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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1905
Page
4
Advice to Judge Anderson on Gas Case and Editorial Pressure
A satirical plea urges Judge Anderson to ignore lawyers and follow the Sun’s editorial line in the gas case. It claims the case is morally settled, the gas company guilty, and urges a harsh ruling to align with media opinions and public appetite while mocking law as malleable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
The
Sun
Pearson
Halifax
Honduras
Quince Allegedly Replaced Apple in Eden Tale
The claim that Eve gave Adam a quince instead of an apple suggests a harsher view of Eve’s disposition than previously thought, altering the traditional interpretation of the biblical episode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Eve
Port Arthur Surrender Details Vary Across Reports
Reports at the time of Port Arthur’s capitulation conflicted over Stoessel’s role and the army’s condition. Some said he resisted until subordinates urged surrender, citing wounds and exhausted supplies, while others claimed he wished to surrender earlier but was blocked. Observer Hector Fuller claimed two years of food, then later questions his authority and accuracy. The truth remains disputed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Arthur
Stoessel
Hector Fuller
Fuller
Reader
Che Foo
Crime’s Carnival and the World’s View of Lawlessness
A critical op-ed discusses Americans seen as more lawless than other nations. It cites a London Spectator call to stop disgracing the English speaking race and references a Chicago Tribune table of long-term crime statistics from seven years beginning with and including a cut text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Spectator
Chicago Tribune
Public policy and crime pace amid political corruption
The article notes 1890s murder totals and low execution rates, criticizing slow law processes and rising lynchings, and outlines political corruption in St. Louis, Missouri, Philadelphia, and federal departments. It urges a quail closed season and mocks Indiana's virulent senate mindset while a mayor favors railroad tax benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Missouri
Philadelphia
Senate
Hale's Five Term Maine Senator Banner Record
Senator Hale achieved the banner record as Maine’s longest elected senator with five full six year terms. The Maine Legislature in Augusta granted him re election by acclamation amid praise for his national service. Comparisons appeared with Trammell Hamlin Hamlin, prior senate member and Lincoln era vice president, noting differences in term lengths and succession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale
Maine
Augusta
National Capitol
Dermocvalie
Republican
Trannibal Hamlin
Lincoln
Ile
Senate
Hamlim
Uamlin
Senaior
Representative Southall Relates Anecdote on Congress
Mr. Southall of Virginia recalled an autumn anecdote from a western state during a joint debate. An opponent claimed the candidate seeking reelection had spent four years in office largely failing to move a bill out of committee after spending $20,000 of taxpayers’ money, prompting a sharp exchange on legislative costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southall
Virginia
Mr. Southall
American railroad statistics show freight growth and price drops
An authority on railroad statistics notes that freight ton miles rose from 90.5 billion in 1893 to 171.29 billion in 1903, a near 90 percent gain. The average rate per ton per mile fell from .893 to .781 cents, reducing by .112 cent per mile. Total rate reductions exceed $171 million. 1903 gross income reached $1.998 billion with $1.416 billion in expenses and $682 million net earnings, leaving $122 million for dividends after fixed charges of $560 million.
Countess Seeks War Aid Through Sewing For Soldiers
Countess Yassini, niece of the Russian ambassador, along with intimate friends, dedicates Tuesday and Friday evenings to sewing shirts for Russian soldiers in the Far East. They meet at Mme Doukatoft’s home and have already sent several boxes of shirts and warm underwear to Red Cross headquarters in St Petersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yassini
Far East
Mme, Doukatoft
Red Cross
St. Petersburg
Senate Clock Backward Trick Stuns Indianapolis Scene
In a late 19th century styled scene the senate used a backward clock to delay time for a 10:20 am special order election of two U S Senators. Lieutenant Governor Miller noted the discrepancy with his watch and called 11 08 am. A charity home bill and Beveridge Hemenway praise followed in Marion county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
United States
Statehouse
Lieut Gev. Miller
Tam
Warren G Sayte
Terra Firma
Beveridge
Hemenway
Republic
Tom Union
Apeech
Marion County
Jaet Yrar
William Bossan
Indianapolis
The Value of Aluminum in Air and Oxidation
Aluminum rarely appears in its pure form as it immediately oxidizes in air forming a protective oxide layer. A freshly cut surface invites rapid oxygen uptake, suggesting the oxide barrier prevents further burning.
