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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1906
Page
4
The verdict splits readers on whether Sherrick deserves punishment for embezzlement-like acts. Some say he breached law and should face consequences, while others argue he benefited the state and must not be sacrificed. The Sun has not yet weighed in.
The Indianapolis School Board plans a new library building on Clifton Avenue to serve as a branch of the central library, aligning with efforts seen in other cities. The piece critiques deficiencies in catalogue, book selection, and service, urging radical improvements and sustained civic support.
A critique of early library classification and access exposes the Newberry and Library of Congress founders Poole and Spafford while detailing the Melanai and Indianapolis library shortcomings, including cramped card drawers and poor reading room layout. California fruit growers urge Congress to restore interstate commerce regulation after a Supreme Court decision that favored railroads, with calls for a national commission and independent routing to reduce decay and freight costs.
The article cites claims of atrocities at Mount Dajo with women and children slain, and women fighting beside men while using children as shields. It notes Senator La Follette on Indian policy and upcoming debates about Moros and Filipinos. It mentions D.C. births setting records and President Roosevelt being informed, with a later reference to the Sherrick case and Marion County jail.
Indiana politicians at the Denison hotel debate election prospects with M H Holmes predicting a Democratic tilt in several districts. He cites Twelfth and Second districts as favorable to Democrats while Republicans worry over Gilbert’s absence and internal rifts. Jone Monahan of Orleans endorses Democratic chances for state treasurer, but Aver Axtell of Bloomington insists Republicans will win.
A collection of brief items from various papers recounts humorous scenes and social misadventures. Youth at a St Paul Methodist church staged an entertaining fundraiser with bids for songs and recitations, while other anecdotes note humane horse enforcement in Ellis Kansas, a barber chair prank in Hobart Oklahoma, and a cheeky laundry mix up leading to marriage.
Milwaukee News reports that 900 Marcy triad dispatch by Dos. Wood in his final "brill Nant teat of arms" did not prompt protests from humanitarian groups. The piece notes no reaction to Dr. Kempster's proposal that doctors be allowed to remove incurables by anesthesia.
The Minneapolis Journal notes Jimmy's good time in Paris with the American colony expressing approval. It suggests Hyde possesses qualities that count and do not require inquiry into sources. The piece portrays him as a gentleman and highlights the public support among contributors.
A Baltimore Herald note questions Wellman’s Arctic expedition plan in May and mocks his claim to know the North Pole location and the treasury figure for the United States. The piece parodies inflated certainty and exposes skepticism toward the venture.
A fragmentary miscellany shows comments on adulterated whisky and wine samples by Dr Wiley's committee, alongside a vivid poetic excursus from March issue of Everybody's Magazine. The prose saturates with social satire and spring imagery, referencing notable writers and periodical titles.
A fragmentary Washington tale shows Rep Gussie Gardner of Muggachusetts interrupting a St Patrick's Day debate with questions about duties while Williams hints at tariffs. An Irish anecdote follows about latitude and geography in a humorous besides.
The Bumbling Institution at Monte Carlo reportedly netted $5,600,000 in the past year. The piece notes it also ousted several eager patrons whose schemes were guaranteed to fail.
A Washington Star note questions feasibility of ending missionary work abroad, suggesting the idea could gain traction only if China undertakes such a policy. The snippet implies cautious debate over international missionary activity.
Excerpts from Chas. Klein and Shirley Rossmore drama pieces reveal dark themes of power, money, and corruption. Baronial battles, political ruin, and dark tactics critique greed and manipulation across acts and characters.
Latest reports from China state the empress dowager is enjoying exceedingly good health. The lone exception noted is Syn, who, according to the Chicago Record, is also said to be in health.
Fragmentary note from the Minneapolis Journal recalls Ann Anthony as a natural personality, noting no one praised her home nor voted on her care for sufferers. The fragment hints at sorrow and memory in old places.
A Pennsylvania boy pursues a chosen path while facing a different future. He is described as an honorary member of the United States Senate in a Chicago Journal piece, reflecting a dramatic, symbolic rise. The Washington Post notes Admiral Sigsbee's squadron entering Turkish waters, signaling rapid readiness for fresh promises from the sultan.
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