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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1910
Page
1
New York reports a brutal blizzard the worst in 22 years driving people to shelter and causing five deaths in the city. snow totals reach 14 inches at dawn with a 75 mile per hour wind and widespread transportation disruption.
Springfield Mass January 15 The blizzard the worst in years claims two lives as traffic across western Massachusetts remains tied up and services struggle to cope with the storm.
Nantucket Shoals lightship No 8, with 15 sailors and two wireless operators, fought a fierce gale off Newport bound for aid from revenue cutter Gresham after breaking from moorings. The vessel carries a nine ton mushroom anchor and 1000 feet of chain yet was torn from position. No. 8 is the first sight of America for mariners until reaching safety.
Boston faces a severe wind and snow storm with heavy drifts along the coast from Delaware breakwater to Ports mouth New Hampshire and from Indiana to the Atlantic. The storm moves northeast toward maritime provinces and could reach 15 inches of snowfall. Wind speeds reach 40 to 70 miles an hour. Only two vessels have left Boston harbor since the storm began.
Richard Olney lies near death at Brookline hospital after abdominal surgery. President Cleveland’s law adviser was reported in critical condition following the operation, with officials stating he remains at death's door amid uncertain prognosis.
On January 15 the proposal for a match race between Louis Paulhan and Glenn Curtiss would see the rivals fly from opposite field ends toward Mount Wilson. Paulhan aims to scale about 4,000 feet to honor the observatory while Curtiss vies to topple altitude records set at 4146 feet.
A Friday night scare on Central avenue and Eleventh street ended with police at two homes after Mrs. Eliza M. Barnett reported a burglar. No one believed a crime occurred. confusion centered on F J Lahr attempting entry via a second story window, mistaken for a break in, prompting a late call to police.
County Commissioners Von Hake and Kervan decided to pay two weeks wages for custodian Gus Haller and other courthouse staff despite Republicans employed under a December contract. They stated the payments are not for services rendered under any explicit contract and plan to test the contract's legality in court.
Major Escott will lead Salvation Army revival services at 33 and Capitol avenue with morning, afternoon, and evening meetings. Rev Joshua Starefield preached Friday. In two weeks the army aided 141 families with groceries 105 fuel 50 rent 1 clothing 18 meals 6 lodgings 21.
Laura White a 65 year old heiress from Virginia with California ranches and Indiana lands left $100000 to hospitals and homes for the incurables in a will found with her body mutilated by rats. The document directed ten daily examinations by doctors and, on the tenth day, piercing her heart three times to ensure death was real.
Miss Hilza Beth Smith of Laproto, Ind has been arrested for complicity with Lamphere in the Gunness murder. Police report the arrest was made on January 15.
Memphis report shows many society women suffered large losses in cotton futures as the market slumped. Notably Mrs. Frank Burley, a leading social figure, reportedly lost about $10,000, with others losing from $1,000 to $35,000.
Three Metropolitan School of Music students Elinor Cox Josephine Zartman and Ione Mater perform with Severin the pantomimist at the Colonial theater They praise Severin's courtesy and the theater managements cooperation and the interpreter also commends the effort of all involved.
New York trading surged as a late bank statement showing a cash gain of about 20 million dollars spurred buying. Morgan brokers purchased large blocks, lifting the market more than two points and ending the session strong and active.
Miss Mabel Retinhouse appeared in police court amid charges raised by Patrolman Keating after an incident at Pine and Georgia streets. The judge postponed ruling until Monday to verify the existence of Miss Ida Retinhouse, the other woman suspected in the case.
Five Gorman brothers meet in Cripple Creek Colorado for a reunion at J. B. Gorman’s home. The clan includes J S Gorman and brothers James Joseph from Indiana, Peter and W E who stayed in Illinois. An eastern brother, city broke, was jailed for horse stealing after landing in town. another was fined for a shave. The tale reflects mismatched expectations of Cripple Creek’s rough character.
