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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1907
Page
4
A newspaper column critiques idea of appointing a dedicated commission to enforce liquor and gambling laws and other statutes. It notes existing fish and game enforcement and weighs broader use for corporations, insurance, ditch laws, and fare and gas rules, while warning about patronage and political gain.
He tells Capt. Hobson that war cannot be imagined and presents him with a fully developed brand of lemon, a curiously symbolic gesture reflecting a desire for peace and cordial relations.
A critical editorial mocks prosecutor Noel for conducting an investigation into State Life officers while acting as a witness. It quotes his questions and supposed evidence, arguing the inquisition serves outside insurance interests and questions his authority and conduct.
The text critiques ongoing investigations where Noel injects personal views while insurance attorneys cross the line, praising governmental squelch of defense tactics by Attor ney Coffin. It notes the auditor of state acting as judge, highlighting a controversial reform era method that lets an attorney both question and supply evidence to impeach a witness.
The speaker suggests Andrew Carnegie could spend millions on expanding library foundations to educate the poor, arguing this would bolster his claim to democracy and rival John D. Rockefeller in philanthropy.
Congressional agents for railroads push a new postal law to curb magazine advertising. They would limit publicity businesses rely on, while letting railroads overcharge the mails. The piece blames lawmakers and editors, notes Jesse Overstreet as a proponent of the bill, and argues for keeping private business affairs free from such restrictions.
The Sunday baseball bill advances toward a legislative vote as lawmakers prepare to consider whether games on Sundays should be allowed or regulated. Proponents cite fan interest and economic impact while opponents raise concerns about local authority and religious observance.
A Cincinnati man despondent over ongoing bad luck killed himself after a failed dominoes game with his wife. The story emphasizes courage, personal accountability, and the impact on his family, urging facing troubles rather than fleeing them. He left a wife and children, with employment and debts noted as context.
An eastern court declared a Democrat to be nonpartisan, prompting debate over partisan labels and neutrality. The ruling raises questions about how political affiliation affects public roles and perception in judicial decisions.
Indiana owes Vincennes University a sum per a US Supreme Court decision. State commissions admitted the claim at various times, but the matter is outlawed by the statute of limitations and cannot be forced to settlement. The issue has been repeatedly presented to the General Assembly.
The university requests only the due amount of a claim, not damages or interest, urging the state to act justly. The piece argues for approving the bill to pay the claim, noting that strengthening smaller colleges like Vincennes is essential as state education broadens toward a university system.
The general assembly asks whether Indiana should adopt a new constitution. Given the wrangles over the current document, it seems prudent to seek harmony rather than continued conflict. The piece reflects on the difficulty of drafting lasting reform amid partisan friction.
On March 4 James Rudolph Garfield will replace Ethan Allen Hitchcock as secretary of the interior. Garfield has earned a reputation as capable while Hitchcock’s tenure exposed land frauds, led to prosecutions, and helped recover millions of acres for the public. The president backs Garfield though Congress is slow.
A man was fined 32 for disposing of money in a St Louis street. The remark suggests St Louis offers many licensed and suitable places for such actions.
Cleveland will deliver an address on Washington's birthday. observers expect deft jabs at the living amid phrases that praise the dead. The remarks are anticipated to mix tribute with pointed, timely commentary.
The Countess of Yar Mouth plans to sail for England soon, amid her husband’s objection to the Thaw case publicity. The move is expected to draw sharp headlines in sensational papers.
A tenuous claim by Haiti alleges retaliation against Germany citing a boy’s unpunished snowball hit on the emperor. The report frames the incident as a spark for potential conflict and escalatory rhetoric.
As March approaches speculation grows about Secretary Hitchcock's shoes for Jimmy Garfield. The remark hints at potential leadership changes and public interest in who will fill a pivotal role.
John D. Rockefeller, noted oil magnate, pursues a broad education initiative to spread learning globally, leveraging his wealth from standard oil to fund broader enlightenment efforts. The proposal frames education as a universal mission rooted in philanthropy and public good.
A commentator argues that high U S auto production underscores a national tendency toward recklessness, framing manufacturing scale as a reflection of collective behavior and ethics.
John R. Walsh has been denied an immunity bath amid ongoing legal proceedings. The remark about weather and a “legal plumber” adds a quirky aside with no clear factual impact on the case.
