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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1907
Page
4
Save the Blessings and the Public Interest
The text argues for government control of large corporations to curb evils and ensure public interest. It urges public service franchises be granted with private interests subordinated and supports railroads as public service components, calling for cooperative government backing for properly run public agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Corporation
Folk proposes militia to seize coal trains in Missouri
Gov Folk calls for sending his militia to seize coal trains to ease Missouri coal shortage. The move is framed as a drastic solution to the crisis, provoking debate on state authority and public safety as tensions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folk
Missouri
Harbeson Urges Billion-Dollar Navy Build Up
George W. Harbeson of New York argues in the Washington World that the United States must invest a billion dollars in warships to create a strong navy. He warns Japan lacks funds now but will seek conflict, urging Congress to back a Pacific fleet cruise and a robust Atlantic cruiser force to protect overseas possessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Harbeson
New York
Washington
United States
Harbeson
Ug 88
Japan
Uncle Sam
Congress
Pacific
Atlantic
Currency Famine Noted Yet Faces Known By Men
People discuss a currency famine as if new, yet many remain unfamiliar with its face. The line suggests widespread attention while highlighting the enduring mystery of the currency’s appearance to the common man.
Mild Winter Signs From Animals Warn of Gentle Season
A district chronicle lists folk omens predicting a mild winter. Muskrat, owl, and worm signs foretell gradual cold. Goosebone, jack rabbit behavior, and duck patterns are noted as indicators, with several species not moving south and frost expectations fading.
Signs of a Mild Season Warn of a False Winter
The passage lists natural indicators such as beavers not sawing wood, birds lingering, owls not hunting, and woodlands showing signs of a mild spell. It notes geese in northern lakes, sparse down on chickens, and active vermin under logs, suggesting a season that is not truly winter.
Democrats Face Ongoing Woes Amid Happy Years
The piece notes a persistent Democratic tendency toward melancholy prophecy and woeful prediction despite years of prosperity and good cheer, highlighting intermittent pessimistic views that crop up in various moments.
Real Mr Fairbanks tale exposed as false says Indiana papers
The article argues that Gilson Gardner’s story about The Real Mr. Fairbanks was quickly proven false. It claims Indiana papers, without investigating Gardner’s charges, sided with Fairbanks to protect faces or aid a deceptive campaign. The piece asserts the Fairbanks boom remains a farce rather than a serious threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Gilson Gardner
Mr. Fairbanks
Gardner
Indiana
Statesman
Leader urges Roosevelt nomination unity in 1908
The Lafayette Leader calls Can non Fairbanks Taft and Hughes to unite in a signed request for Theodore Roosevelt to seek the 1908 presidential nomination. It argues unity can steady the party and prevent straying from the correct path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Cannon
Fairbanks
Taft
Hughes
Roosevelt
Railroad Slaughter Mustered As Five Thousand Die
The piece protests that railroads killed over 5,000 people last year with a rise of more than 15 percent. It questions why speed and neglect persist and urges immediate reforms including safer equipment and better maintenance, arguing the public’s rights require action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Evansville Plans Ten Story Business Building
Evansville announces a new ten story office building project set to rise in the downtown area. City officials say the development will feature modern offices, retail space, and increased employment opportunities. Construction timelines and exact tenants are to be announced by the developers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Labor's Vote in San Francisco Elevates Good Administration
San Francisco voters, including labor union men, reject backing a ticket solely labeled labor. They seek effective governance, with votes targeted to achieve quality administration and accountability, showing sincerity and loyalty equal to reformers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Evansville Courier Questions Fairbanks Boom Timeline
The Evansville Courier argues there is no clear beginning to the Fairbanks boom and notes many boosters similarly unable to justify its origins. It casts doubt on the popularity of Fairbanks among its supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Fairbanks
Courier
Optimism Buoys View Amid Cap City Uncertainty
The speaker argues capital may not rise as quickly as hoped but optimism remains strong. They urge steady effort and patience while a forthcoming recovery unfolds, noting fears fade when facts are weighed and safety seems assured.
How to make hash in hard times and winter economies
An editorial in Collier's Weekly urges studying hash making to stretch scant funds as winter approaches. It argues frugality and versatility are key, claiming poor hash contributes to poor acting by bad actors and urging readers to learn efficient preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier’s Weekly
Union cites party shifts to question Fairbanks vote pull
The Indianapolis Union notes Kentucky and Missouri swung Republican after Fairbanks oratory and asks if luck or the spellbinding speaker truly boosted votes. It cites Roosevelt and Fairbanks winning by 2,600,000 as potential evidence and doubts the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Kentucky
Missouri
Fairbanks
Roosevelt
Lusitania Sets Record Crossing Speed and Gold Shipment
The Lusitania averaged over 24 knots across the Atlantic on a record voyage and delivered 10 million dollars in gold to an American treasury, underscoring a bold wartime rescue and finance achievement.
Gas Bag Study Urges U S Airship Effort
The piece urges Indiana congressmen to push a serious study of airships and aviation needs for the navy and army. It calls for funds for tests and equipment, noting foreign nations’ progress and urging Congress to support American ingenuity with a timely financial boost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
United States
Congress
Revival of Pinafore Likely Across Country
The opera Pinafore, a favorite of all ages, may be revived with amateur groups staging performances for various local purposes and talks of a professional revival shaping up. It would be entirely new to many current theatergoers.
