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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1903
Page
4
A wide extract discusses dedication over wage labor, arguing success comes from effort and purpose rather than pay. It contrasts drudgery with meaningful toil and claims true happiness comes from what one puts into work, not merely rewards or praise. It notes Perry Heath criticizes Hanna for president and mentions Roosevelt support.
Professor Thomas C. Mendenhall of Worcester Polytechnic Institute visited a district school in Ohio years ago. He told students a riddle about an elephant's skin and asked if any had seen its shin. A boy replied he saw it on an elephant, sparking the playful exchange.
Samuel Tanner was arrested on Friday for injuring his son Robert. The Postal Telegraph Company gave gloves to messenger boys for Christmas. Zipha Weaver, a little girl burned by clothing catching fire, cannot recover. The Salvation Army distributed 1100 well fed baskets on Friday to relieve many cases of want. Indianapolis wan club members spent part of Christmas day at the clubhouse practicing for the New Year shoot. A man named James McAll, after drinking, visited his divorced wife on Christmas, escorted by Bicyclemes Duncan and Wilson to the police station.
In Petersburg Indiana patrons report dogs chewing a bone shaped object that turns out to be a human arm. The find prompted authorities to intervene and the coroner who was investigating collapsed and died on the street. In Anderson Indiana a woman waiting with a baby on Friday collapsed and died, but the child was unharmed.
A dialect passage describes a cold winter morning with frost, muffled room sounds, and the ache of separating blankets from a weary sleeper. It shifts to humorous vignettes about shock, morality tales, and street talk featuring characters like Mrs De Sivte, Jim, and janitors, ending with a chaotic procession of anecdotes and a signature Edward Singell.
Maj Runcie a retired army officer who authored the Cuban crisis critique of Gen Brooke again asserts that Gen Wood inspired the articles. He maintains his stance despite broader debate and calls for reexamination of the record.
A garbled round‑up notes Bryan’s influence on delegates, hints at unity within Colombian army wings to salvage a group photo, and reports on estate shrinkage of the Austin Corbin property from 500000 to about 250000 amid a sprawling legal dispute.
The Woman's club plans two receptions at the Propylaeum in the new year. The Shortridge bowling club held a dancing party there Friday night. Mr and Mrs J R Hail of the Belmont entertained relatives Friday. Mr and Mrs Harry Drew hosted a Friday family dinner on N Pennsylvaniasnt. Mr and Mrs W H Gregory of Louisville and Mrs B H Wheatley of Cincinnati will visit Mr and Mrs Sweeney next week.
A mommy gift guide suggests three main categories father can consider: wearables, parlors or library items, and dining room pieces. Suggestions include watches, fur, china, piano, bric a brac, lamps, and tableware, followed by sample meals and recipes as light content.
A drifting aspirant named Kitty Burns overcomes a Boston accent of doors closed in New York. A letter from a famed manager launches her into Kings theatre, London. A remembered country lane, violets, and Ted return in a dream of yesterday, asking her to go home.
The column lists theatre notes including The Paradene at 2 PM in Robin Hood venue and Burlesque at 5 PM. It mentions Charlie Leder in Parks and Empire Burlesque and the Grand Vaudeville at 2 34 PM with attention to act quality and audience appeal. It notes unique vaudeville performances by Goad as a featured name.
A collage of quotes from local residents and officials covers holiday attitudes. Topics range from Santa imagery and shopping to labor peace, weather's impact on trade, and public services during winter.
Private street car service to run to and from two girls’ schools in Cleveland, intended to spare students from crowded smokers and persistent advances on regular cars. The private service will begin at the start of the year and will be established at the girls’ request.
In Saint Paul Minnesota a couple plans to wed after a divorce but Minnesota law blocks the marriage until six months have passed since the divorce. Princess Josephine Beau Montague arrives with a British officer companion, delaying the ceremony until they reach a jurisdiction with laxer rules.
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