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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1905
Page
6
A short, dated guidance piece outlines signs of a woman’s interest or indifference based on her reactions to a man’s attentions. It suggests actions to judge romance, such as sharing or withholding favors, keeping or dropping contact, and the response to practical jokes like a broken umbrella.
A man named Edwards, eight miles west of Peoria, used kerosene to start a kitchen fire that spread rapidly. Three children died in the blaze and Bri and Mrs. Harris were severely burned, possibly fatally. Harris works as a coal miner.
Special to the Sun from Topeka Kansas reports a heated clash between Standard Oil and the state over oil control. Senate and House pass a refinery bill despite opposition led by Roscoe Stubbs and claims of bribery and lobby influence. Governor Hoch expected to sign, triggering a boycott by Standard Oil and a push for a convict-run refinery in the heart of oil fields costing about $200,000.
Berlin has started a new industry turning old stained playing cards from hotels clubs and many establishments in Germany Austria Belgium Switzerland into like new ones. They are cleaned rubbed with benzine dried pressed finished polished and edges trimmed before sale. Each card is individually inspected to ensure it is as good as new.
In Washington on February 17 Rabbi Abraham Simon of the Washington Hebrew congregation offered a prayer in the House marking a rare public inclusion. The historic moment reflects a long standing tradition of diverse faiths participating in congressional ceremonies.
Special to The Sun Washington February 17 John Hay continues as Secretary of State in the Roosevelt administration. The article extols his international reputation and outlines his leadership during and after the Spanish American War, noting his push for open door policy and the Panama Canal via the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. It also covers his career from Civil War service to editor and diplomat.
A Korean taste for cigarettes has grown rapidly with native tobacco used in long pipes and in cities. Cigarettes have become nearly universal where affordable, previously imported from Japan and now a rising local presence signals shifting habits. The piece urges reflecting on daily energy and warns against leaks.
A brief reflection contrasts measured effort with needless exertion across daily tasks. It notes people overinvest energy, using tools or means as if they were improvised pry bars, and urges more efficient, purposeful action.
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