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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1906
Page
4
The Indianapolis Sun traces its establishment as Indiana's first daily paper with a six cent carrier rate and extensive city and out-of-city subscription options. The piece notes improvements ahead as changes approach and praises the library's potential impact on public education and civic life.
The piece argues Judge Fremont Alford should not seek renomination for the Marion county criminal court after eight years. It claims his court lacks trust and mercy, shaping many major criminal cases to be tried by special judges, and endorses James A. Pritchard as a better alternative. It also notes congressional staunch debate over statehood with Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Indian Territory.
Public library patrons welcome moves to reclaim basement and first floor space from the Board of School Commissioners. The plan adds room to improve access to open shelf reference volumes and reduce crowding that currently hides books from readers. The librarian has proposed direct access ideas used by major libraries in New York Brooklyn Cincinnati and Louisville.
The court denies David E. Sherrick another bid for clemency or reprieve. He faces life imprisonment or death unless a governor intervenes, a prospect deemed improbable amid public knowledge of the case. The final ruling cements a doom felt by many observers in Indiana.
Governor Cummins calls for a national convention of governors to push a constitutional amendment for direct popular election of U S senators. He suggests two current routes and hints a direct primary as a practical alternative while forecasting Senate nimby opposition.
The piece contrasts reform rhetoric with public skepticism as Hadley, Folk, LaFollette, and Jerome face mixed reception. Two addresses were delivered in New York last week, one by Hadley and one by Jerome, while Missouri’s attorney general voices belief that the American people are wary of promises.
The piece critiques political pressures and public hysteria surrounding insurance scandal prosecutions. It argues for justice based on legal evidence, not mob sentiment, citing Jerome’s stance against yielding to popular bloodlust and political influence. It condemns reform rhetoric as charlatanry while urging accountability.
The jury absolves criminal blame for the Adobe disaster where forty perished, finding negligence by J. F. Lively and night operator Van Peyson but no wilful misconduct or criminal prosecution. The decision omits accountability and leaves many readers unsatisfied with the compromise.
An old tale holds a dog inherited $20,000 and became spoiled by lavish feeding. Executors intend to spend the funds on the dog’s comfort, arguing the money harms the animal. Critics say wealth corrupts both dog and owner, preferring restraint over indulgence.
Franklin Dr Homer S Hall reports strong enthusiasm at Indianapolis convention for Prohibition delegates and state-wide organization. He notes county meetings in Johnson and other counties, growing demand for speakers, diversified literature, and renewed focus on practical reforms to boost voter turnout next fall. James Bowen compares European and American attitudes, outlining philosophical divides between dreamers and realists.
A jumble of odd notes: a four year old weighing 194 pounds, twins named Johann Mast and a literary snip about Die Fetehelt not printed in New York. Also references to Willian J. Tru and 1912 politics, a Brooklyn professor D Alx, and a Clinton avenue incident with a fence and a fatal cat injury from noisy neighbors.
A stream of rambling anecdotes recounts old hunting days including a misfired shotgun bought for four dollars, its faulty condition, and a scene of a barn near a cow calfing in Minnesota. Also recounted is a Pennsylvania farmer’s risky coon tree trick and a fatal water-logged hunt in a New Jersey area.
A Letter from Quilock China warns America of tree loss and erosion. It describes China’s deforestation, landslides, and flooded lowlands, noting timber shortage and high demand in the U S while forests dwindle. The piece urges government control to spare future forests and protect water supplies. The author laments reckless timber cuts and foresees a day when only managed, ripe trees are felled.
Fragmentary OCR notes compare editors from Atchison and Kansas City drawing on New York life and public figures. Mentions Andy Hamilton and a vivid impression of a distant, implied figure, with references to Lincoln and commoner in terse gossip.
The report details Pope Pius X embracing a young Nixon and presenting a medal, plus Russian trip stops and an audience with the pope. It then recounts lord Antrim’s Irish estates, remarks about various public figures, and anecdotes about Andrew Carnegie, Deacon White, and others, highlighting education, character, and public service.
Victorien Bnydow mocked Paria as Barnard Sulasy’s influence, while Nat Goodwin recalled a Western tour incident with a gallery patron demanding money back. Joseph Jefferson’s painting collection will be sold publicly on April 2 at Mendelssohn Hall, with a prepared illustrated catalogue and planned press distribution.
Discredited officers of Life Insurance Co misused funds to solicit proxies from policyholders. Policyholders should refuse to lend their support to corrupt management and request independent oversight, auditing, and action by regulators to replace leadership and recover assets. Seek legal counsel and document all communications with the company and press inquiries.
The Chicago Record Herald notes Mr. Carnesle states no rich men can be happy while H. H. Rogera could likely provide strong evidence in rebuttal on any horrible event involving Missouri's supreme court.
A fragment from Along the Way recounts an Italian cigar test, Holmes and Watson dialogue, and a curator praising ancient Egyptian perfume. It shifts to a discussion of leeward windward terms, and ends with a banker’s sales pitch about starting a savings account.
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