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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1907
Page
4
A letter denounces the Star for misrepresenting Senator Beveridge and Miss Eddy noting she is not a fortune heir and the wedding will occur at the American embassy in Berlin due to the bride’s ill mother. The writer insists Beveridge is not marrying for money and calls for truthful reporting.
A married couple faces a smooth route through August with minimal trouble, aiming to avoid friction and divorce as they navigate their marriage.
The piece argues Mr. Bryan does not complain that the president is using a Bryan idea in receivership plans to curb illegal combines. It asserts that if the reform through earnest promoters succeeds, the Republican party will stand firm on the trust issue. It emphasizes earnest administration as vital to public justice and dismisses self-interest as weakening governance.
The Pittsburg Press notes Senator Beveridge is expected to abandon the line I know no boss after August 7, signaling a shift in his political stance and possible distancing from party leadership.
District Attorney William Travers Jerome discusses why he did not prosecute insurance cases after taking office. He says campaign pledges were based on public belief, but lack of evidence prevented action. Indiana voters may still favor promise-keeping over bold pledges in politics.
The narrative defends Jerome against accusations of favoritism and political chasing, praising his honesty in deciding when to prosecute and his openness about campaign promises. It argues that bold truthfulness in office reflects wisdom, while pledges should not override actual duties.
The prominent educator laments American girls wasting life with sweet kisses while noting boys do not show the same decline. He asks who is receiving these fatal, sugary gestures from teddy bears and similar sources.
The piece asserts the Elkins law is “all-sufficient” for favored interests and condemns Senator Foraker’s vote as serving corporations over the people. It argues that his stance would have blocked reform and would have denied him current public favor.
In the government ownership of railways issue Democrats and Mr. Bryan struggle to balance a political stance that cannot be easily supported or rejected. The dispute centers on control and efficiency with party lines entangled in the debate.
Report from Shelbyville describes Mayor Swain spanking a 10-year-old offender in a basement with a desk ruler. He argues the act serves as a moral lesson and sets a wholesome precedent when parents fail to discipline.
The writer criticizes a court for not protecting women from night overwork arguing it harms mothers and the future generation. The piece contrasts U.S. court stance with European nations at Berne and cites a global trend toward prohibiting night work for women.
The piece notes rain and heat affecting crops with lines about recovery of corn and field growth. It urges farmers to observe conditions and join the Boosters club to support agricultural progress. The tone echoes rural optimism amid changing weather.
Kansas farmers defy the Sabbath as crops break records and shortages of workers hinder field work. The region embraces a pragmatic ethic: avoid immorality or sin but push the harvest forward amid labor gaps.
The speaker notes 1906 trade declines with China and Britain due to overstocking cotton goods. He urges shifting focus to graphophones and other real necessities to revive commerce.
Observers foresaw a shift by Mr. Foraker and now report him breaking restraint. He states I am thankful that no Democrat has ever nominated we for office. The remark draws sharp criticism with no further comment offered on what is labeled unworthy drivel.
Anti administration papers question a small Boston harbor display and ask who should supply ships. They query whether Japan will object to a forceful Beantown showing and outline possible responses should objections arise.
A remark attributed to President Roosevelt praises Jacob Riis as the most useful American citizen. The note adds humor that Riis’s stenographer married him hoping he would be a handy presence at home.
The Washington Herald notes growing support in Indiana for a second elective vice presidential term. The piece hints at political maneuvering around Jim Goodrich and rapid campaigning pace.
A sharp collection of editorials questions the meaning of recent Wyoming verdicts on public lands theft. It contrasts motives behind political events and media framing, noting varied opinions from Denver, Toledo, and Oregon outlets while touching on crime language and wartime rhetoric.
Missouri and Texas have reformed several procedures. If these laws endure practice and constitutionality, other states may request certified copies and prepare to adopt similar measures.
An editorial argues that New York courts invalidated a law restricting women from night shifts, asserting women have a right to work any lawful occupation and hours. It warns against employers forcing overtime and notes women lose protection to refuse such labor.
