This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1904
Page
4
A whimsical column lists dangers from sports and daily life such as burned horses wrecked autos broken bats sprained ankles and slippery ice. It weighs public attitudes toward games and cites Kruger’s renewed activity against wine rooms as city news.
The Sun condemns approving a military prison in Indianapolis arguing it would bring dishonor and hardship to citizens. It cites Alcatraz as example, warns of poverty of justice in army courts, and notes risks to youth and public order while criticizing political moves and gas ordinance.
A fragment from a historical column questions Indiana lawmakers role and the March departure from the Capitol amid praise for a chosen citizen. It weighs risk if water inspectors like Jeno and Gavis sleep during a fire, noting possible property loss and rising insurance costs from inadequate pressure. It blurts into broad reflections on football dangers, drowning risks, and theater fires, ending abruptly with “Theaters burn and people.”
Fragmented clipping narrates an incident before the Kansas City Board of Trade where a newsboy sought to buy a paper from a board member, who lacked small change. The exchange ends with the newsboy trusting the man after a brief test of honesty.
The columnists discuss Hemenway and other candidates for the United States Senate, noting doubts about nominations and counting of rivals. The piece mentions Governor’s shifting priorities and potential ambassadorships as a path to withdrawal, with speculation from Anderson News on political strategy and timing.
An article argues that improper posture in childhood causes spine curvature and later deformities. It explains how uneven weight on feet while standing and slouched sitting misalign the spine, hips, and shoulders, warning mothers to correct habits early.
A San Diego County discovery reveals Tourmaline in large quantities with specimens valued at 50 dollars sent to the California state mining bureau in San Francisco. New York jewelers are buying at 5 to 10 dollars per carat. San Francisco judiciary and police committee plans to ban coursing matches after finding dogs drugged and public victimization.
A Chicago Chronicle item recounts a Boston story of a married couple whose bliss was disrupted by violent misunderstandings after the husband’s death. The widow endures, and a visiting friend inquires about the deceased, with dark humor and a grim line about revolved medicine.
Barefoot Maid tale from Chicago News recounts Louis Fleincraun claiming New York’s poor are highly sensitive to tactics of sympathy. A walker meets a barefoot, young woman in Scotland who responds she minds her own business while others go bare foot.
Louise Mary Driver of Chatham England completed her first seat as mayoress on November 9. The article notes her status as mayoress by virtue of her husband being mayor and her mother’s influence. It mentions another mayoress receiving a fee for school infant care, and reports on various colonial and domestic items including Nye Nyam and Nyam-Nyame, British patrols, and General Schaumann’s trial adjournment. It also cites Tea Joker Association figures showing conscription costs and poverty, a London borough worker dropping a pick 150 times, and other miscellaneous notes on Dutch vessels, traffic, and a Welsh witness acknowledging limited English.
The Weather Bureau editor Wills J Moore attended a winter dinner amid jokes about forecasting errors. A young physician scored the humor, while Moore conceded the need for precision in medical practice, noting that professionals can be sold on accuracy.
Iva Farrington attempted suicide by acid at 140 Secur Grove Avenue Falls. After drinking the poison the girl was picked up by the city penitentiary staff and physicians tended her for several hours before she regained consciousness. The motive for the act is not clear.
A scrambled recipe-like text describes making a cleaning soap and powder blend using grease, patent lye, ammonia, water, and glycerin. Steps include heating and mixing, then pouring into a dripping-pin tray to dry into squares. The passage also mentions washing hands and housework uses.
The Indianapolis para tram transfer to the Central League stirs tension with the Western League. Central League president Foot said there would be no cause for trouble, though he admitted minor frictions arise without clear reasons on Sundays.
A French investigator warned that personous substances and germs can enter eggs from the citade into contents as evaporation reduces shell protection. The statement cautions about potential germ introduction through porous shells when eggs contact unclean surfaces or poisons, urging strict hygiene to prevent contamination.
Mrs Knute Carver wife of Alfred Carver died while visiting her daughter Mrs William Culbertson in Bloomington The Carver family were well known Indiana people Mrs Carver aged 61 was a prominent worker in the Trinity Congregational Church She suffered a stroke paralytic attack during the visit and passed away
A fragmented notice discusses memorials and public sentiment regarding the proposed Henry Hutson Coridge-Prom The World's Progress. The text hints at criticism of monuments and the public's vague interest in the project as reported in Four-Track News for December.
A fragmented report notes Mia and Etter Ary left the city with minimal public notice. The duo, calling themselves "di tine healers," spent months reportedly telling people of their aims before departing quietly.
Personal and social news lists several society members and guests across Indiana towns. Miss Elizabeth Miller left for California, Mrs. Meneeid Lat returned from Colorado, and many others are visiting relatives in Marion, Bloomington, Greensburg, and Indianapolis. A German House women’s group card party is announced for Saturday, with several local residents noted as hosts and guests.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.