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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1904
Page
4
The piece mocks college yells and the fervor of student life while recounting Pearl Turner’s vocal paralysis from excessive cheering. It then shifts to a social critique on urban childhood and housing, urging welcoming flats for children and condemning evictions, ending with a note on business rivalries in Indianapolis gas.
The piece critiques General Ma’s Army in Manchuria with sharp humor about yellow troops and brutal discipline while noting his claimed unbroken record of victories in China. It discusses his modernizing efforts, his severe punishments, and his potential to lead a Chinese uprising that could worsen czarist troubles. It also mentions Bedford murder investigations and ends with a brisk closing note.
The Paris press reports French savant M August Chevalier describes a group near Lake Chad in marshy terrain. He claims these seven foot tall men and women adapt to swampy areas with a special provision of nature.
Local notices report three new stores planned to open in the coming days. The Richardison-Rothe building on Meridian Street is to be occupied by a gentleman from Meridian, handling queenswars and related items. Several residents, including Mr. and Mrs. George Weber and son Francis, return to Cincinnati after visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. Meier. Dr. W. S. Hoss and daughters Lila and Imogene enjoy an outing at High Rock near Martinsville. Fred Moward of Indianapolis sustains a shoulder injury from a brick fall at a construction site on H. Modrell’s building. J. C. Metain and daughter May visit Walton for several days. Mrs. T. T. McCunn hosts the Coloniel society at her W. Washington street home.
Per year 0 Ceol Master Horace Baker invites friends and relatives to Milton Indiana Abbie McGaughey visits friends in Cincinnati George Overstreet travels to Jamestown for Mrs A Ray spends the week in Terre Haute Mrs Otto Leppert and child from Franklin visit Mrs Mile Tucker and others May Welch visits Greencastle for relatives Merle Turned from a Taeme Mrs Charles O recently completed a stay in Oxford and returns to town West Indianapolis crowds visit E R Hisey display of the Cairo pump house diagram Fishermen around West Indianapolis include Mr Mackie the Ohwrrave who hauled a large catch home by wheelbarrow after a town visit
The grounds at Tate House gleam under spring work as Col Huffman and workers beautify the state estate. Flower beds are tended, hours keepers note tidy lawns, and the grounds appear more picturesque than ever as pleasant days pass.
A Chicago reader recounts a neck swelling that grew rapidly and frightened him. He used Cathourn Resolvent and Cathcora Ointment, applying them externally and taking the remedy by mouth. The swelling formed a head, broke, and a yellow cheesy matter discharged, leaving the neck in good health after several weeks. He endorses the remedies and offers to substantiate the claim.
In a Palais de Justice clerk office a tale unfolds about a villa affair in Sceaux involving Comte de fi and his wife. A stranger and a rival admirer clash over a dagger and a razor as two ears are allegedly cut off, echoed by Balzac like drama and evidence custody.
A fragmented set of quotes from various individuals reflects political tensions and personal views on immunity, labor, business, and public life. Figures mention Brubbs, the Indiana forest reserve, and general concerns about disease, economy, and celebration, all framed as casual remarks about state affairs and daily affairs.
Otto Ruggenstein rode a bicycle through University park. Park officer Holt sent him to the police station. Judge Brubbs Aned nim fined him but released him in suspended sentence due to a good record and apparent remorse.
Louis Paul Dessor, an Indianapolis artist born in Indianapolis, shows his works at Clausen Galleries on Fifth Avenue New York. Critics say his pieces surpass much of what has been seen in the last decade and praise his craftsmanship.
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