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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1904
Page
4
The Indianapolis Sun lists delivery six cents per week within the city and subscription rates for outside the city. It notes the address on Ohio Street and provides old and new telephone lines for editorial and business offices.
A critical editorial voice denounces the election board decision requiring witnesses for each of Knox's 200 petition signatures as unjust and likely unconstitutional. It argues independent candidacy is effectively blocked, notes Overstreet’s managers misjudged tactics, and ties broader political sentiment to Roosevelt’s popularity while urging frugal, cautious behavior ahead of Thanksgiving and Christmas.
A column denounces police and judges while recounting a New Jersey case where a human car operator abused a 146 year old girl, led to a court contempt finding against Francis W. Dare of the New Brunswick Times, with Judge Strong fining him $1000 and costs and imprisoning him until paid.
The passage notes Mr. Dare appealing to the supreme court and condemns a judge for misusing power to suppress public indignation. It laments delays in fines and sentences as a marker of liberty, while referencing Gen Grosvenor, Republican allies, and port Port Arthur Russian troops making shoes as a curious aside about future departure.
A fragmentary column recalls Josh Wise and social wit as it notes a Baltic fleet sighting and calls for officers to wed in the Philippines. It references Tom Watson’s private life, Harvey Keeler acting, and Perry Heath abroad for health, amid praise and barbs about political dirty tricks and bipartisan fraud claims.
The Indianapolis Journal ceases to exist after a sale to George F. McCulloch and the Star’s new owner John C. Shaffer removes the Journal name from the front. Ernest Prose of Portland is named as Shaffer’s representative in Indianapolis.
The Sun Letter Box prints a reader from Noblesville, Indiana praising the paper for balanced editorials and factual reports on political meetings. A second note from Indianapolis questions Mayor Moltzman’s stance on gas rates ahead of elections, suggesting a looser policy toward winerooms and halls and hinting at possible 60 cent gas figures.
A compilation of curious data and statistics drawn from various Success articles. Highlights cover world population, industry shifts, animal brain size, labor migrations, pensions, religion in Tibet, amber sleepers, naval cadet exams, dairy and rail developments, rail coal tonnage, and advances in welding, locomotives, telegraphy, and outerwear storage. Mentions rising Sunday school enrollment, Georgia peach production, and Carnegie Steel experiments with steel ties.
A parade of visitors and residents traveling between Anderson Indianapolis Noblesville Greenfield Tipton Bloomington and Shelbyville fills the social column. Inspections mention inspections aside, a string of weddings engagements and guest visits tied to local families and nearby cities on Tuesday Wednesday and weeklong trips.
Uncle Billy Ratlinson, a Democrat in a rural legislature, endures the drag of sessions while absorbing perks. He enjoys the cloakroom attention, pens, and paper, yet is shocked by a proposed 195,000 dollar ten day session bill and the rail passes given to members. He grins at mileage schemes but senses a widening gap between state generosity and the people’s burden.
The Marion county BY PT will present four Bible readings at Shiloh Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon. The subject is The bible its form and its value.
A list of names and addresses appears under the item Green or Black served at the World’s Fair. Entries include W. H. Alexander 83 W Tenth and George Decter 22 Michigan among others along with business names like Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. 33 N Pennsylvania.
A red regional phenomenon appeared on Jupiter near a major belt, described as a 30 by 8 mile patch that flickers but remains visible, confirming its presence. The text shifts to Rentonville Alabama where no municipal tax exists, yet expenses are funded by a $4000 annual saloon license amid debates on prohibition.
The article urges starting a savings account with any amount. It argues many delay because funds seem small, calling that a mistake. Early deposits foster habit, encourage additions, and make saving enjoyable as well as profitable.
The Indiana Trust Co will welcome the beginner and extend every courtesy to those desiring to start a savings account. Capital surplus stands at 1,000,000. The notice appears in a 06 20 publication.
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