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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1905
Page
2
A lively kitten in a Philadelphia window at daybreak mimics lodge ceremony. It plays with swords, banners, gowns, and helmets used in rites, rolling through props as imagined candidates receive degrees up to the thirty second in the improvised lodge room.
The first Stalnaker political meeting occurred Monday night at McClain Place stables, Third ward, drawing a large crowd. W Newton Harding, once a mayoral candidate rival, endorsed Stalnaker and pledged support, signaling strengthened Republican efforts alongside speakers John L Ketcham, Charles Roemer, Merrill Moores, Austin McDenny, and Stalnaker himself promising a clean, effective administration.
A Dimaropeck New York woman recalls nervous indigestion from coffee and credits Postum Food Cutter as a near immediate remedy. She stopped caffeine, improved digestion, and notes relief from depression. The account promotes Postum as a safe beverage alternative and mentions a Road to Wellville guide.
A dramatic confession warns girls about stage life and temptations. The writer recalls a ruinous love affair with a married man, vows to stay strong, and describes a prisonlike correctional setting as a stark caution about bad choices and social judgment.
A court ruling centers on statements by an actress regarding a reported tragedy. Davis contends she did not disclose the full truth, while SCRILTS-AVRAK and related parties scrutinize the testimony. The exchange focuses on credibility and the sequence of events surrounding the incident.
A fragmented OCR reads like a court tragedy narrative. It mentions a verdict or hearing in New York with references to a jury and a medical or psychiatric element. The text is garbled but hints at a public legal proceeding and tragedy impacting residents.
A tie vote derails a proposed free bath plan as council members divide. An investigative committee is appointed to probe the plan while other ordinances advance, including bond authorization and new safety rules. Physical director W W steener attends but is not allowed to speak.
Fragmentary text records likely notes on meetings and signatures with references to individuals and groups. Content appears garbled and uncertain about names, places, or dates, making precise interpretation and factual summarization difficult.
The article notes Signe Litera's group preparing for two concerts this May in Fairbank. It mentions a preliminary program at a high-class venue and references a philosophy or style described as advanced, with audience interest building and leadership among local supporters.
Dr Eckstein praises a health regimen learned during travels across Africa and Asia, claiming vitality and appetite restoration. The report notes his endurance through remote regions and his insistence on a tonic and dietary practices, while advertising Newport Dye Works and a local wall restoration service.
An ad style notice promotes a teething remedy for children claiming it soothes gums, eases pain, cures wind colic and diarrhoea. It references bottles priced at twenty five cents and suggests buying from local sellers.
In a New York report on Herbert Croker’s death and his engagement to Miss Horton, his family insists on a private funeral. Miss Horton vows to attend the service for a last look, while Croker’s relatives refuse her request and defend the private arrangement.
Fragmented text references GomeZ, Chivas, and Teena Latah with unclear context. Notes mention an operation and alarm by Veranda, but details are obscured. No coherent event or outcome can be determined from the readable fragments.
George de Marott a large shareholder plans to bid for the Consumers Gas Trust property to take the place of retiring officers A. Harvey Bates Jr J. W. Lilly and others. The bid aims to secure control of the pipe line interest and provide fuel for Indian pola at an estimated value, with a council to oversee the sale and ensure best possible proceeds for the trust.
The Grey Mrmindy troupe has been selected by the Indianapolis Army to provide the numerably at presentations for the forthcoming carnival. The event looms large with Mundy promoting and Charles W. Rayd guiding arrangements. The venue chosen is the circus field near Walkington, offering ample space for the expanding displays and attractions.
Local and through trains summarized for Crawfordsville and surrounding towns. Through fast trains depart Indianapolis at 7:45 am 10:06 am 4:26 pm. Local trains run hourly except Wimsted line with limited service. Last local to Lebanon Frankfort Crawfordsville at 10 pm with Clover Leaf connection to St Louis. Information from F D Norvel agent at Terminal Station and Reynolds in Lebanon.
The notice outlines service for the Indianapolis and Cincinnati Traction Co with routes through Rushville Shelbyville New Palestine Reedville Fountaintown Morristown Gwynneville Arlington and Rushville Local and express services operate daily with multiple departure times from Indianapolis Shelbyville and surrounding towns Connections exist with Columbus and Southern Tractions and through trains to Greenwood Franklin Taylorsville and Edinburgh, with hourly departures after 8:19 p.m.
Indianapolis and Eastern Railway timetable details list Greenfield Link stations including Keightatown Dunrerth Dublin Cambridge City and Richmond with hourly services from early morning to evening. It notes the InterState Limited parlor buffet through to Dayton and schedules for connections to Greenfield and other points plus limited daily departures and local trains to Richmond and other cities.
Union men, under Cripps-M’Rae Press Association, report plans to maintain position as labor meetings across cities discuss reliance on peace commissions. President and labor leaders weigh a general strike as unrest grows amid tensions and potential yard changes in Chicago and Indianapolis.
A description of a grand inland excursion along Georgian Bay highlighting the Chieately Manitealing shims area, Neeth Chnanet, Mackinag, and nearby scenery. The piece notes an opportunity to tour vast waterways, with a public guide issued by the Grand Trunk Hallway System. Copies with full maps and details available free from W. Robinson at the Park Building, Dittshure, Pa.
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