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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1907
Page
4
An editorial laments the impersonal rise of corporate counsel over the old client-attorney model. It argues many lawyers serve predatory trusts, sacrificing honor for fees, and calls for straight dealing and integrity in the legal profession.
A Dublin sighting noted that King Edward would not wear an orange-tinted tie during his appearance. The remark highlights a royal wardrobe expectation in a public engagement.
A columnist argues for dispersing mobilized squadrons to five naval stations for practice cruises. Moving big ships through the Pacific and Atlantic would expose crews to varied waters, testing endurance and vessel strength. A round-the-world cruise would reveal the true mettle of the American navy and its ships.
A terse aphorism suggests that modern deception grows from printed words rather than physical digging, implying that misinformation or manufactured narratives spread more widely through media than through literal mining.
Governor Hanly leads Indiana Chautauqua speakers with a Patriotism of Peace lecture plan. He earns 200 a talk and is booked for about 40 appearances this season, while Congressman Wat son and Landis also tour, drawing fees and fame for Lincoln themed talks. John L. Griffiths is noted for scholarly eloquence as the circuit gathers public speakers.
The piece contrasts a Chautauqua hopeful tied to banquet and distant sea charity with Vice-President C. W. Fairbanks who earns no fee for speeches and pleads for public service. It notes Beveridge’s fame from writings and selective speaking engagements while avoiding the Chautauqua temptation.
The text notes a distance reduction of 39 miles over six years, equating to about six and a half miles per year. It emphasizes notable progress in moving toward the pole, using a brisk, confident tone.
The article argues that municipal ownership and management rely on selecting capable, honest leaders. It warns that political interference corrupts utilities like water and power, harming service and burdening the public. It notes investigators say U.S. cities lag Britain by decades in municipal ownership and control of private services.
The article notes that the Japanese navy likely possesses no Cerveras, a claim framed amid broader war reporting. It references official sources and speculative analysis without endorsing sensational claims. The piece emphasizes verification and cautious language in reporting military capabilities.
From 1900 to 1904 about 160000 Poles emigrated with two thirds to three fourths heading for the United States. South America stopped drawing migrants. In 1904 some 36000 Poles mainly Jews settled in London. Catholics predominate among Kingd om of Poland emigrants followed by Jews Protestants Greek Catholics and sectarians. Rural folk mostly left due to overcrowding while cities sent those affected politically. In the Vistula region rural density and landless or land-poor populations drove the exodus.
A brief reflection notes that a blatant or exhibition form of chivalry often proves less meaningful than it appears, suggesting a deeper, more practical courtesy is preferable in daily conduct. The piece questions superficial displays versus genuine behavior.
An article notes Britain faces rising Indian agitation as anti colonial sentiment spreads among 306 million subjects across dialects and tribes. It marks anniversaries of the mutiny and Plassey, cites concessions, self governance gestures, and a large British military presence amid fading fear of red coats. It mentions 75,000 British troops guarding colonies and 150,000 well trained native forces.
Reports describe troops in British imperial uniform influenced by mutinous agitators and swayed by the Independent India slogan, hinting at possible defections or opposition within the ranks.
Gov. Hanly states he has no desire to pursue a U S Senate seat. Montical reading of last November's election returns suggests his senatorial ambitions faded as the legislature, defeated at the polls, showed strong opposition to the executive's requests.
The passage lauds Theodore Roosevelt as a missionary against corrupt business practices. It praises his scourging of mammon-worshipers and aims to encourage continued support for his efforts to reform the temple of commerce, urging rejection of leaders who would hinder reform.
A genius invents a device to stop women from getting off the street car backward, promising a fortune if it succeeds. The woman who drops off incorrectly is called the greatest financial menace to the street car company, while the reason women err on alighting remains unexplained and deemed a dangerous perversity.
The Rev. Zed Copp finds heaven linked to the star Alcyone, a name that evokes halcyon youth, love, and roses, suggesting a celestial peace even if not heaven itself.
Nick Longworth and his wife head toward Hawaii, prompting talk of sending 16 ships to the Pacific. The question arises what better official escort Mr. Stork could desire amid the movement.
The Republican party aims to carefully select the correct individuals for key roles, reflecting concern with proper “who’s who” as of March 4, 1909, with reference to events dating back to November 7, 1908.
The push to send a fleet 14,000 miles around the Horn highlights the pressing need to accelerate dirt work on the isthmus, signaling urgency in completing the canal project.
The Sun recalls a beach scene where one girl dodges the bathing camera while another stands still. The memorable image is the firm pose of the girl who refuses to move, leaving a lasting impression of composure.
The New York Sun quips on cocktails and virtue while lambasting violence in Virginia and Georgia. It notes southern chivalry excuses crime under unwritten laws, cites McBryan and Judge Landis, and critiques Panama’s gun access and Harriman stock watering. The piece casts a broad satire on political and legal double standards.
