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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1907
Page
4
An editorial warns smoke from coal burning damages trees and city scenery more than buildings. It cites Cincinnati’s park plan at risk if smoke continues and urges stronger anti smoke action, noting Taft and Foraker as examples of political bluster.
A discussion on hidden murders in immigrant quarters and barrooms, noting how armed offenders justify self defense yet increase danger. The piece cites Thaw era terms as examples, argues weapon availability drives murder risk, and notes laws restricting firearms are hard to enforce amid easy supply.
The text argues that liquor control should target retailers rather than producers, asserting distribution requires supervision. It notes regulation of the retailer is easier to enforce and aligns with efforts to govern liquor traffic, while fewer steps exist to regulate manufacturers.
A weather-related setback slows the progress of a $5,000,000 conspiracy linked to Roosevelt, delaying its expected maturation and altering the anticipated timeline for its unfoldings.
The Philadelphia address outlines a future public man as rational, practical, fearless, and world aware, but the piece doubts such a change is possible while noting mixed past records of public service. It cites Guggenheim’s recent Colorado Senate election as evidence that selfless leadership is not guaranteed.
Global trade totals 26 billion dollars per year, excluding dukes imported and heirs exported. This summary notes a broad measure while acknowledging restricted categories and ongoing trade dynamics.
The article argues war between Japan and the United States was unlikely amid a broader national debate on a Japanese school question. It cites Secretary Root on lasting peace through mutual respect, and urges Americans to extend the square deal to other nations, promoting friendship and restraint to avoid arrogance.
Hearst weighs entering national politics as head of a personal party. He questions whether he could mislead the nation more easily than New York voters, signaling a bold, self directed bid with strategic implications for national politics.
Col Henry Watterson and William Randolph Hearst, returning from Europe, express belief that the time has come to form a new party to carry forward the principles of Democracy. Both prominent Jeffersonian figures advocate uniting dissension within the party to pursue shared goals.
Col Henry Watterson has arrived in New York and given an interview on politics. He notes the Democratic party as confused and proposes a new Jeffersonian alliance akin to a modern party system. Hearst supports similar aims, signaling a potential realignment as old factions bend toward fresh leadership and ideas.
The speaker notes interest in Col Watterson’s political remarks but favors a clear stance on how the government classifies whisky. The comment implies a desire for tax or regulatory clarity rather than broader political discussion.
John Temple Graves praises Bryan and Roosevelt, while Bland of Linton is cited as approving Judge Anderson as an admirable jurist. The two cent fare law is attributed to Senator Bland, highlighting shifting political alliances and esteem.
President pressures New Mexico governor to quit after formal charges. The remark notes a cautious official might resign preemptively, while the governor faced direct accusations prompting a forced departure.
A collection of satirical observations on politics and society. Comments on Col Watterson and the Democratic split, Indianapolis trees versus smoke, Bryce and city naming, Chicago waiters club, Roosevelt and the vice presidency, the Palace of Graft label for the statehouse, rising pipe use, the $5,000,000 conspiracy, Champ Clark on Roosevelt and Bryan, Watterson Hearst push for a new party, Harmon's presidential boom, concealed weapons, tipping economy, Marion county superior courts, Carnegie’s possible peace efforts, contagious baseball fever, and diamond stores with a promising season start.
A list of Indiana residents registered at multiple hotels Monday includes Lorraine Minck Wa bash George W Neff Darlington Mr and Mrs Morris Greenwood F A Payne Wabash L Winchester Franklin Floyd Pritchard Franklin Mr and Mrs Frank Watson Terre Haute Peter Weiland New Castle A Peeks Marion Mr and Mrs J B Henley Anderson New Commercial Dan J Ford Elkhart D A Hymond Logansport Mr and Mrs E F Moser Berne W L Salmon Brownsburg Frederick Hilligos Rushville Mr and Mrs V A DeFessigns Whitestown E J Ruth Plainfield Grand N C Cook Terre Haute J Doran Danville Dorothy Clark Dana J A Strack New Albany J T Tomlinson Logansport T A Ruse Sullivan Mr and Mrs Clarence Welfy Ligonter 8 F House Terre Haute Fred Clevenger Rushville George Tyrrelt Versailles Claypool Will Ross Evansville H Martin Hartford City Fremont Goodwine Williamsport R O Culbertson Bluffton 8 T McConnell Logansport Denizon W W Washburn Crawfordsville A R McNair Albion C J Myers Crawfordsville J E Shirk Muncie Irvin Thorpe resigns hotel work to join undertaker business at Metamora Ind with his father Co H Noth milling firm at Grand reports state rulers upset over feed tag law Gov Hanly not time to sign causing tax on milling feed and penalties for violations.
Mr. Arthur Jordan of Indianapolis bought the northeast corner of G and Thirteenth streets in Washington for 70000, praising Washington real estate as a safe, lucrative investment amid expected rapid growth. The piece also notes Indiana’s contested claims to wartime distinctions and cites Lieut. Col. Augustus S. Nicholson and two other veterans as survivors of Chapultepec, per Washington sources.
Poem contrasts graft and wealth with justice and bread. Rich magnates reward flattery and indulgence while honest effort earns disdain. Critique of social climbing, money power, and mob approval, noting Wall Street bulls and bears and the peril of not getting ahead.
A mix of anecdotes and editorial notes portrays Mexican laboring Indians as peaceful, courteous, and communal, contrasting them with northern stereotypes. The piece includes urban incidents of Sioux conflicts in New York, a tale of a Tonkawa poll tax episode, and a Sequoyah Monument meeting in Muldrow Oklahoma, all highlighting diverse Native contexts and a broader native say in society.
The New York World notes unrest as white wings of peace fade around Carnegie Hall while an Italian shoots two policemen, razors haunt subway air, and Georgia’s Thomas Watson whirls a valise at a Pullman porter. It cautions that universal disarmament will be a herculean task.
A Tokyo square honors Theodore Roosevelt, prompting Col. Harvey to warn that Japan threatens world peace. The remark appears in the Chicago Record-Herald.
A Chicago Tribune line calls Senator Beve ridge one of the mildest men yet capable of bold provocation, describing his temperament as gentle while implying firm political nerve.
A New York woman visiting Japan laments staying a year and plans to return home. William H. Michael predicts Lhasa may soon host a department store, while a Portuguese baronage tale links titles to rents and a French town auction reveals a vast eel and brandy collection. A Tibetan sacrifice scene illustrates local power and peril in a Travels in Natural Review note.
The Charleston News and Courier quips that autos “will stand still without being hitched” yet often fail to move when needed. The Washington Post comment highlights chronic auto indecision and procrastination as the main concern.
The Washington Post notes Charles M. Schwab faced a predicted panic but instead received a healthy check. It hints Schwab has endured many healthy checks in his career.
Paris waiters secure the right to wear mustaches amid broader disputes on gender rights. The New York Evening Sun notes the claim highlights the majesty of man in a changing social landscape.
The piece details how Palmer and Mergenthaler lobbying intertwined with Vice President Fairbanks. Delavan Smith leveraged newspaper ownership to push legislation while John L. Kennedy secured a 10 percent stake in the vendor. The Fairbanks family ties boosted Oliver typewriter use in government departments, with Warren Fairbanks as a director.
When corporations grow Sinful in greed and financiers push burden on ordinary citizens the public must pay. The piece laments blunders among important folk and disasters as mighty phrases fade while the victim remains the common person.
The Washington Star notes that suggesting W. J. Bryan nominate a Republican for the Democratic presidential candidacy reads like an abdication request. The remark highlights party tension and Bryan’s stance in a period of partisan realignment.
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