Taft Arrival Hailed Amid Shanghai Legal Clash
Special correspondent describes Shanghai awaiting Secretary Taft and a grand reception organized by Taotai Tong Yuen-Chan. The piece outlines the complexity of Shanghai’s mixed courts and foreign concessions, with a focus on jurisdictional confusion and the looming US China court issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taotai Yuen-Chan
Shanghai
Taft
Taotai Tong Yuen-Chan
Chinese Chamber of Commerce
Mercantile Association
Kiangsu Educational Association
Nobility
Taotai
Columbia University
Liang Kiang
Imperial
China
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills touted for chronic pain relief
An advertisement extols Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills claiming relief for chronic nervous, rheumatic and heart-related pain. A 62 year old woman testifies the pills never wear out and never cause harm, with a druggist guarantee and a 25 cent, 25 dose package from Miles Medical Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
C. Robinson
Carter &J
Chattanooga
Tenn
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
American Court in China Faces Legal Tangle Under Taft
The United States court for China, led by Judge Wilfley, disbarred several lawyers for corrupt practices as émigrés from Hawaii and the Philippines filled the scene with sharpers gamblers and women of bad character. It falls to Secretary Taft to unravel the complex legal issues affecting offenses like false pretenses and vagrancy under American law in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Philippines
China
Wilfley
Taft
New York and London Fads Stand as Standing Jokes
Chicago sets fashions as New York and London trends echo public wit in a brisk fashion update. The piece notes playful contrasts between cities, highlighting emerging styles and social attitudes shaping dress.
The Well Dressed Man
A fashion guide detailing business dress with three button sack suits and wide lapels, afternoon frock coats and two button sets, evening coats in black and green, then unfinished worsted waistcoats, dinner coats in black and gray, and a range of overcoats from frock to covert styles.
Chicago Fashion Center Debuts Dress as You Please Style
Chicago emerges as the fashion capital after the Merchants Tailors National Protective Association showcases a new dress as you please trend. The report contrasts Chicago gray tones and light cuts with New Yorks loud colors and cuffs, noting New York may shift toward Chicagos understated taste while London styles are dismissed as a joke. Alderman Bath House John Coughlin criticizes a New Yorker’s attire as reflective of local parasitism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Broadway
Fashion Center of
America
Merchant Tailors’ National Protective Association
Bath House
John Coughlin
New York
London
Mayor in Plot Claim Slanders over Sunday Law
United Press reports Portland Mayor Lane alleges a sensational incident in his office was part of a plot to discredit him while enforcing the Sunday closing law. A woman named Mrs Belle Maymeir from Joplin Missouri fled his private office with two men in pursuit after accusing him of assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Lane
Belle Maymeir
Joplin
Missouri
Blakely names new deputy inspectors in state factory office
William E. Blakely the state factory inspector appointed John Fitzgibbons of Muncie to succeed H. A. Richard of Muncie and Charlies E. Butcher of Connersville to succeed R. A. Hamilton of Indianapolis as deputy inspectors. Blakely had retained the entire deputy staff temporarily after taking over from D. H. McAbee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Blakely
John Fitzgibbons
Muncie
H. A. Richard
That City
Charlies E. Butcher
Connersville
R. A. Hamilton
Indianapolis
Mr. Blakely
D. H. McAbee
Employed Boys' Club at Y M C A Night School
The Employed Boys' club offers foundation study for those who did not finish public school. Graduates may enter higher classes and enjoy YMCA privileges. Enrollment is limited to 100. over 30 applications have been received, with the limit expected to be reached next week.
Harvest Secret Is in Seed Corn
A Purdue University agriculturist urges farmers to start seed corn storage early in fall. Select best ears from sturdy stalks, dry naturally, and avoid artificial heat to prevent fermentation. Use well ventilated racks or hanging ears, ensure air circulation, and keep seed dry through winter away from livestock.
