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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1907
Page
4
The notice outlines delivery charges for the Indianapolis Sun established in 1888. It lists carrier rates within the city at six cents per week and mentions outside-city pricing and annual options in incomplete figures.
A special depository bill targeted at Marion County is proposed in the Senate. Senator Cox carries it at Treasurer-elect Edward J. Robison’s request as Republican pledges to reform public money handling are questioned. If not a general measure, Robison’s bill could fulfill county promises and show party fidelity amid shifting support.
U S authorities discuss criminal prosecutions against Montreal school board members who failed to provide fire escapes at a school where a deadly blaze claimed many young lives. The debate mirrors American legal approaches to accountability.
Coroner report from Benton county on the Queen City Special collision near Fowler on January 19 blames train crews and officials for gross negligence. The piece notes no arrests or prosecutions are likely due to weak evidence, questions why officials are held responsible in one ruling but not in court, and warns railroads may operate with impunity unless another legal path is found.
The passage notes the Harrimans and Hills accumulating millions through railroad securities while leaving the railroads to operate largely on their own, free from tight controls or interference. The tone suggests a critical view of entrenched financial maneuvering in the rail industry.
The text portrays E. H. Harriman as a dominant figure in railroad politics, likening railroads to his playthings and highlighting his influential, hands on approach to strategic moves in the industry.
A statewide veto blocks a Marion county driven measure to raise the Indianapolis Board of Public Safety salaries from 600 to 1200 a year. The bill passed the legislature with overwhelming support and mirrored local backing from officials and citizens, provoking strong local rebuke.
A compact remark compares Panama canal dirt removal with Washington efforts. The comment highlights a desire for aggressive cleanup as a symbol of progress across major waterway works.
The chamber approved Senator Cox’s 60 cent gas bill amid sharp debate. The measure, set to take effect after two years, will let the city test the price when a new contract is sought. Supporters praise Cox while opponents question motives rather than the facts.
A Boston physician contends he invented appendicitis in 1886 to explain the rising cost of living since that era. The claim frames medical history as a driver of economic trends, presenting a provocative, if fictional, causal link.
After several peaceful days Washington announces a full reorganization of the Panama canal force. Engineer Stevens, next to resign, has done so, as upheavals in the canal enterprise suggest a rushed pace to complete the project.
The canal commission reshuffles leadership and abandons the contract plan after evaluating bids. A new chief engineer will be appointed from the army engineering corps as Stevens resigns. The move aims to secure better results and lower costs for the isthmus project amid uncertainty over the right person to lead the construction.
The Thaw case moves back to expert review as concerns over publication of grisly details prompt readers to focus on other newspaper content. The shift highlights ongoing scrutiny and calls for caution in reporting sensitive material.
Representative Mondell of Wyoming faces an official probe over a potential conflict as Secretary Hitchcock investigates Mondell's recent homestead purchase in Wyoming. The dispute over public lands policy intensifies as inquiry proceeds.
A writer proposed that a $173 000 shortfall at Chicago subtreasury was a clerical error. He suggested the subtreasury falls under the control of the post office department.
The writer Mr. George Bernard Shaw plans a new play in which George Washington appears. The project aims to counter the hatchet tale and argue Washington is Irish.
The article notes Harriman's talent spans more than invention as he also focuses on persuading people to pay for his creations after they exist. It highlights the dual nature of his genius as both creator and marketer.
A comment notes several quitters from a Panama assignment seemingly fail to meet the high Talt standard for the role, implying weak qualifications and the challenge of filling the position.
Report notes a ground hog fled to its hole quickly, perhaps reacting to the legislature being in session rather than solely to weather. The line blends natural event with political schedules in a light, humorous tone.
A Boston law school lecturer argues that morality holds much weight in law while a New York case highlights the same theme with a major moral dimension influencing legal outcomes.
Edward J. Robison, building on political reputation, calls for a pledge that becomes binding once voters elect him. He argues the commitment should govern post election actions and policy priorities.
Secretary Shaw suggests he will leave politics and remarks that he has now found a unifying issue for Iowa Republicans aligning them on a single platform. He hints at broad support within the party for this stance as a cohesive position.
Tom Johnson predicts free street cars will appear soon, a claim he links to Bryan moving into the White House, suggesting synchronized timing with national events. The remark echoes political rhetoric and transportation promises of the era.
The passage contrasts Showman Bailey with a renowned Texan statesman by name, noting difficulty in distinguishing advertising prowess and public presence between the two figures.
A congressman is paid 20 cents a mile for travel to and from Washington. The reimbursement yields a modest income depending on distance, with routes through Indiana and Ohio highlighted in the report.
If mild spring weather continues into spring, the last passenger of the water wagon is likely to slip to the ground quietly and without drawing attention.
