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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1907
Page
6
A nostalgic essay laments modern marriages relying on money for appearances. It recalls 19th century homemaking, the shelter of a feather bed, and the joy of early housekeeping. The author contrasts homebuilding with boarding house life, urging brides to start with trousseau and home preparations after the honey moon.
Report says refugees in the area possess about 2 million dollars yet endure hunger and cold. Secretaries discuss investing unspent funds while relief efforts falter. Tens of thousands live in damp, rented shacks and tents as winter rains worsen misery. Authorities contrast funds with proposed hospital plans and relief priorities.
Manila dispatch notes massive rail and harbor construction under government oversight with over 45 million to be spent on railways in three years. International Banking Corp and J G White Co fund 20 million for lines on Negros, Cebu and Panay, with Moy Mogul locomotives from Baldwin. Luton lines bond issue oversubscribed in London. Large lumber, tobacco and sugar investment planned. many Americans settling in the archipelago. English capital signals Japan’s restraint per Anglo Japanese alliance.
Popcorn vender from Dowagiac Michigan rose to U S Senator for Michigan succeeding Gen Alger. He befriended Speaker J T Rich who made him a page in 1879, studied law, joined railroads as counsel, became state game warden, built logging railroads, earned about 100000 during Pere Marquette branch deals, and acquired Grand Rapids Herald. Born May 12 1858 married 1885 Maria Osterhout father of Wm Alden Smith Jr. elected to Congress in 1880s and 1890s with growing majorities.
A bold transportation note from January 6, 1907, reports an air of speed as travel between Chicago and New York aimed to reach about ten hours. Officials and engineers outline route plans and timetable targets for the rapid line, signaling progress in early long distance rail ambitions.
The Chicago Chronicle reports ground broken at La Porte Indiana for the Chicago New York Electric Air Line Railroad. Engineers anticipate ten hour trips, elimination of grade crossings, and a world leading high speed electric system funded by popular subscription. Stock offers begin at 32 dollars with a planned move to 35 after January 19.
Mary Kelly, an aged refugee, accuses the Relief Committee of handling refugees’ money as private funds. She describes torn-down shacks, relocation to Ingleside, and rent demands for cottages funded by donors. At Ingleside racetrack 500 residents live in cold stalls while 2,600,000 remains unspent amid deplorable sanitation and scarce food.
Special to The Sun reports President Roosevelt will attend the Rough Riders annual meeting in Prescott Arizona next July and may join the encampment of Spanish war veterans in Oklahoma next fall. The piece also advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for rheumatic pains, attributing temporary relief to external treatments and urging internal correction of blood acidity.
An heir of Baroness Burdett Coutts reportedly received 2 million dollars from her estate to settle whether he is a genuine poet. If true, he may quit writing. if not, he plans to write more than ever.
Dr. D. M. Bye of Indianapolis advertises the Original Oil Cure for cancer and tumors. The notice warns of imitators and offers free books upon request, with order details for obtaining the cure through 216 N Mingis St.
Buttons recovered. People’s Coal and Cement Co, successors to Logsdon Bros Fuel, operate from Room 8 in the Odd Fellows’ Building at Penn and Wash. Both phones listed.
The text notes that the par value amount is applied under current tariff rates for any portion of the road in operation, indicating a charge calculation based on the existing tariff framework. It reflects a financial/operational clause tied to road usage and pricing.
General Counsel Ian Wood of Marquette Building Chicago has been retained as general counsel for the Chicago New York Electric Air Line Railroad. Charles W Chase of Bort and Building Chicago will continue as general counsel for the Co Operative Construction Company.
Frederick H. Wood acts as sales agent for offices at 544 45 and 546 Monadneck Block Chicago with Hill Night entrance and 260 Dearborn Street. All offices remain open until 8 p m.
A catalog of branch offices and representatives listed across multiple cities including Indianapolis Milwaukee Lincoln Cleveland Boston Pittsburg Philadelphia Des Moines Minneapolis St Paul and more. Names and addresses cover firms such as GABLE & CLINTON W F PORTER HANCOCK CO Burr Bros Clapp Loomis Wie SON Higgins and Forsythe with offices in major buildings.
The legislative, judicial and executive appropriations measure carrying 30,855,833 was approved by the senate yesterday in Washington. The bill forms part of a total appropriation package of 36,855,833.
Mrs. Martisha Miller sues husband Oren Miller for divorce after 24 years of marriage, citing incompatibility and requesting custody of five children plus $10 monthly support. They wed in 1883 and separated January 1, 1907. husband described as Rooseveltion in race views and capable of earning $3 per month.
Bishop Anthony Koslowski founder of the Independent Catholic church and noted for his attacks on the Roman Catholic church died last night at St. Anthony's hospital in Chicago. The was announced from Chicago on January 15.
A vintage advertisement declares Pazo Ointment can cure itching bleeding blessing or protruding piles in six to fourteen days or a refund. The memo notes a price of 50 cents.
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