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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1905
Page
4
The text references Harry New’s appointment to a national committee chairmanship and a reaction by Fairbanke, described with a casual remark about dusting his trousers. The fragment suggests a political note on leadership shifts without specifying dates or locations.
The Missouri Republicans elected Maj. William Warner US senator after a prolonged deadlock. The News mocks the choice as a railroad attorney and contrasts Warner with Fairbanks. It notes Roosevelt’s rising influence and questions if the president will support a new kind of Republicanism or hunt abroad while tensions rise.
The State Board of Education and Superintendent Cot ton plan revisions to focus on core knowledge, reduce flashy curricula, and improve student health. Indiana aims to claim its public schools will be safest and best in the country, with a practical, standards based approach. Other items touch on Mrs. Chadwick’s possible disclosures and public interest in high profile financial scandals.
Capt. Murry New is appointed to lead the Republican national committee by Chairman Cortelyou amid Fairbanks criticism, signaling broader access to influence beyond Fairbanks. The move honors New and argues against excluding him under pressure from Fairbanks. Gov. Hanly’s silence and a possible $12,000 beef trust donation to the conscience fund are noted.
The article explains Florida's size is often misunderstood with examples. It notes Jacksonville is mid range north of Miami, roughly equal to north of Key West and south of Danville Virginia, and that a trip end to end takes over 24 hours. It also compares travel routes from Maine to Florida, highlighting the confusion of distances.
Auctions in Japan use a paper bid system where bidders write their highest price on a slip and place it in a box. The box is opened and the object goes to the highest bidder, highlighting a distinctive local practice.
The Roman Catholic church now plants 2000 churches and chapels across England and Scotland. Clergy number 3794. Thirty two Roman Catholic peers hold votes in the House of Lords, while five Catholics sit in the House of Commons for England and seventy one for Ireland.
Engagement announced for Princess Margaret of Connaught to Prince Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden. Promotes a European royal alliance. Margaret is King Edward's niece and daughter of Prince Arthur. Gustavus Adolphus, regent for King Oscar, is heir to the Swedish throne. wedding planned for summer.
A ragged newsboy robs a bank president of a moment of humor by opening an account for a quarter and grows into a successful factory head. Across the country families start accounts for children and wedding funds, with many deposits continuing for years, showing power in saving.
The Chicago Woman's Aid event featured Prof. George E. Vincent of the University of Chicago speaking on The Psychology of Democracy. His 11 year old son John waited in the rear, muttering he earned a bicycle while his father preached.
Provincetown reports a Venezuelan warship offshore prompting calls to alert Senator Lodge and request a Secretary of War battleship to Boston amid fears of indemnity. Mariner alert, mass rumors, and civic pauses echo the day.
A scattered digest notes unprecedented rain in the Far West flooding rivers and setting rainfall records. Nevada Governor Sparks vetoes a prohibition bill and gambling rules relax. Pacific coast telephone links to Wyoming and Colorado planned. Rich timberland buyers from Michigan acquire Washington land for mills. Gold veins found in Oregon mining area. California UC varsity funds clubhouse and dorm in Kyoto project amid moral uplift aims.
Readable reminiscences recall Douglas Jerrold’s sharp quips at charity, dinners, and social banter amid anecdotes of irritable wit. A column notes Harper’s Weekly yarns about poets and lawyers, Scots arguments on infant damnation, and a punchline about a guaranteed pile cure with PAZO ointment.
There is little genuine pleasure in thoughtless spending and people who do so lose more than money. For example, $5.00 per month for twenty-five years becomes $1,500 plus interest. If deposited with our company, it would grow to $2,228.92. begin saving today.
A historical notice notes that forty million dollars yearly come to the cotton industry from the cake left after pressing cottonseed oil. This cake serves as valuable animal food and as a high quality fertilizer due to its nitrogen content.
Congressmen Crumpacker and Watson of Indiana will accompany Secretary Tutt to the Philippines on the same voyage, insiders report. The anticipated journey accompanies discussions on military and territorial matters.
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