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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1907

Page

6

Hypnotism for Health and Morals, Says Expert Dr John D Quackenbos

Special to The Sun New York May 1 Dr John D Quackenbos argues hypnotism or hypno science offers salvation for health and morals. He cites 6000 treated cases including cures for cocaine and absinthe cravings and nervous diseases. He envisions future use by trained nurses, possible cancer prevention, and even telepathy and immortality through suggestion. He notes resistance from subjects and warns that success hinges on willingness to accept treatment.

Wew York John D. Quackenbos Werlitkh Quackenbos Earth Dr. Quackenbos

Floater graft at Vina California exposed by benighted tramp tale

A tracer recounts a soiled camp scene near Vina where a constable arrested three tramps for vagrancy and offered floaters, suspending sentences in exchange for leaving town. The officer and judge profited from arrests while tramps returned to theft, exposing a corrupt system tied to local wages and authority.

Vina California Constalée Justice of the Peace Wila Ani Stanford San Diego County

A Fool’s Ambling Journey From LA to San Diego

The narrator recounts an eight day round trip from Los Angeles to San Diego and back with no money yet returning with $2. He was arrested and convicted twelve times, though never served jail time, and claims the trip cost San Diego County at least $150 in taxpayer expense. In Oceanside he was arrested three times under different names, receiving one dollar each time from the constable.

Los Angeles San Diego San Diego County Oceanside

Principal stresses hard work as key to success

Margaret Potter believes effort drives achievement and dismisses moods or inspirations. She dedicates eight hours daily to work and reads philosophy and history for diversion. For her latest Russian novel she studied extensive material on the country and its people.

Margaret Potter

Memory Prodigy of Librarian Spofford Revealed

Ainsworth R. Spofford, longtime librarian of congress, possessed a superb memory. Before the new cataloging system, he could recall nearly the entire library and would direct assistants to locate books by specific stack and shelf numbers from the end. He rarely erred.

Ainsworth R. Spofford Congress

Wireless for Trains Signals Tested by Prussian Authorities

Prussian authorities test a wireless telegraph system for railroads employing an aerial transmitter on telegraph poles, signal bells as transmitting stations, and a wire loop antenna atop a train car. Signals to stop, go, or go slow reportedly reach moving trains up to seven and a half miles. Hood's Sarsaparilla claims to cure salt rheum and eczema and other blood diseases.

Hood

Puro Distilled Water Ad Lists Prices and Phones

An old advertisement from the PURO Distilled Water Company announces half gallon bottles at 5 cents and five gallon demijohns at 40 cents. It also lists a new phone number 2177 and a replacement for the old main line 773.

Puro Distilled Water Company

Have You Seen My Cabinets at Harrods Studio

Cabinet sale note advises two dollars per dozen with location at MHarrod's Studio 110 Virginia Ave. Also mentions accordion dress flaiting and room and Odd Fellows Building Pena and Wash. Buttons recovered.

Mharrod Vinginia-Ave Odd Fellows Pena

Ring Lacking Real Champs Deed Few

A chaotic boxing opinion piece questions current welterweight and middleweight claims. Mike Sullivan, Honey Mellody, Joe Thomas, Fitzsimmons, and Abe Attell are among figures debated for titles while Jeffries retirement reshapes weight-class legitimacy. The piece notes various mismatches and the uneasy state of champions across divisions.

Jeff Tommy Burns Jack O'Brien Jack Johnson Sam Langford Mott England Mike Schreck Jim Corbett Burns O’brien O'Brien Fitzsimmons Marvin Hart Bill Squires Australia

Applications for Licenses in Indianapolis Ward Nine 1907

Notices from William Ruskrup James Shaw and others applying at Marion county Indiana June term 1907 for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in various wards. Each listing gives specific address details, room sizes, property lot numbers and requests pool table privileges in the same premises.

