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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1907
Page
2
Scripps-McRae Presa Association reports President J. Small of the Telegraphers union will depart San Francisco for Chicago where the strike situation shifts. The unresolved talks with Western Union officials suggest a pivotal action soon after his arrival, with a possible settlement or large-scale strike anticipated.
Evansville Indiana on July 10 a man identified as Columbus Sherman died after being overcome by extreme heat reported at 97 degrees. Several prostrations were noted as the heat wave continued.
Bloomington social circles buzz as Prof William Bohannon is jailed on alleged assault charges involving Miss Nettie Northcott, 17, a prominent student. Bohannon denies the accusation while his wife and family react with distress amid prior local teacher strikes and political tensions surrounding the school board.
Federal grand jury indicted the Santa Fe railroad for granting the United States Sugar and Land company $35,000 in rebates in 65 counts. An additional indictment named E. H. Stafford furniture company in furniture trust cases. Charges allege violation of the Elkins anti trust law.
New York July 10 The government seeks dissolution of the American Tobacco Company and related firms under the Sherman act and asks for a receiver. The suit cites unfair methods, fraud and monopoly across 80 to 95 percent shares of key products and calls for enjoining interstate and foreign commerce by implicated companies while signaling possible criminal prosecutions against leaders.
Thomas O Donnell a 9 month old child wife and city sources report he shot himself Tuesday evening at 614 N Senate Ave after two weeks of unemployment and inability to secure a nightwatchman position at Indianapolis Water Co He dictated a letter to the company explaining his condition prior to the tragedy.
Elwood Indiana hosts the Loyal Temperance Legion three day convention with Miss Edith Hillis of Kokomo delivering the president's address. Alfred Cowley leads devotional service as 54 cities are represented. Mayor Armfield and church and WCTU leaders welcome visitors. Blanche Thorne responds as state secretary. The gathering is expected to be the largest legion meeting in the state.
George Nentrup a 60 year old wealthy retired farmer was struck and killed by a freight train at Jonesville Columbus Indiana yesterday afternoon the tragedy occurred in a rural area near his property the victim was reportedly well known in the community and the incident is being investigated by local authorities
Charles Clark owner of a saloon at Michigan and Hiawathasts was attacked by two men Tuesday afternoon who tried to lock him in the ice box. He escaped but was struck on the head and lost money from the drawer after regaining consciousness.
Mrs Florence Jacques, wife of a prominent attorney and society leader, is now an accredited member of the police force in Ottumwa Iowa. She has been given star No. 3 to help enforce humane laws and aid policing efforts.
Bangor July 10 six of seven youths drowned when the sloop Ruth E. Cumnock of Brooksville capsized in Penobscot Bay late yesterday. Victims include Harry Dugan 18 Bowdoin College Bangor Amos Robinson 17 Raymond Smith 19 Frederick Ringwall 19 Royal Palmer 19 all of Bangor and William Vague 21 South Brooksville.
New York report states Poglam, a recent Dr. C. T. Cox discovery, rapidly cures eczema with first application and skin returns to normal. Thousands nationwide treated. chronic cases improve in two weeks. Drug also clears pimples rashes herpes acne and other eruptions. Emergency Laboratories offers free experimental packets to applicants by mail with name and address.
The state amateur golf qualifying began at Terre Haute with tough weather and a grand condition course. Notable players include Did del of Highland as a favorite and Ed Lennox as a dark horse, while Chester Nelson was barred for lack of amateur status. Riverside club players were admitted except Nelson.
Cash on hand and in the hands of agents or other persons. Real estate unincumbered. Stocks and Bonds, market value. Loans on bonds and mortgages of real estate, worth double the amount for which the same is mortgaged, and free from any prior incumbrance. Debts for premiums. All other securities. 4,100.00 5,523 15 490,523.14 Total assets. ae 1,488,597 CS
New York faces a major clash as David Schulte backed by independent dealers plans a city wide strike against the cigar stores trust. The strategy aims to place independent shops in every block of Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx to end the monopoly.
Florence Woods, sister of Laura Carter, tied to the Windsor Trust company $25,000 theft, telegraphs readiness to return from Chicago to New York. Arrested there, she denies knowledge of her sister's ties to Runyan and will not resist extradition if needed. Runyan's lawyers push insanity defense with new testimony.
John W. Rinear treasurer of the board of trustees for the State Soldiers Home at Lafayette asks the railroad commission to require the Monon railroad to place four aiding up to the grounds so supplies may be unloaded at the institution.
Detroit July 10 Fred Du Chen a night clerk at the Hotel Renaud found a package containing ten thousand dollars in bills in a bathroom. The money belonged to Charles Smith a boarder who carries funds due to bank distrust. Du Chen returned the money and earned a five dollar reward.
James Law rence a 35 year old resident of Dark Hollow drowned in a quarry hole while bathing at Bedford Indiana on July 10. The tragedy occurred in a rural spot as rescuers found him submerged in the water. The incident is reported as a fatal accidental drowning.
Robert B Beauchamp of Tipton died at Eastman's sanitarium Tuesday morning following an operation. He is survived by two children Mrs Edwin B B Pugh of Indianapolis and Mrs Robert Proctor of Pine Bluff Mississippi. The remains will be interred in the cemetery at Tipton.
Facts showing that the International Harvester trust is a major Sherman Act violator have been obtained by the United States government. The government has opened a further investigation with the aim of dissolving the trust. The report comes from Chicago dated July 10.
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