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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1905
Page
4
A reader accuses Riverside Park of extortion by charging 100 percent more for soda than outside the park. Visitors pay double for drinks, straining budgets and undermining affordable recreation. The Park Board is urged to investigate and stop the price gouging. The note also comments on political figures and local leadership.
The piece argues the president would demand explanations from officers of the Santa Fe railroad under an injunction and contrasts this with how a labor union would be treated. It cites Biddle’s testimony about authority papers, a secret arrangement with Colorado Fuel, and suggests high railway officers controlled traffic. It notes Paul Marion’s ties and a private statement to the president over public cross examination.
A historical critique argues that ten July Fourth celebrations across ten U.S. cities caused 1,100 deaths and 5,000 injuries with $5,659,000 in losses. The piece condemns patriotic displays that rely on loud explosions, urging a saner national celebration to spare innocents and prevent tragedies. It references Gov. J. Feagte Butttuscy as a cited figure in the commentary.
A Cambridge scientist named Burge is said to have found that spontaneous generation may be possible. He sealed radium and sterilized juice in a bottle and observed signs resembling vitality such as growth, raising questions about whether any life comes from the contents or external sources. The report notes modesty in the scientist and urgent questions about sterilization and the true nature of the observed wrigglings.
The piece contrasts Dr Loeb's sea urchin eggs hatchings with the dream of life’s origins. It criticizes feverish modern researchers and yellow journalism, likening them to medieval alchemists while urging focus on life’s meaning and truthful study rather than physical tricks. It also notes paving troubles blamed on HOREIAN efforts and imitators.
A book review notes George Lockwood’s The New Harmony Movement as a vivid history and study of Indiana’s New Harmony. It covers Rappite origins, Owen era, notable educators, and the lasting educational influence on Indiana, praising clear prose and engaging subject matter.
The article notes the US gunboat Michigen on the Great Lakes has been renamed Wolverine as part of rapid Navy improvements under the administration. It includes quirky asides about a sober man and a sunburned pitcher, and mentions Henry W. Rogers giving 2500 to New Bedford teachers for their vacation.
New Rochelle carpenter A Durr, years old, is noted for having two hearts discovered after illness. He has received offers for his body but refuses to sell. He may earn money posthumously from medical interests, while urging savings for children through small accounts.
A string of brief notices reports self harm attempt in the state, a ministerial association resolution in Fort Wayne, oil pumping from Kansas to Fort Wayne, sale of the Milton News, a death in Peru, a coroner ruling in Richmond on a homicide, a storm damage event in Valparaiso, a train fall injuring a man in Lafayette, a revolver discharge injuring a man near Greencastle, a brakeman killed on a Big Four train, and a six year old girl killed by a cart shaft in Linton.
Predictions favor courtship and business in the afternoon and evening. If your birthday anniversary occurs on this day, with care you will keep your affairs intact. Those in employ should be cautious. A child born on this day will be fond of pleasure and a general favorite. In business he may be lethargic.
A curious "Samusemtent tax" funds the Empress Marie Foundation for the poor. Implemented a year or two ago, the tax is charged on each amusement ticket sold and passed to consumers via higher prices. Over 100000 rubles has already been raised through this levy.
A poem by James Whitcomb Riley titled Ut to Old Aunt Mary's is set to music by John B. Fancher and printed under Carlin A. Lennox's imprint. The promenant poet’s appeal is noted and the work is expected to be popular and profitable. Fancher, once popular in manuscript, now brings the tune to the general public.
The piece notes world capitals Paris Berlin St Petersburg Vienna and others lie far inland with New York City as the lone ocean facing metropolis. Chicago may surpass preeminence in the U S as Berlin dominates Germany and St Petersburg Russia expands its suburbs. The forecast suggests New York may be overtaken by London within a decade or two.
A garbled excerpt describes a king in a rough version of a tag style game. Players contend for the crown while the king shouts defiance from a high place. Violent pulling is forbidden, but rough play and challenges dominate until dethroned.
Former Hendricks county residents now in Milanapolis met at the courthouse Monday night and moved to form a Hendricks county association. Judge Doh W Hadtey and H Calvert served as secretary and chair. A committee was named to locate all former residents in Indiana, with another meeting set for the circuit court room next Monday to finalize the organization and pick a park date.
An error in the date of water bonds valued at 31,000 is corrected by issuing a revised ordinance. The council takes no action. Copper is forcibly brought to the chamber to finalize the amendments but refuses to attend Balli Deweon.
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