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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1906
Page
4
The piece debates Mr. Cockrum’s prophecy regarding party loyalties in Indianapolis and Indiana counties, noting possible Democratic gains and criticizing party pressure after a court or public embarrassment. It also touches on milk quality at a city high school lunch stand and calls for attention to pure, non adulterated food for pupils.
A Cleveland sociology experiment gathers 28 former workhouse prisoners into a single home to reform them through thrifty Christian living. Over three months the group, described by Bayard Bacon in the Cleveland Plain Dealer, shows notable progress as thieves and vagrants learn to work and blend with society while supported by a common welfare mindset.
The article profiles a Cleveland linked group led by Herbert D. Crane and notes the home manager’s shift from probation to real estate, with a fall religious superintendent now a skilled iron worker. It discusses nonprofit aims, cooperative funding, and rules like Jesus Christ as head, plus a quip about naming a future baby boy with royal or edgy options.
A critical letter rebukes the Indianapolis News for alleged misrepresentation of a court verdict against David E. Sherrick. It accuses the paper of padding excerpts and bias, claims harm to Indiana and Indianapolis, and calls for fairer reporting while warning readers of distorted political news and public perception. The piece ends with a satirical note about an upcoming event at Abbott's hall on March 48, mocking the venue and attendees.
A Tennessee controversy questions federal involvement in a local lynching case. The Chattanooga incident is cited as orderly by witnesses, yet the U.S. Supreme Court’s reach is invoked, with debate over government power to intervene in state matters.
The text discusses prominent Chattanooga figures facing a shift in view as pressures from labor disputes grow. It notes tensions between miners and coal operators, the influence of public opinion, and the potential impact on industry relations in the region.
In a public address to a hundred labor delegates, Theodore Roosevelt insists on keeping injunction powers in courts and rejects eight hour Panama Canal labor rules. He claims no Chinese workers pose a threat, denounces the immigration scare as a chimera, and signals he will not pursue a presidential run. Patriotic debate lingers over Hearst and Watson’s influence on 1898 Democratic nominations.
A column critiques Judge Andy Hamilton and his “higher law” for insurance finance, arguing it shields crooks and undermines honesty. It notes Niagara Falls water restrictions fights, Senator L’Hommedieu’s stance, and political pressure. Christine Nilsson reportedly plans another farewell tour at about 85, with a $200,000 investment.
Reports in Indianapolis Thursday noted Jacob Joel a Crawfordsville Republican candidate for state treasurer was seen in the Claypool hotel and declared he had not been lost. He spoke of a strong convention outlook, addressed delegates, and predicted his path to the nomination while colleagues discussed district races and fair treatment within the party.
The dispatch cites harsh charges as Wood is blamed for the slaughter of Moron and a president praised for a victory where women and men died. Democrats in the house are blamed for trying to gain party capital, with Sharp Williams criticized as a trader in this charged exchange. The piece likens actions to the Charge of the Light Brigade and condemns appeals to violence among factions.
A fragment from the Kaneos City Journal ponders how the country solved deep social ills before reformers Tarbell Hapgood Steffens and Phillipa arrived to help. The note hints at investigative journalism era mysteries without detailing events or individuals.
The text appears as a fragmented reflection on complaining during rain and hardship. It mentions rating, hunting, mud, and a sense of second childhood amid poverty with uncertain phrasing and missing details. No clear individuals or organizations are identified.
A fragmented poemish reflection on nature and art. The speaker notes disorder in the world, the wind and spring, and the quiet craftsmanship of Earth. Names and coherent structure are scarce, yielding a hazy, almost surreal meditation.
A quirky string of anecdotes features perspectives on vegetarianism, a Norristown pig tale, and a Colorado bishop. It includes a loom fixer, a rigger, and a clergyman family tale ending with a child's demand to see her minister.
In the house Ex Speaker Keifer of Ohio mocks the rule of small matters with dé minimis non curat lex. Cushman from Washington advances on money and aims to keep a districtless seat. Ankeny praised for sharp questioning and calm humor. A Chicago physician is jailed for robbery after a trio of medical opinions about heart trouble misled a patient.
The article surveys attitudes toward female labor and discharge in stores and offices, noting women react emotionally to dismissal while men suppress it. It highlights employers reluctant to hire after a dismissal and cites Mrs Virginia Bland as a leading agriculturist, with other items on etiquette, postal service gender shifts, and women pushing for police employment.
A jumble of quotes from the Washington Post New York American Detroit News and Chicago Tribune reflects mixed public mood on statehood prospects Ancient lines mock leaders while observers criticize self awareness and indulgence in political theater As editors note appearances deceive and leaders fail to see flaws in neighbors actions
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes a contemporaneous suggestion that the general attitude of the army toward invading China carries sinister overtones, though doubt remains about a popular uprising of indignation.
The Detroit Free Press reports Speaker Cannon favors standing pat on joint statehood due to concerns about potential consequences. The article suggests the House would resist change and maintain current control, with no immediate action expected.
A Chicago Post remark questions union priorities over burial, urging quick action when they gain control of the cemetery. The row mentions burying the sympathetic figure and its twin digturker, a phrasing reflecting editorials of the era.
Readable listings cite Atted and box or pony eMeets coats in gray mixtures with patch pockets and new sleeves priced around 5.06 to 7.60. Also long coats about 19.00, broadcloth 10.00, and women’s white lawn waists with Ungerie collars and gutta at modest prices.
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