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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1906
Page
4
A Indianapolis column rails at costly paving practices exposing repetitive road work, rising costs, and contractor influence. It argues pavement quality cannot endure, urges reform, and cites Dr Hurty on public health and spitting, plus political maneuvering around state party leadership.
A New York editorial endorses Mayor McClellan as honest and healthful, notes his independence from Tammany Hall, and predicts solid support from Gotham’s voters. It contrasts his lineage with civil war era leadership and dismisses rumors of James J. Hill’s retirement.
A fragmentary opinion piece notes Dr. Washington Gladden and Lawson discuss shifting life outlooks with hundreds of thousands thinking differently about life and insurance. References John A. McCall considering quitting. Mentions Hockemer and Hockefeller advising focus beyond money. Washington county brides veils spark satire.
A fragmentary historical note discusses Ohio's new governor serving as a Civil War chaplain, praised for wisdom and public virtue. It then shifts to denunciations of publicity tactics and examples of promotional self-promotion in Atlantic City and Baltimore society. The piece touches on public figures like Andrew Carnegie and Judge Hamilton, with remarks on media and fame.
A fragmentary passage notes a swift dip at a watering place, mentions a West to East journey beginning from frozen regions to Atlanca, and credits Jim ginny the rolling chair magnate for publicity and advertising pointers advancing the resort year in 1906.
Rev William Asher of New York joined the Long Acre Athletic Club event and preached during the fights. He urged the crowd to show hands, praised the bout as fair, and claimed the devil can be defeated in three rounds. The audience called him the real goods for his striking entrance and audience reaction. The piece also critiques Senator Reed Smoot and a statue question about Henry Hudson.
King George of Greece, while incognito, was fired at during an entry attempt. the intruder was repelled. The next day the king summoned the sentry, thanked him for defense, and awarded a minor military order.
An English judge at the Old Bailey in London handed a prisoner to Salvation Army care and said the Army’s work seemed worth double that of all the churches in the country combined. The remark emphasized the Salvation Army’s perceived value in aiding offenders.
J Pierpont Morgan plans to assemble his private library with thousands of valuable volumes gathered by him and agents. Representatives continue scouring Europe for rare volumes to place on shelves.
Readable anecdotes recount lively moments in Congress and with Mrs Roosevelt at Oyster Bay. Senators Beveridge Adams Langworth and Warner are lampooned as poor speakers while Langworth jokes about Korea marriage customs. A toast to President and Mrs. Roosevelt ends with Knox gifting butter for Thanksgiving.
Reports from Indianapolis reflect varied views on climate, money discrimination, and politics. C A Bachelor in Manila contrasts tropical heat with American life, while F Watson Hiewit notes cross border currency challenges. Dr T R Taylor compares northern and southern Indiana climates, and Homer E Cotton details Tenth district interest in a new chairman, signaling rising political activity as farmers return from holidays.
A brief Chicago Record-Herald quote reflects disappointment in imagined resemblance to a heroic suitor. The excerpt mocks forming ideas about a person upon introduction and comments on appearance and wit.
Congressman Longworth champions a measure to appropriate five million dollars to fund residences in foreign capitals for American ambassadors. Supported by professor A. D. White, the proposal reflects the envoy experience of figures like St. Petersburg and Berlin, emphasizing diplomatic needs this winter.
Fragmentary lines from a Washington Post piece suggest Ambassador Teta han hires an rarl'a gan as a butler to prevent a rival from seizing power. Mentions Melit ds Loo Thoroughly American and 9 Man's Plat as potential leverage.
A Minneapolis Journal analysis notes vast urban paving investments in the early 1900s, with $330 million spent as 210000 to 2100,000 people in large cities funded curbing and sidewalks. It argues lack of science, political meddling, and shifting engineers hinder consistent, optimal street paving.
State politics swirl as Dr. Good and Senator Ulrey face no clear backing for higher office. Landis aids no promises of consulates. Sheridan and Cowgill enter statewide jockeying. Brick and Langis push measures on district governance as campaigns loom in Indiana.
When Finis comes the Book is closed and Fancy fades as stages of a pilgrimage fall away. The thorn thickens beyond rage and much remains unknown for all to suppose. The awit tide flows. the worker mainly wins his wage, and Time will sweep both friend and foe when Finis comes.
A Little Rock civil service commissioner denounces catch questions as cruel and ineffective. He cites an examiner testing applicants for hearing with a ticking watch, proving deception and bias. Other remarks critique optimism and a humorous tale about a clever dog and a piano player neighbor.
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