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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1908
Page
8
Editorial page from the Indianapolis Sun dated September 14, 1908 lists Willis S. Thompson as editor. Published daily except Sunday, in the Sun Building at 123 and 125 KL Ohio Street.
A critical look at New York City street cleaners called White Wings reveals a system where a deputy commissioner and judges dismiss workers without due process. The piece warns of suspensions, wage loss, and harsh rules aimed at appeasing powerful interests and Standard Oil influence in campaigns.
Frank A. Bruce, a Fellow Theosophical Society member from 157 W. Pratt St., argues with The Sun editor over Theosophy. He says Wis dom and Divine Wisdom bridge ancient and modern thought, urging readership to study Theosophical ideas alongside editorials. He asks how the paper can call Theosophy old and tired and asserts theosophical study connects to Mahabharata, Upanishads, Vedas, Zohar, Buddha and Jesus.
A crowd of four thousand watched film crews stage a dramatic rescue as an actor lifted an elderly woman from an oncoming trolley car. The scene, part of Life of a New York Lad, showcased a five dollar-a-day crew lighting and filming in real time for a 600 foot sequence.
A local report notes that at the current rate of digging Pompeii will not be fully uncovered until 1970. The article discusses slow progress and ongoing efforts falta.
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