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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1907
Page
4
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A dated note praises President Roosevelt for handling the Wall Street crisis with calm restraint. It commends Cortelyou and business leaders for calming speculators, restoring confidence, and maintaining sound underlying conditions. The piece lauds honest policy over gambling and notes Fairbanks remains unfit for public office.
The notice reports Gen Booth's illness as chief of the Salvation Army. He is described as an aged leader whose long service has sustained the cause, with cautions to avoid strain. The piece mentions John Temple Graves and a debate on prohibition in New York City and Georgia.
The text criticizes Harriman for neglecting the public duty of railroads, arguing he prioritizes political influence and self interest over service to the public, and warns that careless political appointments undermine proper governance and honesty in railroad management.
A passage notes the inevitability of war with Japan, warning that delaying action may leave the United States with limited ships and poorly placed defenses. The president is described as 49 years old and strenuous in handling the crisis.
The Interstate Commerce Commission plans to prevent coal car shortages by compelling public service coal carriers to serve the public that pays for the essential fuel. The northwest is expected to have ample coal, and the peace conference produced few flare-ups.
The Kansas City Post extols John D Rockefeller as a giant oak in a financial storm while noting ongoing concerns about his career of alleged wrongdoing and competition suppression. The paper also praises Fairbanks in the same issue, a juxtaposition seen as premature.
Indianapolis to host a flower show starting November 11 by the Florists' Association of Indiana. The piece praises Indiana florists and rose cultivation, celebrating artistic blooms and poetic genius behind perfect flowers.
The text notes an eastward uproar as Joe Foraker shows strong support for the Honorable Theodore Burton, indicating political backing and local contention. The fragment highlights activism and allegiance within a regional dispute.
A historical report accuses John R. Walshed and other bankers in New York of misusing public funds. The piece warns that lending others money to themselves breached the law and threatens ruin, urging restraint and lawful conduct.
Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler declares himself champion woodsman of his district and now considers himself poised for a political venture.
The women of the Indiana State Federation of Clubs are welcomed in Indianapolis with cordial hospitality and hopes for friendship and benefit during their stay. The convention opened Tuesday as hostesses and visitors exchange intellectual uplift and social pleasure, with Mr. Fairbanks maintaining his dignity.
A nonpartisan commission should study new legislation regulating large corporations, building on Sherman law while acknowledging today’s changed conditions. The goal is fair treatment for the public and protection for honest combines, avoiding unwarranted suspicion.
The New York World reports renewed proof supporting Gov. Hughes’s stance on Kelsey’s removal. It details Harriman linked transactions borrowing 4 200 400 of Mutual Life funds and 1 800 900 allegedly used to buy Timiso Central stock to defeat Stuyvesant Fish. The piece defends honest public officers pushing for reform.
A Marion man claimed posterior soreness from sitting on a yellow jackets nest. He was peppered with birdshot and blamed a chicken owner. The incident reveals the man as a nature faker, exposing a pretended danger created by a chicken fancier.
The text notes Mr. Bryan supports a game preserve around the White House so the executive need not travel far for bears. It questions whether he fears the president's trips into southern states and if that affects his stance.
When financial wolves are cut from sheep and sheep are safer against future attacks by wolves, the real blessings of reform and law observance in business and commerce will become clear.
The piece critiques Wall Street gambling bankers as President Roosevelt seeks guidance at Andrew Jackson's tomb. It notes Indiana plans for a Lew Wallace statue costing at least ten thousand, wonders about funding, and hints at balloon racing bets and balloon sighting reports. Franchise hunters in the Philippines are sent to the new general assembly as civilization is urged to progress.
Two German gas balloons exceeded 800 miles in an event recalled as a notable air voyage. America placed third in the contest. Governor Vardaman provoked controversy by traveling out of state to dodge President Roosevelt.
The speaker argues speculation drives panic and erodes credit while honesty sustains it. He warns against bank juggling and urges action beyond the chu chautauqua circuit, suggesting a move of Wall Street to Guam and blaming panic on liquidation tendencies. Tom Lawson is cited as a source on past panics.
The piece delivers aphoristic observations on bravery, vanity, patience, and self discipline. It urges shedding unhelpful beliefs, acting with blunt honesty, and avoiding excuses. It frames practical advice as self improvement and prudent thrift. It mentions charity, time management, and daily routines.
A compilation of humorous vignettes and quotes from the era includes a wife leaving a pudding for her husband at a vote meeting, a Cincinnati baseball remark, a Westward return with disguises, a niece’s witty retort, and artist temperament notes from Santa Barbara. The San Antonio Express framing ties these sketches into a light local flavor.
The Baltimore Sun argues imperialism as an economic policy is obsolete. It notes high interest rates reflect capital scarcity, past booms and conversions faded, and private capital hesitates for overseas ventures. It cites Germany and Japan, France in Cochinchina, and U S guarantees in the Philippines as examples.
At a large evening party a guest yawns and confesses boredom while the neighbor admits similar weariness. The host insists he cannot depart, leaving two bored guests stuck at the event as the crowd continues.
Kansas City Journal notes with regret that John Mitchell must retire from active labor leadership while Samuel Gomperas argues he should continue. The editorial reflects on the impact of their leadership on the labor movement and the need for continuity.
The St. Paul Dispatch notes that William J. Bryan could make a good divinity school professor or seminary head and suggests examining his views on election before deciding.
Indiana congressman Charles B. Landis receives an invitation from Oklahoma Republicans to attend and speak at their first state convention to be held in August. He recently spoke in Oklahoma and Indian Territory after following Mr. Bryan, and was guest of honor at two banquets in Kingfisher and Oklahoma City.
A St. Louis dispatch reports Vice-President Fairbanks insisting he is not a candidate. Friends speculate on higher ambitions, while newspapers and politicians push competing narratives. The Times and others cast doubt on his political future, noting he may hold a mere dignified post until March 4, 1998.
A Baltimore American note says balloon races promise no collisions or betting since outcomes drift with the wind and are decided in the air, offering consoling perspective on the pastime.
Secretary Taft joked at a banquet about returning to private life in two years. The note appeared in the Boston Herald, emphasizing it was a post-prandial remark and not a formal statement.
Gov Charles E Hughes demanded Otto Kelsey be removed as superintendent of insurance. The New York legislature resisted, sparking a public uprising that ultimately yielded victory for the governor and his stance.
In a tense scene the text notes Count Oku dislikes ships and diplomacy while Sam presses ahead with a large fleet heading toward Pacific waters. The narrative implies continued pursuit of a secure and prepared stance amid objections.
Indianapolis faces a graft scandal over asphalt street repairs with indictments of several men. Local papers call for square dealing and punishment, suggesting the guilty be moved from Indianapolis to Michigan City. The issue prompts a demand for an official house cleaning in city and county.
A humorous Punch cartoon caption depicts a policeman promising to search a ruffian at the station after a man exclaims his wife’s arm was taken. The exchange highlights a police pursuit setup and a weary citizen’s trust in authorities.
A concise note reflecting on how arrests of Americans abroad underscore enduring turmoil in Russia and hint at a broader revolutionary dynamic, as discussed in the New York column in Mail.
A well known physician from a neighboring city died leaving a large practice and expected estate, but the executor found after funeral costs the family had almost no funds. A $20 monthly deposit for 10 years would grow to 2798.88, a handy sum for fees.
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