Syndicate proposed to manage Taggart era finances and debts
The article likens Indianapolis to a royal court under King Tom Taggart. It notes a proposed syndicate to assume debts and trim royal income, with Lord Farquhar named as controller and Sam Lewis already paid. It questions public support and potential abdication impact, urging loyal subjects to back a syndicate to avert bankruptcy fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taggart
Edward
Prince of Wales
Lord Farquhar
Sam Lewis
Indianapolis
Tom
Maguire
House of Taggart
Fire Hose Politics And City Conventions Shake Public Trust
A long criticism of city procurement practices highlights alleged kickbacks for fire hose sales and convention funds. It mocks bar association title distinctions, praises Crumpacker, condemns wage neglect, and warns of political influence over Indianapolis governance and public institutions.
Durbin reshuffles Michigan City prison board and staff
Governor Durbin extended control over the Michigan City prison board and appointed Uriah Culbert, a former state senator, amid criticism from his allies. Warden Shideler is praised for prison-work fit and supportive leadership. City officials forego a reform run due to budget limits, while Logsdon faces inquiry for preferring W E English over Harry Gates on the executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City Prison Board
Scideler
Durbin
Uriah Culbert
Shideler
Logsdon
W. E. English
Harry Busybody Gates
Street car company faced with costly bridge repairs
The street car firm reportedly endures pressure from hostile ordinances to the point it may be compelled to cover at least half of bridge repair costs, highlighting strained municipal relations and financial strain on transit operations.
Mayor declines steps to guard life at grade crossings
The mayor takes no action to protect life at grade crossings and refuses to seek the appointment of watchmen, leaving safety concerns unaddressed.
Labor, capital and figures mingle in early 20th century editorials
A compilation notes mixed reactions to labor rights and monopoly power. The Buffalo News cites a 200-pound woman halting trolleys to highlight labor protest. The Philadelphia Record mocks Bryan’s legacy, while the Toledo News quotes Bishop Spalding on capital and vice. Dr Emerson Druley travels to Wabash for a funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo News
Bryan
Jefferson
Jackson
Tilden
Philadelphia Record
Bishop Spalding
Toledo News
Entertaining Parisian Wit and Irish Parlia mentary Quips
The Leisure Hour recounts Romieu the Parisian wit trapped in rain near the opera with a stray umbrella and a scampering pickpocket. Irish MPs joke about slogans and fortunes while South Africa dispatches puzzle readers in Philadelphia.
City Life Card: Stabbing, Fire, Suicide Attempt, Adoption
The city hospital reported Jack Morrison improving after a stab wound by Billy Patterson. A gasoline explosion at 323 Ellsworth St caused a small fire with no injuries. Maude Dempsey, 16, attempted morphine suicide after quarreling with Cal Hart at 31 Adelaide St. Arthur R. Eckhardt, 25, was adopted by Christian Michael to allow marriage. priest noted the name adoption restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Morrison
Billy” Patterson
Grant Parker
Ellsworth St
Maude Dempsey
Vincennes
Cal Hart
Adelaide-st
Hart
Arthur R. Eckhardt
Christian Michael
Eckhardt
Michael
Certainty and Courage Quote in Washington Star
A compact Washington Star quotation notes that today you are a hero and tomorrow you may falter. It frames wisdom as knowing when to quit in a fast moving world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Good Caramel Cake Method From Old Receipt
A dated baking guide describes a caramel cake with butter and sugar batter, eggs and flour folded with baking powder, baked in layers. It details a caramel filling and topping made by boiling brown sugar, cream, and butter to a spreadable ball stage for the finished cake.
Stewed Corn From Fresh Corn Ears
Prepare one dozen ears of corn by cutting grains neatly and halving cobs. Simmer cobs in water for 45 minutes, then add corn and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in a gill of sweet cream, a tablespoon of butter, and salt and pepper. Serve very hot. a delicious way to serve green corn.
Notable Figures and Artifacts Across Global Then and Now
Sir Henry Jameson returns to London from Uganda with a claim of Africa’s finest photo collection. Manuel Garcia, famed singing master born in Madrid in 180, counts Jenny Lind and Mathilde Marchest as pupils. Christine Nilsson’s fan, a Thakore Sahib Morri gift, is gold with jeweled plumes. William I’s Berlin palace remains as he left it, with the iron bed in the bedroom. Tolstoi mourns luxuries, Hardy finds inspiration while walking his countryside summers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Jameson
London
Uganda
Africa
Manuel Garcia
Madrid
Jenny Lind
Mathilde Marchest
Christine Nilsson
Thakore Sahib Morri
William I
Berlin
Count Tolstoi
Thomas Hardy
Potatoes Dig Up More to Drive Down Costs
A collection of editorials from several papers comments on political and economic issues. The Shelbyville Republic complains about not getting an apology for the last election. The Anderson Bulletin notes Bryan’s aims to wipe out state debt. The Goshen News-Times questions salary loans by Indianapolis officials. The Lafayette Courier argues against a dry municipal campaign and brewery influence. The Terre Haute Tribune hints at political control of beer in campaigns. The Michigan City Dispatch contemplates the Panama Canal duty and flag policy under McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Campaign
Koehne
Democratic Committee
Shelbyville
Bryan
Anderson Bulletin
Gav
Durbin
Goshen News-Times
Indianapolis
Lafayette Courier
Terre Haute Tribune
Panama Isthmus
McKinley
Michigan City Dispatch
Straps Add Style To Coats Capes Skirts And Suits
Strapping becomes a lasting feature as coats capes skirts and even hats embrace straps in single or clustered rows of varying widths. The trend blends severity with fashion, delivering a dashing touch that promises popular appeal.
Reflections of a Bachelor
A satirical reflection from the New York Press discusses sorrow and sin, romance, and human behavior. It argues women entice younger men to sustain fantasies of devotion, condemns tempting a boy with his mother's happiness for dessert, and notes boredom affects men and women differently.
Parodies and quarrels across papers and parlors
A collage of comic snippets from multiple papers. Mrs Fenn defends a paper on drink paralysis, Bridget quits over rings, a Highmore household quarrel, and a flippant kiss asks about male powers. The fragments capture social snatches and witty exchanges from Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago and Brooklyn papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget
Mrs. Highmore
Chicago Tribune
Dawn and Dusk as Impassioned Figures in Harper’s Verse
A brief excerpt from Harper’s portrays Dawn as a wild fair woman with sunrise in her hair and Dusk as a dark glorious star beckoning. The speaker stays between them, claiming the noon of summer as the ruling mood in his soul.
How to Pickle Peaches and Pears in Spiced Vinesgar
Select fifty perfect peaches not too ripe and prepare them by peeling halving and removing stones. Place in a preserving kettle with a pint of cider vinegar one and a half pounds sugar and six or seven spice bags containing cloves mace cinnamon and green ginger. Boil until tender and pack in cans with a spice bag in each jar. Pears may be pickled likewise.
Carnival Plans by Local Businessmen Association
The Businessmen's association will likely run the fall carnival this year. Secretary H F Hacke dorn says they plan to incorporate with 109000 capital to stage dignified carnivals and expositions akin to the Cincinnati fall festival society. Parades will be enlarged with emphasis on historical event portrayal and Pan American exposition features are expected to be brought in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Businessmen's Association
H. F. Hackedorn
Cincinnati
A Family Medicine Chest and Bargains in Upright Pianos
A garbled ad-like snippet touts a family medicine chest with 99 cures per hundred Cas earets Candy Cathartic and suggests calling a doctor the hundredth time. It also mentions bargain prices on upright pianos at Baldwin's and a reference to Ou ragogists.
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Baldwin
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