Indianapolis Plans FifteenStory Office Tower Downtown
A projected fifteen story office building in Indianapolis signals city growth and prosperity. The project joins several others planned or under construction, reflecting faith in a robust commercial future and modern city life. The piece notes progressive development and hints at awaiting reports from Commissioner Garfield and a presidential message, with speculation about Mr. Rockefeller returning to farming.
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Indianapolis
The Free Seed Graft and Rate Bill Debate
In a grapple over free seed distribution the House contemplates a 242000 appropriation to deliver seeds to districts amid graft accusations. The piece lambasts lawmakers for using seed aid to win votes and criticizes the rate regulation bill advancing in the Senate under the fifteen minute rule.
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Senate
Women’s influence fuels reform and politics in Indiana
The passage credits American women with driving a broad humanitarian movement, noting the 8. P. C. A. influence in the U S and pondering how far it would advance without women. It mentions Marion Bailey seeking the Democratic nomination for state auditor and Oscar Hadley, a Republican candidate for treasurer, from Hendricks County.
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Marion Bailey
Hendricks Uunty
Oscar Hadley
Quarrel-Driven Democrats Face Stiff Indiana Senate Test
The piece outlines a heated Indiana political scene as Democratic factions clash over a rate bill and court review amendments, while Republicans aim for unity. It notes dissension within the party, a potential shift in strategy, and an upcoming vote, with emphasis on how the internal strife may affect November outcomes.
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Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
Democraty
Pper
Asquiah
Pollatn
Clicuit
Matthews
Indianapolis
Pranent
Indiana
Ome
Bosalam
Elay
Women and Cruelty in Bird Plumes Debated
A resignation by John P. Haines as president of the New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals sparks a debate on women wearing hats adorned with dead birds. The piece argues cruelty is rare among women, blaming vanity and fashion rather than gender, and questions whether men’s greed for wealth is any less cruel.
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John P. Haines
New York Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animalia
Nenett
J. A. Rucker
Denison Hotel
Wednaday
Calfornia
San Franscisco
California
San Francisco
Pacific
Fads in the pulpit spark controversy over Brahmin speaker
A Kangas City minister faced criticism after inviting a Brahmin missionary, Maryan Krishna, to speak in the pulpit. The visitor denounced American Christian missionaries, urging India to rely on its own religious philosophers. The minister apologized for the invitation, while critics argued breadth of view must rest on firm principles.
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Kangas
Fata Hla
America
Marayan Krishna
India
Rakers praised for exposing graft and urban reform faith
A set of interviews in Indianapolis highlights support for muckrakers amid graft exposure. James B. Lewis of Pittsburg and others defend investigative reporting as essential for reform, while noting some overstatement. Discussion then shifts to earthquake fears affecting California and growing automobile demand in the East with wide adoption across professions and regions.
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Roosevelt
James B. Lewis
Pittsburg
Indianapolia
Toa
Mr. Lewie
Shall Women Smoke A Glimpse Into Satirical Opinions
A scattered set of quotes from Puck and various papers lampoons women smoking and public morals. It cites humorists like Henry Watterson and references to political figures, mixing ridicule of faddish views with sharp social commentary. The piece reads as a collage of column-like snippets and cartoon captions from late 19th or early 20th century newspapers.
Literary Notes and Famous Quotes Highlight May Reading
A jumble of literary notes outlines Howells and a young poet who claims authorship of every line, plus Grand Rapids Press praise for May magazines featuring Riley and Ade. It surveys translations and cheap Bibles, and columns on Dowle’s involvement in a Kansas controversy. Also profiles fictional characters like Cy Walker and Tim’s Place, and quips from Mark Twain and others.
