New Year Tales and a Fatal Twist of Honor
A washed out Century of comic moral tales and lurid vignettes from Indianapolis inspired by New Year rituals. Dick Thomas fights a rival for a girl, is shot by fate after a streetcar romance ends in tragedy. A sentimental Major and a betrayed Brigid spark a cautionary tale. A Christmas Tree tableau ends with Gracie’s quiet despair and a fatal twist as poverty and deception collide in a stark, timeless vignette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the News
Dick Thomas
Dick “Thomas
Bussin
Charles
Francesca de ‘Remini
Charles Gordon
Hick Thames
Wadcock
Cruiservilla
Trim
Indianapolia
Dick Thowne
the &S
Todiananlis
Joe
Nebraska
Gracie
the Drawalic Critic
Odd character and homes in a wartime Christmas tale
A fragmentary humorous piece contrasts homeless men with Christmas mood, detailing oddities of a Canadian regiment and a bachelor’s misfortunes. It recalls a soldier named Smith famed for meals, baths, and a strange Christmas stew moment amid a sunny Canadian day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Canada
Smith
Mr. Smith
South
Poem on power and politics ends with unredeemed pledge sale
A satirical verse recounts a scene with the parasite of power, a Hoosier statesman, and a ledger of unredeemed pledges. It then shifts to Catholic church plans in the city, noting new churches and a school, with Belmon t and Haughville sites and a possible east side edifice funded by residents. Also a local flour ad from Gilt Edge Mills at 22 Mass Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statesman
Perhays
Pel
Belmont
Immaculate Conception
John Joseph Biesel
Haughville
Deaf and Dumb Asylum
Mass,ave
Mayor hands fines and sentences in drunkenness case
Denny uses first act of the year to fine Cornelius McCarty forty five dollars and costs and imposes a thirty day workhouse sentence for third offense drunkenness. Juveniles and others face fines, custody, and lectures after incidents on a morning train and at local saloons.
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Murzoner
Denny
Corneliua McCarty
Con
Jeff Davidson
John Brady
Willie Thoms
Lake Erie
Oficer Lewis
Michael Bolen
Barker
Charles Burns
Burns
Hattery
W. Washings Toast
Barne
Dexi
Mississipri St
Raftery
Muust
Grace Burns
Bert Cookingham
Ex-Treasury Agent Discusses Alaska Scandals
A registered ex-Treasury agent in Denison spoke with a Sun reporter about alleged scandals in Alaska. He argues mainland Alaska differs from the reports, noting miners’ limited earnings and seasonal mobility, and suggests widespread but exaggerated misconduct among men and Indians, while acknowledging some improprieties. Masculine and climate factors are cited as drivers of alleged behavior, with some men supporting Indian families.
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Treasury
Ryan
Denison House
Sun
Alaska
Michigan
Wisconsin
Seal Islands
Samaer
Indiana
Post Office Robbery Sparks Citywide Rumor and Inquiry
A small midwestern town reels after the post office is robbed of 2260 dollars, later revised to 2460, triggering police and private detectives to search the city for suspects who are rumored to have fled to Louisville. Local officials report sightings but offer no concrete leads as Dr. Tanner prepares a lecture on alcohol at the Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Louisville
Tanner
Christian Church
Giio and
Felawarests
New York
Donna Anna County
Colorado
Amsterdam
Ibsa
Leland
Lake Shore Road
Gov. Porter
Untitled Meat Safety Findings Stir Public Concern
A public health writer warns that meat and vegetables may carry virulent germs unseen by taste. Inspectors report diseased hogs and damaged stock sold to consumers, with cases traced to slaughterhouses and markets. Calls grow for live stock inspection and stricter enforcement to curb tainted meat and related poisoning risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fob
Bis
Conn
Timay
Duiu
Gossip and theater notes from Indianapolis circa New Year
A column mix of legal name lore, history notes, and theater previews. Mentions lawyers named with B initials, Governor Porter, Tom Hardin, Sepjagda Harriesu, President Johnson anecdotes, and Bryton play at the Grand. Also covers Murray and Murray catering for New Year matinees, Miss Blanche Seymour, Richard Mororco, Nellie Page, and Park theater crowd estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Bryton
Indianapolis
Bryton
Wii Graham
Micatrace Thorne
Annie
Wraser Coulter
Gravan
Mr. Garwood
Denver Dan
Murray
Blanche Seymour
Richard Mororco
Nellie Page
Herne
Posterity of turmoil across cities and firms stirs news
Robert Garrett’s violence recurs Blaine remains at Khoma Washington trip canceled Pittsburgh brickmakers plan March strike for higher pay Patent leather trust raises prices by fifteen per cent Equity court Nashville requires congressional certificate for vans rep Chicago anarchists oppose police restraining meetings Old world governments curb emigration Lindauer Bros Chicago accused of fraud valued at 92100 receivers appointed for C W B railroad Rail debts at two million Congressman Springer bets on statehood for Dakota Washington Montana New Mexico Foreign cattle firms in Dundee Montreal devastate American cattlemen Cheyenne Arapahoe reservations Londres stay Havana cigar deal at Desehler’s Bates house stand
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Robert Garrett
Blaine
Khoma
Washington
Pittsburgh
Equity Court
Nashville
Vans
Chicago
America
Acuta
Lindauer Bros
H.C. Yerguson
Orlands Stith
W. & B. Road
Springer
Dakota
Montana
New Mexico
Dundee
Montreal
Cheyenne
Arapahoe
The Ways of Women and Blondes in Society Life
Mrs George Gould’s gift is a string of pearls valued around 290,000 with a diamond clasp, and a reporter watches a skilled seamstress clocking high daily stitch counts. A dramatic New York figure carries a coffin on her back with a tale of love and rivalries, while Mme Boulanger and Mme Lavroffsky appear amid social gossip. Blond hair remains fashionable despite claims of its decline, and a London dresser touts the blonde as the era’s enduring beauty. New bedroom sets debut at Win G Edlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gould
Gould
Pontieman
Union Square
New York
Ina Berliner
Mme. Boulanger
Saya
Taris
Boulanger
Italy
Sue
Peat
Russia
M. Lavroffsky
St. Petersburg
Grgeat
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Smlucsuck
Lndianapolis
Mason
Bridget
Hoss
Jacié
Nid
Jebulces
Fate
Lope
Charity
Wiem
Tievny
Wort
Yu Ponrican
Poe
Think
James Brown Potter
Pigeur
Br. Tanner
Frank Dougherty
Stow Haughyilla
Whiley-ave
Karp
Marrison
Harrison
Jarrison
Merrill
W. V. Beoker
Chicago Tribune
Blackford
Blackstone
Judson
Bacon
Britton
Bracton
Bisphan
Broome
Benjamin I
Butler
Tom Hardin
Sepjagda Harriesu
Tom
Gen. Harrison
Bardin
Stamo
Tara
Sam “Mail
Lea
Londres
Havana
Desehler
Bates House
Feannis Whist Players
Blontes
Win
G. Edlers
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