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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1905
Page
4
The Indianapolis Sun lists delivery rates and contact details with old and new phone numbers for editorial and business offices. It notes six cent weekly city delivery, six months at $1.50 outside the city, and monthly or yearly rates in advance. Copyright and postal information is included.
The council debates a proposed new Southern railway franchise amid delays from six weeks of review, street vacating disputes, and ongoing property owner suits. Observers warn rush could harm residents, while journalists caution against conflicting interests and misrepresentation by the News.
Henry James is denounced for sloppy English by Bryn Mawr and others who claim newspapers and common schools keep speech crude. The piece defends direct, simple expression and mocks James' labyrinthine sentences as impractical for everyday readers.
A humorous account portrays Cincinnati boss George B. Cox as a “society bug” drawn to elite circles. The piece compares him to Croker and Tammany, noting how mockery and social ambition unsettle leaders who crave prestigious associations and champagne at Portage salons.
A terse stance outlines reasons to nominate Mr Bookwalter for mayor. It lists Ed Logsdon as bad, Harry Gates as worse, Harry Wright as mean, and further faults attributed to Charles W Moores and Charles Martindale, with many more unnamed criticisms implied.
Shortridge High School graduates heard Dean George H Locke of Chicago University stress self reliance and timely leadership Chester Jawett gave the class address Caleb Mille hall hosted what was described as the most brilliant exercises Stockholders of the Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Co elected officers and named directors A police policy shift toward destroying gambling paraphernalia was announced as a man faced perjury charges A drowning incident on White River near Rivereina Park claimed Robert Adams 19 Additional local tragedies and arrests were reported including a hospital case of lockjaw and theft at a saloon A proposed temple by the Indianapolis Masini Tonite association was set for a Michigan and New Jersey site with a lot purchase completed
Gov Hanly and a staff delegation visited Otterbein and Centerville areas Wednesday to review the State Board of Charities business. Amos W Butler, secretary, coordinated inquiries as Gov Hanky and officials observed GA R encampment in Madison on Thursday, marking the first staff parade.
Very uncertain all day forewarns troubles in business for those with anniversaries on this day. A child born then may be untruthful and prone to change, urged to stay in employment. A tale from Athens recounts an American woman aboard a Mediterranean cruise seeking lodging near the Acropolis and facing room shortages.
Madison June 15 The Wisconsin legislature after a long session completed its work in about 20 weeks and will adjourn at noon tomorrow when the constitutional period for gubernatorial action expires.
Reports from multiple towns detail injuries and deaths from the southern railway wreck. Fireman J. D. Johnson and two others from Greenway Ark. were among the killed. Several passengers are recovering enough to travel to Louisville for the Confederate reunion. Other items note a tannery vice president's death in England and local legal actions.
The Atlanta Journal reports that the Norwegian Storthing may push to remove King Oscar's salary from the monthly envelope to show he has ceased to be king, signaling a potential constitutional change. The piece notes political maneuvering aimed at disciplining the monarch.
Chicago music leader My. Omen J. Burnett predicts a revival of classic songs in future concerts and home receptions. He laments the rise of modern popular tunes as poor, maudlin, and cheap, while praising enduring favorites like Robin Adair Annie Laurie and The Last Rose of Summer and urging preservation of high quality melodies.
At the Tair grounds on Wednesday grocers held a village picnic with many events. J Wallace and B O Connor placed in greased pole climbing. John Motery won the font race for boys. Mary Amos won the girls race and earned chewing gum. Vincent won the clerks eighth mile race. Mrs Baker led in the women’s ti-yard dash. Mice Teoxemeyer won the unmarried women’s I-yard. Le A Michel won the fat men race. Clara Webb proved the champion woman baseball thrower. Karl Monfort led in pie-eating. J Mildner won the potato micr. Brookina won the I-yard dash. W Stout won a free-for-all pacing race. Bob Singer won the clerks two-mile bicycle race. H A Brandt and Lew Shank won automobile races.
In Webton West Virginia on June 1 a passenger train ran over 2 year old Brerling Tenny near Alton. The child survived with a severed right arm at the elbow and remains alive though maimed. The tiny body spared the engine parts as the arm was crushed against a wall.
A fragmented column recalls a theater tour misadventure in York and sharp social quips about Russian tea jokes, gender norms, and satirical takes on public figures. The text weaves in gossip about ladies’ opinions, stock schemes, and a wary note on investments while mixing jokes from the era.
A Barbers view critiques Russian defeat claims noting no nation can win war without allied support. Nuglo argues for smooth relations and filtration as essential factors, reflecting opinions from the Big Rapids Bulletin.
Indianapolis street car workers discuss union efforts with many opposed by a history of stable wages and no strikes. Detroit organizers Rozberb and Charles Kentinet privately press for organizing, aiming to unite locals despite public resistance and past defeats.
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