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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1903
Page
4
The Rev Robb Zaring laments News coverage and recalls a past incident when his brother reporter exposed a city official breaking the Sunday saloon law. He notes the News deserted its own representative, calling for candor over hypocrisy and urging true reform in the community press.
In Indianapolis, Police Superintendent Teffe orders arrest for those firing fireworks before Saturday and bans sales before Friday night. The piece quotes heated local opinion, criticizing ministers, temperance advocates, and political figures, while commenting on the mayoral rumor involving Mr. Taggart and Mr. McCullough.
An article from the Pittsburgh Press extols porch parties as pleasant summer entertaining. It urges using a porch with decorative clover, a near refreshment table, and simple buffet style foods like ice cream and sandwiches. It cites William Morris on usefulness and beauty and imagines simplifying homes to improve daily living.
A compact collection of humorous and reflective verses capturing everyday scenes and social quirks. From a playful train spoof to the earnest inquiry into a streetcar accident and light kitchen banter, the pieces blend wit with gentle observation.
A scattered Indiana wire service item set reports Erie road near North Judson gun intimidation of train crews, Fulton County bird refuge plans, a Green Castle whisky jug rumor, a New Albany cantilever bridge project, a trench accident near Columbus, a ruined Richmond station collapse, a Hilligoss suit in Anderson, Huntington County court house inspection funds, Terre Haute ice price drop, Swigart will case in Laporte, Albany skull package incident, Frankfort farmer halting Chicago auto advance, Anderson ghost sightings, Mary Shuis encounter.
A Buffalo Commercial item notes Mrs. Betty Buchannon Anderson has been granted a patent for a Grave shield. She says the idea came from a dream where a device protected a grave from robbery. The account moves through other oddities including a fishing tale from Frankfort and a dramatic encounter with a drowning swimmer.
The Leisure Hour recounts a quarrel inspired by a neighbor's barking dog. One man, unable to sleep for three nights, rings his neighbor's bell at 4 AM to wake Mr. W and demand interruption cessation. The incident ends with Mr. W's angry admonition and a warning that the bell will be rung whenever the dog disturbs sleep.
The Spirit of the State Press notes astronomers joke about Mars and a potential street railway in Crawfordsville. It observes Indianapolis papers debating Bookwalter administration and hints Col. Tom Taggart’s strong national chairmanship bid. It suggests the 1896 and 1900 support may decide the Democratic presidential candidate. A Clark County Citizen remark praises country residence for politicians.
An old advertisement letter endorses F. D. Cheney and Hall's Catarrh Cure. It asserts the remedy acts internally on blood and mucous tissue, lists retailers in Toledo, and notes a price of 13 cents per bottle with testimonials available.
No notable persons organizations places dates or events clearly stated. The fragment discusses a financial concept about small amount holders and safe regulated returns but lacks concrete names actions or outcomes.
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