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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1910
Page
7
A zoologist dismisses the claim that sheep could be raised on gasoline, calling it absurd and not scientifically viable. The discussion centers on speculative feeding methods and their incompatibility with animal biology.
New York December 28 Col Astor offered 5000 to enter next Madison Square Garden show for a best bear dog. Dr William T Hornaday zoo director ridicules plan noting no cross between bear and dog is scientifically possible and suggests the animal could be a dwarf bear or a freak of nature. He questions the feasibility of creatures eating earth or limestone.
In a brief exchange, Miss Gladys reveals she has not been given wealth. Mr Snooch questions whether wealth or beauty matters, highlighting her lack of riches.
Eight members of the Indiana state board of agriculture will be elected at the fifty-ninth annual session opening January 3 at the statehouse. Retiring directors include Nowlin Hall Porter Conger Reed Hadley Anthony Van Natta Thompson. Gov Marshall and Mayor Shank will speak. Hadley to deliver annual address. Followed by livestock and agricultural group gatherings at the statehouse and hotels with multiple associations meeting January 3–6.
Frank Vaneck, a Cripple Creek mining man, donated his own glass eye to Sam W. Vidler after Vidler’s eye ice frostbitten and exploded while thawing it. Vidler wore a false eye. Vaneck kept an spare. Both men reportedly wear artificial eyes until Vidler receives a replacement.
International tellers and representatives for United Mine Workers offices arrive to count ballots. Anthony B. McGary watches for John P. White, H. F. McAuley watches for William Green. Tellers include William Young, William Feeney, William Fitzsimmons, and Thomas Pascoe. Colorado returns show Lewis and Perry at 60 percent while White and Green trail McCullough and Hayes for vice president.
Congressman Cullop reports from Washington that the Bloomington post office contract will cost 100000 dollars. Bids to be let early spring with plans ready February 1.
London reports Mrs. Clarke sister of Emmeline Pankhurst dies in Brighton after release from prison following a suffragette raid on Parliament. Authorities allegedly mistreated her with harsh prison conditions and coarse meals. Demand for parliamentary investigation planned.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered the Louisville and Nashville railroad to pay the difference in through rate after granting an unwarranted favor to the Mexico Transfer Company of El Paso. The shipment from Evansville Indiana to El Paso passed via East St. Louis and drew higher tariffs from other lines not consulted.
The board of safety rejects the mayor's demands to reduce Fire Captain Deischlager and Lieut. Stringer without formal charges. President William E B Davis says charges must be filed in a regular manner. The mayor agrees to follow the board, while signaling potential public disclosure of the firemen's remarks.
In honor of Indianapolis poet and benefactor Mrs Elia Hartwig Kalley a twin tree and Indiana author's memorial New Year s and birthday reception will be held December 29 30 at the live steam sanatorium 431 North Alabama street Mrs Kalley founder of the Hartwig Kalley national home missionary association and the Hartwig Kalley museum is listed in Who s Who in the World international encyclopedia.
The article outlines Joseph G. Robin’s complex business ties with figures such as George Westinghouse and Otto Kelsey. It notes his control of the Northern Bank of New York and Washington Savings Bank, doubts about depositors’ recovery, and his forced removal from a sanitarium as investigators probe his sanity and financial activities.
At the Brotherhood of Home Presbyterian church monthly meeting on Tuesday night J P Durham appointed members to work with the Ladies Aid to plan a reception for Rev Augustus S Buchanan and family. A committee was named with the deacons board to aid the poor. Treasurer reports showed good finances and C A Mallory Joseph P Durham and O W Nottingham were named to the entertainment committee. Refreshments followed.
Madrid reports Gomara island in the Canary group struck by a terrible tornado that killed about 150 people and left many villages wrecked. Government relief requested as hunger claims grow among survivors. Gomara spans thirty five by eleven miles with fertile valleys and San Sebastian housing 16 000 inhabitants.
A special meeting of the park board convened in new city hall quarters to discuss a Fall Creek alignment from Thirty-fourth to Thirty-eighth streets. Linton A. Cox and other property owners attended along with Park Architect George E. Kessler as plans contemplate purchasing about thirty acres for roughly $30,000, with a final decision expected soon.
Deputy United States Marshal D. C. Rankin arrested Andrew Pampko in Hammond for violation of internal revenue laws. Pampko appeared before Commissioner U. L. Surprise, waived examination, and posted a $200 bond for the next federal grand jury appearance.
Two Mulberry Center youths ordered ham and eggs in Lafayette Indiana. They sabotaged sugar with ketchup, defied the proprietor, and paid for the ruined sugar and eggs after the officer intervened. The hat was returned and the lads settled the bill.
The Democratic joint committee on appointments in the senate and house met in Senator Salem Clark's office to review applicants for legislative jobs. Chairmen Proctor and Racey presented lists with six categories totaling 43 positions, under a self-imposed $15,000 limit, awaiting caucus approval.
Washington December 28 Senator Carter of Montana and Senator Dick of Ohio created a scene at the White House as Carter arrived with Montana girls and Dick led a line of West Point cadets. The cadets waited about a half hour to see the president.
RECORD FOR SMALLNESS New York Dec 28 The Grant sailed for Europe with a record small passenger list two first-class and eight second-class passengers The two first cabin travelers were R L Herman and Mrs F R Humphrey who will have seventy five deck and cabin stewards aboard for the voyage.
West Union Ohio December 28 The Adams county vote selling probe widens as Prosecutor Stevenson vows prison for any partial confessions. Judge Blair warns leniency will end if indicted citizens refuse full truth. 1000 indictments expected after three precincts reviewed next week. Sam Howell, Civil War veteran 84, traveled eighteen miles to admit a $15 vote payment miscalculation.
A boy rejects becoming a minister and complains about clothing that buttons up the back in a brief Petter’s Bazaar fragment. The line captures a humorous clash between childhood aspirations and formal dress.
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