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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1907
Page
4
A proposed Indiana general assembly bill would let mayors appoint police boards, potentially enabling towns to be wide open or strictly closed by local vote. Critics say the plan bypasses state control and could permit communities to ignore liquor and gambling laws, while supporters frame it as true self governance.
A public remark denounces selective enforcement and urges strict application of laws to protect public morality. It warns laxity harms the community and argues the legislature must enforce all provisions fairly, weighing any just reasons for bills but prioritizing law enforcement.
Residents along Central Ave hold out hope as improved transport links are planned for other routes. The plan aims to reduce congestion and provide faster connections, with officials citing broader regional benefits and potential timetable adjustments in coming weeks.
The Indianapolis Star mocks the National Republican committee’s leadership change, portraying its coverage as colored by editor wishes. It describes opposition to Mr. New, and previews a pageant of plans and tensions as Cortelyou names New and a West Virginia senator weighs the committee’s choice.
The piece recounts a January press saga where the Star mocked opposition to a New administration, noting headlines about calls for a meeting, withdrawals, and editorial pranks. It lauds the Star as a symbol of a new journalism that aims to amuse the public and test editorial aims in Indianapolis.
Carrie Nation asserts that too many dances are just plain hugging. The response strongly objects to diminishing the term plain and defends the description as too vague.
The article notes aggressive reform against railroads amid charges of discriminatory pricing and overcharging. Legislators propose many measures including two cent fare plans, urging careful evaluation to ensure real abuses are corrected rather than passing bills aimed at railroads alone.
After distributing the spoils, members of the general assembly left feeling patriotic and satisfied with their actions and the day's events.
The piece praises session work aimed at reducing accidents and improving safety in dangerous industries such as mining and railroads. It argues life should be valued over profits and urges lawmakers to pass measures that compel safer conditions and better protections for workers, noting frequent focus on profit over safety.
The latest action by Senator Foraker produced little more than a noisy display with no lasting policy impact. A brief clash over procedure dominated the scene, yielding no substantive changes or clear gains for supporters.
The News opposes the proposed city building project, not on alleged defects but as an obstacle to Mayor Bookwalter's initiative. The paper accuses it of blocking progress and aligns with opponents in Indian politics.
A city needs an auditorium and officials push a plan to fund it, but the News condemns the effort, accusing it of personal vendetta against Mayor Charles A. Bookwalter. The piece argues the city would gain a needed public facility despite the paper’s hostile stance.
A Chicago man shot a barkeeper after being refused a glass of beer. The report contrasts the incident with a Texas case where a man was shot over a similar refusal.
The Kansas City Post argues the true problem is the existence of colored troops, claiming no disturbances would occur if such troops did not exist and labeling the stance as philosophical.
The text notes that lawmaking ranks lower among congressmen priorities yet they still draw salaries. It implies lawmakers focus less on legislation while maintaining compensation.
A Japanese newspaper decries statesmen who legislate and profit, echoing an old saying that wisdom without restraint is folly. The remark frames political integrity as essential, arguing that mixing policy with personal gain undermines governance.
A remark by Leslie M. Shaw about less prosperity is read as a veiled signal that he intends to seek the Democratic nomination for president. The comment is viewed as forecasting a political move within party circles.
A remark suggests Russia hid General Kuropatkin’s history of the Russo-Japanese War fearing it might provoke Japan to retaliate. The comment implies concern over revelations that could affect future conflict dynamics.
In New York horse cars are to be replaced by electric vehicles and the shift suggests Philadelphia may follow in time, signaling a broader move toward modern urban transit.
The statement notes that reducing the free pass increases Saturday and Sunday hotel receipts during the legislature session. It frames a shift in behavior, linking the decline of free passes to higher weekend hotel income as lawmakers convene.
Pittsburg issued a general order to arrest all suspicious characters but it was clarified that the directive did not apply to the police. The mishap caused widespread confusion before the exemption was confirmed.
State Senator Butt of Arkansas is now serving a term in the state prison after a bribery conviction. The case highlights reform pressures and ongoing corruption prosecutions in state politics.
If the Republican statesmen do not halt their fight against the president they are likely to provoke a noise that could wake up tariff revision efforts.
The Indiana state senate is acquainted with the Lord's Prayer as part of a ceremonial or reflective moment. Observers note a mood of encouragement and assurance during proceedings.
