Evidence of Genius Among Indianapolis Statesmen
A humorous compilation of quirks among Indiana political figures and notable locals. It jests at daily habits from McGregor’s cigars to Roosevelt’s footing, including Booth Tarkington, Beveridge, and other officials with light, satirical observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
John McGregor
Bookwalter
Gov. Durbin
Levy
Senator Fairbanks
Harry
Booth Tarkington
Senator Beveridge
Jake Dunn
Atty Joss
Taylor
Moriarity
Editorials by Other Fellows
Nicholas J. Linder accuses August M. Kuhn of switching loyalties to the gold Democrats and of aiding Republicans through fund transfers, backing Charles Krauss for county offices, providing sewer and street materials, and owning coal yards and a wholesale grocery. He questions why a true Democrat would vote for Kuhn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
August M. Kuhn
Sound Money League
Kuhn
Charles Krauss
Capitol Ave
Mr. Kuhn
Albert Lieber
Indianapolis Brewing Company
Brewing Syndicate
Home Brewing Company
Mr. Kuhhn
Nicholas J. Linder
Multiple Voices on Grave Robbers and Public Life
A jumble of quotes from Indiana political and civic figures laments grave robbing and calls for harsher penalties, while varying views on gas, law, journalism, and public service reveal concerns about elections, streetcars, housing, and county administration. Notable names include Kregele, Coulter, Fletcher, Smock, Lohman, Appel, Ruckelshaus, McGregor, and Finley Smith.
CORNER FOR THE WOMEN INDIANAPOLIS FASHIONS
The article notes fashionable women’s wear in Indianapolis featuring silk petticoats with fagoted seams and flounces, silk waists with contrasting belts, blue silk shot with green outfits, and blue broad cloth skirts. Gray squirrel millinery dominates pattern hats, with lace turnovers resurging and prices as low as 15 to 25 cents. Shoppers visit shops in rising numbers as turnover lace popularity returns.
Ingenious winter veil concealment by a clever girl
An eastern outing inspires a clever winter veil idea. She lines a flesh tint tulle along the face to soften the pinched look, folding it over carefully so it is imperceptible. She avoids short veils. hers extend beneath the chin, a practice questioned for their appearance.
Lace Turnovers and Scented Linens Trend in Women Homes
A period guide notes women favor scented lingerie and linens, recommending sachets of violet or lavender powders and perfume-treated pumice stones to perfume drawers. The piece highlights ongoing popularity of scented apparel and related home fashion without detailing further specifics.
Noble cobbler heir to Austrian riches lives in forest hut
Count Edward Studios of Austria, once rich and squandered, wandered in Hungary. He befriended a cobbler who taught him shoemaking. A lawman revealed the count’s vast heirloom in the Studies line, but the nobleman chose simplicity. He built a hut and now mends his own shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Studios
Austria
Hungary
House of Peers of
Anthracite Pins Sold Fast by Broadway Fakirs
Fakirs on lower Broadway New York hawk little stick pins fitted with small pieces of anthracite. They tout the item as the new anthracite scarf pin claiming it is genuine rare and more valuable than diamonds, drawing quick sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
New York
Fatal duel near Paris ends with student shot
A pair of Polish born law students in Paris dueled over a broken clay pipe. After a planned reconciliation dinner, both fired and one man died from a bullet to the forehead. The victim, supported by his mother in Poland for four years to fund his education, had faced hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Poland
Will allows son to gain $6000 with reform or $100 otherwise
In a New York probate filing, wealthy meat packer Israel Kaufman leaves his son Abraham to receive $100 if he fails to reform by estate distribution, but if executors deem reform achieved, the son gets $6,000 alongside his siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Israel Kaufman
Abraham
Magistrate Frees Two James Kellys as Vagrants
A magistrate last week committed two men named James Kelly to the island as vagrants. A friend enlisted a missionary who secured discharge for one. When asked which James Kelly, the missionary revealed he had two, and the magistrate discharged both since he could not decide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barlow
James
Unique Organization Of Blind People Formed In City
A new group named The Jollliest People on Earth formed in the city as a blind persons organization. They gathered at John Simmons home the noted match salesman to pledge mutual support through all circumstances and planned monthly meetings on the second Thursday to discuss their trials and joys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United States
Coal Barons
Roosevelt
John Simmons
Let us partake yet a while of the blessings of confidence
A short reflective note from the Marion Chronicle praising continued confidence and prosperity as a hopeful refrain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
THE SUN Liners Offer A Cinch You Get What You Are After
You get what you are after or it costs you nothing if you use THE SUN liners. Try them.
