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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1907
Page
4
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A Senate bill increasing saloon licenses to 1000 dollars is debated amid calls for better school funding. Critics argue higher fees won’t reduce saloons but may legitimize them, urging revenue to support teachers and improved education. The piece condemns elite foreign companies posing as reformers while seeking profits.
Senator Dryden has recovered from the shock and explains all charges, detailing his stance and forthcoming actions.
A commentary argues State Life Insurance spent to influence law in contrast with larger outside rivals. It recalls Indiana’s 10 year push to nurture local insurers, the lobby battles, and a history of protecting domestic firms against powerful regional competitors and costly lobbying.
The report centers on Hivelyn signaling willingness to speak as thaw progresses. Details on speakers or venues remain unclear, with the piece focusing on readiness rather than substantive policy or statements.
The piece argues Republicans seek credit for a constitutional amendment to choose U S senators directly while Democrats push the same goal. It notes a party feud over a primary election bill that would empower voters and challenge machine bosses, leading to strategic delays and imagined credit for a future resolution.
The note indicates another spree by hold-up men increasing police attention. Authorities expect a rise in lockup activity as officers intensify patrols and arrests to curb the wave of robberies. The brief signals ongoing crime pressure and law enforcement response.
The piece praises Arizona joining a reform wave with new strict gambling laws. It notes Phoenix mourns past days but supports noble striving for a bigger life, while cautioning other states that gambling can endure despite laws. It warns laws may be evaded.
The piece argues states differ in enforcing gambling laws and hails Arizona for aligning with reform. It notes that enforcement in other regions varies, and Arizona’s adoption could grant dignity and push toward progress, urging consistent application of laws backed by political will.
The Nevada legislature passed a resolution declaring it a crime for any legislator to accept a pass from a railroad. The measure reflects the state's humor and scrutiny of gifts in government.
A number of senators will approach the certificate of character Bailey receives from the legislative investigation with careful regard, reflecting the significance and potential political implications of the document.
The situation in New York may also serve to demonstrate that the political leaders in other states could under proper treatment be made to assume the attitude of bosses.
A terse official statement from Japan says there is no ongoing war scare. California remains skeptical, reflecting the Hearst press tradition and public doubt about the official claim.
The Babcock bill appears adjusted to fit various opinions on reform methods, with supporters and critics noting changes that reflect different preferences for how the measure should be written and enacted.
The Kansas City Journal remarks that Bryan carried a belief of being suited for office, hinting at persistent speculation about his ambitions. The remark frames Bryan as an unusually persistent figure in political circles, suggesting a deep-seated drive to hold office.
In Indianapolis divorce court on Tuesday, testimony described William Griffin being given a lemon at the time of his marriage. The odd detail emerged amid other proceedings, illustrating unusual gifts connected to the union.
The remark notes a link between Thaws plea of insanity and his lawyers securing 11 married men for the jury. It adds that Senator Beveridges child labor speech will fill 300 pages in the Congressional Record, and suggests the issue is far from light.
The remark notes a perception in certain quarters that authorities have been lenient with infant industries, suggesting a debate over government discipline versus aid. It reflects a concern about policy posture and potential impact on early-stage sectors and economic development.
The lower house of the general assembly has given the bill abolishing the State Board of Pardons its death sentence. The measure faced swift rejection and now moves away from potential enactment.
The Philadelphia Inquirer argues that the issue is not overconsumption but the high cost of food. It contends households pay excessive prices for meals and groceries, urging attention to pricing and household budgets.
A quirky trend dates to Indiana with the yellow dog gaining attention in insurance circles and drawing notable coverage from the yellow press. The unusual mascot is cited as boosting brand visibility and sparking chatter among industry observers.
A Texas state senator proposes groundbreaking legislation he says will bust corporate trusts, but critics warn it may intrude on Bailey’s policies and spark a power struggle over regulatory authority. The debate centers on enforcement scope and potential legal challenges.
Thirty two society people were arrested in Trenton Missouri for gambling a card game for prizes. The incident underscores the social conflict surrounding gambling and prize games in small towns.
The alienists in the Thaw case have begun their demonstration that almost any murderer is insane, aiming to shape interpretations of criminal responsibility.
