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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1905
Page
4
The Sun and other papers condemn Governor Hanly for delaying action against illegal pool selling at the Indianapolis fairgrounds horse races. They argue his interference harmed proprietors, horsemen, and business interests, while stressing the need to uphold law fairly and promptly.
A satirical 19th century column mocks Sheriff Sourhier of Marion County as a man plagued by a guilty conscience. It tongue lashes political figures and a Cleveland editor, lampooning impeachment threats and presidential ambitions. The piece shifts to muse on longevity, arguing life’s weariness curtails any wish to reach 150 years.
Nikola Tesla predicts worldwide wireless talks and rapid invention progress while highlighting misfortunes delaying his labors. He cites Marconi Bell Edison and Roentgen as contemporaries and notes rapid automotive and architectural advances in an age of magic and discovery. The piece ends with a city contract dispute over a board of works action.
A private bank in a wealthy U S community closed after a trusted cashier killed himself. Depositors suffer losses as no one questioned the bank's private status. The piece argues private banks lack safety without state responsibility and public scrutiny.
This psychic forecast advises courtship, marriage matters, and favor requests by 3 pm. It notes a fortunate day for a birthday person with improving money and business prospects, warns against changes, and describes a clever travel-loving child born in 1900, likely to succeed. a female may not marry soon.
The London Standard notes a display where pigmies shave by cutting their eyelash stubble with razor-like edges of tiny arrows. They protest bathing in warm water and perform the eye lash removal as a striking, painful ritual observed at the Hippo drome amid a tensorial fashion import.
A Victorian lecture outlines 19 age defying rules from Sir James Sawyer. Advised practices include eight hours sleep on the right side a window open all night daily exercise and temper control. Emphasizes a country life avoidance of pets and strict diet rules to ward off disease and extend life.
Glasgow expert James Dalrymple contrasts municipal and private operation of water works and gas works in Cleveland, warning private control leads to initial gains followed by growing dissatisfaction. A Glasgow anecdote about birthday gifts for children illustrates public sentiment shifting from profit to grievance. A grim humorous tale from California and a yarn about a Napa attorney and a Chinaman conclude the Times piece.
A Paris banking scene recalls Baron Alphonse de Rothschild meeting three strangers who claimed a wealth redistribution plan. He asked for France and colonies population, calculated that a fair share would leave each person with three cents, and then calmly offered each visitor their equal share in cash, dismissing the idea.
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