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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1910
Page
12
Prof Alonzo Stagg, University of Chicago athletics director, argues Roosevelt's greatness lies in sweat driven effort. He calls sweat a sign of virility and mental vigor, praising work for its own sake over rewards, and notes Roosevelt's relentless drive across politics, writing, hunting, and conservation.
The piece touts Theodore Roosevelt as the people's champion, citing his return address and support from Lyman Abbott. It highlights Roosevelt’s duty to fight corruption, privilege, and wealth, arguing his leadership rests on embodying national ideals and guiding reform. The reports of Gardner and others affirm Roosevelt’s resolve to continue the struggle for government by the people.
The article notes Philadelphia’s discussion of performance greatness and the paradox of cigarette use among daring aviators like Young Brookins. It contrasts past medical denouncements of smoking with observed resilience and long life among rule-breakers, urging continued adherence to personal rules despite the world’s stubborn defiance.
The piece argues Democrats need only about 15 000 votes to win a working majority in the next House based on the last presidential-year election. It notes many Republican districts have small margins and predicts the outcome hinges on insurgents versus standpatters, with the balance of power possibly held by the insurgents.
Alfred Austin the poet laureate says he never reads what the papers say about his poems. The cheerful rhymster remains an optimist despite criticism from Houston Chronicle. A Viewpoints line dismisses opponents of T R and his successor as socialists. Dr. Cook is slandered while Dolliver calls tariff revision a fake, the harshest remark about Dr. Cook yet.
A brief note in the St. Paul Pioneer Press contends that the candidate gains support by promoting an illogical position, signaling scrutiny of strategy and public response.
A Detroit News editorial condemns ongoing muckraking as dangerous, warning that it could tar the Sugar Trust thieves legislative grafters and Alaska looters with bad names if left unchecked. The piece argues for restraint.
The Washington Herald notes lingering chatter as observers track the days to the second week of October, highlighting political timing in New York state and the impact on local figures.
A Richmond Virginian quote praises Louisiana as unique among its sisters while hinting at broader national pride. The Washington Herald and others echo varied regional sentiments, celebrating American diversity and a versatile national character.
In a graduation address Governor Marshall referenced Alexander, Caesar, Washington and Napoleon. The Washington Herald questions if Marshall is a mollycoddle Ananias or a weakling based on his remarks and stance.
The fragment notes Tom Taggart weighed his options on a public policy question, considering several approaches and weighing potential outcomes for the community.
The Toledo Blade notes the new White House cow appears settled and has reportedly been consuming golf balls during her introduction period. No further context or verification provided.
A Kansas court rules on a case involving safety standards and sanity assessments. The decision outlines the legal framework applied by the judiciary and the implications for the parties involved.
A compact meditation urges inward search for virtue and courage. The speaker asks where the great and brave are and answers that self discipline and inner resolve grant true strength and life. The verse invites personal spiritual quest rather than outward praise.
The lines call for strong minds and true faith in leaders who resist demagogues and public corruption. It praises men who act with honor in public duty and private thought, criticizing the rabble and idle professions as justice sleeps while wrong prevails.
A quoted exhortation from Robert G. Ingersoll against corporal punishment urges readers to record abusers with a photograph showing anger and a crying child. It argues such images would shame parents and push for kind, fair parenting and honest homes.
The piece contrasts dispatch and hurry, arguing dispatch governs planned, steady progress while hurry is aimless and rash. It likens haste to a blind path, while dispatch follows a clear course, avoiding backward steps and maintaining focus.
A quotation from The Forum of the People proclaims the newspaper as the forum where plain people may make themselves heard. The statement underscores the paper’s role in public discourse and community engagement.
A press report from Jackson Michigan quotes President Taft calling socialism the great issue before Americans. George W. Keller of Kokomo argues the protest is not socialism but fair play. The Sun counters that socialists demand justice and wage equity, while a Milwaukee mayoral socialist rejects too paid speeches. Indianapolis report by W J Wiles.
President Taft prepares a dozen speeches before a western journey to mend political fences and designates Lawler to act on a matter of vital importance for the administration.
A Knightstown worker criticizes officials for focusing on commissions while neglecting the root issue. He argues money should aid the poor working man and rails against high campaign costs and wasteful perks for politicians, lamenting insufficient support for commuters.
A letter from Noblesville Indiana argues that the Republican Party should reflect Roosevelt Taft policies and square deal principles. The writer says leaders in Congress betrayed the base, cites the 1908 Chicago convention and 1912 hopes for renewed party control, and claims a Roosevelt faction will reclaim influence without new parties.
The Philadelphia Bulletin discusses Chesapeake and Ohio profits and the Wright brothers fight for airspace freedom. It notes rising earnings, a dividend surplus, and calls for fair access to heavier-than-air flight while cautioning against monopolies.
The Ohio State Journal notes Governor Meckey of Nebraska died last Thursday. He was known for strict morals banning dancing at augurals and requiring clean conduct for office. The piece argues integrity and moral rigidity boost public regard, even if personal practice falls short.
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously overturned injunctions against Wright patent claims on aeroplane steering and balancing. Lower courts had barred Louis Paulban and the Herring-Curtiss Company, with Curtiss involved in related work. The court found the allegations insufficient and final ruling on the broader dispute remains possible a year or more away.
A dialogue describes a plan to lose a cat by tying a note and money to its neck. The cat returns with a new note demanding not to feed the cat, revealing a sly exchange between characters.
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