The Great Gubernatorial Handicap in Indiana
A host of candidates for the Republican gubernatorial nomination emerge in Indiana. W L Taylor and Overstreet face opposition tied to residence, while Griffiths Hunt Gilbert and Hart are seen as state officials needing to yield. Landis and Crumpacker are noted as able, with potential later rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Taylor
Indianapolis
Geo. A. H. Shideler
Marion
John L. Griffiths
J. A. Hemenway
Boonville
Union B
R. A. Brown
Franklin
James L. Dodge
Elkhart
Charles B. Landis
Delphi
E. D. Crumpacker
Valparaiso
Taylor
Overstreet
Griffiths
Indiana
United States
Hunt
Gilbert
Hart
Hemenway
Shideler
Charles Landis
Judge Crumpacker
Judge Neal Affirms Indianapolis Gas Contract Stance
Judge Neal rules the Indianapolis gas company must honor its contract with the city and cannot break it for higher Chicago profits. He rejects any principle allowing breach, urges council to avoid a 25 cent meter ordinance, notes teachers oppose new state normal schools, and cites issues with heating on College avenue streetcars amid broader city debates.
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The
Sun
Neal
Indianapolis
Chicago
John R. Pearson
Indianapolis Gas Company
Resolutions and politics flicker in Indiana papers
A collage of editorial quips from Indiana papers mocks New Year resolutions and political grandstanding. Notes railroads versus coal haulers affecting consumers, and calls for state action, including a grandiose coliseum plan in Indianapolis. Names of papers: Lafayette Call Logansport Reporter Muncie Star Bedford Democrat Indianapolis papers Richmond Star Laporte Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Logansport
Indianapolis
Coliseum
Bedford Democrat
Western Association
Richmond
Poem of Motherhood and a Simple Funeral
The verse yearns for a homeland and a mother’s embrace beyond earthly turmoil, dreaming of a quiet home for children. It notes at Dr Parker’s funeral the absence of mourning attire, with a simple service reflecting his stance that despair is non Christian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Parker
London
Parker
Involuntary animal disasters cited by London Answers
A curious set of anecdotes from England and Canada describe animals causing great damage. A frightened horse was wedged and killed by lightning, burning a hay-filled barn. wild dog packs in Patagonia devastate crofter flocks. a Canadian cow chews banknotes after wind blows a coat to the ground. The passage also discusses deer tracking and hunter craft.
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England
Patagonia
North
London
Lanark County
Ottawa
Canada
Bank of Ottawa
Carnegie's Open Door Impresses Persistent Reporter
A New York Times tale recounts Andrew Carnegie denying access to a reporter on a public question. The journalist, aided by a senator friend, obtains entry, and Carnegie reveals his views after acknowledging the persistence of the 16 reporters who sought him today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie
Goodby
Mr. Carnegie
New York Times
The Swirl of Society Social Roundups
Luncheon card parties and entertainments led the social week with Miss Ethel Dorsey and Miss Florence Webster hosting events. The couple J J Foley and Frank Highley wed, with Inez Yoley as maid of honor and a Columbia club dinner. Deputy sheriff Glover’s runaway team injures him but he escapes serious harm.
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Myrtle Temple
R. S
Pierson P
N. Delaware
Order
Knights of Pythias
Richmond
Maud Foley
J. J. Foley
Frank Highley
Sedalia
Hev
Julius Mattingly
Inez Yoley
Indianapolis
Valpae Asso
Glover
A Corner for the Women Pointers of the Modes
Fashion notes emphasize red gowns with monochrome styling, textures over color contrasts, and sleeve alterations. Child wear features white Angora and white fox muffs, white taffeta collars with heart motifs, and alba tross for house frocks. Nudges toward budget-friendly small gifts and practical trims for girls’ dresses conclude.
Cashmere fabrics popular for girls dresses in pale hues
Printed and figured cashmere becomes a favored choice for little girls outfits. White dominates pale colors for parties and dancing schools, guiding frock selections for young girls.
Nate Salsbury Career Shaped American Farce Comedy
Nate Salsbury a leading showman and Buffalo Bill’s partner died after long illness. Born February 1846 in Freeport Illinois he rose from Civil War veteran to founder of Salsbury’s Troubadours and Buffalo Bill’s company becoming a wealthy Long Branch Long Branch resident with wife and four children. He built North Long Branch Reservation property and led local associations.