The article contends the United States will maintain a strong Pacific presence alongside the Atlantic. It cautions against misreading Roosevelt’s stance while noting ongoing naval readiness under Hobson’s influence. It critiques international diplomacy and domestic morale with period voice and sharp, varied opinions.
The Frankfort Crescent and others weigh 1908 congress and state ticket prospects. Rumors query Hon M E Foley as a possible congressman while Terre Haute Tribune backs John L Crawford. Durbin backs Fremont Goodwine, Remy eyed for Seymour postmaster, and Faibanks urged to back Roosevelt for renomination.
An Indiana paper defends Mr. Fairbanks by saying he never stoops to deny surd rumors about his habits. The Kansas City Journal adds he only stoops to avoid colliding with a transom or a chandelier.
The St Paul Dispatch cites Bob as aging and loyal to conservatism. Years ago he claimed Spanish would be the popular language in hell for years to come. Now he seems less ambitious, and I learn of support for Mongol speech as well.
In this weather the utmost precaution should be observed to prevent hydrophobia. Better shingle them and keep them in the cellar.
A New York Commercial column proposes a mid-summer diversion by staging a scrap between Loeb and Metcalf if Japan and the United States cannot be forced to fight. The idea frames a public clash as entertainment to fill the sports and political void.
Detroit Journal notes Health Commissioner Evans of Chicago makes a controversial quip about reincarnation, critiquing exaggerated civic loyalty and its political effects. The remark highlights tensions in municipal leadership rhetoric.
Detroit News notes that the poor man with a dollar plus ninety cents tax burden and a $1200 automobile cannot dodge both the direct tax and mortgage fix, highlighting rising costs bearing down on working households.
A compilation of sharp, satirical notes from multiple papers about Indiana фигures and gossip. The Washington Herald questions a dynamite calf anecdote, while other items mock Indiana towns for boasting about widows, capricious nuptials, and marriage scandals. A reported fleeing bride and a health officer’s circular are touched on, ending with a note about Oklahoma.
State Affairs notes urge heeding fire department wage requests as justified amid general cost increases. It argues firefighters and patrolmen sacrifice time and rely on salaries, unlike others with other resources, and cites broader wage trends and public safety needs across the city.
A Washington comment notes a Birmingham anecdote where the name O Helle is frequently invoked when the central line is active, suggesting the phrase is almost always used in vain in that town.
The Brooklyn Eagle quotes Admiral Sakamoto claiming American battleship crews would likely desert in wartime and jokes he needs a three minute conference with Admiral Cervera. The remark reflects wartime sentiment and press humor.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes Governor Cummins likely favors the president’s renomination if he consents, but says there are other good men available if not. The remark frames Cummins as cautious yet supportive of a potential renomination.
A Baltimore Sun item ponders profits for Standard Oil, asking what the firm would earn if John D. Rockefeller were in full working trim after three years of his absence. It suggests higher returns under active leadership and frames the question as a speculative business thought.
The Grape Vine Sun in the St. Louis Republic notes Col Timenry Watterson’s dark horse bid for the presidency. It asserts Booker Wash ington is unlikely to be the nominee.
The treasury department reports strong demand for small currency notes while noting it will not deter Bill Taft's supporters. The Washington Post reports this sentiment from Taft's circle.
A fragment from a Browning verse where the speaker cautions a lover not to blame the heart he trod upon. The poem frames the heart as a friend’s, not a stone or thorn, and imagines a future scene of self reflection and regret. It preserves a tone of guarded wit and moral wryness.
J P Dunn writes from Indianapolis on July 10 urging a neutral southern candidate to avert further Republican success. He laments Democratic splits between Bryan and Gold-Bug factions and argues for a nominee unconstrained by Bryanism until after the election. He warns the party faces defeat in its current divisions.
Poultry Secretary Taft states no graft on the Isthmus, challenging Poultney Bigelow and others who warned of slow progress there. The remark casts new light on prior accusations and the pace of work on the Isthmus.
A dire warning on life’s tragedies caused by poverty promotes saving with Indiana Trust Co. It urges depositing a portion of income regularly into a savings account so funds and compound interest are available if income ceases, encouraging immediate action.
A Detroit News nugget notes a hypothetical scene where Fairbanks may have saved a girl from drowning but is asked if he ever rose in a car akin to Taft and gave his seat to three ladies, reflecting a playful or satirical tone about public conduct and generosity.
McLandburgh Wilson in the New York Sun recounts a fable where the narrator’s tale about a fish grows in size and earns ever harsher labels from listeners. Audiences scorn the exaggeration, from mollycoddle to nature taker and finally reactionary, as the tale expands before them.
Auditor of State of Indiana certifies the Standard Life and Accident Insurance Company in Detroit Michigan as of December 1 1906 with capital 50000000 total paid up value loans on bonds and mortgages double mortgaged value liabilities losses adjusted due 66369066 losses suspended. Official seal dated February 3 1907.
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