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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1907
Page
4
Delivered by carrier in any part of the city for six cents a week, outside city six months in advance at $1.50, outside city monthly in advance at fifty cents, and yearly in advance at $3.00.
The census bureau shows Indianapolis population rising from 169,164 in 1900 to an estimated 219,154 in 1906, a six year gain of about 50,000. The piece credits local business, manufacturing, building, and especially selfless leaders for the boom, urging continued boosterism and factory recruitment. It notes a Milwaukee strike among St. Louis brewery workers as a side remark on national labor unrest.
Easter signifies a new activity beginning and a spiritual awakening beyond religious observance. The holidays Christmas and Easter are broadly celebrated, promoting a shared spirit of renewal, learning, and renewal in spring beyond fashion trends.
District Attorney Jerome's handling of the Thaw case draws scrutiny as analysts speculate on possible strategic brainstorming and procedural choices shaping the investigation.
An eastern university professor keeps a simple creed on his desk. It emphasizes working for the pleasure of accomplishment and honest methods to pass on honest material. It declares belief in effort, progress, and measurable results.
A professor’s creed of faith in himself and honest methods inspires students to pursue meaningful labor. The article argues the value of enjoying one’s occupation, whether professor or paper hanger, to avoid grievance and cultivate productive, worthwhile work.
Indianapolis has expanded by about a third in six years, fueling a surge in construction and a plan for many new tall buildings. The growth reflects rising population and economic activity in the city.
A Washington Post tribute to Senator Joseph Benson Foraker portrays him as a lifelong fighter. The piece asserts he once began fighting his mother, adding to a portrait of a durable political pugilist who clashed with Sherman Hanna Foster Garfield Roosevelt and others.
Public display follows Senator Foraker's heated reaction as William Howard Taft preserves a steady, unchanging demeanor. The scene unfolds with reporters noting the lack of visible emotion from Taft during the tense exchange.
A newspaper column lauds Easter hats as an established, cherished custom. It defends the practice against jokes and bills, urging women to buy and wear hats to church while men admire and pay for them. The piece asserts hats brighten Easter and deserve sympathy and approval.
Senator Beveridge remains at the center of a bustling political arena with ongoing efforts and strategic movements. The scene suggests continued engagement and influence as allies seek to advance policies and public support.
The piece argues Americans cannot forget railroad dangers as new accidents mount daily. It cites Arthur McTavish and the Review of Reviews, criticizing the system for sacrificing many lives, exceeding counts from Armenia or Russian Jewish massacres, while the public remains passive.
The piece argues for interlocking main line switches to prevent switch accidents, estimating $193.5 million to equip all rails with interlocks and a potential annual saving of $23.5 million from fewer wrecks. It cites a California Pacific railroad wreck with 28 deaths to urge regulatory control away from stock Jobbers toward safer management.
Bachelor girls of Cleveland urge traction companies to require unmarried workers to wear white carnations and married ones to wear red. The note notes the strong appeal of brass buttons in Cleveland.
Terre Haute officials protest to the Interstate Commerce Commission against railroad coal rates, demanding an end to unequal pricing and warning of action if the discrimination continues.
A Chicago prison escape bid and a subsequent self harm attempt draw attention away from the Thaw murder case as authorities reassess priorities and security.
Ex Senator Burton declares vengeance belongs to the Lord and acts as though authorized by the Lord regarding Roosevelt, asserting his own authority in the matter.
The wives of Indianapolis Socialists have organized. If the wives of the members of other political parties would do the same thing, politics would be even a more merry game than it is.
The text asserts the administration will assist Taft, presenting this as clear proof regarding previous claims that it would not act similarly. The statement frames aid as definitive and contrasts it with prior statements about inaction.
Booker T. Washington will lecture in Indianapolis at an early date. He is described as the second greatest living authority on the race problem after Senator Benjamin R. Tillman.
A New York dispatch says men of wealth are retrenching as a panicked mood lingers. Ballots in New York mayoralty will be counted, Hearst duties extend past the Chicago mayoralty fight, and Senator Foraker wins a prize bull pup yet remains active politically. Ice men in Columbus face a $1000 fine, while St. Louis brewers strike amid a divorce case ruling. Arkansas dog that ate dynamite made a noisy impact.
