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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1903
Page
4
John Billington recalls meeting Toole in 1858 at the New Adelphi. He describes a remembered prank where he kicked Toole with his toe during a French scene, the audience roaring. Toole urged realism and urged Billington to repeat it nightly without harming him.
George Vanderbilt warns he may close Biltmore estate due to dishonesty of some employers and beggars' cries. The New York Commercial laments rich men’s troubles while contrasting virtue and greed. It cites Russell Sage and others, arguing charity is stifled by fear of public scrutiny and the joy of giving is lost to wealth.
A hospital bound girl, four years old, Johanna Costello, received sympathy and gifts from Indianapolis readers after The Sun urged support. Though born with a disabled foot and heart, she enjoyed a joyous day as volunteers and Sisters of charity provided dolls, toys, books, and other cheerful presents.
The piece praises Davy Tullis for grit during a Sunday night arrest of a man armed with a razor. Despite gashes to his cheek, Tullis held on until fellow officers arrived, risking his life. It urges the Board of Safety to keep him, noting his Republican loyalty should not matter when danger calls.
The Indiana press outlines a wave of Democratic gains from Indianapolis to Hammond, tallying political promises, editor tensions, and union concerns. Reports note Republican faction tensions, calls for party unity, and local editorials on reform and governance.
Twelve hundred workers at the LaMoine Steel Company in South Chicago were laid off last Saturday amid a broader move by manufacturers to cut payrolls. The scale triggered an investigation as workers warn of a possible open shop plan and a later return with a smaller force. Labor leaders anticipate more layoffs at other large firms if orders remain scarce.
In Des Moines an official scandal sees five public officers and one ex policeman indicted for bribery and extortion threats. Named are J. L. Lringingstone, justice of the peace. John Daley, Lee township constable. John Vickers, another constable. Joh Aggerman, spect ean stables. O. R. Roy, spect ean stables. and A. M. Clary, former policeman. Possible further extension to municipal officers.
The battleship Maine completed a return trip to Norfolk Virginia after a voyage that officials say proved entirely successful. The craft sailed from its home port and completed the mission without incident, marking a favorable outcome for the crew and command.
The social column notes Misa Allee Day of Milwaukee visiting Miss Myla Coburn. Cory of Shely of Mia and George W. Stout are mentioned. William Fo Wacher went to New York for a week, Mrs. Judson Smith heads to Minneapolis for the winter, Mrs. Fletcher Hineslot returns from Vermont, Mrs. James Stoherts lox from Chicago, Mrs. H Ke Cendersqi visits relatives then returns home to Kokomo, Mr and Mrs. Mifred F Potts plan a Texas trip, and He is the guest at large.
Peculiar to itself, Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as a blood purifying tonic that uniquely cures humors and eruptions while restoring energy. A testimonial claims eyesight improved after two bottles, with further appeal to high effectiveness at low cost and strong personal recovery.
A fragment outlines unfamiliar culinary terms to aid housekeepers in mastering appetizing dishes. It defines terms like au jus, bouquet, canapes, consommé, croquettes, croutons, entremets, filet, frappe, fritters, and more, presented as guidance for practical kitchen use and foreign phrases.
Miss Merlin Beath and Tristan Tunston in a seaside summer story collide with Peter Hunster at a Saturday hop. A sailboat outing ends with a capsize and a hidden confession as Merlin asks Peter to forgive a plan that was no accident. The tale blends romance, propriety, and personal daring aboard the harbor beach set.
A fragmentary discussion questions whether men or women bear fault in forgotten courtesies during courting. The piece cites contrasting views, noting some women also neglect expected gestures. It quotes a line from Cynthia Gray and mentions trial editions and essays from period sources.
Fragmentary OCR reads show a Massachusetts shoe factory item with partial figures and sizes. Readers glimpse terms like East Iron, 33 percent, 2 to 94, and F149 amid garbled phrases about youths and Ram sizes. Further context missing.
Fragmentary text mentions a sun boom concept and URC timing with unclear terms. Readers see garbled phrases and stray words possibly referencing displays or columns, but no coherent event, names, or places emerge for a usable summary.
Readable fragment advertises a one piece nose Glide mounting without stud rerewa. Mentions meeting with H B Woodward at Museuchusetta avenue for discussion.
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