The line of inquiry asks why not every community should have local self government, examining the balance between localized control and broader administrative efficiency. It weighs civic autonomy against the need for uniform standards and resource sharing among districts.
A Toledo Blade reflection notes many men feel capable of filling the presidency, expressing pride in the nation's democratic system and its pool of potential leaders. The brief comment emphasizes confidence in American governance and citizenry.
A Weehington Herald item questions China’s stance on ancestor worship and asks rhetorically if China has sons and daughters with vigor or purpose, reflecting a critical remark about cultural custom.
A Milwaukee News item ponders John LD Rockefeller and a hypothetical early platitude strategy that could have produced a famous phrase and aided a presidential election. The note blends archival flair with speculative political branding.
Ww. G David of Findlay Ohio recalls trusts that think the public is lunatics and quibble past law. Health and diplomacy anecdotes follow with remarks by Darlington Gorky Foster Lowell and a Portland rail worker tale. A Boston Herald anecdote ends the fragment with a lunch counter carpet bag story.
A poetic fragment reflects on life as a sudden torch across time, asking why it burns briefly and what darkness lies ahead. The verse notes unanswered questions, an uncertain path from shadow to day, and ends with a suggestion that the journey continues though silenced.
Senator Wood leads a push for a Sunday off for barbers while courting union labor and distant business interests. past ties to J Frank Hanly color politics as temperance moves sway support. Agriculture pavilion for state fair faces funding debate. Mattingly backs high license reforms to boost school revenue. Slack backs popular vote for U S senators as demand grows. Kittinger remains a forceful presence amid wide-ranging bills, including a two-cent railroad fare measure.
Representative Fred Landis of Indiana rues lost letters since leaving office and jokes about writing Experiences of a Rural Member of Congress He lampshoots a pension plea from a veteran and riffs on Indiana postmaster vacancies Meanwhile Public Printer Stillings tweaks visitor hours prompting House discontent over vehicle use rules.
Prof Brander Matthews will hear us out in the statement that in the phrase wreckless railroads the w is as silent as death Richmond Times-Dispatch report.
A report in the St. Louis Globe Democrat warns of a conspiracy to set western prairies ablaze in a scheme connected to Col. Bryan. Authorities urged vigilance and to inform the Fire Warden about any suspicious activity.
A New York report notes an average bystander named William E Chandler in a scene involving Roosevelt and a crate. The piece stresses no serious injuries occur despite the strained situation and mentions the bystander in passing.
A collection of residents and observers share thoughts on trust legislation, Indianapolis real estate growth, campaign financing, and urban progress. Contributors include Albert Cottey, W. H. Nicker son, Lewis Miller, Thomas Ballard, Rev. Albert L. Hurlstone, Charles S&S. Grout, Merlen Walken, Charles C. Downey, Charles G. Davis, Dr. John L. Reeves, Sid Conger, Robert Hosea, c. g. Barley, and others.
A New York Mall editorial suggests naming E H Harriman as secretary of transportation if the government enters the railroad business. It argues the task of managing railroads would come easy to him and would benefit the nation.
The Washington Herald notes prosperity shifts to an unusual angle where a few eggs may be valued higher than the hen that laid them while asking if a fine beefsteak is often worth more than the seller. Birmingham News.
The Kansas City Journal reports a query about whether Adam was black and notes a prominent negro theologian's assertion. It asks what Senator Tillman thinks of Adam's ancestry, seeking his view on the matter and any implications for public inquiry.
Archduke Leopold seeks a divorce on grounds of his wife’s attachment to vegetarianism, a move the Detroit Free Press notes clears him of any insinuation that he is a vegetable.
A reflective slogan from Chicago News urges readers to pace themselves and avoid rushing. It emphasizes prudence and consideration for others in daily tasks and decisions. No specific event or person is named.
A playful Boston transcript style riddle asks who arrived with gifts after a honeymoon, who stirred marital strife and sided with the wife, who kept the latchkey and stayed late, who forced a big D, who teased the speaker about sets, who dressed the wife boldly and ran up bills, who stole the speaker’s tobacco and condemned cigars, and who called men wretches, all in a comic reminiscence set in Boston.
The piece catalogs actresses Fay Templeton Blanche Ring and others who rescue failing productions by transforming them into successes. It recounts anecdotes of performers like Adele Ristézia Henry Dixey Julia Dean and Richard Mansfield and notes a Dresden opera singer declining paid promotional bursts for genuine acclaim.
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