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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1903
Page
5
A London Answers poem fragment lauds a bride’s wealth of gems, claiming wealth rivals Kohinoor and pearls from every smile. The speaker pledges life and breath for control of her, while love battles with avarice as a wind blown fantasy of material allure.
Amos Dow, a confidential partner at Reed & Co, reappears in San Francisco after rumors of his disappearance. He provides full testimony that had his absconding been publicly known it would have caused consternation among partners. Sybil Prast, his fiancée, stands by amid mystery and a prior gaming table temptation.
A fragmented Central Avenue transit scene introduces an old man with a crutch and eye plaster asking to alight at Twenty-seventh. The narrative then shifts to a millinery visit, genealogical rumor about Harry B Smith, and reflections from a Winnapolis attorney on daily workers—from plumbers to postmen—finding quiet joy in ordinary toil.
A reflective piece describes children who smile and play despite poverty and rough surroundings. The narrator notes the environment cannot crush their spirit and they derive genuine happiness from small joys, hinting at resilience amid hardship.
Jim Stone introduced himself to Hotage Frost during a 300 mile horseback ride in the Yuma desert near Phoenix Arizona. A sudden shot by Stone caused Frost to lose hearing in one ear. later operations by Dr W F Clevenger offer hope of restoration. Frost, once with W B Burford printing and now with H P Wasson Co, remains in contact with Stone after the incident.
Typhoid fever spreads to 12 people in the area after a wedding feast. The outbreak traces to olives served at the ceremony where Miss Bessie Henderson and Wallace Dimean wed. The bride's mother and others fall ill, including the officiating clergyman Rev. Rahom, with several families affected. Dr. J T Cass linked the illness to the olives.
Berlin street cars ban hanging to straps and limit passengers per car. Regulations posted in each car restrict standing, entry, and platform occupancy to prevent overcrowding. Conductors enforce rules with authority comparable to police, ensuring orderly rides and preventing crowding.
The story from the New York Times recounts Cornell University president Jacob Gould Schurman resolving his son Robert’s request for more money to buy firecrackers by asking what they were celebrating. Robert answers that the fireworks commemorate their liberation of the fellows, prompting the father to provide the funds.
The Supreme council of the Catholic Knights of America meeting in St Louis with about 200 subordinate councils. Supreme president F P J O Connor of Ra Valenua Utah presided and a welcome by Mayor Wells opened the sessions.
John J. Appel publicly states he will not run for mayor, rejecting political candidacy and any rumors of his involvement. He cites desire to focus on his business, and notes concerns about public perception if seen as pursuing politics while managing. The piece also recounts unrelated civic notes and literary snippets from the era.
Work has begun on the Brightwood Y M C A project with excavations started by contractor Henry Dolman. The building near Grand and the Big Four rail line will cost about 200 dollars and include a basement pool, showers, barber shop, restrooms, boiler room, kitchen, reading rooms, library, restaurant, and verandas. The Big Four contributed to the erection, with the remainder from subscriptions. Julius Titus serves as secretary, and the new facility aims to blend utility with beauty and is expected to be ready after August 1.
A poetic fragment notes bargains in newspapers and a poet pondering fashion in the morning light by a riverside primrose. The speaker mentions forgetting something and needing to speak with a modiste, capturing a vignette of everyday press life.
A Derroit Free Prove column fragment muses on belief and perception. It ponders how people accept or dismiss ideas based on desire, referencing Adam and Eve and broad critiques of modern conceit. It mentions barbed wire in the U.S. and notes that even public figures like Smith have opinions about us.
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