Sun Building notices and subscription rates excerpt
An OCR fragment shows contact and advertising details for the Sun newspaper located at SUN Building 123 East Ohio Street. It lists subscription rates outside city three dollars annually, six months one dollar fifty, and monthly rates. It mentions seeking agents to handle communications for publication and advertising rates via the business manager and editor.
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Fragmentary Notice Prompting Telephone Contact
A damaged OCR snippet asks the reader to call a telephone number or send information, indicating a request to confer a favor at a local office. The text appears incomplete with stray characters and garbled words. No clear names, dates, or locations are recoverable from the fragment.
People and trusts key to coming election mood
In the wake of pending financial legislation, the public may oppose imperialism and distrusts the trusts that dominate commerce. McKinley’s administration is blamed for trust growth, while Bryan is praised as a leader capable of challenging Mark Hanna. The People seek a change and a platform vigorous against trusts.
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Unitedes
Histori Us
William McKinley
McKinley
Heither
Bryan
Yife
Mark
Hanna
Ryan
Mark Hanna
Puerto Rican liberty and US policy clash in late 19th century debate
Fragmented OCR text discusses US control over Puerto Rico, imperial motives, and tariff plans amid social unrest. It mentions occupation, Native lands, protectionism, and comparisons to other colonial pressures, hinting at punitive measures and economic leverage. The prose is disjointed, reflecting damaged source material.
Ghoulish Board Criticized Over Sewer Plan and Press
Indianapolis editors denounce the Board of Safety as a ghoul for discharging two police and firemen without stated reasons. The piece condemns taxpayer sewer assessments, praises Rev Quayle for denouncing a sensational plan, and criticizes officials for evasive behavior and political wink and joshing.
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Beard
Board of Safety
Swirl of Society Highlights Card Parties and Prizes
Mr and Mrs George Gay host a Tuesday night card party. Mrs Charles F Daly led a Manhattan party Monday afternoon. Christchurch tea, Mrs Thomas G Barry host Monday. German ladies club seeks Saturday afternoon event. Miss Gail Smith plans a toast dinner Thursday. Mrs T A Goodwin marked her 77th birthday Monday. Agnes Hitt entertained the George H Thomas relief corps Tuesday. J T Owens announces Mae Owens Milner engagement to H W Milner of Newport News Va wedding March 7. Rev Lewis Brown welcomed at St Pauls church Monday night. Bishop and Mrs Francis hosted, Aquilla Jones introduced new rector. Monday club marks fifth anniversary Monday night at Propylaeum. officers present. Rev W A Quayle spoke. Ida Gray Scott sang. Young Women's club held second card and dancing party Monday evening at 25 E North St clubhouse. Reception room adorned with towers. prizes to Miss Lucy Reeder and Joseph Digan. Elizabeth Tierney played piano inside dancing Tell. Party led by Mrs Margaret Conwell, director. Club serves young working women, not a union.
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George Gay
Charles F. Daly
Manhattan
Christchurch
College-ave
Agnes Hitt
George H. Thomas Relief Corps
J. T. Owens
Mae
H. W. Milner
Newport News
Lewis Brown
St. Paul’s Church
Lucy Reeder
Joseph Digan
Elizabeth Tierney
Tell
Margaret Conwell
Disgraceful to Die Rich Says Papers Across Cities
A compilation of editorial quips from several papers condemning wealthier deaths, politics of marriage happiness, suffrage jokes, British naval spending, and the legendary joubert misfortunes, framed as a lighthearted roundup of opinions and wry commentary.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Vital Blood Purity
Advert says Hood's Sarsaparilla cleanses and enriches blood boosting energy. Claims it settles tired feeling and tones the system. Notes non-irritating cathartic action and claims to aid piles.
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Hood
Ventriloquist Doctor Tests Nerve of Boys for Surgery
A Edinburgh surgeon Dr MW Tavish sought a brave lad to assist in operations. He tested applicants with a grinning skeleton, offering hot gruel to prove nerve endurance. One small boy endured, taunting the skull, and earned the post amid the doctor’s roaring laughter. It recounts further tales of Col. Richard F. Denton and other sporting and social anecdotes from mid‑19th century sources.
