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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1907
Page
4
The People’s Lobby in Washington plans a campaign against tainted news, arguing that powerful bureaus and editorial cliques twist reports to suit editors and wealthy owners. The piece cites Indianapolis and other cities where correspondents’ reports were manipulated to push favored candidates, urging reform across newspapers.
The remark suggests Charles Fairbanks may outline his positions on key issues in an upcoming address. The tone questions certainty, noting a possible statement on contemporary political matters and the candidate's stance.
The Sun reports a possible bid to establish another street railway in Indianapolis. The city should avoid new railway wars after years of costly lawsuits poor service and public annoyance. A single modern system improved service and reduced conflict.
A remark suggests Mrs Col Ayres was in an agitated mood, described as being as mad as a wet hen, reflecting a strong public reaction to her conduct.
The License Committee, newly formed within a month, has drawn distrust from the council as no clear reason emerges for the unease. The panel has issued only one report, presented to the council Monday night, amid unsettled downtown tensions.
The Sun defends the city council committee on licenses against unfair suspicion. It praises the committee’s conscientious, painstaking work and urges the public to judge officials by their record, not rumors. Encourages continued backing to improve character and protection from saloons.
An exchange labels Hearst as the Nemesis of the Democratic party, a designation not softened by milder terms in the eastern press.
The city council passed an ordinance requiring all meats and other animal products to be protected by glass coverings and kept under protective feed while exposed for sale. Markets should be raised for floor flushing, and moving counters revealed filth and rat holes. Dr. J N Hurty testified the market beneath Tomlinson hall was unsanitary and dangerous to health. The health department must push changes to improve ventilation and lighting and make the market a safer, cleaner, and more popular city enterprise.
Mr Rockefeller complains that Judge Landis will be long dead before the fine is paid and questions the fairness of such a harsh stance.
The piece profiles Philander C Knox from Pennsylvania opposing a child labor law. It argues mine operators could block such protections, labeling resistance as greed or political timidity and condemning public officials who defend weak workers as political cowards.
The city is unsettled not by threats from abroad but by the public struggle for how to cook beans. Citizens voice concern over recipes and cooking methods as agitation rises, reflecting daily life tensions rather than international danger.
The piece reflects on national flaws and expects plain speaking but highlights good, humanizing efforts. It praises movements showing the nation's heart growing more humane as educated lift the ignorant and the fortunate aid the unfortunate, noting classed undertakings among them.
The piece lauds the New York Legal Aid Society for aiding the poor and expanding similar groups in major cities. It notes the society’s mission to defend victims of sharp practice and oppressions, with a ten cent fee often remitted, and cites 206,916 handled cases and $1,182,453.10 collected. It suggests Indianapolis would benefit from such a charity.
Greene Smith, a large man with a bold temper, died Monday after a life of political activity. A Democratic platform maker, he was known for bluffing a stubborn senate and attempting to whip a reporter. Despite his pugnacious streak, he remained a loyal friend and notable party figure.
A note about Kingdon Gould organizing an expedition to seek gold in Arizona. The passage argues greed drives such ventures and imagines prominent fortunes like Vanderbilt or Rockefeller taking humble trades, reflecting a cautionary tone about wealth and ambition.
The editorial laments the state of affairs while praising only clean streets and Isador Wulfson, questioning whether this reflects a deeper national mood or a warped perspective.
The piece questions wasting space on Standard Oil fine by Judge Landis and notes the oil company will not pay. It also quips that Mrs. W. J. Bryan can swim a mile, suggesting she need not now, given her husband’s money to buy a boat ticket.
If Judge Landis is nominated for president, Isador Wulfson stands as the logical vice presidential candidate. The note links the two figures as a ticket, reflecting speculative political alignment. Both names appear as central figures in the pairing.
The paper mockingly notes John Sharp Williams hair as a sign of politics while dismissing crime as a disease. It argues crime is an atmospheric disturbance harming the innocent. The editorial blends wit with political commentary from the era.
