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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1907
Page
4
Saloons and Schools Stop Measure at City Hall
Councilman Wood's ordinance to keep saloons 500 feet from schools is reportedly killed in the city council. The stated motive is that 190 saloons would close if enacted, underscoring a clash between child welfare and liquor interests with critics accusing officials of sacrificing children to protect saloons.
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Wood
Hkley
Busi
April Fools' Day Celebrated in Indianapolis
April Fools' Day was properly celebrated in Indianapolis as forty two divorce cases were on the docket.
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Indianapolis
Strange Methods Expose Bias In Humane Law Enforcement
A poor teamster often punished for abusing his horses while two well born girls renting a stable escape prosecution after mistreating horses. The Humane Society and courts appear to apply the law unequally, punishing poverty but excusing wealth and ease of pleasure.
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Humane Society
Court
Taft and Foraker Rivalry Looms in Ohio Track Event
The scene is set for a clash between Taft and Foraker on an Ohio track. The encounter promises intensity and potential incidents, with observers expecting a heated competition and possible fallout centered on the two rivals.
Roosevelt Primaries and Minnesota Letters on Roosevelt
The Minneapolis Journal ran a Roosevelt primary asking what future Roosevelt should have. about 70 letters from Minnesota readers were printed. 36 urged renomination and re election despite his pledge not to run again, while others suggested various roles or support for other offices. Across the country, Roosevelt is favored over others, though he has stated he will not permit his name to be used.
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Minneapolis
Roosevelt
F Roosevelt
Rnions
Minnesota
Ese
Taft
Philippines
Panama
Cuba
Palma
Porto Rico
Washington Star
Roosevelt Influence Shown In Primaries Across States
The discussion argues that Indiana and Ohio voters may back Roosevelt over Fairbanks in popular choice if tested, showing broad enthusiasm for Roosevelt’s work and methods. Primaries reflect public desire for continuation of Roosevelt-style governance and leadership rather than self appointed candidates.
Weather Quip Links Warm Days to Comet’s Mood
A playful remark suggests that the recent warmth was caused by the comet’s hot head, while the cooler spell now follows from its cold feet, blending astronomy whimsy with local meteorology.
A GOOD TUNE The Star Spangled Banner’s lasting appeal
A Kansas City lecturer called the anthem a cheap tune while others argue the tune itself is ordinary yet the words have stirred a nation. The piece binds a people and endures beyond newer compositions. Despite talk of a real national song, the Star Spangled Banner remains cherished and unlikely to be replaced.
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Kansas City
Editor flags Roosevelt bluff as futile in post editorial
The Kansas City Post editor thanks providence daily that he has never declared Roosevelt sincere or safe. With a firm shout he asserts Roosevelt sees the futility of the bluff he is maintaining.
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Kansas City Post
Mr. Roosevelt
Roosevelt says railroads must be honest with the public
He has stated his position clearly across speeches and conversations, urging railroads to be honest and to improve. Public and railroad leaders understand him, so further talk is unnecessary. Senator Heveridge’s call for ministers to read the Bible plainly is seen as worthwhile.
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Roosevelt
Railroads
Senator Heveridge
A Press Agent Needed In Rhodius Case
The piece notes the complex web of guardians lawyers doctors nurses and relatives surrounding the Rhodius matter and jokes that a press agent is needed. It critiques the blocked flow of facts from the Rhodius rooms and hints at gaps in arrangement and editing while suggesting a new public relations role.
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Rhodius
Trust Company
Emminger
Eggs In Easter Eating Stir Public Appetite For Details
The Star faces critique for reporting that Mr. Rhodius ate three eggs on Easter without clarifying how the eggs were prepared. The speaker argues for complete specifics, comparing it to a coroner’s verdict and urging a press agent to satisfy the gasping public. The piece wryly notes the estate may cover such staffing costs, to reveal every phase of the egg-eating event.
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Rhodius
Guardian
Beautiful Indiana Woman in Cunning Ad Scheme
A striking Indiana woman uncovers she has been drawn into a crafty advertising plot. She learns the manipulation behind the scheme and faces a mix of irony and revelation as the truth emerges.
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Indiana
Brass buttons and civic spirit in Cleveland transit
An opinion piece notes Cleveland rail workers wear uniforms with brass buttons as a sign of civic pride. It suggests expanding this with a three cent fare service company promoting matrimony via color coded carnations for single and married workers. The article applauds honest flirting and urges mutual effort to keep uniforms attractive.
