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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1904
Page
4
The Hotel English in Indianapolis earns praise for welcoming Booker T. Washington during his stay, portraying the staff as broad minded and aligning with high American ideals. The article likens Washington’s intellect to that of prominent white figures and stresses the significance of hospitality to a notable Black leader.
The Hoosier is It as crowds from Indianapolis and across Indiana head to the St Louis fair. Indiana week showcases Hoosier achievement in setters, art, business, politics, and statesmanship. The refrain THE HOOSIER IS IT echoes as locals celebrate pride and success wherever rival taunts arise.
CHE SUN urges immediate construction of a new bridge at Thirtmhst over the White River connecting to Riverside Park. Backed by the Board of Works, park superintendent, city engineer and county commissioners, critics cite lack of funds as a barrier. A Sunday near-accident underscores perceived danger, with calls to build the bridge now to prevent further injuries.
A Indianapolis Sun article condemns lynching and mob violence against Black people across several states. It calls for fair trials and praises Gov Durbin’s travel as a good example of governance. It notes concerns about public spaces, new government building design, and the governor’s leisure trips.
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls Loyal Ugut, linked to a naval hero Arragut, who fought in both armies and earned a commission after a contest with his father as the Civil War raged. The young man, at about a year old then, grew into a symbol of discipline and fate. The narrative ends with a line about West Point and a later resignation.
Readers of Knightstown Journal note Comeravillegis plans sympathy missive to the Lagun. Port sisters form a platform voicing protests against a tight budget policy. Connersville Examiner reports a Georgia man freed from a box car after six days, prior to a watermelons delivery.
A dramatic scene unfolds as a trained horse in a public show balks at command. The animal, described as lively and fast, suddenly stops and stares at a villager amid a tense moment, prompting caution about the trainer and audience interaction. The fragment hints at cruelty and instability in handling the animal.
A fragmented column humorously critiques male behavior and dating norms. Snatches reference women’s appearance and sentiments, a man lighting a cigar, and a judge’s remark on costs, all in a pithy, satirical tone. The piece reads like a social sketch from a bygone era with playful jabs at manners and courtship.
Franklin hosts fair start while Kokomo schism grows louder as oil drills begin. Knightstown hosts Miss Ethyl M Peters to study music abroad. Pendleton Pines set for next year. Muncie to host Bessemer engine firm relocation. Indiana University to enroll Filipino students. Logansport names Harry Stein new Northside principal. South Bend hotel manager Swearingen takes Oliver post. Knights of Pythias encampment push in Anderson. South Bend judge Melman petitions for prison work provisions. Fort Wayne man bitten by kissing bug. UMWA leader Louston calls for Sept 3 delegate convention in Brazil. Herbert Eisenfelder arrested in Hartford City. Rev Burrell accepts Laporte church call. Washington prisoner shackles break. Logansport telegraph head Skinner to Metro police board. Desse Bushore injured in tram-car incident. Grove fair and Rex Park gift stipulation noted.
Nahum J. Rachelder of Converd NLT is governor and lecturer in the National Grange. The piece notes prominent figures in the organization and ongoing discussions on legislation affecting farmers, referencing state leadership and required consideration of agricultural concerns.
A concise home remedy describes treating a collar boll by washing, cutting, removing pus, and packing with a cotton dressing soaked in a turpentine mixture. The dressing is renewed daily until healing occurs, followed by cleaning and applying an antiseptic to finish.
One of the best feeds for dairying widely used in the United States, corn crops fuel much of the feeding supply. The piece argues the crop deserves greater recognition, noting its seedling value and feeding potential rival the ear when properly prepared. It references experimental results from agricultural stations to support claims.
Mira Alice Roosevelt narrowly escaped a deadly car accident on Saturday as the Thompson automobile failed to stop in time at Col and Mes Whitam Jay's residence. The car halted abruptly, throwing occupants to the floor. Mills Roosevelt fainted but recovered. Chauffeur Michael Woods was jailed five days for the incident.
Doris Warne and Arthur Courtney find peril while seeking a flower in a forest. Courtney slips over a ledge and is saved by Doris who climbs the cliff, tends his wound, and insists on forgiveness as she questions commitment and courage.
Fragmentary verse by James Whitcomb Riley recalling old orchard scenes and summer imagery. The lines evoke memory, breeze, and twilight by fruit trees, blending nostalgic tones with dreamlike phrases.
The readable lines describe a confrontational scene about unpaid work on sewers contracted by a town official. A responder recalls being offered a check and warned of a city case while noting a prior dispute over funds. The passage hints at threats and legal action.
In a fragmented report from Moscow, Naytan Haskell Dole, the emanetiter of Pelsiat ogaan, notes erratic public behavior on principal streets and questions the value of recent items. Citizens react to a new stack of sprue fonts, stilts, and novelties offered at lower prices.
The Public adopts cautious optimism as the APO strike concludes and butchers resume work. Citizens brace for costs tied to the disruption while Detroit Free Press notes lingering fiscal pressures and the effort to cover expenses in Cateaga.
The article extols candles as fashion and lighting, praising their soft glow and skin tones it creates. It contrasts candlelight with electric light, noting shadows and lights on faces, and lauds women’s charm and elegance through candlelight. It references gowns, lace, velvet, and refined accessories.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a Senate context with dates and names unclear. Key entities are not readable, limiting factual extraction. The piece hints at a political proceeding or meeting with possible mention of a committee or senate, but specifics cannot be confirmed from the provided garbled excerpt.
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