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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1904
Page
4
A garbled OCR snippet shows subscription details for The Indianapolis Sun Pioneer, noting delivery in the city for six cents per week and various monthly and yearly rates, with editor and address lines partially legible. The text reflects early 20th century newspaper branding and citywide distribution terms.
A New York minister gave $550 to a traction company president for a conscience fund after a WoToan sued the road for damages and confessed no injury. An attorney allegedly urged perjury to fuel the case. the woman returned the money. The law protects the lawyer's identity as a shyster, a term for crafty attorneys who exploit norms and courts. A bandit used chloroform on a train crew in the west.
A historical discourse traces 1806 Aaron Isurr charges, Jefferson’s Louisiana argument, and Texas expansion. It notes Texas surpassing Missouri in population, vast railway mileage, Galveston as a leading export hub, and the canal era future, while warning of Parker’s political fate shaping destiny.
A Pennsylvania railroad collision last spring is traced to an awake engineer. He faced arrest and trial last week with a judge noting long hours by company officials and staff. The verdict and exact sentence details are withheld in the fragment.
The article argues engineers face punishment for accidents while overwork and managerial cost cutting blamed on railroad wrecks. A testifying engineer suffered 23 hours in the cab. Officials and stockholders are criticized for pursuing dividends over safety, with blame aimed at those beyond legal reach. A University of Iowa professor questions regional explanations for the chaos.
The Republican Guard band of France, visiting the United States, refused to play Die Wacht am Rhein on German day at the world fair. Ordered to return to Paris, the 92 piece ensemble could face severe punishment but may receive an ovation on return. The writer notes French memory of Sedan and Alsace Lorraine, contrasting American attitudes toward Dixie's tune and The Star Spangled Banner.
George Primrose with Weat and the Foley brothers present a top blackface singing and dancing act at the Grand this week. Sets and costumes improved at Thursday matinee. the show remains the strongest draw of the season as the theater stays packed.
In Sun's Letter Box readers from Tuxedo Park urge extending E Michigan street line to Irvington to relieve crowded car service along Washington and Tenih streets. Editor notes growth and asks city to address transit expansion as residents push for better access. October 1, 1904. Clermont, Ind.
The JAPANESE silkworms named for a beggar feed on withered leaves yet stay vigorous. TELEGRAPH TO ALASKA reports the Postal Telegraph cable between Bitku and Valdez is complete and will cut rates to Alaska points. Seattle to Valdez and Fort Liseum costs ten words three dollars plus cents per extra word, with numerous Alaska destinations listed at lower rates than prior routes.
A string of year old clippings notes varied views on women’s roles. Mentions Luella B. Burton in Michigan labor bureau work and foreign labor concerns, Mrs Chan W Fairbank visiting as DAR head, and a Pittsburgh business women class with 150 members. Columns lampoon social attitudes toward women and dating, noting fashion, breeding, and independence alongside playful jests about suitors, dogs, and drivers.
The Hungarian agriculture minister forecasts a 194 world grain output of 3 101 290 000 bushels wheat 3 101 290 000 rye 1 580 000 000 barley 1 164 000 000 oats 416 000 000 The European crop is 415 percent below 1908 and the world crop will be 5 percent short. World consumption may rise about 3 percent, requiring substitution from the visible supply on hand.
In the dairy breed teat at Et Loula Holotein cow Shadybrook Gerben produced the highest butter fat yield at 28.43 pounds in 50 days. Loretta D., a Jersey, produced 207.81 pounds of butter fat. Yields for solids not fat and total production are pending release. final economy may hinge on these figures.
A fragmentary note describes harsh punishment in Lapland for murder and a forced marriage, reflecting archaic legal customs as recorded. The text alludes to parental wishes guiding severe actions and social control within a remote jurisdiction.
A humorous snippet recounts Sunshine and Smiles dialogue about a gentleman's watch, a crusty uncle, and travel jokes. It also references Bill Nye and a rural cow ad claiming a cowowner will accept a residence in township 19, range 38, with details about the cow’s age and milk.
Fragmentary notice describes a cow described as a strong minded animal not fearing death. The animal is very attached to its current home with a stay chain and will be sold to any buyer who treats it right. It is described as one fourth Shorthorn and three fourths another breed, with an amusing shotgun-like safeguard feature mentioned.
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