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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1910
Page
1
Taft reviews parades as Will ends Independence Day celebration with a speech to educators. The article notes a split between the president and his son over the safe and sane approach to public displays.
President Taft toured three cities in Independence Day celebrations. He reviewed parades in Everett Somerville and Boston and spoke at the National Educational Association convention at Harvard stadium. A dispute with Charlie Taft over Burgess Point fireworks law adds a lighter note to the day.
William Ryan was killed and Edward Ryan wounded when City Marshal Walter Baldwin of Onarga shot during a struggle after arresting Edward for disturbance. The incident occurred during Independence Day pre celebrations in Krankaeref Illinois as a Gilman party resisted arrest and tried to rescue Edward.
A fire in Allentown, Pennsylvania, wrecked the Home of the Good Shepherd. Fourteen people rescued in nightclothes, including ten crippled orphans and three elderly women. A six year old boy, Robert Rader, was accused of starting the blaze with a firecracker celebrated by neighbors. Women, aided by men, evacuated children from cots as smoke filled the building. One woman used her skirt as a pouch to carry three babies to safety.
Five boys were seriously injured when a keg of gunpowder prematurely exploded in Pottsville Pennsylvania on Independence Day. They were taken to various hospitals as doctors assess the severity of their injuries.
Melville Weston Fuller, chief justice of the US Supreme Court, dies at 6:30 am in Bar Harbor Maine. Born February 11 1833 in Augusta Missouri he served as chief justice since 1888 and administered oath of office to six presidents. His death opens vacancies including Moody and prompts discussion of successors President Taft and Gov Hughes named as possible picks.
The capital is shocked by the unexpected death of Chief Justice Fuller who left for his summer home after the May 31 adjournment declaring himself fit. He had assigned the fall calendar including Standard Oil and tobacco trust cases. No justices remain in Washington.
Chicago July 4 Joseph Glumski 32 an incorrigible burglar had his life sentence for a robbery reduced to one to ten years after admitting truth before Judge Barnes Glumski also exonerated Fred Vogt and Michael McKervitt leading to a new trial for the trio
The excerpt describes the final edition produced late in the afternoon containing the day’s news as The Sun’s most template edition. It emphasizes the edition’s role as the complete daily wrap.
Independence Day program at Indianapolis Motor Speedway features a 200 mile Cope Trophy race with drivers Louis and Arthur Chevrolet Ray Harroun Johnny Aitken and Bob Burman among entrants. Prize money totals 800 to the winner 500 to the victor plus others.
Races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will go on this afternoon rain or shine. Officials ensured the event proceeds despite weather conditions.
In a misty Fourth of July morning game, Indianapolis defeats Toledo 1 run to 0 after early scoring ends. Highlights include Howley returning as catcher for Indianapolis, Abbott pitching for Toledo, and umpire adjustments as Ferguson is sidelined by a knee injury.
Indianapolis and Louisville hosts feature battery pairings as teams Toledo Columbus and St Paul Minneapolis clash in a sequence of morning games. Batteries list Kaler Carisch Halla Schreck Gehring Kelly Owens and other names across venues.
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In Philadelphia the Phillies beat the Athletics 8 to 4 with Fisher, Warhoop, Sweeney and Mitchell contributing. Washington split with Boston, and Cleveland edged Detroit 2 to 0 as Donovan and Schmidt worked the batteries. Chicago hosted St. Louis where Spade and Kinster led the scoring in a 2 to 0 showcase.
Oklahoma City reported that Indian chiefs attend the Big Sun and Willow dances at Big Jake's Crossing. The notice notes restricted participation and attendance by tribal leaders, reflecting ongoing tribal ceremonial practices.
Reno crowds buzzed as Jim Jeffries refused to fight on the canvas contractors laid for the Johnson bout. He offered to use Johnsons canvas instead, after meeting Corbett and Berger. Johnson agreed to change canvass as Reno prepared for the long-awaited showdown.
Anderson Indiana July 4 Beveridge chief speaker at Independence Day event held by Associated Charities of Anderson and the Industrial School. He denounces greed as the curse of the age and urges citizens to enthrone intelligence, patriotism, and humanity over party and wealth. He champions fair profit, equal opportunity, and national unity.
Partly cloudy conditions prevail with likely showers tonight and Tuesday. The report notes a weather outlook for Indiana with similar cloud cover.
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