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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1907
Page
10
Indianapolis post office holds thirty five sacks of Philadelphia daily papers destined for Indianapolis but labeled with wrong wrappers. Officials expect more crates and aim to stop misdelivery while Elks attendees who subscribed in Philadelphia receive the papers they ordered.
In Akron Ohio a record wrestling crowd watched Demon Bartl the world champion at 155 pounds defeat Aji the Chicago Turk after dropping the first fall. Bartl won the second fall in 124 minutes and clinched the match with a quick third fall using a strangle hold.
State chemist H. E. Barnard asserts Otto LaFlute, a Massachusetts Avenue restaurant keeper, faces criminal court charges for violating the pure food law and is backed by other dealers in proving the law unconstitutional. trial slated for next week.
A reader shares a testimonial describing severe headaches and neuralgia eased by Dr Miles' Pain Pills. The letter claims rapid relief, no further doctor visits, and mentions a neighbor who benefited similarly. It cites supplier details and a postal address in Auburn New York.
Mrs. Chester Frock and son visit the Espey Bell home then depart for Kewanee Illinois. Several Indianapolis guests attend parties for Miss Barbara Bradford of New York and Miss Rose Strebe of Lafayette. Many locals host relatives from Seymour Marion Logansport Terre Haute Bay View and more.
Julius Vannuzzi Italy’s leading animal trainer was driven to suicide by unrequited love for a married woman. He goaded his leopard Porthos in a Rome cage, suffering severe teeth wounds before the beast finally released him. A violent scene occurred as the animal attacked the trainer before an audience.
Federal grand jury charges A Booth & Co the so called fish trust jailed via Lake Shore railroad with several individuals for operating Traders Despatch private carline to obtain about 12 percent rebates on Booth shipments from the Atlantic seaboard and those of rival fish firms.
Miss Sarah L. Montgomery and the School for Girls of Indiana near Indianapolis face escape issues. The cottage plan campus lacks walls, aiming for a homey school feel, yet 200 inmates exist and some have left briefly but returned. The board seeks escape prevention without prison like appearance.
The head of the Indiana G A R notes special arrangements for the national encampment at Saratoga Springs New York starting September 10 The parade will run a mile and a quarter under elm shade with greetings receptions and the W R C silver jubilee in the convention hall where the president and New York's governor will attend A stereopticon muster a grand campfire and cheap hotel rates are promised to accommodate attendees.
Russell B Harr son filed a suit for damages alleging W E Boyd negligence caused his automobile to fall roughly 20 feet from a defective elevator at the Boyd garage. The complaint cites noncompliance with city ordinance and improper construction.
Harlowe Lindley head of historical research at the state library returns from study trips to South Bend Goshen LaForte Logansport and other sites seeking historical material. He visits the Biddle collection at Logansport library and plans cataloging to aid reference access and may obtain duplicates. The Biddle collection totals over 6000 volumes and relics.
After reviewing sites in several counties the commission left Indianapolis without a pick Friday. No final site chosen as multiple farms remain under consideration. Franklin and Brown county locations drew favorable impressions. An appropriation will follow once a site is selected.
United Press reports Marshall Field & Co will acquire the Zion City lace factory built by John Alexander Dowle for 265000. The buyer plans to invest about 1000000 in improvements after the deal, with bids to be opened by Judge Landis next Monday.
Former Kentucky Governor W. S. Taylor will not participate in the Caleb Powers trial at Georgetown. He cites his delicate situation and fears promised immunity from the Commonwealth’s Attorney Franklin may not be honored and that his return would be indiscreet at this time.
Reverend Phoebe A. Hanaford urges parents to carry firearms to defend children amid rising attacks on girls in New York. The nationally known minister signs a statement advocating armed parental protection as the city faces safety concerns.
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