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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1908
Page
10
Willis S. Thompson is listed as the author of the Indianapolis Sun item published daily except Sunday. The newspaper is printed in the Bun Building located at 123 and 1% East Ohio Street.
The piece warns voters to scrutinize actions of County Attorney Ruckelshaus and Marion County commissioners amid alleged graft shielding. It portrays a bid by Ruckelshaus, the commissioners, and The Indianapolis News to dictate nominations on primaries Friday. Citizens urged to vote for strong Democrats to curb taxes and graft.
The article urges readers to buy land carefully, warning against scams and hype while touting land as an independent home site. It stresses local value increases, transportation growth, and that mortgage payments may be offset by rent, with caution to avoid overextending finances and to study maps and ads. It cites Lotta Crabtree as a cautionary tale and notes long‑term gains over short swings.
A comparison of a boiler’s safety valve to free public discourse. The piece recalls Union Square meetings, police actions, and how open talk reduces social tension. It notes permit disputes, Berkman’s role, and a calmer May Day gathering with speeches allowed and no violence.
A grocer’s clerk steals small change to buy lottery tickets, arguing a dollar’s worth of hope per week. The tale contrasts hopeful thinking with anxiety and deceit, urging a collective push for hope, faith, joy, and courage rather than fear.
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