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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1894
Page
2
The Sun announces subscription and delivery terms. Rates print for outside city delivery yearly and half year options. Advertising rates available by contacting the advertising manager. Communications for publication go to the editor.
The Sun argues the city administration uses the People to back a new tax league led by Judge Lamb and opposes costly street improvements. It criticizes the public works board for imposing asphalt pavements and favors tailoring projects to property owners’ means. The piece questions the mayor’s department changes, nonresident appointees, and calls for better officers amid local civic turmoil.
Judge Brown sides with Pug Smith in a disputed apportionment case. The piece notes leaders and figures around town, including Morris Ross, Bob Martindale, Senator Wishard, Mayor Denny, Attorney Chas Smith, Dr. Wagner, Chas Fairbanks, Harry New, Dr. Hays, Judge Martindale, Tom Taggart, John Helliday, and their distinctive walking styles. The description emphasizes a sense of town fellowship and character as much as action.
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