Unwritten Law Saves Girl's Brother in Passion Tale
Special report from Brussels recounts a dramatic case of forbidden passion, a false lover, and a jury that vindicates the avenging brother in a tale of devotion, duplicity, and tragedy.
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1907
Page
7
Special report from Brussels recounts a dramatic case of forbidden passion, a false lover, and a jury that vindicates the avenging brother in a tale of devotion, duplicity, and tragedy.
Minnie Curl, 16, who lay near burial after being struck by lightning, opened her eyes as she was to be placed in a coffin. She told The Sun she was truly dead and God revived her to work for Him. Her mother—who labored hours to resuscitate her—believes the claim as do the girl and family.
Miss Minnie Curl recounts a life threatening lightning strike tale with a mix of fear and sudden relief. Deputy Coroner Jefferey travels from Redding to file the inquest while a coffin arrives. The girl recalls a final moment of pleasure before waking to life and vowing to do good.
Adelaide Waddington and Ernesto Balmaceda, both 22 and 21, faced an engagement amid a family feud. Balmaceda fled a planned Chilean marriage, wrote of love and risk to his mother, then vanished. Carlos Waddington shot Balmaceda during a confrontation, was tried under unwritten law, and acquitted as spectators cheered.
Special to The Sun Boibe Idaho July 10 John M ONeill editor of the Miners Magazine long active in the Western Federation swore to many falsifications in Orchard story He is a skilled writer who helped shift public opinion in Colorado in favor of the accused men.
A reader argues in Collier's Weekly that race death by self harm is reframed by changing domestic roles. The piece contrasts grandmothers running charities and bachelor maids tending not to others' children with mothers relying on servants for childrearing in modern times.
A humorous remark notes American women spend about six million dollars yearly on beauty products. A cranky old bachelor claims most of it failed to work, estimating roughly five million two hundred ninety seven thousand two hundred eighty eight dollars and thirty five cents uselessly spent.
Consul General W H Michael reports Americans lead in developing artistic Indian rugs. A government monograph notes Bengal rugs rely on long standing patterns, but Indian weavers under American firms learn new designs. The piece highlights rising prosperity, limited high class rug supply, and American design influence boosting Bengal and Kashmir rug industries.
Reach No 70 laced fielding mitt Reach No 12 boys fielding glove Reach No junior professional ball Reach No league base ball bat Search Light bicycle lamp
The Sun calls for new subscribers by July 15 to win prizes. Boys must visit 123 125 E Ohio St to obtain blanks, with each subscriber paying 6 cents weekly for twelve weeks. All new subscribers must be from non readers and will be turned over daily to The Sun.
A couple argues over gifting their infant a pug after a park outing. Mrs Doveydove favors the pug and cites its charm while Mr Doveydove derides the breed as harsh and useless, preferring a more affectionate pet for the baby. Baby’s lullaby of muffled laughter ends the scene as a moccasin slips away.
The 91 year old founder of the W C T U, Mother Stewart, remains alive and active. She started temperance work in Springfield Ohio marching from saloon to saloon with prominent social women, singing hymns and kneeling before the establishments. Liquor was spilled into the streets as part of their peaceful protest.
Atlantic City hotel Marlborough Blenheim opens year round with 1100 capacity announcing white help in dining room service American and a la carte. Outdoor plaza sun parlors overlook ocean Boardwalk. superb oceanfront location. Marlborough Blenheim music directed by Louis Kroll continues daily. Josiah White Sons, props and managers.
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