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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1905
Page
4
Publication details show address in the Son Building Indianapolis Indiana with editorial rooms and telephone numbers for contact. Subscription rates are listed but specifics are unclear from the fragment.
The piece slams the Huge bill for extending grade crossing elevation over 15 years, arguing it shifts costs to taxpayers while railroads gain. It accuses Marion county legislators of surrendering to rail interests, promising continued danger and higher taxes, and laments lack of public input. It cites Roosevelt and Rockefeller quips to underscore critique.
A Republican majority should pass the bill extending municipal officials terms as a step toward wise economy. It should be amended to prevent officials from succeeding themselves and to separate elections from national contests, aiming to ease political process and reduce future expenditures.
A state reform proposal promises fewer election days and lower costs, aiming to curb graft and attract better candidates while lawmakers debate railroad track plans. The piece questions public rights, criticizes rail interests, and recalls Maine's past events as context.
Crawfordsville obituaries praise Gen Lew Wallace as a strong, independent leader, soldier, governor, diplomat, and author famed for Ben Hur and A Fair God. The piece notes his business foresight in building the Blaine cherne apartments, his generous nature, and deep family devotion. A second paragraph criticizes Capt Hobson for overestimating his own capability after Santiago harbor exploits.
An Indianapolis News critique denounces city council power over the elevated track project as a bid to control officials. The paper accuses the council of being libeled and distorted by the newspaper to serve its own aims. Also cited is a harsh remark on a Texas weather report and references to Senator Mitchell.
A Friday evening gathering of senators, clerks, and spectators in the Indiana General Assembly turned into a storytelling session led by Emma Messing of Indianapolis. She recounted a humorous tale featuring a busy rescue, a puzzled legislator, and a lobby full of flowers sent by unknown friends, sparking chatter about who among the lawmakers received valentine gifts.
A letter to the Sun argues for forgiveness after a young female student from Shortridge High School aided in recovering stolen goods and led to Ea Cavin’s arrest. The writer says a public prosecutor’s refusal to prosecute would honor Christian mercy and the teaching to forgive trespass. The piece labels the student as not a hardened criminal and notes the theft was her first offense.
A Sun reader laments changes in public education and argues private schools offer better instruction and lower total costs. The writer cites experiences raising a Protestant child, praises Catholic private schooling, and urges parents to investigate private options for their children’s future.
The president speaks of his high regard for Mrs LaFollette wife of Wisconsin's governor. The moment traces to a past reception when they spoke in a corner over ice cream as he jokingly poured it on her hat. The image shows his amused, respectful attention during a lighthearted exchange.
A garbled late 19th or early 20th century account describes disputes over pulling down structures, tenant tensions, and looming deadlines. References to capitol area, families, and an impending Friday action hint at eviction or property seizures. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but conflict and public notices surrounding住房 and tenancy appear central.
A misspelled tale from Mississinm recounts a young boy who endures a severe beating after misbehavior. His grandfather, a patient observer, notes the boy’s stubborn resilience and questions the fairness of punishment. The exchange ends with the boy declaring the lesson learned.
A jumble of brief items notes railway directors, sanitarian measures for the poor, an 1189 morale reference, and a woman’s death in Dever England. It recalls diamond shares at 5 to 4.50, Turkish Bible distribution in the Balkans, the Ameer of Afghanistan’s circus night, and Salvation Army land offers in Rhodesia amid era upheaval.
A scene with Mrs Smith inspecting Wille as she notes the sketchiness of a campaign play. The boss frets that the public might think the candidate from the county, while mock dialogue reveals worries about authenticity and origin.
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