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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1907
Page
3
Navy costs show a figure of 347000 in a Pacific cruise, contrasted with other expenses. The brief notes Penny Toys as a cost comparison point, highlighting budgeting concerns and price contrasts in naval operations.
A column compares battleship maintenance to other expensive items, estimates Pacific fleet costs at about 14.7 million during an eight month cruise, lists ships under Rear Admiral Evans, and explains shell and gun costs, deterioration, and ordnance specifics.
In a Christie Street building the two alarm fire set by a person intent on revenge killed nineteen people and injured thirty. The blaze began on an oily stairway and a ground floor bomb exploded in a grocery as residents, mainly Italians, fled through smoke filled halls. Police cite arson in two locations with motives tied to revenge or Black Hand speculation.
American actress Maxine Elliott lunched privately with Queen Alexandra at Buckingham Palace, marking a notable era as the first actress on record to dine informally with the queen. The report notes American actresses’ popularity in England, including Tithe Barrymore.
Newport society buzzes over Mrs. H. P. Belmont's luncheon for Bostock the chimpanzee. Guests report his bows handshakes drinking and smoking as charming as can be, while prominent figures seek a more dazzling idea to eclipse the event.
Instructions describe laying a floor oil cloth by first cutting to floor size then wiping with a damp cloth. After laying the dampened cloth, leave for one to two days before tacking. The dampness stretches the cloth and prevents blistering or warping while evaporating through the cloth.
Instructions describe whitening a white straw hat by using javelie water made from washing soda in boiling water, followed by a rinse in clear water. A second solution combines wine with boiling water, then both mixtures are mixed, settled, and stored in darkness.
Instructions describe soaking garments in bluing water overnight to achieve whiteness, then washing and rinsing in clear water the next day to remove yellow tinge. The method promises easier whiteness than ordinary washing and avoids remaining yellow appearance.
Capt George W Streeter on the Ola Streeter fortifies his boat on the St Joseph river at South Bend and defies arrest for assault and battery. Assistant U S district attorney Jesse J M LaFollette says Streeter may be surrendered. Streeter argues the St Joseph is navigable and under federal control only, rejecting local authority.
Tulsa Aug 2 The Republican convention of the new state of Oklahoma last night nominated Frank Frantz for governor N J Turk for lieutenant governor T J Robinett for secretary of state P Reid for attorney general and M Stillwell for state treasurer
The Sun invites readers to use its free want columns for three days. Postings include requests for housework and other household help with ten words inserted at no charge.
San Francisco reports a war scare revealing Pacific coast defenses are severely undermanned with guns unmanned or improvised. Six months ago experts warned of insufficient crews and unmanned batteries. today militia training and hurried garrisoning aim to shore up defenses near Puget Sound and along the coast.
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