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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1907

Page

2

Battleship Georgia Turret Blast Kills Eight at Sea

From Provincetown to New York reports detail the powder blast in the Georgia's aft turret. Two officers and six enlisted men die, with a third officer and 13 bluejackets injured. An investigating board opens as Rear Admiral Thomas orders inquiry into ignition cause.

Boston Georgia Provincetown Thomas Bere Goodrich New York San Juan Hil James Cruse Edward J. Walsh Cruse Maj Thomas Cruse Omaha Neb

Naval officers shocked by Georgia disaster death toll

Washington July 16 Naval officers express shock and bewilderment over the Georgia disaster that has killed eight and seriously injured 13 others. They expected safeguards after prior lessons, recalling the 1894 Missouri accident and a later invention to prevent such fare packs as they probe how the incident on the Kear occurred.

Washington Georgia Missouri Cowles Roosevelt

Indiana born naval commander McCrea dies in service memory

M'Crea from Indiana Loganport July 16 Commander Henry McCrea born in Logansport 57 years ago has served in the navy since Annapolis graduation. His notable diplomacy with South American republics while commanding the Georgia and Iowa helped avert international conflict. He rose from lieutenant to commander after the Venezu elan boundary dispute. His early diplomacy in eastern waters during the Chinese war earned navy praise. Seaman Charles Eich, son of Mrs. Sarah Lich of Frankfort, is injured after enlisting last Thanksgiving.

Logansport Ind Henry McCrea Georgia Annapolis McCrea Iowa United States Navy Department Charles Eich Sarah Lich Frankfort

Pretenders Return To Korean Thrones Question

SEOUL July 16 Under Japanese protection Prince Yi Chung Ong a long time exile in Japan has arrived at Fusan and received permission to return to Korea His comeback follows Prince Pak Yong Hi another pretender and provokes fear that the emperor may be dethroned Koreans view the moves as either a step toward removal of the emperor or a plan to incite conflict among claimants.

United Press Associations Seoul Korea Yi Chung Ong Japan Fusan Pak Yong Hi

Exposition Planned in Buenos Aires for 1910 Centenary

United Press report from Washington on July 16 states a large industrial and educational exposition is planned in Buenos Aires in 1910 to mark Argentina's independence centennial. Secretary Root will seek interest from American merchants to foster closer North South relations.

United Press Associations Washington Buenos Aires Root North America

Nurses Strike Over Lunches At Bellevue Hospital

Bellevue hospital nursing students threaten a strike over insufficient midday portions. Thirty five trainee nurses joined the action last night after midnight rations, as mutineers protest meal quantity rather than quality.

United Press Associations New York Bellevue Hospital

Food and Drug Rules for Indiana Canners and Packers

The Indiana pure food and drug commissioner issues strict enforcement guidelines mirroring federal law for canneries and packing houses. Prohibitions include saccharine sweeteners and artificial colorings, with limited benzoate use for certain products, plus sanitation, ventilation, water closets, and clean floors. Notices require posted warnings and spitting prohibition, and employment bans for infectious diseases.

Indiana Department of Agriculture

City considers strict barbers hygiene rules and saloon committees

The Rules Committee reports on new measures for barber shops enforcing hand washing and antiseptics, and creates two new city committees on saloon licenses and permanent improvements. Other actions include billiard tax, meat market sanitation, and milk bottle sterilization proposals.

Charles Gift James D. Pierce Royse Frederick Eppert

State corporations report deadlines and penalties

Reports from corporations arrive slowly at the secretary of state office though many omit the 50 cent fee and must be returned. Frank I Grubbs assists as secretary of state. Corporations wait for blanks to prepare reports. July 41 is the deadline and the penalty for failure is 30 dollars.

Secretary of State Frank I. Grubbs

College Settlement fund raises for Columbia avenue lots

The College Settlement association has secured subscriptions totaling 1000 for buying two lots at 1726 1728 Columbia Ave to build a 4000 building. They have 1015 in cash and about 200 in pledges. The canvass for the 4000 building will continue. Contributions came from clubs and individuals.

College Settlement Association Columbia Ave

Union strikes on open shop buildings halt work nationwide

In Washington on July 16 the Bricklayers and Stonemasons union declared a strike on all buildings employing nonunion bricklayers or stone masons. The action also targets stone dealers supplying those projects, signaling a broad move in the open shop conflict.

Washington Bricklayers’ and Stonemasons’ Union

Visit Zinc Fields Party Trip Through Midwest Regions

A party of eight led by J. G. Wright left Tuesday morning for a ten day tour through Illinois Wisconsin and Iowa lead and zinc districts. Members include D. W. Pratt Edward Porter H. Pomeroy H. C. Cressland J. W. Grant ae Wert Fred Rideal and A Rap I.

J. G. Wright Ihnois Wisconsin Iowa D. W. Pratt Eadward Porter H. ©. Pomeroy H. C. Cressland J. W. Grant Ae Wert Fred Rideal

Woman Ends Own Life By Carbolic Acid

Mrs. Celia Wolliver of 482 East Court street swallowed carbolic acid Monday night. Doctors Spitler and Metcalf of the city dispensary aided but could not revive her. It is reported she has a husband living in Crawfordsville.

Celia Wolliver E. Court St

Trial of Magill Becomes Famous Illinois Case

Clinton July report outlines the Magill murder case of Fay Graham Magill and Fred Magill in central Illinois. An associate, Arthur Merwin, is jailed on gambling charges amid rumors, while Marguerite Magill, the dead woman’s daughter, may testify. Relatives on both sides arrive, with defense and prosecution preparing.

United Press Associations Clinton Fred Magill Fay Graham Magill Merwin Magill San Diego Cal Pet Marguerite Magill Robinson

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