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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1910
Page
7
The report notes a ceremonial change at Christ Church in Boston involving a pin replacing a crown of thorns. It mentions a bequest of $100,000 and describes additional minor bequests.
Boston reports Mrs Augusta E Stetson excommunicated from the First Church of Christ Scientist as controversy over Mary Baker Eddy's will grows. The will leaves Mrs Stetson a crown of diamonds valued 15 000 to 20 000 and a contested $200 000 to the church, with heirs and associates set to inherit tens of thousands in cash and real estate, while legal challenges over undue influence loom involving George W Glover Dr J Foster Eddy and others.
Vienna authorities will examine Frederick Steinschmied the noted playwright and poet who admitted setting a barn fire to gain realistic detail for his drama Her Secret. He used the act to study a culprit's feelings and actions, taking notes during the ordeal. It is believed the committee will find him insane and imprison him.
In Holyoke at Immaculate Conception parochial school fire broke out in the basement sending 700 children into a panicked rush. One boy was fatally injured and at least twenty others were seriously hurt as they trampled to escape the smoke filled building.
In Goshen Indiana Oleander Smith the divorced husband reported his former wife entering a house with another man. Police found the resident who presented a certificate showing the couple had just married in South Bend. Ah ha. Ha ha. ha.
A Portuguese cruiser was dispatched to Madeira after a Santa Cruz report of revolt. Soldiers fired several volleys into mobs and twenty rioters were arrested. Troops at Santa Cruz and Funchal were ordered reinforced as cholera worsens.
Washington December 15 The senate judiciary committee adopted a favorable report on nominating United States Circuit Judge Willis Van Deventer of Wyoming and Justice Lamar of Georgia to the supreme court. It is likely rules will be suspended at an executive session and the nominations confirmed.
Sixty people were injured and several fatally when a Paris Northern railroad passenger train from Beauvais struck a stop block on Thursday. The crash disrupted service and prompted emergency response from local authorities.
In Indianapolis a youth named Willie argues that film and vaudeville offer greater thrills for a nickel than dime novels. He contends moving pictures provide visual realism, variety, and immediate excitement, prompting bookstores and publishers to abandon the yellow back.
Postmaster General Hitchcock urges Congress to require magazines to cover the cost of advertising pages to enable a switch to one cent first class postage. He notes reduced deficits and expansion of rural delivery with 1,500 new offices and 515 new routes while warning of losses in second class mail and urging further rural service growth despite costs.
Prof. F. P. Leavenworth of the University of Minnesota says astronomy does not accept the star as a geographical locator and calls the guiding star a mythical folk story rather than a factual celestial event.
Field examiners for the state board of accounts charge auditor Frank E B Ryan with 62.80 for 1904 to 1907 and find the county owes him 10.45 for 1908 and 1909. Ryan failed to collect 151 for liquor license bonds. Ex-treasurer George W Lanham has 113.14 coming from the county due to errors. Present treasurer Oscar B Trimble owes 17.22 per the examiners.
Mrs. Harry Kerr of Wabash Indiana woke to burglars below and stayed quiet to protect her husband. The robbers rifled the home stealing jewelry and clothing, but she notes he was not harmed and the crisis ended without gunfire.
Edward Feeney, president of the American federation of Catholic societies, denounces Sarah Bernhardt’s La Samaritane for blasphemous portrayal. Local clergy, Catholic publications in New York and Brooklyn are urged to join the crusade. Mayor Gaynor says he cannot stop the production.
Cassius McMullen the newly elected Democrat from Dearborn County joins the legislature. He recalls serving as a page in 1881 and 1883 and fears a lingering habit may trigger him to rush to a page when he hears a clap. He is now a lawyer and politician seeking his long dream.
Terre Haute brewing company seeks $5000 in a suit filed Thursday against A. J. Tron estate. Promissory notes for $3000 dated November 1895 backed by a mortgage on goods at 17 North Illinois Street, with Tron’s death in January 1905. Widow agreed to pay if mortgage released, but company says debt remains unpaid.
Madrid dispatches report the loss of all five passengers and nineteen crew of the German steamship Palermo after it grounded and broke apart off Cape Corroband on the west coast of Spain while en route from Hamburg to Palermo.
A Justice Department official stated that the December Chicago raid on the Capital Investment Company was part of the federal drive against bucketshops as part of the broader government campaign.
Theodore Roosevelt as Harvard Nobel lecturer praised Elihu Root Gifford Pinchot James R Garfield and George Washington Goethals for public service and warned that true results depend on the managers who translate ideal plans into action praising Col Goethals and the Panama project while stressing conservation and practical governance.
Dr. Robert Judson Aley, stepping down as Indiana educational editor, praises his successor Charles A. Greathouse newly elected public instruction superintendent. Aley notes the editorial leadership will stay with him for months and urges broad public support for Greathouse’s administration and high educational ideals.
Col Roosevelt contends the United States must maintain a strong navy to guarantee neutrality of the Panama Canal. Abandoning naval build up and canal fortification would mock the nation's peacemaking efforts and damage its standing among nations.
The Linton district endorses White of Iowa for president and Thomas L. Lewis for vice president as the mine workers hold a contest. Eleven locals plan a $30,000 Miners' Home with a 2,500 seat auditorium for conventions.
Railroad officials at Union station announced there will be no Christmas holiday fares. The standard 2 cent passenger rate will apply all season, with no reductions as in prior holidays.
An order by Earl H. Buck receiver for Vincennes light and power company directs payment to Black Hawk light heat and power company of the appraised value of tangible assets used in additions to natural gas properties. The first payment of 551.03 dollars for sand pipe used was made.
Senator Lafe Young of Iowa argues for measured tariff revision, focusing on business impact and avoiding broad duties changes. He warns Massachusetts moves could trigger a new insurgent bloc and cites Payne Aldrich as a start toward practical reform while defending protection and farm product schedules.
Christian A. Schrader of the board of public works bought for 65000 dollars a building at the southeast corner of Meridian and Chesapeake streets. The Smiths, Louis F. and Edna S.S., were the lessors. The purchase is subject to a 25000 dollar mortgage to Crown Hill cemetery association. Schrader says the investment will be rented.
In Wabash Indiana Mrs Mordecai N H Fawcett died Friday following the death of her husband the previous Wednesday. The couple had attended her husband funeral when she suffered a fatal shock and passed away. Two infant children survive.
Mayor Shank announced plans to condemn inward opening doors at Tomlinson hall and have Building Inspector Winterrowd enforce outward opening doors. He proposes removing the east wall for an addition over the market house, creating a convention venue, and envisions future plans for a one story coliseum on East Washington street and a big auditorium for horse shows.
John Fanning brother of Joseph TF Fanning is appointed a Capitol policeman to serve on night duty. He previously worked in the county assessor's office.
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