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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1906
Page
4
The article discusses how bias and past actions shape voters judgments of candidates in Indianapolis. It notes the burden of past conduct on electors and suggests residents should evaluate candidates by principles and character rather than prejudice, acknowledging cross national examples like New York.
The Ralston address in Greenfield skims Democratic criticisms of the administration. It highlights two new points: attacks on Alonzo Smith and Thomas Taggart, and claims Democrats originated legislation like the Indiana Finance Commission. The piece also notes Governor Green Smith, Storms, Sherrick, and Kern are depicted, with commentary on court bias and public sentiment. Norfolk Southern stock increases to 9 million and rain prospects noted.
The piece discusses public memory in politics, noting how figures shift positions to suit the moment. It cites Hedges and Hearst papers shaping a McKinley assassination discussion to influence New York voters. It also mentions an Indianapolis man buying an auto to build a safe home, avoiding others.
A wartime era editorial weighs Gov Joseph Folk Missouri proposal for a government railroad supervisor against existing Interstate Commerce Commission powers. It cites Bryan and Shaw, argues for testing current rate law before new regulation, and notes support and criticism among Democrats. Also mentions Patterson wealth, Standard Oil trial ending, diamond price rise, and Paas clause interpretation by the ICC.
Readable fragments describe a classroom scene with a holiday mood and missing school. Students, including Billy Grimes, bring flowers and small gifts to their teacher, while others recall past acts of kindness and a tense labour dispute nearby. The tone mirrors a small town newspaper short story fragment.
A discussion around President Roosevelt potentially seeking a third term resurfaces despite his repeated statements that he will not run. General Grosvenor of Ohio questions the pledge and argues for the right to accept a third term, drawing renewed attention to the issue as observers weigh the president’s stance amid ongoing political scrutiny. The piece notes interpreters’ reactions and the political climate surrounding the debate.
In a city district the changing seasons are felt not by trees but by the Soldiers and Sailors Monument fountain. As water returns in spring and ceases in autumn, the passerby senses winter’s approach amid urban noise, trash in the fountain bed, and the call to lay in winter coal.
A long feature notes Fred Krone a Richmond police sergeant linked to Upton Sinclair's circle, praised for his public service while hinting at retirement to join a Hamilton clothing venture. The piece recaps Krone’s lively social image, touches on Mason dinner anecdotes, and reflects on nostalgia for country life.
There are very few women fire insurance agents in Indiana, probably only three or four, and one is Miss Elizabeth Jones of Richmond registered at the Denison hotel. Miss Jones attends the meeting of the Insurance agents and participates in deliberations. She runs an office in Richmond and handles a large business for several major fire insurance companies. This field has offered little promise for women, making Miss Jones' success notable.
Dr Augustus Henry arrives from England to study forests and tree growth in the West while documenting lumbering by ranchers. A Blackpool meeting promotes newspapers as sanity guardians, with remarks on charity, arrogance, and civic virtue.
The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled on a legislative committee set to probe Cincinnati politics. Cincinnati may resume activities. meanwhile inspection of the Chicago River by the international waterways committee is noted. Secretary Taft has returned to the United States, and parks superintendent Power faces potential loss of duties.
A garbled NCR-era column presents disjointed remarks on political upheaval, social mores, and absurd anecdotes. It cites ejections, resignations, and a Parma administration entering New York, with deranged vignettes about a mad portrait frame, a demure “den,” and jokes on nerves and poetry.
A northern birds feature notes the avocet as the bright, thin finned shore bird among a trio including the booted, willet, and Wilson's phalarope. It describes plumage, habitat, and caution about water quality in the western plains. It also covers bird protection laws, fashion millinery impacts, and an auto heart warning from Health Commissioner James Bosley.
Readable fragments recount adventurous animal trainers in London. A man named Dapkes trained a horse to Count and perform feats atop St Paul’s Cathedral while others prayed below. Historian notes Wankes impressed enchanters. both Bynkes and Wankes faced witchcraft burnings in Rome and elsewhere.
The London novelist is having a yacht built in Oakland to undertake a seven year world cruise for report material. He plans the voyage from San Francisco with a strict sign on his home stating no admittance except on business and no door knocking notices on the pack door.
A Maine court scene features a judge scolding with sharp sarcasm as he addresses a defendant, remarking about the season and the charged tone of the exchange. The moment captures the courthouse atmosphere and the judge’s dry humor.
A quirky note on lunar athletics contrasts the moon’s weaker gravity with earthbound records. It speculates a top athlete could jump ten feet, clear a barn, and carry weight with ease, all due to reduced lunar gravity.
A garbled 1920s humor piece recounts misheard dialogue and humorous mishaps. Servants and locals trade jokes about whisky used to clean windows, mispronounced lines, and old country humor involving Pat Maloney and Mike Dodittie as they discuss clever devices and the distant steeple.
An Irish visitor and Amarthan discuss the M C A Center in Dublin as a model for Greater New York growth. The Sargent Building at Twenty third Branch houses 3600 members with 40 secretaries and staff, and branches extend into the Bronx and Brooklyn parks as the organization plans further outreach.
Safety of alcohol is argued as greater than gasoline for commercial use. The text claims alcohol does not ignite from pure radiant heat on gasoline dose, water extiguishes burning fuel, and hot white only spreads gasoline fires. It discusses leaker sineas of yadin ten and radiates, with garbled phrasing alongside.
Two old Erie residents debated the merits of a bike dispute in a muddled recollection. One contends the gear wore out, the other says it could not be used to lift weight. A bystander notes prejudice in the exchange, highlighting social bias in a small community.
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