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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1908
Page
18
The Indianapolis Sun published by Willis S. Thompson on November 17, 1908. It states daily except Sunday distribution from the Sun Building at 123 and 125 East Ohio Street and entered as second class mail.
The piece discusses Thomas Taggart s decision to refuse a U S Senate candidacy from Indiana and the effect on the Democratic primary. It notes his vast local support, long service, and decision to remain a party worker, with rivals now pursuing stronger bids. It reflects party unity and caution about future caucus strength.
A reflective critique denounces child beating as cruel and unnecessary. It argues fear inflicts acute suffering on young minds, citing a nervous 10 year old and a callous parent who orders punishment after drinking. The piece insists decent parents can raise children without blows, urging humane, nonviolent upbringing.
A humorous scene of Ma leading two suffragist friends on the steps of a city or statehouse. They speak on equality, vote access, and female leadership while a crowd mutters and police intervene. Pa and young Bobbie witness the lively, poking exchange ending with a jokey farewell to the suffragists.
Court scene shows a large arrestee charged with assault entering the magistrate with no defense plan. The bailiff brings him in as the magistrate asks about representation. The prisoner, shocked, declares no attorney is needed and jokes about hiring several defenders.
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