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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1905
Page
4
Editorial denounces claims that Bookwalter had fewer votes than Republicans in precincts. It asserts he topped last city election results and drew Democratic ballots in several wards. The piece argues Democrats voted in primaries and defends the nomination as honest, while criticizing the News for its tactics.
English and Welsh merchants credit the religious revival with better debt collection as missionaries spread civilization. Bishops doubt a raw emotional faith can reform character, but many traders welcome the shift when “deadbeats” settle long standing accounts, boosting commerce and confidence in revival led finance.
A garbled city column notes Kruger failing to stop the Aighwaymen and describes altered police methods. Ida G Wilton sues Albert BcitMing for damages over alleged notes to her husband. Veterans of Wilder’s brigade plan a Chattanooga gathering on Sept 1 and local politics tilt toward Holtzman for mayor. Indianapolis billing, windstorm damage near Bread Rippie, and internal English company troubles are mentioned with scattered figures and names.
The item presents daily forecasts and warnings for travel work health and personal conduct on 1905’s Thursday. It notes a child born that day will be quick clever untidy and shaped by birth hour. A North Carolina girl is honored by a corporation for saving a life with a college education reward.
The Chicago Journal recalls a rustic exchange where a younger sister asks if the environment was pleasant and the elder explains the meaning, noting a phrase she had never heard before. The dialogue reveals rural life and language curiosity.
Fragmentary reminiscences recount Mark Twain at a New York homer and a dinner with a servant asked to choose between pursum or coon. It also recalls Charles Townsend canvassing Canton with a humorous scene of family kissing and a joke about a voter’s wife and children.
A quotation from the New York Tribune features Gen Lew Wallace criticizing writers for neglecting the publishing side of their work. He compares such neglect to a bathhouse keeper who misses essential details, illustrating the folly of flawed professionalism through a humorous anecdote about a tired manager delaying service while a guest waits.
The Capitol guest list included Attorney General Millet returning as officials greeted by Jeremy, with pins showing gold nuggets. Indiana insurer reports are ready for distribution at the state auditor's office, while Adjutant General Ward releases his biennial report from the printer. Governor Tianty’s secretary Fred Gemmer notes bridge bonds valued at $100 and various state notices surface amid Panacea troubles.
A nameless traveler 600 miles from home finds the city’s heart in a hotel lobby and a leafy, welcoming neighborhood. He recalls home while noting the calm streets, porches, children, and family life that draw him toward return as he moves from distant streets to the familiar lobby. He plans to seek that street again someday.
A fragmentary account from London Mall recounts an Alpine ridge attack route through juniper and cedar to a bare, razor-edge crest. The climb features sheer drops, slate ledges, and avalanche-sculpted ground, with alpine scenery dropping to pine forests and wide snowfields.
A fragmentary dialogue shows a street philosopher arguing about words and wealth while a student seeks practical counsel. The scene shifts to a humorous anecdote about a shah and a horse race, hinting at etiquette, pride, and the idea that superiority can be overlooked amid ceremony. The prince notes horses differ in speed, provoking quiet reflection.
Linevitch, a famed Russian commander from a noble Polish family, rose in late century wars. He fought Circantlana and Dagestan tribes, survived two Crimean War wounds, and earned wide rank respect, earning the nickname Pope Linevitch.
A fragment describes a London man whose tattooed arm resembles a genealogical tree. It lists his own life events and the birth dates of his children, suggesting a rapid growth of inscriptions alongside a personal record.
The civil service commission outlines openings in Panama and United States services. Examinations set for Aug 1 and July 18–19 cover posts from steam engineer to optical maker, stenographer to cable foreman, with age limits, physicals, and pay rates specified.
The noted French comedian Coqueth, despite years on stage, displays remarkable stamina by dozing in his car while the chauffeur drives. This tranquil endurance earns him envy among fellow actors, as he naps during the journey along the road.
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