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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1907
Page
4
The piece defends Senator Beveridge and other reformers, arguing persistence against powerful interests. It lauds fighters who take on unpopular causes, noting losses in Congress but predicting eventual wins through public trust and continued advocacy against covert opposition.
A Illinois man faced a thawing tragedy after sealing dynamite in an oven. Authorities report the incident as a controlled test gone wrong, with no other injuries. The event raises safety concerns about handling explosive materials.
A long dispatch questions official theories on a Baltimore and Ohio wreck in Pennsylvania and a Pennsylvanian accident. It notes rival explanations including engine failure, brake rigging, steel ties, excessive speed, and insecure track. The piece criticizes official uncertainty and public misgivings.
The Indiana Railroad Commission calls for thorough and impartial inquiry into wrecks to uncover real causes. It argues that public access to factual findings will push railroads to change risky, shoddy practices and prevent future disasters.
A provocative suggestion envisions a new primary law for Rhode Island as a thought experiment in electoral reform. Proponents argue it could test alternative voting mechanics. Opponents warn of unintended consequences for party dynamics and voter engagement.
In a recent senate floor remark Senator John Benz of Leavenworth called the legislature a fool body. The piece argues critics misjudge the body noting it has produced both foolish and wise measures before adjournment. It predicts Benz will be surprised by the next Republican platform’s portrayal of the session’s wisdom.
A commentary notes that an Indiana senator avoids tough clashes in Congress by steering clear of straight battles, repeatedly dodging direct confrontation and major legislative fights. The piece argues this strategy preserves influence without costly public confrontations.
A critique of Harriman and partners buying the Alton railroad for about 36 million and selling to Union Pacific for about 109 million. The article argues the maneuver relied on self-dealing, with public funds used to finance the deal, and frames finance as obtaining power over others' money. It likens to Dryden Insurance gains via favorable New Jersey legislation benefiting stockholders and policyholders.
The article argues that public ownership of utilities will lack impact while municipal governance remains politically driven, suggesting that political influence in city administrations undermines the effectiveness of public utility ownership.
Today, changes reshape the cabinet as Ethan Allen Hitchcock resigns as secretary of the interior. The interior department serves broad public needs and interacts with people at many points, second only to the post office in reach.
The article lauds Secretary Hitchcock for eight years at the helm of the Department of the Interior. It credits him with enforcing land laws, indicting 480 land fraud cases with 89 convictions, and advancing oil, coal, timber, and public land protections. It highlights reforms in the Geological Survey, reclamation, and patent office governance, ending with a note that the public will regret his departure.
Columbus investigators push a city hall probe amid calls for reforms and a larger, better equipped waste destruction facility. The editorial stance hints at stricter oversight and potential upgrades to municipal garbage handling.
The Interstate Commerce Commission’s quarterly bulletin for July to September 1906 records 3 672 train accidents, 1 891 collisions and 1 781 derailments. The report notes 267 deaths and 3 891 injuries with costs totaling 2 932 760 dollars and daily property losses averaging 31 877 dollars.
From distant whispers in Washington, observers suggest the Society for the Suppression of Useless Noises has detained figures Foraker and Tillman, signaling a quiet political pressure or crackdown during a tense period.
Col Bryan states FE stood where he stood four years ago. A close inspection of the tracks shows he was nearly on the jump at that time.
The city of Indianapolis is described as not mean, with the Y M C A viewing the case as showing that there are very few mean men in the community.
Mr Harriman spoke with deliberate cadence as he paused at intervals, the cadence punctuated by stretches of discreet silence that punctuated his comments during the proceedings.
The remark frames political maneuvering as dirty tricks with income tax seen as an escape hatch for earners. It suggests tax policy offers a route to avoid accountability. The commentary underscores distrust in political rhetoric surrounding taxation.
The article notes the Statehouse interior needs overhaul as coal smoke stains walls and woodwork loosens. Despite admission of need, lawmakers may not secure an appropriation. Re-decoration already cost thousands, but openings allow dirt and soot to foul surfaces, prompting calls to seal the vents and stop the drafts.
In Washington Taft and Senator McLaurin share a light exchange about votes and Mississippi politics. Pennsylvania signals Knox support while Senator Du Pont draws Adm Schley comparisons. Mrs Letitia Tyler Semple, daughter of President Tyler, lives quietly in Washington. She recalls Lafayette's visit and the first telegraph line between Washington and Baltimore.
