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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1907
Page
6
San Francisco reports a rising Japanese presence in apartment districts as rents surge, homes are filled, and white residents relocate. The piece claims increasing Japanization of the city, warns of race conflict, and contrasts western and eastern attitudes toward Japanese residents.
Grace Espinosa a 15 year old helmsperson captained the Mystery a unique crewed schooner from the bay. As a terrible storm struck the craft was driven on its beam ends and wrecked. Her father and two sisters are missing presumed dead as the vessel carried crushed rock toward San Francisco. The girl clung to the wheel and urged the crew to ride out the gale promising the storm would pass by morning.
Special to The Sun reports Washington lore ties the phrase lemons to Augustin Daly's 1877 Ford's National theater run. A backstage remark by Daly and treasurer Kingsley, about a sour audience, is said to have spawned the term. The program noted three acts with lemon-themed scenes.
Emperor William of Germany narrowly avoided a fatal motor accident in Berlin when his car skidded after a collision with a heavy truck. The Kaiser was shaken but unhurt, and a crowd quickly gathered around his vehicle.
The Interstate Commerce Commission may compel E. H. Harriman to appear in federal court in New York to answer questions from the recent hearing, as indicated today. The move follows his refusal to respond in the inquiry.
London reports England’s Indomitable as the most efficient fighting ship, faster and lighter than the Dreadnought with eight 12 inch guns and turbine power. Two duplicates Invincible and Inflexible will widen the gap, cost about 8.68 million dollars, speed 25 knots, length 530 feet. The dreadnought costs 9 million and carries ten 12 inch guns.
President Roosevelt shows interest in whisky labeling as Dr. Wiley demonstrates that much store whisky is not whisky at all. The dispute centers on declaring blended whiskies and whether raw spirits count as like substances under pure food law. Official rulings could prompt a US Supreme Court test on what constitutes whisky.
In Princeton Kentucky April 10 night riders threaten reprisals as nonorganized tobacco growers face arson damage to barns seed beds and warehouses amid a volatile barley market The state government has limited arrests and lawlessness continues with districts including Lyons Caldwell Christian and Logan counties seeing the worst acts Officials fear a wider crisis as crews burn burn and seed beds while opposition to the tobacco trust grows
Lavie Philips ten under care of Grace Philips of East Enterprise was dragged around a barn while holding a haltered horse. He was unconscious with a fractured skull and multiple injuries. Death expected as physicians confirm injuries in VeVay Indiana.
Bedford Indiana April 10 a farmer named McCart is dying from injuries received today when he was run down by a Southern Indiana switch engine.
Bedford Indiana April 10 Charles Burton and James Ragland of Mitchell stand trial before Mayor Fillion charged with selling cigarettes. Fifty boys testify as witnesses against them in this local case.
Oakie the Dalmatian mascot of Engine Company No. 39 left the firehouse after a month among society spots on Fifth Avenue. Alfred C. Vanderbilt had given him to the crew, but the dog yearned for the higher life and wandered, later returning to his old comrades and meals.
John Fleming a life prisoner and five year trusty at the state prison escaped yesterday and remains at large. He held an office during certain hours and walked out without suspicion. Fleming was sentenced 18 years ago for the murder of Sheriff Robert Jones of Marion Indiana.
Evansville Indiana April 10 Captain 8S D Baldwin died last night after receiving 13 000 volts of electricity last week He was a Cincinnati native and had spent years on the river He once served as superintendent of the Ohio River and Green River Transportation Company
Petersburg Ind April 10 The general dry goods store and stock of Pearl Wiscover of Otwell were destroyed by fire yesterday caused by arson Loss 5000 dollars with 2700 dollars insured The blaze prompted a local investigation and damage assessment by authorities.
Washington April 10 A star animal tale as J H Wideman Jr s horse went berserk in the capital. It bolted from the buggy dashed to Dr H W Woodward s porch pressing the electric button to summon the physician. The doctor dressed Wideman s scalp wound and attended to the incident.
Gov. Hoch conditions a conditional pardon for Willie Sells, the quadruple murderer at Kansas State Penitentiary since 1888. He may not publicly exhibit himself to earn money. Sells killed his father, mother, sister, and brother with a knife at age 17.
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