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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1908
Page
8
A dated column explores gender roles and marriage, contrasting a woman's consecrated first kiss with a man's view of it as desecration. It rails at male expectations, widowhood, fidelity, and the idea of a wife as decoration, ending with provocative musings on marriage as a bargain and the cost of kissing.
Reports center on Governor Hanly and a possible bid for the United States Senate. Analysts debate Hanly’s motive and the chances of a primary or direct vote, with Indiana Republicans wary of his influence and plans amid a looming special session.
A letter warns readers about a supposed 16 million dollar estate advertised in papers and tied to Godfrey Probst of Brooklyn and his sister Anna of Bavaria. The writer notes no real cases of such “big fortunes” paying out and warns of London thieves who swindle for money, urging skepticism and not paying fees.
The letter by Judge Frank S. Roby condemning GOP campaign funding is criticized as a political sting. Critics argue Roby used his office to guard his own interests and lobby for higher salaries, while accusing opponents of buying votes.
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