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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1907
Page
4
The Indianapolis Sun lists telephones for Central Union and Indianapolis departments, with editorial rooms and main offices, and displays subscription rates. Delivered by carrier within the city costs six cents weekly, six months advance is $1.50, outside city rates are higher, 50 cents monthly, $3.00 yearly.
A city councilman's proposal to ban liquor licenses within 500 feet of schools is praised as a needed protection for children. The piece cites evidence of saloons near schools corrupting youth and urges prompt action, noting existing distance rules from parks. It ends with a local sports note on Hoosiers spring training in French Lick and a hopeful analogy.
The article laments Pennsylvania wasteful practices that deplete forests fueling spring floods around Pittsburg and along the Ohio. It argues forests must be preserved and reforestation begun to prevent future disasters and conserve national resources.
The article notes that Standard QOil will adopt the moniker Light of Asia, signaling a branding shift amid corporate publicity and regional market strategies. It references the rebranding plan without detailing dates or broader corporate context.
A centuries-old financier, famed for philanthropy, golf, and humor, reportedly contemplates a new venture to relieve the world’s mental and spiritual darkness. The exact plan remains undisclosed but suggests a broad charitable aim benefiting society.
The text describes announcements from unknown close associates of a financier detailing a forthcoming gift potentially worth 50 million dollars aimed at civilization. The plan favors educating Chinese rulers to raise empire civility or improving New York, with the same philanthropic aim. It emphasizes a broad humanitarian mission across distant lands and domestic cities alike.
Gov. Hanly has gone east to forget the worries of the recent legislature. Days earlier, the legislators returned home to forget the tensions caused by Gov. Hanly's term and actions.
A long-standing Indianapolis institution, Butler college, launches a new fundraising canvass following prior successful YMCA and YWCA campaigns. The effort aims to support advanced education, enhance citizenship, and bolster the city’s standing, with hopeful prospects for broad community support.
The article argues that the concept of a trust having a soul is inherently unsettled. It suggests that trusts resist definitive weighing or resolution, leaving the philosophical issue unresolved and ongoing.
A provocative piece claims China faces upheaval as a Paris Mafin motor race from Peking to Paris attracts 18 entries including Prince Scipio Borghese of Rome. It warns China’s conservatism and limited rail smoke familiarity may invite chaos from 90 hp automobiles racing through the country.
Alice Longworth signals a shift in fashion as blue shoes debut in urban wear. If embraced, this could mark a move away from white shoes, altering city streets' color and style norms.
The enduring figure of Grover Cleveland marks his seventieth birthday as the only living ex president. Once Buffalo mayor and reformer, he rose to New York governor and stood as a three time presidential candidate. He retired from public life ten years ago and has since lived quietly.
At seventy, a veteran statesman urges the nation to reconsider the allure of urban living. He advocates old fashioned, conscientious values and honest wealth earned by individuals, warning that city wealth cannot replace sturdiness and independence found in farms and small towns. He says the statement reflects deep concern for the country’s needs.
The Sun notes Councilman Theodore Port teus forfeiting esteem while praising the steadfast backing of the Hon. Albert Uhl. The piece hints at how brainstorms affect people differently, suggesting political tensions and personal loyalties in a civic setting.
The suggestion by Hoke Smith to nominate Robert Marion La Follette for president would reduce the Republican margin. The remark notes a potential shift in party dynamics and electoral impact.
The text notes hopes that the claimed confession by a Twenty fifth infantry soldier will not be used by Foraker as a pretext to resume hostilities or firing.
Advice to boys urges steering clear of habitual drinkers, noting such men are the easiest to avoid. The quote attributes practical guidance to financier Henry Clews, framing it as a social warning about drinking habits.
Report notes printers are now working on acts passed by the general assembly and, from their view, the session was not a failure. It hopes the Wasp visit Evansville will not lead locals to exclaim in disappointment.
The Honduran president has begun for the front lines in an automobile, reflecting heightened wartime urgency and leadership mobilization amid regional conflicts.
The governor did not veto a bill that assigns a penalty for walking on the statehouse lawn. The move leaves the measure in effect, drawing attention to enforcement of trespass rules and statehouse security concerns.
The Audubon society plans a Thursday meeting in Connersville to discuss birds. The note dismisses any link to an Easter milliner convention.
In a spirited remark, John L. Sullivan addresses the politics of language by referencing "me and Roosevelt" as a bold choice. He defends his blunt style, asserting he is no mollycoddle and stands by his unfiltered stance in public discourse.
Reference is made to Attorney General C. W. Miller being discussed as a potential gubernatorial candidate, signaling interest in his political prospects and public perception of his leadership.
In the Thaw trial Mr. Del Mas plans to prove that the Hummel affidavit is a humbug document. The move aims to undermine the sworn statement's credibility amid the courtroom dispute.
City leaders questioned if Governor Hanly would meet expectations in a fair agreement, pondering his reliability and the governor’s past assurances. The exchange centered on whether political promises would translate into concrete action for Indianapolis.
The speaker questions why more insurance laws are needed if Auditor Billheimer can demand broad powers. He notes that youths arrested for stealing signs may abandon signs as souvenirs and argues Gov. Hanly’s veto has strengthened unwritten laws, reducing legislative limits.
Butler college presents a compact program aimed at improving personal finance literacy. The course covers budgeting, saving, and prudent spending to help students manage money more effectively.
