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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1907
Page
4
Union Telephone Company old line and New Tel Co relocate. Main Street offices at 62 and 530 Main marked for changes. Community utilities and local services await forthcoming updates from both firms.
The note lists carrier rates for newspapers outside the city and advance rates, including a 1.60 weekly outside city rate and a 3 cent yearly advance, referencing the Tribune Building and A. W. Allen as the post office location in Indianapolis.
The discourse weighs partisan responsibility in lawmaking, arguing party aims shape actions yet should serve the people. It notes lawmakers feel pressure from party loyalties, while some advocate nonpartisan action for true public good, including debates over institutions and constitutional measures.
California urges a Japanese exclusion act despite a Roosevelt Schmitz understanding. The piece condemns state sovereignty over federal treaty power, warns of strained U S Japan relations, and reflects on states rights versus national interest. It notes Roosevelt's promotion of sports and federal leadership as contrast to California’s stance.
The reader ponders whether the wrecks mentioned relate to passes that were supposedly abolished in advertisements. The note hints at a historical policy shift affecting how passes and related items were displayed in public notices.
The article argues a bill seeks to curb deceit in commerce by treating dishonest sales as crimes. It notes lawmakers aim to curb evils in horse trading and asserts the measure could elevate even humble citizens to influential roles, transforming commonwealth trade ethics.
The passage argues that passing a law may not mislead people into guilelessness. It contends that buyers will stay cautious in horse trading, and the presence of deceptive statements containing truth could sharpen prudence and even improve discernment in other deceitful contexts. It frames the law as a test of moral and practical awareness.
A Kansas scientist claims to have found the biblical couple’s residence in Mississippi in a provocative search amid questions about origins. The remark “What’s the matter with Kansas?” echoes the controversy surrounding the discovery.
Illinois railroads threaten to cut passenger service if a two-cent fare bill passes. They argue current service is too costly to sustain under lower fares, while critics say mismanagement and Wall Street control harm efficiency. Public mood favors radical railroad reforms and lower fares.
The readable portion suggests uncertainty about whether spring has arrived or not. No specific dates, places, or people are identifiable. The text conveys a cautious note on seasonal expectations rather than a concrete event.
In this reflection the author notes that America experiences the gravest railroad wrecks and also hides much about them. It is rare for individuals to be held responsible or for full information to emerge, leaving questions about accountability and disclosure.
A historical critique notes railroads shield themselves from liability and limit public details after crashes. It cites the Pennsylvanian 18 hour wreck as an example, with withheld scene access and vague causes. The piece criticizes management priorities over humane safety and mentions Capt Hobson and a Y M C A fund for warships.
The passage notes that the wreck will demonstrate to Postmaster Busse of Chicago that he is a popular man with greater certainty than the primary results in that city. It also mentions New Jersey beginning an anti trust crusade and urges Bailey to quickly move to New Jersey, implying the Standard may need him there soon.
A political report notes Hoke Smith’s presidential campaign was launched without a wireless system and now drifts in the sea of politics. The Chicago subtreasury is short 173000 dollars, with speculation the funds may coincide with the St. Louis subtreasury disappearance months ago.
With limited working days left, Congress will focus on finishing the appropriation bills. The chamber is eager to complete this task before adjournment.
Congressman Nick Longworth acts as official peacemaker between his father in law and the Ohio delegation. He carries a heavy responsibility in smoothing factional rifts and guiding a unified position.
The president arrived late returning to Washington due to a railroad wreck causing a delay. The incident highlights limits to presidential mobility and underscores transit risks affecting high officials.
The question asks whether a single state can commit the nation to war with a foreign power without breaching the Constitution, the by-laws, or Hoyle. The answer: no. War powers are federal, not state, and states lack authority to wage or declare war. The Constitution assigns treaty and war power to Congress, with the President as commander in chief. State actions cannot bind the United States to hostilities.
The passage scoffs at Croesus wealth and notes his death before trusts. It mentions French concern over rising American car exports and hints at fears these cars may appear on their streets. It compares Rhodius and Thaw cases in tone, aiming to provoke disgust.
A Georgia man proposes Hoke Smith as a presidential candidate while noting local enthusiasm among Georgia peers. A remark cites Russia's long standing drug store history and contrasts with a country enforcing a strict liquor law.
A bill expanding anti trust measures to cover all trusts is introduced in the legislature. The Thaw case prompts remarks on asylum, rational traits, and the controversial stance of Evelyn's mother amid the unfolding revelations.
