President Roosevelt Urges Publicity and Reform in Message
Roosevelt’s congressional message advocates publicity to inform the people on trust issues and paves the way for later legislation. He denounces anarchists, calls for immigration reform, and supports Chinese exclusion, reciprocity with Cuba, and private investment in the Philippines. The piece notes mixed reactions among African Americans and hints at broader political debates.
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Roosevelt
Congress
New Jersey
McKinley
United States
Pacific Coast
Cuba
Philippines
Booker Tashington
Supreme Court rules on Philippines customs after Paris peace
The fourteen diamond rings case held the United States had no right to collect customs on Philippine goods after the Paris peace treaty. The Porto Rican tariff decision later upheld a 15 percent duty on goods from the United States to Puerto Rico, prompting dissent and questions about consistency among the court.
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United States Supreme Court
United States
Philippines
Paris
Porto Rico
Supreme Court
Indianapolis Seeks New Factories and Rail Access
Indianapolis wants new factories but cannot burden any railroad entering the city. A preferred line would tap coal fields and provide a direct route from a large southern Indiana trade region to the capital, aiding regional commerce.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Dreaded pursuit of Miss Stone’s release escalates
Readers note rising impatience with fruitless talks over Miss Stone’s freedom and a call for decisive force against her captors. A local quip about Carrie Nation being suppressed is paired with a Winchester game cock’s erratic spree in a saloon. A New York preacher who claims remarriages are always happy is said to boast many wealthy parishioners connected to the divorce court.
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Shell
Carrie Nation
Winchester
New York
Japan
China
Cavell
Toba II
London Banquets Stir Anglo Roosevelt Toasts
An excerpt notes the king and queen hear the star spangled banner twice this week and reports a toast to Franklin Roosevelt at a London banquet. It contrasts royal and civic scenes, mentions discontent with public displays and argues for annexing Irvington and Woodruff Place to Indianapolis to share municipal costs.
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Great Britain
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Edward
Chamber of Commerce
New York
Irvington
Indianapolis
Woodruff Place
Blood Rain in Europe and Odd Medieval Echoes
A relics-filled column notes a March rain in southern Europe especially Sicily that left red stains on fields and roofs. Chemists traced the red rain to Sahara sand and clay, not volcanoes, while other snippets recount football in Japan's court and a Portuguese hotel tale.
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Europe
Sicily
Chambers
Sahara
Livy
White lace sleeves and velvet gowns set fashion tone
Trends forecast for spring show white lace sleeves in dinner gowns and big picture hats. Velvet to serge garments feature dull and polished silver buttons. A new lace veil style frames the face and half veils appear. Full sleeve length returning on coats blouses and gowns signals 18th century influence.
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Marie Antoinette
Snell Credits Remedy For Attending Party
A. J. Snell of Summer Hill Nine says stomach pains kept him from a party until a lady friend advised Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He bought a bottle, took two doses, and attended the party. The remedy is sold by all druggists.
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A. J. Snell
Chamberlain
Hill
Dalé
The Sketches and Songs of a Singer
A poetic verse piece titled A Ray of Sunshine explores loneliness and longing for summer. Moments of joy arrive as the speaker imagines a woman dear to him, amid reflections on life, work, and daily struggles.
Dialogue Inside a Trial Defining Courage and Danger
A judge questions a defendant about rushing into danger for a prize fight. The defendant replies he acted with eyes open yet escaped with both eyes closed, illustrating a stark clash between intent and outcome in the courtroom.
Genius on the Kitchen Floor Begets Proud Lineage
A poet describes finding a genius figure surrounded by his children on the kitchen floor. The scene contrasts the solo genius with a family moment, highlighting pride and communal support in a domestic setting.
Polish an Old Mahogany Table to a Handled Shine
To restore a dull mahogany table begin with water and soap and thorough dusting. Sand with fine 144 grit paper until old varnish is removed, then smooth with more sanding. Melt beeswax with turpentine to a paste, rub in, and repeat over days. The result will be a beautiful, tablecloth-free luncheon display.
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Ity
State Unit
Kirkwood
Elaborate Bridesmaid Attire For London Weddings
Ingenuity shines in bridal party costumes with lace caps and chiffon for train bearers. At St. George's Hanover Square London three young girls in ivory and white empire gowns bore the bride’s train, mauve sashes, and baskets of mauve sweet peas. Another ceremony featured two train-bearers in long waisted Stuart frocks of white satin and white chiffon fichus tied with white roses. Nine bridesmaids wore white mechlin lace over grace silk gowns with pink rose petal frills and roses border on lace caps.