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Cleveland
Kansas Man Sees Rat With Long Sharp Horns
A Kansas man reports spotting a rat with horns, prompting remarks about the state’s troubles. Ex-Senator Burton declares he was railroaded to jail, noting his own unexpected arrival without accident or ton in tow.
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Kansas
Burton
Quarantine Regultions Debate Sparks Political Clash
Uncle Joe Cannon urges revising quarantine rules with opponents pressing for changes. The stance reflects a broader political clash over public health authority and party lines amid ongoing policy debates.
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Joe Cannon
John Rockefeller Retires From Public Life
Young John Rockefeller announces a long rest from public duties drawing wide public relief and comment as speculation grows about his future plans and impact on business and philanthropy.
Cuban lid in condition for Taft's attention
Wall-street appears to be the Jemon market as reporters note in cautious terms. The line of market interest centers on Cuban developments that may draw the secretary of state’s gaze and affect policy in the near term.
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Taft
Wall-st
Jemon Market
Law an Ass. Russian Girl Sentenced in Interlaken Case
A Russian girl received four years in prison, expulsion from Switzerland, and a small fine for killing a Frenchman by mistake for a former czar minister. The NY Evening Sun calls the law an ass, noting a different victim would have meant life in prison.
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Switzerland
Interlaken
New York Evening Sun
Out of their Element Hunters jailed for crossing state line
Two hunters were arrested and fined after straying into Indiana from Illinois. The incident was described by the Chicago Post as a stern lesson and a strong reminder that Indiana maintains strict boundaries.
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Indiana
Hoosierland
Chicago Post
Mollycoddle described by Bat Masterson and others
The Ohio Sun recalls Bat Masterson Ben Daniels and Bull Andrews visiting the White House and notes they embody what a mollycoddle is not.
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Bat Masterson
Ben'’ Daniels
Bull
Andrews
White House
Ohio
A Better Fit in Russian Names and Nicknames
The Boston Herald notes Pobiedonostseff’s name suggests carrying victory while Russian peasants called him Biedonostzeff meaning carving misfortune. The line implies a sharper fit between name meaning and perception.
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Pobiedonostseff
Biedonostzeff
Boston Herald
Exhausting Work by Richard Mansfield Canceled Dates
Richard Mansfield has canceled his spring dates due to nervous prostration. The note, quoted from the Kansas City Journal, mentions the exhausting nature of theater work and describes hissing leading ladies from the flies and thumping them on the back as part of the labor.
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Richard Mansfield
Kansas City Journal
Foraker’s Confidence in Direct Primaries Stirs Debate
The Detroit News notes Senator Foraker’s surprising optimism about direct primaries, arguing he believes organization remains effective under the system as in traditional setups. His stance contrasts with cautions from others about potential disruption to party structure.
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Senator Foraker
Detroit News
Quite a Problem: 96,000 Aliens Landed in New York
The Boston Transcript notes a large assimilation challenge with over 96 thousand foreigners arriving in New York last year and about 49 percent remaining in the state. The quote frames the issue as a formidable assimilation problem.
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New York
Boston Transcript
Nicaraguans Take Honduran Capital Cited by Press
The Detroit Free Press notes Nicaraguans capture the Honduran capital but warn they may not capitalize on the victory as effectively as Mr. Harrison could. The remark highlights cautious editorial tone about strategic advantage and leadership.
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Harrison
Detroit Free Press
Age Doesn't Count in Japanese Importer Claims
A New York Commercial note suggests that calling frogs fish reflects broader ideas about classification, implying that spring chic chickens might be considered in the same vein.
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New York
Becoming a Serious Matter in Taft Campaign Laughs
Secretary Taft laughs at his presidential boom while rivals view it as no joke. The Philadelphia Press notes that the scene signals a turning point in the public contest, with seriousness replacing light talk as campaigns intensify.
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Taft
Philadelphia
Fress
The Forgotten Hughes Politicians Watch Taft
In a Chicago Record-Herald quip Messrs Foraker and Fairbanks are described as so occupied with taft attention that Hughes seems forgotten. The remark wryly comments on political focus during Taft era.
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Foraker
Fairbanks
Taft
Hughes
Chicago Record-Herald
Forever and Love Across Death by John Boyle O'Reilly
Poetry fragment reflecting on enduring love after death and memorial gratitude. It contemplates constant friendship, the life in memories, and the ideal of love enduring beyond mortality through images of wreaths, graves, and celestial fragrance.
