Notable figures mingle in political and business circles
The piece links John Wanamaker with George McCulloch, notes Baron Rothschild's dignity, and follows Harris of Austria with his farm and city life. It also covers H. J. Heinz of Pittsburgh visiting governors, visiting Polk canning at Greenwood, and his rise from bankruptcy to wealth with a profit-sharing model and a $60,000 auditorium for free lectures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
George McCulloch
Muncie
Ind
McCulloch
Ad. Harris
Austria
Harris
Allisonville
Columbia Club
H. J. Heinz
Pittsburg
Charles E. Coffin
Indianapolis
Francis T. Roots
Connersville
Polk Canning
Greenwood
Roots
Heinz
Kansas City
Kansas University
The Sun Advertising and Circulation Rates
Business office details for THE SUN include contact routes to the editor and business manager. Delivery cost six cents weekly within the city, with advertising rates available from the advertising manager. Outside city terms are six months 1.59, monthly 0.23, yearly 3.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
SUN
The Sun carrier reminder notice
A brief notice urges readers to inform The Sun office if they fail to receive the paper regularly. It provides telephone contact 880 and asks readers to send postal mail to The Sun.
City board must enforce contracts with street railway firm
The Fort Wayne avenue dispute draws harsh critique of Mr. Sahm and the Board of Works for alleged favoritism toward the street railway company. The Sun argues contracts must be enforced despite the company’s large expenditures and warns officials against undermining written franchise terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Sahm
Board of Works
Fort
Sahm
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne-ave
Editor Fairbanks Boom Question Sparks Newspaper Debate
The News questions whether Editor Fairbanks is prematurely courting a presidential boom. It asks if he confesses disappointment over the reception of his own push and whether he rebukes Editor Harry New, the first to promote the Fairbanks boom, inviting readers to seek the underlying facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
the News
Harry New
Board vindicates stance on metal box littering episode
The board of works clears Charley Stuckmeyer of sidewalk box littering while W. W. Day earns board thanks for hammering the box at Meridian and Maryland. The Deaf and Dumb Institute is praised for its progress on social issues. McKinley’s civil service stance may imply a third-term rejection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Works
Charley Stuckmeyer
W. W. Day
Meridian
Maryland Srs
McKinley
Parole Highlights State Policy on Weak‑M minded Mothers
The governor paroles Nicy South after 24 years in prison for killing her twin babies. The piece critiques past sentences and notes a state reform law creating the Fort Wayne school for feeble minded youth to care for weak minded women aged 16 to 45. The aim is to prevent offspring seen as degenerate and reduce pauperism, insanity, and crime burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicy South
Fort Wayne
Supreme Court appeal on mortgage deduction law
Judge Allen of the Marion circuit court held the mortgage deduction unconstitutional and an appeal to the supreme court will settle the question. The $700 deduction aimed to aid small homeowners, while critics question why deduction could not remove the full mortgage from assessment. The law is seen as a step toward eliminating double taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Marion Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Indiana colleges seek LL D for presidential aspirant
The writer questions why Indiana colleges have not awarded an LL D to the tall aspirant for the presidency as commencements occur. He notes Ohio Wesleyan and Fairbanks Kansas conferred the degree recently and ponders the prophet without honor in his own country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
White House
Ohio Wesleyan
Fairbanks
Kansas
Union veterans urge prompt monument dedication
The Union veteran legion records support for dedicating the monument soon after completion and within the lifetime of as many comrades as possible. The stance implies opposition to delaying until next year and to a demonstration led by foreign political and military figures and governors' staffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Veteran Legion
Governor to Uncover Hidden Gambling at West Baden Health Resort
The governor may miss the known gambling at West Baden and risk being invited to join the game by a manager who ignores his official status. The remark warns to be vigilant during rest periods at the health resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Baden
Marion County Hopes for Rich Copper Mine Yield
Residents in Marion County back Billy Schmdit claiming a copper mine will fill the county treasury. Skeptics fear unrealized fortune while supporters cite potential tax gains and jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Billy” Schmdit
Civic virtue urged as salvation from bow-wows
A high school graduate argues civic virtue is the sole element that could save society from its follies. The claim is presented as important but remains a stated belief rather than proven fact.
