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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1906
Page
4
The article argues there has been no real competition in Indianapolis telephones, noting higher costs and more service as evidence. It criticizes the idea that a franchise was given to introduce competition and mentions a church merger and a reference to a Fatabi bill as context.
Memorial Day is a time to honor soldiers who died in war and to honor living veterans. The piece argues not a holiday for sports, urging closures of halls parks and racecourses to focus on remembrance and patriotism. It notes Prohibitionists naming their state ticket and a convention adjournment amid election enthusiasm.
A demented operator seized a block tower at Andrews on the Washington railroad causing widespread alarm and chaos at a soldiers reunion. The Lafay ette incident resulted in a motorman death and injuries among visitors, underscoring the urgent call for better signaling on electric and steam roads.
The piece argues for compulsory installation of automatic block signals to warn motormen of approaching trains and prevent collisions. It cites incidents in Lafayette and Andrews where safety devices could have averted disasters, condemns rebate legislation, and notes the ongoing danger of railroad accidents. It also mentions Chicago strike breakers arriving in Indianapolis amid labor unrest.
A historical note on the Prohibition party naming its ticket for a state campaign and its vow to fight intemperance. The piece praises the convention for selecting steadfast candidates and notes the movement's steady growth, even as current voting strength remains small. It also questions an allegation of outhouse and telegraph tampering amid rival claims.
The piece traces rising public doubt as muckraking exposes prompt investigations by the Interstate Commerce Commission and other agencies. It argues railroads face intensified censure, possibly surpassing other big corporations, amid ongoing probes into rebates and dishonest practices.
Officers of allroad companies allegedly received milnes shares and favored cars while unfavored rivals received none. Minor officers of a large corporation accepted cash bribes and Standard Oil allegedly obtained stolen telegrams to monitor rivals. Senate action looms as the Supreme Court may decide.
A condensed obituary notes Henrik Ibsen as a world shaping dramatist whose works influence European and American drama, marked by fatalism and pessimism. It contrasts Ibsen with Shakespeare, cites his lack of popular appeal, and asserts his enduring impact from The Doll House to When We Dead Awaken.
A New York paper notes heavy Suck suits with military conte will be the thing this summer. It suggests Baltimoreans will likely stick to straw hats shirt sleeves and travers en princesee.
The Kansas senator Burton stands as the principal difference among current senators as he has been convicted. The Kansas City Journal notes this distinction versus senators from other states, highlighting his form and conviction.
A damaged OCR fragment presents archaic phrasing about spring, lambs, and marriage imagery, with reference to New York Times style while obscuring clear facts or events. The readable portion hints at literary or poetic content rather than a concrete news item.
At the Lorraine Hotel Mr George Bridenbach argues unions will shift power like big corporations, using votes not money, and press coverage shapes public perception. He asserts unions will gain influence in state politics, while warning against concentrated individual power and urging vigilance in education and reading. Walter Martin of East Tennessee Tobacco promotes his sales record as a prominent local figure, described as the largest salesman, living in Crawfordsville and seen distributing samples at busy street corners.
Mrs. M. H. Hutton of Wallace Itain speaks at a Baltimore conference dinner accusing men of blaming women for misfortunes. The tale includes a courtroom anecdote, a miner Raymond Brumbaugh remark, and a New York Evening Sun jab about muckrakers.
A fragmented verse extols an unnamed man as the greatest, praising purity, worth, and public appeal. It references reporters, interviews, and a possible future crackdown on a drug trust, with surrounding notes on public figures and Springfield. The piece mixes praise with speculative social commentary.
A survey of tiny states notes Belgium’s limited navy and Monaco’s small army while Bulgaria’s pride, Korea’s crown prince marriage hunt, and England’s maroon fire alarms reveal global quirks. Also details Cairo to Gizeh transport, Bedouin diets, a new Rhodocian gem, and French army drum service changes.
In Waedeco county Oregon farmers celebrated unexpected rain with a drunken town spree in The Dalles. Hundreds rode open buggies through rain soaked streets, many drinking to celebrate the wheat crop relief. The revelry lasted several days and flooded saloons with new profits.
The piece recounts John Sharp Williams in a Washington scene with poets and notable figures, noting minimal votes against him in a recent election. It sketches a rambling, humorous vignette about political chatter, social scenes, and odd anecdotes involving senators and an eclectic gallery audience.
In a lively scene a Republican aide counts aloud, “One huundred and forty-one in the amMrmae tye,” provoking laughter from a Democrat in the gallery. Exchanges rise over salaries and Congressmen’s motives as Sims defends the body’s actions, saying the aim is to return.
The Kansas City Journal notes doubt about entrusting railroad rate setting to the Interstate Commerce Commission. It covers rising wage standards for teachers, proposals to attract competent educators, and concerns over native affairs. It cites sources including the Evening Sun and Lafayette Courier.
A minister explains why women are better than men, concluding men are not as good as women. The note cites a quotation from the Philadelphia Ledger and mentions a page reference.
A garbled excerpt shows a dramatic exchange where a youth insists on turning out the light and a maid speaks of parental authority. The text is incomplete and jumbled, obscuring clear characters or setting.
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