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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1907
Page
2
China declares readiness to act to prevent Japan from asserting title to Kwanto. Chinese leaders and foreign diplomats say Beijing will not bluff and consider a clash imminent. Chinese commander travels with reinforcements to Kwanto as Japan strengthens positions to counter Chinese claims.
The civil service schedule lists October tests to fill two clerical posts at Fort Leavenworth Kansas and Atlanta Georgia for 1200 dollars yearly. A postponed marine steam engineer exam for the launch Capt. Smeads carries a salary adjustment to 1080 and new site at Alecatrax Island California. Additional openings include wheelwright at Henry Barracks Cayey Puerto Rico, blacksmith and horseshoer at San Juan Puerto Rico, and blacksmith at Fort Wingate New Mexico with annual wages of 840, 1080, and 720 dollars respectively.
The Indiana Tuberculosis Hospital commission returns from eastern hospital inspections and reviews several proposed grounds. They will select a site soon with an appropriation of 35,000 already approved for grounds and commission expenses, and another appropriation will be needed for building construction by the next legislature.
Special to The Sun reports actor Richard Mansfield followed Christian Science treatment with mixed success. Nurse Minnie Kocher says temper outbursts led him to seek pills during pain, while wife Beatrice Cameron Mansfield, a Christian Scientist, believed mind over matter aided his recovery. He uttered God is love at death.
A New York hotelman and a lady recount benefits from switching to Postum Food Coffee. He drops coffee after nervousness sleeplessness and illness improve. others note weight gain and heart palpitations subside. The ad touts Postum as a safer alternative with a line about The Road to Wellville.
The passage describes a man who often demanded medicine, was always attended by medical physicians, and died with his family physician Dr. Allen by his side. It notes that he and Mrs. Mansfield believed he benefited more from Christian Science than from doctors and that had he persisted with science during pain free intervals, he might be alive today.
Firemen from across the nation attend the National Firemen's Association convention in Oklahoma City. The first session was held this morning with continuing events slated for Friday and Saturday.
Lexington on September 5 reports a divorce suit filed by Lewis T. Brown against Margaret Johnson Brown alleging abandonment. The case centers on a rumored royal summons from King Edward of England to Mrs. Brown during an entertainment visit, with Brown residing in Kentucky while Mrs. Brown stays in London.
Special to The Luna from Peru Indiana reports engineer Wilcox of the Wabash railroad was probably fatally scalded when his locomotive crashed into gravel cars on the main line at West Lebanon. Conductor Remey, fireman Messmore and stakeman Evans were injured all Peru residents. The gravel cars had rolled from a sidetrack onto the main line.
In Boston on September 5 the jury verdict favored defendants Henry H. Rogers and Charles Pratt. Auditor Winfield 8S. Slocum found the petroleum rendering formula failed to render products non explosiv e. Cadwallader M. Raymond had claimed royalties totaling 50 million dollars. The defense contended the formula had no value and experiments by Hiram Maxim supported that view.
A meeting of presidents and managers from several Minnesota elevators was held in Minneapolis to form a large merger of farmers elevators. The plan aims to secure cooperation of 98 elevators in one general organization.
A severe lightning storm drove seventy men to shelter in the Buckhorn Falls power plant cement house. A bolt struck a tree that toppled onto the building, killing two white men and five Black residents and injuring three whites and seven Black residents. Local authorities report seven dead and ten injured from the incident in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Two boys from Indianapolis fled in a buggy after stealing seven dollars from a Martinsville shop. They robbed the cash drawer, fled to the buggy, and were pursued by a posse. Captured by citizens, they were handed to Detective Thomas Dugan. The buggy belonged to Dr J J Briggs, stolen from in front of St. Vincent's hospital. Names given as Pat Lucid and Thomas Nurse. They face grand larceny charges.
Louis Glass after a five year sentence for paying $5000 to defeat a Home Telephone franchise vote refuses to greet former mayor Schmitz. Glass requests private dining in jail, gets it, and Schmitz is moved to eat with other prisoners while awaiting appeal.
