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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1903
Page
5
A quirky advertisement describes a stove polish marketed as quick to apply and easy to wipe clean. It touts a neat edge rubbing method, a damp cloth for even coverage, and a newspaper wrap to achieve a brilliant black luster without rubbing burn. The text promotes long lasting use of the container and claims no waste or mess.
A Morgan county incident linked to a second hand boiler sparks a proposed law requiring pre sale inspections. State factory inspector D A Marabee cites risk from uninspected units failing after purchase, threatening workers and property, with cheap prices masking danger and insufficient guarantees from sellers.
Prosecutor Ruckelshoug reexamines evidence in grave robbing cases with aim to determine incriminating testimony by Walter Daniels and Algred unt. Cantrell’s reliability is questioned as the prosecutor weighs whether Cantrell’s statements justify erasing charges. Prisoners in jail for months face continued confinement, while their lawyers say they have suffered enough.
BALIPAX reports May S The American schooner Independence arrived in Sydney Saturday with Beamen Fugeau and Peter Hanmhan of the Mary E. Harel aboard after being picked up at sea.
Lucinda, a bedridden aunt, obsesses over Patience Dawson and Abram Morris’s romance in a New England garden. Eunice, wary of love, scorns romance while Patience pursues a wary wedding, Patience’s suitor returns from New York, and Lucinda’s quiet longing for love mirrors the lovers’ fragile story in a sunlit, perilous season.
The brick residence of Joseph Y. Tedrews at 908 N Meridian St and surrounding grounds were sold to Fred W. Spacke, president of Midland-Portland Cement Co, for 20000 cash. Spacke plans remodel and grounds beautification as his permanent home. Previously known as a premier residence south of Fall Creek, the property transfer includes nearby park land and reflects a major local real estate transaction. Elizabeth Kuetin of Fort Wayne meanwhile transferred a brick two story house at 37 12 and 2 W Walnut St between Llllinois and Meridianata to Henry L. Dulliton for 18000 cash through Morente agency.
A long illustrated look at what doctors call hallucination, noting that insane individuals imagine all sorts of ideas from rotors to prophets. Cases include a shoemaker imagining remarriage to a man, a flying machine inventor dreaming of total world improvement, and a queen of Christ. The piece surveys gender differences, geographic misperceptions, and the lack of direct ties to daily life, with countless examples of ambitious, wandering, or fantastical fantasies.
Washington May 2 The War Department adopts a new set of standards and vestments for army colors and flags reflecting recent uniform changes. Each branch receives a distinct color scheme with the United States coat of arms embroidered in color, silk fabrics, and colored fringes and tassels. The secretary of war, cavalry, artillery, infantry, engineers, ordnance, signal corps, and other units each have specified designs and regimental inscriptions in white or red lettering.
The season sees more women carrying elaborate parasols as shops report tripled orders. Silk and pongee parasols in bright checks and borders align with gowns, while linen options offer durability and value. Stained nets and veiled chiffons rise in fashion with matching outfits, and Dean's Ointment is briefly advertised at the end.
Fragmentary item mentions selling belts and goods via mail, with garbled postal and price references. No identifiable people, organizations, dates, or events are clear enough to summarize into a factual card.
A young man in Indianapolis, newly arrived from a northern Indiana county seat town, tries to fit in among the city’s stylish rooms and corridors. He recalls school days and past bravado while a former friend’s note of social mismatch and a tale of an unfulfilled romance ripple through his evening. In a Maryland Street saloon Ike the grafter outwits a penny ante game, losing and reclaiming a brief moment of swagger before the night ends.
Mrs Frank A hosts a Tuesday afternoon gathering and Jane and Tha begin exercises for a New York trip. Miss Anne Houser plans a summer in the country while Robbins visits. Mrs Rome Engiasfigtd and Mr Stanbach plan a St Mary event. Archery club and musicales appear as spring social notes with several departures for Europe.
The May 31 timetable lists $1.00 round trips to Terre Haute and Green Castle, with a $1.28 return to Cincinnati via H D and a $1.25 option via C. H. D. The Revel fast train stops at Rushville Connersville and Hamilton. The Sun advertises Kipling and Pudyard stories beginning next Wednesday.
The Passenger Department of the Chicago & Northwestern Railway issues folder 92 for the Christian Endervon gathering in Denver from July 9. It includes fixture rates and sleeping car service details and a guide to Colorado tourist spots. Send stamp to W. Finiskere in Chicago for copy.
Fragmented ad style notice highlights low rates from Vandalia Line and Chicago & North Western to multiple regions including Minnesota Dakotas Colorado Utah and Pacific coast with one way and round trip options. Mentions purehaes Ea Won and Kipling story The Light That Failed in The Sun beginning next Wednesday.
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