The Indianapolis Sun Author and Office Details
The Indianapolis Sun published daily except Sunday in the Bun building at 123 and 12 E Ohio Street. Foreign advertising reps listed in New York Chicago St. Louis. circulation certified by the Association of American Advertisers with guaranteed figures. No. 165.
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Bun
Ohio Street
Smith & Budd
Brunswick
Fifth Avenue
New York
Tribune
Chicago
Third National Bank
St. Louis
The
Association of American Advertisers
New York City
Public warns against promoters leeching on city utilities
The piece argues for public ownership and regulation of utilities to curb promoters and officials who push duplicative franchises. It cites Indianapolis as example, noting a $450,050 annual charge from duplication, a rejected single system, and rising rates. It decries bonds and stock schemes, urging one publicly controlled system with fair rates.
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Indianapolis
Bookwalter
Board of Public Works
Citizens’ Gas Company
New
John Holtzman
Ancient custom of saying God bless you after sneezing
The practice dates to at least the fifteenth century with Caxton's Golden Legend reference. A medieval superstition linked sneezing to danger and blessing, while regional beliefs linger in Devorpire villages and Scottish lore. Modern quotes contrast this with calls for sweetness and light and note enduring trusts in society.
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Caxton
Devorpire
Random Street Car Dangers Mentioned By A Citizen
A reader warns of drivers steering onto the left side after a ball game in W Washington Street and the risks of speed amid a crowded street car line. The piece urges stricter enforcement, streetcar conductors protections, and Army post guards to curb drunken or disorderly soldiers and safeguard passengers.
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W. Washington Street
Ball Park
Ufe
Sultan Relents To English Demand In Harem Visit
In 1807 Sultan Selim III defied Britain by allowing French envoy Sebastiani to view his harem after Britain pressed for naval cooperation against Napoleon. Sebastiani chose a Georgian odalisque, and a casket with her fate followed, alongside a Khalifa letter stating no Muslim woman should be given to a Christian, yet granting consolation in this case.
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Gynecaeum
N. C. Adessides
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Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Uncle Sam
Benjamin Harrison
Ragu
Bublime
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Selim
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