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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1905
Page
3
Inventor and captain describes his airship that just navigated the air at Toledo and plans long distance runs. He modeled the craft after a fish to mirror air and sea currents, asserting its seaworthy design and future travel potential.
Roy Knabenshue reported the first flight of his new airship at Toledo Ohio on June 7 with a later successful trial June 11. The craft hovered for an hour reaching 135 feet, rode varying air currents, and demonstrated control. Knabenshue touted improved propulsion and a bow-mounted propeller, aiming long voyages and a possible Europe test to challenge Santos Dumont.
Secretary Tats plans to call bids to hire laborers to dig the Panama Canal. He will seek global labor, with Mary Tatt entering world markets for competent workers. Labor groups protested yet the administration proceeds, and about 150 Japanese workers are reported among the first hires.
Fred Gillow of 135 Blackford Street was arrested by Bleydlemen Hall and Shing on Monday morning after a livery horse he hired frightened at a canal bridge. The horse struck the railing and was killed. The owner faced a cruelty charge and the loaned horse and driver mentioned as involved.
Little Miss Bonnie De Mont sues Indianapolis Traction and Terminal for 11000 damage alleging she rode a miniature car derailed during a ride at Mintaluri railroad near Fairview Park on June 1. She says she suffered a fracture of the left collarbone among other injuries.
Eugen Richter veteran liberal statesman and famed parliamentarian has become totally blind ending a long political career. The Berlin press notes his retirement weakens Reichstag interest as his fiery opposition to Bismarck wanes. Born in Düsseldorf in 1839 he studied at Heidelberg and Berlin universities and served in the Prussian diet and Reichstag since 1861.
A disputed election in the Eighth precinct Fifteenth ward centers on the chmbrity of Otto Hoffman and Benjamin F Wy song. Brubacker forces allegedly controlled the tally while Democrats claim a miscount, giving Hoffmann a narrow lead over Ferdinand Smock. Benjamin F Wy song was declared nominated though James E Carter was close in votes.
A suit to appoint a receiver for Merchants Mutual Fire Insurance Co of Indiana was filed in superior court by John Finske Morris Levine and others. Plaintiffs allege misrepresentation of bank assets and cash when policies were issued. An unrelated streetcar collision on Indiana and Columbia Ave left driver Thomas Bruce and passenger James Erro shaken but not seriously harmed. the wagon sustained only minor damage.
President Roosevelt named Charles E. Magoon as United States minister to Panama. Magoon, then governor of the Panama Canal Zone and a member of the Isthmian Canal Commission executive committee, receives the diplomatic post.
Harry Katlebaum of 614 Cherry Street was shot in the hand by a blank cartridge at the corner of Madison Avenue and Delaware Street during the Fourth of July celebration. The incident is described as an accidental discharge with no further injuries reported.
Four and a half tides of rain submerged part of Forest park where the Kansan Chautauqua is held. It is anticipated that 10,000 people will hear Thomas Lawson's address on July 4. The report from Scripps-McRaw Press Association notes heavy rainfall soaking the area, affecting the event setup and attendance.
In San Francisco on July 4 a labor dispute arose as job printers refused to work after a notice announced by M. Job printing houses would not grant the eight hour day and workers must endure a nine hour shift. The strike began Monday as a result of the notice.
Otto A. Flevsaner, American Epletitean and former Buffalo Bill chef, reports relief from kidney and bladder trouble after taking Peruna. He credits the medicine with rapid improvement within a week and lasting cure after six months, praising its efficacy.
The article outlines catarrh of the kidneys arising from other organs or direct irritation and warns it can lead to Brights disease or diabetes. It claims Peruna removes the cause of kidney trouble by eliminating urea poisons and allows toxins to exit, leading to rapid improvement as symptoms disappear.
A Sunday boat outing at Broad Ripple park ends in tragedy as Olive Davis, 16, and Thomas Burton, 2, from Elwood fall from a boat into the White River. Davis is recovered and taken to Edwood. Burton’s body is still missing with search continuing Tuesday.
An unsigned editorial mix discusses fears of Japan's expansion and American naval strength, then pivots to praise for Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. The piece touts its non alcoholic tonic, listing ingredients like Golden Seal and Bloodroot, and promotes medical advice offered from Buffalo New York. A testimonial from H Belcher in Kentucky endorses the remedy for lung and cough issues.
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