Indianapolis Republicans Launch Early Campaign
The Republicans of Indianapolis have begun an early campaign, with speculation they may have better beer supplies than the Democrats. The Boo gang will welcome the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Boo Gang
Declination Sparks Question Over McKinley Support
The question arises whether Depew and Grosvenor will accept Mr McKinley’s declination. If they refuse, uncertainty spreads about the party’s next move and political stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depew
Grosvenor
Mr. McKinley
Flax, Constitution Debates Across State Press
A collage of brief regional notes covers political sniping over constitutional followings, a $20 million collar and shirt trust in New York, Funston’s legacy test, Indianapolis council race buzz, European trips by preachers, a Cincinnati social club incorporation, Scottish aristocracy imitating wealth, Mrs. Mary Ellen Lease bankruptcy in New York, and Mr. Lease’s Kansas drug store income, with a Lafayette Call quip on loud mouths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bourbon News-Mirror
New York
Terre Haute Tribune
Funston
Painfield
Higgins
Indianapolis
Anderson Herald
Europe
Fort Wayne
Cincinnati
Anderson Bulletin
Mary Ellen Lease
Books and critics note Savage Landor China work and others
The article reviews Henry Savage Landor’s two volume China and the Allies in the Forbidden City and contrasts it with Barry Pain as well as Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson and Winston Churchill. It highlights Landor’s unique vantage as a nonofficial observer skilled in Chinese and Japanese, and praises Churchill’s new novel The Crisis and other literary memorials to Dr. Arnold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Savage Lander
Peking
Scribners
China
Forbidden City
Mr. Landor
Walter Savage Landor
Florence
Italy
Paris
Whibet
The
Forbidden Land
Robert Louis Stevenson
San Francisco
Bay
Lloyd Osbourne
Stevenson
Winston Churchill
Richard Carvel
The Sketches and Songs of a Singer
A fragmented verse and dialogue pieces describe a singer and a dramatic scene. The text references a grave error and fashion details as a narrator comments on appearance and a miscommunication. It also mentions three school trustees in Possum Bend and local preferences among voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Possum Bend
Meddergrass
Alf Ffoneywell
Wimmer
Corncutter
Doorkeeper at Po dunk opera house misreads patient joke
Hiram Swayzee greets a visitor with a malapropism saying I hear you recognize tha perfesh. The guest answers with humor and Hiram replies I am a hos a doctor in a playful exchange from a Po dunk theater scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Swayzee
Podunk Opera House
Hiram
Rag-time Debate and Poker Stakes Noted
The text discusses uncertainty over a rag man’s singing style and cites authorities including Gibbons on decline and fall. It notes a poker player’s telltale flush as a sign of a bobtail hush in his hand, reflecting conflicting interpretations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha
Gibbons
Marriage announcements span multiple towns and churches
The column lists several weddings from Assumption church to towns like Maywood and Elwood. Brides wear gowns of white organdic silk tissue and point d esprit, with ceremonies conducted by Reverends including J P Mason R V Hunter and An drew Morrissey.
Far ly Dedication Favored by Vets
Union veteran group adopts a resolution urging early dedication of the soldiers and sailors monument to ensure it is completed and unveiled within the lifetimes of as many Civil War comrades as possible. The item reflects broad veteran sentiment on timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eran Legion
Special train schedule between Indianapolis and Decatur
A special train operates Sunday June 16 with outbound from Indianapolis at 7 a.m. and return from Decatur at 6:15 p.m. The fare is one dollar each way via the D and W Railway system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Decatur
Landlady and boarder clash over meals in ongoing satire
The dialogue reveals a boarder recounting two years of boarding with a landlady. The exchange hints at daily tensions over scarcity of pia and dessert, with the boarder joking about being routinely left out when treats run short.