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Mw’ Tavish
Edinburgh
The
Chicago Chronicle
Chicago
Richard F. Denton
Dr. Denton
Kentucky
Merry Oakes
Plains
California
Grant
Vicksburg
St. Louis
Joplin
Lincoln
Edward G Gardner M's'ging jeweler at Hubbard block
Brazilian Balm Cures Coughs colds and croup 20 doses i e An Old Nurse for Childress Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething should always be used for children It soothes the child softens the gums allays pain cure wind colic and is the best remedy for diarrhoe Twenty five cents a bottle A Fall Meal for 100 Is our Business Lunch served daily from 10 am to 2 pm Ladies' lunch served on second floor Ormonde 16 W Pearlet Neckhands put on shirts free Progress Laundry Tel 1121 Try Merchants' Lunch 250 Union station restaurant Ponder's Photo Studio and Art Store Be the beautiful photographs made by Stanton L Wilhite before going elsewhere
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Our Business
Ormonde
W. Pearlet
Songs and Sketches of a Singer and Other Fragments
A collage of playful verses and vignette lines recounting singing, whist games, a charitable restaurant owner, school memories, Shakespearean nods, and a sheriff quip about a stranded company. The prose threads through family moments, modest humor, and curious library imagery with scattered names and literary allusions.
Democratic national chairman drift hints and quips
A collage of quotes from newspapers notes political figures. It references Yom Taggart as possible ill health excuse for declining chairmanship, mentions Illinois supreme court ruling on prenatal damages, and comments on longevity due to sanitary science.
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Bill Mason
Russia
Great Britain
Lafayette Courier
Anderson’ Bulletin
Ilinois
Marion Chronicle
Chicago capitalists buy Tampico ranch and cattle
A Tampico dispatch reports a Chicago syndicate closed a deal for the J. O. Eridson ranch, comprising 1,010,000 acres adjoining Tampico and 100,000 head of cattle for $1,822,000 in gold. The Armogurs are said to control the purchasing group.
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Austin
Tex
Tampico
Mex
Chicago
J. O. Eridson
Armogurs
Howells and Kipling Fame Through Name Shape
In a reflection on Howells and Kipling, the author notes the joy of recognition and the power of a resonant name. It compares dropping first names for memorable impact, citing Kipling as Joseph J. Rudyard Kipling and others who achieved distinction by naming choices. It discusses patronymic renunciations and the ear for fame through distinctive branding.
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Kipling
Joseph John Rudyard Kipling
Chicago Times- Herald
Joseph J.R. Kipling
Napoleon Bonaparte
John Broadripp
John Rollands
Henry Irving
Henry M. Stanley
Mr. Kipling
James B. Taylor
James B. Matthews
Bayard Taylor
Brander Matthews
Rudyard Kipling
The Inventors Lightning Wealth and Forgotten Names
A nostalgic survey notes early inventors earned vast sums from devices like the can opener and return ball while names fade. It cites figures such as around a million dollars for the opener, fifty thousand a year from a return hall, and high yearly earnings from Dancing Jim Crow and Pharaohs serpents, while many inventors remain unknown.
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United States
John Gilpin
Luncheon Scenes And Fashion Reflections From A Friday Menu
A social luncheon in a blue room features fish net curtains rose silk sash, a cheerful glow, and a carefully prepared Friday menu. The menu includes clear soup, baked fish, croquettes, salad and cheese straws, charlotte russe, and coffee. A spectator’s remark on loose coats resembling coffee sacks sparks a brief reaction.
Newmarket gowns offend locals as theater fashion shifts
A sad eyed man condemns low necklines while noting Newmarkets in light colors look fine on Mrs May Wright Sewall. He recalls New York and Chicago women keeping high necklines though Indianapolis standards spark debate. A Grand stock member seen with a violet velvet coat and plume adorned companion labeled as two perfect poems in violet.
