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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1907
Page
4
Newspapers misread a Friday meeting of Indianapolis workers over red flags. Editors were wrong about a mayoral ban while marchers carried national flags in a peaceful, dignified rally. The labor leaders praised for patriotic display and urged similar conduct elsewhere. Red flags deemed inappropriate in labor demonstrations.
An Evansville headline argues that strikers must pursue peaceful methods to gain ground. It warns that failure to restrain sympathizers or condemn outside rowdy conduct harms the labor cause and public opinion, urging disciplined action and lawful protest.
The text notes that Fairbanks residents show little enthusiasm for the upcoming presidential campaign. It mocks the idea of urgency or extraordinary activity, suggesting gum-shoe caution and delaying decisive moves in politics. The tone is ironic and skeptical about early campaign fervor.
Col Watterson weighs whether J Kirby Risk can be considered a dark horse in the upcoming race, noting the candidate’s unexpected potential and the competitive field. He analyzes polling signals and regional support, highlighting key voters and party dynamics shaping the contest.
Canada pursues a national effort to show Americans that its coins and banknotes are worth par. Despite parity in Canada, U S business circles distrust Canadian money, a sentiment entrenched for years. Officials expect increased familiarity with Canada will shift attitudes toward the northern dominion and its banking system.
Citizens consider whether to approve a referendum aimed at addressing environmental concerns around the green bug infestation. Officials and residents discuss potential costs, timelines, and ecological impact while awaiting final ballot wording.
Eugene V Debs in the Appeal to Reason endorses William D Haywood as the working people's candidate for 1908. He labels the platform Labor and Liberty versus Capital and Kidnaping and questions if Haywood's murder trial may reveal facts not fit for a campaign. The piece notes socialism gaining public attention despite erratic opposition.
A fragment notes socialism described as potent enough to run a Haywood or a Delta for president, bold enough to foment class struggle and declare war, and clever enough to exploit incidents appealing to prejudice or malicious envy.
Lapland advances a state railroad extension while hinting at delayed construction as Old Man Winter slows progress. the piece frames plans as ongoing and urges winter to hurry north to greet the new trains.
The passage argues that if E. H. Harriman is punished after government charges, Democrats and Harriman allies will unite to claim the case stems from a personal quarrel between President Roosevelt and Harriman. It contends Harriman faction politicians push a sinister motive and that foes are driven by desperation against an honest administration.
A Wilmington Delaware youth stole pies valued at fifteen cents or more, prompting reflection on poet Eugene Field and his saying about seeing things at night. The incident underscores caution about temptation and the moral lesson drawn from Field's verse.
The Winona Technical Institute and Trades Schools near Indianapolis emphasizes practical, well-managed programs with expanding offerings. Beginning this fall the Winona school will teach 15 trades and plans further additions while Carnegie’s Pittsburg model is cited as a cautionary tale of excess.
Changes in the party symbol are under discussion as leaders weigh directions for future reform. The prospect of a widening out process lingers in Republican minds, with time to reveal the ultimate path.
A Waldo, Indiana political note asserts Republicans want relief from certain home-grown manipulators rather than delivery to outsiders. The statement frames intra party reform as the immediate goal and mentions local leadership influences.
Readers cautioned against taking whispers between umpire and bleachers at face value as some fear the game is becoming too violent. The remark suggests tension in sports crowds and prompts discussion on decorum and officiating.
Editorial notes that Oklahoma should not adopt an unoriginal constitution and rejects the notion of needing a uniquely colored or novelty charter. The piece argues for a practical, stable framework rather than gimmicks or trend driven changes.
The new crown baby of Spain is titled Prince of the Asturias. Heir presumptive to Castoria may be suggested, with national interest in the infant’s future role and succession.
A note compares Sweden's Damklub to a familiar local women's club, suggesting similar social dynamics and roles. The remark cites husbands noting the parallel in gendered social circles.
Col Watterson faces growing strain from bellwether duties likely to press on his nerves and temper before 190S, reflecting mounting pressure in the post war era.
Gen Charles H Grosvenor known as the Sage of Athens remains silent on Ohio turmoil fueling speculation he will seek re election in the Eleventh district. The district historically ousts him every few years, pattern seen in past campaigns.
The piece muses on Taft and Gray or Hughes and Gray as potential rivals in the next presidential contest, noting the enduring value of the Order of Favorite Sons. It mentions Gen Grosvenor, a fatherly figure, and the warm, familiar dynamics of home folk, then returns to the main tradition without further digression.
The text asserts Britain governs 7,411,698 square miles and an empire of 53,000,000 subjects, primarily white. It contrasts with 300,000,000 East Indians and 40,000,000 Africans, claiming these groups do not form a national force, but are part of the white man’s burden.
The text suggests L. Ert Slack as a gubernatorial contender and notes his association with Mr. Taggart. It implies Slack favors Taggart's protection over reform initiatives, hinting at political maneuvering within Indiana circles.
A new Wisconsin senator is reported as worth 17 million dollars, noted as a friend and backer of Senator La Follette. The report implies large sums influenced the Wisconsin outcome, suggesting wealth played a role in the political conclusion.
The nation's financial heart is moving toward the population center as prosperity no longer centers on Wall Street. Despite this shift, the capital and money power are not expected to crowd toward any single area imminently.
