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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1907
Page
2
Richard Carman the millionaire merchant in Huntington L C repelled a night attack by an armed madman named Bulwiski who threatened his wife and son. Carman subdued the intruder with a heavy walking stick, bound him, and turned him over to police as officers arrived.
Do you have severe muscle and limb pains that disrupt sleep and swelling that hinders walking with crutches The ad offers Pirkine a remedy sold by Pink's Cut Rate Pharmacy at 550 Indiana Ave Indianapolis Ind for rheumatism claiming to cure many cases and bring peace to homes
Sell your old traps with a ten word Tae Sun ad. Three days for five cents.
Chicago July 5 Thirty seven dead and 2 153 injured mark Independence Day according to the Tribune tally with a fire loss of 340 555 New York leads with ten deaths Pittsburg nine Chicago two Springfield Ill three and Chatham Ill two Aberdeen S D two names of cities and causes detailed including fireworks cannon firearms and runaways.
Fort Dallas National Bank of Miami Fla closed today by order of the comptroller of the currency after information from Bank Examiner McDonald that it is insolvent. McDonald appointed receiver. Bank resources and liabilities at May 20 1907 stood at 808 466 08 dollars.
Admiral Dewey urges a permanent Paville battleship fleet as the Atlantic fleet prepares to move under Rear Admiral Evans. The plan calls for a late August to September voyage down South America, through Magellan, to San Francisco, with Japan’s Viscount Aoki signaling no menace.
A Fourth of July fireworks spree sparked sixteen fires across Indianapolis. At Probst & Kessebaum, 936 to 942 ER, a paper balloon ignited a large feed house and barn, destroying 59 tons of hay and several wagons while rescuers saved two horses. Dozens of minor blazes followed at homes and businesses, with several people injured including a boy who lost part of a finger and a man shot in the leg by a premature explosion. Police enforced strict orders to curb the celebrations.
San Francisco July 4 Tommy Burns declares he is dying to meet the heavyweight champion in the ring to win the title outright rather than by inheritance He taunts Jeffries promising to beat him and suggests a clash with Frailermaker while Jeffries has not yet replied The public interest centers on whether Jeffries will accept and if Burns can prove his claim to the title.
William Geoghan, watchman for the Harlem Terminal Storage company in New York, was found standing immobile and unable to speak at his post in front of the office safe. Physicians at Lincoln hospital diagnose a form of aphasia after he suddenly became mute and motionless.
An old time advertorial promoting Cascarets as a home remedy. It extols Sawbuck exercise and ten mile walks but promotes Cascarets as the artificial bowel exercise that strengthens muscles without purging. It advertises ten cent boxes, genuine Sterling Remedy Company tablets stamped CC and CCG, and urges constant carry for use when needed.
The Belgian crew captured the grand challenge cup at Henley for the second straight year, defeating Christ Church college eight with ease in a decisive race.
A reader attributes dark facial and body blotches to coffee use and credits switching to Postum Food Coffee with improved complexion and reduced nervous symptoms. The piece argues coffee disrupts digestion and that Postum, made from natural grains, supports nervous system rebuilding and a fair complexion. It ends urging readers to read The Road to Wellville within the package.
A survey of Indiana locations reports numerous injuries from fireworks and explosions. Victims range from children to adults, including burns, eye injuries, and a death threat from powder and dynamite. Firework-caused factory fire in Evansville destroyed the sawdust plant, with estimated losses of 45000 dollars.
Sir Joseph Ward, premier of New Zealand, writes to the Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association praising women’s political participation. He notes 83 percent of enfranchised women voted the year they gained the vote, while under 70 percent of men did. He says politics are peaceful and devoid of wrangling in his country.
Queen Louise of Denmark is among Europe’s richest royal consorts, inheriting fortunes from both parents. Her mother, Princess Louise of the Netherlands, is cited as a premier royal heiress of a prior era. The queen, though young in appearance, has marked a silver anniversary and has a grandchild. The Sun advertises three days of free ten word listings under various classifieds.
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