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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1906
Page
4
An editorial decries vice and political failings that allowed destruction and disorder in San Francisco. It urges moral awakening, condemns Chinatown and corruption, and calls for rebuilding with decency. It notes a Hobson presidential boom as a political counterpoint.
May Day unrest disrupts Indianapolis building season as carpenters and painters strike over hire rates and hours. The clash threatens 1109 workers, delaying projects while both sides seek wider public sympathy and a smoother settlement. A Columbus woman’s failed match highlights social shifts as Indiana enforces marriage reform laws.
An old publication recounts San Francisco as built on mud and harbor refuse with Market Street on piles and a city hall standing where swamps lingered. It cites quaking earth, dependence on private water works, alleged moral panic, high murder rates, and social vices as defining traits of a city long seen as troubled and notorious.
The article notes the House of Representatives spent the final days of April in a garden setting considering a question, with indications they may move to address May toward a new plan or project. The piece emphasizes a contemplative session and potential upcoming actions.
An editorial urges Thomas Taggart national Democratic chairman to aid Oregon Democrats ahead of their June sixth election. It argues unity and funds are needed and warns of internal Indiana tensions while stressing reform and a western example for other states.
Electric lines, once a local curiosity, are now running through cars between Indianapolis and Fort Wayne. The new long distance schedule signals ambition to grow traffic and commerce as electric traction broadens its reach beyond state borders, potentially reshaping regional transport and wealth. A carpenters strike in Indianapolis hits at an inopportune moment.
A historical column argues that criminal propensity may stem from physical brain issues. It cites Philadelphia and Toledo cases where removing brain growths improved behavior, suggesting that crime could be linked to internal physical causes and addressed by surgery. The piece also drifts into political and cultural asides about canning, Oregon politics, and theater.
An editorial urges improved fire response after the San Francisco quake and ensuing fire. It notes water as the best extinguisher when available but warns that water shortages and heavy pressure can break mains. It condemns dynamiting buildings as a failed method seen in Chicago Boston and Baltimore fires.
John White of New York visits Indianapolis at the Denison hotel to discuss how New York steel structures withstood quakes and how height limits might rise new skyscrapers. Thomas J. Davis of Princeton notes healthy real estate activity while Delaware politics show little district interest. Chicagoan William A. Thoman predicts San Francisco rebuild will strengthen the city and nation, praising American resilience.
A wedding notice for Mr and Mrs Harrison Smith Harris announces their separation on April 2 1908. It states Mrs Harrison will reside at The Berksm Flats and that Home Thursdays after Oct 1 are planned. The item references proposed inheritance tax and mentions the Rockefeller baby in a dismissive context.
An elderly figure on a lonely road answers the question what makes the world go round with love. A maiden, a boy, and others react in blushes and sighs as the theme of love is echoed in gentle verse. The speaker notes love guides and inspires, ending with a quiet revelation.
Private Jon Allen visits Washington and reflects on Senate balance while comparing a Mississippi man named Gator to a stubborn buffalo tale. Democratic leader John Sharpe Willama notes filibuster tactics while statehood conferees delay action. Judge Alexander Legree questions campaigning appeals though tolerates them. Republicans prefer Fairbanks and Democrats Bacon. Congressman Graff from Peoria wears a gray hat provoking quips about party loyalty.
A fragmentary item recounts Mark Twain in Hartford joking about bamisbal and a lost gold headed umbrella. The piece mentions an advertised reward and a colorful satire of Hartford life including remarks about insurance and a letter to a bishop candidate. The source reflects humorous reflection on Twain and local figures.
The piece mixes light golf satire with assorted old notes. Walter Travis frets over form while a broker’s caddy charms him. A Civil War retreat remark, Weymouth church history, Capt White’s sharp exchanges, and a Morgan tale link tales of clergy, society, and manners across years and places.
The column discusses a tangled senatorial contest in Misstestpot as John Sharp WH- Hama and Gov Vardamen vie for succession while Senator Money delays declaring—none wish to rush steps amid family links and political calculations. The piece references related notes on the Deadly Auto and a Grover Cleveland weight report from Princeton.
Fragmentary note describes chaos after an earthquake with vague references to locals, efforts by authorities, and ongoing distress in a city named Sotiemal or Masa. No clear individuals, dates, or concrete actions are readable.
A chaotic tale describes children taunting a foreman's helper who does not speak English. A dog on Ner comes to her defense and bites several tormentors. Later two officers demand the wild canine, citing danger, while observers note dogs can be provoked by tying a tin can to their tails and throwing stones.
A Grand Rapids newspaper fragment reports a scientist observing golf bollest melting at 2.90 degrees centigrade, remarking it would melt at ordinary summer resort temperatures. The odd phrasing and errors suggest OCR corruption in a local weather or science blurb.
A fragmented excerpt defines friendship as a harbor in adversity and a jewel in darkness while contrasting with a call for prudence. It includes a quoted maternal admonition about conduct and a child’s humorous misunderstanding about baths, illustrating cultural anecdotes from Minnesota Journal and San Francisco Caller references.
The Auditor of State of Indiana certifies the shore is a correct copy of the statement of conditions of the named company on December 71st day of December 1X6. The original statement is on file in the office. Dated April 1808. (BEAL) WARREN HIGLER Auditor of State.
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