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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1907
Page
3
Special to The Sun reports Newport at peak season with vast wealth in play and show. A Newport woman budgeted up to 39,000 for wardrobe alone, plus lavish costs for gowns, accessories, and entertainments. The piece details rentals, dresses, carriages, and a costly lifestyle, noting trips to lavish dinners, balls, and lawn theaters as part of the social spectacle.
Paris reports Prince Robert de Broglies, a French heir, married to Estelle Velt from California. After an American wedding under U.S. law, French authorities challenged its validity. a Paris court sought annulment as his father opposed the union. The couple reportedly wed again, amid financial and legal trials, reinforcing their bond.
San Francisco scientist Dr. Albert J. Atkins and colleague Emma Jewis report a biological telephone concept. They claim arterial carbon and bodily processes create electrical currents that can power a telephone-like system, with experiments showing stomach and lung currents stimulating nerves and muscles.
The Indianapolis district presiding elder C E Bacon met with Methodist ministers to plan raising funds for the new hospital. A $12 000 assessment is proposed, averaging about $1 per member, toward a $50 000 target of the $100 000 needed as contractors report rapid progress.
Telegram to Dr. M H Field at 801 Broadway reports the death of his son Claud Field in Atlanta Georgia from heat exposure. Field was a local druggist who once ran a drug store in Indianapolis. The body will be brought to Indianapolis for burial.
Special to The Sun from Madison Indiana reports Miss Effie Maddex 26 daughter of Mrs Sallie Maddex died by self inflicted gunshot yesterday using a .38 caliber revolver. The tragedy occurred as authorities investigate the death and confirm the victim's identity and relation to her mother.
A commission appointed to buy a site for a state tuberculosis hospital begins a tour of offered locations. Legislation allocates 30 000 dollars to purchase 500 acres, with options in Owen Brown Franklin Vanderburg and Crawford counties. Franklin county near Laurel appears favorable for price and features including altitude springs and lime stone. Dr J N Hurty of the State Board of Health joins.
In Greenwood Indiana on July 24 John Bishop was dragged 100 yards when his horse bolted after an automobile frightened it. He, his daughter, and his nephew were in the wagon. the horse struck a tree, demolishing the wagon and throwing them out. Mr. Bishop sustained a head wound and bruises while Miss Bishop had minor injuries.
Railroads in Indiana, Ohio and Trinidad will continue cheap excursions despite a 2 cent rate law for regular business. The decision was made at a conference held yesterday with officers from the Erie, Wabash, Baltimore and Ohio, and New York Central lines in attendance.
Mount Vernon Indiana July 25 editor Calkins of the Sun the sole Republican paper in Posey county is drafting plans to launch a daily newspaper in the city.
Anti-Saloon League of America holds its Winona Lake convention the first three days next week. Prominent speakers Rev. Perley A. Baker and Rev. A. G. Humphrey discuss public sentiment politics and temperance legislation. Dr Frank Dixon returns with anti socialism lecture and the Dunbar quartet performs with bells and music.
The Monon railroad passenger train fatally struck Elias Baker a farm laborer near Linden Indiana. Ridlen, the agent, found Baker’s mangled body on the track as the train passed. Authorities described the victim as likely resting or sleeping on the rail when struck.
In Thorntown Indiana on July 2 Mrs Tressie Marks was knocked unconscious when lightning hit a tree near her clothes line while she hung clothes. Doctors say she survived and is expected to recover after the shock.
At the Pittsburg and Conneaut dock in Conneaut Ohio yesterday two structural iron workers A Matson and B Quick, both of Cleveland, died when scaffolding collapsed. Five others were seriously injured. Local reports note the accident occurred during unloading operations.
The document lists the company assets in the United States including cash on hand and in the hands of agents or other persons totaling 151,904 03. It then begins to state stocks and bonds at market value.
Myreen Staples, four, son of Sheriff Staples, died in Columbia City yesterday when a coal oil can exploded. Authorities believe a hay covering spilled the oil into an oil heater causing the blast.
Mrs. Charles Madison, a guest at the Stubbins hotel, was overcome by heat while walking along Illinois street on Wednesday night. She was briefly believed to be in serious condition but was soon declared out of danger.
In South Bend Indiana Miss Mayme McDonald a school teacher drowned when a canoe carrying four picnickers including Mrs Pearl Garfield Dr Thomas J Walsh and Frank Gale capsized on the St Joseph river None of them could swim and prompt help prevented further deaths in this accident on the river.
State record shows American Credit Indemnity Company of New York with capital of 1 million and paid up 1.09 million. Located at 302 Broadway New York City. Officers M. Phelan president E M Treat secretary. Assets total 82 277 807 11. Liabilities show unadjusted losses 0 2552 and other claims 223 941 31. Statement certified by Indiana Auditor March 14 1907.
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