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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1907
Page
5
An article by Margaret Madison presents four neck exercises to improve neck contours. It describes turning, bending, and rotating movements to tone muscles and improve circulation, followed by a gentle massage with skin cream.
Edward Perry sketches a high stakes tale of illicit diamonds smuggled through Pacific ports. Jim Jackson, a former crook now central to the Revenue Service chase, evades inspectors as he arrives in San Francisco aboard a steamship. Herrington and Thomas pressure him during a tense dockside encounter and a trap is set with Manila cigars concealing diamonds. Jackson resists duty, eyeing a lucrative future while authorities search his baggage.
A short reminiscence of the Fifteen puzzle, a four inch square pasteboard box with fifteen numbered blocks and one empty space. Players could rearrange pieces to order, though some found the task maddening as families gathered around the lamp in absorbed effort.
Howard Maxwell, former president of the Borough bank in Brooklawn, died in hospital after cutting his throat yesterday afternoon. He was 49, under indictment for grand larceny and forgery, and had been released on $30,000 bail. He leaves a widow.
Louis Delahay is found murdered in his Lenaig studio and his wife informs Lord Ravenspur who investigates. A Corsian glass dagger ties to the crime. Ravenspur’s double Sir James Seton is attacked, while Walter Ravenspur learns of Vera Rayne and discovers a theater bill for the Imperial Palace theater featuring Waldo, prompting further inquiry.
Walter's search of Ravenspur's studio reveals a locked door and a blocked exit with no trace of the assailant. Ravenspur, shaken, begs secrecy as Walter probes who attacked him and why. Vera heard nothing but fears linger over the unexplained assault and missing exit.
Walter and a journalist friend attend a crowded Imperial Palace theater in Vauxhall Bridge Road. The audience fends off smears of tobacco and chatter as a slim man in black appears amid a stage rigging flourish, signaling Waldo’s fans and a tense evening to unfold.
The new lady mayoress, Lady Hell, wife of Sir John Charles Bell lord mayor, is noted for domestic inclinations and closeness to Framewood in Stoke Pogis. Married in 1803, she combines public duty with private home life at Framewood.
Attorney General James Bingham says Tuesday’s appellate court ruling reversing the Orange circuit court and remanding the French Lick hotel company case will let the state present its issues and proceed with trial. The suit sought to terminate the franchise over a gambling house operation tied to the hotel.
Detroit November 27 Mrs Maria Furgerson alleged wife of an Indianapolis horse trader and her stepdaughter Marie are held on shoplifting charges after a department store theft at J L Hudsons.
The national committee of the People's party decides to hold its national convention in St Louis on April 2, 1908. The report notes the location and date, with a brief medical aside about Hood's Sarsaparilla and a stray line mentioning OCKLERY VESCH.
Eugene Zimmerman, Cincinnati railroad magnate and father in law of the Duke of Manchester, quietly buys mortgages on Manchester estates in Britain Ireland and Scotland. He already owns Kylemore Castle and Kimtollen Castle and negotiates for Tanderagee Castle and Brampton House while the duke sulks in Ireland awaiting a Christmas heir.
Instructions describe cleaning and stuffing a turkey for roasting. Steps include singeing skin, removing feet and head, venting, drawing and removing organs, wiping cavity, stuffing under breast skin, and lashing the bird with twine for roasting. The method details exact cuts, stitches, and sewing technique.
A cream white blouse features a modified Gibson shoulder and full puff sleeves to the elbow. Narrow French lace frills and blue velvet bands trim the garment, reflecting a refined, period-appropriate design.
A collection of witty clippings reflects late 19th century headlines. Topics range from a bold Jersey Road hold up to mosquito season and social notes about marriages and professional life. Names include Andy Carnegie and Taftizh expert references as playful asides.
A private coach with airbrake equipment has reached Indianapolis to instruct Lake Shore and Michigan Southern employes. T F Lyons of Elkhart leads two daily classes, starting from Cleveland, covering all divisions. The two-year program also includes steam heating device handling and operates within Lake Frie and Western yards.
A quirky satirical note contrasts driving to the country with not always returning and humorously critiques women’s lids this year, labeling the fashion as the limit. The short verse mixes nautical phrasing with social commentary on trends and gendered styling.
Two clairvoyants assert they are widows of Dr Leslie R Kingsley the spiritualist who died by his own hand in Minneapolis on Sunday The claimant Mme Isha of Indianapolis supported by her mother Mrs Griggs and a Chicago woman also asserts widow status with Kingsley as husband and seeks recognition from the public in this strange case
In a general order issued by Department Commander W A Ketcham of the Indiana G A R veterans are asked to contribute for Christmas presents for the orphans of Soldiers and Ballora Orphans home at Knightstown. Contributions should be sent to Adjt Gen J R Fesler room 5 state house.
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