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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1905
Page
4
The fragment shows a daily newspaper masthead with address The Sun Building Indianapolis Indiana and telephone numbers for editorial rooms and business office. It lists subscription rates and contact details only. The readable items emphasize publishing frequency and office contacts rather than news events.
The text questions why railroad reps push the mayor's elevation plan while opposing taxpayers funding. It accuses the mayor and a newspaper editor of backing the railroad favored approach, noting railroads would elevate tracks if costs are shared by taxpayers. It labels John Mitchell a targeted leader facing attacks.
December export figures show $33,000,000 less in exchange than 1903, driven by a price drop in cotton and breadstuffs. Yet exports of manufactured goods rose by $13,000,000 year over year. Urban wage stagnation contrasts with rising farm values as migration shifts labor and demand.
A historical crop comparison shows 1896 to 1904 farm values rising from 1.52 billion to 3.278 billion dollars while production barely grows. Cotton leads gains. most staples rise mainly in price, not volume. The study argues laws beyond human control may pull migration back to farms.
A humorous anecdote recalls Senator Dick's three sons during a Colorado visit. When asked about wine, the father explains restraint, while the eldest and second sons echo similar sentiments. The youngest, age 12, confesses liking wine but vows not to drink, highlighting the senator's boast of raising three prohibition-minded sons.
Hungary’s pomological organ accuses American prunes sold in Germany of soaking in a glycerine solution, boosting size and weight. The Budapest consul-general urges shippers to obtain purity certificates from chambers of commerce or health boards, suggesting European dealers may share blame.
Delegate Kuhio will see flags from Washington over Hawaii schoolhouses and Gov Carter’s palace upon returning home. Washington advised purchase at rock bottom prices to avoid draining territorial funds as garrison size banners are needed for federal office drapings.
Representative Sydney E. Mudd of Maryland, re-elected against a fierce foe, pledged to obtain a copy of the Jefferson Bible for Murray Vandiver of Baltimore, despite political rivalry. Vandiver, who chaired the Democratic state central committee, asked for the book and received a cordial, humorous reply offering to loot a library if needed.
Levi P Morton ex vice president banker and diplomat follows a rational thrift plan by smoking a five cent cigar occasionally. Clerks notice a strong odor in his bank. A messenger boy explains from Morton private room that the boss is smoking one of them rankos.
Report recounts the Marion Republican circle distributing visiting cards to two houses members. Democrats reportedly voted Republican tickets. debate over a bill to suspend constitutional rules and grant annual passes to all state and local officers for transport and services, with journalists pledged to support.
A jumble of urban gossip from New York plus scattered items from Chicago and Jersey City. Notes on romance, health, and social events appear amid fragmented captions and stray reports about fireworks bans and theater outings.
A garbled account recounts an arrest during a Philadelphia case involving a prisoner entering a house through a rear door. An exchange about mistaken entry is noted as bystanders or officers recall comments amid references to a barber shop porter and entangled dialogue.
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