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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1907
Page
4
Discussion on whether party or national leaders must keep pace with party interests. It notes a shift to reform and decisive leadership since Hanna and McKinley, and recalls a 2,600,000 majority favoring real leadership. It questions current politicians’ awareness of this surge in popularity and ends by quipping about a Spanish prince’s title as "Toodles."
Judge Andrew J. Harlan, last survivor of the forty-second Congress, dies at Savannah Missouri. He was an Indiana statesman of the old school admired for integrity and ability. His career inspired ambitious youths and he remained steadfast against deception and petty politics. President Roosevelt granted him a pass to baseball games nationwide.
The text argues it is as bad to teach police to tyrannize as to allow them to become disloyal or derelict. It cites Evansville where nearly half the force would not serve public safety during riots and Indianapolis where some officers are overzealous and unjust, urging home reforms before criticizing others.
Chicago authorities announce the dispatch of trade diplomats to promote commerce. Mail order houses have begun similar efforts, expanding outreach and promoting procurement channels across the country.
A South-side foiter ing case ends in a jury acquittal seen as a rebuke to police methods in that city area. The author warns continued acquittals may lead residents to believe police are used to inflict injustices.
A critic urges law enforcing agencies to avoid self harm by appearing just and lawful. The writer condemns officers who misuse the law as outlaws and questions whether the late Com Paul Kruger would have trusted a $4,000,000 secret to a woman.
An essay extols high school doors opening in June for boys and girls from good homes. It stresses thrift, home support, hope, and civic duty, warning youth away from easy money and urging honesty as opportunities multiply yet demand integrity. Uncle Joe Cannon criticizes Gov. Hughes of New York, cautioning against urging a novice to run for president.
The Wisconsin senator, famed for lumber expertise and a reported $17 million stake, appears ready to push a broad reform platform. He aims to align lumber interests with national aims for a fair shake and a square deal for all, signaling a people centered approach.
The article argues that Oklahoma should not fear expense in drafting a new constitution, noting Senator Stephenson and his rival La Follette as examples. It contends that other states offer basic principles ready to be adopted, and urges giving Oklahoma a fair chance with another iteration if needed.
The editorial urges President Roosevelt to take Mark Twain on a planned October trip down the Mississippi. It argues Twain could guide the president with literary context from Huck Finn Tom Sawyer and Jim and offer luminous commentary and local associations to enrich the voyage and deepen western waterway insight. It cautions against snap judgments in San Francisco graft discussions and notes confusion in Quaketown amid accusations and larceny.
A presidential candidate warns close associates against criticizing Roosevelt era policies or showing irritation at the administration's growing policy gains. He urges restraint to avoid public friction within his circle.
The text suggests William Jennings Bryan may target Hoke Smith in a political move, hinting at a Parker lemon for Smith. It also notes no evidence Bryan supports any candidate outside Nebraska.
The new Wisconsin senator presents a platform of core principles. Reading it closely suggests the ideas were shaped by La Follette’s political philosophy and reformist energy.
The writer notes that George B. Cox will not endorse Taft and recalls Taft’s earlier stance on Cox. The piece suggests the consequence of such moves was considered tremendous.
A Missouri state law limiting salaries paid by state insurance companies to fifty thousand dollars per year has taken effect. The measure targets compensation levels within the industry as it implements new financial guardrails.
A commentary notes that granting tariff favors to one country invites anger from many others and highlights the challenges of reciprocity in trade policy. The piece argues that concessions can provoke a broader pushback among less favored nations.
In Ohio Senator Foraker is cast as the innocent bystander but expresses a strong wish to portray the man who runs amuck seeking a more dynamic, forceful part. He aims to broaden his acting range and captivate audiences with a grittier character in the production.
Grover Cleveland stands outside the scene noting the Democratic party torn by internal strife and divisions, expressed with quiet pain and mild surprise.
Observers note that recollections of George B. Cortelyou shift as public sentiment evolves. Critics who once mocked his role in politics now revisit his actions with more measured judgment and scrutiny.
A southern reader notes that northern reports on race problems amuse locals, reflecting regional perspectives and humor at the issue. The remark hints at cultural distance between observers and communities affected by race dynamics.
The Carnegie hero award movement continues to commend itself by reason of the justice and judgment of its actions, highlighting its ongoing effort to recognize courageous acts.
A garbled collection of quotable lines cites The Baltimore Sun on Ohio, mentions Kipling and Ben Tillman, notes Parker and Bryan race counts, criticizes female reputation, proclaims war as just with peace, mocks a Wisconsin senator, and ends with flippant advice about dog-days and a local wag.
Posy Tracy waits for his father Sam Tracy who is gravely ill as Nineveh Notes reports on the family.
In Samaria Item a note states real estate progress has halted sales activity with no buying or selling underway at the moment.
Locust Grove Note reports Asa Hampton was kicked by a fractious mule that reached through a window. The incident leads to a call for steel gratings to protect windows and prevent future harm. The note implies mules should be restrained when dangerous.
The Litchfield Letter notes Ye scribe and his wife were guests of Fred Hartig and family in McCutchanville on Sunday.
John Pollick of Indianapolis was here early this week studying church records. He will marry soon a Catholic lady from that city.
The ladies of Long Run church met Friday and with help from the men cleaned the church, a cooperative effort reported by Park's Ridge Item.
