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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1910
Page
1
Gotham will confer a distinguished honor to Mark Twain and announce key details of the ceremony. Dr. Van Dyke is named to officiate, signaling a formal academic or civic observance with prominent participation.
The report details Mark Twain’s passing and arrangements for his funeral in Elmira and a brief service in New York. It notes his secretary Albert Bigelow Paine directing literary affairs and the influence of Henry H. Rogers in securing Twain’s financial stability before death.
New York on April 22 announces a memorial tribute to humorist Mark Twain. The ceremony honors the late author with a tribute from the city and literary figures.
Thomas Taggart formally announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for United States senator from Indiana. From French Lick he tells The Sun he will seek the nomination under any circumstances and would contest at the state convention or legislature if needed. Taggart backers claim they will block Gov. Marshall's endorsement plan and press for their man.
W O Barnard congressman from the Sixth district was renominated by acclamation in Connersville Indiana on April 22. Resolutions backing the Payne tariff law a protective measure and endorsing the tariff commission idea passed with Wayne county tactics shaping approval. Wayne county sought a reaffirmation of the state Republican platform and the party praised President Taft and Senator Beveridge while backing a dollar a day pension for Civil War veterans. Webb Woodfill’s anti Barnard bid failed as the convention moved toward Barnard.
Prices for flour, potatoes, eggs, butter, livestock and grain slide from December highs, with potatoes down 70 cents a bushel and country butter at 18 cents a pound. Eggs 18 cents per dozen lower since December. grains and flour also cheaper. Meats stay high, only some cuts easing. increased demand for cheaper cuts raises prices.
Philadelphia report says a safe was blown open at Abraham Roseburg's shoe store at 2014 North Seventeenth Street. About 1295 dollars were taken before the robbers escaped. A note left behind stated Hoping to link your business to wine.
In Amsterdam Q April 22 a gas ignition caused a mine blast at Youghlogheny coal mine killing eighteen miners and injuring seven. Rescue teams retrieved seven injured to the surface while six bodies were found. twelve more were presumed dead. Panic and shattered windows followed the explosion as crowds gathered at the shaft.
Evansville story reports Countess Georgia Tate of Evansville married Italian Count Angelo Germano. Relatives hired detectives to shadow them, leading to a first visit by the relatives during which the count was arrested. The scene drew photographers and reporters. The count lastingly faced release in two hours as the countess cried, ending with subdued relief.
Police in Chicago search for Norman P. Cummings a former wealthy real estate man from Pasadena who vanished Wednesday with his wife reporting he carried forty thousand dollars in currency and jewelry. His wife fears foul play as the couple had just arrived for a brief stop before touring the world.
Theodore Roosevelt visited Napoleon Bonaparte’s tomb at Les Invalides during a Paris trip that included a quiet visit to the sarcophagus and a broader sightseeing tour. He was greeted by crowds, with a formal Elysee Palace reception planned by President Fallieres and attended by Mme Fallieres and Mrs. Roosevelt.
New York report says the Swift Hurry wedding was not record breaking. Elizabeth M Hurry wed Lawrence Swift as the minister delayed the ceremony while Speed was turned down by the parties. Randolph Hurry, bride father, once a Hurry & Gallup partner, faced annoyance when reminded of the firm.
From Pekin April 22 news by missionaries tells of a native uprising in Hu Nan province spreading from Chang-Sha with missions and consulates burned. Chinese troops fail to quell riots as gunboats watch Chang-Sha. Dozens of missionaries flee while mobs kill Chinese students and threaten foreigners. The British consul escapes to Hankow amid fears of massacre.
Reports from Minister Calhoun and the Hankow consul warn of spreading unrest in Hunan after anti foreign riots in Chang Sha. Americans are urged to return to cities as Rear Admiral Hubbard is asked to provide aid if needed. The cruiser Cleveland heads toward the scene with more ships likely to follow from Cavite.
Gary Indiana April 22 19 year old Kenares Deenan an Indiana Steel Plant employee died in Corporation hospital from injuries after being thrown against a rolling machine causing his right arm to be jerked from its shoulder in an industrial accident at the plant.
A west bound Big Four express derailed at Sanford Indiana after an open switch, killing engineer Robert Ely and two interlocking workers Hiram Driscoll and L B Donnelly and injuring eight others. The locomotive and bunk car were destroyed, with several workers at breakfast aboard. Detectives question Sanford operator J B Hunt and the interlocking crew after signals were left down and the train failed to warn. The eight injured were taken to St Anthony hospital in Terre Haute.
New York April 22 Mayor Gaynor refused Rev Thos M Chalmers license to street preach for Jewish conversion. He questioned the need to proselytize Jews noting Christians use Jewish scriptures and Jesus was born Jewish, saying the license should not be granted.
Washington dispatch reports standpatters led by Aldrich Crane and Cannon pressured President Taft after hints he might decline renomination. They argued he should run if called, warning that Roosevelt would likely gain the nomination if Taft quit and could defeat Harmon, aligning Wall Street interests against Roosevelt. Taft stated he is ready to race if his party calls, though some backers doubt his chances of re election.
Washington April 22 speculates amid Fowler plan to create house committees on committees. Insurgents and Democrats fear disruption as Fowler presses May 2 consideration. Some insurgents aim to depose Speaker Cannon later, with possible vacancy move. Democrats oppose removing naming power. A compromise would strip only major committees while laissering others.
Birmingham Alabama April 22 Twenty six bodies have been recovered so far from the mine where an explosive end Wednesday night.
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