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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1905
Page
4
In this editorial from The Craven Press, criticism targets Indianapolis newspapers for ducking cand idates in the primary. It accuses two papers of cowardice for dodging the public’s choices and praising defeats, while praising Mr. Bookwater and noting a strong Republican councilman ticket as a contrast.
Judge Carter rejected the asphalt barons claim in the Bitulithic paving suit and upheld placing a patented pavement if property owners demand it. The editorial urges Indianapolis officials to halt further litigation and curb the so called asphalt gang and their backers, arguing they threaten city improvements and misuse the courts. It cites John Hay to stress government accountability.
A Roosevelt Harvard speech denounces what it calls legal lawlessness by wealthy clients aided by lawyers who help them dodge statutes. It likens top trust lawyers earning 50 000 to 100 000 yearly to pirate pilots, accusing them of selling honor and defrauding the public.
A columnist attacks trust lawyers as the real anarchists undermining the rule of law. They warn that financial institutions like the Equitable edge toward forbidden seas and fuel distrust across the country, arguing that evasion of law breeds anger and potential chaos. The piece also mentions Gov Hanly and a horse race amid the charged rhetoric.
A reflective essay contrasts twentieth century Moscow unrest with 1789 Paris through vivid images of barricades, executions, and revolutionary ferocity. It cites Dickens as humane prophet and warns that oppression and licentious rule breed the same brutal fruits when repeated across eras and nations.
A miscellaneous column in the Orrville Ohio paper quotes a University of Chicago professor on immortality, references Ida Tarbell and Rockefeller, questions about a contractor Bilden and a wind incident, and notes President Roosevelt as a peacemaker plus Panama Canal talk. It recalls Samuel Plumer caught in Friday rain while returning from Wooster to pay taxes.
A string of brief notes from Indiana and Illinois towns describes cases of medical emergencies a melon crop forecast a gas strike a suicide a fatal shooting a boating death organ purchase post office theft a poisoning attempt a prison placement and a pigeon relay race ending in Boston.
The Grand opera house burned Sunday night in Portsmouth Ohio. The Grand hotel in the same block was damaged by water. Firemen battled the blaze as nearby buildings faced smoke and water damage.
A Melrose tale told by Mary Livermore shows a lesson for husbands. A friend jejunely notes loneliness while her husband travels in Europe. The woman reveals she simply places his newspaper at his plate and often forgets he is away.
Robert H. Tracy of Wentworth Avenue faced a fine for violating compulsory education law after claiming his 11 year old son, who weighs just over 12 pounds, could not attend school due to mandigestion and crowding at the desk. The judge did not accept the excuse and Tracy agreed his son would attend school going forward, even if by bus if needed.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer piece quotes a hospital surgeon linking facial paralysis to repeated jokes faced by bank tellers photographers and elevator operators. He attributes the condition to constant laughter prompts from customers and urges workers to seek different lines of work to avoid long term harm.
Passengers entering a Market Street tall building elevator noticed the young operator had been deeply engaged with a book lying on his stool. He started the ride absorbed, nearly distracted, as all aboard rose past the sixth floor, glimpsing the title and pages.
The New Long Distance Telephone Company offers a first mortgage bond issue at 4 percent price with accrued interest. The bonds cover 10 miles of telephone lines with exchanges and property serving 160000 subscribers in Indiana. The system shows rising income, over 60000 telephones within miles of Indianapolis, and a strong outlook as the market for the issue. The Union Trust Company acts as reference.
A Philadelphia Telegraph item relates Pat a once‑upright citizen who slipped from virtue and assaulted two men over voting rights. In a court scene the judge asks for a defense as Pat mumbles yes and no, awaiting sentencing for attempting to deprive others of future elections.
Baron Komura, Japan's foreign minister, is reported to become chief peace commissioner instead of Baronre Mar cuts Re, signaling a key change in diplomatic leadership. The notice notes uncertainty surrounding the appointment and reflects ongoing Tokyo diplomacy.
On Tuesday July 4 1903 the day is unfavorable with anxiety in business and many risks with money. Quarreling and disputes are advised against and a child born that year may be quick to anger and difficult to manage. A female may be very happy in marriage if certain conditions align.
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