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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1907
Page
4
Gov. Hanly’s Elkhart address questions Roosevelt’s infallibility and urges the people to learn to govern themselves. He cautions against assuming any leader is perfect and notes distrust after recent legislative clashes. The piece frames a cautious critique within party leadership.
A legal judgment imposes a fine of 29 240 000 prompting John D foozle to reassess finances. The outcome carries substantial penalties and potential consequences for ongoing ventures. Community reaction is mixed as officials confirm the amount.
A newspaper criticizes Democratic papers for using canned editorials from a state press bureau while noting Republican papers rely on similar material. The piece suggests Do W Fairbanks might briefly become president if enough accidents occur, and questions editors’ true beliefs versus what is published.
In a landmark ruling the Nebraska supreme court states that the woman is the ruler of the home. The decision echoes longstanding debates about gender roles within households.
Vienna society leader Count Johann von Herrick calls hat tipping a useless custom and founded an international society to end it, condemning American habits as feuding with courtesy. The piece notes professors debating etiquette while urging a simple answer: a man should do what respects the moment and the woman involved.
The piece argues true gentility comes from the heart not mere etiquette. It notes that genuine courtesy reveals itself regardless of outward polish or deviations from social norms. Abraham Lincoln is cited as a courteous exemplar whose kindness flowed from character.
A New York officer was dismissed for cowardice after a man committed a second murder, tearing his badge and drawing public disgrace. The episode prompts broader questions about police character, noting Indianapolis has shown many brave officers. Graft and political meddling draw more critique than cowardice in uniforms.
The Boston Herald suggests Fairbanks rode beside an active mayor in the old home parade and stood at the front of the firing line of applause. It implies he pretended the cheers were for him, not the mayor.
In early Cleveland, firemen learned two ways to tackle oil fires. If steam is available, it extinguishes flames. otherwise, the oil is confined until it burns out. Water spreads burning oil, making it a poor extinguisher option.
A brief note quotes an Egyptology discovery claiming Ramesses II exhibited notable duplicity in personal conduct. The remark frames the ancient ruler's behavior as a historical parallel to contemporary clichés about honesty.
A tongue in cheek note claims Ohio overestimates its political influence and asserts Indiana remains the true center of political activity year round. The remark playfully suggests Indiana is continually in cultivation as a hot bed of politics.
The speaker argues Richmond Pearson Hobson should seize opportunity while Japan is tied to Korea. A bold strike is urged to avoid expanding a large navy, framing Hobson as key actor in maritime power shifts. The plan hinges on timing and decisive action.
A wry reflection notes that the News tends to strike back whenever the city administration, led by Mayor Bookwalter and aides, pursues actions or policies. The piece implies a political tension between the paper and local officials.
Isador Wulfson and Judge Landis stand against Standard Oil, signaling a daunting contest for the enormous trust. The confrontation looms large as the two figures align against the corporation.
Stuy Fish eyes victory as favorite against Ned Harriman in the jawbone championship showdown. The bout is anticipated to follow a clear path to a title defense for Stuy given prior form and public sentiment.
Mr Foraker calls the tariff revision a menace, targeting those who seek to continue the hold-up game. The remark frames the policy as a curb on exploitative practices and signals opposition to entrenched tariff abuses. The quote emphasizes political risk for opponents of reform.
A string of quirky nature faux pas and animal oddities from Brasil and England. A sailor recounts a makeshift wound repair with ants, a Petersburg man vouches for whistle calming snakes, and a Nashville critic mocks nature fakers. Nottingham cats foster seven chicks, a Hot Springs penguin drums, and a Paris area snake duel ends with a tied, color-mjoined battle.
A fragmentary verse laments the burden and lure of the average life. The speaker prefers normalcy over distinction, imagining an average existence with ordinary emotions, outcomes, and eternity. The text ends with an unclear line about New York.
If the balloon voyage falls short Wellman plans an alternate route by chautauqua lecture platform to reach the pole and share the expedition story with audiences.
The Ohio Sun runs a critical piece lampooning Senator Beveridge as it jokes about his policies and public stance. The column labels the senator a foolish figure, reflecting a hostile editorial tone and partisan stance typical of snappy opinion writing.
A fragment notes Henry James commenting on an American girl’s case, with garbled terms and unclear details. The readable text implies a critique or observation by James but provides few concrete facts or context for precise reporting.
A humorous Indiana miscellany recounts Dr Franklin W. Hays dodging a persistent social claimant who died after revealing her symptoms in public. It also preserves a Champ Clark anecdote about Henry A. Johnson of Indiana, famed for debate wit. Johnson jokingly criticized an Illinois rival as out of order, prompting a veterinary joke.
A Boston Herald recounts Vice President Fairbanks at a family reunion correcting a claim about the Fairbanks clan’s wealth. A family member asserts seven millionaires exist, staging a tense moment as officials weigh plutocrat labels amid public favor seeking.
A Kansas City Journal observation notes President Roosevelt acts decisively for current goals, pursuing them with speed, while Col Bryan’s approach is contrasted as less immediate. The quote highlights a contrast in outlook and method between the two leaders.
The Kansas City Journal reports a notable calm as two major wars are averted within weeks. The United States achieves peace progress with Japan and another conflict in North Carolina, highlighting a year of diplomatic success.
