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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1906
Page
4
Printery and newspaper masthead content lists publication details for The Indianapolis Sun. It notes daily printing in Indianapolis with Sunday exceptions, address lines for Ohio Street offices, contact phones, and subscription rates including carrier delivery and city versus outside city terms.
In Indianapolis authorities discuss a ban on public profanity as a matter for the juvenile court to investigate. A youth speaker with a foul mouth tones down speech when police are nearby, then resumes once officers are out of hearing. The issue centers on youth behavior and proper jurisdiction.
President William Greene of the Ohio Mine Workers argues for higher wages or a strike, noting coal demand and an average last year of $350 per miner. He calculates that a 10 percent raise would require a $21 million tax burden on 64 million Americans, largely through indirect costs to industry and consumers. The piece urges careful economic consideration and labels a Moses to avert disaster. It also cites Marion county juvenile court 1905 figures, showing profanity charges among 76 offenders, suggesting broader language indecision among youth.
The Kansas City Journal argues for joint statehood for Oklahoma and Indian Territory, noting broad public support, while Arizona and New Mexico oppose union. The piece warns against omnibus bills and calls for repeal of blue laws, endorsing enforcement only where the majority wills it. It also riffs on graft risks and mock cocktails.
The piece argues modern New York shows vulgarity at a prominent wedding with Attitudinal blame shifting to out-of-town visitors and the Western city’s response. It critiques the mob behavior surrounding a presidential daughter and questions the exposure of 5000 wedding invitations, noting media complicity.
The piece discusses executive attempts to enforce or ignore laws amid factional pressure, noting Indiana examples. It argues such conflicts educate the public on law enforcement, majority will, and official oaths, while acknowledging some people may remain unreceptive.
A critical review of George Gupton and his magazine outlines allegations of hypocrisy and financial ties to the Standard Oil Company. Claims include large retainers, bribery of public opinion, and manipulation of economic thought. The piece also touches on Washington education campaigns and New York society debates.
Carl W. Riddick of Winamac arrives as new secretary to steady Indiana Republican state central committee affairs at the Claypool hotel. He announces daily work to organize campaign planning, with Oscar Ankentryck supervising clerical staff and Chairman Goodrich away until next week.
Fragmented travel essay from a Kansas City era paper explores uncertainty about life’s purpose. It reflects on crowds, modern drift, and the inevitability of death, contrasting materialist and religious views. The piece quotes a Minnewapolis Journal fragment and questions collective direction and meaning.
A column recounts clergy antics and moral quips from Jersey City to Philadelphia, noting revolver training pitches for women, a proposed sobering room, and satirical quips about ministers. It weaves in anecdotes from Rev. Scudder and a New York clergyman amid a tapestry of religious satire.
An American speaker praises New York City to a Vineland audience, noting subway crowds, busy streets, and impressive sights. The tale includes remarks by James Hazen Ryde and Alex Hyde on French culture, along with humorous courtroom anecdotes, a virtual tour through social observations, and a Vermont senator’s retirement plans.
The senate, long considering a pure fond bill for 17 years, faces renewed discussion. Observers note memory of initial positions may be fading as lawmakers revisit the question.
In a tongue in cheek editorial note from Doteolt News, Packer Swift is accused of avoiding preservative methods for his memory, implying a carefree approach to recollection and a jab at his personal discipline.
In Kansas a newspaper notes the Gould family provides Miss Anna with funds intended as temporary relief, but the move deepens a lasting heartbreak and stirs discussion about their charitable reach and the dramatic effect on one young woman.
A reminiscence of youth and music as a narrator recalls old songs and shared moments. The verse evokes childhood memories, shadowy lamplight, and the warmth of days gone by, linking a present listener to past joys through melody and memory.
A Kansan congressman at large Charles F Scoot is lampooned in a Kans City Journal piece about Capitol intrigues and a retiring House employee Captain Clancy funds a mortgage relief. Maj Alexander McDowell, clerk, is praised for his Capitol knowledge while Senator Malley of Texas is mentioned in a speculative note on a McKinney era nomination.
In a clipped notice from Mercantile Monthly we learn of a betrothal between Nick Langworth and Alice, sparked after her visit to the Philippines. The message expresses family affection, hopes for happiness, and a requested wedding gift long promised by Congress.
A Kansas City Journal item questions a claim about Ruegell Hoge and his courting being starved or strained. The notice suggests many people may doubt the starving claim and hints at rival thoughts about lunch tactics and family matters.
An elderly man named Sheehan of Tralee Ireland sought aid for reef. A guard replied that the poor man should have relief but only his goat would provide bed clothes. The remark exposes hardship faced by the distressed and the guard’s callous attitude.
A fragmentary colonial era clipping discusses Ed Howe touring the Orient and Manila misstatements. It references Roosevelt politics, Jacob Riis, and Stuyvesant Fish amid a chorus of editorial quips and verse. The text also includes Colton Scollard’s poem praising misanthropy and doom.
A promotional notice invites new depositors to open accounts with as little as $1.00 and begin saving immediately. It emphasizes monthly deposits and a 3 percent return, urging readers to join the savings plan now.
The Century excerpt recounts Lincoln urging lawyers to discourage neighbors from prolonged disputes. He counsels persuading rivals to compromise and showing that the apparent winner often loses in fees, expenses, and wasted time. He argues for moral conduct and a sober approach to legal contention.
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