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John Boyle O'Reilly
Tribute to Stanford White Geni us Inspires Art and Morality
Several American art societies plan a coordinated tribute to the genius of Stanford White after the Thaw trial concludes. The Minneapolis Journal notes art is a fine pursuit and pairing it with traditional morality is not harmful.
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Stanford White
Minneapolis Journal
Railroad management focus on Washington urged
Washington Star argues railroad management would be simplified if attention were concentrated on Washington rather than being subdivided among many state legislatures. The comment highlights calls for centralized national oversight and streamlined regulation.
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Washington
Washington Star
Where Did They Get It in Washington Post Style
A Washington Post item questions the stance of the W. C. T. A. on polygamy, drawing a comparison to the prices of groceries Easter bonnets and other life costs to challenge the idea of widespread polygamy. The piece critiques the organization's rationale and suggests the claim is unlikely to spread.
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Washington Post
United States
Mollycoddles and the Failing Baseball Team
A Kansas City Journal editorial laments a baseball squad that does not win its share of games, branding the team as an aggregation of dollycoddles and predicting public scorn for soft performances this season.
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Dollycoddles
Kansas City Journal
War of the Roses campaign and political figures recounted
The piece recalls the 1880s Tennessee gubernatorial campaign by Senator-elect Taylor and his brother Alfred, nicknamed the war of the roses with white and red lapels. It also profiles figures like Addison Ballard, Ainsworth Spofford, John Spooner, Theodore Roosevelt, Frank Briggs, John Fitzgerald, and Austin Jones, highlighting longevity, memory, public service, and disciplined leadership.
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Senaior-elect
Taylor
Tennessee
Alfred
Bob
Alf
Fisthers
Democratic
Law and theft debated over multiple trips
A Detroit News critique notes a man in Adrian stole hardware worth hundreds. He was convicted of simple larceny since he made several small purchases, while a single trip would have implied grand larceny, illustrating the alleged perfection of human reason in law.
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Adrian
Detroit News
Double-Tracking Trunk Lines Urged by World
The World notes ex secretary Shaw warns that current trunk lines cannot move an army to the Pacific coast in six months and stresses the urgent need to double-track to speed crops to market and prevent spoilage.
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Shaw
Pacific Coast
New Yort
World
Boston Conductor Returns Lost Cash and Is Rewarded
A Boston street car conductor found $5,869 belonging to a lady and was rewarded with a smile. It is no mean triumph to thew a Boston woman up to the smiling point.
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Boston
Philadelphia Ledger
News From Headquarters
Philadelphia Telegram reports a busy scene with many people moving about while asleep, described as not on commanbu lists, hinting at disorder or unusual activity observed around headquarters. This brief item notes a quiet yet alert atmosphere in a crowded area and questions about clearance or protocol.
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Philadelphia Telegram
Funny. If men weren't brutes women wouldn't have so much fun taming them
The New York Press quotes a provocative remark about gender dynamics and wit in social commentary. It presents a sharp, satirical line on male behavior and female agency.
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New York Press
Indian Stereotypes and Beliefs Featured in State Paper
A state newspaper reprints stereotypes about Seminole and Crow people, including a racial legend of three men and a warning about dancing on reservations. It mocks Native customs and health folklore, with excerpts from Denver Republican and Tonkawa Okla News.
Appeal for Bridges Preservation by Youth in Indianapolis
John McGregor, County Commissioner, appeals to the youth of Indianapolis and Marion County to refrain from defacing stone and concrete bridges. He argues for pride in public works and proposes a “committee of one” to protect aesthetics, warning that vandalism may require legal penalties to deter it. April 1, 1907.
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the Sun
Sun
Indianapolis
Marion County
John M'Gregor
It Is Easier To Tell A Lie, Says Chicago News
A Chicago News quote notes that lying is easier than persuading others to believe it, reflecting on deception and public belief with a concise, opinionated takeaway.
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Chicago News
Sweet smiles to keep forever bright poetry fragment
Fragmentary verse by W. Holmes evokes bright smiles and faith amid nature's final eclipse. The lines hint at lasting happiness and hopeful vision beyond darkness.
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W. Holmes
The Graceful Hat Seen on Fairbanks in Indiana
Vice President Fairbanks and his wife rode in a cream topped mauve car along Connecticut Avenue yesterday morning. A fashionable Hoosier pedestrian praised the distinctive cream hat, calling it the Fairbanks hat and urging supporters to wear it as a symbol of loyalty.
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Connecticut Ave
Fairbanks
Indiana
Washington Herald
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