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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1905
Page
4
Publication details for a daily Indianapolis newspaper show subscription costs by carrier, city, and outside city, with six cent carrier rate, six months 3.50 outside city, per month 2.3, per year 23.00, and New York office address listed as World Building Tribune Bids.
New York lawmakers argue over revising The Star Spangled Banner with a modern lyric. A state education official proposes removing lines about war and bloodshed, replacing them with a new verses, drawing mixed reactions from legislators and critics who call the idea meddling with a national anthem.
Cassie Chadwick reacts to Spear the Oberlin bank cashier receiving seven years in prison for his role in the frenzied finance. The text criticizes financiers who appear respectable while exploiting trust funds, noting many come to the penitentiary while harder workers stay in society.
Ohio penitentiary overfilled with bankers and financiers leaves Spear jobless, facing hod duty. A web of art, doctoring, and detective markets unfolds as Simon, Loomis, and Pat Crowe move through risky schemes, with civic figures weighing heavy bets on future fashion and public safety in St. Louis and Nebraska.
The Easter ukase marks a major shift as Russia grants freedom of conscience and worship. Church and state remain joined, with Orthodox opposition fearing the change yet recognizing push for separation. If carried out, churches schools printing publishing and missionary work would be allowed, potentially making Russia religiously as free as Britain and ending persecution of alien faiths.
Health Commissioner Simon in St Louis aims to curb private kissing among consumptives with surveillance and penalties. Doctors warn against folly and danger of such kisses while public vendetta against private affection grows amid calls for regulation and enforcement.
Real estate men and builders celebrate rapid growth in Indianapolis with many streets housing modern constructions. Carpenters brickmasons tinners plasterers and plumbers report abundant work as dozens of new homes rise. Lot sales spread opportunity for young buyers with weekly payment terms and rising prices. If the pace continues the city may reach 300 000 population soon, and a trip to Chicago beckons for the eager observer.
The Park Board and Mayor Holtzman clash over charging for Riverside Park golf links. Residents argue the parks belong to the people and golf should be free, not restricted to an exclusive circle amid broad civic tensions.
A gardener in Korea cultivated a living chair by shaping a growing plant with a vita and embedding seeds from the singko tree. The chair, resembling mahogany, was cut from the ground, dried, and polished. It stands three feet four inches tall, twenty three inches wide, and weighs over 100 pounds.
Eagle Track, a noted Sioux chief, earned his name by tracking eagles to their lairs and obtaining their prized plumes. Introduced to President Roosevelt at inauguration, he and 10 other chiefs represented the tribe to Washington to honor the White Father and discuss Sioux interests.
A Kansas City Journey story mixes romance and fishing peril. An actor recalls a note sending handkerchiefs for a secret meeting, while a Missouri river angler relays a deadly battle with a nine pound black bass that end in his death after a dramatic struggle.
A fragmented column recalls a variety of local items. John DB Rockefetley allegedly contributes plants to a home gardening effort while a nearby city is mentioned. A Cilenga judge reportedly blocks press maker placement with workers and artists. A beer shipment arrives at Lev Turner's depot described as the county’s largest carload. Dr Gladden comments on Adam and wealth, noting Adam’s historical influence and control except for Eve.
War correspondents report from Manchuria with photos of Gen Lineviteh Oh Dis favorite horse described as stout and winded. Marie Corella’s writings are criticized while a Cambridge professor’s claim alcohol paralyzes is questioned.
A Norwegian island pillar named Virgin Mary's Needle near Augvaldsnais church on Kermesa is said to foretell the end when it touches the building. A mysterious figure climbs the pillar to prevent apocalypse, while unrelated ad-like prose extols saving and compound interest from a company.
Fragmentary text claims inland areas near the Atlantic have no private property and public control of land. It mentions the property being Rovernet by the British admiralty, with no rents or taxes. Flocks herbs and meat are described as public, with rations issued. Vegetables grown on farms are noted.
Reports recount the French army draft drawing a seven foot four inch recruit named Cot from Rovex district. The unusual conscription of a dwarf provoking attention highlights rare height among soldiers in the draft records.
Life insurance plans fall into two classes: guarantees and non guarantees. Old lines use a guaranteed plan while fraternal and other associations adopt non guaranteed or natural premium plans. The natural premium rises with age, though old members may face high payments later. To avoid this, insurers average and set level premiums. A sample compares costs under natural versus level plans, explaining reserves, interest, and policy lapses. The text discusses single premiums, continuous and graded payments, and the construction of gross premiums.
A London court orders denial of payment to a victim in a case. The Burial Reformer launches its first issue in London. An interpecal mission aims to stop premature burial. A protest arises over Mme Patti’s nomination to a sect of honor due to another claim. London window cleaners are restricted by height limits. A boy in Kenya reportedly killed a pony in Liverpool by bread stuffing and is labeled morally insane. Incunabule crime regards under seven as unfit. Germany’s toy exports value 315,700,000 with U S purchases at 4,000,000. For the first time in living memory Turkish officials receive full salaries on April 1. A Haile Municipal Theater performance was halted when a duty policeman was ejected for misconduct.
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