Gas service in Indianapolis under looming September cut off
Indianapolis residents face a gas service threat as the Indianapolis Gas Company may discontinue natural gas on September 30 1902. City officials and residents fear a bluff and scramble for coal and heating gear. Mayor Bookwalter and City Attorney Joss urged quick action to prevent breach of contract and avoid winter hardship.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Gas Company
Gas
Bookwalter
Joss
Quotations and clipped witticisms from various papers
A compilation of short humorous and pointed lines from multiple newspapers. Items reference political figures such as Tom Johnson and William Jennings Bryan, a lion killed in Indiana, Morgan associate George Perkins, a Bible serialization trouble in Illinois, and wartime vigilance of the New London district army.
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George W. Perkins
J. Piero
Morgan
Perkins
Muncie Times
Ilinois
Salem Democrat
Yees
Bedford Democrat
New Londoen
Higginson
Muncie
Political Gossip From Papers On Democratic Power Struggles
A compilation of sharp quotes from several papers critiquing party leadership and figures. The Detroit Free Press and Washington Post weigh Johnson’s path to power while Hill regains influence in New York politics. Bryan prefers private life, and southern leadership is debated by multiple papers.
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Johnson
United States
Detroit Free Press
David Bennett Hill
New York
Washington Post
Bryan
Muscatine
Philadelphia Ledger
Democratic Party
Memphis
Hemphill
Inane Remarks on Wealth and Politics from Chicago News
The passage offers wry maxims on aging, wealth, worldly wisdom, and political folly. It pivots on humor about pride in appearance, neighborly faults, and the folly of pursuing personal plans when wiser choices exist. A short, ironic critique of human vanity and decision making.
Social swirl as homespun events headline Grand matinee
Miss Helen Ernestinoff entertains at the Grand in a matinee part while Rev and Mrs J Cumming Smith plan a return home next week. Families from Vicksburg and Columbus visit, with dinners, brake party, and country club ride noted. Weddings include Estella House with Willard Means and Lulu Robards with Merrell Jackson.
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Helen Ernestinoff
Grand
Rcay
J. Cumming Smith
Willis
Vicksburg
Pierre Gray
Jon. L. Griffiths
Mortimer Levering
Aliss Mary Mungovan
George Keenan
Tennessee
Kentucky
Shelbyville
Estella House
Willard C. Means
Kokomo
Lulu Robards
Merrell Jackson
Richard
Robert Grimt
Sinah Cooper
Cave
Ave
McSweeney
Columbus
Amor
Prof Wiley Dies of Appendicitis in Venice Italy
Relatives here have received word that Prof Harvey W Wiley chief chemist of the United States agricultural department since 1889 died of appendicitis in Venice Italy.
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Madison
Repti
Harvey WW. Wiley
United States Agricultural
Ferg
Venice
Italy
Notable quotes from local figures on politics and daily life
A compilation of remarks from Dr J W Hervey L W Holmes W V Rooker James H Kirkpatrick and others on topics including summer weather politics newspaper ethics civic life and public discourse. Voices reference Indianapolis Rising Sun and Saratoga with varied views on campaigns gas and charity.
The Weary Wit and Witty Weathered Lines
A collage of humorous quips from multiple papers contrasts modern fixes with old virtues about self denial common courtesy and rough sport. Exchanges reference stable hay slipper beating a lost child umbrella memory and a mark in Crimson Gulch with no single narrative arc.
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Briggins
Baltimore News
Who is Parry in the Indianapolis vice presidential flap
The Washington Post questions Parry’s identity in the Indianapolis incident and suggests he hire a publicity expert like Hon Magnus Hess to improve identification efforts. The note underscores concerns about recognizing key figures in the race.
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Tennessee
Dickens Parry
Indianapolis
Magnus Hess
Washington Post
A Corner for the Women Dainty Dishes
The article describes preparing apple and pear desserts in syrup with lemon rind, then jelly and custard tips. It notes using cream in custards, various dishware, and facial cleansing hints including camphor water, cold cream, and hot water caution.
Aluminum kitchenware gains popularity in households
Aluminum utensils and tea kettles become common in homes with claims that aluminum will not rust or form verdigris, as buyers seek durable, rustproof kitchen items.
Remedy for pale skin with tepid bath and rose water mixture
The instruction advises a pale face remedy involving a tepid water bath followed by brisk rubbing with a Turkish towel. It then prescribes a mixture of four ounces rose water and three ounces glycerine as the next step.
Poems and Nostalgic Verse Snippets
A pair of short verse excerpts describe poetic praise and a transformative arrival. The first mocks the poet’s foibles while hinting at rebellion and libertarian themes, the second paints a gray world brightened by a loved presence inspiring dawn, growth, and renewal.