Ben Tillman rejects the idea that an obsolete millionaire makes a virtuous vice president and notes he has never led a national campaign for a major party.
The column critiques party partisanship and editorial bias while noting national figures. It questions the two cent fare law, mentions James Bingham and T. L. Woodruff, and references Bryan, Hearst, McClellan, Hughes, Longworth, Foraker, Taft, and Fairbanks in a sweeping look at political currents and media.
A string of satirical quips about Taft Foraker Watterson Harriman and European sovereigns criticizing politics and social roles through odd comparisons and riddling remarks. The passage blends humor and rumor, leaving most specifics and dates unstated, shaping a general portrait of contemporary public figures.
A Seymour man reportedly stole a stairway in a peculiar burglary. Police are investigating the motives and whether the missing stairs hindered residence access. Nearby residents react with bemused surprise as authorities trace the unusual theft to a local address.
Indianapolis leaders clash with labor demonstrators over red flags and anti judiciary banners. Mayor Bookwalter orders restraint to keep streets open and law respected amid calls for deporting anarchists and fears of propaganda influencing crowds.
The piece argues the core issue is the guilt or innocence of three men charged with murder, not mine owners or workers. It condemns wartime mass labor rallies, praises fair trial in courts, and cites President Roosevelt's interference as a blunder while affirming juries and appeals as the system’s test.
Cincinnati Enquirer commentary expects gradual but lasting justice in railroad fare adjustments. It notes typical fare reductions for overburdened travelers and argues against millennial cures, urging persistence in pursuing a fair transit system.
The South Bend Times urges a temporary pause on railway regulation until Congress convenes and the president’s recommendations are made. No discussion or agitation should occur in the interim, as touches remain but policy should wait for official guidance.
Evidence is against Cupid in Wayne county again this month only half a dozen marriage licenses issued in a county of 40 000 population Richmond Palladium nd
A brief society note from Peru Indiana reports Miss Ruby Kiassman married recently. The commentary humorously suggests the name may aid her in securing a husband, reflecting a lighthearted gossip tone from the Washington Post.
A brief Tribune item notes that compensation will buoy railway companies, implying they will weather crow shortages while acer shortages are not a concern. The terse quip attributes the resilience to compensation, suggesting a cautious optimism about industry solvency.
The Indian Daily News recounts a cursed pearl and turquoise necklace once owned by the Maharani of Cooch Behar. After transfers and due to bad fortune, racing gains return to the Maharajah. the current owner faces ongoing ill luck. The piece also notes Denstone College welcomes King Lobengula’s son, pet nursing careers in London, a suffrage stamp design, dress collar trends, a Lauder border wedding ritual, Siberian mining practices, and the famed Cresta course speeds in St Moritz.
The Milwaukee News notes that less than 45 percent of the wheat acreage in northwestern Canada has been planted due to ongoing cold weather, suggesting clues about the source of the weather forecast.
A Washington Herald remark contemplates disruptive "Tedy-hears" as possibly essential to Roosevelt's administration, suggesting a tense forecast two years ahead. the comment uses quirky spellings like "Wililie dephante" as a playful nod to political jargon.
Descriptive piece on Spain’s throne room and royal regalia, Emperor William’s taste for plays about Hohenzollern princes, a London note on Ex-Empress Eugenie debt suit, the King of Siam's upcoming U S visit, and a Calcutta Empire account of the ameer’s Mason initiation led by Lord Kitchener and Sir Henry McMahon with Lodge Concordia involvement.
The Elkhart Review notes mounting discontent with railroad mileage book policies. Traveling men face predeparture station delays to have certificates ready, provoking broad opposition among the traveling public and strong, persuasive protests from the “brotherhood” of travelers.
The Interstate Commerce Commission will likely review the growler dispute as Missouri shifts its bucket shops to Kansas in retaliation for Kansas driving dramshops to Missouri a back and forth over drink laws.
A Washington Herald musing imagines Taft as president and Roosevelt as senator. It wonders what would unfold if Roosevelt seeks an audience while Taft is tied up with Bat Masterson, noting the scenario as an impossibility to fully envision.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes a remarkable Indiana boy who claims to tell time of day with nearly minute accuracy without watches or clocks. It cautions about the boy's health and morals, suggesting such gifts could lead to overexertion or burnout.
Susy recalls Nov 2, 1885, the eve of her fiftieth birthday, as she and Twichell learned to ride a towering bicycle. Twain bungled crashes, skin torn from knees to hips, and repeated falls with a patient German instructor who never smiled yet offered quiet encouragement as he finally praised a new gymnastic feat.
A Chicago Post editorial mocks Secretary Taft for waiting on Justice Harlan's retirement and argues a decisive action is better. It says strong leaders seize opportunities, noting Justice Harlan’s achievement as a home run that shows vigor rather than age, urging timely decisions over waiting.
The item notes a home rule measure granting Ireland control over a household decision by a married man in accord with his wife’s wishes, framed as a personal prerogative rather than a public policy issue. The Detroit Free Press context suggests a libertarian slant on domestic authority within marriage.
A brief note discusses the phrase Hooster and dismisses speculative origins as vain, centering on language origins and the meaning behind the term. The piece emphasizes sober inquiry over conjecture and hints at broader linguistic mystery without naming individuals or places.
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