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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
10
Friday September 25 1908 edition of the Indianapolis Sun published by Willis S Thompson from the Sun Building at 123 and 125 East Ohio Street. Daily except Sunday.
The Indiana Democrats press for November a vote on ward township and county local option, a stance echoed by Republicans in their platform. Gov. Hanly, not tied to any party, calls for action, urging clear voter choice and accountability from all legislators.
The piece reports Hemenway and Watson pleased with the Republican campaign launch at Tomlinson Hall. Cannon’s remarks attack the speaker and labor, while references highlight Wall Street, Harri man, Cromwell lines and a defense of trusts. Watson leaves early, while Billy Taylor endures the remarks.
A reader asks about a fanciful tale involving Christina Rossetti and a myriapod with a thousand legs. The office rejects the premise, notes the creature lacks a thousand legs or fatness, and critiques the use of the term bug while offering humor and literary critique of the poem and artist.
Readers recall a Kentucky congressman famed for ornate, pompous speeches during a debate on a financial act. An opponent quotes a parodied description likening him to a swan strutting to catch light, unaware of the depths beneath.
A medical man notes gender differences in reactions to fatal diagnoses. Men fight to seek specialists and fight to the finish, while women are described as fatalists who prefer to wait for fate. He cites Chicago Journal comparing audacity in men to submission in women.
The Charleston News and Courier portrays Joseph G. Cannon of Illinois as power hungry and out of touch. It cites his Danville speech vowing not to yield to labor leaders and questions his claim to defend workers while wielding the speaker's power to block legislation. The piece argues such boasts reveal arrogance and disregard for the people's will.
The piece argues Taft should reject Foraker over Standard Oil ties, noting Ohio politics long trafficked in oil iron steel and other corporate money. It claims reconciliation requires embracing Foraker Coxes and Tafts and accepting Standard Oil influence as normal in Ohio politics.
Merchep unveils a linen boat coated with rubber to render it impervious. The one person craft folds to the size of a walking stick with foldable oars and a cork seat. tested on the Seine by naval experts who praise the device. Larger versions could carry troops and baggage across rivers.
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