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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1909
Page
8
A fragment from the Indianapolis Sun dated Thursday January 28 1909 mentions Willis S. Thompson and references the Bun Building and the Postoffice as second-class men in a Sunday publication context.
Merchants and business groups urge Indianapolis to unify the telephone system under city regulation with one company. Experts recommend public control to ensure fair rates and service, but officials and the mayor resist. call for returning to consolidation talks and public approval of a single system.
The Union notes Gov. Hanly sought senate confirmation of William E. Blakely as factory inspector and faced opposition. The piece argues Blakely’s appointment influenced politics, with labor a factor in Watson’s campaign, and claims Blakely’s tenure lacked lawful basis.
The article reviews Senate action on Wood bill legalizing county contracts for back taxes and the ongoing debate over Sunday professional baseball. It notes tax dodger opposition, Governor Hanly's veto, and a likely Senate passage with uncertain House support. It also covers the garnishee bill, labor opposition, and the three mile road law adjustments impacting county commissioners.
A collection of maxims advising caution in judging others and prioritizing personal integrity. Tethers emphasize envy and fear, warn against boastfulness, and urge prudent use of influence. Reads like a sequence of social cautions about impressions, honesty, and family priorities.
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