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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1905
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows telephones and office contact lines with two phone numbers and references to a business office. Readable bits indicate a BDSTORIAL ROOM and old style dialing notation, with partial digits and descriptors. The readable items suggest a small business directory entry or classified contact line from an early telephone era.
A critical newspaper column mocks Indianapolis power plays over rail track elevation while praising Lieut. Gov. Miller for orderly, expert presiding. The piece notes partisan stances, calls for laws and funding changes, and cites the St. Paul vessel and beef trust probe as curio in a broad legislative panorama.
A group of Indianapolis wholesale millinery firms led by Griffiths Bros and Fahndlay TM McCrea rebuilt quickly after a fire destroyed their spring stock and buildings. They reopened within two weeks, rushed in new stock from New York, secured new premises, and mobilized staff and railroads to minimize delays, signaling a bold recovery in local business.
The piece lauds Indianapolis business men for readiness in opening day and praises American industry, arguing against a 95 percent failure rate. It notes low true failure figures, many rebrands, and that success comes from perseverance, with examples of resilience before triumph. It also mentions a potential Russian congress and criticizes a senate in that context.
A historical tribute recounts Mrs. Jane Stanford's role beside Gov. Leland Stanford in building the Central Pacific and founding Stanford University. It notes her sacrifices during duress, her influence on major national gifts, and her steadfast support in adversity, highlighting the adage of a wife's crucial partnership. The piece also references other women named Jane and Mary whose husbands credit their wives with success.
The story recounts Francis Marion Cockrell winning a U S Senate seat after a hat was tossed into the ceiling at the Missouri Democratic convention in Jefferson City. It notes his five terms starting March 4, 1875, a record unmatched by any Missouri senator except Thomas Hart Benton, and contrasts with John La Farge's remark on beggars and wit in New York.
A Sun reader letter from Muncie argues Indiana law unfairly penalizes men who discipline youths. The writer supports charity toward Moscoe Hawley and notes Clarence Mogul and others were at work when a rock blindside leak caused the injury. The letter defends the man who threw the mock insult to stop miscreant behavior.
A chaotic mix of dialogue and resolutions dominates the Standard OU directors meeting. Resolutions condemn packing trusts and demand bookkeeper reforms while threatening access for trust officers. a minstrel benefit is pledged. Interwoven are tangential remarks from czars and grand dukes, reflecting a theatrical political milieu.
Farry Manufacturing proposes four structures near Dover at an estimated cost around 2.0 thousand dollars. Building permits are sought to proceed with the project while duties are assigned to the nearby bogey factory at the site.
James R. Keene is praised for civility toward all, with a broker noting his politeness to every person. Keene recounts a youth tale of asking a farm hand for the way, the hand’s reply prompting the farmer to guess his own route to Berendy and Berenda.
The article notes Turkey under the sultan bans electricity with no electric lights or telephones yet uses telegraphs and steam railways. Damascus may get electric lighting and railway soon as plans are seriously considered. Officials pledge support, including Ahmed Jaxet Pasta and Mesuifa Dey, plus provincial enthusiasm. American engineers and manufacturers are urged to engage.
The funeral for Mrs. Nancy Smith, who died Tuesday, was held Wednesday afternoon at the realgence on N. Alabama Street. Burial will be at Crown JM.
John W Oulara, also known as John W O Hara, has been named consul at Montevideo Uruguay. A longtime Peruvian attorney, former editor of the Munker Hill Press, and recent partner of Representative E T Reasoner, he will accept the post and move his family. A prominent Republican worker and campaign orator, he plans to depart soon.
The funeral for Charles John is set Thursday afternoon from his residence in Indianapolis. Born in Nordhausen Germany, he lived in Indianapolis since the early era, founded the first bakery, and held key public posts including market master street commissioner and Center township trustee. He was a member of the Masonic and Knights of Pythias lodges.
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