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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1907
Page
3
An editorial traces the rise of patent medicines from home remedies, noting Peruna’s Mennonite origins and Dr Hartman’s role. It argues the industry lowers costs, expands access to medical guidance, and faces opposition from some doctors while praising the public’s savings and trust in Peruna for coughs colds and bronchial ailments.
The colored Y M C A plans a big turnout for Prof. Booker T. Washington’s lecture at Bethel A M E Church with capacity over 2,000. Tickets are available at multiple local outlets and the program starts at 7 p m with an orchestra and opening by Y M C A president.
Abraham K. Detwiler of Toledo, named in 13 San Francisco graft indictments, allegedly paid 62000 to Abe Ruef to secure a Home Telephone Co franchise. Local officers will not confirm whether he remains in Toledo or is abroad or being sought. The article notes his status as a Toledo capitalist and uncertain location.
London April 2 Prof Bell director of Labach observatory reports growing global unrest linked to large sun spots. He warns that if disturbances of the earths surface equilibrium occur we must await earthquakes now due with anxiety.
Jacob Best, son of a Milwaukee liquor dealer, died in Racine after being shot in the abdomen during a quarrel at J. W. Dillon’s saloon. Dillon is jailed.
Arthur Deagon the comedian of The Time the Place and the Girl led a casino like poker session aboard a train yard party. He raked in pots with aces against kings while the company sang Thursday's My Jonah Davy. A straight flush ended his streak and he vowed no more poker on Thursdays.
New Haven baseball club franchise in the Connecticut league, held by J. Dana her of New York City, has been sold. Danaher reports the sale but cites no purchaser or price. It is believed the sum involved is around six hundred dollars.
Mrs Helen Armstrong tours Indianapolis in April lecturing on domestic science aided by the Indianapolis Gas company. A Propylaeum audience watched a gas range cookery demonstration with a menu featuring stuffed leg of lamb and caramel sweet potatoes. The lecturer promotes sauces, leftovers repurposed, and careful serving as keys to economical, tasty meals.
Wonder Nevada April der is the coming camp. It will even outdo Tonopah. In Tonopah and Goldfield everyone talks of it. People sawing wood as trucks haul supplies over rough 50 mile roads. New arrivals average a score per day choosing camps, lodging at hotels, then heading into the desert toward mountains. Some stay weeks, others vanish. The Wonder country appears promising yet uncertain.
Tonopah observers forecast a major mining camp at Wonder mountain. Kirby Lamb Stoneham partner Mr Stoneham notes the rapid rise of the camp and its potential to yield high grade shipping ore and large milling ore, ensuring long term viability after four years of regional prospecting.
San Francisco report notes Ex-Supervisor George F Duffey now head of the Board of Public Works and described as honest by Francis J Heney and Detective Burns. Duffey opposed graft while a supervisor and was sidelined by Schmitz and Reuf to keep board harmony during mayoral administration changes.
Prof E A Ross head of sociology at the University of Wisconsin argues in a Madison address that in human society women pursue and decorate themselves to attract men, while men are the pursued. He praises women for using fashion and corsets to fit modern beauty standards and gain home and livelihood.
A health note extols Cascarets for constipation over castor oil and harsh physic. It explains digestion, waste, and the dangers of delayed passage, praising Cascarets as safe, effective, portable, and sold by Sterling Remedy Company in 10 cent boxes, widely available from druggists.
The Ohio German Fire Insurance Company located at 21 Nicholas Building, SOledo, Ohio. Officers include M. Donnelly as resident and F. In. Prentice as secretary. Capital amount is 200,000 with paid up capital showing 260,000. Date cited is 31st December 194.
The statement details assets including cash on hand stocks and bonds loans on mortgages and real estate certificates of deposit and collateral loans totaling 612 984 53. Liabilities show losses adjusted and unadjusted and amounts needed to reinsure outstanding risks totaling 939 610 14. Auditor of State certifies accuracy as of December 1 1906 with seal and March 26 1907.
G A R and WW RK C memorial committees seek to shift May 30 unveiling to 3 30 pm if possible and invite President Roosevelt to address old soldiers at Crown Fill at 2 30 pm, potentially creating three speeches that day. Masonic Temple plans $200000 fundraising for a new building at North and Illinois with $50000 already subscribed, committees from eight blue lodges two chapters and Raper Commandery Knights Templar participate.
Gov. J. Frank Hanly was greatly improved Tuesday and expected to take a drive. It was thought the governor would spend a few hours at his office during the day.
Shelbyville Ind April 2 Mire Martha Armstrong dead two children survive David Armstrong Shelbyville and Mrs Mary Lasky Preston Ind Sun offers ten words under For Sele Miscellaneous three days for five cents
Auditor of Indiana certifies a correct copy of the condition statement for American Assurance Company dated December 31 1906. It lists assets including cash on hand 30315290 and stocks and bonds 40456 054, mortgage value, and liabilities totaling 13808755 with capital details and officers R Keech president and WW Center secretary, filed March 27 1907.
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