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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
8
The Indianapolis Sun editorial page dated Wednesday October 28 1908 reflects a daily publication pattern excluding Sundays. The page presents opinion content from editor Willis S Thompson with production notes on the Sun Building Ohio Street address and postal classification.
A public dispute contrasts the Merchants' association with the Civic league over campaign funds and influence. The piece notes investigations by Albert Sahm and calls for reform to end public graft, urging voters to back Democrats to reduce taxes and stop public theft while warning against the Republican machine in Marion County.
The Democratic Campaign Text Book from the Democratic National Committee critiques Republican governance since 1904. It notes Tempo rary Chairman Burrows recalling past victory and asks what the party has done in four years of control to justify public confidence or trust in future administration. The Rochester Union and Advertiser finds striking answers.
In a Republican era critique the Union and Advertiser reprints Senator Burrows' biting 1896 platform remarks. It characterizes government policy as triggering panic, blighted industry, closed factories, reduced wages, and crippled American production, urging rescue from inept governance.
The text argues against explanations for alleged graft in Marion County, contrasting claims of theft with official expenditures. It notes San Francisco spent 5 904 48 dollars on inmate food and supplies while Marion County spent 29 769 40 dollars on prisoner feeding, framing debate over alibi and accountability.
AChicago era editorial decries high costs in San Francisco and argues Marion County taxpayers face heavy burdens. It warns readers to vote Democratic county and legislative tickets, labeling opponents as grafters and urging taxpayers to consider how taxation falls on the masses.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox offers guidance on staying out of others affairs and giving advice only when asked. The essay emphasizes respecting others privacy, avoiding nagging, and nurturing harmony by minding one s own business in both social and work settings.
A critical pamphlet targets Congressman Jesse Overstreet Republican candidate for the Seventh Indiana district. It accuses him of self praise, alignment with Speaker Joseph Cannon, and opposition to tariff reform child labor laws and trust regulation. It urges voters to reject Overstreet and Cannon backed policies, insisting on real reform and progress.
Voters seek change in Congress and other offices with Jesse Overstreet targeted by supporters of Joe Cannon. The public views Overstreet as aligned with Cannon's tariff stance and regarded as favoring the reactionary phase of his leadership in the push for better government.
A fragment recounts a 15 inning baseball game in Tokio where a Japanese umpire led to loud amusement among American players and spectators. The piece notes American protests over calls, U.S. sailors escorting guests, and pervasive patriotic singing amid the tense atmosphere.
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