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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1905

Page

5

Chandler Attacks Foraker Bill on Railroad Rates

Former Secretary of the Navy and Senator discusses Townsend and Foraker bills. He argues Townsend protects the people by allowing rate reductions via commission and court review, while Foraker allegedly creates a national railroad trust that fixes rates and hinders reductions, claiming it would amount to a fourteen billion monopoly.

WM E Chandler Secretary of the Navy New Townsend House Foraker Senate United States Circuit Court Reme Court Ilroad Congress Commission United States Supreme Court Gan Iowg United States Supreme Court Transmissouri Eight Association Joint Traffic Association Northern Ecurities Co New York Chicago Ich

Unclear local rumor congratulates resident’s marriage

A Perrysyll line from Carrollon Republican notes a rumor that a local resident married a young county resident on Sunday. The writer declines to publish the details but offers congratulations. The piece reflects casual chit chat and avoids confirming the wedding.

Aving Tly County Azat

One of a Great Tribe at the Savoy Desk

Two men asked for 8 yesterday at the Savoy. Clerk Campbell handed the register and questioned the accuracy of the entry. The pen holder claimed it was just a suggestion to include full names, including a brother, as the hotel book recorded Smith Brothers.

the Savoy Campbell Vries Smith Brothers Kansas

Mark of the Victor and the Pine Halcyon Page

A fragmented OCR style notice mentions Mr. Longworth as author for information and reflects on a world where custom and authority shape perception. The text centers on a mysterious “mark of the victor” and a curious pine related scene, with a nod to a watchful reflection.

Karen Longworth

White Slave Trade Threat Visible in Panama, Watchorn Says

New York Commissioner Watchorn declares Panama may mirror the gold fields in vice, calling New York City the world center of white slave traffic. He cites cases of foreign women lured by relatives and shipped toward Vancouver, Denver, and Pueblo, urging harsher penalties to deter the crime.

New York Watchorn Auldgesten New York City Antoln Darchaus United States Circuit Court la Lorraine Julia Paureaux Harehaux Bateses Vancouver B.C Denver Pueblo Harchaix Warchaux Washington Panama

Starving maid risks sanity in Brookline cell

Hoge Hohen, a young housemaid, starves in a Brookline jail cell amid a pending sentence for alleged larceny of goods worth about 90. Police fear she may die rather than face prison and have tried to feed her. she remains nonresponsive.

Brookline Mass Dee. White Hoge Hohen Mise Bobton Louis Kloust Bor Ireland

Mystery in Death of Doctor Sherman Shrouded by Suspect Woman

Police investigate the death of Dr. RB B Sherman who died Friday night after a possible poisoning. A mysterious woman seen at the house prior to the death is believed to have instigated the events and is now being sought for arrest.

RB. B. Sherman Womain

Minnie Gentle Dies From Diamond Dynamite Torpedo Accident

Minnie Gentle, two years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Gentle of Hillaville Pa, died from concussion of the brain after a dynamite torpedo exploded near her home. She reportedly found the torpedo in a limestone quarry.

Minnie Joreph Gentle Hillaville Umestone

Marriage of Count De Benvauletre and Princess Colonna in Paris

The civil marriage of Count Jeles De Benvauletre and Princess Blanca Stigiano Colonna was performed today in the Paris mayor's office. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. John W. Mackey. A church ceremony is planned for tomorrow in Parla suburb.

Paris

Memorial monument marks birthplace of Joseph Smith in Vermont

Special to the Sam reports a granite monument at Joseph Smith’s birthplace site in Bolth Royalton Vermont. The monument rises with a four foot square base a nine by nine foot pedestal a six by six foot cube a decorative moulding and a tapered shaft ending in a three foot pyramid cap. Inscribed sacred memory of the Prophet martyred at Carthage, the world’s largest standing polished granite monolith weighs four tons and was built beside the old Muck farm site.

Bolth Royalton Joseph Smith South Moyahaw Sharno Joseph F. Smith Mormon Church Loti Solomon Sac Joseph Emi Junius F. Wells IBM Josiah Smith Wells H. Robinsoun Inaeah Smith Wis Roméntead Lawiz

Massage Cream Joke Turns Sour in Alley Exchange

A destitute man begs for alms but is confronted by a skeptical woman who notes his red nose. He concedes the accusation, replying that cheap massage cream is what poor fellows must use, highlighting a humorous yet harsh exchange.