Locust Grove Letter reports a fox seen last Saturday in a field across from Mr Ross residence was found near a coon’s den at Northfield, confirming the animal’s location and movement.
Grant Moore spends much time at his new farm leaning on the front gate and talking with passersby, the Grand View Note reports.
Indian Creek Jotting reports Miss Fanchion Curtis will join the Sabbath School this summer, delivering a notable guest appearance and drawing interest from local families.
Prof. Morton Snider plans a brief trip to the western region to dodge the rapid and unpredictable changes of an Indiana spring, seeking a gentler climate during a volatile season.
Bethel Budget notes show Will Brown relaxing at home this Sunday with no public events or obligations recorded.
Fair play Correspondence reports Henry Buckner and Clyde Kent were seen going down the road on Monday in a brief local sighting.
Grand View Note reports Whiskers Truex has a matrimonial bee buzzing in his hat and expects developments soon.
Asa Renner, who spent the past winter touring the south with a carnival company, came home last week after traveling from Atlanta. The report notes his southern excursion and return to his hometown.
A letter from Union Township hints at danger as a correspondent faces pursuit by a man last week. The note mentions two women involved, one red headed, and warns to prepare a will before an upcoming interview.
A Chicago purchase by George Dean brings a carload of fine cows to stock his dairy. The move aims to secure steady milk production for his operation as reported in the Berrien Springs Letter.
The Detroit News notes Roosevelt’s cordial welcome to Congressman elect Diekema and extols Dutch tenacity. It contrasts Roosevelt’s pursuit of the presidency with Diekema’s long quest for office, praising steadfast resolve and hoping for steady statecraft.
The Providence Tribune notes a predicted 48,000,000 bushel drop in winter wheat from last year but argues storage and past abundance reduce concern. A smaller supply could raise prices and ease transportation congestion for farmers and railroads, balancing the deficit.
The Charleston News and Courier analyzes 1912 election prospects noting John A. Johnson leads the field in key regions including Minnesota and the solid south, while Charles A. Culberson may carry the solid south and William Jennings Bryan dominates the rest of the nation.
A huntsman encounters coughing plants in a sunlit Sahara like scene and learns the coughing bean bursts with a dust cloud. Wasps in Italy prey on flies, woodpeckers guard trees, warblers feed on plant lice, cuckoos eat caterpillars, bluebirds wrens grosbeaks quail kingbirds all aid farmers by consuming pests. Loyola college grounds swarm with ants driving away mockingbirds and disturbing nests.
The piece recounts a trapper and his brutal method to subdue elephants by digging a pit and using a swing gate, then describes bearable punishments. It also notes monkeys trapped with booze and contrasts with giraffes and gorillas. The column cites the Dundee Advertiser on how squirrels evade detection and ends with a Newark cat tale and a Cleveland cat club plan for manicuring parlors.
The annual migration of New York's Indians has begun with fewer than 100 descendants remaining permanently in the city. Many winter in the city, posing for artists and selling crafts, then return to reservations in northern New York for summer. Most live south of Bleecker Street between Hudson and Thompson.
The New York fight centers on Governor Hughes facing a Senate alliance of corporation Democrats and Republicans that could defeat his public utilities bill. He warns of a special legislative session if the measure falls, highlighting party lines when business interests are at stake.
In Kansas a Parsons firm held a May 1 baby contest offering a go cart as top prize. The race was close between the Trimbill girl born 12 31 a m and the Chaffee son born earlier that morning. Girls more often luckier than boys.
A Washington Post item notes that several men robbed a Mount Gilead café in Kentucky and obtained only $75. The brief mentions they likely used the money to check for balm in Gilead, a biblical allusion.
A Madison Indiana Herald item notes writers urge foes in Governor Hanly’s party to prepare for a fight or retreat to the woods after his Atlantic City return to health. The call implies intra party strife and political maneuvering ahead.
A terse Ohio State Journal wryly notes the Boise dispute lacks political or labor stakes and asks plainly who killed that man, highlighting a sensational headline tone without policy angles.
The Topeka Kansas State Journal urges all other candidates to quit, arguing Ohio has shown strong support for Taft and that others should withdraw this year. The editorial underscores Ohio’s decisive influence in the race.
Louisville newspaper quotes urging Tom Taggart to join the national convention and to heed the slogan back to Louisville and the Constitution as the appointed time and price.
In Providence the focus shifts from business troubles to the preparedness of the town's new baseball players. Local fans assess skill and readiness as the season opens.
The note suggests Henry Watterson aims for influence near the crown prince, described as Ena or midwife of the heir, reflecting a political maneuver around 188 Detroit News. The tone hints at contemporary editorial speculation about power and ceremonial roles tied to the royal line.
Chicago Examiner notes a political tactic to reduce civil service opportunities by limiting its duties. The item critiques the governor or party strategy as a move to loosen protections and increase executive control over appointments.
Secretary William H Taft is linked as a kinsman to Ralph Waldo Emerson Wendell Phillips and Phillips Brooks through Thomas Emerson who emigrated to America in the 1600s. The lineage traces from Ipswich Mass to Harvard minister John Emerson and descends to Wendell Phillips and Alphonso Taft, with connections noted to public roles and education.
The Lewiston Sun argues that the people should choose a governor senator and representative who share their views but warns that as long as the voters allow the Republican machine to dictate who enters the legislature they must accept the legislation the machine allows.
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