Keene scandal and weed fund fate in Indianapolis
A critical-era column accuses Dr. T Victor Keene of diverting city funds from weed control to a private laboratory, noting the council refused a lab budget yet funded weed cutting ineffectively. It condemns political tricks, exonerations by the Board of Public Safety, and public skepticism toward graft and waste.
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Holtzman
Indianapolis
T. Victor Keene
Council
Board of Health
Why F Goodness Says Prudence Mannen On Evil Desires
Prudence Mannen argues that the desire to do evil is not universal and that moral judgment varies by culture. She urges mercy, trust in people, and emphasis on cultivating proper standards of right and wrong rather than condemning desires. The piece calls for tolerance, kindness, and belief that most people act with good intent.
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Ain
America
Turkey
Emerson
Queed
Salata
Bank Vashler
Susan
Anthony
Grover Cleveland
Sunshine and Smiles in Hospitable Town Conversation
A fragmentary dialogue reflects social chatter about a curmudgeonly host named Pursely and a dressmaking magnate in Tow, with lines on hospitality, marriage, and public figures. The overheard scene hints at domestic tension and local reputations, weaving humor and gossip through casual remarks.
Lawyer acquitted in extortion case at Syracuse
Special to the Goshen Ind Wet 5S. M. Treeshe of Syracuse was charged with extorting funds from Cront Morgan Snyder, a wealthy Syracuse man, by alleging breach of promise at the instruction of Mrs. Kate Griffith. Snyder settled after Mrs Griffith's daughter testified she had instructed Treeshe to pursue the suit.
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M. Treeshe
Syracuse
Ind
Cront Morgan Snyfer
Kate Griffith
Lethbart Witeh
Mra Griffith
Treeshe
Snyder
Plea from Terre Haute tax boss to boost force
Washington dispatch says Terre Haute federal tax chief John R Bonnell urged the treasury department to increase his staff citing growing government work. He told Commissioner Yerkes that new obstuar ies would push collections this year to as much as 24 029 000 dollars, up from 17 000 000 or 15 00 000 last year.
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Terre Haute
THE
SUN
Washington D. C
Internal Revenue
John R. Bonnell
Terre Iliute Ind
Treasury Department
Yerkes
Girl Driven Insane After Burglar Fear in Indiana
Nes Gokie Kelly of Richmouong Indiana was the subject of a Wednesday inquest of sanity after being frightened by a burglar she found in a neighboring home on returning from an evening out. Doctors say her mind is permanently affected with no hope of recovery.
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Richmuong
Ind
O- Nes
Gokie Kelly
Sistier Kibbey
Predictions by Raphael the Astrologer for October 6 1905
Friday predictions warn of cautious money handling and avoidance of risky speculation. A birthday anniversary on this day suggests keeping wealth secure and avoiding impulsive purchases or risky ventures due to potential fevers of mind and impulsive decisions.
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Lana
Nocturnal Water Carnivals Stir Portland Fair Nights
Special to the Run from Portland Oregon reports larger and brighter water carnivals at the Lewin and Clark exposition. A lake with bridges and launches offers daytime beauty and night spectacle with electric boats, Japanese pageantry, dragon fire, and elaborate floats. The three day September events included naval battle reenactments and a water revival, drawing the biggest crowds at the fairgrounds.
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Portland
Ore
Facille Voaut
Fair Grounds
Cotton Blankets Sale At Below Wholesale Cost
Local wholesaler’s line of cotton blankets arrives for Friday sale. 150 pairs offered in white and colored 114 and 114 sizes, mostly first class though some soiled from handling. Prices from 65 cents to 1.25 per pair, with several sizes under recent $1.75 values. East Room.
Pith of Row Between Austria and Hungary
Report outlines Hungarian push for independence and a separate army while seeking Magyar as the language of command. It warns a deadlock could spark war, with Hungary tending toward a break from the empire and Bohemia possibly following. Data compares populations and areas of Hungary Transylvania and Bohemia within the empire.
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Austria
Hungary
Hungrry
Anes
Franz Joséph
Bohemia
Franz Joseph
Austra
Vienna
Transylvania
Bells on garters spark downtown fashion craze
In a downtown office district a bizarre fad spreads as workers report bells on garters producing tinkling sounds. A blonde stenographer returns from vacation and each rung draws reactions from elevator operators and clerks. The Indiana Trust Co. notes its capital at 1,000,000 dollars.
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Banbury Cross
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WSH
Whid-At
Tne Orcs
Tnd Portomce Ax
Keene
Fred Eppert
King
Lumbago Madden
Board of Public Safety
Keach
John R. Pearson
Government Printing Office
Tle
House of Cards
Offce
Iustin
Franklin H. Giddings
Columbia University
New York
New Zealand
Prudence Mannen
Sunshine and
Pursely
Leversic
Harold
Raphael
NEW YO
Pettis Dry Goods CO. CO
Tris Strong Company
It Savings Department
Indiana Trust CO. Capital
Farmers Trust Co
E. Market St
Pyle Mfg CO
Park Ave
Sala
Vonnegut Hardware Co
Richcreek Bank
Overlow
Delaware
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