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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1907

Page

6

Hypnotism to Aid Gospel in Curing Drunkards

Special to The Sun. New York April 23 hypnotism will reinforce gospel in rescuing Bowery drunks and drug victims. Dr S A Gayer, hypnotist, will test to strengthen minds weakened by drink at the Bowery mission supported by Louis Klopsch editor of the Christian Herald. If successful in a few cases, expansion may follow. Klopsch accepts hypnotism only if it aids the afflicted. Supt J S Hallimond notes many men ruined by drink.

New York Bowery Bowery Mission Louis Klopsch Christian Herald S. A. Gayer Klopsch J. S. Halilmond

Actor Davidge Sentenced to One Year in Jail

Special to The Sun New York April 23 William T Davidge an actor who months ago attempted to kill nurse Rosalie D Wilbert when she refused marriage was sentenced to a year in jail Davidge had fallen in love with Wilbert a year earlier He called her from a Brooklyn patient home and shot her after she refused to marry him She recovered from the attack.

New York William T. Davidge Rosalie D. Wilbert Yeater- Day Davidge Miss Wilbert Brooklyn

Robbed the Mail Box in Wabash Area Heist

Special to The Saw reports officers search for a man who rifled the rural box of Sam Eby taking 17 dollars. He is suspected in multiple similar robberies and follows mail wagons in the area near Wabash Indiana.

Wabash Ind Sam Eby

Phrenology of Assassin Orchard Analyzed by Fowler

Miss Jessie A Fowler presents a detailed phrenological study of Harry Orchard, the Boise labor case star witness, linking his ear position and facial development to depravity, lack of sympathy, and a brutal, unmoved mindset. The piece argues Orchard chose dynamite to avoid direct murder and compares his head shape to other criminals to explain motive and moral balance.

Harry Orchard Boise Idaho Orchard Steunenberg Moyer Haywood Pettiboine United States Jessie A. Fowler Miss Fowler Beditor Andrew Carnegie Langley Charles E. Hughes Carl Schurz Harry Thaw Jenousy Dove Robert Marley James Barbour Kirkdale W. T. Stead Burke Martin William Palmer Gottfried

Famine Horrors Seen in Chinese Refugee Camps

From Shanghai a correspondent describes famine camps near Tsiangpu where hundreds of thousands die or starve. Descriptions include emaciated families, ritual beggars, and cannibal rumors as prices for scraps and human flesh surface, while relief rations barely sustain the survivors amid a death toll reaching millions.

Tsiangpu

Man Arrested After Abdominal Shooting in Washington

In Washington Indiana on April 22 Frank Mallett aged 22 was arrested on a charge of shooting Walter Simmons in the abdomen. Simmons is in critical condition and may die from the injuries.

Washington Ind Frank Mallett Walter Simmons Simmons

Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days with PAZO Ointment

Promises a cure for itching bleeding prolapsing piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. Claims guarantee and refund option. Mentions PAZO Ointment priced at 0c per unit. Includes bold medical assurance and customer reassurance.

Puro Distilled Water Company Prices and Contact

Puro Distilled Water Company offers half gallon bottles at five cents and five gallon demijohns at forty cents. New phone number is 2177 and old main line is 778.

Puro Distilled Water Company

Ludwig on Trial in Mishawaka Wife Murder Case

The trial of Albin Ludwig of Mishawaka opened in South Bend circuit court for the alleged murder of his wife by beating her with a potato masher and setting fire to her clothing. After the death, Ludwig attempted suicide by slashing his own throat.

South Bend Ind Albin Ludwig Mishawaka Ludwig

People's Coal and Cement Co Successors to Logsdon Bros

The entry notes the People’s Coal and Cement Company as successors to Logsdon Bros Fuel, listing product brands COMPEER CIGAR and Beat on Earth with widespread sale.

People's Coal and Cement CO Logsdon Bros. Fuel Company

Woman thanks editor on street. shocks him into fall

A woman stopped the Democrata editor on Monday morning to thank him for a favorable remark about a month earlier. The surprise caused him to stumble and fall, bumping his nose on the cement sidewalk in Washington, Iowa.

Democrata Washington Democrat

Traveler praises Chinese workers for skill and care

A distinguished traveler notes Americans may undervalue Chinese workers yet acknowledges their skill in many crafts and meticulous attention to detail. A witty listener quips about their p s and queues.

Economy in Cooking Lesson Teaches Measured, Prudent Kitchen

Mrs Helen Armstrong urges true economy as smart shopping and exact measures guide good cooking. In Indianapolis the Y W C A talk precedes a Downey and Julian Ave lecture at Irvington Christian church featuring gas range cooking of shad muffins and chocolate pudding with cream sauce. Recipes include asparagus tips in cases steamed chocolate pudding and corn bread with buttermilk and cornmeal batter.

Helen Armstrong Ladies of Indianapolis

Dowie dies in poverty as Zion City seeks funeral funds

An urgent subscription list circulates to raise money for John Alexander Dowie's funeral, revealing he died poor despite rumors of hidden wealth. Historical reports note Dowie once controlled vast sums and could issue large personal checks, contrasting his later humble burial needs.

Dowie

Toilling Tramps Refuse Work In Eau Claire Jail

Eleven tramps in Eau Claire Wisconsin refused to work in the streets claiming it illegal to require outdoor labor. They did not work, offering no outside duty despite confinement.

Eau Claire Wis

British Fleet Sell Off Details Warship Disposals

The British government has sold two battleships a cruiser and three other vessels. The battleship Sans Pareil realized 133000 dollars and will cost nothing to break up. The ship originally cost 3600000 dollars.

Great Britain

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