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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1906
Page
4
Henry George Jr describes a Tokyo railroad viaduct project with a mixed group of workers including 18 people and many women. A rough derrick lifts weights as piles are hammered into the ground. The scene contrasts traditional methods with new processes in Japan’s industrial production.
The article argues that strong unionism accompanies industrial growth in the United States and predicts rising Japanese worker organization as Japan adopts and advances technology. It notes wage increases in Tokyo trades, living costs, and the role of government in shaping labor, with unions forming differently in Japan due to social norms and subsistence pressures.
An American instructor at the Higher Technological school in Takia notes a Japanese student’s rapid progress in machine shop work. Charles Albert Francia of Manchester Massachusetts demonstrates tool use by showing an iron rod with a threaded end and two nuts. The instructor says two weeks of instruction could yield results comparable to two years for American students, praising the Japanese pupil’s quick mastery.
Gen Miles argues against annexation of Cuba, warning it risks principles and national integrity. He cites business interests, law, and history with Cuba, Canada, Mexico, and China, urging focus on domestic affairs over foreign expansion and warning of political perils and potential wars.
A historical draft of the Platt Amendments outlines Cuba not entering treaties with foreign powers, restrictions on public debt, U S intervention rights to preserve independence, asset protections during occupation, sanitation plans, and ceded lands for naval bases. It also calls for Cuba to formalize these terms in a permanent treaty with the United States.
Special to The Sun reports a fire in St Pauls Memorial church in South Bend Indiana was discovered in time to prevent a major blaze. The nest sanctuary built by Mrs Clem Studebaker was spared as firefighters contained the flames.
The county commissioners in Colimboe Indiana have decided to use voting machines. Bids will be received on January 17 for two machines.
Meahan Wille Harold, a featherweight from El Paso Texas, writes to Jezy Brill promoter that he is coming to the city soon to fight the local thumpers. Harold has a string of victories and comes well recommended by supporters.
The piece traces historic fur trade rivalries in the Canadian north, detailing the enduring conflict between the Hudson Bay Company and new French backed traders from Paris, London, and New York. It highlights vast territories, Indian alliances, and frontier methods from Birch Canoes to Athabasca, with stories of adventurous trappers and shifting economic power.
Fragmentary notes discuss fur trade mysteries including silver and black foxes, likely hybrids, with expert and hunter opinions on parentage and rarity. The piece cites prices, beaver, mink, otter, and muskeg, plus earnings of trappers and the decline of earlier fur eras under modern civil law and company competition.
Fort Wayne Ind December reports Bruinelser, son of Mrs Ange Eier, found dead in a bath after all oxygen consumed. Also notes a bankruptcy petition filed in Bloomfield Ind by W Miller, lumber and canning factory proprietor, liabilities 12000 assets 310000.
Prediction notes favors and seeking work on a specific day. It mentions a birthday, potential gains, and promises for those employed. A child born on this day is warned about possible trouble and the need to work hard.
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