Readers clash over The Sun and Hitz Republican stance
A reader letter from Indianapolis in 1903 blasts The Sun for its coverage of gambling and Mayor Bookwalter. The Sun defends its record, notes persistent graft under cover and argues for Bookwalter’s reelection while condemning both major parties and condemning sensationalism.
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the Sun
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Mayor Bookwalter
Emil Mantel
Bookwalter
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Vetera
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Reagan
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Fale Cretenses
A Corner for the Women Abiding Attractiveness
An essay on feminine charm contrasts beauty with a generous heart and real friendship. It notes Mollie’s kindness over mere looks, and urges selflessness as the true charm. The piece then shifts to fashion and accessories, highlighting dainty handbags, parasols, and jewelry trends for women.
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Aya
Ania
Alfes
Alice
Hersel
Mollie
Bentsteaks and chops prepared with hot water dip and careful cooking
Instructions describe parboiling beefsteaks and chops before cooking to seal juices, then broiling over wood flames or searing quickly in a hot pan. Details cover cutting thickness, aim for rare to well done, and using kidney fat for flavor during broiling.
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Thabler
Daily Court of True Love Story Ends in a Wedding
In a lively social scene in Marchmont, Bruce Willmer falls for Derry Marchmont. He reveals a plan to marry for love despite poverty, and after a comic reveal of his middle name Delmont and a mistaken betrothal to Miss Gate, the pair decide to wed Bruce’s beloved Derry, with the wedding invitation sent to the amused, meddling lawyer.
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Derry Marchmont
Nil Derry
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Bruce
Bruce Willmer
Derry
Miss Gate
Niasawehnt
Wyman
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Bain
Fragmented Melange of 19th Century News Snippets
A jumble of historical notes covers varied topics from England and Ireland. Topics include infant mortality, charity, Kilkenny houses, submarine vessels, German prices, vaccination debates, postal service speeds, venom physiology, railway advertising, and a personal eye injury. The text weaves partial facts, pricing anecdotes, and biographical mentions without a central story.
Electric Traction and Underground Transport Innovations
The article discusses an ambitious London underground power system with a ten 7,600 horsepower steam turbine setup for electric traction. It compares with Boston elevated railway cars and describes large masonry tunnels, canal-like basins, and the potential for the world’s largest artificial lake. It also touches on electric discharges in vacuum and early concepts of electrons and matter, highlighting acceleration and motion phenomena.
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United States
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Newlands
Tente Basin
Tente Creek
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