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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1907
Page
2
Officials say regular Ben Hur interurban cars will run by July 1 on the Indianapolis to Crawfordsville line. Track and engines tested. line described as straight and level. Expect heavy passenger traffic on July 4 as the route serves towns previously isolated from Indy connections.
A medical note on brain fatigue among city workers urges two paths: quit work or replenish brain and nerve tissue with proper nutrition. It cites chemical analysis showing phosphate of potash loss after intense study and promotes Grape-Nuts as a ready and predigested breakfast to restore brain power within eight to ten days.
Company officers report strong public interest along the route from Haughville to New Ross. P Ensley says new cars arrived and testing of machinery proceeds. Wires are strung and engines at Crawfordsville power plant tested. ballast laid on most road bed except five miles near Crawfordsville. Officers include President A. E. Reynolds and Vice President Eli T. Baker.
The Indianapolis District Epworth league holds a three day meeting at Meridian Street M E church. Dr E M Randall of Chicago opens with an address and will speak again Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Miss Emma Robinson leads a junior league conference Saturday at 4 30. Other prominent participants include Dr C E Bacon Rev A G Humphreys Judge J W Thompson Dr Albert Hurlstone Paul Smith Dr W D Parr Miss Louise Litzel Rev W E Edgin and Dr Willam Wirthing with special services planned for Sunday.
W L Cherry, a contractor, must pay 38.97 for turning on East Chicago Water Co. supply without permission and cursing the agent who ordered the shut off. The Indiana Trust Co. acts as receiver. Edward Jenkins, a water company employee, ordered the shut off and is an agent of the court. Cherry faced contempt charges.
Three men died when the steamer Crystal burned early today at St Johns New Brunswick. Deck hands Fred Smith and Allan Logan and fireman Willard Logan were killed. Mate Herbert McLeary was badly burned and may die. Several others escaped with burns.
A report details a proposed swap of the Tenth Indiana delegates for the governorship bid of Crumpacker. Tenth district leaders weighed the offer to back Crumpacker in exchange for Indiana delegates to the Republican national convention. The plan, tied to Fairbanks influence, fizzled as Crumpacker remained in Congress and the deal collapsed, with whispers of other district maneuvers surfacing.
Carmi Illinois June 21 George South shot and killed his 9 year old son mistaking him for a burglar. Burglars had tried to enter the South home the previous night but fled. The father learned only after the boy lay mortally wounded that the victim was his son.
In Chicago on June 21 Emma Pontius, 10, body recovered from Lincoln Park lake while her sister Clara, 12, remains missing. Parents believe one girl fell in and the other followed to save her, with a likely drowning incident under investigation.
Chicago superintendent urges plain calico graduation gowns cost about 75 cents. He instructs principals to teach sewing in schools so girls can make simple dresses themselves rather than rely on expensive imported gowns. The aim is to prevent heartache for graduates unable to afford ornate attire.
Mrs Moses Kaufmann wife of a Sioux Falls brewer found guilty of first degree manslaughter in the death of Agnes Poirers a 16 year old servant. Trial featured wealth versus justice with a venue change to Flandreau. Sentencing set for Oct 2 with possible new trial hearing Oct 10.
The senate approved a general utilities regulating bill giving the state railroad commission power to regulate rules and standards of heat light power and telephone companies. The measure, passed by the assembly two weeks earlier, now goes to the governor for approval.
Wawona Cal June 2 Lone hand ed the Black Kid the noted bandit of this section yesterday held up two of the regular stages from Raymond and relieved the 16 passengers of their valuables in a bold daytime holdup attributed to the infamous outlaw.
Official statement from Foreign Affairs Minister Hayahai declares rumors of recalling Baron Aoking as minister to the United States are completely unfounded. The June 21 dispatch from Tokyo reports the claim is without basis.
The final session of the National Saddlery Manufacturers association convened in the Claypool hotel palm room after meetings since Tuesday. A banquet the previous evening featured Charles W. Miller urging development and collaboration of labor and capital to benefit the nation, with calls for honest public spirit and friendship. Officers elected: President Edwin E. Armstrong Detroit, Vice-president Owen Gathright Louisville, Treasurer Albert Kuhlimey Chicago, Secretary Henry Othmer Chicago, Executive Committee Olcott B. Colton and others.
The Wholesale Saddlery Association executive committee, with members including Mer E. Fisher from Minneapolis J. D. Straus of St. Louis A P Tenison of Dallas and Charles Kiper of Chicago, met and reelected Henry Othmer as secretary of the organization.
Bridgeton June 21 prosecutor said signs of violence on Marie Vennell found in Smart lake with George Evans who was with her. Evans is missing from his home, last seen heading to Fairton, though his father expects him to respond if needed. Prosecutor showed no worry, amid suspicions Evans is being held in seclusion.
In South Bend on June 21 local fire insurance agents condemned Northwestern Fire Insurance of Milwaukee for leaving the local board and allegedly writing policies at lower premiums. The Indiana Association and the Western Union of Chicago attended a meeting and instructed agents to divert Northwestern business at their quoted figures or lower, even offering policies at no cost if needed.
The Department of Justice is investigating several ocean liner companies over an alleged unlawful pooling in the passenger business. Charges suggest a coordinated restraint on competition and a possible pooling arrangement among liner operators.
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