Public officials and free passes from street railway firms
The Sun discusses how a number of councilmen accept free passes from a street railway company. It argues such favors undermine public trust, may violate laws in some states, and urges officials to refuse all corporate favors to maintain integrity and public confidence.
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Indiana
SUN
THE
Street Railway Company
Street Railay Corporation
Street Railway Corporation
McGowans
Joneses
Mortgage Taxation Debate and Deduction Law Question
The piece notes New York and Indiana actions on mortgage taxation and real estate mortgaged. It cites the $700 mortgage deduction law whose constitutionality is under review by the state supreme court. It questions why real estate owners cannot deduct unpaid mortgage from assessed valuation similar to personal property deductions.
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New York
Indiana
State Supreme Court
Ousting old office-holders and city reform items
A collection of fragmented notes cites public benefit from ousting incumbents in Seth Low era New York and calls for rail safety upgrades at Indianapolis crossings. Mentions Floyd Woods rail legislation influence, a $20 0000 brick house, a cabinet secretary resignation, rural telephone studies, a Paoli woman threatening a dentist, Feiberman’s return, a park board purge, and a June anniversary toast.
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Seth Low
New York
ICM to Probe Great Northern Northern Pacific Consolidation
Interstate Commerce Commission will investigate the proposed railroad merger next week. The probe could yield information for a presidential message to Congress. The public and government seek clarity on how far consolidations should go and whether government control may be needed or rates and management altered.
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THE
SUN
Interstate Commerce Commission
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Congress
United States
Solomon Kiser
Lon Boyd
Foley
George Hunt
Commercial Club
Indianapolis
John Mendenhall
Martinsville
Kentucky Republicans Raise Defense Funds for Caleb Powers
The text argues that Kentucky Republicans can fund Caleb Powers' defense without Indiana aid. It suggests the proposed fund by ex Gov. Taylor could be seen as a corruption fund, likening it to an appropriation the Kentucky legislature earlier opposed.
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Kentucky
Caleb Powers
Indiana
Taylor
Park Board Orders Survey For Fall Creek Boulevard
Park board directs quick survey and mapping of the proposed Fall Creek boulevard. Property owners along the creek offer a free 100 foot strip. Once built, the boulevard promises lasting benefit for both current residents and future generations.
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Park Board
Fall Creek Boulevard
Pianos and butter ripple through farm life in 1901 note
An 1901 remark links piano sales to farmer life and dairy tasks. The farmer's daughter struggles to milk cows daily while keeping her fingers limber for a piano stunt, suggesting strain on rural routines. The writer hints at broader consequences on country butter quality.
Shortcomings in Street Railway Service Exposed
The News notes issues in the street railway system as service faltered during the freezing spell and only now begins to thaw.
President-elect Palma Named New York School Master
The president-elect of Cuba Tomas Estrada Palma is described as a New York school master who will guide the youthful Cuban republicans when needed. The remark signals Palma's expected authority and leadership role in shaping the new government.
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Cuba
Tomas Estrada Palma
New York
City Council Faces Racial Bias Claims Over Street Car Passes
Citizens question unequal treatment as some councilmen received street car passes while others did not. The debate centers on fairness and potential discriminatory practices within municipal decisions.
Primary conventions may unsettle courthouse machinery
A brief note warns that political conventions could disrupt court operations, causing the courthouse machinery to jump several cogs. The article highlights potential delays and the need for contingency planning as processes adjust to shifting schedules and political influences.
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Court House
Rogers on Zanzibar duty may seek senate nomination
B Rogers of Shoals in Indiana has spent four to five months serving Uncle Sam's interests at Zanzibar via wireless telegraphy. He has been granted two months additional leave to decide if he seeks a joint senate nomination. He aims for a secure position and may pursue the office if the opportunity arises.
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B. Rogers
Shoals
Indiana
Sam
Zanzibar
Rogers
Patterson and Warren mingle in Washington power stories
Washington tales recount T M Patterson delaying arrival due to a mining trial, and his long shifting political alignments. Also highlights Senator Proctor’s vast Vermont marble empire with Proctor town, quarries, and a single company store that dominates local life and wages.
Miscellaneous Remarks From a 19th Century Page
The passage notes varied items from 1480 weapon use by the Gujarat sultan to factory accident rates in bad weather. It mentions life expectancy in Norway, gilded legs of Japanese girls, a kelp paper-making machine in California, and blind people by country in Europe. It highlights Minnesota’s nickname and its large flour and butter output.
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Gujarat
India
Norway
California
Ireland
Spain
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with testimonials
A 19th century advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh case and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal medicine. It includes endorsements from Toledo wholesalers West Trouax Vaulprse Kinnan Marnyix and notes price as 15 cents per bottle with testimonials available.
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Hall
F.J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West , Trouax
Vaulprse
Kinnan & Marnvix
Home Decor Trends and Custom Lamps in Vintage Style
A plain deep toned wall with cut out floral sprays creates charm under a moulding. Custom lamps from cherished bowls or jars show how to harmonize lighting with rooms using oil-vessel burners and globes. Chinese mats are straw and heavy. Japanese mats use cotton warp for flexibility. Large floral patterns dominate upholstery with red and blue hues on natural grounds.
