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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1907
Page
4
The piece celebrates Alfonso the newborn son of the Spanish royal house, highlighting national pride and the monarchy’s perceived stability. It notes public joy, media attention, and the heir’s significance for Spain’s future. It emphasizes Alfonso as kingpin in the public imagination and royal continuity.
The remark suggests the president views the millennium as far off yet observes political signaling from Cincinnati figure Hon. George B. Cox who offers a public kiss for a political blow to Taft.
Indiana editorials mock the revival as preposterous but argue for religious reform in the Jeffersonville reformatory. Superintendent Whittaker promotes Christianity as essential to rehabilitating erring men and offering a better future, seeing revival as hopeful and worthwhile even if skeptics doubt its sincerity.
The quote accuses the Democratic party of lacking principles and notes Hearst’s repeated placement on Democratic tickets as evidence. The remark highlights his critique of party loyalty and consistency in political alignment.
John Brogan, an orderly with Gen Sedgwick, recalls the Wilderness campaign begun May 5, lasting 37 days. He notes Grant’s modern army discipline, Lee’s equal stature, and the somber, unopposed advance of corps through the fords and lowlands toward Virginia’s outcome.
The passage recalls Lee and Confederate leaders exploiting our mistakes in major battles, notes Petersburg approaches and casualties over 37 days, and praises the motives and sacrifices of Union soldiers. It argues pensions cannot compare to preserving the republic and vows that liberty and man’s rights depend on such devotion.
A brief historical notice records a quadrennial redivious of Grover Cleveland in a quiet area near innocuous desuetude, marking a civic or scholarly reflection without immediate action.
The Roose velt administration dissolves a drug trust by perpetual injunction after alleged price fixing and blacklisting. The Indiana federal court case shows the government’s enforcement stance as supporters debate future policy and leadership.
The report mentions Nick Longworth and Fred Landis of Indiana as figures out of the running. It suggests further discussion may include Landis alongside Longworth in the political context.
Members of the Thirteenth Indiana volunteer infantry, the unit commanded by Gen H W Lawton in the civil war, plan to attend the May 30 unveiling in Indianapolis. Former comrades hold meetings across the state and organize squads to honor the memory and deeds of their beloved officer as Memorial Day centers on the Thirteenth in the city.
The piece notes France’s reaction to a wealthy man who left nine million dollars behind while the American press barely covers his death. It comments on global wealth and suggests pursuing other achievements beyond money.
Merrill A. Teague, an Indiana newspaper man, has launched the Nevada Mining News in Reno Nev Teague formerly lived in Pendleton Anderson and other Indiana cities and later gained broader recognition in the east.
Rushville Indiana will have an automatic telephone operator with a single guarantee. No intruder from the west with a Lochinvar proposition can depopulate the switchboard.
In Iowa a so called perpetual youth society fines members for sickness. Three illnesses lead to expulsion while the dying penalty remains unspecified. Separately a Birmingham Alabama robbery nets about $100000 as another example of criminal audacity.
The article argues that the Ten Commandments did not originate with the Populist party, countering corporate claims suggesting a Populist linkage. It frames the discussion around political myth and party history.
The Chicago Tribune presses Mr. Fairbanks of Indiana as a presidential candidate arguing his White House tenure would promote national unity. The piece frames the call as a bid to ease tensions and guide the republic.
The Tribune notes the debate over returning to old conditions hinges on voter desire. Meanwhile Indiana supporters of Mr. Fairbanks argue that his election guarantees no backward step and continues to press for his cause.
The New York City laboring men were received by President Roosevelt with only three minutes late. Fifty others waited while the labor union members met with the president, who left them pleased and convinced that he remains committed to a square deal for all workers.
The piece argues New York misreads Indiana politics and notes several so called leaders in Indiana fail to understand Hoosier political dynamics.
Purdue university agricultural experiment station issues a bulletin on soy beans cow peas and other forage crops Indiana farmers will find much to interest in this bulletin.
A mocked assertion credits a Russian doctor with curing consumption by riding the cowcatcher of a locomotive. The joke extends to rolling under the cowcatcher as an alleged remedy, highlighting sensational superstition.
A collage of satirical quips references Taft Cox and Foraker political tensions. The piece notes Alonzo Taft and notable figures like Henry Watterson, with jokes about schoolboys, fish markets, and a Philadelphia man finding $400 in gold.
It is noted that his 75 million fortune will be much more garrulous than Silent Smith, signaling a contrast in public personas between the two figures and foreshadowing attention on wealth and demeanor.
The clipped items note a Wisconsin senatorial withdrawal and question who cast the vote. It also mentions railroads outpacing bucket shops, a sweeping housecleaning trend, and references to Bryan and Gen. Kuroki as the Silent Smith of the Orient.
Elmer Morris of San Francisco, visiting Indianapolis, reports rapid rebuilding progress after the fire. He notes steel construction dominates new buildings, many hotels ready for occupancy, and promises some of the world’s finest hotels to come as the city rises anew. He also downplays crop worries in northern Indiana, saying oats look modest but crops should remain good and spring work can proceed without disaster.
Indiana politicians in Washington back Judge E D Crumpacker for governor as he nears retirement from Congress. The Columbus Republic notes Indiana Republicans typically nominate state candidates locally and doubts Crumpacker’s poem will travel far from the Washington incubator.
A Hancock County man accused of killing a neighbor’s turkeys was jailed due to lack of funds for bond. After weeks in custody he was acquitted on the first ballot, a hardship for his family. The Marion Chronicle notes such cases illuminate the bias that the law often shields the poor.
Franklin Star notes the post office department raised box rents in many offices across the country. It argues rural free delivery costs are funded by citizens, while urban residents face higher box charges despite receiving mail at the post office.
The Morganfield Sun quotes the Louisville Herald saying pupils with home newspaper access become better readers spellers grammarians punctuators and read with more understanding while gaining geography knowledge faster. The newspaper is described as an important factor in modern life and supported by those who investigate the matter.
The Ohio State Journal notes Senator Beveridge accusing both parties of political maneuvering over government dependencies. It cites the tariff bill for the Philippines and Porto Rican citizenship as refusals with no stated reasons. President Roosevelt urged Congress to abstain from action and stay silent.
Ellen Terry aged 59 has wed an Indiana man about 30 years younger. The Terre Haute Tribune notes the pairing as a striking match, reflecting that age and experience fail to deter a determined Indiana suitor.
John W Gates famed as a millionaire gambler spoke on licensing gambling, mentored his son Charles G Gates in games from golf to poker, and recounted past losses at Saratoga. He defended tobacco profits, boasted stock in American Tobacco, and recounted feats in barbed wire fencing and banking ethics.
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