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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1903

Page

4

Punishment to Fit a Wife Beater in Public View

The piece argues Edward Gaffney’s repeated wife beating warrants harsher, brutal punishment. It advocates whipping post as a deterrent, claiming liquor exacerbates brutality and that public pain would reform him. It questions modern law’s inability to deter violent husbands.

Edward Gaffney Gaffney Nober

Governor Durbin and His Cold Feet

A humorous opinion notes Gov Durbin’s alleged cold feet amid political maneuvering for the vice presidency. It suggests the issue could derail future plans and mocks the idea of explaining cold feet caused by a statehouse draft. The piece shifts to street sweeping contracts and a Washington supreme court securities trial update.

Benjamin F. Shively Roosevelt Republican Party Hanna Fairbanks Durbin Gov. Durbin Divera Aloff State House Gurbin Board of Works Northern Securities Supreme Court Washington

Jane in the Garden and a Telegraph Clash

In a tangled exchange Jane asserts independence while the narrator recalls their broken engagement. A frayed conversation covers pride, communication, and perceptions as Jane cites a Times yesterday while contrasting with the narrator’s daily Telegraph.

Fragmented dialogue on women rulers and power dynamics

A flawed manuscript excerpt shows characters debating women in governance. Jane reflects on gender and authority, citing historical figures like Cleopatra and Elizabeth I while exploring beliefs about women leaders and societal roles.

Ionth Bulzabeth Cleopatra Mrs. Pawcett Jane James

Playful Quip Sparks Hint of Marriage Plans

Fragmentary quote shows June teasing about waiting to marry, noting remarks about who went home and the contrast with a Black and White caption. The readable text presents a social exchange without a definite event or date.

June

Some Little Stories On Society Wom and Change

Byron notes a world split between those bored and those bearing life, quoting society ladies who boast of tact but crowd together among themselves. The piece pokes at fashion, doctors, and social banter, and mentions a school scrub basketball team made up of girls and a ninth grade team chosen from school.

Byron

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