Worthy Exhibition of the Street Car Plan in Indianapolis
A local street car project to loop around a tunnel at Union Station provoked ridicule after the design proved impractical. The company rushed ties and rails into place before discovering clearance issues, prompting protests from street users and quick removal of the track. The Board of Public Works showed little action, debating an antique pavement exhibit while neglecting the streetcar charter obligation to heat cars.
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Dispute Over Charter Compliance Sparks Public Debate
Community voices clash as officials challenge the Board of Safety for discharging policemen and firemen without trial. Critics cite charter provisions requiring due process and trial for all removals, arguing prior actions, including a water works case, violated charter rules.
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Sun
Uneasiness in the East and Wall Street Fears
A Memphis editorial cautions that panic on Wall Street may not reach the West if leaders keep calm. It notes trust stock dangers and predicts a coming crash mainly harming investors, not the general public, while Indianapolis’ exposure remains minimal. The piece also pokes at local figures and derides a poet.
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West
Indianapolis
United States
Indiana
The Sun’s concise news page notes clear, readable print
The Sun describes its mission to print all news in a concise, readable form and avoid wasting space on unreadable material. It emphasizes plain layout, speed, and efficient presentation.
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Swirl of Society Highlights Holiday Gatherings
Mrs John W Kern visits sister in Logansport while Mrs O B Jameson hosts a university club dinner. Indiana University alumni banquet at Bates with C L Jewett toastmaster. Gen and Mrs Harrison host a Monday dinner for Mr and Mrs A M Hopper of Baltimore. Mrs Max Seckner wears grandmother’s wedding gown to Mrs Charles D Johnson’s bridal tea marking her 20th anniversary. Pink begonias decorate tables.
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University Club
Merle Walker
New Jersey St
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Bates
C. L. Jewett
New Albany
Chairman Martin Calls District Meetings
Parks Martin chairman democratic State central committee issued a call for district meetings listing 13 districts including Petersburg Washington New Albany North Vernon Terre Haute Gonnersville Indianapolis Portland Frankfort Monon Peru Auburn Plymouth with locations in each district.
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Washington
New Albany
North Vernon
Terre Haute
Gonnersville
Indianapolis
Portland
Frankfort
Monon
Peru
Auburn
Plymouth
Dinner Tickets Ad Offer From Plaza Restaurant
An old newspaper snippet advertises 15 cent dinners and a commutation deal offering tickets at $1.25 for $1. The Plaza restaurant is linked to 88 Monument Place and a publicity note mentions entertainment by Concert Kings America, Beatty’s root, and a Saturday event on November 4.
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America
Beatty's Root
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Shelby
Carsline
Paper teeth and other oddities from the era
In Pearson's Weekly papier mache teeth promise cheap, colorable substitutes for china dentistry amid critiques of saliva durability. Cattle wear Empire colored spectacles on the Russian steppes to curb snow blindness. Powder explosions reveal shoe remnants on fallen feet. Electric church signs outshine theater signs as hymnal crosses glow atop steeples in New York. The cruiser Atlanta leads navy metal furniture trials to reduce onboard fire risk.
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First Reformed Church
Williamsbrug
New York
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Atlanta
Washington Evening Star
Indianapolis chain plant sold to bicycle trust
Formal transfer completed transferring the Indianapolis chain and stamping company's plant to the bicycle trust. President A C Newby and Secretary C E B West retired, L M Wainwright installed as manager. Factory to produce 3,000,000 feet of chain during the coming year.
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Bicycle Trust
A. Cc." Newby
C. EB. West
L.M. Wainwright
Miller closes on Aguinaldo capture record
A collage of editorials notes Financier Miller near Aguinaldo’s capture record. public opinion presses Indy papers with high price for popularity. British war effort in South Africa cited. Frank Funston advised on post-war work. Kentucky Goebel contest and Taylor control. Transvaal war casualties mentioned in a broad national snapshot.