A collection of brief quotes on spring plans flowers seasons court procedures vacations and local business from Edward Wguff Edward Bertermann Elliott Hooton John Patterson Charles Gift Blaine Miller Joseph Johnson Eli Ritter Dr Eugene Buehler Frank I Grubbs Leonard Crane D M Parry Jonce Monvhan H T Conde Charles N Wilson noting shifts in plumbing, farming, infrastructure, labor and finance with regional concerns about bridges, fruit crops and Wall Street.
In Washington David B. Hill was asked for his view on the Democratic situation. He replied with a pointed question Where is it The remark alludes to a prominent Lincoln Nebraska citizen who reportedly has the issue concealed in his possession.
The Philadelphia Press notes Mr Harri man's wish to contact Ws government after an array of topics. The remark signals a push for direct engagement with authorities amid current events and public interest.
A Kansas City Journal item cites a Cornell professor quoting Plutarch on Julius Caesar's death, claiming Caesar received 2 percent wounds and that "25 for Cassar, all right" in a provocative historical aside.
A Boston doctor proclaims every baby is worthwhile and notes many deserve consideration for second or third class postmasterships as discussed in the Washington Post.
A May poem dreaming of simple fishing pleasures in a pastoral town scene. The speaker longs for a quiet stream, a few trout, and time to wade, cast, loaf, and dream beside blooming elms and singing birds.
Up to date, the enemies of the president are those who have been jailed or are headed that way. Indianapolis can entertain the state Socialistic convention even without a large coliseum.
The report notes a new birth in Brus sels signaling the spread of the panic habit, with observers warning of potential regional impacts and requiring closer attention from authorities and citizens alike.
The article surveys actors famed for dress sense, noting John Drew as the Beau Brummel of actors and naming Richard Bennett, William Courtenay, Forbes Robertson, and others as notable dressers off stage. It retells humorous incidents with Heinrich Conried, Henry M. Ziegler, Sam Bernard, and Lillian Russell, illustrating stage fashion culture and audience-age sensitivities.
A quoted reflection questions why a girl of three percent would not consider future war impact and argues for women to prepare for rainy days just as men do. The voice urges equal foresight in household and public life, challenging traditional expectations.
A fashion paper predicts spring styles will largely follow Japanese lines with likely influence staying east of Denver, as noted by the Washington Herald.
At the hotels teachers dominate sign‑ins with a long list of named educators from Greensburg to Vincennes. The registers show many from Clinton, Lafayette, Madison, Indianapolis, and other locations, including May Kennedy and Flora Blair among others, indicating a large educational turnout.
A cluster of names including Clements Washington W H Stone J E Darby Ida Wilhite Vincennes Mary Brittain Vincennes Grace Lindley Paoli W F Axtell Washington P M Henry Washington Eltsa Colciasure Anna Braxton Gertrude Comingore Paoli Belle Cahen Martha Howell Jeffersonville.
A New York World note casts Judge Tait as a steadfast Ohio favorite seizing the spotlight. It suggests he will remain aligned with his trusted allies and eschew other affiliations as he weighs a broader influence.
A Washington Post quote laments readers who doubt the nation's prosperity when a stock broker earns a million dollars in a single day. The remark contrasts sensational wealth with workers' skepticism about economic health.
The Minneapolis Journal notes coincident scheduling as the National Congress of Mothers meets in Los Angeles in May while fathers’ congress mows the lawn, highlighting playful timing between civic groups.
A Boston Herald note claims Burton’s loud outburst mirrors prior Roosevelt luck, suggesting a recurring pattern in political fortune and public reaction. The column frames the incident as a rhetorical echo rather than fresh policy action, highlighting media framing of leadership narratives.
A speaker recalls a stagnant marsh and a loathsome pool. Two queenly lilies rise from the pond as a contrast to a dilapidated hut and its grim interior. From that humble place a single figure emerges to seize the world’s attention.
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