Salaried Man's Paradise in Washington Society
A description likens Washington to a modern Versailles with a government service leaning toward salaried lifestyles and contrasting social strata. Ambitious schemers monitor legislation while retired magnates seek recognition, creating a conspicuous, mixed social milieu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sunday School Enrollment Surpasses Thirteen Million
The Sunday schools in the United States enroll more than 13,000,000 persons. Public schools report over 16,000,000 enrollments, exceeding Sunday schools by about 3,000,001.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Enormous umbrella used by Norwich church weddings and funerals
An umbrella belonging to the Church of St Pol ey Mancroft in Norwich covers two dozen people on wet days to shield bride groom bridesmaids and guards from rain as they move from church to carriages. Clergy also use it at graveside services. The item is noted as useful and surprisingly many churches lacked such furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Poley Mancroft
Norwich
Eng
Street Car Men Arrested In Ferry Street Fire Incident
Two street car motormen and one conductor were arrested Tuesday for running over and cutting two men of hose at the Keller’s grocery fire that consumed the building Monday morning. The suspects are William Griffin 39 E Wheeler street Ed Denny 530 Park Avenue and John Chamvere 940 W Wrannington street. They were released on bond and will be tried Wednesday morning in police court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keller's Grocery
Wiliam Griffin
E. Weehingtoneat
Ed Denny
Parkeave
John Chamvere
W. Wraninglonst
Senator Depew Sea Story And Noted Revelations
A chain of anecdotes from diverse figures including Senator Depew and Judge Herrick recounts a sea tale about navigation accuracy amid sailors in a liner smoking room. The narrative threads through Miss Isadore Rush’s humor, talk of skepticism at a dinner party, and a whaling ship owner exchange about a “Coat ang it” query, all cited from newspapers like the Denver Republican, Omaha Bee, Salt Lake Tribune, and Washington Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Depew
Denver Republican
Isadore Rush
San Diego
Cal
Mr. Wright
Roland Reed
Miss Ris
Mr. Reel
Frederick Bonner
Yorks
Mr. Bonner
Taek
Duck
Tie
Santa Claus
Salt Lake Tribune
Judge Herrick
D. Cady Herrick
Albany
Sunshine and Smiles in a Wry World of Egotism
A clipped, satirical fragment notes egoism and social teasing. A Washington Star quip about Bligging and Miss Cayenne contrasts with a mild jab at profanity and a mention of Russian ambivalence toward war songs. The tone mimics a light editorial compendium from a classic era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Our New York Letter and Public Note
A fragmented New York letter piece discusses city life and politics with stray remarks about a theater, a crime figure, and street scenes. It mentions a Philadelphia work trip, a drama beloved by a couple, and a comment on education and the Carnegie Hero fund. The text blends rumor, opinion, and anecdote with scattered quotes.
A Crusher for Top in a Wedding Report
A humorous exchange between Top and Mrs Top discusses the worn phrase the blushing bride. Top longs for a fresh expression while Mrs Top notes the common husbands girls marry make it unsurprising they blush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Top
Mrs. Top
London
Heiress and confectioner Mien Vanderbilt engagement announced
Mien Gladya Vanderbilt, heiress and confectioner, has announced her engagement to Gurlet. She is credited with skills in making nougats cream almonds chocolate creams paramels and candied fruits with the speed of a French confectioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mien -Gladya Vanderbilt
Gurlet
Largest Airship Model Aims For 40 Foot Length
John L Dame of Springfield Mass built a model of the largest airship ever planned. The machine is forty feet long and would weigh about three tons with a projected cost between two and seven hundred thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Dame
Springfeld
Mass
Spinning Wheel Tradition in Yeah Estates Wedding Dowries
The piece notes spins by girls in Yeah estates as part of wedding dowry customs. Elderly women sit outside, spinning, while younger girls also spin for outfits. The scene portrays a pastoral rural activity under clear skies, with air, sun, and countryside life shaping the tradition.
Plant Industry Bureau expands to 500 workers
The Plant Industry Bureau notes three years of operation with a nearly 60 percent staff increase, now employing 500 workers. Most are not in pretrial roles but assist farm, orchard, and garden applications and inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plant Industry Bureau
Bureau of Plant Industry
Largest steel band saw displayed at Tacony works
The Tacony works in Philadelphia unveiled a massive new band saw claimed to be the largest ever built. It weighs 147 pounds, is 20 feet long, 15 inches wide, and 6 inches thick, with an imported finish from Japan noted by General Manager Samuel Testi as a record order. Local observers discuss labor and housing concerns while trade reports note rising Western Oregon wool production and violin making innovations in Rome and Bucharest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tusstany Works
Tacony
Sir Ender
Japan
Dupa
Samuel Testi
Hhiledelphia Record
Rome
Bucharest
Antonin Bonardi
Roumania
London
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Merrie
Indiana
American Railroad Statistics
Capitol Chat
Sweet Charity
Weil
Washington Post
Sunshine and
Puck
Our
New York
Rain
Charles Schwaten
Charley Wis
Ethel Tiisiness
Althougts
Meteo Wits Ak
Hasen
Weraten
Aioe
Dave Iss
Amd
Mra. Smithers
Smithers
Jimmy Jones
Illinois
Carnegie Hero Fund
Jimmy
Spinning Wheel
Hood
New York State
Pettis Dry Goods CO
Sar
RSG
Geores
Wiltie Pew
Afinnespolis Tribune
Oregon
Oregon Niilis
Portland
Hiawatha
White River Fuel Co
West St
Vandalia
Golumbia National Bank
Bate Deposit Vaults
Anrinmnnae Anne
Mt. B. Wilson
A. A. Barnes
L. P. Newby
Golt
W. K. Sproule, Jr
W. D, Digkey
Ant
Merchants’ National Bank Wit Hove Vanes
Mordlon St
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