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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1901
Page
5
Isaac Taylor, director of construction, released figures showing 12 principal exhibit buildings totaling 126.53 acres with a bare-building cost of 6 750 000 dollars. Additional structures may reach 30 more acres for special exhibits, with a Temple of Fraternity and an administration building among the notable sites.
County Republican politicians quicken pace as the election nears. Potential prosecutor candidate Judge William Irvin rises as a marquee figure, aiming to outpace fellow hopefuls John Ruckels haus George Sphar and Edwin Pugh. Incumbent Louis Akin and Al Taaffe remain as main threats if no other challenger enters.
A man on an ice wagon on Massachusetts Avenue loses his hat to a brisk wind. A playful dog steals the hat and leads the man on a half block chase, the dog somersaults on the brim, owner grows angry yet retrieves the hat and returns to his wagon.
The governor is said to be hunting with a small party near North Vernon and in Scott county near W. E. English's home. He agreed to return when Keith's attorneys are ready to present a petition to modify the hang sentence, though no interference with the court’s judgment is expected. The piece notes Keith’s Methodist ties in Warrick county, Republican convention activity, and local financial moves including Marion county’s tax remittance and a demand from the state auditor regarding bills due for September and October.
Peter J. Gall tea salesman Albert Thayer coal dealer and Harry E Negley ward 1 councilman discuss public coal weighing stations urged by THE SUN Sara Thayer suggests an inspector or police involvement to oversee scales Gall asks for a weight and measure inspector similar to Columbus style who tests scales charges merchants a fee and issues certificates Negley notes cost and prior ordinance Thayer argues an honest dealer loses trade to short weight and police could sample loads and verify books is the proposed solution
Briefs show British casualties in the Transvaal, a Belleville opera house fire with £1000 loss, Rhodes in Rome, a six days walking match in Pittsboro, and a Kansas City prison association in progress. Other items include anti matrimonial clubs in Waverly and Carnegie library funds for Hawick born from Chicago, plus political and legal notes from Jacksonville, Savannah, Kankakee and Pittsburgh.
Katherine Murdock awakens to a rural world after marriage to John Murdock a farmer. She discovers labor in the kitchen garden barnyard and a blossoming love for nature that deepens as she learns the flowers and crops belonged to John’s mother and now to his wife.
A black attorney quotes a saying about loneliness, then a reporter sees six black men in a men’s lockup cell singing and laughing. The scene contrasts with white prisoners idling nearby as the six men share a moment of happiness despite charges.
The article warns that alum baking powder poses health risks and should not be used in foods. It emphasizes that informed households avoid alum due to potential harm and debunks misleading stories about its safety.
The wedding of Miss Emma Nurre and Conrad J. Hanley took place at 9 a.m. Tuesday with Rev. George Smith officiating. The bridal party included Agnes Nurre as maid of honor, Gertrude Nurre and Julia Hanley as bridesmaids, William Alisch as best man, and ushers Philip Kerr William Umphrey Claude Richie. The couple will reside at 330 West Twentieth Street after a breakfast at the bride’s home 20 West Eighteenth Street.
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