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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1906
Page
5
An advertisement extols Royal Baking Powder as superior for all recipes calling for cream of tartar soda or baking powder. It claims absolute purity great leavening power and consistent results, contrasting with alum and phosphate powders as unsafe and inferior.
In Paris a young Madame Perrot awaits her maid Felice to style her famed hair. Felice vanishes, then dies by poison after secretly combing the hair. A note warns madame Felice will die. Madame Perrot awakens to discover her own hair turned white, a chilling consequence of the night.
A busy miner faction led by Vice-President Lewis and union leaders in Pennsylvania district No 8 press to ease friction with President Dolan and Vice-President Bellingham. The United Mine Workers group seeks to nettle tensions within the broader union ranks.
Mr Furhass, nominated Tuesday for representative from Randolph county on the Republican ticket, was at the statehouse Wednesday to street the seat he expects to occupy next session. Fur man believes he has a cinch, though the party drifts toward the breakers. Resta of the restaurant, Rests Custer has returned from Grasham where he has been working in a rastaurant Gentry MD Sentinel.
A fragmentary Chicago humor tone notes the election day city mood with remarks about Paris as a refuge for insurance men and chorus girls. It mentions Gen Charles H Grosvenor placed in nomination and mocks army spending of 26 million dollars in 1898, all in a breezy, satirical hall scene.
Special to The Son reports a masquerade at the Blue Turners Bohemian ball in New York with 2000 attendees. Pickpockets in costumes looted watches brooches scarves and more as revelers danced. Five men in black dominoes suspected. victims filed police reports at Grand Central.
In Richmond Missouri on February 13 the jury found Mrs Emmet Perdue not guilty of murdering her husband after deliberation in the case reported by Special to the Sun.
Nick's Best Man Boston will attend Congress man Longworth at the wedding with other guests from political and social circles. The ceremony plans highlight notable figures and family ties, reflecting the era's social rituals.
A vintage description of spring headwear features a jaunty pink and brown straw hat with a rose pink crown accent and a brown velvet-like band. The article notes the hat’s woven straw, soft pink ribbon, and decorative brown ornaments, highlighting its feminine, festive appeal.
A trio of affectionate letters from young brides to friends and a rich uncle express joy and gratitude for clocks as wedding gifts. The notes praise the gifts as beautiful, sensible, and appropriately chosen, with repeated thanks and invitations to visit as clocks occupy prime mantelpiece positions.
A new spring walking suit features a popular bolero, Tucker neck, and earslet skirt design. The ensemble emphasizes light fabrics and a tailored silhouette suitable for current fashion trends.
John Boswell a lineman for the Indianapolis Light and Power Co. suffered a severe electric shock while repairing six wire in an alley between Tenth and Eleventh and Meridian. He hung on a single tape rescue by a ladder crew and was lowered after nearly 30 minutes. he was almost frozen and burned in the left arm.
The article explains the natural colors of sea water, noting a range of blue and green shades caused by varying amounts of dissolved salt. The intense blue appears where saline matter is present in higher quantities.
In San Francisco two unknown firemen who perished while battling the Meade transport fire were honored with a grand funeral at City Hall. Thousands viewed the state funeral, with mayoral eulogy and guards of honor from city, church, US Army and fraternal groups, marking an extraordinary tribute.
An old advertisement-style piece urges guardians to protect children from strain of school days by feeding Malta-Vita whole wheat food. It touts Malt Life meaning, blood health benefits, easy digestion, and broad family appeal. Malta-Vita sold by growers at 10 cents.
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