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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1909

Page

8

Indianapolis Sun publication details and ad reps

The Indianapolis Sun operates daily except Sunday from the Bun building at 123 and 125 E Ohio Street. Foreign ad representatives are Smith & Budd with offices in New York Chicago St Louis. Entered as second class mail No 165.

Bun Ohio Street Smith & Budd Brunswick Fifth Avenue New York Tribune Chicago Third National Bank St. Louis

Pittsburg shows courage against graft and warns dishonest officials

In a historical note, Pittsburg residents resist a corrupt city council and jail seven council members for graft. The piece credits Mayor Guthrie as an honest reformer who spurred action, while criticizing party loyalty and monkey politics in Pennsylvania. It contrasts Indianapolis and Indiana voters who resist graft and demand accountability.

George W. Guthrie Guthrie Pennsylvania Guthries Pittsburg Indianapolis Pennsylvania Railroad and Steel and Coal Trusts Indiana

The Hudson River Racecourse Dreamed by Puck

Puck humorously maps the Hudson from Twenty third Street to Albany, imagining future use as an aeroplane racecourse while noting its role in keeping New Jersey apart from New York. The piece blends Johnsons and myths with a satirical view of imperial ambitions and urban development through Henry Hudson.

The Association of American Advertisers New York City Albany Bureau of Franchises State Legislature Hudson New Jersey New York Puck

A Call to End Friendless Old Women in Indianapolis

A plea urges generous funding for a home for aged and friendless women in Indianapolis. The article condemns neglect of elderly mothers and advocates broad charity, highlighting Mothers Day generosity, societal duty, and the need to support aging women who have served families and the community. It also notes expansion at the Indiana State School for the Deaf to improve education and vocational training for deaf youths.

Indianapolis Commonwealth Forty-second Street Indiana State School For the Deaf Indiana Association of the Deaf

Governor Marshall Faces Indiana Schoolbook Ring

A teacher praises Governor Marshall for challenging the long‑standing state book fixers. The letter argues the public should replace readers, not books, and warns against the entrenched lobbyists who profit from schoolbook contracts. The editor expresses support for Marshall and the State Board of Education, while noting vigilance is needed against resurgent schemes.

Indianapolis Sun Wid” Smith Ed Smith Thomas R. Marshall Indiana State Board of Education Marshall

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