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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1907
Page
12
The notice details subscription prices: inside city six cents weekly, outside city six months in advance at 1.50, outside city monthly in advance at three cents, and outside city yearly in advance at 3.00, outlining payment terms for carrier delivery.
The piece defends the governor’s drive to end gambling across Indiana from casinos to race tracks and card rooms. It argues that halting gambling is crucial to protect youth, acknowledges the enormous challenges, and notes success in some areas like Hammond and French Lick while conceding it cannot end gambling everywhere.
A noted Hughes backer, described as a potential presidential favorite, is marked by his long growing whiskers suggesting a distinctive appearance amid political maneuvering.
The Grand Army of the Republic should participate in the Decoration Day unveiling of Gen. Lawton’s monument in Indianapolis with President Roosevelt delivering the address. Harmony is urged among veterans to honor a brave officer, and editor Stead notes civility declines when dollars are involved.
Commentary compares DAR delegates election to the Continental Congress with broad participation and vigorous tactics. The piece notes full involvement, accusations of fraud, and calls for observers to study women’s political engagement rather than doubt their abilities.
The piece lauds Mrs McLean for her re election as president general of the D A R and notes Indiana delegates faced a political plot that cost Mrs James M Fowler the vice presidency. It highlights women’s political instinct, the Indiana betrayal, and the lesson that double crossing an Indiana candidate is risky.
A brief item notes that no jar will be issued or used in relation to the G A R event. The short notice signals a change in ritual or procedure for veterans affairs activities and aligns with local civic guidance.
The editorial urges accountability for school authorities after Anna Loughlin’s recovery. It defends press publicity as a public service while criticizing board inaction and calling for scrutiny of who sits on the School Board. It notes newspapers aided the mother and public, and condemns others for grievous errors.
General Kuroki travels to the Jamestown Exposition as Japan prepares a single notable exhibit.
The article comments on paternalism by the federal government in alcohol policy. It notes wealthy individuals now view the final whisky decision as heightening government reach. The piece reflects a broad social divide as diverse patrons previously shared the same bar demand for whisky.
An essay-like discussion laments new federal classifications of whisky. It lists four varieties straight whisky blended whisky common or bar room whisky and near whisky with explicit labeling rules. It argues such distinctions threaten democracy by classifying drinkers and mocks the idea of labeling headaches with Latin terms.
A keeper of a gambling establishment in Indianapolis is charged with grabbing a customer's money laid on the table amid questions about the existence of such a place. The report notes some men rush to take money by unlawful means.
The speaker argues the government should fund campaign expenses for candidates. If adopted, it could be cheaper for the people in the long run, as they currently bear the costs.
Former United States attorney general Judson Harmon declares a candidacy for the Democratic nomination. Observers see no clear reason he should not be nominated, as speculation grows about his potential appeal and readiness for the national campaign.
Mayor Busse of Chicago says he will appoint none but good citizens to office. He notes Chicago’s larger population than Pittsburg will give him more chances to keep his word.
The union members who asked the president for a retraction refuse to be mollycoddled, facing what may happen to them and weighing potential consequences of their request.
Oklahoma reports extensive crop damage from bugs prompting state officials to assess impact and consider defense measures. Officials warn against trivializing the issue, noting agricultural losses and potential economic effects for farmers across the state.
Boston hosts a marathon showing the city’s continued prestige. The race underscores Boston’s enduring status as a premier running hub and a symbol of its historic athletic spirit.
City officials in Louisville push forward a smoke ordinance amid a flurry of written laws and unwritten norms. Critics flag overreach while supporters say health protections justify the measure. Public hearings draw residents and local business voices.
Detectives continue pursuing leads in the Marvin boy case, but their path appears to diverge from the trail indicated by available evidence. Authorities emphasize careful reevaluation of directions as they seek clarity in the investigation.
The difficulty with the gas ordinance appears to be that men did not shut off the gas supply in the council promptly enough, delaying implementation.
