Indiana Senatorial Fight Sparks Allegations of Bribery
The Indianapolis Sun criticizes John W. Kern for alleging eight votes were bought to elect Benjamin F. Shively to the U.S. Senate. The paper defends the Indiana legislature and calls for Kern to provide proof or apologize, arguing the charge harms Democrats and requires substantiation from Kern.
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John W. Kern
Benjamin F. Shively
United States Senate
Kern
Shively
Mr. Kern
General Assembly
Indiana
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John E. Lamb
Senate
United States
Democratic Party
Copenhagen
Indianapolis Sun
L. Ert Slack
John Lamb
Lawyer–client joke on fees and modesty in court
A joke about a lawyer charging for opinions and a modest claim about earning fees. A woman jokes about her husband hunting and his birdshot leaving him out of society. The dialogue turns to dancing and weekend weariness with a quip about ankle supporters.
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Mrs. Torkins
Charlie
Compromise Seen in Rhodius Will Dispute
The Rhodius will case is expected to settle soon by compromise to avoid lengthy litigation. Immediate distribution would aid Indianapolis park development with $400000 in city land, encouraging gifts like W W Woollen’s and broad public interest in a shared park system.
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George Rhodius
Oae
W. W. Woollen
Mgr. Woollen
Indianapolis
Rilloby-rill Goblins and Grasshoppers Fiddle Tale
Henry Newbold narrates four grasshoppers who fiddle the tune Rilloby-rill as day ends. Fairies listen by day, moonlight brings dew, but when night falls no one answers their request for one more round. The four grasshoppers lie still at twilight, and the music ends.
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Henry Newbold
Grasshoppers
Paradise Lost by J. L. Milligan
A Christmas poem reflecting on childhood wonder and the enduring belief in Santa Claus. The speaker recalls early years, the immortal child within, and how philosophy cannot dispel the magic of Christmas Eve and the dreamlike joys of infancy.
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J. L. Milligan
Prominent Men Propose Portrait by Nose on Grindstone
A photographer suggested taking portraits in characteristic poses and a subject replied with humor asking to photograph him with his nose pressed against a grindstone. The exchange captures a playful moment in portrait session banter.
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