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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1907

Page

6

Famine in Central China Amid Official Neglect

A reporter describes famine across central China with emaciated villagers, grain scarcity, and food by leaves and roots. He blames government neglect, shattered crops, ruined irrigation, and the coolie class mindset, noting widespread hunger and social disarray.

China

Salmon Leap Method at Falls Revealed by Angler

In "Northern Trails" William J. Long describes exploring a waterfall to observe how salmon ascend. He details slipping under falling water with gear, finding salmon in crevices and on rock faces, and noting a rhythm in the water that aids the ascent. Dr. Elwood Worcester corroborates reports of cliff climbing behind falls, where only a fraction reach the top while others perish or are consumed by wildlife.

William J. Long Ginn and Company Boston Elwood Worcester White Bay

The Big Sleeve Fashion Grips The Spotlight

A new style features a large loose sleeve or prominent drapery at the arm hole. The trend evolves from the winter shoulder drapery, now more voluminous and pushed further off the shoulder, yielding a wonderfully graceful look that suits many outfits.

Doctor finds new foe to kill germs new sterilization method

Special to The Sun reports Dr Carl H von Klein of Chicago proposes using two electric wires and a copper bowl to kill germs in milk and water by electrocuting them He claims milk kept sweet after a week and envisions copper mesh in water mains to sterilize every drop, with plans for fruit and vegetables tests and public improvements notes Indianapolis bids and notices follow.

Chicago Sing Sing Carl H. von Klein la Salle-ave von Klein Dr. von Klein Indianapolis Indiana Board of Public Works Oseph T. Elliott Preston C. Trusler Fred J. Mack

Manila graft case ties man to San Francisco supervisors

Theodore V. Halsey, outside man for Pacific States Telephone, was indicted on 11 counts for offering and giving bribes to San Francisco supervisors to block a rival franchise. A brother-in-law of Louis Glass, Halsey headed Manila operations and was brought to the United States by federal agents after extradition.

San Francisco Cal Theodore V. Halsey Pacific States Telephone Company Ruef Louis Glass Telephone Company Manila United States Secret Service

City Sealed Proposals for Indianapolis Public Improvements

Public Works of Indianapolis invites sealed proposals for improvements including Butler Avenue east side by L A R tracks University Avenue, and State Avenue Washington Street English Avenue sections. Proposals due 10 a m June 2 1907 at Room 913 Majestic Building Indianapolis.

Department OF Public Works Majestic Bidg Indianapolis Ind Board of Public Works City of Indiana Thirty-Second Street Senate Avenue Northwestern Avenue Coyner Avenue Jefferson Avenue Tacoma Avenue Thirty-Third Street Central Avenue Meridian Street New Jersey Street Roseline Street Brookside Avenue Park Aveue Twenty-Third Street Twenty-Fourth Street Harding Street Buckeye Street Thirtieth Street Thirty-Sixth Street Muridian Street M’carty Street Morris Street Eridian Street Arizona Street First Alley Twenty-Second Street Said the Board Majestic Indiana Avenue West Street Fall Creek Noble Street Pine Street Washington Street Lexington and Fletcher Avenues Raymond Street Board of Pur Pople Works Joseph T. Elliott Preston C. Trusler Fred J. Mack Jackson Place Mcrea Street Parker Avenue Tenth Street North Street Market Street Arsenal Avenue Board Majestic Bldg Indianapollis Butler Avenue the &Ast University Avenue Ashington Street English Avenue

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