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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
6
Theodore Roosevelt's hunting narrative describes a grizzly encounter near elk carcasses. The hunter and companion track the bear through moss and pine, ambush it, and shoot the animal in the head, ending the chase in seconds. The bear weighs about 1200 pounds, is exceptionally large, with worn teeth and claws, and proves hard to skin.
Two Columbia students profit about $20 weekly organizing a boys club for children of the rich past nursery age. They take the youngsters out for two hours on three afternoons weekly to Central Park, a vacant lot for shinny, or the Bronx Park Zoo for a romp or game of tag.
The Turkish censor bans any murder on stage to prevent evil influence. This rule mars dramatic effect as actors due to be killed are hurried off, then return from the wings to sing their death songs.
An Indianapolis advertisement promotes Blackburn's Castor-Oil-Pills as a cheap, effective cure for constipation liver and kidney trouble. It emphasizes nourishing the bowel nerves, pleasant physic, and the pill’s broad demand among all classes as a trusted remedy. Reliable druggists stock the product citywide.
Special to The Sun recounts Nevada history where vigilante groups, called Chokers, seized power in Virginia City during the Comstock era. A fatal clash at a Jordan store led to two brothers dead and sparked public backlash against extralegal justice, foreshadowing the perils of mob action. The piece cites figures Dan Lane and Doc Vail as critics of such methods.
The land of mining camps and farms shapes Adams as a marksman accused of killing Arthur Collins, mine superintendent. In Ada county jail, Adams proclaims innocence amid a turbulent tale of Chokers, Patten, and a deadly ambush in Virginia City, where dozen Chokers faced off against Patten’s anti Choker group in Estrada Guerrero’s restaurant. The narrative reflects vigilante justice and the era’s rough frontier law.
The Indiana Railroad Commission issues a circular demanding enforcement of the 16 hour, full crew and crossing laws. Violations will be investigated and prosecuted. Railroads must stop trains at crossings only with proper interlocking devices and crews must include qualified staff.
No fewer than six autos patterned after the Long Island Scooter are said to be built for Arctic explorers aiming to reach the pole in the coming summer. Two cars are under construction for Dr. Frederick A. Cook of Brooklyn, who once accompanied Peary, and a third for Anthony Fiala of the Ziegler expedition. The rest are for other expeditions.
A Trappe Maryland man plans a Fourth of July party in his new home inviting all ladies without husbands as guests. He says the most charming hostess will win his proposal of marriage. If the ladies knew his exact standard the task might prove difficult.
The United States government will conduct a land lottery at Billings Montana on June 24. About 30 000 acres in the Huntley project will be drawn for 40 and 80 acre farms watered by canals and two irrigation systems. Towns will be auctioned after the drawing, with settlers paying four dollars per farm plus four annual installments for irrigation and maintenance. Sugar beets and alfalfa are listed as primary crops with strong crop yields expected.
New rules set a mail or in person process for affidavits to enter public lands from Billings Montana. Affidavits must arrive by 9 a m June 18 and after 4 30 p m June 25. Secretary of the Interior will draw envelopes on June 26 to begin allotment for July 22 with 633 entries total. Each person may file only one application and duplicate filings will bar all entries.
Mr and Mrs Nicholas Longworth spend part of the summer at Yellowab national park and plan a trip to Hawaii. The stay in Hawaii recalls many memories from their courtship. Mrs Longworth was warmly treated by natives and hopes to return soon amid recollections of romantic incidents.
The text notes the first woman aeronaut Madame Thible and that between 1783 and 1949 forty nine women earned a cent. It adds that the English woman Mrs Sage made her balloon ascent with a dress fitting the occasion.
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