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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1909
Page
2
Marked improvement in business is reported from all parts of the country, a reminder of hard times passed and a call to save. Spend a little less than you earn and place the balance in a savings account with Indiana Trust Co a home for savings. Capital all paid in 1,000,000.08 surplus all earned 3 500,000.00
A long letter targets the Indianapolis News editors Delavan Smith and Charles R Williams over praise for Shank, accusations of bias toward brewery interests, and calls for equal rights in licensing. The writer contrasts Shank with Gauss and demands straightforward answers on club privileges, saloon regulation, and municipal governance as a business matter.
The Republican candidate for city clerk has conducted a thorough canvass and appears capable, urging voters to support them at the upcoming election on November 2.
Los Angeles report describes Jim Flynn overpowering challenger Jack Burns of Salinas at Naud Junction last night. Flynn controlled every round and at the final bell Burns was carried to his corner, with Flynn’s victory clear.
New York City reports Chinatown fading away as gambling stops and police crackdowns drive out 170 Chinamen bound for China via Vancouver. Merchants lose business. many move to San Francisco and New Jersey towns like Newark and Jersey City. Property owners voice distress as vacant stores increase.
Nashville Tenn October 30 Following a five week illness Dr R C White longtime supreme keeper of records and seals of the Knights of Pythias died at his home. He was a renowned literary figure in the south and held the post for 22 years.
In Connersville Indiana the jury delivered a verdict at 5 this morning finding Wilson guilty of second degree murder and sentencing him to life imprisonment The first jury failed to agree The second jury from Rush county convicted him and sentenced him to life The present Franklin county jury heard the case
An 19th century style advertisement extols Willow wood charcoal lozenges as superior stomach gas absorbers. It describes porous charcoal absorbing gases, purifying the digestive tract, and reducing belching while offering a sweetened lozenge form. Stuart Co claims wide popularity and invites orders and free samples from Marshall Michigan.
A calendar of sermons and services across multiple churches notes Rev. Thomas H. Nelson at Pentecost Tabernacle, Dr. Taylor at First Baptist, Dr. Joshua Stansfield at Meridian Street M. E., Rev. Lewis Brown at St. Paul’s Episcopal, and many others. New and recurring topics include prayer, church life, Gospel themes, and revival observations with organ recitals and choir performances.
New York October 30 reveals shocking testimony in the inquiry into James F. Farrell superintendent of the Brooklyn Disciplinary Training School. Witnesses described intoxication, brutal floggings, and severe neglect of boys including minimal meals, freezing dormitories, and punishments for minor infractions. The Kings County grand jury urged Farrell’s discharge, firing of the board, and abolition of the institution.
Republican mayoral candidate Samuel Lewis Shank addressed about 6,000 people at eight meetings last night. Democratic candidate Charles A. Gauss spoke to Germans at Germania hall, with County Auditor Lahm as chair and Otto Stechhan among the speakers. Many auto owners offered rides to voters next Tuesday while practice voting machines show voters sticking to six regular council nominees. Republican city chairman Henry W. Klausmann denounces a forgery letter to Black voters. signature misspelled. Democrats plan meetings at 1202 N West St and Woodside hall with Gauss and others. A Democratic meeting is set for Woodman’s hall Irvington.
Lew Powell built a ring rung on the championship ladder by knocking out Jonny Frayne in the fourth round at the Coliseum last night. Frayne swayed and lurched badly, prompting police to stop the bout in San Francisco on October 30.
A quirky exchange features Senator Sorghum noting the dilemma of choosing between being interesting or original. The humor hinges on the tension between originality and copying, reflecting a playful political moment.
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