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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1907
Page
4
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A preacher fined for contempt over displaying a beer bottle near Anderson police and court tensions. The piece criticizes liberal open town rhetoric, warns of anarchy, cites Logansport fights to enforce liquor laws, and condemns Sunday blue laws as moralist obstruction to lawful decency.
The Interstate Commerce Commission is not a grand jury, a statement asserting it cannot indict Mr. Herriman. The remark emphasizes the agency’s official scope and limits beyond criminal proceedings.
The article reports experts warn anthracite reserves may vanish in 75 years and urges domestic use and conservation of all coal types. Edward Parker of the US Geological Survey says hard coal will not be cheaper than now, with 1906 anthracite output at 63,645,010 tons and 1901 estimates of billions of tons, noting high city and regional consumption.
The letter urges rapid adoption of soft coal and new combustion methods to curb home smoke. It notes power plants are unaffected while residences using soft coal create the issue. The writer then asks a clairvoyant to determine the exact weight of an unweighed ice chunk from this morning.
Washington Indiana youths celebrate a newly married man by hoisting him on a rail in public. The crowd’s gleeful act mocks the wedding ceremony yet stems from affection for the groom. The incident highlights the clash between merriment and sacred vows.
A fragmented OCR note argues a 2000 year old rag doll persisted longer than a Teddy Bear, asserting the doll is the true heir to early family life and placed by our first families.
The Georgia explosion underscores that sailors face daily risk under the flag and that discipline and efficiency are crucial. Cruises for the big ships are favored to improve training and practice over stationary shore leaves. The Alton deal is described as both dishonest and simple.
Michigan produced over 30 million dollars worth of automobiles last year with Detroit alone making sixty percent and housing twenty factories. Indianapolis plans growth with seven plants and a future office for a major accident clutch firm, while Detroit gains a branch distributor. Old Tom Platt receives no favorable news.
A sailor whose name was not learned leaped into a furnace of flames and closed a hatch from the burning turret to the magazine. Powder exploded, men were roasted in the death trap, and the hero gave his life to save his mates, adding to the navy’s annals of bravery.
The Finnish women propose free education for all and equal property rights for children born out of wedlock. Their campaign could influence suffrage movements worldwide as they press for political and economic advancement, despite warnings about radicalism from some male lawmakers.
A Hagerstown Indiana man missing for over a decade writes from Georgia that he will come back to his old home only if William Jennings Bryan becomes president. He left his vine and fig tree when his township voted against Bryanism in 1896 and remains distant each time Bryan speaks.
A Terre Haute woman aged 37 is listed as mother to 40 children of school age in the latest enumeration. Officials announce a second census will be taken to prevent missing possible strays.
Railroads are reminded that after twenty five years without rain a considerable shower may be expected when clouds finally break. The note hints at weather impacts on rail operations and supply concerns, urging readiness for imminent wet conditions.
Joe Cannon favors mint julep over cocktails and hints at sweeping border states with a minty edge while Mr Fairbanks pursues the elusive cherry. The note blends playful political flavor with regional color, suggesting a lighthearted campaign mood and personal preference shaping public perception.
In Pittsburg a labor shortage is linked to the open season for chorus girls and the rise of millionaires among workers, signaling a shift in workforce dynamics and local economy.
A railroad president states there will be no lobby maintained in the future. The remark prompts questions about where the lobby existed and who oversaw it in prior operations.
The Denver area senator from Colorado is described as unlikely to enhance the United States Senate's reputation. The remark casts doubt on his contributions and frames him as not significantly improving the chamber's standing.
Secretary Taft remarks that being in the thick of events is life’s essence and questions why anyone would choose to retreat from intense involvement. His comment highlights a belief in active engagement over detachment.
A pungent column riffs on political figures and public life. It contrasts phrases like clearing house for legislation with cock tails and notes shifts in public perception, while referencing Fairbanks Roosevelt Bryan and Jesse Grant. The piece wryly surveys cultural and civic absurdities, from divorce talk to class tension, and ends with a maxim about life and labor.
Fort Wayne News notes a calmer scene as two policemen surrender their stars amid investigations and two alleged violators of the blind tiger law are detained. The piece cites a July Fourth celebration in Nappanee with 1500 attendees listening to Judge Dodge, praising patriotism.
The Chicago Post reports Mr Fairbanks spent several hours yesterday with section hands at an Oregon siding. He sat on a baggage truck, ate breakfast with the foreman described as an old friend, marking a notable effort to connect with ordinary workers. Uncle Joe and W Taft are asked to take note.
A Washington preacher who described heaven as star Alevone now claims it is built of brick houses. He cites new evidence that the heavenly city features brick dwellings while hell remains a three-room flat scenario, a view fueling debate.
A political snapshot cites the keep on Roosevelt trend among Republicans and Roosevelt men, with Indiana voices doubting Gov. Hanly’s ability to dictate nominations. It notes Sheridan’s self serving stance, and New York Republicans weighing a Hughes Beveridge ticket to counter Roosevelt. Taft likely to the Supreme Court.
Promoters claim the vice president would be a successful country saver, as he is a life saver, though doubts linger about the true impact of the Fairbanks boom.
A brief quotation attributed to James Freeman Clarke urges a beloved to read truth in the speaker’s eyes rather than words or appearances. The speaker warns against gossip and surface impressions, insisting that genuine love is written in the eyes and denied by bluff or cruelty.
A World article urges that while government bears many duties, patience decency and consideration remain irreplaceable in individuals, stressing personal responsibility over collective action. The piece underscores individual conduct as a core civic duty guiding society.
The Boston Transcript notes a Washington Zoo animal hospital where visitors can observe beasts mending their own bones. The piece presents a curious look at veterinary care and public viewing, suggesting an unusual exhibition of healing in progress.
A Pittsburg judge’s ruling addresses mitigating circumstances by stating that death by one’s own action is not a crime within Pittsburg. The Philadelphia Public Ledger reports the decision as a legal nuance affecting how such cases are treated locally.
Announcement notes Carrie Nation will undertake reform efforts in Pittsburg. The Anish Nashvile Amer iran references the plan and expected impact, highlighting a national temperance move arising from Nation’s campaign.
A nostalgic poem recalls a boyhood swimming hollow filled with brackish water and stinging insects. The piece contrasts carefree youth with fading joys and ends with a longing for more refined swimming in orderly spaces.
Nineteen Finnish women elected to the diet unite to press laws restricting liquor. They seek to ban manufacture and importation of spirits, with penalties for violations, aiming to curb drinking nationwide.
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