Councilmanic Primaries Steer City Choice for Indianapolis
Editorial urges Republican voters to pick the least harmful candidates in the upcoming primaries. It highlights Councilman-at-large contenders Ames R. Munro and William H. Wheeler, and ward choices for Ward 1 and Ward 4, praising honesty and diligence while advocating support based on character and record.
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Indianapolis
Ames R. Munro
John A. Puryear
Puryear
William H. Wheeler
Fred Eppert
H. E. Negley
Consolidation Trends in Electric Railway Systems
The Fiverett Moore electric railway syndicate of Cleveland plans a $150 million merger to unify city and interurban lines, with 1 215 miles in operation and 400 miles under construction. The Union traction company of Indiana and the Indianapolis street railway network hint at a broader consolidating movement across interurban and street railways, aided by recent legislative powers to condemn land and own city street lines. The piece notes a push toward system-wide consolidation, reducing vulnerability to competition. The Neely case is criticized for failing to secure witnesses to Cuba, with complaints about witness attendance and government handling.
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Fiverett-Moore Electric Railway Syndicate
Cleveland
Union Traction Company of
Indiana
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Railway Company
Easien
Union Traction Com
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Sam Raiiroad
University sensationalism and political ruminations in press
The text quotes Chicago scholar Starr arguing Americans resemble Indians due to climate and immigration with dubious evidence. It notes Indiana aquatic club pride in boat racing, critiques a professor’s religious critique as sensational, and discusses senator Fairbanks, Neely’s Cuba return, navy ration politics, silver currency debate, and a saloon license revocation by Mayor Taggart amid heat.
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Wr. Starr
Chicago University
Taggart
Sentinel targets Bryan and free silver as a past issue
The piece accuses W. J. Bryan of clinging to free silver as a dying issue and questions who else has promoted the same idea. It questions whether repentance can wash away a stubborn refusal to acknowledge shifting political trends and the Democratic party's fatigue with the issue.
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W. J.bryan
Sentinel
Democratic Party
Indiana Congressmen Shy on Tariff Talks
A newspaper opinion criticizes Indiana lawmakers for avoiding specific answers on the Porto Rican tariff bill. It argues voters prefer leaders with clear opinions even if they sometimes change their minds. The piece also mocks a Boston banker's claim about Christian Science curing a sick horse, noting seasonal treatment as practical.
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Indiana
Boston
Sun Sunday Offers City’s Broad Range of “Interest”
A brisk Sun day panorama in Indianapolis features a riot, a murder, a military camp, open saloons, and a boisterous Pentecost catchers and catchers band, painting a busy picture of city life and venues.
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Indianapolis
Water pumps fail may aid breweries in tax relief plan
If Washington City pumps break causing a water shortage, breweries could use the crisis to push for tax relief on beer as a coping measure and business strategy.
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Washington City
Elks Enjoy Milwaukee as Convention Site This Week
The Elks express happiness with Milwaukee as the chosen city for their national convention this week, noting it as a favorable and festive host location.
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The
Elks
Milwaukee
Sketches and Songs of a Singer
A collection of quips and verses by Edward Singer, including humorous observations on wealth, education, and daily life. Pieces poke at social pretenses and human foibles with light, pointed humor and compact anecdotes.
Local Labor Union Elects Lotus Farmer as President
The city labor filers and set ters union has chosen Lotus Farmer as president with J. E H. Dory as vice president and O. C. Budd as recording secretary. Delegates to the Central labor union were named, including Fred M. Bauer and I. S. Hinkle. A horse hitched to a New York store wagon caused a collision at Pennsylvania and Market streets, injuring Clarence Keen's horse. A dog incident left rider Flauser injured. Peter Morningstar, 75, died at the poor farm after a stroke. Mrs. M. W. Clayton, 1307 Broadway, died suddenly from heart trouble. L. W. Clayton, her husband, works as a traveling salesman.
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Union of Law Filers and Setters
Lotus Farmer
J. E H. Dory
O. C. Budd
George Bauer
G. B. Black
Co. F. Gudel
J. B. Cornett
Delcates
Central Abor Union
Fred M. Bauer
I. S. Hinkle
New York
Pennsylvania
Market Sts
Clarence Keen
Flauser
Peter Morningstar
Morgan County
M. W. Clayton
Broadway
L.W. Clayton
Indianapolid_ stove company
The Mother's Prayer
Poem by William Cullen Bryant. Calls for divine guidance and protection for children as they face life’s dangers and temptations. Reaffirms parental faith and entrusting children to God’s care amid a world of risk and sorrow.
