Indiana stone for federal building at Indianapolis debated
Citizens urge choosing Indiana limestone for the new federal building, arguing it would reduce costs and support local industry. The treasury and Philadelphia architect are contrasted, with fears of a public outcry in Indianapolis if Indiana stone is excluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Washington
Indiana
Indianapolis Federal
Indianapolis
Philadelphia
Mephistopheles
United States
New York City
New England
Indiana at the St Louis Fair and statehood issues
Gov Durbin in St Louis says Indiana will be well represented at the world’s fair and a feral appropriation may come from the next Indiana general assembly. The piece notes prior refusal to fund the fair, potential reconsideration, and Blatchley’s work on Indiana’s natural resources. It also discusses Oklahoma and Indian Territory statehood prospects, allotment debates, and New Jersey’s 400 million corporation impacting railroad consolidation fears among other states.
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St. Louis
Indiana Society
Durbin
Indiana
General Assembly
Mississippi Valley
Haliday
W. S. Blatchley
Mr. Blatchley
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Congress
Wyoming
Nevada
Montana
New Jersey
Minnesota
Nebraska
Dakota
Appellate court urged to punish contemnors over juries
The Civic alliance seeks court action to punish grand jurors who did not return indictments against liquor-law violators. It urges reform in drawing grand and petit juries and notes a broader pro-Boer sentiment among Irish Americans. The piece mentions unsanitary conditions in Pogue's run and comments on tax assessment, Champagne 1901 prospects, and political appointments involving Seth Low and Roosevelt era figures.
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Civic Alliance
Oklahoma considers statehood and legal moves abroad
The item notes Oklahoma seeking statehood with Rep Conner of Logansport moving to practice law there to represent the new state in Washington. It also reports Boone county man Mr Mugg suing for 10000 damages after a hug over a barbed wire fence and mentions grave robbing tied to early medical colleges and a governor struggling to meet Indianapolis residence rules. It ponders Roosevelt and Booker T. Washington dining together and future namesake children.
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Oklahoma
Conner
Logansport
Washington
Mugg
Boone County
Night football game played at Marion under electric light
A night football game was held at Marion illuminated by electric light. None of the players suffered electrocution, and the event proceeded without incident.
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Marion
City Life News Briefs Highlight Local Meetings and Transfers
Plymouth church holds annual meeting with no site decision. Irvington athenaeum prepares first season meeting at Butler college. Princeton’s Woodrow Wilson to lecture on Patriotism. Samuel Fletcher estate transfers 74000 in Coffin Fletcher stock to Preston A. Kelsey for eventual handover. Commercial Club secretary outlines Indianapolis inducements for a government military camp site. Washington commission meeting scheduled for Monday.
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Irvington Athenaeum
Butler College
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton, N. J
Samuel Fletcher
Preston A. Kelsey
Coffin-Fletcher Packing Company
Interstate
Hunt
Commercial Club
Indianapolis
Washington
Sketches and Songs of a Singer on the Platform
A poem-like piece notes men on a cold train platform braving winter winds. It contrasts bravado with real courage, mocks Spartan ideals, and elevates a “band on the platform” as the true display of heat and spirit.
Benevolent Prince Promises Prize For Air Ship In Podunk
Col BE A Rogers offers 875000 to the first Podunk citizen who invents an air ship sailing around the Baptist church steeple. Alocal notes about public spirit, eggs from James McNulty, and John Bennett awarded Barnville road grading contract amid playful colonial era chatter and holiday reflections.
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BE. A. Rogers
Podunk
Baptist Church
Colonel
James McNulty
Whipple Bend
James
John Bennett
Barnville
Kipling
Anecdote of Miss Stone Ends in Extortion Plea
An anecdote reveals Miss Stone after capture faced a brigand who raised a weapon. She coolly offered to strike her government for 50 000 dollars, prompting the brigand to spare her and begin negotiations. The scene ends with mock solemnity from a saloon in Anwond.
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Miss Stone
From out a graphophone mixed with a drunkard moan
A fragment notes how a graphophone voice merges with a drunken groan and names Edward Singer as the credited performer or compiler.
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Edward Singer
A Little O This and A Little O That
An elderly railroad man recalls witnessing a locomotive explosion and notes most observers are killed or rendered unable to recount the disaster after the smoke clears. The remark reflects danger and the rarity of surviving witnesses to such blows.
Train Explosion Lesson in WV Then Fireside Village Tale
An American account recalls a boiler explosion on the Baltimore and Ohio line in West Virginia caused by low water, killing the engineer and fireman as the engine rose high and the crown sheet blew out. The narrative contrasts visible steam with the smoke and dust cloud, noting the engine’s destruction and the absence of white steam. The piece blends a real accident report with unrelated vignettes about Fire Place Long Island, its tiny population, history, and local family names Miller and Parsons, and ends with several social notes on engagements and marriages in nearby towns.
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H Balttimore & Ohio Railroad
West Virginia
Baltimore Sun
Fire Place
Tom Thumb
Long Island
Miller
Parson
Parsons
New York
Suffolk County
The Swirl of Society Socials and Weddings
The Chevalier club dances Friday night at Brenneke s. Knights of Columbus host a card party Thursday. Mrs Frank Hill hosts Priscilla circle Thursday. Mrs Daniel Stewart hosts dinner Friday for Rev and Mrs Joshua Stansfield. Miss Susan Huber card party Thursday benefiting Miss Estelle King who wed next Tuesday. State weddings include Miss Cecelia Bauer and Arthur W Martin in Terre Haute and Miss Nan in Richmond with Helena Mont.
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Chevalier Club
Brenneke’s
Knights of Columbus
Frank Hill
S. Hast St
Priscilla Circle
Daniel Stewart
Joshua Stansfield
Susan Huber
Estelle King
Terre Haute
Cecelia Bauer
Arthur W. Martin
Helena, Mont
Richmond
Nan
Pithy notes on politics fashion and stage themes
A compendium of brief opinions from multiple Indiana papers notes Roosevelt’s trust policy, Bookwalter’s Indianapolis administration, over-dressing of daughters by wealthy parents, and Frank James aiming to elevate the stage. It contrasts political expectations with social guidance and entertainment history.
Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Promises Quick Cold Cure
An old advertisement touts Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as a reliable remedy for coughs and colds that can cure a cold in one day offered at 25 cents. The copy emphasizes universal benefit and fast relief.
Advertising Guide In Sun Classifieds On A Small Price
A compact notice outlines doing business in over 400 tawna on a capital of 15 cents. It explains using SUN Wanted Miscellaneous or Wor Sale Miscellaneous ads as the pricing method with ten words and three Jays at 15 cents.
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SUN
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