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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1906
Page
4
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The piece argues rail rate legislation will face quiet opposition and that states like Wisconsin Ohio Indiana and Virginia may push to limit railroad passenger fares to two cents. It notes Democratic leaders and reformers view railroad influence as a political issue, while Roosevelt and the administration counter the conspiracies within the Republican ranks.
Robert Metzger, in two months as chief, cleans up chaotic police condition, ends political favors, and promotes merit over pull. He inspects officers, demands clean revolvers and tidy personal appearance, and enforces square deal rules, reducing hold up crime and reforming department culture.
The article praises Police Chief Meteger for vigorously pursuing child predators beyond laws, while condemning yellow journalism as manipulative and sensational. It notes his lawmaking acts to protect children and asserts his integrity, contrasting with fake news and biased reporting. Public figures like Mrs Mizner are mentioned in a critique of media sensationalism.
A large Dowie era crowd in Zion City witnessed a dramatic collection as residents piled watches mugs diamonds bank books and jewelry on the tabernacle tables. About 40000 in cash and valuables were gathered prompting calls for legal limits on emotional revivals and urging voter duty against gang politics.
A discussion on yellow journalism contrasts honest reporting with sensational red ink headlines. It cites a New York dispatch about a starving woman and hidden wealth, noting how headlines exaggerate sums and distort facts to sensationalize the story.
The piece denounces Senator Patterson for linking religion to political rulings on Reed Smoot, calling it a despicable trick. It argues Perkins errs to separate religion from qualifications, labels Mormon leaders as self-serving, and warns of Utah’s political fear as bombs threaten Denver.
The piece argues Jerome erred in claiming newspapers are ruled by advertising interests and that merchants influence press more than senators. It cites The Boston Journal supporting editors, notes newspapers contest graft and corruption, and asserts New York's DA should rethink his superficial stance.
Chicago analyst A B Price says Fairbanks is the likely Republican nominee for president in 1908. He notes Fairbanks could secure Indiana’s delegation and perform well elsewhere, arguing Roosevelt fatigue drives demand for a cautious candidate. Bloomington comments on student Sabbath arrests prompt debate.
A short dialogue depicts a man speaking with a rental agent about finding suitable properties in the suburbs for gardening and a chicken yard. The agent confirms availability and mentions personal experience with living nearby, suggesting multiple options beyond the first inquiry.
Gen Grosvenor predicts he will be retired from politics after serving again. The Baltimore Herald notes his possible final chapter as a political prophet, suggesting a cautious stance for once.
A fragile verse fragment from Kanenn City Times highlights friendship and love, noting vows tied to daily renewal and enduring affection. Florence Esrla Costes is cited as the creator, with lines referencing dawn, storms, and nocturnal song to illustrate bonds.
A jumble of anecdotes from Washington recounts aging lawmakers and colorful scenes in the House and Senate. Notable figures include Gelheoler noted for rapid speech and a lost voice during a speech, Bodawitz of Ardmore who refused to meet the president, Mrs Hobart in Washington with refined style, and Senator Allison famed for conservatism. The piece weaves interactions, such as a paced clock room exchange and remarks by Senators Prutsus and Knox, reflecting a lively early 20th century congressional social milieu.
Senator Clark of Wyoming supports the San Domingo pact but rejects yielding to caucus dictates. He says party order outweighs the oath of office and merits of the question, signaling a vote against ratification.
The Kansas City Times notes a claim that President Roosevelt used political methods, contrasting him with Andrew Johnson who narrowly avoided impeachment. A New York Evening Bulletin editorial suggests missionaries in China should take a long holiday for foreign travel to save lives and trouble.
The obvi den that it is perfectly natural to substitute two cent fares to fill thy people for three cent fares to women and free fares in others shows signs of becoming oo generally popular. Det ral
The item notes European royal figures and politicians, citing the German crown prince’s ventures in Oels with wheat and beets, Spain’s charity duties, Sir John Astley’s 1869 Conservative bid, and reactions to Gladstone and Balfour. It mentions Paris housing rents, M. Fallbree as French president, and Mohammed Ali’s wives’ asylum, plus a London nun and New Zealand premier remarks on immigration and colonial policy. It ends with Swiss canal proposals linking Lake Constance, the Rhine, and the Po.
The survey notes global indebtedness figures as of Nov 1, 1905 for the United States France German states United Kingdom and Austria Hungary with substantial sums listed. It also recounts a Hartford episode where Mme Bernhardt’s visit inspired two charitable young women to donate funds to help two neighbors attend the performance.
A Philadelphia neighborhood man proposed to a woman after a ride in a car but reconsidered, facing a lawsuit for extravagance. Indications point to damages around 2.0 million amid debates on national aid and freight rate policies.
A quoted English motorist calls pedestrians the quick and the dead, distinguishing those who escaped the sway from those who did not, reflecting a stark view on road safety and judgment.
A fragment from a French speaker advising young men about to enter the Inguranca trade. The note mentions comfort in joining a Party colony in New York and references the New York American as a publication context.
A collage of anecdotes from the annual meeting in New York features claims of trotting fraud, a bleached trotter tale, and crooks seeking fast records. It also recalls General Grant praising a colonel, church attendance jokes, moth control efforts by ALSC Kirkland, and quips about overconfidence from lawyers and doctors.
Geographer Mr. Henry Gannett revises mountain heights in an era of competing tables. Washington, Shasta, Ranier, Hood, and Colorado peaks are discussed with Harvard and Yale tallies cited. Alaska’s McKinley looms as a prime question alongside other colossal elevations.
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