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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1907
Page
2
United Press dispatch from Vienna reports Ibrahim Pasha leads a brutal advance through the Diarbakr vilayet and neighboring Asiatic Turkish provinces. He aims to purge Armenian Christians, with at least 1500 dead in Diarbakr and many more displaced or killed as villages burn and refugees flee to the mountains amid severe winter conditions.
United Press reports in Goldfield Nevada the district is largely shut down as miners' union rejects scrip after an all night meeting. Hundreds quit work and will wait for cash payments when the district resumes.
A satirical tale traces Clarence’s childhood to middle age showing how appetite governs mood and waistline. After trying Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets he gains appetite, relief from indigestion, and renewed vigor. The ad touts the product’s digestive claim and promises free samples by mail.
William Jennings Bryan spoke to about 500 Democrats at the Raleigh hotel outlining his candidacy aims. He urged running without national committee or funds, backed tariff reform, railroad regulation, income tax, anti-imperialism, and direct senatorial elections while praising the donkey as a universal symbol of service.
Ohio attorney general Wade H. Ellis will headline the Sigma Nu fraternity banquet at the Claypool hotel in Indiana, discussing "The Man of the Hour." Other notable attendees include Clarence E. Woods mayor of Richmond Kentucky and Senator Oscar Bland of Linton, with a social program preceding a 9 pm banquet.
Wah Kee, owner of a chop suey house at 298 West Lake Street, Chicago, fired on a group trying to enter claiming a burglary and an all night opium joint nearby. Eugene J. Heineman, 277 West Ernest Heineman, was shot and gravely wounded. Kee was arrested as reports described the incident and motives.
Special report from Lisbon dated November 7 describes Premier Franco leading a crackdown on graft with royal approval as leaders across the kingdom threaten to back Dom Miguel de Bragunau in a bid to restore a republic. Crown Prince Louis is banished to Villa Viceso, and Queen Amelie remains in England.
A Wanamaker division woman recounts crippling headaches migraines and anxiety from coffee and credits Postum made from wholesome field grain with restoring digestion steady nerves and sound sleep. After quitting coffee and using Postum she reports improved health memory and appetite with no headaches or nervous chills and plans to tell others.
Clayton resident D M Richardson warns Hoosier farmers have lost about a million dollars by current hog prices. He urges farmers to hold hogs for 2 or 3 days and to sell only one hog per day, predicting prices will rise in 20 days to lift corn returns by about 50 cents a bushel.
The Senate will number 92 with Oklahoma joining, Republicans 61 Democrats 31. A two thirds majority is out of reach for Republicans, so treaty ratification may require at least one Democrat. Several conventions from The Hague are expected, and many senators are in town, signaling a lively session.
Roosevelt and family will dine at the White House after a trip to Virginia. The Thanksgiving turkey weighs 28 pounds, unfeathered, and will be served alongside plans to visit Montpelier and the tombs of presidents buried south of the Mason-Dixon line. Admiral Cowles and family may join in.
The society section notes a Wednesday afternoon wedding of Miss Grace Martin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Martin, to Dr. Harry Walter Pasler with Rev. Allan B. Philputt officiating. The ceremony featured Grace Cummings on the Lohengrin march, a Paris mouassine gown, and a rose bouquet as guests from Edinburg and Somerset attended. a breakfast followed. A separate late November event covers Mrs. Amy Brookhouse and James Wiley Jackson’s wedding at the bride’s Collegrave home, officiated by Rev. Leyfeld C. Bentley, with an empire pale blue organdy dress for the bride. The couple planned to spend Thanksgiving in Marion with relatives. A tea given by Mrs. Austin Flint Denny honored her mother Mrs. Pym, with guests including Mrs. Heeb and Mrs. Buchanan, among others, while Miss Lila Allison hosted a bridge party for her sister Frances Allison, a December bride, highlighting pink and white color schemes and guests from Charlestown and Los Angeles.
Younger teachers at the Girls Industrial school organize a leap year dance for January 3 in the Propylaeum. Committee members include Mrs William Dillon Hacker Miss Cerene Ohr Miss Lucetta Ohr Mary Carey Ruth Carey Lydia Latham and Florence Latham. Miss Maine's bridal party advances with Blanche Maine maid of honor and bridesmaids Alta Curry Grace Cavarvaugh Elizabeth Everett Edith Feldcamp Florence Waldorf Anne Victor. Flower girl Willia Waldorf and groomsmen ushers and best man listed. Jessie Gilbert and William Thompson wed at 1812 N Capitol Avenue with Rev I A Steele officiating.
Miss Bertha Voegtle entertained the members of a club Tuesday evening at her home on East Tenth street. The gathering focused on needlework and socializing in a cozy atmosphere.
Debonair and Arbutus clubs plan Thanksgiving dances at Brenneke's academy. Numerous residents travel for the holiday with family in Lafayette Marion Cincinnati St. Louis Shelbyville and Indianapolis, while guests from Los Angeles and Chicago visit local hosts for the Thanksgiving period.
Mrs Hornung held a large reception for Miss Magill and Mrs Frank Lincoln McCoy of Omaha Nebraska. Several local social figures including Miss Susan Miller and Miss Kate Hoover, plus Miss Minnie Tilford and others, plan Thanksgiving visits across Indiana Ohio and Nebraska.
Philip Smith 22 saved his mother from drowning herself after she slashed his throat with a razor in their St. Louis home. Mrs. E. B. Smith, former asylum inmate, fled toward a cistern but was restrained by a neighbor until help arrived. The mother was hospitalized. the son is expected to recover.
New York reports ascatco, a newly discovered drug, cures asthma bronchitis and catarrh. It costs $2 for a month’s treatment yet offers a free experimental remedy from the Austrian Laboratory at 32 West Twenty-fifth Street, New York City to prove its immediate relief and overnight curative properties. Chronic cases reportedly cured in weeks.
Uy Saltec Prewar CLEVNELAND, O. Nov 27 The conference here this week by window glass manufacturers and their employer ended without any agreement on the wage scale. Two thirds of the window glass workers in the United States are now idle.
A fractured Indiana Democratic scene shows nine of fifteen in the Third District meeting in Indianapolis to decide retirement and election plans. Candidates risk party unity as Cox Zengr feud and chairmanship races heat up with names like Carl Woods, Geo Pleasants, and Bernard Korbly eyed for future posts.
Charles 45, a wealthy farmer, shot and killed his crippled wife during a drunken frenzy. He then killed himself as his daughter and grandmother awoke to the gunfire, forcing them back into Tooms.
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