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Satsuma
Notable Figures in Illness Writing Records and Discoveries
Richard Henry Stoddard, famed American poet, lies gravely ill in New York after his son Lorimer’s death. Atlanta’s William F. Glenn posts a 12 097 word postal card record in 70 hours, surpassing a 5 200 word prior best. General Fitzhugh Lee readies a southern lecture tour on peace and war in the United States and Cuba, with about 15 Chautauqua talks next summer. David Samuels finds a cave near La Crosse with ancient drawings and artifacts. Under Mrs. Susan C Warren’s will, almost 150 000 dollars fund education and charity, with a 50 000 permanent foundation planned near West Brook Maine. Scott Miller gains control of Mammoth Cave visitor funds in Kentucky litigation. Dr George Grogham’s four daughters diverge, one in Switzerland and one in California. A Washington letter to The Black Eagle, M. D., arrives. two Black Eagles exist in Congress De Graffenreid of Texas and Clapp of Minnesota. The postmaster delivers the letter to De Graffenreid.
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William F. Glenn
Atlanta
Fitzhugh Lee
United States
Cuba
David Samuels
la Crosse
Wis
Susan Cornelia Warren
Samuel Downes Warren
Boston
West Brook
W. Scott Miller
Louisville
Mammoth Cave
George Grogham
Switzerland
California
Black Eagle
M. D
Washington, D. C
Congress
de Graffenrgid
Texas
the Piney Woods
Senator Clapp
Minnesota
Fergus Falls
de Graffenreid
What They Say Ed Fowler and Others in The Sun
A compiled column presents quotes from figures such as Ed Fowler Armin Koehne Judge Leathers Adolph Asch F H Carter and many others. They discuss topics including newspapers business ethics politics and social issues with a mix of humor and caution. The remarks touch on Roosevelt smoke consumers streetcar service and community standards reflecting Indianapolis concerns.
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Armin Koehne
Stuckmeyer
Judge Leathers
Adolph Asch
F. H. Carter
Cc. W. Merrill
John J. Rochford
Billy” Fisher
the Sun
L. W. Holmes
Roosevelt
Gen. Taylor
Indianapolis
E. J. Gallespohl
M. L. Clawson
Witty exchanges and social jests in a metropolitan column
Snippets from city life show Smallbore mulling Rhode Island move and widow lamenting self financed mourning bonnet. Mrs Gush invites dinner despite dull company. Tutter values a square meal. Uncle Jake’s heady change provokes Willie. A girl jokes about wild oats and a basket of actresses photographs hints at a risqué past.
State Court Actions Noted In District Court Docket
James M. Shook of New Lisbon indicted for second degree murder in the death of John Ryan of Cambridge City. George Earl Lafayette received an indeterminate prison sentence for killing a horse owned by Carl Samuelson and selling its hide. Charles Cordell of Bedford arrested on charges of holding up two women and attempting to steal a watch. Herbert Estell of Knightstown arrested in Anderson for hauling five quarts of nitroglycerin through streets.
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James M. Shook
New Lisbon
John Ryan
Cambridge City
George Earl» Lafayette
Carl Samuelson
Charles Cordell
Bedford
Herbert Estell
Knightstown
Anderson
Prominent Methodist Nelson Gillam in Critical Condition
Richmond Indiana reports Rev Nelson Gillam aged 87 a leading Methodist pastor is in critical condition after an illness doctors say he may not recover.
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Richmond
Ind
Nelson Gillam
Reform Promise Fails as Indianapolis Mayor Faces Criticism
The Carthage Record notes Chas Bookwalter, mayor of Indianapolis, promised to enforce Nicholson law and curb vice but reports say gambling and saloons flourish. The piece also cites Rush county murder rates and critiques buttering taxes as unjust and harmful to poor residents.
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Kingdom Come
Carthage
Indianapolis
Chas. Bookwalter
Salem
Rush County
Rushville Star
Michigan City Dispatch
Pretty Stock Feature in Military Attire
A plain white silk military stock admired for its flannel waist fit. It reaches near the top, opens three inches at the front, and is laced with gold cord through three eyelets embroidered near the edge.
Swirl of Society Highlighted in Meadville Gatherings
Mrs. John T. Brush visits Meadville while the Columbia club hosts a dinner dance next Friday. Invitations go out for the Nellie Moore and Custer Ryker wedding on January 15 at the N Bast street home. Knights of Columbus take full third-floor clubrooms in the McCunt building on Washington Street for social uses.
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John T.brush
Meadville
Columbia Club
Henrietta Sehrake
Richmond
Ladies’ Club
German House
W. A. Ketcham
Sarah Wilson
R. C. Arnold
the Grand
A. L. Furgason
C. C. Furgason
Nellie Moore
Custer Ryker
N. Bast-st
Knights of Columbus
McCunt Building
Washington-st
Society
J. N. D. Reeves
Columbus
Ind
C. G. Cameron
Walter Grubb
G. B. Cameron
R. F. Lenox
George Lenox
Carl Cameron
Indianapolis
Man Ends Life After Dismissal For Drinking
William Seymour, discharged from a railroad job for drunkenness, killed himself by taking strychnine in Valparaiso Indiana. An invalid widow and two children survive the deceased.
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Valparaiso, Ind
William Seymour
A Cure for Lumbago Uses Pain Balm Relief
Amherst Virginia man W C Williamson says a year of lumbago pain ended after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He reports complete relief where other remedies failed and notes the product is sold by all druggists.
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W. C. Williamson
Amherst, Va
Chamberlain
Officers listed for The Sun liner help program
The document names John H. Holliday as President Henry Eitel as Vice President Howard M. Foltz as Treasurer and Charles S. M'Bride as Secretary. It invites readers to help themselves to a liner in The Sun's help liners with office at 123-15 E. Ohio Street.
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John H. Holliday
Henry Eitel
Howard M. Foltz
Charles 8S. M'Bride
SUN
J. P. Frenzel
Frederick Fahnley
James F. Failey
John A. Butler
Henry Wetzel
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Edward QO. Wolcott
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Charles Hansen
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London
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J. B. Pugh
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Detroit Free Press
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