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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1907
Page
4
A compact meditation on gambling and the lure of quick gain. It contrasts luck with folly, warns that wins prompt waste, debt, and regret, and argues there is no real cinch or fortune in chance. The piece cautions that the gambler's mind lowers itself and doomed money escapes through impulse.
More than two thousand men are playing professional baseball in the country and all are drawing pay for it. The figure underscores baseball's broad professional reach as players across leagues earn salaries for their work on the field.
The piece critiques a Foraker Fairbanks Cannon effort linking Gov. Hughes of New York to a tariff stand and a Taft defeat plan. It warns that aiming for Hughes as vice president or president in 1912 is premature and resembles putting the cart before the horse, tied to the Pittsburg conference allotment.
It is noted that the strawberry harvest and coal delivery this year occur simultaneously, a rare convergence highlighted in letters from readers and local commentary outlining how market and household routines align in unusual timing.
Indianapolis honors W A Ketcham as department commander of the Grand Army of the Republic for Indiana. The selection brings pride to the city and veteran ranks, promising stronger leadership and continued promotion of loyalty lessons. Congratulations flow between the organization and its new commander.
Ellen Terry has wed her leading man while May Irwin plans marriage to her manager. The note hints at love amid professional ties, contrasting romance with business in the theatre world.
The Indiana Railroad Commission faces its test as Terre Haute and Eastern traction asks the Chicago Cincinnati and Louisville to raise a Richmond bridge to allow passage of large interurban through cars. Railroads have resisted lift attempts and the issue hinges on regulatory power.
The state commission's regulation of railways faces likely appeals by one or both parties to the dispute. The outcome could test the validity and constitutionality of state railway statutes, with the fight anticipated to go to the supreme court and watched with great interest.
The article casts the proposed presidential boom as flawed, likening it to a half baked steel rail. It argues the plan lacks substance and risks becoming waste while public attention shifts elsewhere.
A royal report claimed Queen Ena would mother her baby in a humane way with no hired nurse, but the piece suggests she would step down from royal status to rely on lowly sources. The writer, noting Ena’s motherhood, criticizes perceived unnatural raising methods and urges a more natural maternal role.
Presbyterians plan to raise 1,100,090 dollars in the coming year for home missions. The pledge targets church outreach, education programs, and support for local congregations across regions served by the denomination.
Rail engineers and manufacturers debate rail steel quality as open hearth steel gains support. Industry leaders, led by Harriman interests, place historic orders totaling 157 500 tons for open hearth rails, signaling a shift from traditional Bessemer rails amid concerns over rail breakages and the higher cost of extra working. The Tennessee Coal and Iron Company secures the bulk of these orders as mills weigh tonnage pressures against enhanced metal processing.
The piece notes American pianos struggle to sell in Scotland due to damp climate, while pianos labeled made in Hamburg endure the damp. It suggests manufacturers must adapt to Scotlands climate or find ways to counter climatic effects. It also comments on Bryan Hearst fusion rumors for 1908 and a witty social aside about an Iowa trance anecdote.
The Chicago Tribune's remarks on Fairbanks mix praise with sarcasm, leaving locals uncertain about its stance. Kokomo will host the next state encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic Indian department while Sol Pennington, famed for aiding Kokomo's victory over Marion, is cited with praise in Indianapolis and at the statehouse.
The article notes a divided mood on tariff revision with a majority favoring change but a substantial minority preferring to stand pat. The split suggests potential trouble if a general schedule revision is attempted, reflecting ongoing opposition and support within the discussion.
An Andrews Indiana man with no teeth has entered the Navy thanks to former Congressman Fred Landis. Eleventh district politicians now wonder if Landis plans a political comeback based on the toothless voter sentiment.
A cryptic bureau note claims Indiana is solid for Fairbanks while a Harri man Fairbanks inflation ratio suggests about one part solid to five parts moisture, indicating a mostly damp assessment with unclear certainty.
A fragment suggests Mr. Fairbanks could blame steel rail barons if his presidential train wrecks en route to the White House. The remark links the incident to the so-called rotten railroad rail makers and their possible influence.
