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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1909
Page
8
The Indianapolis Sun notes Willis S. Thompson as published daily except Sunday. It lists the Sun building at 128 and 15 East Ohio Street and records entry in the Post Office as a second class matter on Tuesday March 28, 1900.
The Sharon PA kidnapping case of an eight year old boy ended with the child returned after a ransom was paid. The editorial urges banning rewards to kidnappers nationwide and supports life to long term imprisonment for kidnappers with age based penalties, arguing such laws would deter the crime. It stresses the emotional toll on parents and the need for exemplary punishment without a death penalty to prevent murder.
There is a critique of modern American homes and tastes. The essay notes that houses imitate royalty with many frills, causing waste and strain, while predicting a shift toward simpler, bungalow influenced living and reduced clutter in the suburbs. The piece foresees libraries and state arts spaces replacing excess private accumulations.
President Roosevelt orders an all British equipment set for his big game expedition to East Africa, excluding rifles. Lawn & Adler outfitters will ship a plain utilitarian kit to Mombasa including tents, cooking gear, provisions, mosquito netting, and 200 rockets for safety. The kit emphasizes practicality with English tinned foods aside from two of the president’s favorites.
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