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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1907
Page
4
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Reports from Ohio indicate broad Taft support among congressmen and key state organizations in Cleveland Cincinnati Columbus and Kasayton with Toledo as the only doubtful city. Dawes of the Fifteenth district opposes Taft, while Foraker's camp hedges on a primary test, complicating the path to the presidential nomination. Willis Abbott warns Roosevelt allies align with trusts and land grabs as political maneuvers unfold.
The piece compares natural growth to human striving. It cites Henry Drummond and argues that progress requires effort from desire to accomplishment, likening budding, leafing, flowering, and fruit to mental and moral development and the joy of living through labor.
In a surprising municipal outcome Chicago reportedly produced two mayors. The claim suggests an extraordinary political event uncommon to cities worldwide.
A wealthy woman who lost purpose commits suicide while another rich wife tends home duties. The piece contrasts Mrs. James L. Fleury's domestic labor with idle wealth, arguing fulfillment comes from care and daily duties rather than luxury. It urges readers to recognize the value of domestic labor over opulence.
A domestic sermon-like editorial urges rich women to find purpose in home duties rather than philanthropy. It argues a wife and mother remains the real queen of the household, dismissing public life as less meaningful and condemning political figures who justify dishonesty as not harming the public.
Indianapolis correspondent argues anti Roosevelt Indiana figures cling to conspiracy theories linking Hearst with a broad corporate alliance including Karriman and Rockefeller. The piece notes Hearst’s ties feared by Hughes supporters and cites Root’s Utica speech as evidence, asserting Hearst would back any conspiracy to retaliate against Roosevelt.
A stark opinion piece argues that the motto falsehoods govern the new Pennsylvania capitol, suggesting the truth will instead imprison corrupt officials. It portrays the building as a symbol of widespread political malfeasance and calls for accountability.
The article argues railroads have long blocked water transportation through tariffs and terminals. It predicts a national push to improve rivers and build canals, citing France and Germany as models. It says the United States lags 50 years in internal improvements and highlights the Panama Canal as a modest step compared to broader waterway projects.
Western Union Telegraph company increases wages and boosts message rates. Consumers bear the tax burden as pricing changes take effect.
A succinct remark attributed to Andy Carnegie suggests riches rarely buy happiness, while noting the fault lies with human nature rather than wealth itself. The quote frames wealth as insufficient for true contentment.
The remark notes that George Rhodius married someone of similar social standing and implies that the union led to notable outcomes. It describes the marriage as the only commendable act by Rhodius and hints at ensuing consequences, framed in a critical biographical context.
A political note suggests the national convention may feel compelled to declare affection for the president as a response to the enemies he has created. The remark hints at a strategy to unify supporters by reaffirming loyalty and admiration amid opposition.
John R. Walsh faces 175 charges as prosecutors announce the indictment while Standard Oil shows signs of envy amid competitive tensions.
Protesters challenge details of the monument event in Indiana. The piece honors General Lawton as a brave soldier who lived and died for his country, with the editor noting the unveiling is fitting to his memory.
A clipped column discusses honoring fallen soldiers, reform debates about the president urged by allies, and bleak national moods. It mocks a Chilean ministerial snub and cites a local weather forecast as rising temperate. It also references Harry Thaw and the Rhodius case amid satirical remarks.
The Claypool hotel changes hands and leases 27 33 Capitol Ave to house a new power and heating plant and staff quarters. Traveling salesmen complain spring weather has delayed business while bakers like H F Frank of Aurora praise the pure food law and bakery cleanliness as essential.
A New York Herald report notes a St Louis strike by brewers following a court decision that a wife drinking 400 bottles per month did not justify her husband’s divorce. The piece links the strike to urban brewing pressures and domestic case coverage.
A New York Commercial quip notes that rising temperatures do not thaw the ice kings hearts, instead they seem to harden them, keeping the chill intact despite warmth.
