King Pullman's Cars and the Men Who Have Them
A portrait of Pullman porters, their duties and wages, and how ownership and control of palace cars pass between railroads, Pullman Company, and elite passengers. The piece notes pay, tipping trends, car expenses, and the powerful role of figures like C. P. Huntington in managing cars and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Huntington
Union Station
United States
8UN
Pullman
Chicago
Pullman Company
C. P. Huntington
Huntington
C. P
Pullman’s
Whel & Tar 2
Purdue and Butler clash for state football crown
A crowded Thursday game between Purdue and Butler will decide the state championship held by Butler for three years. The contest draws large fan turnout with traveling delegations. Purdue favored two to one by bettors. Amusements notes cover English’s performances by Gilmore’s band and a forthcoming Austrian juvenile band visit, with local ads and prices included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue
Butler
Atreamere
Lafayette
Young Studebaker
Clem
G. Studebaker
South Bend
Special Delivery Letters and Postal Delays at Post Office
At the postoffice some write letters to the special delivery deposit hoping for speed but require the proper stamp. Women deposit newspapers and small items into the chute, and one woman complained Thursday morning about not er a pair of slippers through quick delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice
Chicago Hosts Indoor Ball Enthusiasm Amid City Pride
The piece notes Chicago's unique enthusiasm for indoor ball and highlights famed figures like Jim Dunn and Nettie Kent among listed names. It mentions 170 plus horses at a track in Chicago area and a Gloucester race track move toward the District of Columbia. College results show Penn over Wesleyan 18 to 0 and a Yale versus Princeton football game slated in New York with 10 dollar seats and high expected attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleason
Chicago
St. Louis
Jim Dunn
Invercauld
J. F
the Deacon
Sir Berys
Nettie Kent
Gloucester
District of Columbia
Zach Phelps
University of Pennsylvania
Wesleyan
New York
Yale
Thanksgiving Reflections From Community Figures
A compilation of local voices expressing gratitude on Thanksgiving. Officials, lawyers, officers, and citizens name personal wins, health, warmth, meals, homes, and the chance to attend events, with remarks ranging from life and safety to homes, jobs, and public service.
Alás the Poor Peon in Mexican Hacienda Life
A biased描 survey contrasts hacienda life in Mexico with harsh depictions of peon labor. It describes brutal low wages of 12 to 25 cents daily, pervasive debt bondage, rudimentary tools, primitive plows, burro labor, and stark class divisions. It asserts widespread misery under hacienda systems and mocks Mexican practicality while highlighting diet, climate, and varied crops along with symbolic crosses and distant farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Tropics
Indiana
United States
Republic
The
Pawn shop rings and wedding bands raise questions of trust
A historical column examines men buying engagement rings at pawn shops and the moral implications for brides. A Sun reporter quotes a pawn broker noting rings are polished and sold as good as new, often at substantial discounts, prompting reflections on secrecy and value in marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagus
Annie Rooney
Egypt
S. Tllinois-st
Sun
City Thanksgiving Feasts For Inmates At Multiple Institutions
Thanksgiving day is set for charity institutions citywide with turkey feasts for inmates at the poor farm St Vincent's hospital Indianapolis orphan's home workhouse insane hospital colored orphans' home blind asylum and reformatory. Dinners include turkey cranberry sauce pies and sides with afternoon dances and evening entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Indianapolis
Hanjes
Insane Hospital
Blind Asylum
Edison
City Hospital
Very Close Shave Harmes the Barber Evicted From Shop
Harmon Harmes a local barber known for erratic behavior was evicted from his room at 73 Massachusetts Ave after failing to pay rent. He resisted and caused a scene, toppled items, and slept in the former shop. Police questioned him about possible insanity and took him to the station as a commission arranged care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts A.ve
Harmon Harmes
Harmes
Alford
Harpies
Sergt. Kurtz
One Justice Court Tale Of Wild Adventures And Snakes
In a justice court, three men tell odd stories. An old man recalls owning a fat in Arkansas in 1462 and building a boat as the Arkansas River dried, describing a river of snakes and his boat riding atop them as he returned home safely. The scene ends with the man spitting in the stove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Courts
Arkansas
Prosecutor Morrow
Constable Sorter
