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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1909
Page
8
Indianapolis public notice runs in the Gun Building listing Willis S Thompson as the subject of a community awareness prompt. The item appears in a Friday January 8 1909 edition with postoffice second class mailing.
Critics urge Marion County Council to resist new bond issues while debts mount and taxes rise. A 900000 unpaid courthouse bond shows long delays and high interest costs. Supporters cite needs for a new alms house but opponents demand fiscal restraint and maintenance instead.
The piece argues John W. Kern holds broad support as Indiana's choice in the U S Senate race. It urges Democratic lawmakers to unite on Kern as the party’s best chance to reflect the will of the people and preserve future influence.
A group at the statehouse heard a parable about a boa constrictor swallowing its prey to illustrate how some officeholders bow to certain interests. The speaker warned that the new administration will face pressure to be guided by selfish aims and will not be loved by all. The talk emphasized business like principles over partisan self interest.
A humorous exchange from the Philadelphia Enquirer features a grandfather asking what prompts a man to present a diamond engagement ring, with the reply centering on the woman.
A Indiana Senate investigation will probe the states management of State Life Insurance and the posturing over municipal courts for Indianapolis. Marion county politicians and the press push for reforms including abolition of justice of the peace and creation of municipal courts with mayoral appointed marshals and bonds for accountability. Anti saloon forces and county option law discussions frame the session alongside railway labor organization efforts led by Fred L. Feick. The report also notes remarks attributed to Mark Twain about integrity in Washington.
In a western town Brown recounts the tale of Bill Wilkes a half witted man who vanished along railroad tracks for about six years Bettie his wife supported the family by doing wash when Bill returned he tapped at the kitchen door whispered Boo Bettie startled from her work and he joked I scared ye the crowd recalls this greeting as a stage husband returning after long absence
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