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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1907
Page
4
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The passage asserts that Roosevelt is strong with the people and able to act, not as a candidate, while the people insist the president should succeed himself regardless of candidacy. It emphasizes that the public controls the nation's direction and will not be swayed by political maneuvering.
Mr. Burbank cultivates spineless cacti while avoiding responsibility for a certain brand of spineless presidential candidates. The remark plays on political figures and plant humor, framing a light political jab within a personal hobby.
The text argues Japan understands U S aims to limit cheap labor and asserts mutual incompatibility between Japanese and American civilizations. It notes strict Japanese land and business laws, contrasts with U S restrictions, and mentions Japan expanding via Korea and Manchuria. It also references the Goodwill movement gaining momentum from Roosevelt's southern trip.
Thousands in Memphis greeted President Roosevelt with a lavish welcome Friday spending about $75 000. Five years earlier he faced hostile hisses in the same city. The crowd stretched from Tennessee to Georgia, singing welcome and declaring Roosevelt president of all the people. The moment sparks discussion if it marks a political turning point toward a solid South supporting his second term.
District Attorney W T Jerome of New York City wins over Yonkers editor Frank E Xavier, found guilty of criminal libel. Jerome praised for blunt methods and fierce stance, vilified by opponents yet supported by supporters amid anti Jerome sentiment in the city.
The article praises Mr Jerome for bearing burdens to protect friends and the public in the face of threats and charges. It counters claims of insincerity and partiality, noting refusals to prosecute certain interests and stating he spoke truth plainly in his own defense, preserving his name from demagogic attack.
The Methodists did not criticise Mr Fairbanks practical temperance but objected to his top practical politics.
Gov. Hughes is urged to pursue a second term as New York governor, framed as a duty to the state rather than a bid for national office. The piece argues he seeks reform, prioritizes public duties, and will strengthen his leadership by waiting for the presidency. It praises his selfless service and warns against personal ambition at the expense of the public good.
A sudden copper price drop followed by claims of inflation puncture at a tender point and accusations of a copper-lined bunco. The incident suggests manipulation in the commodity market and a loss of trust among traders.
The piece notes progress in 14 states enacting railway laws last winter, moving railroads from political sway, ending free passes, cutting rebates, and boosting safety, accounting, publicity, and taxation. It acknowledges some two cent fare laws may be premature but credits states for major progress with more to come, referencing Roosevelt and the Mississippi running still.
Naval recruiting stations report large numbers of new sailors joining crews, matching the dispatch of powerful ships to the Pacific. The Navy Department, previously short of men, expresses satisfaction at the influx and effective recruiting progress.
Secretary Root’s friends at Washington wonder how many Mexican cigarettes he may bring into the United States duty free. The answer given is ninety-nine, a figure cited by the Cincinnati Times-Star.
The piece notes that Oklahoma may attract presidential interest only if its constitution meets the enabling act. Oklahoma ranks 46th in seniority but 25th in population, with about 1.4 million people inside its borders, more than Maryland or South Carolina among the original thirteen states.
The text notes a Bryan stronghold with seven national delegates and suggests with Bryan eliminated, Roosevelt could win the state. It asserts no other Republican has a look in, reflecting general sentiment in the new state.
Gov Hanly started a fund for disabled ministers of the M E church and displayed deft politics at the state conference. The article notes an unnoticed donation from Mr Fairbanks following a controversial lay delegates decision.
The Fort Wayne News notes nationwide serious consideration of the vice presidency. It compares to the Indiana conference of the Mr church and jokes about their own level of seriousness, quipping with Brother Bicknell.
Secretary of War Taft told the Japanese that the United States has no intention of selling the Philippine islands. He conveyed that Uncle Sam is prepared to take all necessary measures to maintain control over the archipelago.
Ambassador Charlemagne Tower leaves Berlin ending an eleven year posting. He longs for home while debates arise over his successor. Joe Kealing cannot depart before the 1908 election, delaying any immediate replacement.
The New York Sun claimed the president would trigger war with Japan by dispatching a fleet to the western coast, but Wall Street stocks showed little reaction to the warning.
The remark suggests enduring fame would force Washington to face modern publicity limits and legal constraints, implying timeless scrutiny and image pressure from media. It uses provocative contrast to critique fame and historical legacy under contemporary visibility.
In a note on the traveling cabinet, the Anderson Bulletin jokes that Mr. Fairbanks the vice president should begin a journey to the north pole reflecting the mobile administration’s frequent relocations.
The Shelbyville Democrat notes that some of the vice president’s closest allies, judging the presidential outlook, are beginning to harbor distracting doubts.
A critic argues the government should not sympathize with buyers who paid inflated prices for copper. The commentary suggests market speculation and high costs harmed consumers and questioned policy responses.
A terse remark notes that governorship matters are prearranged long before ballots, with the speaker accusing systemic bias. The line places an innocent investor and bystander among victims, signaling a critique of entrenched power dynamics and foreknowledge.