As the army advances to construct the canal, the speaker argues California should refrain from declaring war on Japan at this time, citing strategic and regional considerations.
Mr. Stevens contemplates a pivotal moment of retirement as Panama's time unfolds through psychological moments. The Vincennes distillery’s destruction in fire leaves residents dispirited and wary of the town’s fortunes.
Legislators grow tired of temperance measures as high license and remonstrance bills drain time. Senators dodge votes, with Benz threatening indefinite postponement and others ducking at key moments. Readers meet Miss Ethel Black, lobbyists swarm, and social events hint at a busy session including a Woodmen gathering and a March reception at Fairbanks residence.
The Minneapolis Journal notes Swettenham’s message to Admiral Davis that burying the dead is just a matter of convenience as bodies are recovered from the Kingston ruins. The quotation underscores a grim assessment of emergency burial needs amid disaster.
A Washington Star note reports a Kentucky family that has had four sets of twins in the last seven years. The item comments on people going to extremes to win favor with President Roosevelt.
A collage of anecdotes on Indians at an exposition includes a Boston girl’s playful talk with a brave, a full blood squaw at Reno Bank, and a tale from George Vaux Jr. on Indian commissioners. Also notes Park donor William Letchworth and a Red Rock Opinion clash over an Otoe chief’s bill dispute.
The Ohio State Journal notes Roosevelt backs Taft as his faithful tribune nears relinquishing leadership. It argues no successor matches Taft and Roosevelt’s near stance and questions who will follow as the most important choice.
Senator Forakerillowry shifts toward arresting Brownerville white residents who shot at the negro soldiers, signaling growing punitive measures. The Baltimore Sun reports this stance as part of the national debate on civil unrest and justice.
A World editorial poem laments the era of plenty critique by Ww. E. P. French Captain U. S. Army from the New York World. It questions wealth concentration and social excess across society including workers and capital owners.
A breezy miscellany showcases animals and nature as students debate eagle shade, squirrel senses, ostrich egg care, and the intelligence of geese. It laments horse misfortunes, mocks horse reliance, and cites Darwin and Bulman debates on bee and flower evolution. Loyal Kellogg dies in poverty after a failed flour corner scheme linked to Civil War hardships.
The Trades Unionist denounces the Sunday comic section as harmful to youths, arguing its sensational crime imagery and slang degrade moral, mental, and artistic standards and lower humor to horse-play.
The Chicago Inter Ocean condemns xenophobic demands, noting a China man who raised a check from eight dollars to eight thousand and cashed it. It argues such talent will not threaten the honest American workingman.
Chicago Post outlines the Bryan Beveridge clash in a print debate on national issues. Beveridge, backing Roosevelt era Republicans, is described as aggressive and strategic, while Bryan represents the Democratic leadership. The piece highlights implications for the upcoming presidential campaign and Beveridge's emergence as a national figure.
Col Bryan is described as having brains to edit a paper yet lacking funds to run one. The Kansas City Journal notes he is among the rare exceptions who does have the money, suggesting a有 contrast between intellect and finances in press ownership.
The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune notes the Senate Democrats face internal divisions over an available reader policy, comparing them to non senate Democrats uneasy about a potential reader aid plan.
A Milwaukee coal of rebating fines drew attention as a railroad was fined 15000 dollars, while an ice company benefited from the rebate, provoking dismay among readers of the Sentinel.
A poem by Frank L. Stanton printed in the Atlanta Constitution reflects a steadfast, hopeful view of life beyond the Jordan as a bright, appealing afterworld. The speaker refuses to despair or resign, proclaiming contentment with earthly life and readiness to depart only when called home.
Washington Herald notes the Senate moves slowly with measured judgment. It cites a four year delay to decide a senator not guilty of polygamy should not be expelled, illustrating the chamber’s cautious approach.
The writing urges careful examination of spending to uncover disposed income and build savings. It notes coins add to dollars and dollars in a strong company’s account grow a substantial fund for future need, urging starting today with a sizable figure like 1,080,000.08.
A jumble of Washington anecdotes features Senator Platt discussing Mormons with Senator Carter and remarks on Senator Bacon’s term. Highlights include Cannon’s modest salary claim and a South American envoy at a reception who discreetly switches gloves mid-queue.
Philadelphia Inquirer notes concern that sufficient Japanese residents may have entered the Philippines to outvote Filipinos before rights extension.
New York Evening Sun questions Texas decadence and Bailey ascribes unresolved conflict to the senator. The item hints at political critique and ongoing disputes without detailing events.
The Chicago Post reports John L. Sullivan was knocked out again yesterday after Cardinal Gibbons branded the incident apocryphal and Sullivan took the count.
Fragmentary note links oil price increases to broader costs with garbled terms and unclear sources. core idea notes a causal relation between rising oil and higher prices echoed in a cryptic line.
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