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St. George’s
Hanover Square
London
The
Daily News
Chocolate Cream Filling Directions for Cake Filling
A recipe describes making a chocolate cream filling using one and a quarter squares of chocolate one cup sugar three quarters cup flour one eighth teaspoon salt two cups milk two eggs and one teaspoon vanilla. Melt chocolate in a double boiler then mix sugar flour salt and milk add eggs then cook fifteen minutes and add chocolate and vanilla. Spread between cake layers after cooling.
Uncut Gems Fashion Trend Promotes Turquoise and Moonstone User
A fashion trend highlights uncut gems used across accessories including buckles brooches cuff buttons pendants and umbrella handles. Turquoises sapphires amethysts and moonstones appear in this season’s favored pieces worn by fashionable women.
Man Injured in Fall While Working on East Washington Street
Richard Harop, 61, fell several feet while installing a partition on East Washington Street Monday. He was taken to City Hospital with non fatal injuries.
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Richard Harop
E. Washington St
City Hospital
Indianapolis Sun Fourteenth Anniversary Edition
The Indianapolis Sun marked its 14th anniversary with a 20 page issue detailing the paper’s rise from a four page start to regional prominence. Readers praise its grit enterprise and influence across Indiana.
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Indianapolis Sun
THE
SUN
Indianapolis
Indiana
Walkerton Independent
Siphon Mishap Sparks Eye Loss and Whisky Warning
A New York man loses an eye when a vichy siphon explodes during use. The incident prompts people to warn against siphons and体验 preferring whisky. In other items, two New York policemen were arrested after a fight, a father’s stingy marriage view is lampooned, a Germantown girl quips about wedding tours, and a wife jokes about church attendance and spending.
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New York
Biggs
Baggs
The Proposal Sues For Love And Laughter
A playful exchange traces a romance with remembered vows and a comic interruption. The speaker recalls the moment of love and joy while detailing a domestic mishap, the left suspender breaking, as the pair contemplate closeness and humor amid affection.
To Serve Left-over Turkey
A recipe suggests moulding cold white meat with cranberry sauce in a mold, layering with more meat and cranberry, then chilling under weight. When set, unmold onto a dish and garnish with celery tips for serving.
Second Sullivan opera performance at Propylaeum
A fair audience attended the Dramatic club's second performance of Sullivan's Contrabandista at the Propylaeum for the Harrison fund. The entire cast performed well and about $150 was realized.
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Sullivan
Dramatic Club
Propylaecum
Harrison Fund
Nervous Strain and Natural Liver Purifying Salt
Readers are told that nervous strain harms brain and nerve tissues and that a natural product from Alma-Bromo Spring in Alma Michigan cleanses impurities via liver kidneys and bowels. Michigan Drug Co Detroit offers free prepaid samples for a food trial and druggists supply full bottles.
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Michigan Drug Co
Detroit
Mich
Alma
Local suits seek damages in multiple civil actions
Wiley Gambell of Sullivan County sues James B. Pigg for 10000 for injuries after a neckyoke clash. Edward Brown of Frankton sues his father in law Richard Cooper for 10000 over alleged kidnapping of his wife. W T Keys of North Vernon sues J F Sharon and A C Klinger for 4000 after a liquor incident that harmed Noble Keys. Lydia Adair versus American Trust Co. Lebanon settled for 4500. James Livingston of Lafayette given an indeterminate sentence for burglary. Judge O Rourke of Fort Wayne overruled Charles W Dunn’s new trial motion in a murder case to go to the supreme court. Roy Mortimore, 13, of North Manchester, sent to reform school after stealing 13 worth of tobacco with two companions.
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Sullivan County
James B. Pigg
Pigg
Gambell
Edward Brown
Frankton
Richard Cooper
W. T. Keys
North Vernon
J. F. Sharon
A. C. Klinger
Noble Keys
James Livingston
Lafayette
O’rourke
Fort Wayne
Charles W. Dunn
Alice Cothrell
Supreme Court
Railroad Accidents Prompt Calls for Examples
A section of quotes laments rail disasters and criticizes culprits. Editors reference governors of Minnesota and North Dakota aiding a vast railway combine, while other items mock political careers and colonial attitudes.
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Minnesota
North Dakota
Delphi
Kris Kringle
Terre Haute Express
Congress
Griffith
Holman
Columbus
Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Advertised as Superior Remedy
A nineteenth century advertisement touts Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as an efficient cure for coughs colds and croup claiming equal effectiveness for adults and children and invaluable for whooping cough.
Local Phone Directory Fragment From The Sun’s Columns
A fragment from The Sun’s columns lists a help line and contact at 123-125 E. Ohio St with phone number 830. The text appears as a casual directory snippet referencing assistance.
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SUN
Ohio St
Ohio
Rooms for All in The Sun Rent Column
Read The Sun's For Rent Rooms column. Both phones listed. $8 rent. 123-15 EB Obiost.
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