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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1906
Page
6
A reminiscence of a boy in Iowa during the Civil War era recalling how earning 30 cents for pulling weeds funded a joyful Independence Day. He bought ice cream, soda, fireworks, and other treats while a family with limited means celebrated a rare festive day with community gatherings.
Martin & Co beat and park packers invite newspapers nationwide to view their Chicago plant and inspect meat handling methods. They promise to cover travel, urge impartial reporting, and pledge no prepublication edits to give the public a true view of the meat packing process and conditions.
A Richmond physician informs the State Board of Medical Registration and Examination that the grand jury has found an indictment against Dr George Mottier of Richmond for criminal practice. The informant offers evidence should the board pursue revocation of the license. The case was previously indicted on the same charge and the prosecuting witness spoke last year.
Sperla Kaufmann, wife of a millionaire, is jailed after alleged murder of Agnes Poirelz in Sioux Falls area. A jury trial looms as exhumed remains reveal wounds and a shaken motive, with police asserting a serious crime. The case spurs public outcry and court action.
Massachusetts lawmaker Frank J. Gothro, expelled from the House over bribery, reportedly provided information to District Attorney Moran that could implicate 36 or more members. The leaked data may lead to arraignment and possible convictions for House bribery.
An advertisement touts Georgian Bay as the home of abundant fish and the most varied water for anglers. It urges readers to request a Grand Trunk Railway System booklet listing the basa, pickerel, pike and trout family and names Andress B. McC. Smith of Detroit, Michigan, for free information.
General Charles King’s latest fiction titled The Son of the Bierras follows a young army woman with two lovers and officers amid a gripping frontier saga. A historically inspired tale features an honorable Indian chief in a web of testimony and intrigue. Published by G W Dillingsham Co New York priced at $1.00. King remains a celebrated, entertaining writer whose works draw on real life incidents.
County superintendents in session paid 41 each to cover lobby expenses for the first legislature meeting. The move accompanied a 56 cent salary increase. At the same session, authors of new textbooks for state periods discussed the merriment of the time. The Tuesday morning discussion covered school problems and related issues.
The North Western Line announces a grand encampment itinerary with special trains from Chicago to Minneapolis via the direct route. One cent per mile rate from Central States, $8 round trip from Chicago, first class accommodations for the yat rape and their friends.
The article notes speeches by Mrs Charits W Fairbanks wife of the United States vice president, and mentions Dr Moses Towner and Ay Rohn Davis. Nurses' training anecdotes are given with a list of graduating names and remarks on the nobility of the nursing calling. Several notices announce licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in various Indianapolis wards, detailing addresses, ward numbers, and terms for August.
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