Dewey Revered Too Much? Call for Quiet Honor Not Public Gifting
A historical editorial argues against lavish public subscriptions or homes for Admiral Dewey after his Pacific action. It urges honoring all who served at Manila Bay on May 1, 1898, but with modest, dignified recognition rather than mass banquets, estates, or sprawling funds. The piece emphasizes Dewey’s desire for rest and cautions against hero worship.
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Dewey
Janda
Admiral Dewey
Congress
Alost
Mit
Pacific
Unclear fragments hint at travel, work and a city official
The text presents fragmented reflections on vacation time, firm needs, and a city engineer speaking on bridges at Meridian and Illinois. It mentions a Capitol, safety of bridges, and a general sense of concern about the future amid economic and personal worries.
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Jeup
Meridian
Ilinois
Timepiece Museum Wonders in Schramberg Black Forest
In Schramberg Germany a museum of time pieces displays clockmaking history with curiosities such as a 1630 traveler clock lantern alarm that lights a room when triggered, a Japanese saw clock, and a weight-driven clock with four hands. An English inventor also unveils a below-knee artificial leg and foot using rubber inflation and a wooden foot skeleton for ankle movement.
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Schramberg
Black Forest
Wurtemberg
Germany
Chicago
Vimes-Herald
Builders Bear Effects of Gas Company Policy Across City
Contractors report halted new house connections by gas firms harming business. local lenders fear investment without gas service. Rauh brothers demolish four buildings on 85 Pennsylvania St to replace with a modern three story brick. other items note social and civic happenings around Indianapolis.
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Rauh Brothers
Pennsylvania St
Madison & Indianapolis
Performance at the club fundraiser draws crowds
A social event featured remarks and music with Miss Jeannette Orlupp on violin and performances by Louis Dochez and others. The audience appreciated the Hoosier humor and charity profits topped $1,000, all earmarked for the Boys' club.
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Jeannette Orlupp
Louis Dochez
Raschig
Prospectors drown crossing Yukon in seven
Seven prospectors drowned while attempting to cross the Yukon. Other brief items include a Wheeling pawnbroker robbed of diamonds worth 6000, a vicious horse attack in Findlay risking mother and child, and a mad dog scare in Pratt with livestock losses.
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Yukon
Ben Jacobs
Wheeling
W. Va
Edward Cooper
Findlay
Pratt
J. A. Tyson
Chicago
Charles Marshal
Waco
Tex
Sunday Sayings and Civic Gatherings Featured
Notable church leaders share views on mission service and war as a duty. A YMCA secretary reports 71,000 lunches served to Indianapolis girls with 185 bible class members and 250 gym slots used, plus $12,204 receipts. Maj. Robert Anderson post and G A R held memorials in Shover's hall with national colors. W R C service followed led by Mrs. Belle Hossman.
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Palmer
Plymouth Church
Indianapolis
Robert Anderson Post
Shover
W. H. Calvert
Belle Hossman
War of the Philippines and trusts across Indiana papers
A snapshot of Indiana editorials and notices from multiple papers. Topics include distrust of steel and silver trusts, Dewey and war talk, pacifist sentiment, and a bishop candidacy. anecdotes about parade etiquette and a preacher's hat at a rink event.
Swirl of Society and Social Plans
Major and Mrs Richards to visit Glen Ethel country home this week. Miss Florence Coffin hosts a luncheon Thursday and Mrs A Mason a dinner Friday for Miss Lee. Indianapolis literary club holds final meeting Monday with Dr Brayton on The farmer. Martin families from Denver visit. Mannerchor festival at shooting park draws 250 children with games for guests.
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Major
Banaster wins Brooklyn handicap over Lanky Bob
Banaster captured the Brooklyn handicap by five lengths with Lanky Bob finishing second and Filigrane third. Marcus A. De Coudes of Chicago, noted for mission support, has died. General Otis calls for six month volunteers and Macabebes as scouts. Attorney General Crow of St. Louis alleges druggists colluded on medicine prices and seeks judgment for the period since March.
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Brooklyn
Crow
Louis
Belt Hailed for Large Car Handling With Small Rise
Belt moved 18 150 cars last week in a slight increase as Baltimore and Ohio adopted payroll by check. Car movement rose to 20 409 loaded and total 25 443 for the week. A new Maine law makes it a crime to transfer a non transferable ticket or mileage book.
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Baltimore & Ohio
Maine
Lake View Hotel to Reopen at Lake Maxinkuckee
Lake View Hotel at Lake Maxinkuckee in Culver Indiana will reopen June 1 with improved service and thoroughly modern appointments. Rates are advertised as reasonable and W W Richardson Vandalia line Indianapolis Indiana is listed for contact.
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Lake View Hotel
Lake Maxinkuckee
Culver
Ind
W. W. Richardson
D. Pp, A
Vandalia Line
Indianapolis
Sewing Machines at White Office on Washington Street
Advertisement for all kinds of sewing machines at the White office located at 332 East Washington Street by Jos. C. Pfleger.
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White Office
Washington St. Jos
Pfleger
Full Meal for 100 Lunch Special at Ormonde
A daily business lunch menu offers a full meal for 100 and a ladies lunch on the second floor from 10 a m to 2 p m. The restaurant is located at 16 West Pearl Street.
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Our Business
Ormonde
Pearl St
Mai Beer by American Brewing on Sale Tomorrow
American Brewing Company announces Mai Beer will be sold in all principal saloons tomorrow. It is a strictly pure malt and hop beer, bottled by J Metzger and Co. Telephone 407.
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American Brewing Company
J. Metzger & Co
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