Smoot declares he will not be ousted from the senate, insisting he will serve out his term before any departure. The statement frames his stance as final and tied to the term’s expiration, signaling no immediate resignation or removal plan.
One railroad spends 160000 dollars each year on soap while most railroads rely on direct water use.
Poem expresses a fierce wish for a brief, intense life centered in battle, dream, and music. It speaks through vivid images of blood heat and wine, a shrine of mud, and a rapid flame like a candle at its peak, seeking a bold final moment. The speaker asks for a swift, dramatic end and a song that pierces the gray.
The state laboratory of hygiene risks losing its chemists if the appropriation of twenty thousand dollars for enforcing the pure food law fails. Dr. H. E. Barnard seeks the chief chemist post while inspectors await civil service exams. The state cannot implement the law without funds, and the lab needs chemists to be useful.
Sidney Brooks reports on the president in the executive wing of the White House. He notes rapid decisions, dictated letters, and a candid, outspoken mood amid European turmoil. The president discusses policy aims including an inheritance tax and appointing a Jew, lashes out at senators and journalists, and reflects on self-perception and memory.
Senator Beveridge defends a future citizen constitution while Senator Spooner argues the United States constitution is opposed to that ideal. The Sioux City Tribune notes a sharp constitutional clash shaping political discourse.
A brief Chicago Record-Herald note records that Swettenham states the pronunciation of his surname as Swetnam, clarifying the common mispronunciation.
In Philadelphia a snuff magnate touts global demand from Georgia to France while a tailor notes Americans have grown taller and leaner over a century. A waitress discusses English immigrant dishes. A tobacconist markets cigar end cutters. a motorman solves cold feet with leg whacks. a hairdresser explains moulting. a postal clerk recalls stamp misplacement woes amid international mail quirks.
The Detroit Free Press reports that Carnegie weighs founding another university in Chicago. He has an edge over Rockefeller, having learned his trade in a foundry.
A short verse by Cora A Matson Deison reflects a speaker who brews tea and sings for her small family while claiming no desire to right broader wrongs. She sends songs to roam so others may learn love and home, emphasizing personal joys over public action.
The anecdote recalls John W. Munson once a Confederate soldier, now famed for Reminiscences of a Mosby Guerrilla. A neighbor questions his past and Munson confirms it while sharing a light exchange about the book. Other notes recount authorship sums, publishing deals, and remarks by Verne Barnes Ward Caine and Doyle.
Baltimore debates etiquette versus health official guidance on bald men in elevators. The question centers on removing hats to prevent cold exposure, or keeping cover and risking displeasure, with a suggestion to briefly uncover only if a valid reason exists.
A Greenville man who received a five pound beef theft sentence doubts the government's progress in curbing meat thefts. The Cleveland Leader reports his stance amid ongoing crime concerns and public demand for tougher penalties and better enforcement.
Washington Herald reports Mme Melba urged surge attendees to eat plenty of fruit and vegetables. The audience was asked to contribute, though the request encountered some audience hesitation and questions about feasibility.
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts walks long distances between adjournment and dinner as the weather worsens. Congressman Zener tackles a five minute rule and a time extension, while Senator Allison regains health with a two mile walk daily. Ridgely, longtime comptroller, is praised as a man of wealth and influence in Springfield, Illinois.
Representative Wadsworth of New York faces homefolk’s wish to drop him from Congress. He remains confident that President Roosevelt and majorities in Congress and voters nationwide err on the beef inspection issue, insisting the Beveridge law stands.
Reverend Bishop J W Hamilton of the Methodist church faced two earthquakes in San Francisco and Ningston while settling church rows. He remains unfazed by such tremors, as reported by the Washington Post.
A Detroit Free Press item notes John D. used a wig bought in Paris to misrepresent value and support a deceptive scheme. The case centers on false admission of the wig’s value and the broader deception surrounding its sale.
A speaker contemplates waking to worldly temptations after cloistered midnight thoughts. The poem sets a scene of unshrived sin, inner conflict, and抵 longing for old gods amid a vampire city’s spell. The masque of night hides a vow of self judgment and fear of dawn’s return.
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