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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1904
Page
4
The Indianapolis Sun excerpt mocks an elite canine party with Mighty Atom the red favorite, the poodles and a Pride of Arleigh cake. It contrasts the lavish scene with bread lines in New York as tenement children go hungry, while police nab lampless cyclists and a local pastor skips the dance hall issue.
A playful critique questions who really owns the state house in Indianapolis. The piece mocks perceived authorities and their plans for a serenade, urging residents to consider who truly wields power in the government building. It references Senator Fairbanks’ crowd and portrays the scene with satirical tone.
Judge Stubbs denounces the provoke law as a cloak for cowards and condemns its misuse in a neighborhood feud case involving a defended girl. He urges legislative reform while noting the law's chilling effect on justice and calling for wiser, firmer backbone in the courts.
Explanations of apathy in the campaign surface as contentment with conditions. In Indiana the people view the state administration as sound and Beveridge as meeting expectations in the Senate. Marion county tickets appear solid, with broad party unity and little need to scratch. The outcome on November 8 hinges on national trust in the nation’s stability and the choice between Parker and Roosevelt.
Reports describe William Waldorf Astor sailing from New York for London in grim isolation with reporters the only those to speak. The note suggests he believes America faces a capital versus labor clash and seeks to settle affairs as a self expatriate while Indiana politics, Standard Oil, and fraternal lodge ambitions ripple through public discourse.
A reader from Greenscastle Indiana criticizes The Sun for bias and calls for a more Republican-leaning paper. The letter compares The Sun unfavorably to the Journal and urges starker political stance and candor in public news reporting.
The piece, attributed to an editorial from a Boston paper, condemns the Dingley tariff for exorbitant duties that suppress trade. It cites shoe lustrings as an example, noting a duty far above value and claiming the tax reduces revenue rather than raises it. It argues Republican assurances misstate the tariff’s effect and urges reconsideration.
A Rushville reader letter condemns high tariffs as practically killing business and dismisses wage disparity as justification for import duties. The note asserts the Republican Party now positions itself on a tariff with prohibitive duties, inviting the senator to respond.
A letter from Indianapolis dated Oct 4 expresses strong opposition to Knox in the congress race. The writer says Knox cannot win, claims he lacks support from colored voters, and accuses him of acting as a tool for Taggart. The piece notes bitter sentiment among Black voters toward Knox.
A letter from an Indianapolis father praises The Sun for exposing local dance halls while condemning their existence. He shares pride in his daughter’s dancing but fears she could be harmed by public halls if the venues remain open. He urges the city to stand with him against the dance establishments.
The State Papers discuss political gains in the 1908 election, urging Republicans to secure a margin and praising community action in Bedford to punish crimes. It notes DePauw President Hughes and calls for stricter social hours and supervision of student behavior, urging other colleges to follow suit.
The piece quotes Denver and Washington papers debating whether the government should stay under law or yield to individual caprice. It discusses protectionist policies, party realignment, and the need for honest harmony within democracy. Kansas City Star voices a call for balanced parties and sincere methods to sustain a strong minority and a capable majority.
A jolly party aboard a chartered vessel plans a fishing trip on the North Caps river at Allegany. Early that morning the sun shone above a calm scene as the party prepared, delivering a vivid slice of pleasure boating life from communal accounts in the Portland Oregonian.
A New York state orchardist explains he destroys woodchucks by placing a lightly prepared rag soaked with carbon tetrachloride at the entrance of a hole. The mixture, heavier than air, sinks to the bottom and kills the animal when the woodchuck enters the tunnel.
A chaotic collage of quotes shows a talking chauffeur, a reformer, and social banter in a city setting. The piece weaves saucy exchanges and light satire, mentioning a New York subway delay, a bishop, police letters, and a proposal story. It captures urban humor and contemporary chatter in brief snippets.
In Francisco Bulletin a humorous piece portrays a fencing loving girl amidst a playful family dialogue about bald heads. A father and son spar over why Papa wears a bald head while the boy imagines wisdom stems from lack of hair. The exchange mixes humor with a reflection on thought and growth.
Robert Wynne, veteran Washington war correspondent and former Gridiron Club president, appointed acting Postmaster General. He uncovered postal frauds and led prosecutions while serving in the Treasury ranks before returning to journalism. Cortelyeu would head the department after the election.
A garbled news digest reports on a proposed English tax on savings, a German decorator’s Bible reading on the job, hoarded graveyard stones, and a note about a German court’s uniform rights. It also mentions a crowded Shakespeare House, bracchage and stocking schemes in London, an urgent Carlton Hotel dining plan, and strained Uganda railway conditions near Nairobi with a near wreck after a collision.
A fragmented OCR of several oyster cocktail recipes describes Oyster Cocktail with tomato ketchup and paprika, Virginia Oyster Cocktail with white wine, Worcestershire, ketchup, lemon, vinegar, and cayenne, and Sour Cherry Cocktail variation. The passage includes muddled steps for soaking, draining, and shaking oysters in wine and sauces, with unclear measurements and notes.
A historical note describes medieval university posts transporting students and baggage between homes and great schools in Paris Bologna and elsewhere. It details foreign postal services carrying mail including orders for ambassadors and trips with thousands of passengers annually as old English and other routes persisted into the early 7th century.
Secretary Fatt plans to educate youths in California for the coming year. A girl will study engineering in Cermei while the more capable will study in Maryland and Washington. Boys will attend agricultural and technical schools, with another hundred to be sent next year. Island government funds include 500 per student annually.
In some Iowa counties the county poor farms conduct experiments on local interests. Operated under plans prepared by the state experiment station, these farms prove valuable in applying the station’s investigations to local conditions.
Albert Fisher Toledo murderer, to be executed tonight, claims a 99-day reprieve came via a trick. He says he will testify if granted a new trial for his pal Walter Crosby, and warns would be crooks with the line Dont do it it doesnt pay. Fisher declines to reveal his real name and accepts the electric chair as his fate.
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