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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1907
Page
6
Leigh Oglesby, Indianapolis’s sole chimney sweep, describes perilous work cleaning varied flues. He cites dangers from collapsing chimneys, explains tools and methods, and recalls a challenging 4 foot stack at St. Joseph’s Training School.
Fred J. Hewitt reports from San Francisco on Japanese control of California fruit work, noting wage underbidding by Japanese laborers, relocation of white workers, and rising rents as growers rely on Japanese labor. He cites a grower critic and predicts broader economic impact and calls for policy changes regarding Japanese workers.
A local observer describes racial labor dynamics in California fields, depicting Japanese workers as mere tools of their bosses and contrasting them with Chinese migrants. The piece claims Japanese wages matter little to workers while alleging exploitation by bosses and a drain on white commerce.
Psychologists report that stimulating a sleeper’s sense of smell with heliotrope prompts dreams of violets and flowers. Prolonged exposure yields complex dream visions. A tuning fork near the ear evokes a lion roaring and salt water on the tongue makes the subject dream of olives.
John Walters, paralyzed, lay in bed as his wife burned to death after her dress caught fire from a match at their Chicago home. Walters was rescued before the flames reached him.
Chicago January 18 special to The Sun reports the Railway Protective Bureau will petition the Interstate Commerce Commission to assist railroads in exterminating ticket scalpers.
A playful schoolyard scene centers on Freddy guiding a friend through musical letters after G1 Freddy. The exchange highlights memory of notes E F G and a brick of fun as they explore rhythm.
A New York telephonic ministry by Dr Henry Marsh Warren spreads gospel to Wall Street. Brokers and clerks receive Bible readings via phone before the 10 a.m. stock ticker, with two converts reported including a broker and a recovering drinker’s wife. Warren plans weekly street prayers after the close.
A column argues that men seek natural, lively women over angelic poses. It contrasts giddy gigglers with women who display authentic warmth and practicality. The piece claims lasting appeal comes from genuine behavior, not perfect polish.
The Ladies Aid of First Friends church held an all day meeting and dinner was served at 12 50. Judge McMaster granted Anna M Anderson a divorce from Orrace H Anderson after weeks of advisement. Fr An Ballard lectured at the YMCA noon class. Meridian Street church welcomes new choirs with 100 enrolled and 100 more hoped for. Rev Austin W Mann will administer communion at St Alban’s Mission next Sunday and speak on 300 Years of the Episcopal church in America. Ira Erman and Miss Alice Flynn arrested for misaddressed plans to marry. they said they stayed at 618 N Senate Ave but were found at 538 N Sanatelave. Oyster Frank, aka 3 Jinnois, fell through a coal hole lid on the sidewalk but suffered only bruises.
In a Honolulu courtroom a witness prefaced sworn testimony with a native Hawaiian name so long and complex that court officials initially considered rebuke. After clerical recording, the case continued with the witness deemed not to be attempting levity.
Nathan Williams aged 50 a police sergeant died in Marion Indiana from heart trouble. He had come to Marion from Fleming County Kentucky.
Representative Edwards introduces a two section bill granting Indiana University authority to establish a medical school in Marion county and to set tuition as needed. The judiciary committee reports the measure with only one dissenting vote, and supporters say passage is assured. Purdue supporters urge ratification of a prior contract linking Purdue with an Indianapolis medical school.
The governor welcomed members of the general assembly at his home on Thursday night. The event drew many attendees away from hotel lobbies as dress suits became common. Later in the evening members reappeared in their usual haunts.
The piece links a scandal over Mrs. Robert McCormick and her niece Miss Patterson to diplomatic changes. It suggests a Russian nobleman involved in the Patterson family quarrel led to the McCormicks returning from Russia amid blame over the nobleman’s treatment of their daughter.
Mrs Hattie Currier of Thomaston Maine reports her nine month old daughter suffered nightly itching from a facial and ankle rash. After using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment the rash improved within hours and cradle cap cleared. She keeps the ointment on hand for any rash or insect bite to reduce inflammation quickly. June 1906.
An advertisement proclaims Cuticura sets at $1 claiming quick relief from torturing itching, disfiguring eczema and rashes across all ages. It also mentions guaranteed purity and claims of healing failures by other remedies and physicians.
The Board of Public Works of Indianapolis announces the condemnation and appropriation of land for a street and levee east of White River from Michigan Street to Mill Race Avenue. The notice lists affected property owners and states a public meeting on February 6, 1907, to consider the proceedings under Declaratory and Improvement Resolution No. 4,634.
The notice describes a drainage and street improvement along First Street East of White River in Owosso. It details ten foot drainage, a levee ten feet wide on top, and a street widening to forty two feet with thirty foot roadway and ten foot sidewalk. It notes land appropriation, assessment rules, and a public hearing at 10 o clock A.M. with named officials and property owners invited to speak.
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