The World suggests an old home week for New York City though no homes exist there. Judge Land nears Indiana News standards but falls short. Mr. Fairbanks left town and Boston sheds its overcoat. The same old presidential salve covers a part of Ohio Monday. Gov Hanly’s protests seem to be taken seriously away from home. Politeness frames tipping hats as well as waiters.
The Detroit News notes that Filipinos now have self-government similar to the United States, with the distinction that their upper house is appointed by the president while in New Jersey it is appointed by corporations.
The Chicago News notes that Moyer will not stand trial and that he could request the Idaho state to state the charges for all board and lodging. This hints at potential legal costs the state may seek to recoup.
A brief Ohio State Journal remark notes King Leopold as a pillar of the church at home and a prominent member of the Humane society, reflecting public perception and social roles in a compact opinion snippet.
Government seeks acissors grinders to ease bureaucratic blocks. Philadelphia Ledger notes the effort aims to speed administration and strip red tape, signaling a push for quicker approvals and streamlined processes.
The Baltimore Sun proposes using the well known hymn Dig Ye Tarriers Dig as a national anthem for Panama citing its patriotic tone and familiar melody.
Senator Tillman has declared in favor of Taft, but otherwise the boom is coming along in good style according to the New York Mail.
Usele Joe Cannon declares he will keep the presidential boom inert while responding to chatter that resembles Mr Baltimore Bun, signaling a restrained approach amid speculation.
Book writer Miles Foreman, young author of A Stumbling Block, is profiled with details of his life from Le Roy New York to Yale and Paris studies. The piece covers other authors at summer Maine homes including Margaret Deland William Dean Howells Rider Haggard and a George Eliot grave anecdote relayed by Mrs Lodge.
In an impassioned Boston Common speech Mr Fairbanks claimed five thousand free men are gathering the fruits of industry. The Ohio State Journal notes the remark focusing on enterprise and opportunity amid public discourse.
Editorial argues a billionaire gift to a college should include a stipulation for respectful treatment in songs and college cheers. The stance reflects concerns about honor and decorum in campus culture tied to large philanthropy.
A city man vows to move to the country for rustic joys but finds owl noises hornets and a stifling stay in town. Uncle Bill seeks bright lights and crowds, but dissatisfying meals and a six by six room lead him to conclude the city suits city folks while the farm suits me.
A Cincinnati Times-Star report sketches the rise stories of early American captains of industry and innovation. Charley Glidden, once skeptical of telephone stock, becomes a millionaire. Heinz grows from a catapult of tomatoes to a $20 million fortune. Edwin Grosvenor has a dead ringer. Amherst twins charm tennis crowds. Westinghouse amasses patents and wealth. a senator's son weighed choices. and diplomats like John W. Riddle master languages at czar's court while Root’s stern exterior hides sentiment.
The Marion Indiana Chronicle notes George Browning Lockwood, a press agent, as the hopeful little Ananias backing Fairbanks and the future. Questions arise if this is the same George B. Lockwood sworn as private secretary to the vice president, with a salary raise via a legislative appropriation, prompting scrutiny of taxpayer funding for the Fairbanks press bureau.
An odd claim about judging by books is tied to a river pirate shot dead. A volume titled The Life of St John the Divine was found in the pirate’s pocket, hinting at the era's fascination with religious themes amid crime.
A biographical sketch highlights Judge Taft as fearless and fair in Hartwell and Cincinnati, noting his willingness to apologize for bench remarks, rebuke a mayor over contempt, and refuse influence from a son's plea in a pension fraud case. The piece portrays Taft as steadfast, just, and unyielding to pressure, with moments of measured temper. It ends with a testimonial on prudent money use and a call to open savings accounts in Indianapolis.
A Philadelphia Record note observes Newport society members surprised by an ape's refined dress and table manners, contrasting local astonishment with broader disbelief at the animal’s etiquette.
The Chicago Record-Herald notes mounting unrest in Central America as a war threat grows imminent, suggesting local anger and tension naturally accompany the season. The brief comment frames regional instability as a seasonal mood among people in the region.
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