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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1907
Page
2
In Seoul a 1200 man Korean force entrenched in mountain fastness defies Japanese troops. They broke through to the mountains to avoid disarmament, threatening to join northern troops or become roaming bands. Seoul’s barracks are now fully Japanese occupied and the city remains quiet. The new emperor is cut off from his father and outside contact.
Captain A. T. Mahan, retired U. S. N., argues in a new book that war is essential to world development and cannot be abolished, comparing explosive conflicts to natural earthquakes and volcanoes and questioning the power of arbitration to prevent outbreaks such as Vesuvius or San Francisco disasters.
George Lessler a carpenter was killed when a traction car struck him while he walked on the track near St Paul Indiana He was watching a Big Four train pass at the time.
A letter extols Postum as a cure for headaches nervousness and biliousness caused by coffee. The writer claims quitting coffee and using Postum Food Coffee relieved stomach and nerve trouble for themselves their mother and neighbors who suffered side pains and couldn’t work.
In a Saturday night stabbing in Pat Shine saloon at Ohio and Wilmot streets two men, Martin Duffy and his father John Duffy, were badly wounded. Pat Harnett fled and is missing with police hunting him. Clifford Grey was also cut while helping separate them. The family later frightened the injured men at their home, complicating aid.
Col. Emilio Kosterlitsky, famed border rurales chief, in Los Angeles rejects reports of 40,000 Japanese colonizing Sonora to threaten the United States. He calls Japanese the least desirable labor group in Sonora, estimates their number at 400, and says Mexico would handle any neutrality breaches.
A passenger excursion train derailed near Angers and plunged into the Loire River. Forty one people drowned when a coach sank after the collision with the engine and tender. The locomotive engineer perished, others escaped or were found dead. wrecking crews recovered all bodies as authorities opened an investigation.
United Press reports John McCue died and Matthew Murteth lies dying after a fierce race riot at a Harlem Little Africa baseball game. Over 50 hurt, 18 jailed as anger over an umpire’s call escalated from bats to razors and knives before 300 police restored order.
A subscriber suggests the real issue behind a brainless youth headache is an aching void. The note ends by leaving the matter for the debating society to discuss.
Manila Aug 5 wartime note says Gen Malvar once rebel leader against the United States now pledges to organize a guerrilla regiment to fight Japan should war occur. He expresses patriotic resolve and willingness to serve under U S command in a large scale defense effort with local Filipino support.
SLAIN AT ODESSA ST PETERSBURG Aug 5 Gen Kar Angosoff former Odessa governor assassinated today assassin escaped he had repressed disturbances ordering police to fire into the mob Kaulbars succeeded him as governor general Oct 3 1906
Paris reports Baron Edward Rothschild, notable banker, has been awarded the Legion of Honor. The recognition augments his standing in financial and social circles across Europe.
English writer John Dathan Landor traveled to San Francisco undercover as a strike breaker. He worked three days as a conductor amid streetcar clashes to study the trade and its workers. His observations will appear in tomorrow's Sun in a thrilling first installment.
Sarnac Lake N Y August 5 Richard Mansfield the famed actor lies near death in a cottage in the north woods health retreat His condition is said to be so grave he may never return to the stage He is under guard day and night and his body and mind are wasting away with coughing fits and lines he once spoke now on the verge of consumption
Crowds thronged the streets as Hagenbeck and Wallace paraded 400 gray horses and cages through downtown. Spectators praised the animals, clowns, and bands while noting elephants, camels, lions, and a giraffe among the crowd. The procession moved along Washington, Alabama, Massachusetts, Ohio, and Tin Nois streets in a clockwise loop back to the show grounds.
The International Union of Railway Trackmen charges Missouri Pacific with mismanagement and inadequate staffing before Nebraska state railroad board. Thirty two photographs accompany the complaint sworn by H A Vurpia vice president, alleging insufficient workers to keep tracks in proper condition across the state.
The article reports John D Rockefeller's reaction to Judge Landis's $29,240,000 fine against Standard Oil of Indiana. Rockefeller comments mockingly that the judge will be dead before payment, plans a vigorous legal fight, and shows a restrained public demeanor while privately distressed.
Washington observers note the third installment of the Smith report questions whether Standard Oil could pay the $29,240,000 fine and still show profits. The piece, tied to Landis’s decision, suggests the suit may go to the Supreme Court on legality of conviction and the excessive nature of the penalty.
A Justice Department backed exposé previews future installments by Smith revealing price discrimination by Standard Oil to secure its monopoly. The series will continue next Monday with more chapters from dozens of bureau agents detailing the investigation and its legal implications.
New York aug 5 standard oil company did not issue an official statement in response to a report by Herbert Knox Smith commissioner of corporations about a fine. G K Clark dismissed Smith as earning salary while noting the case needs time before any statement. He added no knowledge of further action since sentence was imposed Saturday and a review is needed.
Chicago awoke to five police mysteries as four men were killed and one fatally wounded after raids by footpads and other attackers. Victims include Edward Smith the mounted police officer and others tied to robberies fights and a severed body along Illinois Central tracks.
Ireland reports $250000 worth of state jewels missing from Dublin Castle. A high official is suspected of complicity as investigators probe the disappearance and a public scandal is hinted, with officials silent on details.
A local storefront announces a remarkable sale to reduce stock. The notice highlights significant markdowns across departments and invites customers to shop now for limited selections and best bargains before stock runs out.
The jewels, part of the lord lieutenant’s regalia, were used as collateral for a debt. Mark Twain was humorously asked about their whereabouts but quickly asserted an alibi.
The transport Warren returning from a Manila voyage due to machinery failure. Condenser tubes, in poor condition, caused the breakdown. repairs underway and trip expected to resume Tuesday. Also an ad notes three furnished rooms complete valued at $175 offered for $125 at The People's Outfitting Co.
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