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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1909
Page
10
The Indianapolis Sun, published daily except Sunday, in the Sun Building at 122 and 1% East Ohio Street, enters as second-class mail. The paper notes examination and certification of its circulation by the American Advertisers office in New York, with report No. 165.
Indianapolis era of party reform dominates a heated clash as factions aim to dictate city committee, chairmanship, and mayoral candidate. The Indianapolis News-Keach-Holtzman alliance presses for control, while the Indianapolis Sun backs William F. Moore for independent leadership.
In a curious bid to advance a city hall project an obstructionist named Otto Stechhan is urged as mayoral candidate by allies who propose Alfred Potts and Fe Flanner as suitable council associates. The note claims readiness to proceed to an election ahead of regular conventions.
The text discusses tensions between European art markets and rich American patrons. It notes Europe’s envy and support for wealthy buyers who fund old and new masters, even if spurious, while criticizing Americans who drive prices to high levels and push market shows to showcase wealth. It mentions Pittsburg’s millionaires and a rough report about charges against an American buyer.
In a lively Penny Magazine snippet, a social debate mocks Chaucer’s obscurity as Grandma laments her ignorance. A Dublin comic tale follows Thady and a miser in Manchester, describing a boastful gift and a pig mishap, revealing humor in wit and misrule.
George H Daniels helped blockade runners on the Potomac during the Civil War. He kept the channel open under fire, later became station agent at Elgin Illinois, and married a tall watch factory worker after a telegramged courtship. His life mixed danger, learning, and family pride.
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