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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1907
Page
4
The Louisville Courier Journal notes friction as Gov Hanly clashes with the Indiana legislature. It cites three missteps by Hanly overestimating his power, meddling in the lower house, and insisting on a singular reform path. Lawmakers promise sober, party-aligned reform rather than fanatical measures.
The text argues that the dislike of lobbyists stems from a frame where legislatures enable their nuisance. It contends reform would require reducing legislative permission and curbing lobbyist access to lawmakers.
The piece surveys how lobbyists affect state legislatures, noting Indiana and West Virginia concerns. It argues floor access can be controlled by House rules and presiding officers without formal registration or badges, relying on lawmakers' integrity to curb lobby interference.
A report warns of the Criminaloids as a growing menace in urban crime circles. Police data indicate increasing incidents, with analysts calling for coordinated intervention by city agencies and neighborhood groups to curb their activities.
The article discusses two approaches to evil practices: stamping out corruption or granting dispensation. It notes free railroad passes as a cited evil and outlines efforts by states and the national government to separate public officials from these passes to curb railroad influence. It questions whether reforms have fully succeeded and references Am. Oregon and legislative actions.
The legislature passed a bill sending the measure to the governor for signature. It would grant free transportation passes to state and district officers county judges and sheriffs, making the benefit compulsory. The piece argues the plan would remove the pass’s appeal to railroads by treating it as a tax-like tribute.
The Louisville Courier Journal remarks on an English journalist who “writes with his teeth,” predicting he will produce very snappy material and stand out for vigor and pace.
A North Carolina governor touts rapid economic gains including population growth, increased wealth, reduced debt, and a shift from textile stagnation to strong cotton manufacturing. The piece mocks Republican stance while noting Democratic praise as evidence of nationwide prosperity. It warns Massachusetts Governor Guild to tread lightly about free trade and fears a broader political response from stand-patters.
The article notes Shaw favors selling cheaper goods abroad rather than at home, a stance echoed by the trusts. It ties this to policy shifts and potential impact on domestic markets and prices.
Theodore P. Shonts former Panama Canal Commission chair argues in New York that heavy regulation harms the economy. He defends corporate practices and warns against cutting rail wages or raising fares that would reduce dividends, praising railroads as the nation’s builders.
The text argues that actions legally permissible can be morally wrong in finance. It contends exploiting such deeds serves only demagogues and class bitterness, and questions whether railroads should avoid remedying evils despite a higher law, challenging Mr. Shonts' stance.
Grover Cleveland ranks his role as chairman of the Association of Life Insurance Companies as only half as important as the presidency, noting he undertakes it for half the pay.
The ICC may prescribe a new railroad bookkeeping system that could help stockholders in the dividend question, even if some earnings are trimmed.
A Japanese passerby was struck by an express train and hurled about 40 feet but remounted and was uninjured. The report asks whether Captain Hobson and San Francisco should confer before resuming wartime preparations.
It is broadly admitted that the state faces a tough Thaw cage situation with Jerome notable in opposition. There is no reason to believe Jerome will shift to a unanimous stance.
A judge notes that counterfeiting foreign money in the United States is not illegal and argues public schools should not fear focusing on broader sources of trouble, framing education as essential to social order.
In Europe it is estimated there are about 9.5 million men under arms. But millions of brave men in this country answer their country’s call and enter the political arena.
President Roosevelt may summon a special session of Congress to push the immigration bill. If he and Mayor Schmitz agree on a course, Congress could consent and pass the measure.
A claim that a loss of 10 million dollars could push all U S railroads out of business is challenged by the Indiana railroad year earnings totaling about 400 million dollars last year.
A Detroit woman reports to police that her husband has 32 other wives. If he goes to the police station to explain his troubles he will find it empty.
Remarks by Mr. Shonts since his return to the United States suggest he has organized the canal proposal up to the stock watering stage.
In a witty remark the editor argues no gentleman should drink before his wife. The quip suggests many men defer to their spouses with a quick courteous gesture, “after you, my dear,” in social dining etiquette.
A lighthearted note from a simple life story about an Indianapolis couple who did not know each other’s names until the marriage license was completed, a situation that earned them a teased medal in local lore.
A Missouri editor laments that a dollar buys less than ten years ago yet consoles himself by noting it will quicken its pace, reflecting concern over inflation and spending power in a concise civic observation.
The text indicates a grand jury in Cook County will investigate Mayor Dunne. The piece questions the status of that investigative plan and what became of the grand jury concept.
The Baltimore American cites a quote calling man a magnificent bundle of blazing blunders and questions if that view explains why people often feel put out. The wry line hints at human foibles and daily annoyance.
