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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1910
Page
7
War follows same cause as past revolt with Amos Pinchot stating the parallel. A former forester’s brother advocates for public interests, labeling the conflict as an effort toward honest government amid blame over interests.
Pinchot argues the Civil War era split over privilege and property mirrors modern politics. He says cotton and slavery shaped the past while finance and tariff wars shape the present. Insurgents align with common people against entrenched oligarchy, echoing Lincoln era republican rhetoric and warning that party loyalty dissolves if special interests prevail.
Amos Pinchot writes in McClure's on the Republican party rift between people and special interests. He frames the struggle as a long duel over slavery era ideas of property versus insurgent reform, stressing the need for honest government and personal views.
The text traces how slavery shaped politics from the three-fifths compromise to the Civil War, arguing slave power and party realignment defined national conflict. It links 1850s insurgent Whigs and Free Soil members to the birth of the Republican Party and warns today’s crisis mirrors the past with special interests, tariff fights, and Roosevelt’s progressive push.
Four dirigibles and eleven aeroplanes will contest grand air maneuvers as officials say the event will define aircraft value in war. Noted pilots include Louis Paulhan and Lieut Cammermann. Parisians suffered a petrol loss of 50 000 pints at Saint Quen after an accident that seriously injured six people.
At the Vanderbilt farm near Newport Reggie Vanderbilt’s fever rose slightly but he had a restful night and other conditions remain unchanged. Dr Harry Knapp and Dr Austin Flint, with several nurses, attend him continually.
Taft meets Republican leaders in Beverly Massachusetts as Maine Vermont New Hampshire and Connecticut show embattled campaigns. Fernald in Maine trails Plaisted Gillicuddy Swasey oppose strong GOP rivals while Vermont and New Hampshire face factional battles. The new Connecticut state committee boosts old guard influence signaling conservative, no reform stance in upcoming Septembers elections.
In Columbus on August 26 the Republican state central committee elected Lewis C. Laylin as new chairman without any dissent. The vote followed formal proceedings by the party’s state executives, signaling a change in leadership for the party apparatus.
The Duchess of Aosta, Princess Helen of France, arrives in Naples after a ten month Congo tour, greeted by her husband Duke of Aosta and sons Amedeo and Aimone. She brings twenty cases of wild beast trophies and was treated with great honors during the journey.
Cable advices report the death of L A Cole of New York in Carlabad. He was president of the National lead company and died Friday aged leader of the firm.
On the Mauretania a dawn raid by customs agents led by C. C. Wall seized undeclared valuables in state rooms, forcing many travelers to rise from bed. The operation, ordered by Port Collector Loeb, caused clashes with some passengers but proceeded to note items hidden for smuggling. Distinct travelers involved included Lord and Lady Northcliffe and Maude Adams.
Frankfort Kentucky August 26 Mayor Polsgrove orders two councilmen awakened from bed and escorted to city hall to secure a council quorum. The action, described as a dramatic bid to proceed with official business, drew sharp commentary from residents and officials.
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