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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1910
Page
12
Senator Dolliver defends Insurgent ranks against executive attacks over patronage in states and offices. Bristow denounces denying his postmaster choice in Salina while Curtis backings favor the Standpat line. Iowa Republicans back Dolliver and Bristow, while public pressure grows as rift widens between insurgents and administration.
The public rejects petty offices as bribes and resents the motive behind denial. Citizens see the act as punishing true representatives, labeling it an insult to honest voters who refuse to trade conscience for political gain.
The text argues the administration forced repudiation in Kansas and Iowa but not the Republican party. It notes the masses distinguish the administration from Republicans and recalls Senator Dolliver who warned against bribing the people with offices, predicting failure and condemnation for those who tried.
Theodore Roosevelt asserts that leaders must derive strength from the people and govern in line with public interests, criticizing Taft administration alignment with Aldrich and Cannon. He praises insurgent aims for leadership in accord with citizens’ ideals, warning against leadership controlled by entrenched interests.
A collection of editorial quips from several papers highlighting sharp lines about political rivals. Notable jabs reference Hughes, a candidate. contrasts between mudslinging and cleaner campaigning and a colorful remark about a mother in law attributed to a Grand Rapids Press item.
The Philadelphia Star suggests Mr. Bryan might help Republicans and Mr. Watt could aid Democrats if they campaigned nationwide. The remark hints at cross party appeal in a national political effort.
A Charleston News and Courier quotation laments that many plutocrats claim honesty as the best policy yet have never actually tried it, reflecting skepticism about elite integrity.
The Charleston News and Courier notes a contemporary claim that Oklahoma suffers from over capitalization, yet urges focus on the state's constitution and its strength amid financial pressures.
The excerpt presents a personal credo attributed to Abraham Lincoln, affirming relentless effort and self-belief regardless of outcomes. It frames accountability through moral resolve, suggesting success or failure will be judged by the end result and not by critics or naysayers.
A fragment discussing two kinds of pleasure life offers active and passive. It reasons that conscious destiny control grows with circumstance and future shifts. It argues conduct sustains pleasure longer than surroundings, noting conduct as three parts of life.
Poem fragment sets a parent’s heart against a child’s plea to enter. The speaker recalls secure doors and a firm lock then opens to the baby’s timorous knock seeking entry. The verse questions if a heavenly father would heed the truant’s supplicating cry beyond life’s gate.
Virginia implements a new anti cussing law prompting dress makers to work overnight to design gowns with hook up fronts. The Globe notes this unusual compliance trend as workers adapt to the legislation influencing public discourse and attire.
Statement from Washington Herald urging resilience if famous boxing figures John Lawrence Sullivan Bob Fitzsimmons Battling Nelson and James J Corbett vanish. reflects era’s humorous fear over public figures and national sentiment.
A Lenient People notes there are no reports of killings of Fourth of July orators and remarks that the times are certainly peaceful, reflecting a calm public mood and restrained violence in the era.
A Baltimore Sun meditation warns water can drown careless swimmers. urges care and precaution to prevent accidents and loss of life.
A three legged dog born of an accident teaches a lesson on carrying injuries. The pup hops on three legs after swelling affection from the family, yet can return to four when chased. The writer notes many people cling to wounds for sympathy, urging a yelp then moving on.
Rochester Evening Times notes Bryan’s article advising young men to seek success and suggests that copying his advice would be a poor plan, judging by his record. The piece critiques the approach as imprudent and tongue in cheek.
The Florida Times Union notes it is strange that Editor Bok was not employed by any syndicate to cover the major literary fight, unlike other literary clashes that were well attended by reporters from various outlets.
The Ohie State Journal reports Ballinger calling Poindexter a rank socialist and attacks progressive Republicans who oppose the secretary of the interior, urging resignation amid partisan clashes.
A condensed verse recounts Shadrach Meshach and Abednego calmly facing Nebuchadnezzar’s fiery furnace. The trio shows steadiness, refusing panic or self pity as they endure extreme heat without complaint. The piece cites biblical figures to praise composure under trial.
Mr Browning proclaims a great day as his daughter makes her debut at home. Mrs Diggle, surprised, reveals her husband has already been out for a month. The Tatler notes the social moment with wit and amusement.
A Brooklyn Life humorous note recounts a Milwaukee German speaking of sauerkraut as a staple. He jokes about high cabbage prices, saying they make six to eight barrels yearly though this year costs are too high. He notes storing two to three barrels at home for sickness.
A London Tit Bita anecdote recalls a steamboat sharper seeking a sermon from a priest. The priest replies you could have heard me last Sunday if you had been where you should have been, naming the county jail.
A quote from Frank A. Munsey proclaims the newspaper as the forum of the people, the place where plain readers can be heard, underscoring the paper’s role in public voice and community advocacy.
Henry W. Ballour of Indianapolis argues Taft’s push to prosecute labor organizing echoes 14th century restrictions and old English statutes. The piece critiques the president’s leniency to capital, cites McClure’s interview, cites Roe rs on unions and capital, and draws parallels to Moses and Pharoah, urging a humane progress.
The piece argues judges should testify under oath like jurors and questions whether judges’ finances, travels, and relatives could bias court decisions. It voices a call for insurgent, reform-minded politics in Ohio, urging parties to offer moral platforms and trustworthy candidates for governor and senator to curb big-business influence.
James R. Garfield leads the pro progressive Republicans of Ohio by outlining a broad platform. He argues for independence from party machines and says a Garfield-named or similarly independent governor could boost reform. The piece asserts Ohio voters have been misled by GOP stand-patters and need a clean party renewal to counter taft aldrich tariff stances.
A freckled youth on a roadside fence boasts of money in cattle and recounts a tourist encounter. He describes an automobile hitting a spotted calf, a man with large spectacles giving five dollars, and the calf not belonging to him. He hints at repeating the trick with another calf to profit.
A short feature from the Chicago Record-Herald quotes Josetta Haines Combs urging marriage as heroism. It wryly notes married life's realities, including cooks and collectors, contrasting ideal and practical views on matrimony.
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