Grace Caldwell Overcomes Suicide Attempt Refuses Death
Mrs Grace Caldwell, 22, drank carbolic acid Friday night to end her life. Doctors Wagner and Gram ling saved her, and she expressed gratitude for a new chance at life. She resides at 2066 Daisey Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Caldwell
Drs. Wagner
Gramling
Daisey St
Longs For Parents And Foregoes Wealth
Special to The Sun. Ella Potter, 16, a society belle in Kansas City, leaves her foster home to learn her real parents. She sues to obtain parental information, rejects a $10,000 farm offer, and learns of her mother Ida Rakes in Missouri with her grandparents. Mrs Rakes plans to travel to Kansas City to provide counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
Kansas City
Kas
Ella Potter
Eli Potter
Potter
Equity
Potters
Miss Potter
Robert Rice
Ida Rakes
Wardlyville, Mo
Kelley Confident Toronto Seeks Series Sweep in Columbus
Toronto champion manager Joe Kelley expresses confidence in winning the series against Columbus Buckeye Senators. He aims to take today’s game and every remaining contest in Columbus as the largest crowd in local baseball history is anticipated. Pitcher Upp shows improvement after a heart injury from a recent hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ont
Columbus
Joe Kelley
Buckeye Senators
Upp
Bishop Tuttle backs Rockefeller on runaway administration
Special to The Sun from Cleveland reports Bishop Daniel Sylvester Tuttle of Missouri, primate of the Episcopal Church, criticizing President Roosevelt's policies as exaggerated. He says prosecutions against large corporations are persecutions, urges sober second thought, and doubts a Washington governed railroad monopoly. He anticipates a shift toward moderation and brotherly regard in corporate governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Daniel Sylvester Tuttle
Diocese of
Missouri
Episcopal Church
United States
Roosevelt
John D. Rockefeller
Tuttle
Bishop Tuttle
Bishop
Washington
What Does Six-Teen-Six Mean on Winton Tours
The Six-Teen-Six, Winton’s six cylinder sixteenth model, is explained. Charles B. Shanks moves from Boston to Denver to lead eastern and western shows via Salt Lake City and the west coast. East Cleveland mayor H S Pickands drives the first Six Teen-Six runabout to a private buyer. H P Dyer of Cleveland tours the east in a Six Teen-Six touring car as the first privately placed unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Shanks
Winton Company
Boston
Denver
Salt Lake City
Los Angeles
San Jose
San Francisco
Seattle
H.S. Pickands
East Cleveland
Scorchin
Secorchers
H. P. Dyer
Cleveland
Park View Sanatorium Ad: Cancer and Skin Treatment
Treatment offered for cancer skin uterine and rectal diseases by Dr. L. T. Leach with offices in New York and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park View Sanatorium
L. T. Leach
New York and
California-sts
People’s Coal and Cement Co. Successors to Logsdon Cros
Company advertising its continuation of the fuel business with full contact options. Also promotes Celery Vesce as a stomach remedy and Compeer Cigar as best on earth, claiming wide daily availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Coal and Cement CO
Logsdon Cros
Fuel Company
Notice of liquor license for ward 11 business
Augustus Giuffre notifies voters and citizens of the Eleventh ward in Center township Marion county Indiana that he will apply to the Board of Commissioners in October 1907 for a license to sell intoxicating vinous and spirituous liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premise drinking rights. The business is described as a first floor front room 14 by 22 feet in a one story brick building at 429 South Street ward 11 fronting East street occupying part of outlet 102.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Township
Board of Commissioners
Marion County
Indianapolis Public Works sets main sewer plan on Twentieth Street
City of Indianapolis Board of Public Works proposes a main sewer along Twentieth Street from Rural Street to Olney Street with pipe sizes 15 to 20 inches. Local sewer cost set at 27 percent of main line cost. assessments affect abutting property owners and city if benefited. Public remonstrance hearing scheduled for October 9, 1907 at 10 a.m. in City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Street
Olney Street
Board of Public Works
City of
Indianapolis
Indiana
Rural Street
Brookside Avenue
Department of Public Works
Marion County
State of Indiana
Lotal
K. Fletcher
Oxford Street
First Alley
Parker Avenue
Twenty-first Street
Massachusetts Avenue
General Assembly
State of
Sis Majestic Bldg
Ind
Gelrmania Avenue
Michigan Street
Tenth Street
Germania C Avenue
Germania Avenue
Lasalle Street
Glen Drive
Roosevelt Avenue
MaSalle Street
Washington Street
Pine Street
Walnut Street
Liberty Street
Noble Street
Division Street
Ray Street
River Avenue
State Avenue
Lexington Avenue
State Avenues
Lexington Avenues
Texington Avenue
Salem Street
Thirty-Fifth Street
Thirty-Fourth Street
Thirty Fourth Street
Joseph T. Elliott
Preston C. Trusler
Fred J. Mack
Notice to Heirs and Creditors in Kuhlman Estate
In Marion Probate Court September term 1907 Flavius J Van Vorhis administrator of Christenna Kuhlman deceased has filed final settlement and vouchers. The court will examine on October 12 1907 all heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Heirs must also appear to make a final report of their share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleonora M. Chambers
Marion
Donald CG. Morris
Donald G. Morriss
Christenna Kuhlman
Flavius J. van Vorhis
Christena Kuhlman
Reese
Lavius J. van Vorhis
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MR. Taft
Invaders
Court OF the American
Agencies of Justice In
The
Orient
Capt
Walter Kirton
Far East
United States Court
United States Court For
United Press
Indi
Ana
Prof
A. T. Winneke
Agriculturist
Puerdue University
Clarence R. Griffin
Sheridan
Sterling Remedy Co
N.Y
Kelley
Buckeyes
J. Rockefel
Ler
Stewart
Franklin Ava
Shelbyville
Jos.r. Adams, Painter
Hudson St
City Cty
Fred J. Mace
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