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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1906
Page
4
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A heated uproar follows the Rothschild appointment to succeed Archibald Young as customs collector at Indianapolis. The piece argues the record shows merit, denounces overreaction by Overstreet and allies, and defends Beveridge’s stance and the president’s promise. It asserts Rothschild’s fitness and counters claims the appointment was political.
The New Rochelle forum weighs President Roosevelt's stance on large families. Rev. O R Lovejoy argues against promoting widespread childbearing for the poor, warning of welfare costs and moral risk. He cites factory wages and living costs, urging adherence to natural law over reform.
The article discusses Mrs Morris’s removal from the White House amid claims of nervous prostration. It states no proof of assault and questions whether rights were violated. It notes her brother Congressman Hull and a public dispute, concluding sympathy is for her, while congressional inquiry remains debated. It also mentions Nick Longworth’s social standing and possessions.
Reports from major libraries highlight open-shelf browsing and mass access as key to public education. Louisville Free Public Library reports 28 473 readers in the main room while Louisville becomes a deposit station for Library of Congress cards, enabling vast author cataloging.
South Bend and Terre Haute show longer open shelf systems than Indianapolis, with many high demand volumes on open reference shelves accessible in other cities. The piece urges revising the catalog and expanding Sunday access, praising libraries as a public treasure house and urging readers to use books fully. It also notes Missouri attorney general questioning H. A. Rogers of the Standard Oil firm and identifying the New York ad lawyer.
A column argues against Senator Reed Smoot, charging he represents the Mormon hierarchy and plural marriage. It accuses the Twelve Apostles of pledges to avenge Smiths, and criticizes Smiths polyandrous life. The piece urges action by voters and a Senate purge.
Casele Chadwick begins a ten year prison term after a U S circuit court judge rejects claims of error in the prior proceeding. The piece notes other defendants remain at large while critics call for reforms to fines and punishment and discusses Rogers and the Pierce Waters investigation.
Ad text promotes Mrs Winston's soothing Byrup for teething children. Claims to ease teeth pain and wind colic, soothe gums, and cure diarrhea. Mentions price twenty five cents per bottle.
A harsh editorial rebukes Ruthless Invasion of Sacred Precincts and criticizes Benater Beveridge for entering Mr Overstreet’s new post office building without consent. It contrasts the open corner stone ceremonies of past public buildings with the exclusive approach taken here and questions Roosevelt’s role, urging Overstreet to stay and complete the army post and boulevard project.
An editorial condemns New Jersey officials for clemency delays in the case of Antoinette Told a Tallan woman sentenced to death for murder. It argues the trial lacked justification and the public should resist a state tolerating execution for a defense of home honor. The piece contrasts harsher outcomes for theft or robbery with this death sentence and calls for action.
A fragment discusses senatorial courtesy and a humorous query about requests, paired with a Parisian style note on London fashion. It mentions a masculine look with silk stockings, fur collar, jeweled pin, and a decorative knot, reflecting period commentary.
A collage of feisty animal phrases and satirical tributes. The piece weaves fables of goats, bulls, owls, rats, and hawks with quips about hunting and danger. It shifts to brief chides from papers lampooning public figures and ends with a patriotic poem about vigor and youth.
The resignation of Grand Duke Dmitri Constantinovitch, master of the imperial horde, at St. Petersburg, has been accepted. The note suggests he won't be biased and comments on his unfamiliarity with certain terms. An unrelated Pittsburgh note mentions a chorus girls strike at the Metropolitan Opera not affecting a local millionaire.
A quotation from Strickland W. Gillian in the Reader for December praises the value of a friend with few but loyal companions. It contrasts visible popularity with inward virtue and quiet influence, noting that a friend unliked by many can hold immense unseen riches.
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