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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1907
Page
5
The piece questions why saloon operators in Linton, Bedford, Vincennes and other Indiana towns repeatedly vow to obey laws when licenses already bind them. It asks if extra agreements imply past lawbreaking and whether the liquor trade needs renewed assurances beyond the legal compact with the people.
Col. Watterson derides the Democratic party as an empty bottle with a label and argues for a larger, more capable jug and a corncob stopper as the needed fix. The spending and policy implications are implied in the metaphorical critique.
Gov Folk condemns embezzlement of power when officials with personal interests influence official acts. Road supervisors township trustees and similar bodies who place friends or associates ahead of the public welfare are denounced as embezzlers. The text warns of using power to benefit a faction or to punish rivals.
The passage argues that officials who use office to benefit private interests commit embezzlement of power. It rails against bosses who influence legislation for friends and raise funds for candidates to secure control. Gov Folk predicts such abuses will be punishable by law.
Indiana authorities will request explanations from express companies regarding their pricing and alleged evasions within the state, signaling a formal review of shipping and rate practices. The action reflects state scrutiny of carrier conduct and price fairness.
A railway president cites unfortunate agitation that harmed railway credit while the public counters that railways share blame for using unpopular and illegal methods. The dispute frames agitation as a response to aggravated wrongs and calls for railways to shoulder part of the fault for credit impairment.
The piece notes President Roosevelt observing over 70 bird species and praising the stork as the most well behaved among them. It frames Roosevelt’s interest in natural history and his judgment of bird manners.
An editorial defends President Roosevelt as a relatable, cosmopolitan leader who blends culture with plainisan virtues. It praises his blunt honesty, willingness to take bold positions, and strength derived from earning trust of ordinary citizens.
A Democratic editor notes the party seeks a platform over a candidate but asks if Roosevelt fits the structure. It ponders whether finding Roosevelt as the bearer of the party’s aims would be a calamity or opportunity for Democrats.
The text argues that Jim Wilson and his seeds and experiments lie outside the constitution yet his department spent about $10,000,000 last year. It claims the money was invested wisely and for the general good, though without constitutional warrant.
The article argues that railroad leaders now strive to win public favor by ethical business, opposing cheating, discrimination, overcharging, and fraudulent finance as keys to retaining their social license and success.
The Kansas City Post flags Rooseveltism as the Democratic campaign issue. It recalls the 1904 Democratic battle over Theodore Roosevelt’s personality and its influence on party strategy.
The passage notes a popular plurality around 2,500,000 in Roosevelt’s favor and asks what figure he cut in that result. It argues Roosevelt is stronger today than in 1904 and that his achievements keep him incalculably stronger, with a large majority affirming he is still achieving well.
Democrats tease Congressman James E. Watson after he shot blanks and lost a match. Critics in his governor race warn against assuming the Sixth district man plays it safe, implying political missteps.
Republicans sit up as Indiana Democrat Judge Robert W. Miers is noted as a resilient figure who has never been whipped. The remark signals potential future candidacy and political momentum.
A vivid image of sixteen majestic battleships circling the Horn drew cheers in California for the Fourth of July. The ships are pledged to complete their voyage in due course, pleasing onlookers with the planned parade and readiness.
Clarence Darrow, the Haywood attorney, plans a lengthy summation at the Boise trial, estimating a 100000‑word address that may invoke the unwritten law in defense of his client.
The passage recalls a historical episode where China questions the idea of war while describing a past conflict before 1895. It frames the event as a subtle object lesson delivered by non-Chinese powers and reflects on perceptions of military conflict.
The piece notes that Swedes refuse to return to their homeland despite appeals, citing a rising Yon Yonson presidency as the catalyst for staying away. It frames the stance as a firm, ongoing trend and hints at political change driving emigration patterns.
Knox county sees a wave of oil men moving in from multiple directions as new developments attract attention across the region. Local interests watch closely as crews establish operations and seek available leases.
The passage suggests the easy mark who wears only the dollar sign faces a radical leftward shift in the decimal mark affecting his fortune.
