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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
10
The Indianapolis Sun prints Willis S. Thompson as publisher with a datty schedule except Sunday. The notice is dated Friday October 2, 1908, and lists offices at the Sun Building on East Ohio Street.
In Vincennes the State Federation of Labor adopted resolutions denouncing James E. Watson, amid debate on labor’s role in politics. The piece argues the federation’s stance reflects a broader labor movement challenging boss rule and supports democratic participation, naming Watson as an enemy of labor and noting political undercurrents in Indiana.
An editorial note from Collier's October 3 urges Indiana voters to shift away from Cannon allies Hemenway and Watson amid a GOP risk to hold the House. It cites past defeats and a handful of districts where small vote changes could flip control, warning that entrenched machine ties threaten honest rivals and noting an indictment in Wormer County.
A critical column argues Speaker Cannon pressured for temperance measures while shielding allies, citing ex-Congressman Littlefield’s statements and Cannon’s past remarks on the Sherman anti trust act. It portrays Jenkin’s defeat and Cannon’s alleged hypocrisy, urging constitutional debate over interstate liquor legislation.
A London bound American woman hurries a cab to reach Euston station and urges the driver to whip the horse. The cabman replies that he has whipped the horse all over except the left ear, saving it for the Euston read.
An itinerant preacher tells a college graduate that he does not need college or formal education to preach, claiming the Lord opened his mouth. The graduate replies by recalling Balaam from ancient Scripture, highlighting the debate over formal training for ministry.
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