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May Wright Sewall
Newmarket
Opera House
New York
Chicago
Grand Stock Company
Ann Teek
HAPPENINGS HERE AT HOME INDIANA NEWS SUMMARY
Local items include F Harry Miller declared insane and claiming to be a preacher. West Indianapolis Boer club hosts second reception and pig roast at Wulf's hall Tuesday. Mortgage claimants contesting H E Southwell on old Premier steel plant must file by March 2. Mrs Martha Harris, mother of U S minister to Austria, is seriously ill at Greenfork Wayne county. Indiana government bond claim reduced by 73,497.31 from 700,000. Barton hotel furniture awarded to W H Messenger as Field’s sale stands. Correction: Indian apolis light infantry misnamed. should be Indianapolis light infantry. Indiana & Ohio railroad incorporated with 800,000 capital. plans electric lines Albany to Bluffton and Hartford City to Portland. Directors listed. officers named. Central Christian church Boys brigade to present military musical program Wednesday. George G Neumeister’s 734 Virginia avenue tailor shop robbed of suit and unfinished coat. Lincoln and Washington temperance views discussed with Marion county prohibition league. Judge McMaster orders American plate glass company officers to show business condition in suit with Depauw university stockholder. Alexandria examination set for March 13. Divorce cross complaint reveals threat to dispose property for whisky and rifle threat. State auditor refuses Tontine surety company Detroit permission to do Indiana business. Price recovering from alleged drugging and robbery at Teal’s saloon. Teal found with $15 and Mrs Price with $40.
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F. Harry Miller
Boer Club
West Indianapolis
Wulf
H. E. Southwell
Premier Steel
Martha Harris
Addison C. Harris
U. S
Austria
Greenfork
Wayne County
Harris
Indiana
Judge Leathers
W. H. Messenger
Richard A. Field
Field
Bartons
Indianapolis Lght Infantry
Kelly
Greenwood
Indianapolis Light Artillery
Indianapolis Light Infantry
Indiana & Ohio Railroad Company
Albany
Bluffton
Hartford City
Portland
J. W. Kern
Robert 8. Duncan
Charlies W. Moores
R. P. Duncan
Indianapolis
B. C. Mason
Buffalo
W. L. Adams
Niagara Falls
A. M. Gore
St. Louis
R. L. Porter
George .H. Gifford
Tipton
J. M. Gore
C. Mason
Boys’ Brigade
Central Christian Church
George G. Neumeister
Virginia Ave
Lincoln
Washington
Marion County Prohibition League
B. I. Allen
Springfield
Judge McMaster
American Plate Glass Company
Depauw University
Alexandria
Frank
Anna Kupperte
Mra Kupperte
Hart
Tontine Surety Company
Detroit
Company advertises 3 percent interest compounded semi annually
A financial offer states the firm will pay 3 percent annual interest with compounding every six months on deposits starting at 1 dollar. The notice emphasizes upward deposit eligibility and the favorable rate for savers seeking steady returns.
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Detroit Free Press
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Cleveland Press
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Edgeways
Self Culture Magazine
Kegan -Paul
London
Prince of Wales
John Afilwas
John Millais
Holliday
Scotland
Mr. Browning
Mr. Arnold
Edward G. Gardner
M's'ging Jeweler
Hubbard Block
Progress Laundry
Union Station
Ponder’s
Stanton L. Wilhite
Bliffkins—Smithers
Biffkins
Shakspere
Sappho
Zaza
William
King Bee
Henry, Sr
Papa
Henry
Byron
Irving
James Russell Lowell
Spirit OF the State Press
Mexico
William Dean
Howells
Montreal
Howell's
Saturday Press
Italy
Walist
Ainslee
N. P. Price
Frank Teal
Sa Lgon
N. Alabama Sr
Teal
Price
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Neoneave Anderson
Bronson
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Union Pacific
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Indianapolis Gas Co
Indiana Trust Co
TRU Cornet
Nese Seblagtes
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