Mr Fairbanks delivers a talk extolling the virtue of goodness while Mr Harriman attends, hearing eloquent remarks on character and moral conduct. The event highlights civic virtue and the persuasive case for ethical living in the community.
The piece jests about Yon Yonson from Minnesota and muses on public office funds, honesty in corporations, and hope for a debt-free man. It riffs on Whitelaw Reid’s fare, Glidden tour’s tame peril, Columbus and Judge Landis, and psychology of worry.
Bayard Gray the new Grand Lecturing Knight of the Elks is the second son of Isaac Pusey Gray former Indiana governor. Indiana figures include Bayard English and Joseph T. Fanning, with ties to the Elks national leadership and Indianapolis prominence. The Washington Herald notes Indiana's long Elks influence and ties to national figures.
The aeronaut Gail Robinson who descended more than a mile and landed safely on his feet is urged to pursue Ohio politics. The Minneapolis Journal mocks his ballooning career and suggests a political path.
San Francisco’s former mayor remains jailed with no end in sight. The outspoken ex leader continues behind bars as authorities review his case.
Reports indicate New York passes a law allowing the fire department to turn over incapacitated horses to the humane society. The piece ponders what becomes of three vehicle horses from a shuttered streetcar line and questions whether kindness can compensate a streetcar horse. Other items discuss Gov Hanly’s health, church leaders in Grant County opposing charivaries, Purdue University funding, and a critique of temperance politics. The column closes with a history of Winona’s newspaper editors and a note on educational ties of editors.
The Charleston News and Courier notes a curious interest in Republican intraparty differences but says Taft would be preferred over other contenders if a Republican wins the presidency next year.
The Hague conference has decided that in all cases hereafter a declaration of war must precede the opening of hostilities. It is noted that even the rattlesnake follows this formality according to the Chicago Tribune.
The Ohio State Journal notes a joint debate between Hon. Charles W. Fairbanks of Indiana and Hon. Thomp Burton of Ohio on the merits of the Manhattan cocktail versus the gin Rickey as a tempering exchange.
Fragment mentions France ceremony and a risk or task tied to the Record-Herald. Details are obscured and no clear event or names are identifiable.
The vice president complains that newspapers deny space for his boom, claiming discriminatory treatment in coverage. The Portland Commercial Review notes the dispute over editorial room and public visibility.
Fairbanks leaps into icy water to save a drowning woman, pulling her to safety before she freezes. Rescue reported by St. Paul Dispatch.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch notes Mr. Fairbanks could win delegates if he carries a Carnegie medal to the nominating convention. The medal might sway support and improve his prospects in the race.
The Minneapolis Journal notes a Harvard graduate walking toward San Francisco with a single wager in mind, though a rumor arises that he may be aiming to reach the city for personal reasons.
A jumble of items notes a guardian dispute over George Rhodius an Indianapolis millionaire with a court sanctioned guardianship and large lawyer fees. Public gas talks propose a 60 cent gas price with a $1 million Citizen's Gas plan and a July 23 meeting. A bold daylight jewel theft in Indianapolis ends with warning to clerks. Various quips reference Belgian hares a misnamed suspect in Indianapolis and a revival meeting moral shift tied to Fairbanks politics and local leaders.
Readers from Flora to Madison discuss growth and proposed rail and electric lines. The Osgood Journal backs Henry traction road from Batesville to Osgood and onward to Versailles Vevay and Madison. Tipton and Frankfort back electric rail funding. New Castle touts automotive factory progress.
Frankfort editors urge extending the west line to Craw fordsville and beyond to connect with northern routes. The plan aims to attract eastward trade and spark social activity on Saturdays along Main Street, with impacts on Tipton and surrounding counties.
The document lists cash on hand and with agents, real estate unincumbered valued at 281 000 50, stocks and bonds at 206 075 00, loans on bonds and mortgages of real estate at 233 181 65, and all other securities at 8 758 14. It notes real estate mortgages double the mortgaged amount and free from prior incumbrance.
Vice President Fairbanks will deliver an address at Put-in-Bay for the unveiling of the Lake Erie battle monument on August 5. The event will be a formal affair with no cocktails served in his tent, per the Boston Journal.
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