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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1905
Page
4
The piece argues about a hypothetical mayor Charles A. Bookwalter facing governor demands to enforce laws against gambling at the state fairgrounds. It condemns the current reform mayor Holtzman for dodging duties and endorses Holtzman’s opponent while accusing the News of bias and dishonesty in coverage.
A million dollars in wedding gifts accompanied Ralph Pulitzer and his bride. New York Society figures sent fittings, tapestries, and pictures from the bridegroom's father. Mrs. Van derbilt sent golden dessert ware, while the Twomnhleys and the Sloanes contributed table ornaments and candelabra. Diamonds were described in abundance beyond common measure.
The excerpt argues that true business success requires education and humane values, not mere accumulation. It cautions that ignorance enables shortsighted greed and praises education for cultivating caution and sensitivity, enabling progress over corrupt finance and exploitation. It touches on ethics, the role of education in civilization, and contrasts different mindsets among the educated and uneducated.
The article argues that a British Japanese alliance strengthens global position with Britain holding naval and army dominance. It notes large battleship counts and trained fleets, citing Britain and Japan as leading military powers while listing comparative forces of other nations.
Judge Thompson urged caution for young women planning elopements as he opened a divorce case involving Lena Pax and George Lipsveny amid claims of daily abuse. The courtroom heard confessions of explosive accusations and a stern warning to would be brides, noting a high rate of ill fated unions.
Predictions indicate court and oak favors after 2 pm not before. Birthday anniversaries bring attention to business and family fortune. A child born that day will be well conducted and respected but not engaged in risky business. Dr. Reuben Gauld Thwaiten will address teachers Friday afternoon at a hall in Benjamin.
Vaughan Morgan, longtime alderman and city sheriff, elected lord mayor of London. He is a banker and manufacturer, with Mrs Hurobe Steer serving as mayoress.
Public transit manners from 19th century Chicago advise stepping back for doors, avoiding personal business in transit, and treating elevators like trolley cars. The guidance warns against staring in mirrors, delaying exits, or overfitting hats with dangerous quills, underscoring proper conduct to maintain order and safety.
Indeterminate text appears to announce a sale at Rinks on North Illinois Street. Early lines reference indemnity prizes and merchantmen but lack clear facts. The readable portion centers on a cloak sale with savings advertised as two to eight five dollars and a street address.
The article surveys men's fashion for autumn, noting longer sack coats, wing collars with rounded points, and a sharper crown notables. It mentions matching hatbands and neckties, a taney barber styling display, and cautions that bold colors and loud patterns are not yet in fashion.
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