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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1908
Page
15
A rough, humorous tale follows Doc the young physician who treats Bill Tobey, a boisterous skeptic of doctors. Tobey endures abdominal pain as Doc diagnoses via thermometer and conversation, debating surgery and fate, before uncovering a plain stomach illness and Tobey conceding faith in medicine.
Oklahoma reports a human oddity in Binger, Seekousito, a 26 year old American Caddo Indian. He measures seven feet four inches around the waist and stands less than six feet tall. Weighing 26 pounds, he is described as the champion of obesity and contemplates a world tour.
Eighteen year old William Loss of Hazelton, detained for desertion and non support, testified in Wilkes Barre that his wife is his stepsister by marriage and widow of 40 with six children. He claimed his father forced the union, that he was intoxicated, and that he has refused to live with her though his father provided a home for them.
A humorous exchange unfolds in a renowned portrait studio as a lady requests a portrait with her new hat in place. The painter replies that he is not a landscape artist, prompting a witty clash over artistic scope and attire.
New York Nov 17 Anthrax, rare in humans but common in cattle, caused the death of Louis Fletge of Brooklyn. He was a government meat inspector and, from all indications, contracted the disease from the hide of an animal he examined in the line of duty.
In Dresden on November 17, two specialists warn that ultraviolet rays from electric light may injure eye tissues and cause cataracts. They propose yellow green spectacles as a simple preventive and predict wider adoption as electricity expands.
Kathryn hears her home telephone is out of order as Gladys explains Jack phoned their father about taking her hand. The exchange ends with an abrupt expletive.
In Washington on November 17 a theft from Mrs. Charles Poor and her daughter, wife of Navy Lt. Roscoe Bulmer, yielded over $1,000 in silverware, clothing, and cherished items. Boxes were pried open in transit. two Bibles and religious books disappeared, including a Bible once owned by Mrs Poor’s grandmother. The Bulmers had been married only a short time.
Detectives pursue a mysterious case as few clues surface and only slender crews have been found after several years of thefts noted alongside bridal gifts. The article hints at ongoing investigations and lingering questions.
Mrs. Lee Gwynn Lawrence, linked to the Goelets and Vanderbilts, testified in supreme court that she used her social ties to help Norman C. Johnson become a prosperous lawyer earning $15,000 a year. Johnson sues her for $10,500 for eight years of professional services.
Leo Nicola and Felice minster were convicted of second degree murder for the December 12, 1907 killing of Paolo Previri in Leominster. Judge Gaskill sentenced them to life in state prison.
Historic scene features Edith F Lathrop Ames of Boston and Elsie Woodward of New York beside the Cay in center. Triplets to wed soon with Miss Ethel set to marry Cecil Higgins in New York on December 1.
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