A Kansas City Journal editorial jokes that a sound thrashing by Canada could do the United States good and suggests Canada might come over one afternoon to administer it, noting no advance notice would be required.
The mikado is said to spend much of his time writing poetry and has plenty of time for that sort of employment. He is not the real ruler of Japan, simply a grotesque figurehead. Cincinnati Enquirer remarks on the role.
A New York Commercial quotation under the Sherman tablet at the Hall of Fame states that war is cruel and cannot be refined. The remark emphasizes brutal reality and moral restraint in conflict remembered by the page.
A Chicago Record Herald note says Bryan rescues a woman and the campaign may shift into a display of chivalry as tariff and trust questions are sidelined for more local concerns.
A short extract notes growing public support for Rev. Zed H. Copp who claims that hell is in the sun. The Richmond Times Dispatch surveys shifting opinion as Copp’s theory gains traction amid summer focus.
Indianapolis officers will wear rubber heeled shoes under a new city ordinance to slip up quietly on offenders. The directive aims to enhance surprise effectiveness for police actions as reported by the Washington Herald.
A Philadelphia Press note says Bryan may be nominated for president but will be too busy dodging returning boomerangs to mount a serious campaign. The remark counters long shot speculation about his political prospects.
A mid-1900s editorial urges steady resolve toward Japan with cautious optimism. The piece argues against blind fear, advocating future provisions while resisting the idea of Japan as an outright enemy. It emphasizes measured policy and strong readiness.
In reply to an Indiana preacher who calls kisses worse than whisky, a Chicago clergyman declares that kisses are a necessity of life, leaving whisky to be weighed against such essential human bonds. The remark frames moral debate in provocative terms.
The Minneapolis Journal prints a brief exchange where Senator Foraker taunts President Taft to start tariff revision from the beginning, calling it an easy task for Taft and prompting a reply that it should begin at the outset.
In a brief Ohio committee vote the motion to designate a favorite son wig received a narrow tally of 15 to 1, with the record noting the unusual preference as part of a parliamentary oddity and no further action described.
A lengthy compilation describes whisky-tainted creek waste harming fish in Bullitt County Kentucky Long Lick Creek and a fisherman with a rifle scene. It also covers a dog in Missouri catching trout and an essay on trout behavior and a German fish locating device. Additional anecdotes recount a fly fisher with a monkey helper aboard a lakeside boat in Frome and a British hairline river scene.
The Washington Post quotes Mark Twain saying at 2 o clock in the morning he feels old and sinful. It notes many men returning home then may not feel old but would feel sinful after hearing their wives words.
A Baltimore American note states Col Ayrega is retired and that soldiers seeking to keep posts should let their wives fight their own battles. It condemns officers aiding their spouses in quarrels as conduct unbecoming.
A Pittsburg Dispatch quotation notes a Michigan boomer saying Uncle Joe Cannon is not a qualified presidential candidate. The line argues that many people in the country would be more qualified, highlighting poverty as a factor in perceived qualification.
The Double Sing notes Roosevelt intends a double cross against Harriman, while the New York World pushes a competing double sing narrative. Houston Post remarks on the press war as it unfolds between rival papers over the Harriman dispute.
The Chicago Post notes that Rameges II built a large legacy by advertising himself as a great and good man and wonders how Fairbanks will be viewed 4,000 years hence.
A brief quote from the Atlanta Journal contends that federal courts sometimes align with the people against corporations, tempering the belief in states’ rights to pass and enforce their own laws.
A Portland Telegram snippet notes potential continued flurry in Central American politics but limited fighting until Richard Harding Davis stabilizes affairs in the Congo Free State. The remark reflects cautious, detached commentary on international affairs and editorial tone.
A Kansas City Journal item notes Peter McQueen, a war correspondent, expressing a wish that Theodore Roosevelt be made king. The piece suggests that wish will likely be denied, reflecting a cautious view of such a proposal.
A fragmented verse from The Optimist promotes facing misfortune with cheer and courage. The text shifts to a dark anecdote about a brick falling on a man and ends with garbled lines about optimists and unhappiness.
A Baltimore Sun fragment notes an Ohio boy eligible for 250000 dollars if he stays patriotic. The item suggests he will host a grand Fourth of July celebration that could rouse national attention and prompt public reaction.
A terse Chicago Record note claims New York holds about 67 million gallons of fresh Croton Valley water yet plans to continue using cattle as a food source at the table. The snippet hints at debates over water use and supply strategies amid urban demand.
A Mt. Clemens man was hurled 150 feet by a Grand Trunk train. The Detroit News questions the cost at two cents per mile, implying a humorous or rhetorical calculation of the rate.
Mr. Rockefeller's kindly counsel to newspapermen to save their money was well meant and triggered a surge to savings banks, as reported by the Minneapolis Journal.
The Gedaliet party appears involved in a legal dispute or deal described with provocative language. The text references law and named individuals or factions, though specifics are unclear due to OCR-like phrasing. Further readable details are needed to identify parties, places, dates, and outcomes.
A cousin of Senator Hemenway of Indiana reportedly killed 66 snakes while picking blueberries. The Washington Post notes it was fortunate there was no contest over the claim that he saw them.
A reflective piece on an unseen man praised for cheer yet neglected in need, noting that people forget the patient and the plight of the unassisted as he passes by with pockets empty. The verse laments social indifference and calls for awareness of those overlooked by the crowd.
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