Indianapolis Sun Editorial Page Listing
The Indianapolis Sun editorial page lists Willis and Thompson as publishers. It notes daily publication except Sundays and gives the address at 133 and 135 E Ohio Street. Advertising reps are named Smith and Budd with a New York office and mentions Tribune Building Chicago and Third National Bank Building St Louis.
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Ohio Street
Smith & Budd
Runswick Building
Fifth Avenue
New York
Tribune
Chicago
Third National Bank
St. Louis
Roosevelt Taft split sparks in Indiana press debate
A Indianapolis Sun opinion piece critiques Taft's dismissal of Pinchot and warding off Ballinger accusations. It predicts Roosevelt's possible return to power, notes party tensions, and warns ongoing influence of corporate interests on government while calling for clear leadership from Indiana Democrats.
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Taft
Pinchot
Mr. Ballinger
Corporation
Mr. Pinchot
Mr. Taft
Ballinger
Abraham Lincoln
Roosevelt
Harry L. Stone
Indianapolis Sun
Indianapolis
Hamer
Rosevelt
Elibn Root
Rocksfeller
Mr. Roosevelt
William Jennings Bryan
Up-to-date Jokes and Witty Exchanges in Midland Town
A bootblack in Midland town picks up a cigar stub and asks for a match at a public house. The barman jokes he does not keep metohes to give away. The bootblack asks for nem and later plans to share a match from his box. A mix of quips follows from a recruit, a maid, servants, gamblers, and a photographer.
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Midland Town
The Rise of the One Act Play in American Vaudeville
The piece traces how vaudeville shifted from variety to dramatic one act plays led by George M. Cohan and later writers. It details key figures like Hugh Stanton Francesca Redding and B F Keith, noting manager support for fresh dramatic material and the impact on careers and theater lineups.
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Sonething
B. F. Keith
Filson
Erroll
Keith
Vaudeville Theater
Hugh Stanton
Francesca Redding
Acors
Robin Hilliard
Elvira Croix
Digby Bell
Louise Thorndyke Boucicault
Tme
Hilliard
George M. Cohan
New York
Cohan
Sam
F. F. Proctor
Albany
Tivde and Beaman
Brooklyn
Ony Pastor
Boston
Providence
Philadelphia
Shea
Buffalo
Moore
Detroit
Anderson and
Ziegter
Columbia
Cincinnati
Blanche Dayne
Cressy
Union Square Theater
Keiths
Providence House
United Booking Offices
E. F. Albee
Persy Willians
William Hammerstein
Mr. Keith
Mr. Cressy
Percy Williams
Circle Theater
Cressy & Dayne
Mr. Williams
Mr. Hammerstein
She Be Surprised By Kennett Harris
A humorous verse about a husband expecting big surprises from mining stock and inheritance while his wife remains unfazed by misfortunes and odd events. The speaker imagines shock at wealth and calamity, but his wife consistently anticipates or dismisses such shocks. The tone playful and witty, reflecting stock comic verse.
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Kennett Harris
Phonograph Record Foretells Widow’s Purchases
A Mississippi phrase from a 19th century column describes a husband setting a phonograph to repeat the warning to his wife about spending. The other item notes a bachelor’s blunt remark about loving married women, citing experience as reason for future living.
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Lysander John Appleton
Aighison Globe
Last Request From a Dying Man
An invalid on his deathbed asks for a single wish. He requests that friends avoid standing around whispering that he looks natural in death, preferring respectful distance and composure as he passes. The dialogue centers on dignity and farewell amid a grave moment.
Bald man compared to a king with his own children
A humorous exchange notes a bald man resembles a king who has no hair. The joke hinges on a play of words about hair presence and parentage.
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Nhe Smith
Ted Smith
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BAY Pop
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Smiths
Rences
America
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Lucifer
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