Indianapolis Times, Volume 40, Number 2, Indianapolis, Marion County, 14 May 1928 — Page 11

KAY I'4, 1928.

The Pulitzer Prize in Journalism!

The Citation: “The prize for the most dis • interested and meritorious public service rendered by an American newspaper during the year, a gold medal costing SSOO, is awarded to The Indianapolis Times for its work in exposing political corruption in Indiana, prosecuting the guilty, and bringing about a more wholesome state of affairs 'in civil government ” ' / The political dictator of Indiana was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder. He received the sentence with contempt. .For he expected a quick pardon. He had boasted—”/ am the law in Indiana.” And for a time, he was. He had elected a governor. He had dictated the nominations of scores of the state officials. He had his own secret service. He terrorized and corrupted one of the richest and most powerful states in the Union. But his pardon never came. For his gang, traitorous as ever, deserted him. And then he issued a letter from his cell that shoolc the political foundations of the state. This letter declared that he had documents that would prove state-wide corruption, and would expose the crooked officials and political leaders who had promised him freedom. t The Indianapolis Times , which for years had fought

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THE GLORIOUS CLIMAX OF A FOUR • YEAR FIGHT

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BOYD GURLEY, Editor of The Indianapolis Times

him and his organization, started on the trail of the truth behind these charges. And then began a fight so sharp and deadly that the lives of the editor and staff of The Indianapolis Times were constantly in danger. But it uncovered a story so wildly incredible that it has no counterpart in fiction. And The Indianapolis Times published every word of this

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story of crime, oppression, bribery and blackmail that reads like the blood-stained records of ancient tyranny. It unearthed damning letters, checks and photographs. It produced agreements, signed by the highest names in the state, to deliver political patronage. It found missing or suppressed witnesses who enabled various grand juries to indict crooked officials and scheming politicians. And it won the undying regard of every reputable citizen of Indiana. It gave them the truth, and the truth set them free. With their pride and faith aroused, the people of Indiana agaip confirmed the brilliant record of one of the greatest and most honored of all the States. For like all the victories of good government, this was the public’s victory—the victory of enlightened public sentiment. The magnificent fight of The Indianapolis Times attracted national attention. Newspapers, business associations, political clubs and organizations noted and praised its long, successful struggle to secure honest government. Now the most coveted prize in the newspaper world —The Pulitzer Prize in Journalism crowns the efforts of The Indianapolis Times and its editor, Boyd Gurley. The Scripps-Howard Newspapers hereby tender their gratitude and appreciation for this signal honor. And the entire Scripps- Howard organization unites in a chorus of congratulation for the editor and staff of The Indianapolis Times .. . who have fought the fight of the good citizen .. . who have again given point and meaning to the Scripps-Howard principle of fearless public service ... and who have interpreted so clearly I * '• the Scripps-Howard ideals and policies that are settling these newspapers ever more deeply in the hearts of the people.

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