Progress and Dry Rot in Indianapolis Campaign
The piece attacks both Taggart and Progress Bookwalter candidates, arguing Taggart would push lavish improvements and higher taxes while Bookwalter would resist modernization but avoid neglecting city issues. It urges retrenchment, restraint, and fiscal reform to prevent further debt and “dry-rot” in city governance.
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Gold Democrats Queried Over Secret Meeting and Pageant
The column questions a Wednesday night Gold Democrats meeting and its aims for Thom Taggart. It notes confusion over attendance and resolutions, asks for affidavits on whether the event occurred, and mocks mudsling in local politics while noting national questions creeping into local race.
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Indianapolis Protest Over Asphalt Street Fray Sparks Delayed Jubilance
In a column from THE SUN another citizen weighs in on elevated tracks and the quarrel with the Pennsylvania Railroad over asphalt streets. The piece notes a local avoidant mood toward grand demonstrations while reporting calculations supporting elevated rail ideas.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Portraits and a Slave Scout Stories From Old Books
A compilation of anecdotes about artists like William M Chase explaining how sitters change looks in portraits. It includes Edward Noyes Westcott and David Brewster family recollections, describing a rustic hotel legend and Brewster’s daughter’s memories of her father’s timidity and courage.
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Saturday Evening Post
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Bicycle Crash Injures City Man Near Washington and Delaware
E H Stowe of 729 Tougherty street suffered severe bruises when his bicycle collided with a horse and buggy at Washington and Delaware streets Thursday night. Separately, Sam Farb, hot food vendor at Washington and Pennsylvania streets, was struck in the face by a stranger who refused to pay for goods. The attacker wore knuckles, leaving a gash. Diphtheria sore throat croup are noted. Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil advertised for instant relief and a permanent cure at drug stores.
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Ormonde Ad Promotes Luncheon and Laundry Services
An Ormonde notice offers a daily business lunch for 100 from 10 a m to 2 p m with a ladies lunch on the second floor. It also advertises neckbands on shirts free at Progress Laundry with telephone contact 1121.
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Big Four Route for Indiana Soldiers Leaves Indianapolis Saturday
Indiana Special G A RK and W B K CG train departs Indianapolis at 2 45 p m Saturday September 2 to Cincinnati Clifton Forge Washington and Philadelphia with meals en route and no car changes. Tickets from 14 55 round trip and 19 50 via Niagara Falls include lodging options. Norfolk Steamship Co offers Potomac Chesapeake Bay routing to Newport News and Gordonsville with additional stops.
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Fage's ferry at the Park draws crowds in Indianapolis revival
Amusements note the 1822 original survival of the fittest in Fage's ferry now at the Park. Lydia Dickson stars as Chip with Madge Neville as Blanche Norwood. strong ensemble, run through the week. Fanny Murray and Mack head to the Park for Finnigan's ball next week. The Irwin burlesquers remain at the Empire amid police purgation and steady audiences.
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City Markets Indianapolis Seeds and Groceries Price List
Change in seeds provisions Smoked meats map to a long list with prices for hams bacon lard and sausage. Fresh pork beans onions potatoes cabbage fruit canned goods flour and feed prices listed along with butter poultry hogs and coal rates. United States commerce style price sheet from Indianapolis city markets Sept 1.
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