City Offices Closed For Thanksgiving In Indianapolis
The Indianapolis Journal reports city offices were closed on Thursday for Thanksgiving. The Indianapolis Brewing Company treated its 190 employees to turkey. A Lee Bullock and Philip Rappaport planned a council chamber debate on socialism and prohibition Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Brewing Company
Philip Rappaport
H. W. Bullock
Council Chamber
Thetrvington Moters
Purdue- Butler
Capital City
Boiler-Makers
Tomlinson Hall
George Worthington
Indianapolis Creamery
Washington St
N. Wast St
Planner & Buchanan
John J.sayper
Lillie L. Murphy
John
Lunsford
Lillie
James G. Drummond
Elenor Jamieson
Joseph W. Schartl
Llaud C. Williams
Joseph GW. Hardin
Rose Basselberg
Martin A. Myers
Mabel Nicholas
James L. Smith
Mary Williams
William M.white
Mary C. Howard
William E. Mahen
Lola R. Beewh
Felix Weiss
Kate Frosso
John L. Kersler
Florence Traylor
Samuel Sweenn
Bessie Galey
Henry M. Reckabaugh
Anna C. Cotten
Edward Kruger
Emma Koehler
Jacob Martzoff
Anna Krummel
Robt. Gather
Bettie Peabady
Fashionable Mair Dressing For Parties and Receptions
Fashion notes show Mair dressing for parties and receptions at the Ladies' Rest over Laurie's, highlighting stylish attire and social routines for the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mair
Laurie
Old man longs for missing daughter in Indiana town
A gray haired, worn man stands at Illinois and Washington streets hoping to see Lenna, his daughter who ran away with Ike Howard. He recalls their troubled history, Lenna's illness, her death, and a later letter asking him to visit Indianapolis. He wanders toward Union Station as townspeople reflect on grief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leopold Daniels
A. Daniels
Martin Moornhy
Manker
Tom Sheehan
Cox
Quigley
Cleveland
Sergt. Low
Dunn
Myron King
Hamilton County
Chris Stein
Hendricks Club
Henderson
Will Roberts
Capt. Homberg
Tim Griffin
Matthewe
Turkey
Supreme-Court
Sweeney
Green Smith
Justice Feibleman
Habich
Marrow
Justice Alford
Smith
Board of Trade
Jim Rice
Indianapolis
Thompson
Ed. McDevitt
Federal Court
Tarkington
Gov. Hovey
Woolen
Orton
Phil Marer
Welch
Capt. Shillen
Ohio
McKinley
L. K. McCormack
Clifford
Willian Browder
Crawford
Constable Sorters
Illinois
Washington Sts
Isaac Howard
Ike
Leona
Lenna
Ika
Ske
Jenna
Sue Moore
Lonna
Pike's Peak Alone From Denver to Summit House Sunrise
The narrator recalls traveling from Denver to Manitou to climb Pike's Peak alone. He details the perilous pony ascent, misted paths, and sheer cliffs, ending after a moonlit night at Summit House and a dawn view described as celestial. He notes reaching over 14 000 feet and a sharpened appreciation for nature.
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Rocky Mountains
Colorado
Denver
New World
Imperial
Elge
Pike’s Peak
Italy
Heaven
Manitou
Joe
Matrimonial Matches In A Local Society Page
Miss Maud Williams became the wife of Mr W Scharff at the bride’s home on Lockerbiest Street Wednesday evening. After Lec 15 they will be at home to friends at West Street. Miss Minnie Pfeiffer and Emmett Beringer were joined in marriage at St Mary’s church Wednesday and will reside at 1122 N Pennsylvania after Dec 25. Amelia Dietz and Claude Rhodes were married Wednesday evening at the bride’s home and will live at 40 Bellefontaine Street after Dec Lu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Williams
Doe W. Scharff
West St
Minnie Pfeiffer
Emmett E. Beringer
St. Mary’s Church
Pennsylvania-st
Amelia Dietz
Claude C. Rhodes
Michigan-st
Spain’s Finances All Right Under New Government
A semi official statement in Madrid on November 26 says the new government will follow the prior cabinet’s policy and that the current financial steadiness stems from accidental causes. It pledges to provide coupons on the public debt as they come due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Madrid
World News Briefs From The Era In Sharp Snapshot
Reports say Russia eyes silver standard adoption while famine worsens with four million in want. Emperor William vows no wars as Paris hosts emigration talks. Balmaceda minister shot fleeing to the U S. Rioters kill Christians in China and march on Pekin. Hook swinging revival sparks European outrage.
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Russia
Bismarck
Grande
London
Birmingham
Paris
William
Balmaceda
U.S
Peixotto
Brazil
Marie Bonaparte
Lieut. Gatte
Roma
China
India
Europe
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King Pullman’s Cars
Jaba,” Englisa’s
the Nabebs,” Papk
Dan, A. Kells
Gilmore
Wagner
Meyerbeer
Mr.Gilmore
F. Wadsworth
Chapman and Mullally
Waneriol
Caesar Hea, ‘On Kong
Aened
MN Ayy
Amy
Sporting Life
Thery
Republic of Mexico
City of
Gulf
L. Mep
Geven
Harmon Marmes
Susane
Way Hack
Wni. &. Elder’s
SUE Market Reporter
Pennsylvania
Pike's Peak
Eresh
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