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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1903
Page
5
The colored elevator operator Charles Brown, dismissed by county commissioners, faces unclear prospects for a city post. City officials deny upcoming placement citing no room, while Brown’s supporters warn of political fallout from his loss and his six-year, 0 monthly position.
John Mitchell recounted a somber tale at the Clover dinner about two sisters whose hard work as seamstresses keeps them in a small room sewing. The younger longs for rest while the elder coldly answers that work comes before pleasure. The story, meant as serious, underscored Mitchell’s view on life’s gravity.
A pair of vellum bound volumes tied with hide thong and dated Paris 1590 and 1672, allegedly looted from a Mexican monastery during a patrol in 191% era, were brought to New Albany by George Trink. The volumes, printed by Plantin and Gutenberg successors, include a 16th century Bible variant and a tract on sacraments. The owner suspects the items formed part of a larger mission trove recovered during a Mexican raid, though no names or exact origins are confirmed.
In Jeffersonville Indiana Capt J Howard preserves a mule drawn streetcar line on a main thoroughfare despite a looming electric railway. The line spans over a mile with four aging cars and operates end to end serving residents. setbacks include a chronic deficit and a stalled move to electric traction.
Washington February 1 The House debated the military appropriation bill with Mr Hall chairing invited criticism from Mr Hay Virginia who urged defeating the report He opposed paying three percent on officers deposits totaling three thousand dollars arguing the government could borrow at five percent He also objected to a provision allowing writers to time with added rent later in the day Senate action followed as Senator Quay sought a unanimous consent date and hour for a final vote in March
A New York man Alexander Hultzman describes crafting real diamonds into fingernails, claiming stones weigh up to a fraction of a carat each. He recounts a tale of a Broadway front tooth setting and explains the technique avoids full tooth cuts while detailing plans to place up to 75 diamonds on thumbs of a single wearer. They anticipate the effect will cause much “hand talking” on stage.
Chicago reports a bold swindle where Bartholomae, an American merchant, gave $7 227 to supposed Count Tanillo and kin to secure a guardian role for an illegitimate child. The pair fled with the money after leaving a bag of old papers behind. A second Italian duo, Behnall and Son, is linked to past deceptions. Local grocers O Connor & Co. and Behnall & Co. face price concerns in the market.
Dialogue from a domestic scene where Nita and Bobby discuss a chaotic day after Alice and Alice’s mother joined a misguided beauty regimen inspired by Celeste Mars chand in the Woman Guide. The scene reveals mistaken experiments with a strawberry mask and accidental chaos among the household.
In a Philadelphia item, Celeste breaks down as Bobby consoles her after confessing she killed her mother and sister. Nita reveals she sent out beauty ads for money, planning outrageous acts to fund a new frock causing shock and sorrow.
A Rushville gathering featured a lively progressive gala game where two guests seized control in a humorous arm and hair tug standoff over a pool of bets. The hostess halted the fracas as bets were called off, adding odd interest to an already lively afternoon.
An investigator reports brutal starvation wages earned by seamstresses producing delicate trims and dresses in tenements and workshops. Workers are paid pennies per dozen items, with much of the heavy labor outsourced to other women who carry pieces across the city. The article highlights the low wages for lace edgings, crepe fashions, Boy’s outfits, and petticoats, noting the daily earnings and travel costs that erode any modest living.
A Carbondale item notes a deed recording John Matecki to Tanon Matecki Jr for land with unusual sustenance terms. Also reports Cole Younger planning a Chicago based Wild West show with Lee Lounger and James, and mentions local dental ads and Indiana Dental College notices.
An OCR damaged notice describes service from Quann and Crescent Route to Florida and New Orleans with through sleepers via Penney lines, Dig Four route and C. Me wpe raiteny. It lists a 9.16 p.m. departure from Cins Giinall with double duty service to St. Augustine and mentions FINRLDs bank and W. C. Rinvarnon in Cinai bth.
A damaged snippet describes a supposed remedy for teething and child ailments. It claims to soothe the child set milk colic and diarrhea, touting benefits of a lining and gentle relief. The text uses antiquated language and appears promotional in nature.
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