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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1910
Page
12
Brand Whitlock discusses graft in urban politics revealing four forms from extortion by officials to indirect plunder via public utilities. He argues privilege fuels graft and urges eliminating franchise-bought monopolies by cities running their own utilities.
A critical analysis notes that vast business interests, led by railroads, have long corrupted state and federal politics. It traces how lobbies, judges, and officials were captured in Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and across the Pacific coast, with similar patterns in New England and Indiana. The piece argues restored popular rule fights are underway and warns against letting business interests dominate law and government.
The speaker questions whether business interests push Ballinger and Wickersham from public life and whether they sought separation from politicians during tariff bill formation. He notes a longstanding pattern of powerful lobbying backed by money offices and emoluments to sway legislation at the expense of the masses.
The piece argues business interests corrupt politics by influencing the courts, legislature, and executive branches. It contends that if business would leave politics alone, people would regain representative government. A square deal from business requires relinquishing unfair advantages and ending control of state and national governance.
A critique of the label demagogue used by reactionaries to describe leaders opposing corporate exactions. The piece argues demagogue originally means leader of the people, but now implies hypocrisy. It contends Progressives like Cummins La Follette Folk and Beveridge are not true demagogues.
The writer argues demagogues win support by exploiting public sentiment after others lead, while real progressives lead. Demagogues promise to oppose Cannonism, lower tariffs, or curb interests, then back corporate measures in Washington. The call is to apply the term to the right class of public men.
Roosevelt’s plans to unite regulars Democrats and Insurgents seem unlikely to spark a party realignment. Ballinger touts progressive legislation since his cabinet appointment while Hemenway and Watson defend their precongress resolutions. Insurgents and Standpatters trade barbs as they move through the political theater and commerce debates linger over European cost studies versus U S production margins.
Washington is not the hottest place in America this summer. Returning congressmen find their home districts even more torrid. Kansas City Star reports the political climate growing heated as lawmakers face intense district scrutiny this season.
A compact note echoing New York Sun sentiment that Oyster Bay has reclaimed its place on the national stage, signaling renewed prominence and recognition for the town.
The Richmond Times Dispatch quotes Mr. Bryan asking how he could know if he would run again, noting his uncertainty and tendency to cry to tell. The piece suggests his indecision nearly damaged the party.
Cleveland Leader editorial argues Governor Harmon must set politics aside for public safety and decisively address Newark's situation with strong, resolute action. The piece stresses courage and patriotism to confront the crisis without delay.
Detroit Free Press notes that neither lynching nor Prohibition improves the drys or wets standing and calls for safer, saner reform to address tensions.
The Toledo Times reports a Pennsylvania councilman who accepted a piano as a bribe should be pardoned. The grounds claim the act was not a graphophone, implying a lesser offense and prompting debate over clemency and intent in municipal graft.
The Wall Street Journal notes increasing hosiery sales as a sign of thrift and there appears to be limited faith in the postal savings bank amid this trend.
A Detroit Times quotation notes the unfair stereotype that forest fires stem from husbands, arguing accidents and arson are not gender based. The comment challenges blame shifting and highlights the broader risk of fires.
After years of study the State Journal notes ongoing difficulty in distinguishing morally between buying a cantaloupe and operating a slot machine indicating the complex ethics of gambling and chance.
The Scrap Book exhorts a child to laugh and sing at every turn of life. It urges embracing morning and night, sun and stars, trees and birds, and to spread that happiness to others. The poem celebrates carefree play, hope, and resilience before age brings weariness.
The passage discusses art as a practical business of making understood and felt what arguments often render incomprehensible. It notes that a genuine artistic impression may reveal to a listener what they already sensed but could not voice before, per Tolstoy.
A reflective poem about a man misunderstood as an atheist because his faith is simple. He cherishes nature and music, helps birds, forests, and skies, while his humble chapel is nature itself and his creed aligns with the birds and wind.
A compact prose poem by Eliza Cook urges cherishing truth over folly, warning that falsehood leaves a poison stain while virtue shines as the guiding star through youth.
A fragmented line from Cleveland quotes a friend telling me to rely on my own judgment, illustrating poor guidance and self trust in a terse, reflective remark.
In a Springfield Mass Republican critique, Roosevelt is hailed for jolting his own party from complacency. The piece credits his insurrection against reactionary interests with averting a broader revolution or anarchy, while acknowledging limits in curbing monopolistic policy. It argues no Democratic leader could have done this, nor an ordinary Republican.
The Cincinnati Post reports James R. Garfield’s Cleveland dinner remarks praising principle over party expediency. He denounces Ohio GOP bosses and urges Republican delegates to back Roosevelt aligned reform to restore party honor and state leadership. He cites Pattison and Harmon defeats as boss-driven failures.
The fond husband saw his wife and children off for a country vacation. As she boarded the train he asked if she would take fiction to read. She replied she would rely on his letters from home for news and reading.
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