap sale items advertised
Calicoes gauzes and linings offered in various yard quantities at 7c to 10c quality. Indigos and suttings listed with yard prices. Soaps including Fels Naptha Ivory and Fairy priced by cake. Household chemicals and cleaning supplies, Damask napkins 22 by 22 inches, and men’s Madras shirts described as desirable patterns priced around 29 for six. Hairpins in bundles of six.
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Theentleman
Harrison G. Rhodes
Tom Wise
William A. Brady
Joseph Grismer
BY Thompson Buchanan
The
Mr. Noble
Miss Langton
Mr. Randolph
Shelbyville
Greensburg
Rushville
Connersville
Eee
Alidays
Coreade
Carl L. Rost
North Finois Street
Claypool Hotel
Hartmantrr
Pennsylvania
Vincennes
Toledo
Detroit
Union Station
Pullman
Bic
Washington and
Meridian Sts
H. RB. Daly
IRC
Indiana Trust CO
Home For Savings
Burplus
Chicago
South Haven
Atlantic City
Paw Paw Lake
Lake Cora
Kalamazoo
Battle Creek
Jackson
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
China
Kennett Harris
John E. Cleland
Aus
Wasson’s
Berlin
Kettles
Angora
India
Nk Ieee Fousehold
Lima
Tan
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