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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1907
Page
2
Special to The Sun reports burglars blew open the safe at the Claypool Lumber company plant last night but found the wall empty. The explosion caused considerable damage to the building.
Judge J G Simms from Bowling Green arrived in Lexington to consult with Malek Powers ahead of a July 29 trial. The defense, led by Simms, includes ex-Congressman W C Owens and Samuel Wilson. Col. Franklin and Attorney Williams of Frankfort will prosecute.
Police report a new plot against the czar uncovered in St Petersburg after a raid on a suspected house. Terrorists allegedly planned to blow up a train the czar was to ride.
Report from Ft Benjamin Harrison details Indiana soldiers striking tents and preparing for departure as troop trains move via New York Central lines. Capt Tyndal conducts a cavalry tactic at Baker's bridge aiding Battery A and C positions, while Col Thayer faces potential resignation amid disobedience rumors. Camp life includes vaudeville shows and comic alarms as Indianapolis women grow less drawn to brass military displays.
Gloucester July 26. Mariners in this and other New England ports say Rudyard Kipling cursed the deep sea fishing industry with Captain Courageous. Every vessel he named in his book has since gone down, bearing death, while the surviving crews note the industry has since shown remarkable improvement.
The Indiana Board of Health warns that 35,992 Indiana residents died in 1906 largely from preventable diseases tied to improper living. Nervous system disorders, heart and circulatory diseases, respiratory illness, and digestive ailments caused thousands of deaths, blamed on poor habits, bad air, hurried meals, and excessive indulgence.
The steamer Siberia sailing for the Orient carried notable passengers including Secretary of Commerce and Labor Straus Congressman Nicholas Longworth of Ohio and his wife and Hawaii Governor Carter.
In the Ninth ward a public letter signed by Henry G. Reger C H Warneg and George W Bedell distances themselves from the saloon trade while attacking Anti-Saloon league cards. The missive warns voters against signing powers of attorney and cites potential costs of trials before the Board of County Commissioners and circuit court. Indignation grows among anti-saloon factions as costs debate unfolds.
United Press reports New York gamblers are funding a Chicago operation, spending 160000 on a Michigan-area location dubbed the Men’s Club of Chicago. Louis Ludman backs the venture as Chicago moves toward further Condon interests and a relaunch with Honest John Kelly joining Blind John Condon in Harlem track operations.
Turmoil grips New York as a knife attack on a streetcar motorman triggers a mob pursuit. A dark-skinned assailant drowns in the East River after a crowd blasts through Brooklyn toward Hamilton Avenue station. Police struggle as residents demand swift action amid widespread fear.
New York reports say H H Rogers head of Standard Oil is ill with serious breath and heart strain after weeks of attacks. Friends say condition not critical but doctors warn of limited time if he maintains current pace. Oxygen revived him after last Monday heat prostration. he may be away from his office for several days.
Stockholders of the Indianapolis Huntington Columbia City Northwestern railway meet at the statehouse to discuss stopping the sale and raising 13000 to cover labor claims. The line spans 11 miles of grade and five miles of track with plans to secure 156000 more to connect Vawter to Goshen. Judge McMasters appointed George Self receiver after Frank M. Dell bought the labor claims.
Deputy State Health Officer Coffin filed affidavits under the pure food law against seven leading Fort Wayne grocers for selling adulterated vinegar bought mostly from a St. Louis house. One dealer had a purity guarantee telegram from the supplier. Two affidavits were also filed against meat dealers for embalmed sausage.
The opening sessions of the National Colored Baptists convention were held Thursday afternoon and night at Antioch Baptist church. Speakers included Rev Dr William Beckham Rev B L Ivory and Rev W H Patterson addressing church and Sunday school roles and missionary fund raising. A report covered sixty four schools and the drive to raise funds.
The Grand Lodge of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor held a Thursday night session at Mt. Paran church Eleventh street and Senate avenue. Rev B F Farrell of Indianapolis gave the principal address and Mrs Josephine Dudley sang a solo. Mrs Mary E Lewis spoke on Maids and Pages of Mt Tabor. A street parade led by the K of P band uniform rank was planned for Friday afternoon. The closing session and installation of officers were set for Friday night at Mt Paran church.
Hamlet Indiana wire reports the marriage on a railroad train in Kansas of Rev G M Veach pastor of the M E church La Porte to Mrs Mary Jarrett a wealthy Winimac woman. The couple planned the ceremony and held it in a Pullman chair car after crossing the Kansas line in front of many passengers.
A temperance angle argues coffee is an intoxicant like alcohol, causing chronic diseases from caffeine. It cites brain workers who quit coffee for Postum Food Coffee, claiming improved health, nerves, and work ability, urging readers to consider The Road to Wellville as a health guide.
Alfred Beresford, 28, an ironworker, fell 90 feet while removing woodwork atop a new livestock pavilion at the state fair grounds. A rope mishap caused the fatal strike to the head. he died en route to hospital. He left a young widow and a newborn.
Abram C. Mott in the Metal Worker denounces stove makers who imitate patterns. Copyists raise costs on originals and cut prices to push their new goods, harming profits.
The will of Phineas M. Spencer, a well known Cleveland banker who died Tuesday, was probated yesterday. It catalogs an estate near one million dollars with legacies including 22,000 to housekeeper Mary Costello, 10,000 to a staff member, 10,000 each to Mrs. James Wood and Mrs. Harry Wood of Buffalo, 4,000 to Miss Alice Campbell, and 2,000 to Miss Francis, a stenographer.
Henry Lew is, 78, a retired farmer, was struck by a northbound I.C. & E traction car in Edinburg Indiana yesterday. He died last night from injuries suffered in the accident.
Cumberland Telephone company announced it will close its Petersburg exchange on August 1 after refusing the city council's demand for 50 percent of gross receipts plus 2 percent. The move ends local service, affecting all patrons.
In Wabash Indiana on a July day Berna Helvie aged eighteen fell from a hayman landing on a pitchfork with tines up the tines pierced her body and broke off an operator had to remove them.
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