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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1907
Page
4
The juvenile court should investigate the pictures shown at five-cent theaters to assess their impact on children. If offensive images exist, court officials are best suited to address the issue. The movement to keep billboards free from indecent pictures has earned broad support.
The forecast suggests the Big Nine colleges will dissolve their alliance. It notes football interest wanes during baseball season, not a total end to the sport.
The Chicago Evening Post muses on readers who judge others but ignore their own faults. It notes we overestimate our own cleverness in public life and fear nothing if others govern badly. The piece reflects on human vanity and misplaced confidence in leadership.
The remark notes that in April’s snowy term, it’s wiser to avoid shiny items and embrace function over flair. It highlights a seasonal shift in fashion attitude and practical choices amid unpredictable weather.
An article praising American rail safety notes that with precautions and investment railroads in the United States are safer than Europe. It highlights the Illinois Central suburban traffic in Chicago, carrying 16 million passengers yearly across 248 daily trains, with 61 years of operation and no passenger deaths from derailment or collision.
The Illinois Central suburban lines carried 18,393,000 passengers in six months during the Columbian exposition, with a yearly rate of 36,000,000. The system uses electric block signaling, multiple tracks, ample cars and engines, and adequate platforms to avoid delays. Officials credited for safety and efficiency, urging other railroads to invest similarly.
An unusual ice rate war unsettles the market as industry players clash over pricing while everyday bystanders feel the impact. The dispute raises questions about fairness and consumer effects amid shifting supply and demand dynamics.
The piece explores a Sunday shaving law fight in Indianapolis, noting legislators push laws then leave courts to resolve constitutional questions. It mocks legislative speed and highlights how lawyers launch test cases to map legal limits, urging barbers to start applying new statutes while courts decide their reach.
A cautious note expresses hope the peace conference will not prematurely end the ice rate war, implying ongoing tensions and unresolved disputes between parties involved in rate setting and trade. The statement reflects a desire to maintain leverage or options during negotiations.
The article notes President Roosevelt broadens interest beyond state affairs. It emphasizes his view that timber destruction is among the most important problems facing the American people, reflecting his wide-ranging policy concerns and strong rhetoric.
A President’s Arbor Day address urges thoughtful celebration and warns of looming timber shortages from careless forest clearing. It calls for conservation, education, and stewardship to prevent future hardship as younger generations inherit a more constrained natural resource.
Editor George Harvey praises the president for blunt speech and clear meanings when he calls a man a hard name, describing it as a spectacle of probity and self-regard, a trait people appreciate for its unambiguous rhetoric.
Public health experiments show danger in liquor to all drinkers. police officers and keen observers confirm danger for drinkers under certain conditions.
Juvenile court officers seek to determine the type of amusement offered by moving picture shows. The piece notes that in former times parents pre screened before allowing children to attend such screenings.
Paris considers establishing a cafe that would be to the French capital what Sherry’s is to New York and raises a question about its impact on a Madison Square Roof Garden.
The text notes Russia's proposal to follow Japan in building dreadnought battleships, while questioning whether a smaller design could perform as well, highlighting strategic debate on capital ships.
A cautious note advises Pennsylvania railroad guards patrolling tracks to step back a short distance when a fast train nears, reducing risk of injury from sudden movements or debris.
From Emporia Kansas comes news that the peach crop has been killed, yet William Allen White remains active in public life, demonstrating his continued commitment to meeting country’s expectations and guiding civic response.
A sharp quip warns that the weather or the umpire must have the home field in better order by Wednesday to avoid unpopularity. The line likens poor conditions to an unpopular umpire’s call and stresses a quick fix deadline.
President dispatches Mr Taft, noted for delivering results, to quell the insurrection in Ohio, reflecting confidence in his proven ability to fulfill critical duties.
It is announced that Secretary Taft will reenter the political scene in Ohio, signaling a challenge to Mr. Foraker and implying continued Republican power struggles in the state.
A 77 year old man received a 99 year prison sentence in Oklahoma. The claim of an advertising scheme by the new state is unsubstantiated and not supported by official records.
Following a change in Chicago city administration, officials and residents anticipate new graft revelations. Officials caution against premature conclusions as investigations likely unfold.
All the visible supply of peach crops having been duly assassinated, there is no reason for a longer continuation of April blizzards.
A test case of the Sunday shaving bill has been prepared. Boss bar bers think they see a way to escape it by a close shave.
Let us be thankful that the unwritten law is not a sufficient ground for failing to indict for murder in Marion county. The remark reflects a stance supporting proper legal process and accountability in homicide cases urging prosecutors to pursue indictments when evidence warrants prosecution.
Indiana guests registered at city hotels Monday include Denison William H Kelley and William Hobin in Terre Haute plus M J O'Brien in Richmond and J E Osborne in Greensburg. Arthur Zink, Lorraine hotel chief clerk, leaves Indianapolis for Louisville to become chief clerk at the Galt House. Harry Reynolds of Marion departs for Seattle with his family, seeking business prospects on the Pacific coast.
A Baltimore article quoted Senator Rayner of Maryland saying Fairbanks is closest to the Republican nomination, a view the Baltimore Sun questions. It suggests Roosevelt avoids overt pressure to back any candidate while quietly influencing to back a nominee who will advance his policies, a strategy seen as prudent politics by insiders.
The New York Herald notes sunspots trouble Pittsburg brain storms in Manhattan and snow storms in April across the sunny south, describing a mad world with wild, unsettled weather patterns.
The article jokes that the mayor needs private practice before attempting his ceremonial first pitch. It stresses the importance of preparation and adds a light note about public performances requiring readiness.
A Washington Herald correction questions a Boston theater report alleging a spectator yelled kill the cop. The paper suggests the shouted line was a complex paraphrase about separating the custodian of the peace from his power to assimilate oxygen in the atmosphere.
A Washington Post note highlights Mr Fairbanks riding a New York street car and reports vigorous circulation of the strap hanger vote as an influential public issue. The item emphasizes active civic engagement and the unfolding discussion surrounding the vote.
The Minneapolis Journal quotes Mayor Reyburn asserting his right to criticize President Roosevelt both before and after the election. He emphasizes criticism must be timely and not misplaced.
The Pittsburg Dispatch notes Mr Bryan proposing Mr Lafollette and Mr La Follette advising Mr Roosevelt while the Washington Herald reports Roosevelt backing Mr Taft, highlighting cross endorsements in early party debates.
A Baltimore Sun poem pleads for mercy from April as citizens suffer. The speaker laments cold shocks and fear of conflict, hoping for a gentler spring and an end to harsh weather and danger. The verse blends weather, wartime imagery, and a plea for relief.
Travel writers describe Lerwick’s lone tree in a enclosed garden and the sea gulls that populate every roof. A globe trotter recalls Greek devil dogs as alarms on night journeys in Greece. Egyptian harems and Coptic emancipation arise amid dress, monogamy trends, and new fashions. Maj. Powell-Cotton’s Bellman notes a floating village on Lake Albert with healthy, united communities and birds overhead.
Early March performers drawn to spring comedy rehearsals faced a switch to doubling up as snowbird turns in Chicago Fest. The shift aggrieved cast members who expected solo parts and a brighter spotlight in the seasonal program.
The New York World presents a concise piece titled Democracy and Common Sense, noting it is short like the celebrated chapter on Ireland and lakes. The Kansas City Journal references the World article as a compact reflection on democratic ideas.
Brigadier General Andrew S Burt, famed for his baseball zeal, once led a colored regiment as colonel and stood in as a player when needed. He shed his coat, demanded equal treatment, batted, and completed a run while coaches shouted fiery taunts.
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