Prize Bass Released From Minnow Bucket
Frost King, stenographer in the attorney general's office, caught a two pound bass near Millersville and brought it home in a minnow bucket. The family pitied the lively fish, then Pater Sting released it into Fall Creek as evening fell along Meridian Street.
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Frost King
Meridian St
Fall Creek
Attorney General’s Office
Millersville
Russell King
Senator
Fairbanks
Mr. King
Pater Sting
Fallcreek
Pan-American Buffalo Line described as All American railroad
The Pan American Buffalo Line Akron Route is presented as an All American Railroad linking into the Standard Railway System of America, specifically the Pennsylvania Lines, at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Akron
Standard Railway System of America
Pennsylvania Lines
I D and W Sleeping and Chair Cars Route Note
Between Indianapolis and Quincy Illinois the I D and W line offers sleeping and chair car service. Roster details remain unclear in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Quincy, Il
Am Framing Pictures at Cosi
Clark Art Studio presents framing of pictures at 116 N Illinois. Exhibit showcases diverse works by local artisans and students with hands on demonstrations and gallery talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosi
Clark Art Studio
N. Iinois
Old Nurse for Children Advertisement Claims Soothing Syrup
An ever used remedy touts Mrs Winslow s Soothing Syrup for teething children. It promises to soothe the child soften the gums relieve pain cure wind colic and diarrhoea. Priced at twenty five cents per bottle.
Walker Sez: Republicans Back President's Letter
Col. I. N. Walker of the Columbia club says Republicans generally approve of the president's letter and believe it will let him address major administrative questions without pursuing personal political gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
I. N. Walker
Columbia Club
Dental Association Elects Officers At City Meeting
The State dental association board elected F A Hamilton of Indianapolis as secretary W Throop of Muncie as treasurer and H D Weller of Indianapolis as a member of the executive committee. Next year’s meeting will be at Maxinkuckee in June. Miss Mary McLaughlin of Columbus and Dr C D Pettigrew formerly of Columbus now of Houston were married at the Kissling residence with Rev A B Pllputt officiating. The couple departed Wednesday night for Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State Dental Association
F. A. Hamilton
Indianapolis
W. Throop
Muncie
H. D. Weller
Maxinkuckeee
Mary McLaughlin
Columbus
Ind
C. D. Pettigrew
Houston
F. H. Kissling
Windsorst
A. B. Philputt
Trunks Telescopes Harness Sent for Cash or Payments
Store listing details items for sale including trunks telescopes and harnesses with cash or payments accepted at 313 E Washington Street. California wines brandies bottled goods advertised at Schuller’s 210 N Meridian Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington-st
California
Schuller’s
Meridian-st
Baby Portrait Day At Ponder's Square
Special attention given to children's photographs as families visit Ponder's on 229 Mass Ave a square from Denison hotel for baby pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponder's
Mass.ave
Denison Hotel
Indiana Dental College Advertisement Card
S. W. Cor. Delaware and Chiosis offers dental services from 9 a m to 5 p m for all kinds of dental work to patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Dental College
S. W. Cor
Delaware and Chiosis
Excursion Poster Promotes Midwest Rail Trip and Festivities
A railroad excursion advertises a $1 trip from Indianapolis to Michigan City Rochester and Peru Indiana and Ohio Saengerfest. Special trains depart Indianapolis 6:20 a m and return from Michigan City 6:00 p m on Sunday June 16 with stops at Peru and other points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie & Western R. R
Michigan City
Rochester
Peru
Ind
Indiana and Ohio
Indianapolis
Park Board Halts Tenth Street Walk Contract