Money hoarding harms industry and prices
The piece argues that hoarding money throttles industry and lowers demand and prices, calling on hoarders to invest in legitimate enterprise. It also instructs a political seating reference to a man who aligned with Hearst in New York, directing him to take a specific chair near Dr. W. J. Long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearst
New York
W. J. Long
Iron and steel industry facing panics and market jitters
The iron and steel sectors show rising anxiety over demand, prices, and production cuts. Analysts warn of volatility as tariffs, energy costs, and global competition strain mills and workers.
Witty Bits on Society and Politics
An odd collection of maxims on liberty, influence, and virtue. It muses on civic rights, anxiety, economy, and personal conduct with pithy statements about debt, poverty, false friends, and mercy in minds. It reads as a miscellany of reflective aphorisms from a bygone era.
Many Golden Helps Push Nation’s Gold Inflow
The article notes European gold exports could total 100 million dollars in short order plus further large inflows from cotton exports and other crops. Banks are adding over a million dollars daily in new note circulation while the mint works to place 15 million in gold coin or notes. Additionally 35 million dollars in European gold has arrived in recent days, suggesting easing of the capital situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Notable Figures and People From 19th Century News
A collage of biographical sketches and anecdotes highlights Ed Howe’s remark on traits in youth, Dr. Quayle’s rise from poverty to influence, Prof. Goss’s engineering leadership at Illinois, John Carmichael’s whisker caper and dog encounter, Frank Seyk’s 104th birthday musical tribute, J. Ogden Armour’s leadership of Armour & Co, Thomas Nelson Page’s mule farming plans, and President Diaz of Mexico’s disciplined, calm administration.
Democratic tears drive Bryan nomination claim noted
The Los Angeles Times reports democracy may hand the nomination to Mr. Bryan with tears in its eyes while the Washington Post notes Republicans show a torn scramble, suggesting the victor may bear tears in his clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles Times
Bryan
Washington Post
Engaged Lady's Fortune Cited as Breakpoint
A Snapish duke ends engagement to a beautiful American girl over her income of 200000 dollars per year. The lady is praised for the modestty of her fortune in a jocular Chicago Record-Herald remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record-Herald
Discoverers and Petroleum Profits in History
The Washington Herald notes claims that George Washington discovered petroleum in this country, while John D. Rockefeller is credited with uncovering its vast financial potential. The remark frames early exploration and industrial wealth tied to oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
John D. Rockefeller
Washington Herald
Chicago poet fined and jailed shocks skeptics
A Chicago poet was fined 3 and jailed, a move the Hartford Times deems a knockout blow to critics who say the world is not improving. The remark frames the case as a sign of rising fortitude in culture and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hartford Times
No Orators Desired in G O P Presidential Fight
Milwaukee News notes that as a Republican candidate for president, La Follette is deemed utterly impossible and asserts that the next GOP nominee will not be an orator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Follette
Milwaukee News
Because of You Poem Excerpt by Will FT Gratin
A poetic excerpt reflects on enduring hardships and sorrow while maintaing hope and grace “because of you.” The speaker notes thorny paths and black clouds yet asserts resilience and lack of rue in the face of life’s dim track and fading beauty. The voice emphasizes endurance through love or influence attributed to you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will FT. Gratin
Apaches Remittances Threaten War Says Courier Journal
The Louisville Courier Journal reports that Geronimo vows to wage war on the United States if Apache monthly pensions are not granted. It notes such conflict would be far costlier than the pension payments, urging caution over escalation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geronimo
United States
Louisville
Courier-Journal
Crow service versus splashy dinners and cold water
A humorous survey profiles F E L Beal defending crows for eating grasshoppers and pests, then riffs through anecdotes about public figures. It covers a London bishop, a Birmingham candidate, bankers at Atlantic City, Lusitania speed talk, and a New York skating club tale with Jeremy Corne and thin ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. L. Beal
Department of Agriculture
A. F. W. Ingram
London
Washington
Jiggins
Birmingham
Juggins
Irving Brokaw
America
Knickerbocker Club
New York
Jeremy Corne
Jeremy
Agin
True Fans Rally Despite Rain at Tiger Indian Game
The Boston Herald notes twenty thousand fans endured heavy rain to watch the Tiger versus Indian game, refusing to leave the stands so not to obstruct the view, underscoring enduring fervor for football.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Herald
Serious Defect in the Law Cited by Courier Journal
The Louisville Courier-Journal notes a flaw in the pure food law as no clause prevents roasting a worm along with a chestnut, highlighting an unusual regulatory gap. The remark underscores a comic yet pointed critique of consumer safety statutes and enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier-Journal
Hill's Poverty and Railroads Bought by James J Hill
The Detroit News reports that James J Hill, who previously warned of poverty, has reportedly raised funds to acquire five railroads for a total of 36,533,810 dollars. The purchase marks a dramatic shift from prior claims to financial hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Hill
Detroit News
Local Gas Question Sparks Public Debate in Indy Sun
Playfair argues against forcing stockholders to sell Consumers' Trust assets at one third value. He accuses a minority of pushy reformers of harming property rights, warns of mob sentiment and biased press coverage, and calls for calm public discourse on gas pricing and utility issues. Indianapolis, Nov 1, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sun
England
Consumers’ Trust Company
U. S
Playfair
Indianapolis
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Kansas
University Ofllinois
William Freeman Myrick Goss
Barnstable
Masq
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Stephen A. Douglas
John Carmichael
Philadelphia
Frank Seyk
Kewaunee
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J. Ogden Armour
Philip D. Armour
Armour
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American Bankers’ Association
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