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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1910
Page
10
A historical piece argues Halley’s comet may influence earthly events across centuries. It lists notable events tied to each appearance from 4900 B C to 1835, including wars, plagues, conquests, and revolts, tracing a pattern of calamities coinciding with the comet’s visits.
Insurgent sentiment strengthens across Kansas, with battles in every congressional district over Republican primaries. Incumbents face insurgent challengers, notably in Anthony's First District and Scott in the Second, while Campbell in the Third and Miller in the Fourth confront strong insurgent foes as Democrats eye potential gains.
New York famous wheat and cotton dealer James A. Patten launches a “fight to the finish” against George F L McFadden, the world’s largest cotton broker. He claims McFadden’s success rests on brokers’ fear and denies losing a million dollars in speculation.
Army orders issued detailing Capt James D Tilford assigned as quartermaster and commissary for the transport Sumner during its voyage from Newport News to Buenos Aires and return. Lt Hayden W Wagner to oversee Ft Win Gate construction. Capt John F E Hunt granted extended leave. several Lieut transfers between infantry units. Maj Blanton Winship and Capt Willam A Powell granted leaves of absence. Lt William H Rose to Schenectady for field test of searchlight gear. retirement listing for Corporal James A Walsh. chaplains Ritter W Springer and Frederick L Kunnecke reassigned. Capt Charles De F Chandler to Ft Omaha for aeronautics instruction.
Five Wool Growers Association representatives left Lander for St Agnes mountain to avert trouble between sheep and cattlemen. Reports say cattlemen plan to run the sheep off the open range in that territory while sheepmen stay vigilant to stop such action.
In Norfolk Virginia on April 13 the Chesapeake Bay shad run is described as the largest in memory. State Fish Commissioner McDonald Lee notes unprecedented numbers, with thousands of shad discarded or given to the poor, prices collapsing to 10 cents for pack shad and 30 cents for roe shad. Ten thousand shad were sent to Philadelphia last week.
Berlin reports reveal a thieves' trust that has stolen over 1 million dollars from travelers across major European cities. The ring, led by a former chimney sweep, employed 30 members in key hubs, using a telegraph code to track wealthy tourists. Americans were among the victims, including a French jeweler robbed of 120000 dollars in Genoa in 1908.
The text notes gang members spread to districts and their annual gathering at Nice where a dividend was declared. It mentions the loot largely went to the chief, the ex sweep, and references talking about entitlements and requests to search for morning events.
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