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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1906
Page
4
The Indianayo Les Bun mailing note outlines prepaid daily letters from home to your address wherever you are. Rates and address changes are discussed, but the fragmentary text makes specifics unclear.
County prosecutor Charles Benedict launches a bold move against meat dealers and a suspected ice trust. He plans to summon local dealers before the grand jury and pressure the court to break a perceived combine, earning praise for swift action and public service amid a tense political fight. A Spanish prince survives a dramatic auto accident as anarchists stir headlines.
A century old voice argues cars foster extravagance and threaten a return to economy. It laments gowns losing their longevity to rapid fashion, while autos demand costly purchase, upkeep, and repair. The column questions if true simplicity can prevail amid modern civiliza tion and fashion pressures, including a reference to the powder trust on agitators list.
The Thaw case follows Harry K Thaw, Pittsburg heir famed for wealth and notoriety. His life has centered on extravagant spending, a sensational marriage to Evelyn Nesbit, and the murder of Stanford White at a crowded roof garden.
A sensational aside on a cold blooded crime linked to wealth, fame, and high society. The piece profiles Thaw, White, and Mrs Thaw as symbols of a debauched era with cigarette lighters and champagne. It laments a life spent on pleasure, predicting little public grief for the killer.
The administration vows to prosecute the E. R. Dupont Powder Company of New Jersey under the Sherman law. Col. Henry A. Dupont, a Delaware senator, is connected but his standing remains intact. Evidence suggests typical trust methods like price dumping to crush independent rivals and detective shadowing. The case, a test of the administration's anti trust push, could signal broader actions including possible dissolution of the local ice trust.
Democratic focus shifts to strengthening congressional bids in the Tenth District Indiana with attention to James Kirby Hisk of Lafayette. Mention of July 14 convention in Michigan and commentary on reform and meat packing issues in Laporte and Cook County.
The Cook county Democratic club plans a gathering in Chicago with strong contrasts between patriotism and criticism of the current administration. The group will depart on the Theodore Roosevelt, aiming to energize the Tenth district convention under J Kirby Rink as Representative Jim Watson blocks immigration education provisions.
At the Clay Pool McMurtrie of Armour Packing company Marion Indiana discussed the packing house question and recent investigations. He cited a 16 percent sales increase at the Marion plant, defended public trust, and urged reforms in small slaughterhouses not reached by federal inspection. He warned of adulteration and urged state health board scrutiny and fair play for large producers. The discussion extended to American barrooms and social concerns in Mexico with remarks by Lee Terschorn and a humorous interlude from Sam Weller with quotes from Dickens.
A fragmentary survey highlights New York social moments with women only menus at a cafe jesting on larks and thrushes while Philadelphia houses a natural history collection valued high. Spokane civic efforts push Arbor Day cleanliness and street beautification as Los Angeles begins outdoor art displays. Milwaukee readies mayoral actions on public order and youth ward clubs. Washington Post notes gas production dominance and broader national pride.
A garbled letter from the eastern trial shows a wife seeking divorce after an odd note suggesting to “Jump Into the envelope.” The State Journal records the strange mortals’ stir and the tendered petition as a court case progresses.
A damaged OCR fragment cites the Cincinnati Enquirer critiquing journalism errors and misstatements, mentioning terms like aructivé sttuermanship and anizenmen, with unclear context about testing or fixing explanations.
Syraker Cannon declared he did not intend to discuss merits of the proposition about Oklahoma statehood and noted he had not been accused of doing so at the Kansas City Bar association gathering. He emphasized the topic remained unsettled and avoided taking a stand on the issue.
A Washington Post note muses on Senator Foraker resting after loss and hints at opportunities from the new state of Oklahoma. It questions whether Rockefeller would readily spend money, reflecting public figures and policy questions of the era.
A tranquil verse describes a quiet road moving through sunny country lanes. The poem portrays travelers at leisure, pausing at bridges, sharing hands among meadows, and strolling along gentle slopes in a serene countryside dream.
A fragment notes experiments weighing pyramids to estimate Earth's size and discusses atmospheric gunnery cloud shedding, solar sunspot observations, future machines, and a playful anecdote about a rushing suburbanite. The text mixes science conjecture with light banter and historical figures.
A fragmented historical note recalls a speech by a president or reformer about duty and progress. Readers reflect on leadership, hard work, and national politics as the press contrasts urging unity with calls for continued Republican support ahead of a national convention.
The readable lines describe social customs around party hosting and invitations. It notes expectations about guests and payments, with a dated tone implying etiquette and inclusivity concerns. The fragment references a woman and collective dues, suggesting a social gathering context.
Fragmentary quote cites Jeremiah of Joppa with archaic phrasing about a drunkard and noble man, reflecting a polemic or biblical tone. The readable text resembles a Renaissance or early modern stanza critique, preserving antiquated spelling and moralizing voice.
A satirical tale contrasts General Tuunget 2 wedding with Washington life and defines a materialist as one focusing only on the material side. Civil War veterans die at about 307 daily in pension records, with monthly totals near 3,000, suggesting a peak in veteran deaths. A humorous anecdote about a doctor who quips his graves are not all filled reflects social humor of the era. Additional quips reference Kansas harvest labor and Uncle Grover Cleveland’s political stance amid Hearst and Bryan debates.
A rustic poem from Uncle Hiram's farm voices chauffeur Jim describing demeaning sounds and nightly insects. He notes bees, crickets, moles, hens and geese, the windmill, and a runabout chugging along the road while imagining a New York judge and alcoholic concerns. The piece blends farm life with motor imagery and memory.
A garbled note outlines an odd plan involving a vegetable sausage and a supply push from Wisard Surbank to Minneapolis. The text suggests the community faces a recurring, annual effort, but details are unclear due to corruption.
A stage manager explains why many chorus girls prefer staying in New York productions. He notes touring seduces with money but chorus girls often refuse road life, while rehearsals show the allure fades once a show starts. The talk includes anecdotes about actresses, contracts, and stage life.
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