A humorous poem by Lenéen Gisbe questions why men wed. The speaker defends his choice of Josephine, praising her sterling worth over wit or beauty, noting her squint and stout form but valuing loyalty and character above all.
A March American Magazine sketch portrays President Roosevelt as perpetually active, never resting, with vivid images of him in motion. The piece notes Sen. William E. Borah’s birth in 1865 in Fairfield Indiana, and highlights David F. Lafean of York, Pennsylvanias caramel industry empire, forming a national chocolate caramel trust. It also profiles Delmas, Oshima, Prof. Max Kahn’s sun baths in Colorado, and John Sharp Williams, born 1854 in Memphis, a Democratic leader and lawyer-farmer in Yazoo City.
A St. Louis Republic comment mocks a recent Nome to White House sledge trip and compares it to risky Christmas river swims, arguing that healthy energy should be used for real good, not futile feats.
A brief wry note from the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune mocks efforts to suppress church bell ringing in New York while also deriding the push to curb the Thaw filth. The item juxtaposes two reformist campaigns with skepticism about their effectiveness.
A Philadelphia Inquirer quote reflects Archbishop Ireland’s stance that lawmakers must at least attempt reforms to justify their salaries, amid criticism of excessive laws and legislative inaction.
A Washington Star remark suggests the pool of people linked to the Panama Canal, by any connection, could supply enough skill to overcome all obstacles. The quote frames collective capability as the key asset for the project.
The Chicago Inter Ocean states it is settled that any issue with the track or machinery will be detected by a high speed train. The remark emphasizes the system’s reliability and proactive safety measures.
An eclectic mix of fishing lore and hunter anecdotes from the era. It describes ice shore angling on Lake Michigan with winter fishermen earning modest pay, a mirror lure trick, hammer fishing in Georgia, a sharpshooting barn door bet won by deception, Missouri’s Mrs. Weerts earning the first 1907 hammer license in St. Louis County, horned rabbits in Mississippi river hunts, grasshopper bait ventures by James Ludgate, and Boston churchman Dr Elwood Worcester famed for Newfoundland and Labrador hunts with trophies.
M. KE. Ingalls, who has amassed a large fortune, declares he is willing to concede that there ought not to be any more millionaires. The Detroit News reports his remark as part of a broader critique of wealth concentration.
A Philadelphia Ledger note teases a scientist planning digs in the Mississippi valley for the Garden of Eden and traces of the first family, joking that he may raise Cain.
A fragmentary verse laments a sudden meeting and a young life sacrificed. The speaker notes peaceful rest beneath daisies and recalls a haunting image of a freight train meeting a cow. The text contains partial lines and a stray phrase wee nzoneage.
Our spring opening of dress and millinery began today and will continue through Wednesday. The display features millinery suits costumes and wraps reflecting the latest style changes from moderate to pronounced. Each style is exclusive and comprehensive of authoritative fashion trends. Everyone is invited to view these new items while the exhibition lasts.
A string of quotations reviews Roosevelt's epistolary style and urges a broader moral education, praising his calls for parental duties, citzenship, and decency, while contrasting rail safety, talking education, and Congress salaries. The piece, drawn from multiple papers, notes the need for disciplined speech and reliable transport.
A Minneapolis Journal line quotes a heavy-browed congressman condemning the Spanish-American War as a mistake. The remark notes the reluctance of Gen Funston and other army officers to acknowledge bold rank jumps from captain to brigadier general.
The Louis Globe-Democrat laments that Evelyn Nesbit Thaw's diary is as sensible as any diary exposed publicly, a remark likely to strike the jury as a fair point in the ongoing public discussion surrounding the case.
Eden W. Kingham as administrator of the estate of Joseph Kingham deceased files final settlement with the Marion Circuit Court in the March term 1907. A hearing is set for March 16 requiring heirs creditors and legatees to appear and show cause why the account should not be approved and to prove heirship. No. 7136. Eden W. Kingham.
Mrs Sweet-Evlith grew angry at Starry last night as she tried to open his watch and he prevented her. Mr Sweet-Humph! Another woman enters the case.
In the spring sunshine a sturdy plowman voices rough humor at his mule. The scene captures rural life with plain speech and a moment of rustic humor reported by the Atlanta Constitution.
Poem venerates Dawn as eternal light and divine mercy. The speaker asks Dawn to deepen understanding, sustain love amid youth’s fading dreams, and expand perception as mariners once sought paradise. Images of sunrise, sea journeys, and spiritual growth frame a reverent meditation.
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