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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1907
Page
6
Washington reports reveal strong evidence of Joseph Weldon Bailey’s ties to the Standard Oil monopoly. The Texas legislatures vote likely secures another six years in the U.S. Senate, despite calls for investigation.
A sketch of Bailey life from birth in 1863 in Copiah County Mississippi to political rise as elector at large, congressman, and U.S. senator. The article details allegations from a probe linking Bailey to Waters-Pierce Oil and Standard Oil, including dividends, notes, loans, and charges of illicit connections and attempts to conceal ties. Bailey defends his relationship as proper attorney client conduct and fees.
SpeNGTONS WORK showcases Frederick Bennington paintings in the Collier collection at John Herron Art Institute. The works depict cowboys Indians Mexicans and the US army with Remington character. Highlights include A Wight for the Water Hole The Bell Mare His First Lesson and Lewis and Clark scenes. The Herron galleries hold 300 pieces and will be open Wednesday night Sunday afternoon and through the week.
In the five years before Stanford White’s slaying Harry K Thaw reportedly lost about 250000 playing bridge whist and poker at two New York clubs. A New York Whist Club member says Thaw played three nights weekly, two to five hours per sitting, often with John W Gates and Charles M Schwab. Stakes ran from one dollar a point, risking up to 1500 on a bad night, yet Thaw never complained about losses.
King Edward attended The Education of a Prince last night, a playwright says the piece is the wickedest ever staged in London. Critics compare the scenes to Servian court scandals before King Alexander's assassination and warn censorship may halt the production.
Rumors swirl that Governor J Frank Hanly plans to sign McCullough's home rule bill for metropolitan police, while denying it publicly. The measure passed the House and may reach the Senate, with opponents claiming the governor seeks political leverage to gain support for his insurance reform agenda. Benz disputes any influence from a letter, saying the governor’s outreach had no effect.
James Bryce, newly appointed ambassador to the United States, sailed yesterday aboard the Oceanic. A large, notable crowd gathered in London to see him off and wish him success on his mission.
Robbers blew the vault in the Normal Illinois post office last night escaping with 500 dollars in cash and stamps, per Scrippa McRae Press Association. Authorities investigated the break in as investigations continue.
The article alleges Bailey received dividends from Standard Oil on stock bought after Texas allowed the company back in. It notes an $8000 note to the Standard Oil head was unpaid and accuses Bailey of concealing his ties to the oil trust. It claims he helped “fix certain parties in Texas” as part of his duties for Standard Oil.
Civil service examinations are listed for Indianapolis and other locations. Vacancies include electric wireman at 8 to 93.50 a day, wet plate photographer at 1000 a year, marine fireman 540 to 156 a year, general mechanic at Ft. Peck Agency Montana 900 a year, junior clerk in reclamation service 50 to 7 a month, and tailor at Ft. Shaw Montana 660 a year.
An advertisement asserts that repeated remedies fail yet Hood's Sarsaparilla cures many cases including scrofula catarrh rheumatism kidney complaint dyspepsia and general debility urging readers to try Hood's.
An invitation outlines paid help column opportunities offering ten words for a fee over a three day period. The notice specifies how to submit copy and criteria for inclusion. It frames the service as a crowd sourced help feature with modest compensation.
A short humor item notes a character offers five dollars on account and faces a quip about forecasting the balance payment. The dialogue toys with the idea of predicting future payments. The exchange ends with a witty retort about fortune telling.
The first United States senator elected directly by the people has arrived in Washington. Jonathan Bourne Jr. of Oregon discusses the direct vote system, its independence from party bosses, and his vow to serve only the people. The Oregon law enables initiatives and referendums shaping elections and municipal affairs, ending corporate influence and boss control. Bourne notes the law's test in the legislature and its potential spread to Wisconsin and beyond.
Law under consideration in Idaho draws attention as similar measures are pursued in Washington and Iowa with agitation in other western states. The initiative reflects cross state concern over policy, involving lawmakers and local officials in a wave of legislative activity.
Special to The Sun reports Oregon's primary petition rule linked to elections. The piece notes two Statements in the nominating petition. Statement No 1 commits the signer to voting for the senator with the highest statewide vote. Statement No 2 treats the people's vote as a recommendation. Seventy one candidates sought legislative seats. sixty eight signed Statement No 1, showing majority support.
Representative R C Brown introduces a bill creating a state liquor and gambling law enforcement commissioner with powers akin to the fish and game chief. The position carries 1200 dollars annually plus 1200 for travel and office costs, with deputies appointing authority and 20 dollars per conviction. Conviction funds would pay deputies. Brown originally favored abolishing the fish and game commission but backs the new role as valuable.
An advertisement claims Prof Midgley offers a drugless cure for chronic constipation. It promises dramatic relief without pills or purgatives and invites readers to fill a free coupon and mail for treatment. </analysis>
Representative Thomas D. Sump of Neves Indiana introduces a bill to appropriate 33500 for a three member codification commission. He argues the recent codification commission did not complete needed work in this area.
A fragment shows a request to fill in name and address and mail to Prof T H Midgley in Kalamazoo Michigan asking for instructions on a medicine free constipation cure. The line ends with an odd postal instruction and the notation No 000.
A reader weighs the $32 million transfer of Rockefeller securities to a state education board amid indictments and alleged broad misconduct. The piece asks whether this donation is a genuine benefaction or restitution for prior fraud, noting potential court trials and the risk such philanthropy could be perceived as influencing legal outcomes. If indictments prove true, the gift would be restitution. if not, it remains a benevolent gesture, though best withheld until truth is settled.
Scripps-McRae Presa Association Omaha Neb Feb 14 It is believed the last will and testament of John A Creighton who was created a count of the Vatican by Pope Leo has been stolen Property worth millions involved A will made three years ago has been found but a later one is believed Judge Woolworth Creighton s lawyer died one year ago It is believed Woolworth drew the will but no record of it among his papers
Representative Frank Oliver introduced a bill by request to raise Indianapolis city council salaries to 1.20 dollars per year.
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