Frank Verdis from Chicago was arrested by Detectives Dugan and Hauser on Wednesday for loitering. Attempts to prove innocence failed as his claimed deafness and dumbness briefly collapsed, exposing the deceitful ploy to gain sympathy.
The Indiana Railroad commission aims to eliminate all grade crossings of railroads by year end. It granted St Joseph Valley Traction temporary right to cross Lake Shore near Angola to save its franchise, with trains to run along the road by year end. The commission seeks over or under crossings for new lines and rapid upgrades for old roads.
Evansville Indiana September 4 Florence Lamping wife of Fred Lamping, shot and seriously wounded Tuesday night by Warren Dent, is described by police as an expert shoplifter. Authorities say about $1,000 worth of stolen goods were found in her residence.
Mrs. Frances D. Hord died at her daughter Mrs. S R Greer’s home on North Merclan Street and was privately buried in Columbus, her former home, with the funeral held Thursday morning at the Greer residence.
Rioting strikers set ten fires across Antwerp docks, threatening panic. Soldiers and civic guards guard the area, with martial law considered to restore order. Overnight losses are estimated at 1 to 2 million dollars as fires continue into daylight and strikers overturn drays.
Ferdinand P Earle the artist and poet faces a hostile mob in Monroe New York after sending his wife and baby to France to seek a divorce and wed his new partner He refuses to leave the village declaring it would be his dead body if forced out and vows to stay with his dog amid calls for tar and feathers and further rioting from indignant villagers
Bedford Ind September 5 Courtney Zearing 17 was accidentally killed yesterday evening while hunting. He and a companion had just left a boat when he took his shotgun from the boat and fired toward himself, the charge entering his left breast and killing him instantly. He was the son of Mr and Mrs J A Zearing of this city.
New York reports ascateo a new Austrian remedy said to cure asthma hay fever catarrh and bronchitis after two years in the US with thousands of testimonials. Austrian dispensary at 32 Twenty Fifth Street New York will send a free sample to applicants.
Miss Stella Snider and Ezra William Munson of Grand Rapids were wed at the bride’s mother home with a simple ceremony. The report lists numerous society figures visiting, traveling, or hosting events in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Columbus, Muncie, Noblesville, Denver, and beyond, noting guests, residences, and upcoming trips.
Marion reports the engagement of Miss May Serviss to Joseph Holmes Lefferts of Passaic New Jersey with a wedding set for September 18. Miss Serviss is noted as well known in Indianapolis from frequent visits. Upcoming events include a Sept 12 reception by Miss Hervey Hooker for Miss Bess Ogle and a Sept 16 party by Mrs. Roach in honor of the bride-to-be.
A card party hosted by Mrs. E F Fulmer featured her daughters Mrs St Elmo Cooper of Sheridan Wyoming Mrs Clarence Clark of Terre Haute and Mrs Earl Fulmer of Ohio with Mrs Fulmer performing piano pieces. Luncheon for sister Mrs Charles Rice of Logansport organized by Mrs Frances Fr Johnson of Spring Bluff with Garden flowers and steamer letters for guests. Luncheon honored by Mrs Whipple and daughter Elsie before Europe trip with hostesses Mrs S E Perkins and Mrs S E Perkins Jr Green and white decor. Attendees included Mrs Lansberry Anderson Mrs Strauss and daughter Mrs Henderson Rockville Mrs Harlow Hyde New York and Mrs W W Woolen plus Mrs Joe Giles Marion. Several locals returned from travel including Dr W F Hughes Indianapolis Mrs Oliver Willard Pierce from California Miss Susie Taggart from Norfolk and Mrs Louis Weinstein Terre Haute with Mrs O B Ensey. Various others arriving or visiting, including Miss Ruth Endsley and Miss Rachel Endsley from Chicago and Mrs 8 S Harless and daughter Lenita Ell Paso visiting at 850 Beville Ave. Mr and Mrs B C Lester of Atlanta guests of Mr and Mrs Everett Wagner at 17 Central Ave. Mr and
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