A father recalls rocking his sleeping baby in a frilled cap as she asks what he would take for her. He replies a dollar, cherishing the child above all wealth and memory, dreaming of the girl and the world she brightens. The poem echoes love, sacrifice, and parental hope.
The article argues that "luck" among fishermen really denotes knowledge of fish locations, bait methods, hooks, wind and weather, and relentless effort. It cites Gen Shattue’s tarpon records, Buckeye yacht success, and incidents of shark-tailed misreadings, plus various river and coastal fishing tales and a flood’s oddities.
A New Haven young woman testified in court that she views Yale students as little playmates. The piece suggests Yale students should beware a Roosevelt visit and a revised mollycoddle address to fit the moment.
A Royal scene in Marienbad shows King Edward sharing cake with a shy boy who asks for the crumb and calls the cake fine. The boy’s nurse and onlookers recount the moment as a touching, fatherly gesture. Other notes describe royal finances and palace details, including Queen Alexandra’s lilting bedroom and modest open-window policy affecting attendants.
The Chicago Record-Herald notes Senator Foraker will not accept political honors from Ohio without the people’s hearty approval. He adds he will not sit idle while others seek approval but will act to secure backing.
Chicago Inter Ocean notes the escapees remain unseen as President Bonilla rode away in his automobile, leaving questions about where the remainder of the Enturans have hidden.
Classified item seeks a reader with a sense of humor and provides no further details. The brief notice from the Pittsburg Pa Chicago Post invites interested individuals to respond at a specified address.
Poem from Overland Monthly praising the comforting, peace-filled presence of a mother. It contrasts busy life and sin with the refuge of home, where sorrow dissolves and faith and hope return, invoking the mother as a heavenly guide.
The article surveys bird migration routes across hemispheres, naming major passages and long range species such as swallows and plovers, and notes regional limits from Patufonia to Greenland. It also discusses rose varieties, the elusive black rose, and a partridge mating season with fights and mortality. Additional items describe a tagged gull from Rossitten and a curious South American resin nest frog.
An editorial note from the Minneapolis Journal urges Mr Harri man to seek nomination to prove his standing with the people, claiming any ordinary microscope would reveal his support and the votes he could muster. The remark implies strong public backing if he runs.
A brief study notes how public interest shifted between Princess Alice and Princess Ena over the past year, reflecting evolving public attention patterns toward royal figures. The contrast highlights media emphasis and public curiosity surrounding each princess's activities and status.
The Detroit News notes that Mr Harriman did not disclose whether his contribution came from personal funds or from his corporate holdings. The ambiguity centers on the source of the money used in backing the Roosevelt campaign and whether any corporate resources were involved.
The Baltimore Sun notes Taft and Foraker may not realize Bryan and Beveridge are now conducting the presidential campaign in a magazine. The observation points to a shift in campaign strategy and public messaging.
The Detroit News reports the inclusion of Private Dalzell highlights how tight the scheduling was to assemble 28 guests for Pittsburg’s righteousness dinner. The fragment underscores a close call in securing attendees.
Alarm spreads as speculative steam theories surge, rattling Wall Street nerves and signaling a safety valve failure in railroad confidence. Market watchers fear cascading losses as investors reassess the sector’s stability and future demand.
The Detroit Journal notes that the American public can implicitly believe whatever is said about each other by Mr. Carnegie and Wall Street, highlighting the enduring voter confidence beyond private disputes.
Two prominent ministers in Greater New York and Greater Boston discuss the fate of a ministerial son. One urges independence through business or law, while the other notes the pulpit as a cowardly fortress. The piece links this to calls for financial security and prudent saving. It ends urging readers to save and start an account with at least one dollar.
A laborer speaks through T. H. Kendall verse on the common man. It portrays hard work and meager pay, patchy clothes, and a life of toil yet enduring hope. The speaker emphasizes education as a tool and the debt owed to the worker’s strength and intellect, awaiting a brighter day.
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