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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1909
Page
8
The Indianapolis Sun argues against Broad Ripple joining Indianapolis now. It cites no public demand, potential tax burdens for sewers and police, and worries about public works under new local governance. It notes a five cent fare option vs ten cents and concludes annexation should wait.
A Paris man killed his wife claiming it ended her hopeless suffering from asthma and poor care. The jury acquitted, prompting editorials arguing against murder for mercy and urging progress through medicine, law, and humane policy.
Indiana records show over 4,500 motor cars registered January through September 1909 and a total of about 14,000 machines in use. Value tops six million with near seven million spent monthly on upkeep, led by Buick 882 registrations and Ford 38. Marion reports high factory demand with 1,000 workers needed, 300 already employed by J C Haswell's firm and more hires planned.
A string of humorous exchanges and quips from a living room tableau. Tamarisk of sly remarks shows editors and readers trading barbs and bravado while neighbors gossip and reveal small domestic victories and misdirections.
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