Indiana Insanity Law Debate and Public Policy Urges Reform
A long letter and excerpts discuss alleged insanity cases and judicial actions in Marion County. It criticizes current laws and the process for committing the mentally ill, urges high court review, and calls for safer treatment and better hospital oversight. The piece also weighs in on city politics, election inspectors, and a controversial garbage contract in Indianapolis.
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Marion County
Supreme Bench
John” Banks
Indiana Supreme Court
Personal Matters at Indiana Capitol Court Gossips
Attorney general William L. Taylor wears a striped shirt in captivity at the Indiana state capitol. Judge Leathers resists the waist treatment in court. Lieut. Charles L. Tarlton returns from the Philippines in a $25 white straw hat, with a cheaper imitation selling for 75 cents. Various officials and residents display fashion and feats, including boxing blows and a male kick, as townspeople comment on appearance and humor.
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Wm.l. Taylor
Indiana State Canitol
Charles L. Tarlton
Philippines
Senator Fairbanks Faces Deep Water For Imperial Robe
The Indianapolis Sun notes Senator Fairbanks is in deep water as discussions about the imperial robe of William I intensify. The piece praises his capacity and long head as advantages, suggesting his chances remain strong amid political speculation.
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Fairbanks
Indianapolis
William I
Rockville Republica
Mascot Cat Brings Hope Then Loss to Jack Family
In a thrifty city, Jack struggles after Skeat panic until a starving stray kitten named Nig brings him purpose. Mrs. Jack feeds the cat, inspiring Jack to seek work. he finds a job, rooms, and a home where Nig thrives until a lightning death ends the mascot’s life. Mrs. Jack grieves as Jack hides pain and burying the cat reveals their loneliness.
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Jack
Jack Was Spurred By It. Still Failure Mocked Him. One Night Mr. and Mrs. Jack
Mrs. Jack
Hope
Notable quotes from Indianapolis figures and visitors
A collection of remarks from Attorney James W. Noel Rev W A Quayle and others on journalism law enforcement public safety and civic life in Indianapolis including comments on the sun paper traffic at the picnic gambling among grocers safe fire headquarters and the power and future of newspapers. The remarks touch on public institutions business and social conditions with several named professionals sharing opinions about governance and infrastructure.
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James W. Noel
W. A. Quayle
Indianapolis
Art McKee
Taylor
Retail Grocers’ Association
Hugh McGowan
Robert Martindale
Gamewell
John R. Wilson
George B. Elliott
John. R. Wilson
Dunn
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Universal Cure
$100 reward offered if Hall's Catarrh Cure fails to cure catarrh. Cure taken internally targets blood and mucous surfaces, destroying disease foundation and boosting constitution. Proponents claim strong faith in curative powers and invite testimonials.
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Hall
Hoop's Sarsaparilla advertisement claims cures for eruptions
An 19th century medical notice touts Hoop's Sarsaparilla as a cure for eczema, tetter, milk crust, and salt rheum. It asserts the product removes humors inherited or constitutional and says Hoop's Pills are the best cathartic, priced 25 cents.
Public remarks on storms and crop damage
Armin Koehne defends public access to records. He disputes claims about blocking book inspections and notes clerks will look up information. He references a recent incident where delinquent taxes were collected by a fakir, arguing open records are not always best.
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Armin Koehne
Beveridge’s alleged indiscretion rattles American representation
The Detroit News critiques Senator Beveridge for allegedly befriending a Russian figure and publishing private confidences. It argues his actions reflect poorly on the people he serves, accusing the senator of ungentlemanly behavior and lamenting the influence of money in selecting representatives.
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Beveridge
County Tolstoi
Detroit News
What the Papers Say on Political Graft and Tax Relief
A compendium of opinions from Ohio and Newark items. Iowa sparring between Gov Shaw and Sen Allison is noted while Topeka and Buffalo papers deride tax cuts and graft. Philadelphia and Toledo comment on corruption under party labels.
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Iowa
Shaw
Allison
Gov
Knoxville Sentinel
Ohio
Topeka Journal
Newark
WN. J
Buffalo News
Philadelphia
New York
Tammany Democrats
Toledo News
Dowie the humbug preaches apocalyptic calm in Chicago
The column cites Elijah Dowie preaching an early end of the world while still collecting offerings at meetings. Separate notes recall a Terre Haute youth drowning after drinking beer in a boat, and various editorials criticize third party efforts, tariff politics, and wool prices in a string of opinion snippets from Indiana papers. The last line notes the surrender of the last Filipino general and his forces.
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Dowie
Chicago
Elijah
Shelbyville
Terre Haute
Lafayette Courier
Hanna
Indianapolis Symphony Board to be Named Next Year
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra announces its forthcoming board lineup with Ford Mayer as president and several members including Mrs. George C. Hitt Mrs. L. C. Page Mrs. H. H. Hewland and Mrs. Hugh McGib eny. The orchestra is out of debt and season tickets are on sale. Rivalry with promoters of the Thomas orchestra concert may exist. The last June recital of the Indianapolis Conservatory of Music was held Friday. S F Smith son of Rev F S Smith who wrote America sent Cant Wallace Foster a photo of the original manuscript. Rev Smith was Harvard classmate of Oliver Wendell Holmes. The song debuted at a Boston Park Church July 4 celebration.
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Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
Ford Mayer
George C. Hitt
L. C. Page
H. H. Hewland
Hugh McGibeny
John Stem
R. L. Talbott, Jr
Thomas Orchestra
Thomas
Indianapolis Conservatory of Music
S. F. Smith
F. S&s. Smith
America
Wallace Foster
Rev. Smith
Harvard
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Park Church
Boston
The Sun Denies Editing Claims in Counting Room
The Sun of Indianapolis faces allegations forged by a rival claim of in-room editing. The Indiana Weekly notes only The Sun maintains no such interference and challenges the accusation with defense of integrity.
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Indianapolis
the Sun
Indiana Weekly
Wheat King Dresback and Notable Figures Named
Wm. Dresback aged 75 of San Francisco famed as the wheat king. T. S. Parvin who served 55 years as grand secretary of Iowa masons. Commander Frederick R. Smith 71, of the navy, at Binghamton New York.
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Wm. Dresback
Wheat King
San Francisco
T. S. Parvin
Iowa Masons
Frederick R. Smith
Navy
Binghamton
N. Y
Big Four Fourth of July Excursions Offered
Half fare specials to principal points within two hundred miles in Central Passenger Association territory. Good for outbound July 8 and 4. Return trip valid until July 5. Contact Big Four agents for details.
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Central Passenger Association
Big
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