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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1906
Page
2
A critique argues stage kisses depend on artificial artifice, not real feeling. It contrasts public romance with private love, asserting genuine passion cannot be staged convincingly, yet theatre rewards controlled illusion and actors’ skill over real emotion.
An old advertisement extols Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a premier medicine, claiming it far surpasses rivals in merit, stomach strength, and blood purification. It asserts it cures eruptions, balances humors, strengthens the body, and boosts energy, urging reader trust in its unmatched value.
Deputies on duty guard Pope-Wayverley workers as seven Chicago strike breakers desert their rooms and plans to return to Chicago surface. Union machinists in Indianapolis, citing ongoing walkout of four or more, express satisfaction as eight workers and five deputies remain at the Pope-Waverley works. The employers maintain silence on efforts to keep operations running amid the strike.
The Board of Public Works did not refuse Friday afternoon over a proposed rate increase by the Indianapolis Telephone Company. Attys C S Denny and L C Walker argued the present rates are insufficient, countering opposition led by the Central Union Telephone Company. A decision was postponed as the board considers modifying the request, with a possible customer rate change to 49 to 84 and renewal of the franchise for at least two years to attract more capital.
Special to The Bus Kansas City Missouri May court found freight broker George L. Thomas and clerk L Taggart guilty of conspiring to illegally rebate ship operators. Jury deliberated 100 minutes before verdict. Crosby was discharged for lack of evidence. Punishment ranges from 1000 to 1600 dollars or imprisonment. Attorneys seek a new trial.
Special to Ihe Som Washington May 5 decorations from every monarch in Mu Tope have been conferred upon Captain Apfeld commander of the ill fated Marsland for saving most of the 68 aboard. President Roosevelt invited him to lunch at the White House after his heroism became widely celebrated. He recounted the Marsland sinking in the Irish Channel on March 5, 1903, and praised his crew for orderly evacuation while one man sacrificed a girl to save his own place.
Lavontia Ind May fire wiped out Herbert Howard’s large horse and buggy stable. Ten horses burned, about six hundred bushels of corn and ten tons of hay destroyed. A fine Norse horse bought for 2000 perished. Estimated total loss runs near 37000 with the cause undetermined.
Old soldiers and post members plan a memorial at Fletcher-place church while Kiowa speaker Isabel Crawford tours from Oklahoma. Admiral George Brown addresses at Robert Park church. Rev. E. A. Tillotgan in Lebanon speaks on changing faiths. The week features sermons on memorial themes, choir concerts, and a young people day, with services at Central Christian, Englewood, and First Presbyterian churches.
Louis Bruce, the Indian right fielder, has been sold by the Columbus association club to the Newark club. He was secured recently from Indianapolis and released to make room for Eis Ein lehman, the ex Red Stocking, in Newark reports.
Col John J. Martin of St Louis, veteran Sergeant-at-arms of Democratic national conventions, stated yesterday that Bryan will be the next president of the United States, a claim reported by The Sun in Omaha.
Washington reports a new industry turning corn, potatoes, and beets into alcohol for lighting, heating, and power. Law changes remove tax and production barriers, enabling small and large distilleries nationwide to compete with kerosene and gasoline, with Standard Oil perceived as facing a major setback.
The Hooaler weekly in Indiana becomes a Democratic organ with W B Westlake a former Sentinel promoter. Bana Cook a years old of Inez is surrounded by police with railroads involved in a complaint by Indiana Venerr and Lume jber cotmany. Charles H Milnct reports Morean county diamonds. Attends mermanica apryc ees on Sunday. William Harper baritone delights crowds. Sixty business college students in Indiana. The Reda! feb outbreak led to beating of the Giants at St Louis. The Housiers 60 awar on Sunday may win more games.
Terre Haute Ind May Last night the city council voted to begin impeachment proceedings against Mayor Edwin Bida man for wilful misconduct of office. The charges allege failure to enforce the law and improper support of a police board and safety superintendent who allegedly failed to execute ordinances. Hearing set for Thursday May 23.
An Orleans resident, 18, Tad Mitchell of Orleans, won first prize in the southern Indiana high school contest held last night. Four schools competed with Bloomington taking second and Bedford third. In vocal music, Micy Gainey of Bedford won first place and Bloomington placed second.
John H. Vincent urged a home awakening at the Third District Sunday School convention held Friday night at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church. He warned national salvation depends on family revival.
Washington lawmakers approved an agricultural bill including the Beveridge inspection amendment. It requires carcass examinations before market, labels inspected products, and creates a large inspector force to cover packing houses nationwide. Inspection costs fall on meat owners with penalties up to $10,000 and two years imprisonment for violations. May date not specified.
George Ade was chief speaker at the Country Club banquet of the Sixma CNM fraternity Friday night. He spoke on The Play to the Thing and joked about his early days as a gardener for the stage. The event was a genuine love feast.
Steamer offices predict a surge of Indianapolis residents traveling overseas this summer. Dockings nearly complete for the season, though delays loom due to engine issues. Officials note more reservations and a 3 percent rise in engagements than in previous years.
A historical timetable lists the Cincinnati, Mamston and Dayton line with connections to Indianapolis Louisville and Chicago. It shows departures from Cincinnati at 9 am and 7 pm, with arrivals and transfers through Indianapolis Detroit Chicago and St. Louis, including connections on the Big Four route and the New York Central line, noting daily service and various branch stops.
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