The Honorable Bill Stone notes Bryan’s lone position at the scoring line, highlighting a standout performance or moment in the event. The remark frames Bryan as uniquely prominent in this phase of competition.
A fragmentary extract hints at rhetoric on economic tone and policy. Mentions Mr. Foraker failing to turn technicalities into fundamentals, agriculture leading prosperity, and a call to enforce existing laws. References Harriman as not a milksop and asserts the south remains on the map.
A quippy, period voice collage notes social norms and wry judgments about marriage, honesty, appetite, and public life. It riffs on predictable clichés while hinting at gendered expectations, appetite for onions, steadiness in relationships, and distrust of grand claims. The piece pivots on irony and social mores.
A Missouri man notes a curious effect of the new two-cent rate law, finding that his relatives visit him twice as often as before the measure went into effect, highlighting a quaint local reaction reported by the Nevada Mail.
The Washington Herald notes gas is cheaper in England than the United States and contrasts pay: members of Parliament receive nothing while members of Congress earn 7600 dollars per year. The Rochester Herald also cites this comparison as part of a broader cost discussion.
Travel writings recount prejudice faced by railway builders in China during a dummy run and hostility to foreigners. Reflections cover Japanese officers, American and Austrian travelers, a Chicagoan on Scotch, Vienna fines, a Indiana train seat anecdote, and a New York natural history display of 18 inch cigars from the Amazon with a fork-like holder. The assemblage includes varied curiosities from Europe, Asia, and the Amazon basin.
The St Louis Times asserts Theodore Roosevelt is the Man of the Hour during a sweeping national tour. Twenty governors voice strong support for him, while a growing question looms over his possible 1908 candidacy and how he might overcome his pledge not to seek the presidency.
The Philadelphia North American reports on Vice-President Fairbanks facing Methodist opposition over cocktails at a church event. Indiana Methodists refuse to support a lay delegate tied to alcohol, defeating Fairbanks and jeopardizing his presidential hopes. The article surveys religion, politics, and reform in a blunt, period tone.
A compact survey of editorials from multiple papers on Vice-President Fairbanks and his presidential prospects. The clippings remark on Fairbanks’s stance, Roosevelt Republicans, public questions, and internal party tensions amid upcoming conventions.
Taft, upon arriving in Yokohama, is aware by now of how Oklahoma responded to statesmanlike advice, reflecting on the surprising outcome and its implications as reported by the Washington Herald.
A Washington Herald excerpt jokes that even with the vast English vocabulary it would be impossible for Chancellor Day to express his feelings, reflecting a humorous observation on linguistic limits.
Jada Martin Lewis writes from Houston Post that the thunderstorm cleared yesterday leaving puddles and praise for improved air, greener fields, singing workers, and a hopeful outlook as life feels better with God watching over you.
A jumble of quirky nature notes from Paris to Australia and California. A parade loving dog named Parade fascinates Tuileries musicians, while Angell laments nature fakers and a Perth toad awakens after centuries. A lyre bird imitates calls and a rattlesnake battles a cat in Santa Monica Canyon. A fly’s wing beats and fanciful claims about unicorns, behemoth, and hummingbird lightning rods close the diverse recap.
In Morganfield the youth known as Bigfoot Jesse Stone, 18, could not find shoes untilAndy Tutt at the Sale shop provided a size 14 pair that fit snugly. Shoemakers note Jesse has the biggest feet in Union county as farmers seek him for corn handling.
Cincinnati Times-Star reports that during President Roosevelts western trip residents in Maryland West Virginia Indiana and Iowa find fragments of De s Lights and Ed s along roads a movement forms to piece the parts together as a civic effort.
A New York Post item notes an English naturalist aligned with the Rev. Mr. Long, asserting game security relates to being under the influence of the dominant naval power.
Indiana adopts a new vital statistics law effective now to improve reporting of births marriages deaths and diseases. Officials note prior reports were unsatisfactory and reference a Louisville Courier Journal example showing a $12000 legacy loss due to missing proof of relationship highlighting the need for better record keeping.
Editorial snippets contrast the Indianapolis Sun with other papers and note editorial humor. Comments include why the Democratic party should debate a daily organ in Indianapolis and praise for the Indianapolis Sun's impact. The Washington Democrat weighs in on mother sewn graduation gowns by senior girls.
A Minneapolis Journal editorial notes Gov Magoon’s mishandling of the Cuban revolution, arguing it collapsed before any chance to rise. It cautions against pursuing a doomed dogfight with artillery and warns against overreach in strategy.
A reflective verse by Oliver Hud laments the ease of drifting toward uncertainty and harm, while noting the difficulty of reclaiming control. It contrasts myths of freeing sprites and creating life with human fragility and responsibility, warning against actions that cannot be healed or fully understood.
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