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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1904
Page
4
The Indianapolis Sun urges miners and operators to unite for a peaceful settlement, stressing the public interest over dividends and wages. It argues a swift, fair compromise preserves commerce and questions belligerence from either side, while noting Col. Harry B. Smith's election as county chairman and critiquing local councilmen.
A fragmentary column blends war vignettes and humorous quips. It recalls near the Yalu with a Russian volunteer’s wound not fatal, the sinking of the Retvizan at Chemulpo, and satirical asides about riches and social classes. The piece closes with references to an ironclad and a beetle and skeeter fable, credited to EDWARD SINGER.
A historical note lists presidents inaugurated on days other than March 4. It includes George Washington on April 20, 1783, James Monroe on March 5 in a second term, John Tyler on April 6, 1941, Zachary Taylor on March 5, 189, Millard Fillmore on July 10, 1850, Andrew Johnson on April 15, 1863, and Rutherford B. Hayes on March 5, 1817.
Incidental to the Third regiment's departure to Panama two army romances were postponed. Bride-to-be Miss Mary DeWitt, daughter of Gen. Calvin DeWitt, is to wed Dr. Robert M. Blanchard, surgeon of the regiment. The other case involves a Cincinnati sailor and the commandant’s daughter Miss Luck. Dr Blanchard's sisters, Elizabeth and Mary, have been in Cincinnati aiding preparations for the fort wedding next month.
A stalled long train west of Manitowoc blocked the road until two farmers named Flaherty and Kilner yoked their teams to the engine and hauled it clear, despite the engineer's failed attempts to move it.
The Cincinnati wife of the millionaire mayor is noted for equal presence in the East and Queen City. A frequent New York visitor, she is an avid horsewoman and enjoys sailing on her husband’s salt water yacht. Her society life is matched by philanthropy and quiet charity.
A woman and a man argue over reason versus impulse in a brisk dialogue aboard a muddy street. Polly mocks male logic and insists women know why they act, while Jack defends uncertainty and admits his own confusions. Their exchange touches romance, pride, and Washington’s Birthday gift plans.
The piece reviews multiple vaudeville bills including ENGLISH showing The Smart Get at the Park and mentions Empire City Unique and Ragtime acts. It notes songs such as Dancing on the Green and Love's Enchantment, lists performers Mamie Emerson Marion Smart Hattie Hopkins John Bailey and Lilian Russell, and references Weber Fields future Park Theatre appearance. It also discusses actors Jos Jefferson George Holland and an anecdote about the church around the corner and touches on fashions tights in musical comedy and updates on Viola Allen May Robson Julia Marlowe Tyron Power and Burdock Blood Bitters as filler.
Polly drags Jack Heavyfeather to the library in a playful scene about gifts and social schemes. The dialogue reveals a close, teasing friendship and a challenge to speak frankly about intentions. The excerpt showcases witty banter and flirtatious miscommunication between two women.
London reports on eccentric gifts linked to Prince Henry tours. An American woman offered a $3 policy for his pose in the U S, not acknowledged. A northern county couple celebrated a golden wedding with a tombstone gift. Paris Musee de l Armée received a donor’s collection of France shirts since the 1st republic. Austria Army Museum holds 5000 paper mache soldier models. Lilly Langtry toured Texas receiving live tarantula, a tame gun gimmick, and a pair of wicked-looking mules.
A pet goat owned by Oberg of Easington was buried at the expense of a local fraternal society in Chester. A polished casket was displayed for viewing before Georgy Reynolds delivered a brief eulogy. The interment took place in Griffin's cornfield.
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