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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1907
Page
2
County officials report the State Board of Tax Commissioners plans a tax raise of about 15 percent on real estate and personal property over the four year old assessment. Many officials contend assessments have already been increased. The equalization session starts next week.
The widow of John Langwen, a member of the One-Legged Rough Riders tent show touring Indiana, has not heard from him since June 1. Mrs. Largen, who recently moved to Indianapolis, 333 N Priest, last heard from Hobart, Indiana, and grows anxious for his safety.
Seoul reports the emperor resigns the throne on Friday morning. Japan pledges support for a successor. Three candidates remain, each backed by their own factions in the search for a new ruler.
United Press reports Emperor Yi Hyeung abdicated at 11 AM, citing national distress after 44 years on the throne. A regent will rule until a successor is named, with the crown prince likely chosen amid Japanese approval. Jeopardized Korea’s sovereignty triggers fears of disorder as riots and anti-Japanese posters spread.
A grocer tests Postum Food Coffee and learns a customer’s tip to boil fifteen minutes. She explains a true Java like flavor and health value from gluten and phosphates. The grocer joins the Postum “army” and claims relief from stomach and kidney troubles. Postum is described as pure liquid food with no medicine. Read The Road to Wellville in pocket.
Former inmate recounts escape from a federal prison in 1898, adopting new identities, living in disguise, and rebuilding life with wife and child. He explains fear of exposure, wife’s forgiveness, and a warden’s remarks on reform. The betrayer, driven by debt, has since fallen from grace and left town.
United States chronicles describe Prince Ewa of Korea whose 1900 New York visit showed lavish spending. He studied at Delaware University in Ohio on a meager allowance, then drew on many benevolent patrons in Gotham. Broadway and Coney Island visits cost the kingdom about $30,000, and his wardrobe grew rapidly as he frequented gaming halls and private entertainments.
J W Stewart a despondent former county teacher and old soldier shot himself in the head three times this morning at Peru Indiana and died shortly after. The incident was reported as a self inflected tragedy with Stewart described as a former school instructor in the county.
Olga Moliter, daughter of the victim, is accused of aiding Prof. Carl Hall in a murder case. A mob assaulted her outside the Karlsruhe courtroom, tearing her clothes and injuring her, as police battled to restrain the crowd. The incident follows a sensational courtroom scene and a judge warning about perjury.
Dayton Ohio July 19 The Wrights have apparently sold the Wright Flyer to the French government though they refuse to confirm. The machine has been guarded here for months and was placed with Adams Express for shipment to New York and then Paris. Close associates say sending it abroad confirms the rumored sale.
The Huntington Trust Company of Huntington with capital stock 50000 lists directors W E Mossman W J Vesey I F Beard A A Weber W A Bucher J T Alexander F S Bush M B Stults A H Shaffer J M Hicks W E Sawyer John Minton R C McGuffey Frank J Harvey C F Boyd A C Fast L Wright I B Heaston. The Aurora Electric Company of Aurora with capital stock 15000 lists directors Charles F Mayer Henry P Spaeth and David J Hause. The Perfection Biscuit Company of Fort Wayne increases capital stock from 40000 to 150000.
The funeral for Miss Susan W Clark was held Friday at 2 PM at First Presbyterian Church. Rev M L Haines officiated while representatives from the W C T U spoke, including Mrs F T McWhirter ex-president, Mrs Martha Gipe county president, Mrs J H Boyer Central W C T U, and Mrs L D B Cowan from the board of superintendents.
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