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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1907
Page
2
A.C. Alexander warns that the new depository law may burden banks as they handle state funds. He questions whether state money should earn 3 percent when ordinary deposits yield less and notes the need for gilt edged securities. He says bankers may face equity demands and altered banking practices in Indiana.
Rudolph Crowell confessed to embezzling 2400 dollars from Wells Fargo Express. Indiana officers refuse to surrender him to Arkansas despite a $300 reward, threatening trial in Indianapolis for taking property over 25 dollars. Reward may fund police pension.
Countess Clare known as Mrs Crossley will travel to the United States to aid Prince Victor de La Tour in seeking a wealthy American wife. Victor departed three weeks ago intent on securing an heiress to restore daily fortunes. The English countess was well known among America's social elite.
A New York man describes six years of indigestion and dizziness after meals. He credits Grape-Nuts with curing his condition, noting improved energy and endurance as an electrical machinist. The account promotes Postum Co.’s “There’s a Reason” campaign and the book The Road to Wellville.
A weekly socialist publication is planned for May with an initial edition of 25000. The stock company will publish it, seeking national scope and support from Indianapolis and other socialist groups. Early issues will be printed locally with plans for a dedicated printing plant and a dedicated low yearly subscription priced at five cents.
About 160 Shriners plus 1,200 registered members journeyed to the Mestic Shrine at Murat temple for a Friday gathering. Vice-President Charles W. Fairbanks and Congressman Watson spoke as the caravan rested and enjoyed a long dinner after the 4:30 start.
Miss Jennie D McIntosh of Dopar was guest of honor at a Friday luncheon hosted by Mrs J P Smith on North New Jersey Street. The guest will spend the summer in the east and the table featured scarlet carnations and scarlet tapers in brass candleholders.
The New York trial ended in a hung jury with eight voting for murder in the first degree and four for insanity. Delmas’ insanity plea failed to sway the panel, and jurors reported heated disputes, near-fights, and a tense deliberation that stretched through hours, ending with Thaw still in custody and his fate to be decided on a new trial. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw urged continued fight and expected a fresh trial, while authorities considered next steps and possible personnel changes in his defense team.
A late nineteenth century style advertisement extols Cascarets for cleansing the digestive tract, claiming health benefits and convenience. The cut of text also critiques legal proceedings, citing editorials from The Sun Tribune and Evening Journal on the Thaw trial and justice system, highlighting calls for reform.
A historic remedy promotes a two bottle dose of Kluid l ex tract Dandelion and Compound Karyon with Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla to cleanse blood and improve complexion. The potion allegedly stimulates kidney filtration to remove acids waste and checro organisms, claimed to cure boils pimples and eruptions.
London April 13 British papers devote editorial space to the Thaw trial with the Daily News arguing the case shows the press and wealthy can corrupt justice, the Daily Telegraph warning private vengeance should not scar a clean hearth, the Daily Mail claiming English courts would not permit such a verdict, and The Times deeming the trial a public nuisance.
New York newspapers react to the Thaw case with commentary. The Times decries failure to argue and urges a judge for a second trial who excludes Mrs Thaw and irrelevant testimony. The World notes the first trial as grave and stresses the need for a new trial.
Funeral services for Mrs. Melissa J. Apple, who died Wednesday night, will be held Sunday at 10 a.m. at the home of her son-in-law Bert White, north of Lawrence, with burial at Oaklandton. Born May 30, 1837, she had long resided in the county. Death attributed to heart trouble.
John Capuzanno returned home to find Lea Necula in the room with his wife. He shot Necula as he tried to crawl under the bed. The wife raised her arm to shield herself, was hit, and fell beside Necula. Capuzanno escaped.
Special to The Sun from Baltimore April 13 reports Eph Cockrell, youngest son of Missouri former Senator Cockrell, under severe accusation. His father-in-law charges desertion of his wife, public association with a noted New York woman in London and Paris, and borrowing money from Americans abroad. Robert H. Hagen confirms a rapid four year courtship and sensational marriage termination. The real Mrs. Cockrell remains with her parents and has rejected explanations.
George L. Knox, owner of the Denison barber shop, will close Sunday in compliance with the new Sunday closing law. The shop will stay open until 12 o clock Saturday night instead of 1, as previously.
An old advertisement touts Dr Porter's Antiaeptic Healing Oil as a universal remedy. It claims to cure chronic sores regardless of duration, instantly relieve burns, and remove inflammation within a day, with a price of 26 cents and credit to a railroad surgeon.
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