Night Robe Arrest Shocks Evanston Couple

Chicago dispatch reports George Adams of Evanston arrested in a night robe for disturbing the peace. His wife, Mrs. Adams, was also taken into custody after insisting on advising police about her husband’s actions, following a Sunday incident.

Scrippr-MeRat Peess Association Chicago George Adams Evanston Hinter

Drowned while skating on Lake Waban

Webster Washburn aged 17 son of Everett Washburn drowned while skating on Lake Waban in Mas s yesterday Three companions who skated with him also fell through the ice and narrowly escaped death They were dragged out by other skaters in time

McRae Preps Association Mass Lake Waban Webster Washburn Dange Everett Washburn

New Train Records Speed by Central and Harriman Specials

Sensational speed feats across U S railroads in 1905 feature nine new high speed records. Highlights include the Harriman specials from Oakland to Jersey City and from New York City to Buffalo, plus the New York Central’s Twentieth Century Limited runs and the Pennsyv ania and California longest runs. Heavier locomotives with eight to seven foot driving wheels powered these record runs, driven by notable rail figures and test routes.

New York Central Rich Men's York United States Los Angeles Chicago Carriman Japan New York Harriman Jarrett and Palmer Oakland Derney City Scott's Angeles Twentieth Century Limited Pennsylvania Chicago Flyer Warrisburs Buffalo Pennsyvania Crestine Mare Banetray Crestline Fort Wayne Atlantic City Campén Pennay Vania Meston Donald Green River Wyo Omaha Nob Prestong Val Jey Scott Sperlal Log Angrler Hayrisburg Altoona Ayer Camden

Local Outfitting Firms and Goods Advertised in 19th Century Pages

A jumble of shop names and offerings appears, listing dry goods cloaks millinery shoes rugs and draperies. Multiple retailers and makers such as Bliss Swain Co Peoples Outfitting Co Rink s Cloak House Saks Co The Model Men s and Boys Outfitters and Dey Cloaks Millinery Carpets Furniture vie for reader attention with statements of men s furnishings and house furnishings.

Demand for Men Teachers Stirs New York College Meet

At a New York college women meeting Miss Alice Tucker of Adelphi college urged reducing women professors in coeducational schools. She argued a male majority in faculty is preferable and criticized athletic authority in current education.

coNege Women New York Alice Tucker Adelphi College

Retired Indiana Auto Manager Joins Detroit Cadillacs

F. M. Hoblett, who recently retired from Indiana Automobile Co. management, is now connected with the Cadillac Motor Car Co. of Detroit as general traveling representative.

Detroit F. M. Hoblett Indiana Automobile Company Cadiillic Motor Car Company of

Market Garden on Houstetop Special to the Sum

Mrs. Emily Souller of San Francisco Brannan street grows vegetables and flowers on her roof top using available containers and rich soil. The homemade garden produces greens onions beans and potatoes rivaling street vendors in freshness and price while neighbors arrange a market for her products.

San Francisco Lee Emily Souller SM Brannan St Howe Ralao Soufler Gardiner Fom

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Chandler Interstate Commerce Commie Fonehall Geveral Railroad Equitable and Just William E. Chandl Hampshire Mrz. Bug John Mark OF the Center Rose Bohen Qamon Smith Vermont Bacred Iti Carthage NEW Train Records Indianapolis Retail Merchants’ Association L. S. Ayres & Co Gerrit A. Archibald D.H. Baldwin & Co Bliss, Swain & Co the Progress The Bobbs-Merrill Co Charles L. Hartmann Lilly & Stalnaker George J. Marolt People's Outfitting Co Rink Vonnegut Hardware Co W. Nace H.P. Wasson & Co H. Messenger Fernitere Merchants’ Association of Indianapolis Tyra Wuuuia Pees Merchants’ Association E. National Bank Merchants Fashington St Columbia State C. Z. Coffin Washington St Columbiaational Bank
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