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Long Branch
America
Freeport
Ill
Salsbury
Troubadours
Europe
Buffalo Bill
North Long Branch
Reservation
Long Branch Property Holders’ Association, and A Member of the G. A. R
The
Lambs’ Club
American Dramatists’ Club
Reporter's Patrol Praised by European Visitor
Dr Frederick Mueller assistant to Dr Adolf Lorenz says American reporters and readers are closely watched during travels across the United States. He notes delegations greet and accompany them, leaving a careful patrol system as a source of admiration and lessons for the European gendarmerie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Mueller
Adolf Lorenz
Ardsley
United States
Cleaning and polishing tips from a bygone guide
The passage recommends using finely sifted coal ashes to brighten metals such as brass and copper, explains how to apply them with a damp cloth, and notes that soups and gravies taste better if meat and vegetables are browned with butter before simmering. It also describes removing rust from fire irons with sweet oil, lime, and polishing afterward.
Curtains and fabrics for windows and ports in 19th century homes
The Pilgrim notes general guidance on curtains from simple white muslin to decorative lace and cretonne options. It advises avoiding heavy muffed layers, suggests affordable prices from six to thirty five cents per yard, and highlights safe cheap choices like cheesecloth and dyed porticores for color schemes.
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Nottingham
Porticores
Hat Delicacies In Washington Cooks Conference
A chef panel from Willard and Raleigh hotels meets to plan serving a hat to Charles Edwards, secretary of the Democratic national campaign committee, in a ceremonial New Year banquet. Edwards vows to eat a hat if Republicans elect a WV congressman. cooks propose hat soup and hat bits as entrees.
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New
Willard
Raleigh
Washington
Charles Edwards
Democratic National Congressional Campaign Committee
Edwards
Elkins
West Virginia
Senator Elkins
The Successful Man
John MacDonald in the Western School Journal presents a dialogue praising a man who is not a congressman or judge but a highly successful farmer. He lives within his means, acts kindly and publicly spirited, raises well behaved children, and leads by example in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Jeffer
John MacDonald
The
Western School Journal
Moon voyage film tops Grand bill. vaudeville and drama noted
Amusements listings show Grand theatre presenting a lunar voyage bioscene reel from Luna with six navigators and Selenites, Empire keeps High Rollers all week, Park announces a Thursday change featuring McFadden’s flats. English’s Bonnie Brier Bush draws Indianapolis audience but plays to mixed reception. two shows daily.
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Bonnie Brier Bush
Suwanee River
Barbenfoullis
Jules Verne Astronomical Society
Oraecga
Micromega
Alcofrisbas
Nostradamus
Paraturagaramus
Luna
Moon
Indianapolis
Printing House in Ashes in Battle Creek
The Review and Herald publishing house, the world’s largest Seventh-day Adventist printing shop, burned Tuesday night in Battle Creek Michigan. Loss on building and contents will exceed 59000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Creek
Mich
Review and Herald Publishing House
Death Chair for Quint
Leonard Quint, sixteen, was found guilty of first degree murder in Columbus Ohio for killing Virgil Lake. The jury made no mercy recommendation and Quint faces the electric chair unless a higher court interferes.
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Columbus, CO
Leonard Quint
Virgil Lake
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Indianapolis Sun
Gallerial
Buenesa
G. J. Billson
Foreign Advertising Department
Tribune Building
New York
College-ave
Morocco
Tim
Spirit OF the State Press
Muncie
General Assembly
Laporte Herald
Angel
Castoria Fatttus
Manitoba
Bays Pearson's Magazine
Ethel Dorsey
Ethel Smith
Florence Webster
Javel Lowe
Thomas J. Villers
Meridian-st
Margaret Liese
Anna
Ruby
Zola Walker
E. B. Fosdick
Alabama St
Gertrude Kirschbaum
Albert ‘M. Rosenthal
N. Meridian St
Habbi Messing
Columbia Club
Nate Salsbury
Barnum & Bailey Company
N. J
Hood
the Empire
van MacLaren
J. H. Stoddard
Quint
Dean G. A. James S. Dean
Grant Post
Kingston
N. Y
David Kennedy
Draggista
David Kennedy Corporation
Rondout
Physicians and Surgeons
J. J. Kyle
Newton Claypool
National Furniture CO
W. Washington Street
WATSON @ CO
York Street
Butterick Pattern
Sorosis
Price
Pettis Dry Goods
Omy Boys
Girus
Menter, Rosenbloom & CO
Pennsylvania St
Indianapolissdusiness Universit
E. J. Heer
Cz Voritses
Colle Phones
Monument Place
A. D. Vories
Vonnegut Hardware CO
E. Washington St
Chargez
Celia Trust Company
Market St
CTT
Jan
N. P
Columbia National Bank
Mortimer Levering
A. A. Barnes
W. T. C. Golt
Cashier
W. BK
DR. Lipes
Tands
St. Vitus
U. G. Lipes
Stevenson Building
INIA
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