A clash halted cement walk work on Tenth street between Illinois and Capitol avenues after the Board of Works stoppage over the removal of shade trees owned by Park board members John Osterman and George Merritt. City attorney Kern ruled Board of Works superior under forestry law. Park board may pursue a test case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Park Board
Tenth St
Illinois St
Capittol Ave
John Osterman
George Merritt
Park Board
Boar of Works
Kern
Board of Works
Th Park Board
Local items mix crime and civic notes in Indianapolis
Reports from Indianapolis cover a woman removed from 1710 College with smallpox, a new vice consul appointment for Charles E. Coffin, and a bank capital increase from 50000 to 150000. Also notes voting machine tests, Kentucky University presidency, jail incidents with four inmates, a wagon accident before Bates House drug store, and council safety talks on waiting times and bicycle handling rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Coffin
Paraguay
Indianapolis
Deposit Savings and Loan Association
State Voting Machine Commission
State House
American Ballot Box Company
Petersburg
Bates House
Frank Cramer
Council Committee On Public Safety and Comfort
Perrott
Washington-st
Capitol-ave
Delaware-st
Merchants’ Association
Negley
Labor's Field and Local Strike Tensions Reported
The Central labor union committee leading the Kingan boycott has begun distributing literature in the United States and Europe. John Lincke was fined 356 and costs by Acting Police Judge Horton for assaulting Michael sle Nuity who refused to halt work as molders went on strike at Chandler & Laylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union Committee
Kingan
Europe
John Lincke
Horton
Michael Sle Nuity
Chandler & Laylor
Special train to Madison from Indianapolis at 7 30 a m
A special train runs from Indianapolis to Madison at 7 30 a m with return service leaving Madison in the afternoon. The service is priced at $1 25 each way. Pennsylvania Lines operates the excursion offering a convenient round trip for travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Stransky
Indianapolis
Madison
List of names connected to a historical military unit
A collection of individuals including A. A. Barnes John H. Holliday Co H Brownell George Kothe S A Culbertson Volney T Malott Thomas C Day Edward L McKee Henry Bitelt Sam E E Rauh I C Elston associated with the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Barnes
John H. Holliday
Co. H. Brownell
George Kothe
S. A. Culbertson
Volney T. Malott
Thomas C. Day
Edward L. McKee
Henry Bitelt
Sam EE. Rauh
I. C. Elston
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Baron’ Rothschild
Usiness ’ Office
Deaf and Dumb Institute
Spirit OF the State Press
Andrew Lang
Barry Pain
Mr. Pain
London
Palin
Pain
London Today
Dr. Arnold
Anna B. McGill
Coleridge
Arthur Clough
Matthew Arnold
Dean Stanley
Thomas Hughes
Hartley Coleridge
Abraham
Hank
Mayme Folzant
Thomas Harmon
Assumption Church
Joseph Weber
Maywood
Eva Saverage
Mansfield R. Mason
Ashland Ave
J. P. Mason
Acton
L. A. Pulmer
Anglish Ave
Elizabeth Fulmer
Clark A. Price
Elwood
R. V. Hunter
South Bend
Eleanor Howard
William L. Benitz
Notre Dame University
Church of the Sacred Heart
Andrew Morrissey
University
James French
Martin J. Ragan
Richmond
Bessie Coffin
Andrew W. Williamson
Marguerita
Thomas K. Mahoney
New Castle
Elizabeth Wilson
Thomas R. White
Louise Reiter
Charles A. Schwetzer
Bleecker, N. Y
Ida Hatfield
Braxton W. Carpenter
Sarah MecCulloch
Clarence Keiser
Union Vet
Hood
Sez
Walker
City Lité
Bretzman
Ilinois
NEW Yorks
Tomrow
Iceland
Pat
Old Colony
Sapoho
Bon Ami
Sc. H
Fairbanks Lion
Peerless
Msc
Pettis Dry Goods Co
1710 College
Burris A. Jenkins
Third Christian Church
University of Indianapolis
Kentucky University
Lexington
Fred Cook
LABOR
Joan Blue
H. Friedman
E. Sands
W. C. Rockefeller
T. Monahan
C. Eddy
Washington Park
Wheeling
Union Trust Company
Company
East Market St
Henry Eitel
Howard M. Foltz
Charles S. Mbride
Indiana Trust Bldg
Washington ST
Virginia Ave
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