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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1910
Page
2
Chicago dispatch reports the start of the federal beef trust probe with witnesses called individually after a delay to prep grand jurors. Secret service guards at stockyards monitor summoned witnesses to prevent pre testimony discussions and avoid immunity baths for potential violators.
The Twentieth Century Limited train between New York and Chicago derailed near St. Johnsville New York after striking a broken rail. Engineer John Shanlon was killed and fireman Wendell died. Several others were injured though no passengers suffered severe injuries.
A fog bound collision on the Mobile and Ohio railroad just north of Mobile left one trainman dead and three others injured. The crash involved an engine and a freight train. Investigators surveyed the wreck as responders tended to the injured and secured the scene.
Desperate measures failed to save Paris as debris dam under Pont de l Alma exploded to free flooded Seine waters. The bridge was damaged yet not destroyed while vast areas and suburbs flooded to second stories. Red Cross summoned as water supplies dwindle and fear of pestilence grows. Fire engines rush to save threatened homes as Apaches terrorize vacant houses. Many residents seek refuge on upper floors or roofs amid countless boat rescues.
Lawrence Jackson, crippled as a child by a kicking horse accident, was removed from guardianship and placed in the Julia Work training school at Plymouth, Ind., by Judge Fox. Once living with Mr and Mrs Frank Taylor west of Richmond, he had been under county guardians and his mother is deceased with an unable father.
Richmond Ind. spent 113,92.02 dollars on city improvements in the past year, a record for the period, per city engineer Fred Charles at the council meeting. The report notes one exception to the otherwise record activity.
The city of Indianapolis collected 6070.69 from traction companies as the interurban franchise tax for 198, noting a sharp increase from 1908. The larger sum reflects higher interurban traffic entering and leaving the city last year.
An early 20th century ad proclaims Bromo Quinine as a universal cure for the common cold, asserting relief in one day and total cure in two days with bold claims and medical authority figures.
Oak circle No 1 of the Independent Ancient Order of Druids will hold a card party at their hall on West Street and Vermont Avenue Wednesday evening January. The event aims to raise funds for lodge activities and community support.
Cecil Owen of the Colonial theater was named a popular figure by 500 Sun newsboys and carriers who attended a Monday night vaudeville. Paul Seigle led the group with eight Sun circulators in tow, praising acts from the Four Mortons to the Sandor trio and the Coloniscope pictures.
Ripley County example shows funds flowing to and from the state educational fund. Albertson notes the county paid 22291.62 and received 17832.12 due to below average children. In counties with more children returns exceed contributions, while wealth and population affect allocations.
Reports from Indiana towns recount a teen suspect in a brutal assault at Daleville leaving 52 year old Lee Melson near death with a fractured skull. In LaPorte, heirs to Belle Gunness estate may gain over 2000 dollars pending court approval. A Monroe City area farmer James Shouse, 50, drowned in a concrete water tank after a final note. In South Bend Edward Hostetter killed Mrs Melford Price during a failed dog attack. Evansville bank Citizens National plans to raise capital after closing and reopening details uncertain. Fort Wayne Joseph B Anderson, former Hosier Casualty manager, died by stepping in front of a Wabash train.
James L. Ewell and John D. Long of the National Association of Manufacturers will discuss the ship subsidy and export trade before the Indianapolis Board of Trade on Wednesday evening January 26. The NAM, long associated with the open shop and defense councils, also runs a strong foreign department pushing exports and publishes Export American Industries to aid American exporters in expanding national prosperity and overcoming trade obstacles.
The nominating committee led by President Walton L. Dynes announces nominees for the Commercial Club regular ticket for a two year term. Listed are John N. Carey, Lewis A. Coleman, John H. Furnas, Henry Jameson, Charles J. Lynn, W. K. Stewart, Ross H. Wallace, and John R. Welch. Election is Monday Feb 14 in the club billiard and chess room from 10 am to 4 pm. resident members in good standing may vote in person.
In Kokomo Indiana a 4 week old girl was adopted by Charles Caster of Galveston after a telephone appeal from Ruth Myers' child’s mother. The scene in court was emotional as Caster embraced the infant and expressed gratitude, promising a loving home.
In Kokomo Indiana on Court Street a pedlroom worker connected with Wes Simpeon faced the circuit court. He appeared voluntarily and was fined and sentenced after the judge reviewed the case. The proceedings were described as held at the meeting of the ways with emphasis on the legal action taken.
Kirkpatrick described a poker room on S Main Street with many details. Roll M Cooper defended him, and after the account, the court fined him five dollars and costs and sentenced him to ten days in jail, suspended on good behavior.
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