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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1904
Page
2
A fragmented editorial urges voters to reject blind party loyalty and vote for candidates or local aims rather than party tickets. It rails at corruption, calls for independent thinking, and warns that loyalties serve elites, not citizens, urging first time voters to align with principles and personal accountability.
In a Friday night gathering at the Masonic Temple Rhody Shiel spoke to a cheering audience. He attacked Democratic speakers and urged voters to reject imperialism, gold standard, and foreign entanglements while urging a bold political push.
George Rice colored was held to the grand jury on Saturday with bonds set at $4.00. The assailant identified by Dean as Manis Tesi, connected to the Glass Coffin Factory project from Scripps-M’Rae Telegram Petersburg Indiana. The Stafford-Johnson Glass Co formed to manufacture glass coffins, organized under District of Columbia law with $159,000 capital.
Butler football overwhelmed Central Normal Danville 33 to 3 on a sunny Friday at Washington Park. Butler capitalized with swift line breaks and teamwork while Central Normal struggled to halt the onslaught, with Tidler scoring Danville’s lone touchdown on a fumble return. The match featured strong play from Butler’s line and solid tackling by Central Normal’s defense in a lopsided contest.
Births include Amanda Armistoms and Isid Gertigill with various listed names and locations. marriages feature Caplin and Alice Moore plus other pairs. deaths noted for Satin d Wisehell and Lenience Wie Leeege infection among others. building permits issued for a dwelling and frame store with listed costs. miscellaneous entries reference addresses and local firms.
A fragmented political appeal urges Miluois and Wisconsin figures to purge traitorous party elements and restore representative democracy. It argues voters should abstain from activism, yet stay ready to join a shifting, nonaligned minority to influence caucuses, primaries, and ballot choices.
At Anderson Indiana a meeting of the Western roller polo league enforced a $34 weekly salary cap and one way transport for players in New England. Richmond pledged compliance. affidavits tested by a notary carried potential prosecution for violations. Players refusing to sign by November 4 faced expulsion. Several representatives attended from Indiana towns.
Saturday morning a two story brick house in QE caught fire from an alleged wax torch and match. Mr Wolfe fled a rear room to find a blaze. he saw no motive and reported no prior trouble. The blaze caused minor damage with a value around five dollars. A telegram notes the arrest of a woman described as a postmistress from Maree.
An old advertisement promises to cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It claims all druggists will refund the money if it fails and notes E. W. Grove’s signature on the Leach box.
Daniel Mahoney gives notice to the city and voters of the Twelfth Ward Center Township Marion County Indiana that he will apply at the November term 184 to the Board of Commissioners for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with drinking on premises. The business room fronts east on Capitol Avenue and is in a two story brick building on Lot 1 in J A Bor Kem an subdivision, donation land of the city. No. 30 South Capitol Avenue in Center Township Indianapolis.
The speaker argues that if voters find nothing to vote for they should vote against and throw out unrepresentative men and parties. Politicians will notice a demand for good government and supply it as they seek to earn approval.
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