A Cynic's Definition Explained in Brief Verse
A concise satirical piece defines a cynic as the counterpart of your views. It mocks egotists who overvalue themselves and notes honor as excuse to avoid tasks. It also pins society on the blame for any misfortune.
How to Clean and Preserve Delicate Lace
Harper's Bazar outlines methods to freshen slightly soiled lace using corn meal magnesia or corn starch overnight, then brushing. For perspiration stains soak ten minutes in castile soap suds and sun dry, repeating as needed. General lace washing uses soapy water, rinse through several waters, then dry flat on flannel with careful pinning. White silk lace yellowing treated by milk borax soak and sun bleaching, fine lace pinned to flannel on a board for drying with centered layout.
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Harper's Bazar
Notable Locals and Peers Hit by Notables
Alfred D. Jones founder of Omaha remains living in Omaha. Gov. William Sherman Jennings of Florida visits his boyhood home in Centralia Illinois. Miss Martha A Morey retires after 42 years as principal of Forbes School Gloucester Massachusetts. Miss Ethel Smyth composer of Der Wald is the first female composer to have a work produced at Covent Garden.
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Indianapolis
The
Elks
Fairview Park
Central-ave M. E
Smith
Thomas Smith
Union Congregational Church
Meridian
Washington Sts
Craig
James Leitch
Columbia Club
Wiliam Craig
Secret Service
Roosevelt
Lietch
Chicago
Philfutt
A. Co
Philputt
Central Christian Church
Shortridge
Shortridge High School
Shafer Ziegler
William Whitney
Harry Payne Whitney
Saratoga
Whitney
Ryan
Vicksburg
Alfred D. Jones
Omaha
William Sherman Jennings
Florida
Centralia
Ill
Martha A. Morey
Forbes School
Gloucester
Mass
Ethel Smyth
der Wald
Covent Garden
Hall's Catarrh Cure ad promises reward and pills
One hundred dollar reward offered for an incurable catarrh with Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co. endorse the firm, West & Truax, Waxpine, Kixnan & Marvin. Cure is taken internally, stated to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Price seven cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials assert Hall's Family Pills are best.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Waxpine
Kixnan & Marvin
Hail
Alll Druggista
Osteopathy Promoted by Doctor Sparnhurst in Indianapolis
A persuasive appeal extols osteopathy as a scientifically tested healing system. It cites legislative recognition in two thirds of states, praises Dr Sparnhurst of the Stevenson building in Indianapolis for stubborn cases, and invites readers to a free examination and consultation to consider osteopathic treatment.
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Indiana
Sparnhurst
Stevenson
Baffe
United States
Stevenson Building
Indianapolis
Local Real Estate and Construction Transactions
A. G. Fosdyke buys the Noble Pine Elmsts area flat for 15000. A. G. Dawson acquires 118 70 100 acres in Washington township for 13053. Laycock Manufacturing Co. secures a permit for a four story addition at Tensh street canal for 22000. Brightwood factory work delayed to next year.
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A. G. Fosdyke
A. F. Mann
Noble, Pine and Elmsts
A. G. Dawson
John Henshaw
Washington Township
Laycock Company
T. B. Laycock Manufacturing Co
Tensh-st
Brightwood
Manufactors Shoe Store Leads Growth on Massachusetts Ave
A feature on the rapidly expanding retail scene along Massachusetts Avenue highlights the Manufactors Shoe Store. Opened five and a half years ago, it dominates the lower Massachusetts Ave area with bulk sales at low margins, extensive advertising led by P. E. Green, and a large stock selection. Manager S. D. Kingsbury has steered growth for three decades, doubling business and expanding the storeroom. The firm operates 342 to 348 Massachusetts Ave with eighteen sales staff and emphasizes turning over old stock to offer high quality at low prices.
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Indianapolis
Massachusetts-ave
Vusy
Manufactors Shoe
P. E. Green
S. D.kingsbury
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Ave
Postcard to THE SUN Office Offers Help by Mail
Readers are urged to send a postal card to THE SUN office or call for assistance. A phone line is available for help of any kind with small costs and guaranteed results.
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SUN Office
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Ilvelye
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W. W. Spencer
Ida Gray Scott
Sam Ware
Young
Corbett
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Terry
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Edward Davis
Rising Sun
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Crimson Gulch
Washington Star
Parry
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Hooop
Helicon
New York ‘Times
Moses Optical Co
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Penn.at
Indianapolia
Bryant & Stratton
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Gee
Osteopathy
It Ce Tmst. Company
Washington St
Indiana Trust Building
Marie Corelli
Chas. Dickens
O. W. Holmes
George Eliot
S. R. Crockett
Victor Hugo
Max Pemberton
Dumas
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Pettis Dry Goods Co
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Virginia Ave
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