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William Cullen Bryant
Traveling etiquette and personal comfort on long trips
A narrator advises women to endure porcupine like discomforts while traveling. Conductors inspectors and hotel staff are courteous to well dressed women with attendants and money. Do not carry heavy stylish toilet sets or knives, ship them. carry minimal toilet water for refreshing hands and face.
Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
A tongue in cheek column notes that a faultless man would be an archangel or a doormat and suggests women judge men by quirks beyond smoking. It argues men do not merely "try" to kiss. they kiss, and hints at unseen quirks that could ruin marriage.
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Gracchi
New York Press
Armintie Watkins
Acme
Kanawha Co
W.va
Dr. Pierce
Hood
Postponed coronation hints at think tank pressure
The Raleigh style items discuss Edward delaying his coronation a year to leverage pressure from Poet Laureate Austin and a think tank. Other quips critique editors and printing offices, with side notes on smoking cures and opera versus vaudeville vagaries.
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Edward
Austin
Lafayette Courier
Newport Hoosier
Sheridan News
Madame Melba
Fort Wayne News
Bryan
Ohio
Huntington News- Democrat
Oil discovery and multiple violent incidents reported Sunday
Oil found near Shelbyville TI J W Riddle Lincoln IL fatally shoots Charles Baughan Philip Dieterich 80 Nome Alaska charged with murdering Louis Borah Fire destroys Riceville loss 206000 Mob of 404 in Denver attempts to free Charles Mullien Leaders arrested Jesse Phillips captured and lynched Lucius Reed plantation manager shot Kruger wife death Pretoria Dead actors Crow McCreery and Lillian Green among mourned 102000 apply for Minowa Comanche homes Brumfield Ohio treasurer blamed for 35000 shortage Mississippi offers 100 reward for Irwin murders
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Philip Dieterich
Nome
Alaska
Louis Borah
Riceville
Minn
Denver
Charles Mullien
Jesse Phillips
Cleveland
Miss
Lucius Reed
Charles Brumfield
Richland County
Ohio
Mississippi
Irwin, Miss
Central Federated Union condemns strikes and urges worker support
The Central Federated Union adopted a resolution on Sunday pledging moral and financial aid and urging liberty-loving citizens to stand by workers. It recommends workers unite at the ballot box to overthrow a system it calls responsible for outrages against freedom and independence.
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New York
Central Federated Union
Wes
Wall Street Panic Recalled Jay Cooke Tale and Fishing Alive
A veteran broker quips about Jay Cooke during a Wall Street dip recalling the famous panic. A Philadelphia reader confirms Cooke is alive, healthy, and fond of fishing in Lycoming County. In Raleigh, Sal the colored woman visits the circus and jokes about trickery with a vaccination on her arm. An Augusta Sunday school tale features a boy’s answer about an angel’s sword. Millionaire McKittrick meets a cowpuncher asking to “draw down 710” for a shopping list, then funds the goods with change to spare.
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Cooke
Philadelphia
Jay Cooke
Lycoming County
Sandusky, O
New York
New York Times
Raleigh
N. C
Sal
Augusta
Paradise
Lewiston Journal
McKittrick
California
Stanley
Santa Claus
Births Deaths and Marriages Listings
Births list many July additions with names and addresses including Wartrace Price and Ida at 1117 Lafayette St a girl. Others show Sowles Rohrman Bright Aber Wilson Olvey Batton and more. Deaths list causes and ages including M W Clayton accident William Wessling typhoid fever Queen Thatcher and Lizzie Hillman with addresses and doctors. List also records marriages and a few property and remodeling notes from local firms.
