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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1910
Page
4
An OCR fragment lists telephone numbers for old and new exchanges. It specifies Old and Main MTL lines, New 1871 line, with figures such as 871 for business, and 1872 and 080 for editorial rooms. The item records historical switching details and office contact points.
The Mississippi senator denounces the retirement of Aldrich and Hale and Tawney and warns his party against new blood in the senate. He opposes national reform to curb corporate abuses and argues state rights limit federal regulation, framing Democrats as reactionary and Republicans as unruly youths by contrast.
A critic derides predictions of panic under the Payne tariff as harmful rhetoric aimed at the prosperity of American industries. The speaker questions how such consequences could arise from tariff policy and its supposed benefits.
If Jim Hill’s forecast proves correct the back-to-farm trend may gain momentum from necessity forcing a shift toward rural living and self sufficiency.
The Penrose faction wins Pennsylvania state election by a slim margin but loses the Philadelphia Press support. The paper condemns corruption and fraud used to sway voters, urging an insurgent push against machine methods and elite rule. The article notes growing opposition and that each victory for the old order grows costlier.
A reader argues that blame for rising living costs should extend to both the waiter and the tip, suggesting shared responsibility in consumer pricing dynamics.
Senator Money of Mississippi warns Democrats should tread cautiously on tariff plans in the new Congress while Governor Mareshall pledges a broad assault on tariffs if democracy wins. The exchange frames a partisan dispute over tariff policy and political strategy.
The Linton Call issues a lighthearted message to Indiana cities urging cheer with a joking line that Linton only needs a garbage wagon. The remark stands out as an honest confession amid regional reactions.
Governor Clark of Alaska criticizes strict restrictions on mineral resource development in his annual interior department report. He blames two groups for the limits, those fearing a monopoly and those who want reserves for the future. The critic notes his Ballinger-backed appointment may explain the stance, while a Democratic paper questions a street car company’s broader duties amid price declines in livestock.
A reader laments the chaos at the union station as twenty people press for tickets amid cramped aisles and crowded gates. The piece notes wasted time and temper, urging a new station like New York's costly but worthwhile example.
Six well dressed men with comfortable incomes swap views in a Pullman car on aviation, universal peace, and the waste of war. They discuss Brandeis railroad efficiency, crime, and public utilities owned by cities, while endorsing Roosevelt and Beveridge and predicting faster future train speeds.
A critical column denounces Mayor Lew Shank for refusing to enforce Sunday observance laws while questioning Governor Marshall’s power to remove noncompliant local officials. The piece advocates recall and referendum to restore democratic checks and enforce oath-bound duty.
Lawrence M. Jones exhorts Kansas City businessmen to engage in municipal government, arguing that civic neglect fuels corruption. He decries the “boss” and “grafter” as parasites sustained by unengaged citizens and calls for collective civic pride to elevate city ownership.
The article recalls the National Road from Cumberland Maryland to St. Louis, detailing its origins, trail roots, and 19th century impact. It notes government support, the 7 million expenditure, and large freight and passenger activity, urging restoration for farming and commerce benefits. It also cites current resurfacing efforts in Pennsylvania and Ohio and calls for organized restoration nationwide.
Mrs. Caroline Bartlett Crane is hailed as America’s first municipal expert. From Kalamazoo Michigan she transformed towns by publicly exposing municipal flaws and offering detailed improvements. Her inspections cover streets backyards water supply dairies markets slaugh ter houses schools jails hospitals and more inspiring civic reforms nationwide.
The piece describes a young man sitting alone on a bench in a square grappling with life’s meaning. He drafts ambitions against scarce proof of progress, discards letters from home and a loved one, and decides life is answered in the negative as night falls and lovers react to a distant, sudden report. Richard Harding Davis.
Kansas City Journal outlines how leaders from Barnum to Carnegie used personal maxims to steer business and public life. Each figure is linked to a concise motto such as Never write letters, Money makes money, Love to God love to man, and Know the people know the country, shaping success and public conduct.
A fragmentary exchange at a barber shop features a patron doubting a man's business acumen while another remarks on his head for business. The garbled text suggests a clipped, humorous local exchange with obscure names.
The Los Angeles Times urges communities to organize civic improvement societies. Keep rules simple, require members to contribute time, fundraise, supervise work, or serve on committees. Active voluntary effort can elevate neighborhood tone. every town has chances for meaningful local involvement.
A critique by Albert J. Nock in American Magazine argues New York’s general property tax is unfair and misapplied. He cites cases of widows and a paralytic husband whose incomes were decimated by taxes and misinvestments. The piece contrasts New York with other nations and notes Belmont's questionable mortgage scheme, urging reform.
A St. Louis Times opinion says the Tennessee acquittal of oil magnates implies courts should confine themselves to punishing sidewalk spitters rather than powerful corrupt figures. The piece voices a sharp distrust of the legal system and calls for accountability for elites.
The Los Angeles Herald notes the statement that census frauds are all in the republican states, remarking it was written when several states were controlled by Republicans. The comment reflects historical argument about party influence on census data.
The Kansas City Star notes Richard A. Ballinger could have told railroad traffic managers Brandeis would be loaded for bear. It also jokes that some Brazil nuts seem to have enlisted in the navy, a light page quip from the Star.
Christopher Ran and Mabel Short received a marriage license on Wednesday. The note humorously adds they are not the first worthy young couple Ran Short, highlighting the ongoing humor around couples seeking licenses in a high cost era.
A fragment shows a humorous description of a woman with a peachblow face who seldom hides her look beneath a peach-basket hat, reflecting a street scene noted by the St Paul Pioneer Press.
A satirical quip notes how a woman in a hat that covers her face and a skirt so tight at the ankles hinders her mobility while questioning why she skips handcuffing herself, reflecting editorial humor of the era.
John Bigelow, aged 03, denies any intention to run for the United States Senate per a Chicago Record-Herald report.
The Ohio State Journal notes the public is indignant at Governor Foss's suggestion that Senator Lodge's presence in Washington may be dispensed with. The piece portrays a cautious, skeptical mood among Lodge supporters and observers regarding political change.
Gene Foss, newly declared governor of Massachusetts, continues a political fight by urging Senator Lodge to withdraw from re election. The Syracuse Herald notes Foss stays aggressive after his victory and keeps the campaign heated.
A Savannah Press item reports a Atlanta woman had a man arrested and fined after he leaned from a third story window to flirt with her. The incident sparked comments on propriety and public decency.
The Philadelphia Ledger notes a courtroom exchange about restricting family living costs to 15 cents per day. A judge demands contempt penalties, while a speaker defends the limit as sufficient to feed a wife and six children.
A short comic exchange shows an employer questioning a new worker about missing luggage. Mike explains the cork failed, causing all his belongings to be lost. The joke hinges on Irish dialect with a playful miscommunication in a Ladies' Home Journal excerpt.
The poem from Baltimore Sun asserts this country will endure and lead, despite mistakes. It celebrates resilience, imperial stance, and a steady climb through crises, appealing to national pride with images of flight, grit, and persistent progress.
A fragment from Christina Rossetti contrasts seasonal imagery with cups of hope memory and love. The speaker invokes spring and memory while noting a cold cup and a solitary mood as autumn winds moan across a barren sea.
A reflective verse extols happiness transforming a weary woman into a symbol of beauty and vigor. It links joy to renewed hope, a bright outlook, and a revived spirit, urging action to seek happiness through knowledge and life. The piece blends imagery of roses, sunlit skies, and a resilient heart, ending with a note on the enduring value of education as wealth.
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