There Is No Smallpox Situation In Indianapolis
A Sun correspondent debunks claims of a smallpox crisis in Indianapolis noting 399 cases last fall, under 200 under care two weeks ago, and a few more since. Officials push vaccinations and fumigation to stamp out the disease next year and beyond, while others publish falsehoods to damage the city. The piece also criticizes senate moves against Sunday baseball, and questions police action regarding Okey’s dance hall. Dr George Sloan is described as a respected figure, and various local notices mix in with opinions on public safety and governance.
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Indianapolis
SUN
Police Department
Okey
George Sloan
Sloan
Hoe
Uest
Empire Burlesquere
Hogan's Alley
Salvation Army
Heaven
the Empire
Public debate over state senate fight and Sun criticism
A clipped local column discusses the Indianapolis dispute between the Indianapol is Sun and the state senate, condemning harsh language while noting the senate’s response. It comments on press rhetoric, political maneuvers, and a mini controversy over a public plot claim.
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Indianapolis Son
State Senate
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SUN
Aenaig
Senate
Senate Chamber
Knightstows Journal
Indianapolis
Jellargy
Kokomo News
Cincinnati barber provokes chaos at speakers hall
A Cincinnati colored barber long opposed to Speaker Marshall provoked dispute by vandalizing the speaker's hall with a lawn mower. Friends of the speaker confronted Bir Henry in the city while in attendance. Representative Jackley returns with two prize grawwlers and a large glass bottle said to hold two gallons of juice.
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Cincinnati
Marshall
Bir Henry
Jackley
Incontrovertible Statehood Debate Voice by Kean
Albany Argus notes a Senate floor exchange on statehood led by Senator Kean. He spoke with force before interruptions from Gullinger and Aldrich halted further remarks. The record highlights his clear truth in the brief remarks delivered.
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United States
Senate
Grand vaudeville and burlesque at Empire Park scene
Amusements review covers Tenglush acts at the Grand and Park with The Rays and The Smart Set. Juggler Jam Narrrigan and Dave Nowlin’s sneeze draw laughs while burlesque at Empire features a soubrette, a Jewish comedian, and Salvation Army sketches. The program runs through the week with enthusiastic audiences.
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Rays
Mondas
Jams Narrigan
A Corner For The Women In Fashion And Housekeeping
A mixed fashion and home pages item discusses black ribbons for girls, black straw hats for next season, lace and chiffon shirt waists, and bold coral chain accessories. It also offers practical household tips on dish towels, eggs, cheese, and a southern cornbread recipe with sour cream.
Jokes From the Theaters at the Grand
A fragmentary captioned humor item from the Grand theater notes banter by Johnny and Emmi Ray about Mrs. Ray and Hedrix and Preacoot. The piece mentions a Park joke about Groundhog and a Roosevelt quip about replacing a president with a coal or real estate pun.
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Johnny
Emmi Stuy
Mrs. Ray
Emma Ray
Laneh Mna
Juhnny Ray
Groundhog
Roosevelt
Nerve Pills Praised By Indianapolis Woman
Mrs. B. Smith of No 4 North East St Indianapolis reports Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills cured her constant dizziness nervousness and low spirits. She credits Hyder's Drug Store for relief and notes the product strengthens nerves and overall health. The advertisement features Chase medicine and dealer details with a visible portrait and signature.
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A.W. Chaze
A. We
Ubase Medicine Co
Buffalo
Chase MC Dy
Some Good Stories of Public Figures and Anecdotes
A collection of jumbled tales recounts Chief Justice John Marshall, Grover Cleveland, Maurice Grau, and President Roosevelt in humorous vignettes. Anecdotes touch on physical culture, opera management, gallery remarks, and a moose-hunt tale, with a Washington Post credit and senator banter woven through the fragments.
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Grover Cleveland
Stigesmaan
Drag Sarak
Washington
Capitol
Spooner
Maurice Gran
Remnisceuser
Ohn Becaston
Hoe
Grand Opera
Sings Org
Grau
Metropolitan Opera House
Ratte
Mr. Gray
Fragmentary tale of BIL and vampire encounter in Langor
An unclear memory recounts BIL meeting someone near Langor and a battle with a vampire. The narrator describes hovering near the creature, firing a rifle, and Bil reacting as he chases a moose while claiming a precise shot to the eye.
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Langor
Bil
Public sentiment and gossip fuel 1912 campaign talk
A collage of editorials from Muncie and Fort Wayne papers rails at Smoots and Roosevelts influence. It notes poets planning a Dal mor vision, women’s clubs policing gossip, and Roosevelt remaining popular while party insiders weigh next year’s nomination.
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Dalmore
Ia Umen
Logangport Journal
Rosaleville
Fort Wayne Journail-Gazette
Roosevelt
Trouble Begins with Hatockadhe Kidney Disorder Cure
An early 20th century testimonial advertises Dean's Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney trouble and urinary disorders. William H. Banks of Indianapolis reports severe pain and immobility before using the product. He purchases from Henry J. Hodder's drug store and achieves quick relief, endorsing the pills as effective. The ad promotes 69 cent bottles via Foster-Milburn Co. as U.S. agents.
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Dean
Henry J. Hoder
Foster-Ailburn Co
Buftsio
United States
Nate
Dean's
Sketches and Songs of a Singer in Wisconsin Polo Night
A fragmented page item reports a chaotic Lakeside Auditorium polo game in Racine on February 11. Spectators were injured and two fatalities feared after a section collapsed. John Winterburger and Albert Roseboom were named among the injured with internal injuries listed.
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Racine
Wis
Lakeside
John Winterbureer
Alibers Roseborm
Deafness Cannot Be Cured Claims for Cure
An advertisement promises a cure for deafness through a claimed method addressing catarrh and inflammation of the Eustachian tube. It asserts hearing loss can become permanent if untreated and offers a $100 bond for any case of deafness caused by catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice urges sending for a circular from F. J. Cheney Co of Toledo.
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Catarth
Curse & Co
Tuledo
Driegate
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