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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1910
Page
12
Grace Duffie Boylan in the New York Times pays tribute to Theodore Roosevelt. The poem extols his bravery, civic virtue, humor, and leadership, linking his character to the lineage of American liberty and the nation’s enduring spirit.
A critique links Marconi wireless and air travel to free access, argues air rights are privatized by trusts, and condemns urban housing and hospital conditions that deny pure air. It asks if air can ever be free when ownership and profit govern essential health and light.
An Illinois man kept his deceased wife in his home closet for eight years to honor a memory. The piece discusses mourning norms across cultures and questions whether prolonged sorrow justifies stark social codes.
Editorial notes the high cost of wing and cites President Mellen of the New Haven road struggling on 50 000 a year, with a proposed raise to 60 000. It mentions an eight named in Kern's circle and hints at tariff commission opinions by Senator Aldrich, then comments on moving picture contracts and rate increases.
The New Haven railroad plans a ten thousand dollar annual raise for its president amid rising expenses. The piece notes the president summers at Beverly while suggesting Oyster Bay as a summer capital, and comments on the Roosevelt policy of a square deal. It also references labor, tariffs, and a typhoid epidemic in Milwaukee.
The Washington Herald notes Evelyn Nesbit faces financial strain living in a flat and struggling to pay tailor bills while thawing her engagement ring in a troubling circumstance. The report hints at renewed public concern over Nesbit's personal troubles.
The Charleston News and Courier notes that the proper time to fire cannon is the Fourth of July, urging timely displays during Independence Day celebrations.
Louis Post-Dispatch notes a consensus on what Ballinger should do despite varied views on what he will do. The piece emphasizes unified guidance rather than debate over proper course of action.
Mr. Lorimer declares honesty and asks the senate and grand juries for every chance to prove it, as reported by the Memphis News-Scimitar.
A Charleston News and Courier commentary questions why a senator would be concerned about the method of his election. The piece explores public trust and democratic legitimacy in a reflective tone.
The Kansas City Times notes the high tariff raises living costs and dampens polygamy, giving Little Comfort but little public goodwill. The New York Press questions Roosevelt's suitability to manage the Giants, urging action.
A Hendersonville Kentucky woman killed her husband and wounded the cook, using discretion in her shooting. The Houston Post notes she likely knew how simple it is to obtain another husband and how difficult it is to replace a cook.
Theodore Roosevelt warns that civilization faces serious social problems born from poverty and wealth. He cautions against callous indifference and destructive reforms that erase social conditions, stressing the need for balanced, thoughtful action rather than harsh or naive approaches.
President Butler urges graduates to carry intellectual charity into the world. He cautions that understanding comes from many perspectives and that no single experience tells the entire story. He emphasizes the value of considering the other side of any question.
Poem recounts Rudyard Kipling’s theme that life is one across nations tribes and seas. A singer among clans travels from jungle to palace, uniting hearts and voices. The text quotes Kipling and a Detroit Free Press remark about women and fools.
A noted English observer argues old party lines in the United States are breaking and new political alignments are forming. He notes rising insurgent and radical sentiment, the erosion of traditional party bases, and the rise of younger, radical lawmakers allied to Roosevelt.
A humorous aside quotes Polonius like advice on honesty and sly commerce. The Louisville Courier Journal notes a sly line about honesty and the idea that every naive buyer has many buyers behind them.
A Washington Star quip notes Farmer Corntessel saying his son Josh is not writing but refuses to get up before 9 AM. The literary lady asks if he writes poetry or romance. The line plays on Josh’s late rising as a humorous trait.
Mrs Torkins complains to a grocer that a spring chicken she bought was a poor imitation. The grocer responds that this spring was notably deceptive, explaining fluctuations in poultry quality this year.
A sermon at a Yorkshire chapel by a visiting minister ignites controversy after a few days the preacher receives a copy of a lengthy response from local parishioners critiquing his theological views and sermon delivery.
The Rev. supplied the pulpit at the Con gregational church last Sunday and the church will be closed three weeks for repairs according to London News.
In a Chicago Post item the crowd roars as a mob chases a couple through a street. Birds of panic scatter as a frightened woman is bound and led away while others cheer, framing the day of marriage as a strange carnival.
Wallace Irvin writes in Collier's about Teddy Roosevelt returning home and the public’s raucous, affectionate reception. The piece mocks political squabbles, tariff talks, and trusts while urging Roosevelt to stay active and fight for justice.
On a railroad trip Phillips encountered clergy from a convention. A minister challenged him asking if he frees slaves and preaches abroad. Phillips affirmed being an abolitionist and that saving souls is his business, prompting laughter from the car.
A Baltimore American humor item notes the first words of a thrown jockey rescued from under his mount. The rider, gazing upward, mutters feebly This is a horse on me as onlookers react to the mishap.
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