Get the Interurbans to Come In and Build Union Station
Urges Indianapolis to provide terminal facilities or strike a deal with the street railway to attract interurban lines. Argues entrance tax abolition as key incentive, noting city gains from union terminal property taxes may rival tax loss. Emphasizes bringing interurban service to the city as paramount.
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Indianapolis
Union Station
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Union Terminal
Union Terminal Station
Senator Foraker Faces Shifts In Presidential Speculation
The report notes Senator Foraker clashing with the Indianapolis Snooze over the Fairbanks presidential boom and Roosevelt’s 1904 nomination talks. It suggests he may react to the latest boom news with caution.
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Senator Foraker
Indianapolis
Fairbanks
Foraker
Roosevelt
Debating the pace of campaign rhetoric by Mark Hanna
The speaker notes how four years ago Democrats did not underestimate Hanna and sent William Jennings Bryan to rally support. The remark highlights Hanna as a strong orator, with travel beginning in Delphi, Indiana, illustrating enduring political influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reiley
Mark Hanna
William J. Bryan
Mark
Delphi
Ind
Fragmented Opinions and Local Updates Pitch Ideas and Oddities
A collage of sharp opinions and brief notices covers city spending, celebrity gossip, Cuban destiny, streetcar hopes for Lexington south side, missionary plans for Jackson Kentucky, a fatal ice cream incident in Louisville, and fleeting political humor from Ohio. Also referenced are ailing public events and unspecified mayoral and presidential plans.
Pale Margarine Urges Biscuit About Hunger
A whimsical dialogue begins with a pale Gleo margarine speaking to a biscuit about being ready for consumption. The lighthearted line explores appetite and food preparation with personified spreadable products.
Oldest Ship Anita Sold for Breakup in Teneriffe
The Anita, claimed as the oldest ship in the world, was sold at Teneriffe to be broken up. Built in Genoa in 148, it sailed from Naples to Teneriffe recently and endured many storms yet was the slowest vessel, taking 205 days on a Baltimore to Rio Janeiro voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onondaga Penitentiary
Tracy
Anita
Genoa
Christopher Columbus
Naples
Teneriffe
London
Baltimore
Rio Janiero
New York
Tribune
Quotations and Opinions From Indiana Newspapers
A compilation of remarks from multiple papers praising or critiquing figures and tendencies in politics and journalism. Highlights reference J Pierpont Morgan cigar fame critiques of coronation coverage and praise for United Mine Workers leader President Mitchell.
Bankers Convention Planned in Indianapolis. Local Business Ventures Formed
City Life reports the State bankers association executive committee set the next annual bankers convention for Indianapolis on October 22 and 23. F M Fauvre John J Gaynor and Ray E Scott of Indianapolis organized a 25000 bottle labels company. An Italian marble tablet was placed in Sacred Heart chapel memory of Mgr Augustus Bessonies by Living Rosary society. Senator Beveridge backs granting use of Presidio for prize drills during August encampment. A H Smith 88 Indianapolis pioneer died at his daughter’s home in Kenia Ohio. he moved to Indiana in 1833 from Rochester New York and first settled near Franklin before coming to Indianapolis. Mrs G A Wells of Indianapolis is one of five surviving children. interment occurred Wednesday in Cincinnati.
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State Bankers’ Association
Bankers
Indianapolis
F. M. Fauvre
John J. Gaynor
Ray E. Scott
Sacred Heart Chapel
St. John’s Church
Mgr. Augustus Bessonies
Living Rosary Society
Beveridge
Presido
San Francisco
A. H. Smith
Cincinnati
Health Hunters and Old Home Week Cited in 19th Century Notes
The piece discusses health migration and climate impact on illnesses in the U S with a call to return to home. It also cites singer earnings at Covent Garden and Lasalle, Des Reszkes salaries, then reports on Paris coffee leaf cigarettes claimed as a harmless nicotine alternative popular with women.
The Sun shines for all praised by Oakland Ledger readers
A reader from Oakland Illinois commends The Indianapolis Sun as a lively evening paper. The letter extols its news presentation and the Sun staff’s hustling effort, wishing continued prosperity for the publication.
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Indianapolis Sun
SUN
Indianapolis
Curious Facts Parade in a Vintage Exchange Column
A collection of curiosities notes remarkable claims across science and geography from two inches taller average women to swallows flying 92 miles per hour and hawks 150. It cites Sweden’s capital punishment rule for confessions and dramatic tidal Niagara water volumes, ending with odd timber and plant quirks observed in West Stockbridge Massachusetts.
