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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1907
Page
5
Gov Dawson admits WV mining laws are weak and outlines needed reforms. He cites lack of inspector authority, unsafe blasting rules, weak penalties, and the fire boss appointment flaw. He proposes state control over fire boss certification and stricter mine safety requirements.
In Auburn prison Gillette awaits execution for murder of Grace Brown. His mother, urging mercy and a new trial, seeks public support to modify the verdict. Court action could come next October after a potential appeal.
A mother defends her son Chester in the Grace Brown case, arguing he is innocent of murder and condemning capital punishment. She recalls past experiences with the scaffold, questions Grace Browns letters, and asserts Grace acted in a way that undermines her alleged love. She challenges rumors about a second fiancée and notes Grace's July 4 letter.
Prof. Harry Pratt Judson elected president of Chicago University to succeed the late Dr. Harper. Previously dean, he has taught and worked at Chicago since 1892. A Williams College graduate, Judson becomes a leading figure in the university’s expansion.
Mrs. Gillette writes from Auburn prison claiming her son Chester Gillette protests his innocence in the Grace Brown death case. She says he intends to study electrical engineering at Cortland and will teach himself the craft despite the ongoing legal matter. The Sun notes her sustained appeal and supplies her written statement.
Austin Feb 5 The Texas senate voted 15 to 11 to exonerate Senator Bailey without awaiting an investigative committee report. The fight moves to the house as the exoneration unfolds in a heated political clash.
Pazo ointment guarantees to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days or a full refund. The ad states a price of 65 cents and promises relief for hemorrhoidal conditions with money back assurance.
Denver February 26 A dry farming congress with 1000 delegates from 16 states heard Elwood Mead urge transforming 300 million acres between rainfall limits and the Rockies into farms. Speakers emphasized soil moisture conservation, topsoil care, and government aid to develop crops suited to semi arid western lands.
Gen Fred D Grant writes to President Roosevelt denying any critical language in a Philadelphia G A R dinner speech. He says reports misquoted him and caused a false impression. The War Department is understood to accept his explanation.
The World reports several New York postmen have amassed fortunes over 200000 dollars. Though wealthy, they still travel house to house with mailbags and whistles, earning a thousand dollars yearly from Uncle Sam while building wealth via real estate investments.
Andrew Carnegie's hero fund began in 1904 with five million dollars for heroism awards. By January 1, 1907 the commission had awarded 63 medals and disbursed roughly forty thousand dollars in cash, plus about sixty five thousand dollars for disaster relief to San Francisco and other calamity victims.
Park View Sanatorium advertises treatment for cancer, skin, uterine and rectal diseases by Dr. I. T. Leach, with locations in New York and California. Celery Vesce claimed as a remedy for head ailments.
A garbled Washington exchange traces Tillman and Wise in a street talk about rail passes and political leanings. The dialogue touches Roosevelt re nomination, Bryan as alternative, and Booker T. Washington on lynching, ending with a humorous mistaken identity as Hen Tillman.
London now has six underground electric railways in operation and planned. The railways of London including underground and surface carry more than 600 million passengers each year with underground lines serving 258 million. There are nearly 600 railway stations in Greater London and trunk line stations receive over 300,000 passengers annually.
Special to The Sun reports two miners killed in a cave-in at the Francisco coal mine seven miles east of Princeton Indiana. Victims are John Skelton, 22, and G W Bird, 4. Rescue crews responded to the accident today.
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