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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1906
Page
4
A chaotic blend of editorial musing on a Taft Roosevelt Ohio scene, Cincinnati clubs, and a Logan Utah citizen exposing Reed Smoot marriages. The piece imagines Republican splits, Roosevelt club dynamics, and calls for closer scrutiny of Smoots private life, with commentary on medical ethics in Germany and American physician patient relations.
A volatile exchange among Bryan Hearst McLean and Tegest destabilizes party ties. Reports say Hearst barred Bryan from speaking as editorials stir dissent. The shift follows McLean’s Washington Post editor change and threats to publish rival papers. KILLERS WANTED. Ohio legislature debates Hajj funds and medical murders surface amid hospital crime concerns.
A Newark area report from Orange describes Robert H Foster Jr of Newton Sussex county claiming to have grown eggs with handles. He notes a white leghorn nest egg showing a teacup like handle and a flat base so the egg may stand. Foster cites experiments in cross fertilization and evolution, joking about future china eggs and wooden ducks.
The piece contrasts American and French views of womanhood through quotes from Gil Blas and reflections on Roosevelt era propriety. It notes Ernest Charles visiting America, forecasts about the United States from a French perspective, and critiques differences between American and French ideals of virtue. It ends with a baffled question about reports of wolves in Indiana counties and public interest in distant capital views.
Senator Newlands argues from the Congressional Record that Congress has already moved toward national control of railroads and coal mines. He cites a recent recommendation to purchase coal fields in the Island of Barbados and notes swift acceptance in both Senate and House.
The speaker argues for government control of railroads by condemning common stock and owning key assets as with canals and a Panama railroad. He cites past projects, predicts sinking funds from dividends, and contends regulation will force government action. The piece contrasts Chauncey Depew’s pride and reformers' stance with opposition from senators.
A critical look at Dowie echoes of Joseph Smith, noting how his following consists largely of Americans including educated and intelligent readers, contrasting Mormon converts who are mainly uneducated foreigners. The piece discusses media sensationalism, religious authority, and public figures like Emma Goldman amid broader political currents.
The article argues that United States senators could be elected by the people without a constitutional amendment. It suggests state legislatures could reflect the popular will similarly to presidential electors, with primaries currently in vogue in many states. Minneapolis Journal.
New York writer James H Blits praises the National Civic Federation for thorough immigration and labor investigations. In Vigo county Indiana the Fifth district race heats up with five candidates, dark horse splits and Holiday’s Republican bid looming as Murmur of factional strife grows.
The Sun gains greater prominence in Indianapolis as the passing of the Indianapolis Sentinel shifts readership. The Sun is described as a penny paper with a strong independent streak, improved layout, and broad circulation across the state. The note mentions favorable view of the Sun’s character and potential political independence, citing local editor opinions and comparisons to other papers. The piece ends with a poetic fragment about longing and travel.
A comic Washington anecdote recalls Senator Dick of Ohio carrying a shaky statehood speech, then misprinted in the Record as a garbled mess. It shifts to Speaker Henderson with a cork leg, a joke about missing limbs, and a chance meeting on a streetcar leading to a shared shoe purchase in a Pennsylvania station.
A fragmented vintage skit portrays a Muskogee judge once famed for a bold line in a courtroom. The tale follows a resourceful Native man who, after past conflicts, seeks shelter and uses sharp wit with a roadside grocer. The piece blends humor with regional stereotypes and archaic diction.
A lively, tangled column notes stage capers, actors like Miles Mitchell and Jesa Bandy, and a theatre buzz around Morton’s new piece. It recalls a reporter’s interview with Maggie Mitchell, a flood of theatrical gossip, and urban curiosities from weather to fountain misadventures.
Kansan City Journal reports on Speaker Cannon urging resistance to the Senate and appealing for respect amid claims the body lets itself be intimidated by a bigoted speaker. The article reflects partisan tension and concerns over decorum in Congress.
The Monta Curl annual report reveals a net loss of 5,000,069 dollars for the year. Officials note unsettled assets and rising costs while auditors call for tighter controls and detailed asset reconciliation. The Daithnore Herald reports financial discrepancies and ongoing review.
A dated official seal certifies that the attached statement reflects the condition of the lobe and Rutgers Fire Insurance Company of North America. The document, shown from the original statement, is now on file in this office and dated February 20, 1905.
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