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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1905
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows an address block and phone numbers for a business office in Nav area. The readable items include phone digits 880 and references to a business office room and a press or editorial area. No clear event or person names emerge from the legible text.
The article argues the eastern war may hinge on finances rather than arbitration. It contrasts Russia and Japan, noting Russia’s large borrowings and stable revenue against Japan’s weak finances, modest revenue, and reliance on foreign loans. It cites figures on debt, railroads, taxes, and investor confidence, and touches political figures and legislative chatter amid broader war and policy context.
Frances Willard statue, crafted by Helen Farnsworth Mears, will join the national Statuary Hall lineup as one of Illinois two entries. Augustus Saint-Gaudens praises the sculpture for its blend of strength and feminine gentleness, marking Illinois pride in selectivity and civic memory.
A political debate questions railroads dictating elected representatives as the legislature weighs taxing the public to fund rail line elevation. A Washington scene with Nick Longworth becoming a humorous target of a doorkeeper amid public interest in the issue.
Wisconsin Senator Spooner argues a silly streak eases tension and tests colleagues with a conundrum about feet, asking whether a cat or no cat has more feet. Representative Kyle answers, “No cat has five feet,” prompting Spooner to joke with Chief Justice Fuller.
The Hamburger Nachrichten lists public monuments honoring Bismarck. At present 194 are completed and 48 are in progress. Saxony leads with 42 finished and 12 more planned. Monuments appear outside Germany, with installations in African colonies, the Bismarck Archipelago, and Bohemia.
Abraham L Langtry of Milwaukee announces conditional candidacy for secretary of the American Bowling Congress now led by Sam Karpf of Dayton Ohio He proposes constitution amendments for individual national membership and a paid secretaryship to allow full-time dedication to the work His plan drew support and criticism from bowlers across regions as he advocates reform during the national tournament period.
A collection of brief, wry vignettes from various columns and lectures. A divorce lawyer’s cautionary tale, a church reception mishap with Pastor Wagner, and Dr. Peters’s society critique frame lighthearted, epigrammatic sketches. Also notes from New York police intelligence and a Park anecdote mix into the humor.
A reader praises officials who uphold duty over politics, condemns bill 16 and a tax levy foe to taxpayers, and lauds Auditor Sherrick for firm stance against tax manipulation. Beneath the protest echoes a call for honest governance and personal accountability in public spending.
An 19th century style health ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a unique blood purifier and tonic that cures many humors eruptions and strengthens the whole system. It claims no other medicine matches its efficacy or low cost and promises to restore health and keep the promise of cure.
A quirky item notes Delsy Darlington facing a divorce suit timed before a New York engagement. The judge ordered a private hearing at the husband’s request, delaying the public proceedings and prompting chatter about the actress’s personal life.
In a salon rumor, Hoch claims a proper way to handle a woman is to let her have her own way at the start while noting none of his wives lived with him long. A jab asks if a wife swallowed last night’s tale, answered he nearly had his head bitten off. Rev Birnay preaches on Sunday.
Brandywine correspondent reports low church attendance amid discussions on sermons for a small congregation. A town meeting features a reformer protesting smoke nuisance amid railroading concerns. A late train delay and a burglary with a $100 bill theft are recounted, with Thompson arrested after hiding the bill under a bed.
In Dallas on February 13, independent oil companies from Kansas, Oklahoma Territory, and Texas announce a meeting to seek uniform legislation. They aim to encourage building independent pipelines to the Gulf of Mexico and request enactments from Kansas and Texas legislatures to counter Standard Oil.
The La Rouche family welcomes Big Bil La Rouche born Sunday February 5 in Detroit weighing 181 pounds, a claimed United States record. Parents are Thoman and Mrs La Rourke, carpenter father, normal in health other than size. Photo taken morning after birth. note average newborn weights around 7 to 8 pounds and European averages differ.
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