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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1907
Page
4
The text argues home duties reduce lingering at stores and gossip keeps wives engaged, lessening brood ing or melancholia. It suggests rural free delivery may protect against mental illness among marooned farmers' wives, while criticizing the tobacco trust for 5-cent cigars.
A federal suit seeks to dissolve the American Tobacco Co and name 64 co defendants and 29 individuals. It accuses the tobacco trust of illegal monopoly practices, price gouging, and cruel underselling aimed at crushing independent dealers and growers. The action aims for criminal prosecutions under Sherman anti trust law amendments and signals federal intent to jail offenders.
A newspaper column argues against trusting to precedent to shield illegal trusts from reform. It defends Roosevelt as the proper standard and urges justice and adaptive methods to meet new emergencies. The piece attacks Fairbanks and Knox allies for clinging to old forms while urging equal rights and public welfare.
Federal subpoenas are due for Mr. B. Durham, Mr. D. Mixture, and Mr. Caporal, plus Mr. P. Stogie, according to court records and notices. The action targets several individuals with pending legal processes and scheduled deadlines at federal agencies.
A Wisconsin man claims rural free delivery drives farm wives toward insanity by leaving them more isolated. The Sun questions the assertion and notes recent counter statements refuting rising lunacy among farm families.
A brief note extols Mr. Fairbanks as a great emissary of calm and wishes a peaceful convergence. The praise frames him as a peacemaker and calls for harmony in broader civic or diplomatic efforts.
Senator Bankhead of Alabama rose from plain congressman to senator after Captain Hobson’s bid and Richmond Pear son Hobson’s ambition. A vacancy arose when death opened a seat, and Bankhead was named to fill it as Alabama’s legislature ratified the choice, leaving Hobson surprised by the turn.
Mason City Iowa enforces a tight lid on Sunday activities banning church bell ringing and serving as a curfew on sounds. Mosquitoes are reportedly silenced by the town’s quieting measures.
Secretary Cortelyou promotes Miss Henrietta M. Kelly to $2,000 a year in the Treasury, the first female government employee to reach that level. The move rewards attention to duty and business qualifications, promising renewed incentive among women in the department.
The remarks argue that striving to improve labor standards reflects good intent and wiser action to enhance service and public welfare. The text contends child labor practices in the nation are indefensible by any imagination and prejudice.
A critique of rising infant mortality linked to maternal workforce. Cites science, Beveridge proposals, and English and Japanese examples. Argues women’s place is the home, with data on infant deaths among mothers who work versus those who stay home.
A Bloomington baby ingested a rat biscuit and survived thanks to vigilant physicians and family members. The piece stresses extreme caution with poisons like carbolic acid and antiseptic tablets and rat killers, urging careful storage beyond reach of children to prevent fatal accidents.
The Kansas City Journal declines to label the event a rescue, stating that Mr Fairbanks likely waded to the girl’s relief rather than performing a formal rescue. The wording emphasizes a cautious interpretation of the act and avoids definitive rescue language.
Barons from Pittsburg are being classed with the dukes from abroad as undesirable husbands in the matrimonial market, reflecting social snobbery and regional reputation.
George Bruce Cortelyou is shaping policies as he reorganizes the treasury department and plans further adjustments to the nation’s financial portfolio. The next focus reportedly targets efficiency and oversight across tax, currency, and fiscal management.
Nature Faker Long says the administration uses naval agitation as a political ploy to obscure the bobcat issue, framing the move as a distraction from the primary controversy.
The stock of 40 cocktails appears to have provoked a notable change in the Fairbanks temperament, with reports noting increased irritability and heated exchanges among residents. Authorities urged calm as social tensions rose following the drinks.
The question asks what would be done with the $29,000,000 in fines from Standard Oil. It speculates the money might be used to fund a certain initiative but no definitive allocation is stated.
The New York World argues that Kentucky meant Roosevelt when it called for a candidate in line with Roosevelt policies and predicts Indiana and others will follow. The piece frames Roosevelt as the de facto national choice and notes the Japan relationship as a contextual undercurrent.
A collage of wagging headlines and quips touches war with Japan, Uncle Sam, Judge Parker's 1904 bid, trade tensions, social jokes about kings and storks, and calls to curb law violations as public mood shifts toward anti-toxin measures.
State and local editorials describe widespread labor scarcity in Huntington and other cities affecting contracts at Elm Street and Beasthaven hospital projects. Comments urge action on parks and public works, condemn slot machines in South Bend, and criticize dynamite sales and municipal ownership issues impacting urban development.
The appointment of Harry A. Garfield to Williams College president highlights that a president's sons can gain distinction beyond politics. It notes Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt as potential Harvard presidents, illustrating a convergence where education and public life cross paths.
A Washington Times note highlights persistent confusion between Mr. Theodore Roosevelt and the President Theodore Roosevelt, saying distinguishing the two is often impossible for readers. The piece underscores the prominence of both figures in public life and the common mix ups that occur.
A Kansas City Journal item notes a London writer's remark that King Edward has a passion for detail. The quote suggests meticulous focus may be a strength or weakness, contrasted with a hypothetical zeal for larger schemes.
Tales from the Danish court praise King Frederick VIII for his simple, amiable nature and affection for children. Anecdotes describe him comforting a shy schoolgirl, playing with grandchildren, and guiding strangers at Christiansborg. Queen Louise shares the same warmth and popularity.
A Springfield Union item notes Vice President Fairbanks’s reported exploit at Yellowstone Lake while contrasting it with President Taft’s earlier rescue of Cuiba. The brief reflects on public memory of heroic acts and presidential leadership.
A playful cautionary piece imagines a household full of peril from ordinary objects. Edith Brownell notes the absurd dangers of a kitchen sink, wallpaper, and a tea bell, turning everyday tasks into comic threats and mischief within a domestic setting.
Slang philology reveals how phrases travel from medieval times to modern speech. The essay notes how terms like cold shoulder brick and humble pie originate, and it laments overuse by the slangy and uneducated, praising disciplined usage in educated journalism.
A Cleveland Leader remark cites a W. C. T. U. lady arguing against rum in cocktails, asserting anyone who serves rum deserves a licking. The comment reflects temperance sentiment and strong opposition to alcohol.
Senator Dolliver of Town remarks that Senator Tillman of Carolina should be jailed and proposes appointing one committee member to go and fetch him. The Detroit Journal reports the quip as a partisan jab in political maneuvering.
Col Watterson insists Bryan must quit talking if he pursues candidacy. He questions whether Bryan would accept such terms, as noted in the Philadelphia Press.
In Mitigation the Chicago Post notes lightning damaged two Standard Oil storage tanks in Indiana. The report mentions a reference to Judge Landis in mitigation.
A clipped remark from Chicago Peat note mocks life among the idle rich as a chorus girl is killed in a motor accident. The erratic cross-section views highlight social contrast and sensationalism in urban society.
In Indiana politics several figures tease possible runs for governor. Herbert S. Gilliams denies naming himself a candidate for state superintendent of public instruction. Senator Fremont Goodwine, long a legislator, is favored to seek governor, with steady support in the Tenth district. Sidney Conger, oil inspector, announces pursuit of the Republican nomination for governor, backed by veterans groups and Shelby county Republicans.
A fragment from the Louis Globe-Democrat notes how a party that trusted a youthful speaker now seeks to discard an aged maritime map. The quip hints at political shifts and the futility of clinging to outdated navigational tools.
The Cleveland Leader laments fruitless efforts to eradicate mosquitoes while noting the persistence of pests and questioning the value of mens invention in combating them. The piece captures a tone of frustration with ongoing nuisances and the limitations of progress.
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