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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1904
Page
4
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A Bloomington style critique argues Congressman James Hemenway should not be pushed into the U S Senate to replace W R Fairbanks. It stresses Hemenway’s lack of legislative impact and urges Indiana legislators to reject Fairbanks pressure and elect a worthy successor instead. The piece contrasts political machinations with calls for responsible representation. It then shifts to a broader column urging voter independence and praising the lead pencil as a tool for reform in elections.
A 19 year old servant Helen Walden stole about 100 from two Leytonstone brothers, confessed, and said she gave 40 to a soldier lover and 45 to a friend. The elder Hoffman claimed she was threatened. he killed her as she pleaded for death. The tale shifts to a judgment scene with a masked woman, and other brief vignettes include two Scots at a London banquet, and two workers in Perpignan uncovering a devilly painted hollow wall and treasure of polfette.
A fragmentary newspaper item includes absurd dialogue about social norms and fashion, a reference to John D. Rockefeller, and a brief note on Japanese battleships sighted but not fired upon due to North Sea conflicts. The piece satirizes wartime censorship and domestic life with scattered quotes and jokes.
Capt Jones dredges the river in front of his Delmont to E Yumcuksrs block to float his pouty to a dock using a powerful engine anchored under the wharf near Water. An iron scoop and a wire cable drag sand and gravel back under the dock, aided by a river pulley system. Oregonian reports a sharp drop in Apple imports due to a large domestic crop and strong English demand, with prices fluctuating from two shillings sixpence to seven shillings and eight pence per seven to three bushel lots, as buyers eye record export values amid a looming Christmas rush.
The Great Lafayette company delivers a lavish show with European costumes, elaborate scenery, and a large cast backed by a grand band and orchestra. Eagles of Indianapolis reserve seats for Fay Foster’s troupe at the Empire theater, delaying curtain to 8 2 o clock for a Liberty Ball parade. Guasle Nelson headlines Park theater, excelling in voice dance and encores in McFadden’s town of Mints, with After Midnight closing the week at Park.
In Justice Stout's court jurors fail to reach a verdict against barbers J. P. Bluntein Frank Stensel and Charles Peas charged with shaving customers on Sunday. They are discharged and six more barbers will be tried on the same charge. Also reports a New York stock exchange note on the failure of Hlothein and Dyett.
A collage of foreign life snippets covers British affairs, royal hints at Windsor and Sandringham, and Edward VII dining preferences. It notes labor figures in Rand coalfields, press reaction to exhibitions, American opinions on the St. Louis fair, hymn revision copyright issues, reform proposals for military discipline, and Napoleon era pension descendants in France with classic names like Massena and Ney.
An advertisement touts a harmless foot draft that allegedly cures rheumatism in all body parts. It claims 100000 users were cured and offers a $1 payment only if satisfied, with a free pair on approval and a rheumatism booklet from the Magic Foot Craft Co. in Jackson, Michigan.
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