Electric light in Indianapolis debated by Sun and citizen
A citizen replies to The Sun's editorial on electric light for Indianapolis, arguing the city needs street lighting and other improvements. The letter defends electric illumination as proven in other cities, criticizes gas interests, and urges careful investigation of costs before tax funds are spent. The Sun endorses progress but cautions that electricity is still experimental and costly.
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Indianapolis Are Concerned. It Is the Advocate and Friend of No Gas Company
Standard Oil Company
Thurman boom and political notes in a midwestern paper
The piece discusses Allen G Thurman as a revered figure likely to boost a national ticket if nominated, notes Ohio Democrats puncturing the throng, praises Thurman’s past service, and quips at local matters like street names, prohibition, and a Louisville elopement. It closes with light editorial jests on local politics and figures.
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Notable Figures in Society and Politics Across 19th Century Circles
Gen Wade Hampton recalls 134 battles in which he fought while Washington Irving Bishop visits Honolulu to recover health. David Dudley Field to deliver Williams College memorial oration for the late President Mark Hopkins. Mills of Texas urges Sheridan’s general appointment for Confederate soldiers. Emma Eames gains Paris salon notice as American prima donna. Humbert dances, Prince of Naples appears at balls with the Queen. Rear Admiral Baldwin in Paris improving health, plans summer in Hamburg. Campbell Clark, longtime Paris correspondent, once a British Museum librarian, becomes Telegraph critic. Marquis de Mores returns with wife after tiger hunting in India. 21 tigers slain, wife credited with four. Mrs Anna Ewing Cockrell, Missouri senator’s wife, praised for grace and social gifts. John F. Cook, wealthy Washington colored man, rich in real estate, valued around six figures, lives modestly.
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Wheelmakers Picnic at Blue River Park
Wheelmakers plan a Sunday trip from Indiana Bus for Blue River park leaving at 9 2 30 p m with return at 2 0 p m The round trip costs 60 cents All members and their friends are invited to join the outing on June 3.
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The Neat Beauty Versus Bright Countenance In Women
A discussion on attraction contrasts neatness with beauty. It extols a smart, graceful figure and quick expressions over mere prettiness, notes Miss B- as a paragon of neatness, and condemns oily skin while recommending steam baths, rubbing, and almond paste as complexion remedies.
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Frightful Fitness Advice From Chicago Herald
A quoted columnist urges extreme exercise routines to transform a woman's body. The letter argues intense workouts will sharpen features, brighten cheeks, and unveil a powerful, graceful form, claiming beauty emerges from strenuous activity and a rosy complexion.
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All the News from Time of Turbulent Era
Postmaster general Dickinson is sick. Judge J B Hayes of Idaho is dead. Hussong shot dead at Nelson Nebraska. Cincinnati prohibits. Indianapolis nominations ratified. Burlington derailed at Rock Rapids Iowa injuring four. Jones and Greens clashing in Tennessee with two Greens dead. Gould speeding to New York in poor health. Cashier Willison of Columbus Cincinnati Railroad shipped with 5000. Wyandotte explosion injured several. Bears attack children near Charlottesville DC. J M Scott of Reading quarrels with wife, throat cut. Frank Murphy defeats Jack Williams in boxing. Sheridan thanks president for Little Phil's appointment. Dunlevy charges Fuller with jury fixing. James Bell of Chicago accuses John Stevens. ear severed by Bell in hotel. Police on the hunt.
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Help wanted notice invites readers to submit ten word wants for free three day publication in Tae Sun free column. Readers may call 880 or mail to The Sun building 79 E Ohlost for vacant room or manor boy help notices.
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