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Grand Rapids Press
Indiana
James Whitcomb Riley
George Ade
Senator Bevaridge
George Barr McCutcheon
Meredith Nicholson
Charles Clark Munn
Crom Tim
Maine Woods
Eben Holden
Cy Walker
Woodeman
Spooner Outclassed by Bailey in Senate Duel
The Kansas City Post reports Spooner of Wisconsin failed to deliver any worthy reply to Bailey of Texas in the United States Senate debate. It states Spooner was far inferior in ability learning dignity and forcefulness, outclassed and outmatched by Bailey’s performance.
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Spooner
Wisconsin
Bailey
United States Senate
Inaiher Fords
Comparizon
Kanaaa
Michigan
United States
Els Meoy
Alton Take Notice and a Cripthologist's 17 Reasons
The fragment references Judes Alton B Furker and W. J. Bryan with a Washington Star flavor. It hints at financial analysis and an alleged method of boom, mentioning a critique of men’s mistakes. The text is inconsistent and speculative, offering no clear event, date, or outcome.
Odd Tea, Chairs, Pens, and Lead Shot Lore Anecdotes
A health officer notes adulterated tea leaves sold as fresh tea with high tannin content. A dealer explains selling armless and armed chairs as a comfort compromise. An antiquarian features a self-filling fountain pen, noting its age and design. A shot tower scene describes Watts dream inspired lead shot production and a primitive pipe smoker using earth pipes.
April Reign in a Frayed Poem of Spring and Loss
Fragmentary verse depicts April awakening nature while a speaker recalls past springs and a beloved at the wood’s edge. Vague images of blossoms, birds, and trees contrast with a longing heart and unquiet hope amidst a remembered bond.
Stories That Leak Out of Washington
A garbled page note mixes legal jargon with racial slurs and anecdotal bits about Justice Brewer and a hotel encounter. It threads in a sermon about timeliness and savings, ending with an ad urging readers to start saving now.
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Washington
The Lady Business Reform Notes and Fire Insurance Masses
A scrambled paragraph discusses theater ladies reforms and vanished leading figures, alongside a Minnesota Journal note. It reports Firemen’s Fund Insurance claims from San Francisco pledging that securities are not affected by earthquakes or the conflagration. Street railway property loss is noted but insured, with bonds deemed safe. State agent W H Fulton, with 17 years service, is mentioned amid his prefire activities.
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San Francisco
Indeod
Chicago
Herolsm
Herolem Ia
Senate
Mireshall & Melhone
CaSalient
Dutton
Firemen's Fund Insurance Company
Cal
Riadon Tran Works
Ary Dock
Ron Elder Anrinkoga
W. H. Fulton
Intermedus
Ineses
Hefara
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Postoffice
Indianapo
Garfeld
Hocketeiler
House of Representatives
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Theia
Congress
Congrena
France
Automobilan
Saya Charles N. Warner
New York
Anme
Commmon
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Maree Henri
Henry Watterson
Cesar
Colorel
Minneapolia Journal
Puck
Tom
Democratic Politica
Tam ‘Taggart
New York Evening Sun
Funston
Gen
Panston
Butte
T Washington Star
W. D. Howells
Aid
Harper's
Armly
Lord Byron
Burl
British and Foreign Hibia Society
Kansas
Wiliam Allan White
Alexander Dowle
Grover Cleveland
Lydia HL Pinkham
Theatrical Trust
Gallatta
Thich
Tount Totstol
Mark Twain
Alton
Ventura
Baltimore
Ria
Binke
Samuel Taylor
Watts
Cound Peleta
April
Ower
Bimund Gos
New New York
Pettis Dry Goods ‘Co
Kentucky
Polian
Wittow
Waluen
GiraJners
Lemder
Retekzarator
van Duesen
David J. Brewer
United States Supreme Court
Our Justice
Justica
Benator Delutver
Fort Dodra
Netty House
THE
Indiana Trust Company
Eborn
Minnespolla Journal
Ball Ton
Caval
TNA Cabinet CO
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Richcreek Bank
Marion Trust CO
Eaat Market Street
the Union Trust Company
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Lake Shore
Michigan Southern Ry
A. J. Smith
Cleveland
Ohio
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