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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1905
Page
4
Delivery by carrier within any port of the city costs six cents weekly. Outside city six months in advance is 1.50 dollars. A monthly option in advance is two cents outside city, with a 3.00 dollar rate mentioned. Entry noted as second class matter at Indianapolis post office.
The Republican mayoral race intensifies with Frank Stalnaker seen as likely victor if the party votes fully in the primaries. The Sun insists all Republicans must vote, else be seen as cowardly or false, while noting The Sentinel drift away from the Plobrian administration.
Gov William L Douglas of Massachusetts, a wealthy shoe maker who never sought office, says he is weary of the job and will not run again. He claims the office was thrust upon him after a decisive election victory. He faces opposition from party managers for vetoing graft tainted bills and for loyal service to the public. The piece notes his dissatisfaction with professional politicians and his strict, businesslike approach. The last line wonders if an honest man can hold such a post in the old Commonwealth.
A historical plea for a new bicycle revival argues it would improve health, broaden horizons, and lift urban life by sending millions to the countryside. It praises past benefits, urges readers to buy a wheel and escape the city for fresh air and broader experiences.
The piece argues against rushing the Riverside park free public baths. It says baths should reach the poor where they live rather than forcing long trips, urging careful consideration of the Schissel bathhouse purchase and condemning haste on any bad proposal. It also notes the need to forget past regrets rather than rehash them.
A collection of humorous and anecdotal excerpts from various sources. Mrs. Rover recounts a cooking pupil whose husband disliked a beefsteak pie from her book. Then echoes of Emerson Bennet and Robert Bonner stories highlight pride, cynicism, and a bishop missing after a joke. An anonymous Crt ic piece notes a subscriber’s obituary border and a note from Mary Ann Smith.
A short verse traces a playful chain from a single smile to an eventual marriage and a chaotic clash of two mothers-in-law. The piece presents a humorous take on social entanglements and romantic consequences.
Virginia peanut prices held steady or rose for a month while output appeared below average. Analysts believe Virginia nut production was smaller than usual, and consumption likely decreased.
Col. Bill Ledgerwood says committees of lawyers have reviewed his address and removed all libelous material.
M A McRae acting for Scripps McRae League owners of the Chronicle purchases controlling Star stake from Nathan Frank. Paper now called the St Louis Star Chroni cle with McRae as president and Frank as vice president. Star Building at Twelfth and Ulivests becomes property of the Star Chroni cle.
A chaotic collage of observations on Wall Street quirks and a royal wedding trades. Notes mention a department store clock for a clothes wringer, a lawn mower swap, and gifts exchanged by Crown Prince Frederick Witham’s household. It also references reactions to a prince’s furnishings and Empress dowager curiosities.
Saints bring Mike Kulley and Justand to town for a three game set starting Monday. Craig or Cromley to pitch for locals. Friel replaces Dickey who is released to Springfield in the Central league. Manager Barrow has Johnny Fisher off payroll until he reaches condition.
The article notes how unfamiliar viewpoints create puzzling images. It describes a coconut lookalike with ear and nose protuberances, a fish, a dead canary photographed upside down, and a finger tip view. It concludes there is no limit to curious amusing results from new angles.
Anna C Greene formerly a teacher in Anderson schools will serve as private secretary to Gov Elrod of South Dakota. Milas Greene is daughter of Nelson Greene of Danville. Henry Leerch electrocuted at Fort Wayne Sunday by rope to arc light. rope said to be wet. Twenty five thousand attend German Baptists meeting in Flora. Daniel Sheeran 38 lost foot under a boxcar while watching a ball game in Terre Haute. William M Davis miner found dead by widow near railroad track in Clinton after paying life insurance premium.
Special to The Sun from Philadelphia on June 12 reports Misa Edie Theresa Kenton, daughter of a wealthy manufacturer, had been married for nearly two weeks to A. H. Nash, described as a Winnebago Indian. Nash, a 1837 grad of Care Hale, and who studied at Andover and the University of Pennsylvania, is the groom.
In Muncie Indiana June, Professor J W Howard long head of the Muncie Business College was committed to the Richmond asylum after two attempted suicides. Police and local officials report he attempted self harm while under medical care.
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