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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1910
Page
2
Crowds watch the Seine as it rises toward a crest while officials predict a decline after the flood peaks. Troops redeployed to Alfortville Ivry Charenton and Gennevilliers assist dam construction and warn displaced residents as exodus continues and many homes deemed unsafe.
Attorney Fred Hoffstadt announces as Republican candidate for Marion County representative. He backs Senator Beveridge and is noted as a leading orator. Jesse E. Miller, a druggist with Miller & Hoskins, also seeks the legislature and commands strong support in drug circles.
A sequence of reader testimonials from Coldwater Michigan Springfield Massachusetts Rochester Indiana and Ethel Indiana describe cures of epilepsy fits spasms and St Vitus dance after using Dr Miles Restorative Nervine. Several families report long relief after completing multiple bottles.
Washington Feb 11 Taft and Aldrich held a White House conference focusing on amendments to the interstate commerce law and the possible consequences of upcoming Supreme Court decisions in the American Tobacco and Standard Oil cases. Taft plans a New York Lincoln birthday speech to stress party pledges and actions against trusts.
The June 10 Manual Training High class met to elect officers but faced a censor dispute. Harold Bradley withdrew after threats of resignation by censor Miss Foy. Bradley offered to resign and a motion to accept his resignation drew applause, with the class adjourning to meet next Tuesday with the principal.
In Ottawa Illinois on February 1 a divorce was granted to Lieut James R. Combs of the United States navy from Miss Isabel St. George Joyce. The couple had wed in Philadelphia two years ago in a celebrated society ceremony. The reportion claim led to the dissolution.
A special council committee continues the inquiry into the lighting fixtures contract at the new city hall. Mayor Shank and officials including Detective Coffin, Rubush, Schrader, and O Reilly testified as telegrams and rival bids from Hatfield Electric Cassidy Sons and Morreau Gas Fixture were examined.
Chicago plans a campaign fund of at least 100000 to back the dry Chicago drive. Every ward and each precinct will form sub organizations. Walls and stands will be plastered with multilingual posters as meetings are held nightly in every ward toward April election night.
A mine cave-in beneath the Erie railroad and Laurel Line third rail system at South Pittston halted traffic today. The incident caused graphic damage and heavy disruption to rail operations.
Theodore Roosevelt Jr plans to wed Eleanor Alexander after he returns from abroad in June. He will resume work at a Connecticut carpet factory in the interim. The engagement announcement stirred surprise in society as details are arranged to fit the ex president’s schedule.
Commander Robert E Peary said in Washington on February 11 that if retired as a rear admiral he will devote his life to Arctic and Antarctic study and aid America’s progress in those fields. He welcomed the Senate passage promoting him to rear admiral and noted the Roosevelt ship offer for a National Geographic Society Antarctic expedition.
A skeptical look at C. W. Post of Battle Creek supporting free expression against labor unions. The piece debunks a rumor that a wrecked car carried empty peanut shells shipped to Posts establishment and praises Post for opposing labor graft.
H. H. Stann woke at 2:30 AM to flames at his home, 442 Walcott Street, while others were away. The blaze spread to 444 Walcott Street causing minor damage next door. loss to Stann’s home estimated near $2. A second fire later at 442 and 444 Agnes Street was caused by a defective flue, affecting a double frame dwelling occupied by O. Bradford and Glenn Duncan.
Noble Building Munro filed a petition asking the court to require Albert E. Munro to pay monthly support and attorney fees. The couple married in July last year, separated in December, and she alleges a separation contract was signed under false pretenses. She asks the contract to be annulled and seeks return of goods.
The Erie railroad vestibule train No. 6 from Cleveland to New York derailed near Painted Post New York after a brake failure. The dining car left the tracks at five miles an hour, tossing passengers from berths and causing several severe bruises.
Spackes beat the Nationals in a Marton alley match series. Nationals totaled 2907 while Spackes posted 5091. Mel Knox led pins with 8, and teammate Bumb rolled 354. Twice the Spackes hit the ten century class.
Mrs. Anna M. Amsden aged 77 mother of bicycle policeman Fred Ameden died Thursday at her home 1238 Mahowe Avenue. She was a widow and had lived with her son who has been in poor health for some time.
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