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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1905
Page
4
The Morning Star is thanked for valuable aid in promoting the campaign of Mr Bookwalter for mayor in this gladsome moment.
The city by a large margin rejected character assassination and the idea of municipal government by newspaper. Voters backed Charles A Bookwalter, denounced the Indianapolis News and its allies, and condemned the “cabal” that sought to control city government. Holtzman’s defeat followed the anti News campaign, with Delavan Smith praised for leading the fight and lawmakers urged to celebrate independence from press influence.
A critical discussion of salaries for public figures and professionals, contrasting secretary of state and senators with educators clergy and Emerson. It questions McCurdy's $150,000 yearly pay as able management and accuses the policy-holder management of graft, ending with a note on Mr. Holtzman's well-constructed home.
A lengthy account praises the Kankakee River for top notch fishing in Indiana with frequent visits by noted locals including Whillam Stevie Th Mocker and Mr Strode. It notes abundant dace and pickerel, good bass, and a popular gas station/hunting hub near the river as the season opens November 10, while briefly mentioning a London debate about Admiral Togo’s religious affiliation.
Taxpayers in eastern London challenge a local assessment, arguing the levy is flawed after a resident built a frame in his garden. Officials defend the ruling as a legitimate property evaluation tied to visible structures.
A damaged column offers a mix of zodiac predictions and health tonics. It notes a child’s likely fortune or misfortune based on birth day, warns of deceit by friends or public figures, and mentions Dysnepala and the remedy Hood's Sarsaparilla. It also advertises Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup for teething and promotes an industrial opportunities folder for Chicago and North Western lines.
A regimental baboon displayed conspicuous joy as a battalion of infantry departed England for South Africa, contrasting with the subdued mood of many soldiers. The animal’s apparent understanding of returning home amused the crew, including Sergeant Bolu and others observing the departure.
A conjurer lost control during a live act when an iron ball meant for a safe trick struck his face. His assistant failed to switch balls as planned, the performer collapsed, and he was taken to a hospital for treatment.
A South Carolina circuit preacher named Mr. Dukes recalls his early days as a missionary in Florida on the Indian River. He describes rough conditions, opposition to religion, and a pivotal meeting where residents debated supporting the preacher. An elderly woman recalls a church in Georgia, while others joke about feeding or shoing him, highlighting the challenges of building churches and schools in frontier communities.
A garbled passage portrays a girl named Tink Merself praised by an elder as she speaks plainly, while onlookers, including a forewoman, react with pride. The text mixes names and phrases in a neighborhood or school setting, with missing context and unclear events.
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