The passage parodies politics and culture with playful misquotes and allusions to sharp phrases. It mentions teaching ideas, Japan and Korea, a seismograph, Knox boom, Calhouning, Marie Corelli, Mars, and James Town, all in a rapid collage of era commentary.
The article notes fathers naming children after battles like the Civil War and the War of 1812. It cites Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis and Capt. Malvern Hill Barnum as examples, suggesting military associations influence names even years later. It also lists figures such as Francis J. Heney and Alain Le Roy Locke, highlighting varied careers and achievements across politics, law, and education.
A collection of short, playful exchanges from a Sunday school and家庭 scenes. Gerald recalls his mother’s interview about blessings, Amelia wonders about Grandpa’s snoring, and children exchange quips on dogs, tablecloths, and napkins. Lorella’s governess chides her as a sharp remark lands.
A Washington Post remark questions trust magnates who must testify, suggesting they need a thorough treatment for memory lapses. The comment highlights concerns about recalling details under oath and accountability among powerful figures.
A Milwaukee Sentinel article remarks that the unwritten law shows elastic quality and aids in promoting murder, highlighting its dangerous reach and popularity.
A Yokohama correspondent denounces romantic views of Japan, arguing natives are untruthful and distant from white people. The bulletin cites Lugon cigars, pets in English society, a Walthamstow undertaker’s act, Persian lamb skins in Austria, French husbands owning wives earnings, and ancient canal labor with pyramids.
The Charleston News and Courier notes a war in the East could spare Harriman from prosecution danger and allow Harriman lines to move troops and supplies across the continent.
Priority settled and the Detroit Free Press notes Roosevelt may claim to introduce the purity suit while the beef trust asserts the immunity bath originated with them.
The Ohio State Journal discusses the era’s stance on debt collection. It recalls opposition among peers to coercive methods and contrasts with historical enforcement practices.
Auditor of State of Indiana certifies the 31 December 1907 financial statement of Millers Mutual Fire Insurance Association of Illinois. The filing lists cash on hand and with agents as 50083 18, real estate unincumbered 3000 90, stocks and bonds 230717 35, loans on real estate double mortgage value, and other securities totaling 500140 26. Losses adjusted and not due and losses unadjusted appear, with the statement signed March 9, 1907 with official seal.
A mule named Maud struck a spark from a steel rail on a mine roadway where powder had been spilled and was blown up with the mine. Si rejects an inquest and is satisfied with the results cited by the Kansas City Post.
A Philadelphia biped elk questions saving elk and wild creatures as the Chicago Post notes modern appreciation for nature’s wild things grows slowly. The piece reflects on elk buffalo songbirds and forests once wasted to the country’s regret.
A Ohio State Journal note from Indianapolis papers argues the saloon is the country's most unpopular institution and hints the bill for the famous 40 may have arrived.
Ohio State Journal criticizes Jamestown exposition for not hiring the Fairbanks press agent, questioning publicity strategy and public relations approach. The piece argues for stronger media engagement to attract attention and support.
An Indiana woman seeks a divorce claiming her husband refuses to read Shakespeare. She notes the difficulty in estimating suitable compensation for his refusal to read Indiana historical novels.
Poem excerpt by Thomas Moore celebrating the lure of home for the sailor and absent friends. The verse muses on how thoughts of home comfort the roaming heart when far from shore and loved ones brighten the journey.
The Newark Star reports Walter Wellman delays his trip to retrieve and transport a pole for exhibit in cold weather to prevent melting and ensure it can be displayed as planned.
The final decree of divorce in the Castellana case is issued, but the New York Evening Sun notes it will have no effect, adding to a long list of matrimonial warnings with no practical impact.
The Houston Post quotes Mr Benedict praising a fisherman while asserting Grover Cleveland never deceived his countrymen. The remark is presented as a clever, if controversial, defense of the man’s honesty and skill.
A fatherly exhortation urges practical lessons in thrift for children. It notes that wealth comes more from disciplined saving than inheritance or luck, and invites readers to open an account with the company to shelter surplus income, large or small, starting today.
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