The piece notes that many avoid admitting a political truth, Col Watterson praises ginger cakes, and references debate over free coinage of ginger cookies along with the constitution. It also mentions Gen Kuroki prompting Boston residents to say beanzal for banzai, highlighting pronunciation mixups.
President Roosevelt announces a political setback as the lynx vote slips away and jokes that eight wolves would make eight quick bites of a full-sized lynx, reflecting a sharp but peculiar remark on strength and competition.
A political figure faces peril in pursuing a presidential bid as trusted allies undermine the campaign by laying rotten and defective rails on the candidate’s path. The metaphor signals internal strife and treacherous obstacles within the inner circle.
The remark calls for a government free of coercive oversight and stresses emphasis on honest law enforcement and genuine reform innovations. It argues leadership should pursue accountability and transparent policing without external suppression.
A toothless Indiana boy has been admitted to the navy. Pete the White House bulldog will likely feel reassured by the development as a symbol of American resolve and companionship.
A collage of witty, scattered notes cites name spellings at a Jamestown expo, temperance moves by the Presbyterian assembly, and oddities from locusts to green bugs in soup. It recalls Fairbanks reception in Missouri, oil battles ahead, and curious quips about Idaho, Ireland, and a Haywood trial backdrop.
A quotable line suggests Col Watterson supports steering the Democratic party toward constitutional principles with a bold, decisive stance. The remark implies strong action and a call for drastic organizational change. The remark underscores ongoing intra party debate over direction and core values.
The president calls fables true fables and says fables should not bear labels. He asserts fiction can convey real lessons without mislabeling.
A whimsical monologue bundles exotic Pele's hair fabric from Hawaii priced at 200 a yard, claiming it weaves from Mauna Loa crater. It links an earthquake enriching Ouzoun-Ada Caspian harbor to rising town wealth, then hops to medical quackery and butter myths.
A Buffalo Express editorial denounces a penny drive by Oregon school children supporting the North Pole expedition. It condemns the fundraising as an insult to students and argues the effort will merely enrich the project rather than aid education.
The Grand Rapids Presa reports June optimism amid a wheat crop in poor condition but notes a potential salary bonus if conditions greatly improve. The piece frames a speculative forecast around forthcoming crop reports and salary incentives tied to positive results.
The Washington Post notes Mr. Watterson has taken the initiative to undermine Mr. Bryan, with the Nebraskan likely to seek any comfort possible from the referendum as a political maneuver.
Mall princess dresses with Valenciennes lace and pin tucks in white or tinted shades priced at 165 dollars. A two-shelf refrigerator egg holder costs 73 cents, a pint ice-cream freezer for a sick room or two-person family sells for 1.50, and embroidered lingerie bolero with real Cluny lace is 33.89. Lace striped wool voile once 1.75 now 1.80, embroidered silk-figured voiles once 2.50 now 2.00. Tan stockings range from 25 cents to 3.75, plus a Brussels net bolero with kimono detailing and dewpris lace.
A collection of short remarks from residents and visitors praising the Lawton monument. Narrators include David Hiatt Daniel Stagg Fred Bonnifield Emil Deluse E H Barnard Col J P Fessler Lewis Miller John Carson George Lockwood Robert Metzger Heze Clarke William Caplinger. Notes about virtue honesty boating facilities and local pride accompany reflections on May calendars and civic life.
The Kansas City Post denounces reports of a constitutional excursion as a misread, urging a permanent return to the founders' law. The Sun and Democratic presses alike are cited as aiding the effort to rally Democrats and reform Republicans toward party supremacy and rightful precedent.
F H Herrick in Bird Lore notes a peculiar Italian situation where merciless bird slaughter empties markets of winged creatures. Farmers rely on many agile lizards that abound and feast on insects, compensating for bird absence.
The Kokomo News praises the Indianapolis Sun on its 19th anniversary noting its rapid growth from a 4 page 24 column sheet to a 10 page 80 column metropolitan publication. It emphasizes honesty, broad circulation, and public trust as core strengths.
Sun newspaper invites readers to submit free want columns for three days. A housework position ad clarifies a ten word insertion at no charge.
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