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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1907
Page
4
The Peru Journal argues anti liquor extremists cannot derail temperance. It calls the movement strong, steady, and wide reaching, with public morality advocates like Roosevelt and Hanly aiding Indiana voters to govern without saloon support. The piece insists the movement grows stronger, not weaker.
The Washington Post signals Roosevelt’s push for a fourth presidential term, inviting readers to join the discussion as speculation grows about his likelihood of succeeding himself and shaping the nation’s politics.
The Lafayette Courier hedges on endorsing Fairbanks and questions his sincerity and willingness to fight for public interests. The piece argues Fairbanks lacks the Roosevelt boldness and accuses him of shifty, insincere behavior, labeling this a key weakness in his candidacy.
The St Louis Times hints that Mr Fair Banks may be the veiled prophet a secretive role in the pageant. It questions whether the prophet will deliver a public speech despite the hidden nature of the position.
The Borah land fraud case from the Boise Basin ends with a quick acquittal on the first ballot, sparking public cheers and applause as reports describe crowds, bells, a band playing Hail to the Chief, and a sense of vindication for Senator Borah amid mixed interpretations of innocence.
The article argues the acquittal of Senator Borah shows guilt not proven and counters claims of political motives behind prosecutions. It praises Borah for exposing potential grand jury manipulation and condemns officers who misuse the law to advance personal or political aims. It calls for accountability and continued pursuit of justice in reform.
A call to citizens to defend their rights through work and voting. The piece urges active participation in civic life, stressing that engagement preserves freedoms and safeguards democratic interests for the community.
The Indianapolis Star protests Fairbanks and his stance on law enforcement for rebate giving railroads and corporations. The paper challenges the governor and his organ, arguing the public does not share the trust view of government action.
A proponent argues for expanding ship capacity and asserts financing should not come from the navy department. The remark emphasizes building larger vessels as essential to economic goals and national strength.
The article portrays cabinet officers traveling widely to represent the president, meeting new demands in a changing world. Taft, Root, and Straus speak with presidential authority, delivering weighty messages in dignified tones while pursuing action over paperwork. It notes a controversial slogan tied to Mr Fairbanks: “Rum and railroad, cocktails and corporations.”
State election day is set for November 5 1907 in Kentucky Maryland Massachusetts Mississippi New Jersey and Rhode Island. Analysts view Kentucky Maryland and New Jersey polls as barometer races reflecting national drift. In Maryland the black vote looms as a potential turning factor amid recent tensions over militia and troop dismissals linked to Brownsville incident fallout. The campaign focuses on black enfranchisement and Republican response to the Brownsville affair and its aftermath.
The piece notes anger at Republicans may surface in Maryland and affect November results, with Kentucky voters wary due to the Caleb Powers case and Goebel assassination prosecutions. It suggests Kentucky Republicans have reasons for optimism while Rhode Island and Massachusetts stay quiet and New Jersey may feel Hughes’ influence in New York.
The Cincinnati Times-Star questions Mr. Fairbanks's character while residents declare he is “good” and “almost too good to be true” amid the local chatter about his reputation.
Editorial note argues large navy policy is common sense and inevitable, criticizing newspapers for treating it as discreditable and misrepresenting public attitude toward national defense strategy and maritime strength.
The Huntington Times reports on Washington Post and Cincinnati Enquirer endorsements of Theodore Roosevelt for a second presidential term. It quotes Brother Butler and notes that critics gain little from respected U.S. journalists.
President Roosevelt in Indiana urged Republicans to confront fear, stating a man who is afraid is no good. The remark aligns with his tough stance on leadership and national resolve amid political tensions.
The statement asserts that Roosevelt will exact justice from corporations for the people and also exact justice to the corporations, claiming no party could demand more than that balance. It frames a principled, even handed approach without detail on policies or actions.
The righteous executive could not justify partiality or justice on preventing Wall Street flurries by any course of reasoning. The remark frames concerns over fair handling of market disturbances and the ethical implications of policy decisions affecting financial turmoil.
Article notes that as the 15 mile horseback test takes effect in the army, some officers may suffer blisters on their escutcheons due to prolonged riding and gear friction.
Rumors swirl as Minister Wu Ting Fang postpones his lay delegate journey to Washington. Observers note the delay fuels questions about timing and political strategy while officials cite scheduling issues.
The statement condemns violence and warns against both reactionary and demagogic leaders as threats to the republic, urging rejection of such figures and their tactics in political life.
In a burst of financial rhetoric, critics claim President Roosevelt is rattling credit conditions as markets gauge confidence and policy shifts. Analysts warn of volatility while officials urge calm and focus on fiscal reform.
The Methodists felt compelled to act to avoid a scheduled confrontation at Fairbanks, taking swift steps to avert the anticipated palaver and settle the dispute or disruption before events unfold.
The Lafayette Courier notes Keokuk remains the map’s focus as the president begins his down-the-river journey. It stresses the citizen’s duty beyond plutocracy or mob rule. The piece nods to prudence and resolve in governance and mentions no cocktails at Keokuk.
A fragmentary column questions value and hypocrisy in society. It juxtaposes remarks on brains, fashion, photographs, and money with a skeptical tone about justice, diagnosis costs, and moral standards. The piece hints at social critique and satire without clear narrative links.
A Washington gossip piece recounts Congressman Joe Fordney of Michigan dancing with a deaf mutes school ballroom guest amid a humorous mishap. It also notes frugal Senate purchases, debate on renaming the secretary of war, Ulmer’s 50 years of service, and a Cleveland Arthur cocktail anecdote from the White House era.
A San Francisco Call editorial notes that Central American governments are nearing a permanent understanding, though it jokes that the parties themselves do not understand what peace means. The piece critiques the peace process with a wry tone.
A Whitney poem from Collier's presents a speaker torn between mountains and city for a beloved Boy O Dreams. The piece envisions keeping the child safe in a secret place that gleams with the heart’s laughter, while urging the child’s voyage as captain of the speaker’s heart.
A Swiss naturalist notes birds using improvised wound dressings with feathers and congealed blood. Other anecdotes tell of snakes, butterflies, and cats in peculiar dietary and behavioral cases, including a rattlesnake encounter and the road runner’s revenge.
Readable excerpts describe a rattlesnake trapped by prickly pear thorns, dying after biting itself, and a bold Indian tiger bird that attacks only with a flock. The bird, despite small size, can challenge the royal cat when supported by thousands.
President Davidson of the Frisco railroad urges quicker safer transport. The Kansas City Star notes the public seeks both improvements and gratitude as essential goals.
The Detroit News reports a disputed claim that Secretary Taft grew stouter and deliberately dropped his glasses in Seattle to disprove the rumor. The report suggests the act was a deliberate image turn rather than an accident.
The latest advices indicate Mr. Cortelyou has shown no sign of receiving the New York World's demand for his cabinet resignation. This update comes from the Omaha Bee.
A prevailing idea suggests discussion of Judge Landis as a presidential candidate only after the large fine he imposed on Standard Oil has been collected. The note appears in Philadelphia Presa.
The New York Herald notes Mary Cunningham’s Irish face on the coin of the realm may offend some but is welcomed by brethren who need the money. The brief item frames a controversial yet reassuring symbol of funds amid a close community.
General Frederick D Grant remarks that New York must not fear foreign naval threat though his stationing may change, per the Detroit Journal.
Fairbanks contemplates Blaine’s reaction as preachers increasingly enter political arenas, reflecting on public influence and religious figures in partisan discourse, per Detroit News.
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