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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1907
Page
2
The State Board of Health urges immediate treatment for wounds after toy pistol and fireworks injuries to prevent tetanus. It notes July bears a high share of tetanus deaths, cites 1906 Indiana figures, and recommends keeping anti tetanic serum on hand and early injections for any wound.
An enamel vest pocket box contains six Cascarets tablets from the Sterling Remedy Company. The copy claims the tablets act like exercise for bowel muscles, improve digestion, and prevent illness by stimulating the bowels without harsh purge. It warns to buy genuine boxed product, not bulk.
Passaic reports a blaze that wipes out all fireworks in Gus Otto’s shop and damages the building front. Springfield sees Fourth of July tragedy as Mary Heffron and siblings suffer fatal and near fatal injuries. In New York, authorities search the East River for the Brooklyn Bridge jumper. Appleton reports Miss Anna Steffin killed in auto crash involving John Naughton’s car operated by Roy Vanryzin.
The Indiana Railroad commission announces it will prosecute in Fort Wayne courts to require express companies to deliver packages free in cities over 2,500. It has named H. C. Garman of Lafayette as consulting engineer for interlocking plant location questions.
Turnkey John Low, just relieved from duty at the police station, fell eight feet down a dark stairway in the Farhl & Bowser office at 198 Alabama Street. He suffered a dislocated shoulder and was taken to his home after treatment at the city dispensary by Dr Hodgin.
Samuel Stage of Elwood is seriously injured after being struck by street car No. 448 at Morris street and Blaine avenue. The 45 year old was taken to City hospital with a suspected fractured skull and is reported to have little chance of recovery.
The Winona Woman's Club met for its first session in Winona Lake Indiana. The Winona Agricultural Institute graduated four members in its first class W W Gilkerson L A Isenbarver T M Kingsbury and Justin Smith. State Superintendent Fassett A Cotton gave the class address. William Jennifer Bryan will speak at Winona tomorrow evening.
President Charles Moyer and Secretary W D Haywood of the Western Federation of Miners are expected to testify as the main witnesses in the Haywood murder trial in Boise Idaho. They will deny any federation involvement in Steunenberg's assassination and aim to establish the innocence of their leaders. Haywood will also counter key prosecution testimony and deny ties to violence, with jury deliberations anticipated late next week.
Nimpa Girczanto a 19 year old tailoress was killed in her Mott Street room as two men celebrating the Fourth fired a gun they believed to be loaded with blanks. The shots came from the adjacent room, the two men fled, and police pursue explanations.
The Highland club defeated Marion 16 to 5 on the Nassau system at the former links. Indianapolis players won every match except the last where Harwood beat Donaldson. An all day golf session is planned with events for all members, and the Jillson cup play will be at the Country club.
In Philadelphia on July 1 the Board of Education announced a blanket ban on kissing games in all summer playgrounds run under its supervision. The rule affects recreation spaces across the city as officials enforce conduct standards for youth activities.
A father delivers a rambling Fourth of July oration in the yard with his son Rollo as audience. He extols freedom as the nation’s birthright, mocks the mother country, and mixes earnest praise with humorous asides and applause from listeners.
A public advocate argues for stronger social programs and juvenile courts to prevent crime and aid the needy. He cites deaths from consumption and warns that state power should protect citizens. He denounces opposition to pure food bills and drug regulation as unfit service to the public.
The United States Geological Survey will devote major appropriations to surveying western coal fields. Five Montana parties map fields from Musselshell to the Crazy Mountains. Wyoming groups explore Bighorn Basin and Sheridan, plus Rawlins and Rock Springs districts. Investigations cover Meeker and Uinta region in Colorado and Utah, with Durango and adjacent fields surveyed for high and subbituminous coals.
A field survey will map high-grade bituminous and anthracite coal from Tran county Utah. Under George B Richardson a party will explore the anthracite area near Cedar City and extend eastward into the bituminous Coleb plateau, utilizing the newly completed San Pedro Los Angeles Salt Lake line for potential development.
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