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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1905
Page
4
A reader questions the need for an extra city council session to consider a gasoline light contract. The letter argues the Board of Public Works may have power to contract without council approval and suggests directing the board to sign the lighting deal. It also notes Prohibitionists aligning with George Hills in a spiteful manner.
The Indianapolis interurban network has carried 5,000,000 passengers in a year, with 100000 daily entrants from the city. Indiana leads national trolley growth, uniting distant cities into one market, expanding industry, employment, and commerce, while preserving debates over urban tree removal for sidewalks.
Lincoln’s private car, built for his martyred presidency and carriage of his body from Washington to Springfield, sits unused on a Joliet sidetrack. Despite being a revered relic, it remains unclaimed by Chicago’s Lincoln park commissioners and exposed to the weather, illustrating American paradoxes between reverence and neglect. The piece critiques materialism over idealism and calls for value tied to true worth.
A vivid scene contrasts scorching looks with a single smiling woman whose warmth seems to brighten the day. The piece urges cheerful faces as a remedy to heat and social tension, noting a man’s calm, humorous smile among the sultry crowd.
A fragment recalls a lively scene at the Portland fair with crowd chatter and a playful remark about a surprise act. The brief hints at local humor and a crowd enjoying the event despite unclear details from the source.
A New York Evening Post quips that overcrowded cars feel cooler in heat, arguing more people improve comfort. The Chicago Chronicle recounts Dr W G Grace swapping autographs for two bishops with a Hi Ve girl, prompting Grace’s humorous reply about value and generosity.
Unfavorable until noon then work improves business and a busy active year is foretold. A child born on this day will be quick and active but not very fortunate and those employed should take care. Corporate notices list Dunn Manufacturing Anderson with 3000 dollars capital stock and directors, Robinson Donaldson Buggy Vincennes with 3001 dollars and directors, Anderson Tool Anderson with 1001 dollars and directors.
The second town reception for the new Covenant church auditorium public library and gymnasium will occur Thursday and Friday on the church grounds at Market and Highland Avenue. Hallan harpist provides music. Ice cream cake candies fruits refreshment and three car rides will be offered on site.
In Nagasaki a fireworks maker creates pyrotechnic birds so large that exploding they streak through the air like real birds and execute lifelike movements. The secret has passed down in the eldest child of the family for over four decades.
A July 19 letter from the editor of the Sun argues against discrimination in charity funds. The writer, a liberal contributor to fresh air funds, condemns drawing color lines and asserts equal care for colored and white children. He calls the policy inhuman and un-Christian.
A fragmented dialogue describes a party night and family tensions. A child is reassured while references to a household dispute surface. The text depicts emotional strain, with speakers addressing a crying child and mentioning reactions to paternal remarks.
A Russia themed window at George Marott's shoe store displays boots for all classes. Cossack hip boots, bark sandals for peasants, red leather boots for Tartar gentlemen, and ornate high shoes for women. Russian fashion features leather inlays, Vienna made dress shoes, and half sandals. Peasants seldom wear overshoes, while high class women favor white trimmed footwear.
Large turnout in Indianapolis for the Weber band concert at Fair Bank Park with soprano soloist Blanche Mehaffey drawing encores. Elks to attend in force. program includes Tone Pictures of the Civil War and selections by Weber, Mehaffey, and Emil Chevre with works like William Tell overture and The Babes in Toyland melodies.
Areader notes oysters, even after removal from the sea, instinctively sense Cole tides and rise to open their shells to accept food from the sea, as if still in their beds.
Glasgow July 19 county court verdict favors William Turner against B F Johnson Publishing Co for alleged breach of contract. Amount listed as ten thousand dollars but figures unclear. case to be appealed.
A Kansas City dispatch warns of a “reign of terror” during wheat harvest with sharpers and thugs preying on thousands of harvest hands. It details three classes of visitors, the rise of confidence games, and safety concerns, while noting farmers adapt by treating workers better to secure reliable labor and fair pay.
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