A crowded Monday in the Indiana legislature features discussions on a Sunday baseball bill amid comments by Mayor Fred Barrows of Connersville. Visitors including John Overmeyer and Warren Bigler appear as senators debate ditch legislation and political maneuvering. Governors and officers keep order as attendance wanes and rosters grow lean, with talk of licenses and temperance in Shelbyville.
The Boston Globe objects to reviving hoopskirts saying they and automobiles were never made to go together and would clash if used on streets at the same time. Kansas City Journal quotes the stance.
The Ottawa Sun notes Dr. William Osler is believed to accept an invitation to join the McGill University faculty in Montreal. The piece suggests he has passed his own age limit, and moving to Canada is likened to taking chloroform in its difficulty.
A Kansas City Journal item reports physicians warn the czar he will die if he does not exercise more. The article notes it was believed he already faced perils from his subjects attempting other means to cause his death, implying satire of court anxieties and public speculation.
The Washington Post reports a congressional bill seeks to declare September 22 Paul Jones Day in the Navy. The piece notes ongoing search by the Smiths for a notable ancestor who might also merit a similar honor.
A Pittsburg actress is reported ill in the city amid concerns of a microbe blamed for Pittsburgitis among theatrical folk during the progress of the New York trial, per St. Paul Dispatch.
A Minneapolis Journal note reports editors contemplating Briggs' whiskers and circulating a remark that Dryden was a pretty good senator after all. The item hints at editorial gossip rather than formal political events.
A Minneapolis Journal quip notes one Missouri legislator has taken the smallpox and warns that some lawmakers will accept anything not naked. The remark reflects ongoing humor about public officials and health concerns.
A column blends a quip about Astor’s habits with a tale of temperance, then profiles figures from Poe to Alvarado. It notes Alvarado’s rise from miner to millionaire, his opulent palace filled with canaries, and a legend of the La Palmilla mine. Other items praise Cor less Babson, Maria Kyle, and Hiram Lathrop, highlighting athletic feats and large excursion campaigns.
Jamestown plans to display the cracked Liberty Bell as part of an exposition, recalling the bell's long stay under machine rule in Philadelphia and its famed flaw. The Detroit Free Press notes the irony of requesting the historic artifact despite its famous crack.
It is expected that Russia will again call Witte into active service. He is not only a man of able statesmanship, but has rare luck in avoiding bombs. Washington Star reports the note of cautious optimism about his return and influence.
A Philadelphia Ledger line suggests the attempt to ban alcohol in Washington aims to show Congress what it is like to abolish a beverage. The remark frames prohibition as a test of legislative power and constitutional reach.
A short poem titled The Light Beyond closes with gentle autumn imagery and a farewell to a loved one. The writer Eugene C Dolson speaks of twilight, changing seasons, and hope that light dawns again on hearts in love bound fast, with a blessing that Heaven may smile on a buried past.
A long regional and imperial digest covers Hindoo widow immolation as sacred duty, a Nepaul case halted by officials, Liverpool eclipsing London in status, Paris cemetery economics, Irish strikes harming towns, and China’s early sugar craft with Hindu and Greek narratives.
The article reflects on the slow rise of sugar refining from ancient times through Galen’s era and English consumption, noting refined sugar’s emergence in 1669 and a Venetian trader’s role. It then recounts Lord Grizecom’s Brazil visit where a pitcher’s foul ball caused a comical mishearing by an English catcher, and ends with Italian marriage customs placing first-time marriages on Sunday and widows on Saturday.
A Chicago Record Herald item notes that three hundred thousand pianos were produced in the country last year despite the existence of societies organized to suppress useless noises.
A New York Sun poem recounts three men given a glass as a test of perception. The fool fixes on flaws and magnifies them, the just man sees a flawless pane, and the wise man turns the crystal gift into a mirror to reflect truth and aid the earth.
It urges readers to review spending and save, noting easily spent nickels and dimes add up to dollars. Depositing with the company grows a substantial fund for times of need, promoting a savings account. The ad mentions a large surplus figure and urges immediate action.
A long OCR list names numerous tea merchants and suppliers with addresses across cities, including India and Ceylon connected firms. The directory fragment, published under authority of the India and Ceylon Commissioner, reads like a rolodex of traders such as W. A. Bourne, Court House Grocery Co., Quong Lee & Co., Koch's Aurora Tea Store, Spanos Bros., and many others, with street addresses and cross references.
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