In a dramatic advance the written law proposition shows Indiana moving well ahead by about 300 pages or more. The development signals a substantial lead in the legislative drafting process and hints at major milestones reached.
A brief note laments that the flood failed to wash Pittsburg's dirty linen, implying ongoing local scandal or embarrassment. The line hints at unresolved disputes and public discomfort, suggesting residents faced lingering reputation concerns despite natural disaster.
Cincinnati endures rising floodwaters affecting neighborhoods and infrastructure. In contrast Milwaukee reports brighter conditions with hopeful outlooks and continued civic resilience amid regional strain.
The Omaha Bee reports Aguin aldo has opened an account in an American bank, reflecting a notable financial move amid anti-imperialist sentiment in Boston. The remark dismisses the effort as hopeless.
The Kansas City Journal notes Wisconsin plans a meatless dinner for Col. Bryan with a speech to fit the menu by the distinguished guest.
The Detroit City News jokes that President Roosevelt could dodge a nonrunning decision with a clever ploy, suggesting a waning term might be revisited by "this time don't count" as a humorous 1930s political quip for readers.
The Baltimore Sun notes San Francisco considers Abe Reuf as a potential addition to the county jail, reflecting local discussions about security and oversight. The remark frames Reuf as a possible asset in the jail context.
A quip about the czar preferring a compliant assembly that limits itself to prayer and a simple motion to adjourn. The line reflects a satirical take on political control and the role of the Duma in a constrained parliamentary setting.
The week opens quietly at hotels with many automobile men seeking big business as the auto industry expands. American manufacturers lead in machine counts and quality, with 314 cars in 1901 rising to about 60,000 in 1906, while France grows from 23,700 to 65,000. The auto is now a staple, not a toy for the rich, and better roads campaigns flourish. Indiana registrations at hotels include numerous residents from English to Jackson, with names such as Thornburg, Lambert, Pennell, Simms, Fisher, Carr, Irvin, Miller, and many others listed across cities like Richmond, Brownsburg, Noblesville, Lafayette, Kokomo, and Muncie.
The piece notes Republican support for Senator Beveridge’s Reader debates with Bryan and profiles George W Rauch, the Democratic successor to Fred Landis. Rauch pledges to cast aside partisanship, yet faces a party caucus discipline regime in upcoming Congress, per Washington Herald.
A fragmented verse asks who Molly Coddle is and teases if she is kin to famous maidens and barroom legends. It ponders whether Molly Coddle shares lineage with Mamie Taylor Helen Blazes Kitty Kitty etc and ends by naming Nancy Harvard in New York.
Frank Rockefeller, John D. Rockefeller's brother, lives on a Kansas stock farm after profitable splits and a failed zinc mine investment. John S. Porteous, seven feet tall from Paducah, headlines a Colorado health visit. Garfield’s secretaryship draws press ire for work zeal and social aloofness, while ex Vice President Morton remains active at Morton Trust. Governors and alumni mingle with Colgate, Brown, Columbia, and Cornell ties as Howland becomes Philippine scout hero at a mere three years in the army, and pedestrian Mark Au completes a 60,000 mile trek. Roosevelt appointees to the military academy emphasize army lineage with one civilian son.
A Louisville Courier-Journal quip notes that Gov Hughes motto about counting failure is not copyrighted and warns there is little risk of universal theft by governors. The remark emphasizes originality and political irony.
A British writer argues that American women are not superior to American men, a stance seen as a safe editorial position in the Great Britain Kansas City Journal.
A naval program entry reports a looming clash as a Nicaraguan canoe squadron surrounds a Honduras gasoline launch in the Central American conflict. The scene signals an imminent armed engagement between the two nations at sea.
J J Hill cites a caution against universal suspicion and narrates a St Paul travel tale of an old farmer and wife who foil sharpers. Other anecdotes feature H O Havemeyer on muckraking, Gov Hoch on Texas reform quarrels, District Attorney Jerome on honesty, Dr Austin Flint on will disputes, and a Will Zink misadventure in a Washington restaurant. The snippets come from a Wichita Springs publication.
A display of spring suits in Panamas and mixtures across thirty plus styles. Prices range from 25 to 35 dollars, featuring man-tailored effects, neat trimming, and exclusive styles. See them on the second floor.
A prominent industrial head extols the savings bank habit as vital for workers and employers alike. He credits a savings habit with job security, sound sleep, digestion, judgment, and independence, calling a savings bank book a healthful guarantee of peace of mind. Indiana Trust Co with capital of 1,000,000 and surplus of 350,000 is noted.
The Portland Oregonian notes railroads howled calamity during congressional rate bill debates yet the bill passed and the railroads then enjoyed their most prosperous year in history.
On December 188 the National Life Insurance Company reported assets totaling 32 million 798 thousand 726 dollars, with cash on hand real estate stocks and bonds and premiums due. Joseph A Deboer served as president and Osman D Clark as secretary at its Montpelier Vermont office.
President Eliot declares football not a gentleman s game and not a lady s game in a Toledo Blade opinion piece. The remark centers on the sport s etiquette and public image during the era. The note frames football as a rough, masculine spectacle shaping national views of sport.
Morgan outbid a German emperor at a picture sale and is noted for his bold bidding. He does not hesitate to call kings with his strong hand.
A quip style piece urges readers to gamble on life as a game. It encourages taking chances, staying sunny, and watching the dealer when plunging. It notes that luck can bring love, fame, or wealth, with others joining in and never whining about outcomes.
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