Jockey Miller earns sixty thousand dollars annually and faces ongoing skepticism about his value, with some critics arguing he is worth more than the president. The dispute centers on his high earnings amid public figures' pay comparisons.
A statement suggests Mr. Rockefeller implies Standard Oil is essential to funding education and enlightenment. The remark frames the oil giant as a guardian of knowledge, hinting at influence over public resources and scholarly work.
In a prospectus by a large syndicate planning canal work, investors are shown the potential for gold discoveries in the Culebra cut as part of stock sales discussions. The note reflects speculative gains tied to the project and the broader push to complete the canal.
A proposed misdemeanor trespass bill to guard the Capitol grounds fell after senators mocked it. The measure sought fines and jail time for careless access, while other ideas urged cement walks to protect the grass.
Cleveland Leader notes irony as talks of the president digging the canal emerge. The commentator suggests workers should improve conditions for the next boss, implying ongoing leadership challenges and labor relations.
A Detroit News note asserts that experts estimate the alcohol content in ginger ale is roughly equal to that in a pudding flavored with vanilla extract.
In Nazareth, locals and women showed surprising English fluency with a recurring “of course” reply. A sketch of the prettiest Nazareth girl sparked mixed views on beauty. Rome fights beggary with a new commission and courts for offenders. South France peasants live frugally yet hold cash. A penguin bought abroad survived a mid Atlantic voyage. A Japanese Yokohama wrestling scene drew a crowded audience and strong spectacle.
The Minneapolis Journal reports growing free services in schools with free haircuts for boys at ac'Tlevelan and free schoolroom baths twice yearly, as school boards expand no cost offerings to pupils.
The Texas Legislature is not expected to push drastic measures in the Bailey case. Senators connections may face only a sharp reprimand.
A reflection on boastful promises versus honest effort. The piece contrasts idle boasts with those who act, noting that work already begun earns true honor while many speak of future deeds but never start. The Chicago Record-Herald quotation underscores the value of deeds over boasts.
A collection of old quotes examines how women’s obsession with order clashes with men’s memory‑based filing habits. It notes social progress with women in Norway, Britain, and the United States taking on roles from postmistress to juror, and mentions female pilots in Pittsburgh and women in China fighting in wars.
St Paul Dispatch reports disagreement among correspondents over how to pronounce Mrs Thaw’s name, noting the challenge in distinguishing whether it is Evelyn or Eva. The piece highlights the difficulty caused by ambiguous spelling and the press’s own uncertainty.
Readable sale ad lists daily specials with prices on fabrics, linings, prints, embroideries, hosiery, shoes, rubbers, shirts, and toys. Highlights include mill ends on silk, damask, calicoes, and muslins, plus novelty items, window shades, and candy by the pound.
A British embassy attache in Washington gains a reputation for wit after visiting a manicure parlor. He leaves a testimonial card praising a divinity shaping our ends. The episode is noted alongside remarks about aging lawmakers and a DC schoolboy’s witty answer on government form.
The Los Angeles Times notes 15 million men ready to join the army at a bugle call, yet cites hesitation when a confident statesman delays. Washington Post dispatch highlights public doubt over swift mobilization.
A Chicago Post opines on a man praised for walking eighty miles of water while his wife in a rowboat receives no recognition. The writer calls the contrast an example of an unjust world and questions the fairness of who receives praise.
A Washington Star opinion notes that portraying every war hint as a protest diminishes Spain’s perceived fighting capacity. The piece critiques rhetoric that overstates or underplays national feats, reflecting editorial stance on wartime rhetoric and international comparisons.
Fragment cites alleged origins of cakewalls and monkeys in Africa and savages, reflecting prejudiced phrasing attributed to New York American. The text appears as a garbled historical clipping suggesting racist narratives without coherent context or verifiable facts.
Detroit Journal notes an 's gambling fair' to be a herd at Consolacion de Sur Cuba and remarks on how people grasp the rudiments of self government in a tone reflecting the era.
A reflective poem from a Chicago Inter Ocean contributor pleads for a chance to retrace past sins. The speaker asks an angel for guidance to rewrite yesterday with a wiser heart and seek grace to find a happier path ahead.
Past experience guides prudent investing. The Indiana Trust Co urges depositing idle funds to earn 3 percent compound interest each May and November. With assets of eight and a quarter million dollars and a surplus of 350000, the bank promises safety and liquidity for accounts large or small.
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