Market greens and garnish finds in season
The market offers lettuce parsley watercress and more with tiny white lettuce leaves pepper grass red and yellow tomatoes celery leaves and olives. Nasturtium leaves from the flower market provide additional garnish options while shredded cabbage is discouraged.
Macaroni and cheese cooking method explained
A guide explains macaroni and other pastas come from the same paste, differing in shape. Break the macaroni into inch pieces, boil in salted water, drain, and layer with butter and cheese in a baking dish. Alternate layers with milk and bake until the top browns, then serve directly from the dish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Muskoka Lakes Offer Easy Access to Wilderness Beauty
Travel notes praise Muskoka region in Canada 111 miles north of Toronto as a premier easy-to-reach wilderness retreat. Grand Trunk Railway brings health and pleasure seekers to scenic lakes, with resorts comfortable despite rugged surroundings. Fishing varied with reports of scarce bites in Adirondacks and Michigan, though some anglers still caught fish on coastal trips and at Clayton on the St. Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskoka
Canada
Toronto
Seau
Joseph Lakes
Grand Trunk Railway
Muskoka Lakes
Milford Bay
Adirondacks
Grasse River
Grand Trunk
Detroit
Michigan
Au Sable
Fisherman and theater night with a legendary pair
A reminiscence recalls a 15 year old fishing day with a mysterious older man in Fall Creek bottoms and a lunch shared before parting at the gate. The tale leads into anecdotes about Artemus Ward in London and the notorious last words spoken by Robby D. Stevenson at St. Vincent's Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Fall Creek
Aso
Joseph Jefferson
Rip van Winkle
Artemus Ward
London
Jefferson
Jack Ryder
Cleveland
Ward
Robly D. Stevenson
Indianapolis ‘Journal
Illinois St
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Inferne
Stevenson
Charles Casad
Charles
St. Vincent's Hospital
Robby
Casad
Mr. Vincent
Robby D. Stevenson
Trusts and unions in early 20th century tone
A collage of editorials debating trusts tariffs and unions. Mentions Roosevelt’s leg, coal prices, New York Democrats ousting Devery, and guardians of the people acting when bread and butter is at stake. Various papers voice skepticism and assign blame for corporate power and political tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connersville
Democrats of
New York
Tammany Boadler
Devery
Saratoga
Richmond Sun-Telegram
Anderson Bulletin
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Indianapolis Sun
SUN
Ohio At
J. Billson
Foreign Advertising Department
Tribune Building
Chicago
Jones
Ed Logsdon
Hugh McGowan
Marshal Pettit
Ruckelshaus
Pennsylvania
President Roosevelt
Marion County
Common Council
Albert G. Porter
Franklin Sanders
Frank Creelman
W. D. Bynum
Congress
District of
Indiana
Grover Cleveland
Customs
Orleans St
City
Joe Dynes
Kregele
Tom O’nell
George Coulter
Park Board
G. W. Gerry
Rufus Cantrell
Ed McGuff
Charlies Clarke
Gee
John T. Dye
Henry Spaan
C. Smock
Henry Smith
Thomas A. Fletcher
E. P. Fulmer
Robert Scott
Frank Hay
Mr. Clawson
W. B. Wilson
Charles Lohman
John Foster
I. LU
Worth Tippy
Ward 2
Arga
Charles Cooper
College-ave
Central-ave
C. S. Fletcher
England
America
Arthur Bretz
Albert Sahm
Technical Institute
Charles Cissell
John J. Appel
Edwin Porter
Bloomington
Judge Alford
Mary
Heaven
William Long
John C. Ruckelshaus
Cass Connaway
Vincent Clifford
Charles Finley Smith
Indianapolis Fashions
Both Jamess
Tales OF
New York Central
Lake Sunapee
Champlain
George
Fulton Chain
Horseshoe Pond
Georgian Bay
Clayton
St. Lawrence
Edmund Miller
Jersey
Seabright
Spirit OF the State Press
Munele Herald
Fort Wayne News
Anderson News
Hall
A. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo, O
STO
Butteree
Patter
Experi
Peitis Dry Goods Co
Adolf Schleicher CO
North Meridian Street
Indiana Trust
Indiana Trust Building
Jackson
National Furniture Co
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