The signed contracts of outfielder Delehanty and third baseman Murch arrived at Manager Carr's office Saturday morning. Each player expressed satisfaction with salary terms and looked forward to improved performance. Delehanty said he would excel for Indianapolis after Louisville, and Murch expected to adapt to the American Association and prove himself.
Springfield NL January 15 The railroads won their first victory in the two cent fare law fight when Judge Humphrey overruled the attorney general’s demurrer and held that the federal court has jurisdiction The temporary injunction against enforcement by the receivers of the Chicago Peoria and St Louis Railroad remains in effect until further orders
Mayor Shank in the Majestic building on Saturday met with men seeking public work and appointments as Dr. Eugene Buehler had not yet tendered his resignation as city sanitarian. The mayor plans to recommend Dr. Ira Dunlavy to succeed Dr. Busi vt oe.
The attorney general obtains a right under common law to proceed against alleged insurance monopolies. Judge Weir overruled the defendants demurrer and allowed introduction of evidence on alleged rate fixing. The case aims to show acts detrimental to public interest by restraining competition in setting insurance rates. The five insurers had challenged the absence of a statute and claimed no common law power to sue.
John W. Claypool named executor by George Rhodius disclaims Lehnert suit as lacking facts to show interest in the estate. Claypool says Lehnert relies on possession of Rhodius will and notes a second alleged will not yet admitted to probate that would leave Rhodius property to Elma Dare.
An immigrant named Netsel appeared before Judge Bliss in Denver on January 15 seeking naturalization. He claimed Congress has 24 members and the president makes the twenty fifth, then muddled on polygamy and wives before the judge ruled he was not ready to become a citizen.
The will of Prof. Herman B. Chamberlain, killed by a Pennsylvania passenger train in Irvington in December, was probated Saturday. He left all property to his wife Elva S. Chamberlain. It was rumored the railroad company may pay Mrs. Chamberlain about 1900 dollars as compensation.
Washington report says peace between insurgents and regulars is temporary as caucus mechanics tempers conflict. Taft, Hayes, and Dwight issue declarations showing a buried hatchet for now while plans to fill the Ballinger-Pinchot inquiry panel proceed. Insurgents maintain they won a limit on the speaker’s voting control.
Chicago coal buyers roam the Indiana field begging for coal at any price as operators lack suitable cars for annual contracts. Railroads take much of the mined coal for locomotives, and an agent of Western Consolidated Coal Co offers to buy carloads to trainloads at operator chosen prices.
A police error misreported the raid site. The raid occurred at 535 Washington Street, not 5 N. East Street where a Greek lodger resided. Readouts of state names caused confusion, leading to the incorrect address in early dispatches.
White Oak colliery Archbold breaker boys refuse wage rise and strike, closing the mine and putting 400 miners out of work. Nearby, 165 delegates head to the miners convention in Indianapolis to push for a 20 percent wage increase.
A furnace repairman disappeared after visiting Otto Lieber at 40 N Alabama Street on Friday. Mrs Lieber called a repair map and a man arrived with a wrench then left the basement with the tool and did not return. Detectives hold the wrench as evidence.
Lucy Leach a longtime Grand Opera House custodian died at noon Saturday while talking with friends in the building she loved after forty years of service. She knew theatrical affairs and people from the era of legitimate drama to vaudeville and was remembered for her memory and singing talents. She had a brother living in the west.
Sharon Pennsylvania January 15. Gen Charles Miller of Franklin seeks a divorce from Mrs Emma A Miller. She is held under guard at a sister’s home while summons are prepared. Mrs Miller’s private attorney M R Dean travels to Franklin to file a cross suit. Sheriff Williams notes a $100000 settlement demand, which Gen Miller declines due to illness.
John T. Norsworthy a book salesman who had been reported killed on the Denver and Rio Grande tracks near Florence was released from the Pueblo city jail He promised the police chief he would quit drinking Norsworthy had repeatedly clashed with officers during visits to Pueblo and questions about the dead man identified with him lingered but he offered that thefts may have taken papers while he was intoxicated.
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