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Aguinaldo
Pendleton Gazette
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Evansville Journal-News
South Africa
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Muncie
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Columbia City Post
Democrat State Committee of
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Goebel
Gov. Taylor
Goshen News
Transvaal Volksraad
Congress
Miami County Sentinel
Several Local Fires Reported In City Areas
At 4 15 p m Monday John Dye’s barn 1106 N Delaware St suffered a loss of 75 dollars due to a fire of unknown cause A 2 dollar hole was burned in Emma Owens house 1229 W Nineteenth St at 8 3 p m Monday from an overheated stove A fire burned out at 31 p m Monday at Berry Saw Works 039 S Pennsylvania St with no loss The house at 326 N Capitol Ave occupied by Elmer Stoddard was damaged 2 dollars by fire around 5 30 a m Tuesday due to a defective flue
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Delaware St
Emma Owen
Nineteenth St
Berry Saw Works
Pennsylvania
Capitol Ave
Elmer Stoddard
Prohi Plans Move Forward At State Convention
State prohibition plans were set for a committee meeting on January 1 with H J Hail of Franklin as state chairman Ed ward W Clark as secretary and T McWhirter as treasurer A trio Quincy Lee Morrow Baltimore orator H S Bonsib Vincennes solicitor and I N Fisher Butler singer prepare to stump the state with two day meetings in county seats The executive committee discussed plans at the YMCA Monday afternoon.
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Franklin
Edward W. Clark
T. McWhirter
Quincy Lee Morrow
Faltimore
H. S. Bonsib
Vincennes
I. N. Fisher
Butler
Singer
M. C
Kentucky district returns name June Gayle to fill seat
Unofficial results from Kentucky districts indicate June Gayle a Goebel Democrat won the seat for the unexpired term in Congress of the late Evan E Seattle by about 3000 votes over Brown Taylor fusion candidate W C Owens.
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Frankfort
Kentucky
Gayle
Goebel
W. C. Owens
Evan E. Seattle
Chamberlain's Pain Balm Gains Wide Reputation
D B Johnston of Richmond Indiana has suffered rheumatism since 1862. He reports that Chamberlains Pain Balm relieved his swelling and pain after one application and says it acts like magic for him. Sold by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
D. B. Johnston
Richmond
Ind
Sun's Winner Headlines Sparkian Seventh Page
The Sun's seventh page features a prominent winner headline with multiple subheadings and page teasers draw readers into the day’s notable items and updates.
Grand Stock Company Shines In The Lady of Lyons
The Grand stock company opens strong with The Lady of Lyons led by J. Henry Kolker as Claude Melnotte. Miss Shannon as Paula charms, while Macy shadows the conspirator. Despite a small audience, press notices praise the star turn and stagecraft.
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J. Henry Kolker
Claude Melnotte
Melnotte
Pauline
Miss Shannon
Mr. Macy
Lady of Lyons
Grand Stock Company
Bulwer Lytton
Stock Company
Belasco
de Mille
Holiday Return Fare Notices for Students
Ticket prices list round trips to Cin cincin tattas Daytona Toledo Detroit with returns by January 2. Via C H D R. Tickets sold Dec 23 24 25 90 31 and Jan 1. With certificate students may return to Jan 10. Ticket offices at Union Station and 3 W Washington St.
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Town Talk notes and society items from Monday events
Amphion club opened at the German house with smaller attendance than hoped. White elephants officers led by Mights jumbo and W W Robinson include several named members. Locomotive firemen plan their annual ball at Tomlinson hall Thursday. Local Christian Endeavor nominating slate lists Edward Clark as president and Jillian Morgan as secretary. New England society dinner set for Friday at the Denison. A cereal mill partnership rumor denied. Capt W E English named Indiana Department commander of Spanish American War veterans. Maus brewery may become a distillery under Albert Lieber. Girton A Cox to speak on Spanish American war impacts on Marion cubs Monday.
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Indiana
Maus
Albert Lieber
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