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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1907
Page
10
Toledo mayor Bookwalter endorses The Turn of the Balance by Mayor Writlock. In a letter to Bobbs Merrill he calls the book remarkable and full of human interest. He praises its view of life and notes his disfavor with some police methods, praising the author’s handling of the matter.
Following a conference among Auditor of State John Jiiheimer A M Bonham president and Robert Wytie secretary the Policy Holders' Guarantee and Abstract company it was announced the company would dissolve involuntarily The investigation stemmed from a complaint by the Indiana Association of Life Underwriters and the auditor ruled the abstract business was not authorized by law.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a cure for heartburn colic coated tongue bad breath gas belching and related discomforts. It stresses that Cascarets purge neither bile driving nor punishment and promises relief from headaches diarrhea jaundice nausea vertigo and skin blemishes when taken timely. The copy cites a large number of ailments and appeals to personal energy and vitality.
The Central Federated union sends a letter to President Roosevelt challenging his public remark that Moyer Haywood and Pettibone were undesirable American citizens. The union urges the president to refrain from prejudging a case and requests a formal retraction of the statement.
In East Pelinca parish Louisiana on April 1 a white farmer’s wife Mrs W Stewart was killed by a mob. After a fugitive Black man Kilborfie was captured and jailed at Clinton. Deputies fled with the prisoner as farmers pursued them. The mob overtook the officers eight miles from Clinton and hanged the Black man, his body shot through.
The article traces Cecil Spooner's rise to stage prominence and reveals her extensive family lineage. It details her Mayflower descendants Benjamin and William Spooner, her father Benjamin S., the Spooner-Gibbs connections, and ties to Scotch and Iowa pioneer families, highlighting how lineage accompanies her theatrical career.
A home concoction claims to cleanse blood and strengthen kidneys. It lists Fluid Extract Dandelion Conmound Kargon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla with instructions to mix and take in meals and at night. The text cites a local druggist confirming harmless ingredients and says this can reduce rheumatism nervousness skin issues boils and pimples by improving blood purity.
At a Republican banquet in Kansas City Rev. James C. Schindel of the First Lutheran church urged that the banner for the next Republican national convention bear the motto of the square deal and William H. Taft for the presidency. His benediction was cheered by attendees.
Cok W. C. Johnson of Chicago appeared before the State Board of Tax Commissioners on Thursday to press for no increase in assessments for several firms. Representing Lackawanna Live Stock and Transportation, Western Live Stock Express, Chicago New York and Boston Refrigerating, Cold Blast Transportation, and Shippers Refrigerator Car, he sought stable taxes. Johnson also spoke for Indiana Natural Gas and Co, and Fuel Gas Co, asking for no rises. J F Grippus urged halving the Huntington Gas Co assessment, arguing gas supply weakness.
A 16 year old from St. Louis ran away and was found on a Big Four train Thursday afternoon. The purse stolen money prompted her to confess to the conductor. Capt. Bray met the train at Moorefield yards as she claimed she was bound for New York to see her father. Her mother is described as a St. Louis society woman. The girl is detained awaiting instructions.
Joseph Leberman a shoemaker at 611 North Illinois Street was assaulted Thursday night as two unknown men entered his shop. Police suspect robbery as the motive. One man demanded a shoe be patched and after the request was fulfilled the other struck Leberman a heavy blow on the jaw before both fled.
Special to The Sun from Danville Indiana reports that the Amo extension of the Indianapolis Danville and Western traction line will be completed this summer. Workers begin removing old poles and installing larger ones as grading, track-laying and ballasting start in a few days, with all work accelerated.
President Roosevelt is considering a dramatic shift in campaign funding. He questions whether the government could resume responsibility not only for actual election costs but also for legitimate campaign expenses of regulated nominees, a proposal likely to spark broad debate among public figures nationwide.
Notable figures in American public life gather for the first meeting of the American Society of International Law in Washington. Elihu Root opens the session with debate on Japanese treaty questions and foreign rights, while discussions cover maritime law, contraband, and international conferences. A White House reception follows, with speeches by Choate and Bryce on Jus Et Pax and sanctions of international law.
Walter Coleman Earnest, noted Pittsburg tenor, to perform in Indianapolis in May. Haydn's Creation will be sung with a Pittsburg trio featured. Roberts Park Choral society works to perfect the chorus for the production.
A successful rendition of Singin' Skule was staged at Caleb Mills hall on Thursday by the Roberts Park Choral Society. The production, directed by Mr and Mrs J Bassett Villard, featured well acted roles and earned hearty applause from the audience.
The Arkansas senate passed a bill to prevent monopolistic control of news distribution, targeting the Associated Press and forcing it to serve any applicant in any city of the state. The measure aims to ensure broader access to news service.
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