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Sweden
Woodruff Place Seeks Answer on Sewer Assessment
Trustees at Woodruff Place face questions over a sewer assessment share. JB P says the plan is unclear while residents await formal action and await further details from the trustees.
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Woodruff Place
Tooaruff, Place
The Sketches and Songs of a Singer Sketch
A short piece describes a summer scene under a sycamore with a summer boarder resting. The text notes cheerful mood and a man who has abandoned health foods and grows fatter as birds, insects, and cattle surround him.
Court hears plea of ballet dancer on street harassment
A young ballet dancer addressed the court claiming four men stared at her ankles as she crossed the street, causing embarrassment. She asked for protection of the law, insisting she is a poor girl deserving safety from insults.
Sands and minister clash at church over churchgoer behavior
In a local church scene Sands the grocer has been absent from services after a quarrel with the minister. The dispute centers on a remark about those in the congregation who should be shown the error of their ways. Aunt Sally also quips about Mandy Pippingrass and neighborhood gossip.
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Sands
Mandy Pippingrass
Sally
Planks in Yard Thought to Be Powder Fire Kindling
Mrs Smithers notes planks in the back yard would burn like powder and be kindling. John says he hammered at them with an ax yesterday but made no impression. Mr Smithers suggests a ruse to make Willie believe they are new playthings.
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John
Monkey Doctor’s Diet Fails Lion in Jungle Tale
The renowned herb doctor monkey treats a lion with stomach distress by prescribing a strict vegetable diet. The lion ignores the advice, and the Jungle Trumpet reports a lengthy obituary the next day, per Edward Singer.
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Doc
M. D
Jungle Trumpet
Edward Singer
Social notes from Washington and Indianapolis visits
Mrs. E S Mantis visits son Harold Megrew on N Capitol Ave. Holy Cross to hold a lawn fete Aug 12 13. Miss Ethel Duncan hosts a dancing party for Clara and Julia Bearnes of Minneapolis. Mr and Mrs Benjamin Kelsey celebrate a golden wedding with seven children and 16 grandchildren present. A musicale and lawn party honors Helen Schuster and Emma R Keaume of Cincinnati. Eva Woerner and Anton Steinhauser wed at Mr and Mrs August Woerner home. Elocutionists Helen Schuster and Emma R Keaume featured at Park Ave reception. Sycamore Grove near Broad Ripple hosts a summer camp with families Markey Walters Hanley Traub Groninger OConnor attending. Boardman’s Landing water trip arranged with Captain Norveil. Camp to close this week. annual event among concerned families.
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Holy Cross
Ethel Duncan
Morton Place
Clara
Julia Bearnes
Minneapolis
Benjamin Kelsey
College Ave
Harold C. Megrew
Carroll B. Carr
N. Capitolave
August L. Woerner
N. West St
Eva Woerner
Anton F. Steinhauser
Peters
Williams
Park Ave
Helen Schuster
Emma R.keaume
Cincinnati
Sycamore Grove
Boardman’s Landing
Broad Ripple
James J. Markey
Geo. C. Walters
Nellie Hanley
Leonard Traub
Frank Groninger
B. J. Smith
F. P. O’connor
Capt. Norveil
Sunshine
Boardman's Landing
Curtains of Soft Silk Offer Refined Pale Cream Tones
Patterns feature China silk in pale cream or ecru with lace borders or integrated lace. The newest style uses three narrow serpentine insertions across the front and bottom, with matching edging for a delicate refined look.
Fall Fashion Preview for Women in Felt Hats and Gowns
Short fashions describe fall felt hats in pale gray tan and white with simple trims of quills ribbons and velvets. Gowns feature nainsook robes with lace ruches bright color muslin and batiste fabrics, new white and colored palettes, and long coats finishing over skirts.
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Gibson
Combined silk and muslin petticoats described
A new petticoat style uses taffeta silk bases with muslin ruffles attached by large white buttons. Ruffles match the silk color and feature silk loops, offering easy laundering and economical, dainty wear with lavender silk skirts and gold buttons.
Snappy Quotations and Jokes From The Era
A collection of humorous exchanges and quips from 20th century papers. Jests on money, meals, boarding house life and social scenes include a riddle about a man with ten dollars, a cartoon ruler, car horn curiosity, and a piano dampness joke. Notable lineups reference Puck Philadelphia Press Chicago Post and Tribune.
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Adelina Patti
Mme. Patti
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Des Reszkes
Paris
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Spain
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Puck
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BBC East
Lion
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Sy J Capital
VANAD
Security Trust Company
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Mortimer Levering
A. A. Barnes
W. F.C. Golt. Cashier
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H.W. Miller
Ernest H. Tripp
Lawrenceburg
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