Liquor License Notices for Ward 12 Center Township Indianapolis

Notices to citizens and voters of Ward 12 Center township that several applicants led by Malachy Quinn Henry Reinken Tilford D Summersville Dallas Tyler and Charles Schifferdeker will seek June term 1907 licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in specified front rooms of buildings in Indianapolis with pool table privileges requested in same rooms. The notices specify locations on South Street Washington Street West Market Street Brightwood Avenue and North Davidson Street among others and include building sizes room orientations and lot descriptions.

Licenses Sought for Liquor Sale in Indianapolis Wards 11 12

Several applicants in Marion county seek licenses at the June term 1907 Board of County Commissioners. John B. Stessil of Ward 11 requests to sell liquor in a 15 by 23 foot room at 109 Madison avenue Browne Ketcham addition. Julius Schuller of Ward 6 asks for a front room near Meridian street at 2710 North Meridian. Philip Zapf of Ward 12 seeks liquor sales at 42 Virginia avenue with restaurant and lunch counter options. John Weilacher of Ward 12 applies for liquor sale in a 2 by 32 foot front room on South street and Kentucky avenue corner. Delber Dinkens of Ward 12 requests permission for liquor sales with drinking on premises at a front room on South street. A Thirteenth Ward applicant seeks on premises liquor sales with drinking available as well.

Notice of liquor license applications in Indianapolis ward 7

The notice lists two applicants Joseph H. Scilavati and Willtan Rohan seeking licenses at locations in Center Township Marion County Indiana. Scilavati requests permission to sell intoxicating liquors for on premise consumption at 23 No 3s East Washington Street in the front room of a two story brick building and to obtain a pool table privilege. Rohan seeks a license for the northeast corner of Capital Avenue and Morris Street in Indianapolis for on premise sale of spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors and to obtain a pool table privilege in the same room. Both cases set for the June term 1907.

Center Township Board of Commissioners Marion County Indiana Dorman Davison Indianapolis Dorman Street William Ruskrup Michigan Street Wilcox Township Belmont Avenue James Shaw Washington Street Beeville Avenue Pickens & Loftin Charles Sritz Hhereby Madison Avenue Dunlap & Turenller Pontable Emitiz Vollrath Tenth Street Massachusetts Avenue Canter Township Noble Street Noble and Michigan Streets Fletcher Untlet North Henney J. Schaur Stockrom Twenty Eckert South Street Malachy Quinn East Tashington Street Henry Reinken Breimess Pine Street Pine and Washington Streets Vance Tilford D. Summerville E. T. Fletcher Brightwood Brightwood@ avenue Board of County Commissioners Market Street Lot & Square West Market Street Dallas Tyler Davidson Street I Outlet Noble's Heirs Center Tayship Meridian Street North Meridian Street Julius Schuller Virginia Avenue Center F Philip Zapf Kentucky Avenue John Weilacher McCarty Pennsylvania South Streets Delber Dinkens Nereby Court Street Hill Cenver Township Paul Tuble Joseph H. Scilavt Capitol Avenue Morris Street Marlen County Capital Avenue Privilerea Willtan, Rohan

Have You Anything to Spell The Sun Mystery Teaser

A Sun page item notes a cryptic puzzle under For Hale Miscellaneous promising ten words for six cents and a three day window. The notice hints at a reader challenge or promotional stunt tied to wordplay without revealing specifics.

Hale

Cantillon’s Vocal Ferocity Fireworks at Yankees Games

New York April 30 The Washington pitchers were peppered by Yankee batsmen last week as manager Joe Cantillon railed from the visiting bench his rasping orders and taunts. Cantillon’s booming calls to his players drew mixed reactions from local fans who favored Gus Shmeltz and Billy Murphy’s antics over Cantillon’s vocal intensity.

New York Washington Joe Cantillon Banshee Joe Gus Shmeltz Billy Murray Cantilon Scmeltz Murphy Cantillon

Marlborough Blenheim Hotel in Atlantic City Opens Spring Season

Marlborough and Blenheim hotels in Atlantic City showcase Spring season allure with fine dining, smoking permitted in select rooms, ocean end suites, private baths, and golf privileges. Josiah White & Sons promote the properties as premier, well managed, and well located for eminent visitors during Easter’s arrival.

Atlantic City

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