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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1910
Page
12
A fragment from a historical page notes a political shift as the Payne tariff and Cannonism are rejected in the House, signaling a decline in their influence and a realignment within the political scene.
Pittsburgh April 10 Congressman John Dalzell defends his record and seeks renomination in Pennsylvania's Thirtieth District. The piece contrasts Dalzell's stance with Beveridge and critiques his silence on the Payne tariff and Cannonism, arguing the tariff issue will determine the GOP's fate.
An editorial condemns Pittsburg governance driven by party control and apathy among business leaders and church members. It argues for active participation in ward caucuses primaries and independent voting to seek good government and end the stand by the party practice.
The piece condemns church leaders who fearfully fear to trust the lowliest tasks in their establishments and who back untrustworthy men to wield power. It laments a looted city that has earned a global image of disrepute and urges lasting repentance over empty prayers.
The article extols Mr. English for showing mercy to Engineer Hanrahan, who has not been discharged and faces a single fault after 14 years of faithful service. The secretary A B Hanson handled the bond, and no prosecution will occur. The piece lauds fraternity, forgiveness, and honoring a friend of man while he is alive.
The Buffalo News reports Payne and party factions opposing tariff changes while urging honesty about errors in tariff schedules. It notes public appetite for straight talk despite staunch defenders of the Payne policy. Separately, ship subsidy efforts falter as the Merchant Marine league faces indictment for criminal libel and waning support.
The State Journal denounces a shipping scheme as self serving and urges free ship registry and an expedited merchant marine. The Traffic World poll shows commercial interests favoring most Taft administration measures while railroads oppose several provisions including a commerce court and control over rates and commodity classifications.
The LA Express notes Taft likes travel while Bryan heads home without sparking debate in any country. Peoria Journal imagines a Roosevelt trip similar to 1913. Atlanta Constitution says no whitewash will cover TR and he will demand naked truth. International Congress to meet in unspecified context.
Garrett P. Serviss discusses why Antarctica, with an average elevation surpassing Asia, rises as the earth’s highest continent. He notes Shackleton’s findings, suggests a massive landmass could influence Earth’s rotation, and argues future polar expeditions will teach broader truths about our history and geography.
Rev. Thomas B. Gregory recounts James Walker, the "Gray-Eyed Man of Destiny," a born adventurer who sought dominion from Nicaragua to South America. Born in Nashville in 1824, Walker practiced medicine, law, journalism, and divinity, leading Central American expeditions, declaring himself president, and ending with his execution after failed invasions and arrests.
Reported materials describe study plans in Washington and transfers to Pittsburg as sources for crime research. Republican leaders prefer minimizing discussion of ship subsidy schemes for now.
A fragment from the Boston Herald reflects on journalism and observation, noting a Connecticut editor’s remark about reporting with a pocket handkerchief with a hole, implying imperfect tools reveal honest practice. The piece underscores the value of attentive reporting in American press.
A dreamer in the Land of Sleep reflects on a face seen many times yet unknown. The Dreamer remarks the figure may brighten with effort and resolve if he speaks and acts. The native replies he only dreams and does not strive, equating himself with the dreamer.
In a terse Baltimore American excerpt an unnamed athlete is accused of running up bills after allegedly buncoing others. The dialogue notes the athlete kept a running account and then dodged or jumped his payments, implying a public suspicion of fraud.
A humorous exchange from the Cleveland Leader questions why cars are slow. The Lady remarks that automobiles resemble men because few are as fast as they wish to seem, while the Woman puns on their speed, delivering a light, period-appropriate quip.
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