Chicago faces a police scan dal described as mild trouble following the recent municipal election. The event centers on law enforcement concerns tied to local officials and election aftermath, signaling lingering tensions in the city’s administration.
The D A R delegates could not feel more worn out if they had attended an international peace conference.
Wisconsin notes the difficulty of sourcing a man who fits Spooner's shoes, lamenting the challenge of matching his style as they currently offer four official varieties of whisky, all leading to the same old jag.
Indianapolis appears to organize a base ball team composed of players from the area. The venture aims to field a competitive squad for upcoming local matches and community events.
A short editorial note states that ice priced at twenty cents per hundred is boosting public optimism for an early summer. The remark links affordable ice to expectations of warmer weather and leisure.
The New York Sun notes phrases from the great trial include exaggerated ego prain-atorm and dementia Americana. Such expressions may prove useful in political rhetoric.
A San Francisco Call column surveys clubwomen shifting talk from culture to fashion and romance during Lent, noting debates on love versus passion. It also traces Straitsborn gambling, Mary Ellen Lease’s New York lectures, Carrie Nation’s plans, and vivid vignettes of society life, from charity hall scenes to a dictionary feat by Mrs. George H. Gorham and remarks on corsets and female bravery.
In Missouri the Republican proposed resolution praising Roosevelt’s fight on trusts was transformed by the Democratic majority in the house into an endorsement of William Jennings Bryan and adopted. The New York Commercial notes this mockery of political wisdom.
A Philadelphia style digest notes how Mrs. Fiske embraced The New York Ides, a divorce centered drama by Langdon Mitchell, sparking a trend toward divorce in American theatre. It cites Della Fass, Hackett, Cahill, Skinner, Wethersole, and European echoes while contrasting serious European tone with American comic treatment.
The Washington Star quips that Charles M. Schwab deems over capitalization justifiable amid the nation’s growth and defends his own prescription as a prudent physician would.
A collection of quotes from Cyrus Clark Charles Hurst and others discussing railway fares in Nevada carnival plans at Tomlinson hall country living safety gas fuses divorce cases and civic matters including a flag on the statehouse dome gym workouts police vigor and Indiana manufacturing court victories with remarks on immigrant aid and horse Kentucky hills and lawn law concerns
The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune criticizes Editor Stead of Tendon for relying on expletives and dash marks to add weight. The piece argues trimming such punctuation yields clearer reading and better journalism.
Mrs Holman expresses shock at new revelations regarding Evelyn and White. She believed White was a Sunday school teacher taking Evelyn to catechism studies, a belief now contradicted by the disclosures reported in the Kansas City Journal.
The Washington quote notes New York is a pincushion in profile due to many people getting stuck there daily. Henry James is attributed as the speaker, with a curiously sharp observation about the city’s crowds and congestion.
The Detroit News notes the New York World asks What is a Democrat a leading question but suggests the stronger focus may be Why is a Democrat The shift signals a deeper inquiry into party identity and purpose amid evolving political discourse.
The New York Commercial notes King Edward shows courage in traveling to Spain where a small group of reckless individuals are said to be using loaded bomb shells in football games.
The poem lauds a renowned pitcher famed for a mighty arm and record of strikeouts. Fans, boys, and townspeople celebrate his prowess and lasting renown while acknowledging few may reach such glory. The piece appears in the Birmingham Age-Herald.
Deputy Game Warden A E McClintocke arrested Frank Sharrow age 28 Lew Smith age 30 and Henry Cuehlke age 40 all of Detroit for unlawful fishing after evidence showed electrocution via a high voltage wire baiting fish at Pine Lake. They pleaded guilty before Justice Snowden and were fined $11.45 each.
Report notes senators lingering near the president’s office in the past days, leaving by the door rather than the window, as observed by the New York Sun.
In a Cleveland Leader column, the author argues Ohio must back Taft for the presidential nomination to win nationally. The Canton Foraker appearance is seen as a failed bid, with the crowd vocal for Taft and dismissive of the senator’s campaign.
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