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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1909
Page
8
The Indianapolis Sun notes Willis S. Thompson in its February 17 1900 issue. The item appears as a standard reference within the newspaper’s daily edition published in the Sun Building at 128 and 1% Ohio street.
Opinion piece argues Indianapolis should cancel unlimited Central Union franchises and consolidate into a single city controlled system. It warns delay costs residents via higher rates and stockholder payouts, urging action before Central Unionpurchase.
A reader argues for a bill allowing township trustees to choose and purchase school textbooks in Indiana. The correspondent questions expertise of editors and teachers to judge pedagogic correctness and notes the contrast with present law that leaves selection to eminent educators and superintendents. The column frames the issue as serious yet Open to ridicule.
The Indiana Senate postponed the county clerk transcript fee bill to February 18, promising a fight by opponents and support from county clerks. Gov. Hanly vetoed similar measures aiding sheriffs, while the house advances a long train limit bill and a Sunday baseball bill moves toward passage. Other actions include a grand jury presentment bill, a springs protection measure, and eminent domain tweaks for gravel used in public works.
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