McGregor Bookwalter feud and Ohio politics clash
The piece alleges Charles Bookwalter offered Honest John McGregor a post to drop the mayoral bid and demands a denial. It notes Gov Durbin delays a monument, mentions J. J. Appel and Taggart in a Sun poll, criticizes local councilmen, praises Van Vorhis, and mocks party tactics and the nightshirt endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of
John” McGregor
Charles Bookwalter
McGregor
Bookwalter
Boookwalter
Joan
The Sun’s Gallery of Great Men Joseph T. Fanning
Joseph T. Fanning, long a public figure in Indianapolis, is profiled as a protege of Hon. Thomas Taggart. Once mayoral chief groomsman, he now awaits signals for a possible bid or to relinquish roles. He thrives as secretary of the Indiana strawboard manufacturers' association and is portrayed as a staunch anti trust advocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Republican Council
Spare Moments and Notable Anecdotes From The Metropolis
A Kansas City Street Railway crew member displays quick wit stopping a trolley to tally fares after a discrepancy. The tale joins humorous recollections from William Castle about odd rewards in the music world, a German undertaker prank, a florist miscommunication, and a clergyman’s wife finding buttons in a collection bag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Castle
Philadelphia Record
Caroline Richings
Parepa Rosa
Clara Louise Sellogg
Emma Abbott
Chicago
Mr. Castle
Old National Hotel
Terre Haute
Ind
What the papers say noted quips and quotes
A collage of brief newspaper quips references naturalization, a New York assignment to fund a business, hush about the Rathbone-Neely case, and Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. hailed for clever ideas on engine improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis B. Thurber
New York
Buffalo Times
Rathbone-Neely
Denver Post
Cornelius Vanderbilt
St. Paul Dispatch
Witty quip on heat and fashion from Denver Post
A state editor quips about summer heat comparing a cool net waist to a corset. He notes the net may cool only the shoulders while heat remains in the body. The humorous line reflects editorial wit about comfort in hot days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Post
Clear complexion urged by Cascarets candy ad
An advertising blurb promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as the foundation of beauty claiming a clear skin, with promises of a soft velvety look and urging purchase from druggists in 10 25 or 50 cent sizes.
The Sketches and Songs of a Singer
A humorous verse piece followed by a local theater anecdote about Dory Wilkes and a bashful suitor with a dance at Millersville. Included are vignettes of Edith Evaline and Dashleigh with a beach photo scandal involving an illustrated weekly photographer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel
Edith
Evaline
Dashleigh
Illustrated Weekly
How the Doctor Reformed a Nurse
Cly sanitarian Clark recalls his father a Wayne County physician curing a nurse of whisky abuse by using a strong emetic and feigned concern. The nurse, caught in lies about dosing, dies or nearly dies after the drastic treatment, leaving a note of remorse and a tale of reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
Hoisted Lines and Local Banter Across Indiana Papers
A collage of witty quips from Indiana newspapers praises sports venues and cities while poking fun at travel costs and regional pride. It notes Matthews as a campus site, playful portraits of summer funds, and a shift toward bold self identity from Indiana natives.
Pictorial quip mocks first baseball car and sprint record
A Sun letter defends a caricature of a baseball car gag as humorous and cites past exploits to claim a genuine sprinting record. The writer recalls a historic train setup with Watty and Wilmot, noting a quirky three-car train and a single game that proved the speaker’s base-running was passable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sun
Minneapolis
Wilmot
Watty
Bates House
Ohio-at -Grounds
W. B. Clarke
Rail news boss calls reports on train bays unfounded
Union news manager Rogers denies stories about roads banning train bays. He says the claims are wind, originated by two Chicago papers shut off. The company serves Pennsylvania Big Four and Southern railways, with contracts to Jan 1, and notes Mahon withdrew last January along with its own news service. Lake Erie & Western is the only road not handled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Union News Company
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Big Four
Southern Railway
Mahon
Lake Erie & Western
Detroit
Society Notes and Local Weddings Across Town
The column records a series of social events including a broke party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Stoughton J. Fletcher and upcoming porch party by Miss Martha Landers. Booth Tarkington travels to Southampton to visit Richard Mansfield while John Jameson chauffeured friends around Broad Ripple. In Jeffersonville Miss Anna Mathews wed Frederick Robertson two hours after meeting, and in Wabash two couples wed secretly, Agnes Williams with Harry Woods and Anna Nordquest with Robert Knight, each pairing taking place last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Landers
Booth Tarkington
Southampton
Richard Mansfield
P. H. Ingersoll
Colorado
T. J. East
Highland Place
Jeffersonville
Anna Mathews
N. C. Mathews
Frederick Robertson
Annapolis
J. S. Hawk
Wabash
Agnes Williams
Harry Woods
Huntingon
Anna Nordquest
Robert Knight
Mexico
Miami County
Coastal rail specials to Atlantic City and Cape May
Travel by through sleepers and coaches to Atlantic City Cape May and other coast resorts. Return limit 12 days. For particulars call on agents or address W. W. Richardson D. P.A. Indianapolis Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Cape May
W. W. Richardson
D. P.A
Indianapolis
Ind
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement from Indianapolis Resident
Indianapolis readers share experiences with Doan's Kidney Pills from Dean's Kidney Pills. Mr. J Copeland of 2003 Brown Ave reports chronic loins pain stiffness after rising, back lameness from riding, and weak daily function. After using Doan's pills he improves within days and credits them above other remedies. Sold for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. J. Copeland
Brown Ave
Dean
Henry J. Huder
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Corporate Officers Listing for Local Organization
Officers named include John H. Holliday as President Henry Eitel as Vice-President Howard M. Foltz as Treasurer and Charles B. McBride as Secretary for the local body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Holliday
Henry Eitel
Howard M. Foltz
Charles 8. McBride
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MR. Dunn
Controller Dunn
Taggart
M’gregor
Durbin
J. J. Appel
Appel
Philipines
Ohio
Kilbourne
Skibourne
Geckler
State Tax Board
F. J. van Vorhis
van Vorhis
Bryan
Tollowets
Adam
Joseph T. Fanning
Hossler
Mr. Fanning
Indiana Strawboard Manufacturers’ Association
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Kansas City Journal
Norist
Des Moines Teader
Detroit News
Dory Wilkes
Neiderhouser
Millersville
Dora
Dory
Cly Sanitarian
Clark
Spirit OF the State Press
Dispatches
Lower
California
Sheridan News
Matthews
Fort Wayne News
Terre Haute Tribune
Anderson Herald
Indiana
Portland Review
Mrs. Stoughton
J. Fletcher
John Jameson
Broad Ripple
Pennsylvania Lines
New York State
China
Our
Foreign Office
Pettis Dry Goods Co
Columbia National Bank
Security Trust Company
North
Pennsylvania St
Posoffice
Americus C. Daily
Orlando M. Packard
George J. Marott
Gavin L. Payne Treas
Wm. F. Churchman
Cern
Chicago Tribune
Doan
Indiana Trust Co
Trust Buldin
Indianapolis Usiness University
P.O. E
Vories
Usiness
Jos. R. Adams
Hudson
Indiana National Bank
Union Trust Company
Company
E. Market St
the Central Trust Company
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