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Wartrace
Ida Price
Lafayette St
Walter C. Byall
William and
Lottie Sowles
W. Twenty-seventh-st
Ira EB. Cox
Carrie Rohrman
Madison Ave
George Pendleton
Maggie Patterson
Alabama St
C. T. Bedford
Runnels
Arley
Lela Fogleman
Blaine Ave
Clay
Jennie Olvey
N. Oxford St
James Egbert
C. E
Viola Batton
Sheldon Sr
F. M. Hinshaw
M. W. Clayton
Broadway
H. W. Ridpath
William Wessling
Hoyrave
William A. Neese
Deaconess Hospital
A. T. McShane
Queen Thatcher
Deitch
Blanche Conway
R. F. Bigger
Sarah A. Smith
Woodlawn Ave
Evan Hadley
William P. Oliver
Langley Ave
Francis O. Dorsey
French council election returns show shifts in seats
Paris reports from the French council elections indicate a surge for Republicans with 41 seats versus conservatives 28. Republicans gain 32 seats but give up 1 of their original holdings, signaling a notable swing in public sentiment.
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Paris
Sunany
Pleasant and palatable Cascarets Candy Cathartic Ad
Promotes Cascarets as a pleasant potent laxative and liver regulator. Claims easy purchase at druggists with 10c 25c and 50c sizes. Ends with slogan about easy action outcomes.
Special Train to Decatur and Return From Indianapolis
A $1.00 excursion via L. D. and W. Ry. on Sunday July 28. The special departs Indianapolis at 7 a.m. and returns from Decatur at 10 p.m.
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Decatur
Indianapolis
Labor strife quips and wartime witticisms across papers
A collage of editorial quips from Buffalo Times New York Evening Sun and others mocks labor strife and political figures. It notes Towne Bennet Hill Benntt Hill status, President Steyn’s nightshirt gallop, and Hanna’s wife speed with prize children in a humorous wartime tone.
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South Africa
Steyn
Reitz
New York Evening Sun
Dan Hanna
Buffalo News
Swirl of Society Parties and Travel Notes
Mrs. George Burroughs hosts Sorosis club Tuesday afternoon at 3216 W N. Lliois street. Mr. and Mrs. Ballard and Mr. Sherlock are visiting Blue Bluffs. Charles Bookwalter plans August departure for Atlantic City. Queen Esther auxiliary hosts Friday by Mrs. Mary Whiting at 3338 N Meridian. Misses Frances and Edna Quigley visiting Detroit. Mrs. J A Everett hosts porch party Thursday for Goldie Lee and Ella Smith of Elwood. Rev C K Bacon has sailed for Germany.
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George Burroughs
Llinois St
Sorosis Club
Harry Ballard
H. W. Sherlock
Blue Bluffs
Charles Bookwalter
Atlantic City
Queen Esther Auxiliary
Mary Whiting
Meridian St
Frances
Edna Quigley
Detroit
J. A. Everett
Goldie Lee
Ella Smith
Elwood
C. EK. Bacon
Germany
Sunday Sermons on Beauty, Duty, and Belief at Presbyterian Tabernacle
Rev. J Cumming Smith and Rev. Virgil W Tevis address soldiers and congregants. Topics include temperance in appearance, dignity of carriage, modest dress, and the breadth of God’s kingdom beyond creeds. Tevis warns against equating creed with salvation and urges open-minded faith.
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J. Cumming Smith
Tabernacle Presbyterian
Virgil W. Tevis
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Crow McCreery
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Wallst
San Francisco News Letter
American National Bank
East Washington Street
Charles Kimble
Alice Elkins
Bexter Whitmore
Bergie Moore
Orlando C. McCoy
Jennie Miller
Berney Stamm
Rosa Payne
William Meyer
Ida EB. Heier
Charles D. Bliss
Flora Holland
Joseph Coby
Emma L. Heier
Nick Schmaltz
Lizzie Nied
Edward T
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Dona Alembaugh
Fletcher M. Noe
Daisy E. Rankin
Bert Thompson
Belle D. Skinner
Oscar Lee
Ollie L. Bowman
William Benz
Tacoma Ave
Parry Manufacturing Company
Biren-uwve
Henry-st
the Central Trust Company
Lilly & Stalnaker
Pettis Dry Goods Co
Buffalo Times
Towne
New York Evening
Mr. Schwab
Topeka Journal
Fran. Charlie Towne
David Benntt Hill
Mr. Hill
Grand Rapids Press
Gange
Fred Williams
Mistah Bryan
George Fred
St. Paul Dispatch
Inter-State Travelers Guide
Kete
Pan Cory
Journal Printing CO
Maryland ST
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