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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1904
Page
4
The Indianapolis Sun presents contact directions for business communications to the editor and business manager. It outlines carrier delivery at six cents weekly and advertising rates via the advertising department and office terms for agents and sale locations in other towns.
The piece argues that education and domesticity go together, praising the rise of women’s higher education in the United States. It notes Vassar’s demand, the proliferation of women’s colleges, and the idea that educated women can find noble careers in their own homes. It also condemns juror bias toward female defendants and the need for impartial justice.
Maude Williams faced a $204 theft charge at a world’s fair visitor case in St Louis. The accused enticed the man to a resort near Ninth and Market and allegedly took his money as he departed. The courtroom scene noted her calm smiles and sly winks as impact.
Readers of THE SUN note typhoid risk in Indianapolis tied to a clogged canal. Investigative reports describe mud and standing greenish water breeding disease, urging city health authorities to act now to remove the menace and protect public health.
A newspaper letter questions street sprinkling costs and effectiveness. It argues contractors should prevent dust rather than merely sprinkle, challenging municipal management and budgeting. The critique ties dust control to contractor duties and city spending amid national political chatter.
Nashville readies for the fourteenth Confederate veterans reunion June 14 to 16 with 15 000 to 18 000 veterans, Sons and Daughters groups, and 40 000 to 50 000 attendees. Gen Stephen D. Lee summons the crowd as Gen Gordon’s memorial service opens events in Centennial Park and Memorial Hall lodging, parades, and Southern barbecues shape a three day gathering of war veterans and supporters.
A romance unfolds at the Midway as Mademoiselle Zylpho, a sword swinger, captivates a crowd and a farmhand who admires her. She falters on stage, faints in the passage, and is aided by Nannette and the young farmer while the show carries on amid exotic plumes and emotional tension.
Nannette tends an injured arm as tears spark a vow not to swing a sword for a week. She learns Mademoiselle Zylpho plans for Australia while BMademoisella’s husband sends an ostrich plum as a gift. The young farmer expresses happiness over her recovery and future.
Dr. Murray discusses hair care in the Delinator July issue. He warns against common myths and notes cleansing reduces impurities. Daily hair loss is normal, about 50 to 60 hairs, with new growth replacing them. Shampoo frequency varies by surroundings and individual needs, from monthly to weekly or ten days.
The authentic history traces hymn tunes from Hilary of Poldlera who died in 388 to Ambrose and Gregory the Great. Luther introduced the chorale. The oldest hymn book appeared in 2022 titled The whole booke of Panlmas. Watts began the popular era with Wesley marking its close. About 4000 hymns exist in all languages, mainly in German then English.
The Great Dane or German boarhound is described as part of the two great dog classes of Xenophon and early Greek writers the fighting dogs. Ancient nations used war dogs as allies in battles with Cyrus Marathon and Roman armies. Remnants of mercenary dog armor found in Pompeii illustrate their martial role.
California will send Abraham Ruef to lead the state delegation at the Republican National Convention in Chicago. Ruef, a well known San Francisco figure, rose rapidly in politics after graduating from a California university at age 13 and building a large law practice. He has been elected labor mayor twice and is a key Pacific Coast political force.
Dr Samuel Johnson noted Thrales four large beer casks each 1000 hogsheads. London brewer Meat owned 24 vessels totaling 35000 barrels with one at 4500 barrels. He later built a vessel near 12000 barrels and hosted a dinner for 200 at its base.
Indianapolis police report receiving a letter from Anderson police stating John Robinson died there and that he had a wife named Bertha Hving in Indianapolis. No address was given and officers have been unable to locate her.
Curtsz Bland, a student at the Indiana medical college, is a patient at City hospital. An operation for appendicitis was performed on Monday and he is in very feeble condition.
A Gardener named Herman Bleinecker on East New York Street uses his English mastiff Buttz to power a water-pumping system. Buttz runs a treadmill to fill an elevated tank that provides water pressure for irrigating a large east side garden. Bleinecker proudly explains the dog has pumped for nine years, and visits with curious callers.
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