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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1905
Page
4
A fragment from the Indianapolis Sun shows circulation and address notes, subscription rates, and postal information. It lists delivery options, rates for city and outside-city readers, and indicates newspaper offices and telephones.
A St. Petersburg dispatch laments the destruction of the battleship Alexander III and the loss to Russia, contrasting noble salons with bloodied battlefields in Manchuria. The piece condemns war’s toll while mocking fashionable elites, noting Russian state collapse and social upheaval as war rages. It also mentions Philp Rappaport starting a newspaper, The Public, with a critical voice on insurance and finance.
An eastern clergyman resists rehearsals citing dramatic effects at society weddings. The piece argues weddings drift from sacred meaning toward showmanship, linking this to divorce trends and suggesting modest nuptials nurture stable homes over wealthier spectacles. It contrasts past and present wedding prep and notes economics shape marriage sentiments.
The piece argues against conventions and endorses direct primaries for the Republican mayoral nomination. It states that all Republicans may vote, emphasizes accountability, and warns that failure to participate will invite defeat and protest from the party's base. It urges the local party to nominate a candidate who can mobilize the full party vote.
J A Robertson of Spencer Ind writes a brief reply to a Sun editorial by Charles Grant Miller arguing against the premise of equal opportunity. He contends that true equality requires shared access to means of production and coordinated cooperation, noting that wealth and labor conditions create persistent gaps in development and opportunity.
Hundreds attended the funeral at Woodlawn cemetery for Jimmy Hope, the famed bank burglar, as his cortege drew a crowded procession through Columbia Avenue. The service reflected public fascination with his infamous life and the crowd filled nearby streets and trolleys struggled to clear the way.
Nan Patterson severed ties with The Romance of Panama company after a disappointing reception to her comeback. She left Altoona for Washington in a disheartened mood, saying in an interview that she felt broken by the adverse reaction from the audience and critics.
A goat roams freely in a rural stable with thoroughbreds, guiding training like a cowboy method. The animals, accustomed to the goat’s presence, adapt to discipline as the goat mingles with them and helps temper their behavior through steady, nonviolent interaction.
Predictions by Raphael the Astrologer note travel sign writage and dealing with young people for Tuesday June 1903. Those with birthdays on the day should guard health while business looks promising and money may rise. Employed individuals should be careful. a child born that day is prophesied to be generally fortunate in business and likely to fare better in business than in employment.
A fragmented dialogue shows Dick and Tess commenting on Tess’s looks and how she pleases other girls. The garbled text hints at social dynamics and attention from peers, with emphasis on appearance and popularity in a school setting.
Campfire talk reveals a wild story as Truthful James Smiley recounts killing a bear by puncturing its jaw with a hat pin. Ananias Jake Smith interjects with a parable about a man saving himself from a fish and legal woes, ending with a cautious, unsettled mood.
An actor confesses ruinous debts and remorse for leaving the stage after misjudging a contract and suffering harsh criticism from a traveling company. He claims hardship in earning a living and seeks understanding from the public while expressing regret and distress.
A busy day shows births and marriages listed across Bluff Road and nearby streets. Notable entries include births to Engelman and Thompson families, and marriages of Whitager Pitcher Warner Aguier Hofacker and Moore Zessin, with multiple building permits at 10 Decatur and 91 Hommes among others. There are also names tied to addresses in New Jersey and Illinois with various ages and causes of death including hemorrhage and tuberculosis.
The piece argues for universal free worship, contrasting Spain’s king’s stance against a Protestant chapel in Barretona with questions about other faiths. It notes Russia’s Jewish plight denounced by Catholics and praises broad religious expression amid industrial progress and global leadership.
Scripps M erae press association reports plans for the complete reorganization of the Republic Iron and Steel company, to take place at the coming October meeting in Youngstown Ohio.
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