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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1906
Page
6
A general order adopts fingerprint identification for soldiers, claiming near certainty of matching prints. It notes fingerprints never change from infancy to death and outlines collection of prints from deceased personnel with sealed storage and later verification.
Sept 3 report from Saint Petersburg notes the gravest threat in Russia is peasant demand for land. Peasants lacking interest in reform push for full expropriation while parties disagree on how to fund and manage the estates. Agrarian unrest grows with 150,000 troops deployed to quell violence as peasants press for more land and power.
In Delaware on September, Mrs. Adam Kern tried to head a chicken when the family dog grabbed the finger and swallowed it. The accident occurred as the mother attempted a kitchen task while a chicken was being handled.
A fragment discusses hatred and love of music among famous thinkers and writers. It lists Johnson, Zola, Napoleon, Goethe, Ruskin, Darwin and Carlyle as examples, contrasting ardent music fans with skeptics, and mentions a Chicago Great Western railway ad and various brief notices including a doctor and a dye works.
Washington dispatch notes rising support for electing U S senators by popular vote, with primary systems spreading in southern states and reform fervor reaching New England. Analysts cite Oregon and Illinois as early adopters, while key senators and party leaders debate constitutional change and potential timelines for nationwide direct elections.
On Isthmus of Panama, women oppose living apart from men as canal workers bring in cottages. The plan to keep families together falters amid malarial fears, unequal housing, and social gaps. Women face isolation, shifting loyalties, and questions of fidelity as mixed marriages and wages divide households.
A roster of legislators from multiple states is listed as opponents to a proposed hour change. Key figures include Thomas R. Reed of Maine and William Everett of Massachusetts leading the resistance. Grosvenor, Northway of Ohio, and Bartlett of New York are noted as the only other opponents.
Conger takes over the sheep department at the Indiana State Fair succeeding John L. Thompson. He previously ran the poultry department and built it into a major attraction with large entries and substantial premiums. The sheep show promises the largest exhibition yet with beefing entries from Indiana and other states and special prizes from American Breeders’ associations. The fine wool sheep appear Tuesday with other breeds judged the next day.
Joseph Alessio, 48, famed cornet soloist with the IBronz band, collapsed on stage at McComb's Dam park New York after a performance of The Holy City. Crowds of over 4000 witnessed his death fromapoplexy despite attempts to revive him. He resided at 168 Lexington Ave with his wife and children.
At the hall to celebrate Miss De Kover’s Newport debut the favors were mostly Gora. A Mguran device by Mr. De Koven created a pretty display in the dimmed ballroom as lights shut off and roses were revealed beneath a glare of light while dancers circled.
Mrs Elbert Hubbard and her husband collaborated on a stage work revived from an ancient Roman love tale. The preface describes the heroine with a mix of divine cunning and the intellect of famous literary figures, signaling a blend of classical romance and refined wit.
A fragmentary Maine report notes a short bright green worm found in Biddeford and surrounding areas. The worm reportedly damages trees and feeds on bark, with a pink-tinged head ring and a red-brown tongue like features described in damaged text.
A veteran born in the late 1800s recounts decades of eczema relief after trying Cuticura products. He describes extensive doctor visits, failed treatments, and finally success with Cuticura Cleansing Soap, Ointment, and Resolvent, expressing deep gratitude for a cure.
A large number of mothers report Cuticura Soap as the best baby soap for cleansing and soothing the skin. Cuticura Ointment is praised for relief of eruptions and soothing irritated skin in babies, with recommendations to bathe affected areas in hot water.
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