The Washington Herald asks for ideas on handling lingering postwar fears and cites Capt. Hobson as leader of the committee on hostilities seeking guidance.
A national association of canners is established but it excludes workers facing job losses, signaling a distinct business organization rather than worker advocacy. The move aims to address industry standards, safety, and market practices within the canning sector.
California critics accuse the federal government of acting as a dumping ground for state rights disputes. The piece surveys tensions over regulatory authority and autonomy between state officials and federal policy.
Public schools are making a strenuous effort to achieve the distinction of being first in war. The initiative focuses on discipline, civic duty, and educational rigor as part of a broader community contribution.
The piece argues John Sharp Williams proposes subsidies for airships, claiming Titantndustries air navigation leads all rivals and promises vast future usefulness, making the proposal seem more than a joke.
The St Paul Dispatch argues newspapers carrying Thaw reports cannot be barred from mails since they have already passed through the postal system. The remark is treated as an opera bouffe instance worthy of a Gilbert and Sullivan style topical song.
The Senate passed a bill raising the State Board of Printing clerk salary from 1500 to 1800 dollars a year, recognizing Harry Slough’s long service. He exposed statehouse waste, curtailed reports, and urged efficiency, saving the state money through audits and cost controls. The piece notes other lawmakers and staff observed in a lively session with various anecdotes.
Ohio State Journal asserts the republic’s institutions exist for the people and public welfare must come first. It rejects privilege concessions as contrary to the nation’s evolution and progress, calling this the day’s core truth, not demagoguery.
A Kansas City Journal note quotes a belief that Cortelyou’s success comes from letting others speak for him with Fairbanks possibly becoming the next president if the rule holds.
The Washington Herald notes auto-suggestion as a claimed cure for alcoholism but cautions it might only work if subjected to strong force against patients. The remark reflects controversial outlook on treatment methods.
Indiana charivori party detonated 20 pounds of dynamite as a joke but the Chicago Post notes the true ground for complaint is the party’s escape from consequences.
The Star notes that German politicians seeking the throne should not rely on the Kaiser’s forgiven youngster for snowballing as leverage. The remark implies caution about using personal gestures for political gain.
Rumor claims endured Vermont winter cold froze trout tails, a tale many doubt. The report reads like a humorous exaggeration about unusual weather and fishing folklore.
The piece surveys royal nicknames used in Britain and abroad, noting Queen Victoria's humane naming trends and King Edward known as Bertie. It recounts anecdotes from Portugal and Turkey, plus generous admirers of rulers, and compares royal financing across nations with figures and foreign investments.
San Francisco readers fear the Japan current puzzle delays by Japan cause California to shiver in a cold wet winter. The article warns of consequences if the current is not shipped and delivered promptly.
An editorial note questions the source of fortunes of Andrew Carnegie and John D Rockefeller and asks if they should disclose how they acquired their vast wealth to the public. The piece frames the issue as a public demand for transparency behind their philanthropy and business success.
The New York World questions Senators Spooner and Lodge on proving faith in tariff revision by works. It suggests trying a small, practical example on the Philippine tariff hills to test their approach.
The Minneapolis Journal reports a clergyman quits the ministry to join a corporation, arguing a trust magnate need not fund his salary from ice cream social events but can derive it from melons.
Discoveries in old Kennebec papers recount Seboois daughter of Cabassas chief shielding Capt. Smith at Gardiner in 1614. Separate anecdotes describe Indian life and governance, War Eagle hydrophobia visit, and Col. Crocker’s dinner with an old Nebraska chief.
A fragment from a Youth's Companion item describes a ceremonial table where a colonel sits with an old chief. The chief orders his squaw to fetch bowls of mush and molasses seven times, with silent exchanges and repeated commands.
Washington stories recount the Great Objector and Chicago’s Mann pressing for consent in the house while Indiana’s Watson chides him. Pettus, a Mexican War lieutenant turned Confederate brigadier general, is traced to his early bar admission at 21 as Texas and California stakes frame Andrew Jackson’s era before Polk’s rise.
The Minnesota Journal notes Senator Foraker presses witnesses in the Brownsville investigation but finds no new facts. It says the affair served to waste the Senate’s time and that interest has rapidly waned as the inquiry’s day ends.
A Baltimore Sun poem depicts a mother beside her son amid tragedy. The speaker recalls shared days of rest and sorrow as distant hopes fade into haunted headlines and a nation hears the grim tale.
A collection of quirky notes on head circumference for power, fashion- hair color trends in London theater, dental shapes by country, and habits for hair and skin care. Notables include Mrs Cornwallis-West and George Bernard Shaw sharing skincare and diet beliefs.
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