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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1907
Page
2
A renowned authority warns of widespread dehydration and urges drinking plenty of water to prevent stomach, kidney, and bladder diseases. He condemns patent medicines and prescribes a simple vegetable remedy with fluids and dandelion to support kidney filtering and acid neutralization, plus ample water after meals and at night.
Alfred Farrow of Boston dismissed rumors of strife within the Christian Science movement and denial of a successor to Mary Baker Eddy. He said Mrs Eddy’s influence remains the spiritual successor, with Pleasant View’s change seen as a routine shuffle rather than significant.
New net gloves appear in Indianapolis shops featuring fine mesh, hand embroidery, and back designs. Long silk gloves trend may fade as champagne, pale gray, and linen shades pair with gowns. suede, peau de satin, and lace uppers appear for travel and formal wear.
Scrippia-McRae reports from Naples on May 15 that Stromboli and Aetna are active, raising fears that volcanic disturbances could spread to Mount Vesuvius. Residents along this portion of Italy have kept a close watch since the other eruptions began.
Abraham Ruef, adviser to Mayor Schmitz and former city power, confessed to extortion in a dramatic court moment and withdrew his not guilty plea to seek mercy. He vowed to fight corruption and help dismantle the machine, while a possible immunity and grand jury testimony loom.
The Southern Indiana Teachers' Association will meet on the last Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in March in Indianapolis. The Northern Indiana Teachers' Association will meet on the first Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in April in Indianapolis.
In Des Moines on May 16 four Iowa girls from Birmingham Cox Creek Bonaparte and Darby followed an oath from school days to die together. Two died Kate Farrell and Wiltie Broell while Elizabeth Fletcher and Lily Milburn survived after taking strychnine at the same time for the same reason. Health reportedly the cause of death by own action in each case.
Detectives investigate the theft of a carved ivory crucifix valued at about $20,000. J Pierpont Morgan is named as the person who set the value. Dr H W Carter reported the robbery, which likely occurred Tuesday night or Wednesday morning at police headquarters in New York.
The state board of education is preparing questions to assess schools and colleges seeking accreditation as training schools for teachers. New commissions are granted to high schools at Atlanta and Hope, with about 20 others renewed.
The Indiana Osteopathic society plans to oppose the State Board of Medical Registration and Examination over its decision denying osteopaths who studied two years an exam. Judge Vinson Carter upheld the board in Barnett's two year case. About 75 osteopaths attended the Denison meeting where papers were read.
Jeffersonville Ind May 16 Patrick Haley longtime guard at the Indiana reformatory died at his home after more than 40 years of service. A Confederate veteran he was captured near the end of the war and later escaped.
John M. Burlew, an elderly resident near Medaryville, faces federal grand jury scrutiny for allegedly sweating silver dollars in acid to extract silver for plating silverware. The case centers on how he sought bullion from a banker after bullion supply ran low, with the banker allegedly advising to use silver dollars.
Richmond Ind May 16 W S Davis head of the history department at Richmond high schools has accepted the chair of history at Puget Sound University Tacoma Wash. He will deliver a speech to the superintendent and then proceed to Tacoma to assume duties managed under university forecast.
Crowds packed the Barnum and Bailey circus with a strong afternoon turnout and solid evening attendance despite poor weather. The announcer praised the day’s turnout, the performance satisfied the crowd, and clowns kept merriment high. Horses and the menagerie impressed, while giraffes were briefly displayed before being moved back to their car due to fear of cold.
The State Board of Agriculture plans a water works electric plant and heating system at the state fair grounds costing 10,900 dollars. N. W. Gilnrist will drill a 400 foot well to supply water. Skating rinks may be added to the livestock pavilion as proposals reach the board.
May 16 New York reports Mrs John Love Elliott secured a divorce from her husband on statutory grounds. Elliott paid $1,000,000 for the support of his wife and their daughter Ethel. The co respondent was not named in the papers. The court granted Mrs Elliott absolute possession of the child.
Brigadier General Allen, organizer and former Philippine constabulary chief, has landed in San Francisco from Manila. He reports little trouble in the Philippines aside from Leyte and Samar where Hill tribes remain a concern. Aguinaldo is living quietly on a Cavite ranch.
May 16 in New York a dramatic blaze on Standard Oil oil barge No. 17 near pier 49 drew heroic rescue efforts. Firemen Cap McGuire Lieut Connolly and Fireman Ferris were burned while rescuing comrades trapped by flames.
New York May 16 President Roosevelt will probably be asked to mediate the longshoremen strike. Strikers, hoping for a solution, expect an interview with Roosevelt. They await the arrival of J Bryce Ismay of the International Mercantile Marine Company aboard the Adriatic to press their case. If no agreement is reached they will appeal to the President.
The Board of Public Safety announced the selection of Isaac Simpson and Ashford Nichols as new patrolmen. Both stand six feet six inches tall and are described as fine specimens of manhood.
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