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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1910
Page
5
Two hundred Indianapolis business men depart July 15 for a second trip to visit southern Indiana firms. The Indianapolis Trade Association aims to personally acquaint every Indiana businessman, planning further tours to Illinois and other states, expanding a cooperative outreach across the business community.
Claude Ford of 1240 Brookside avenue reported a home intrusion Monday night by a man who fled through a side window. The intruder later appeared at Ford’s barn Tuesday morning and gave his name as Ben Waller of 25 2177 N Rural street, deemed insane by Bicycle Officers Englebright and Hunter. Waller is suspected of prowling the area for days and may have been seen near a vacant house across Ford’s street.
Rushville Indiana reports Reinhart Higley of Mays aged 32 died after a three day illness from acute indigestion. His wife, previously married, lost her first husband on their first wedding anniversary and she married Higley seven months ago. In Washington Navy Secretary Meyer orders sale of Detroit Boston Concord and Winston vessels concluding their usefulness.
Chicago July 12 The sudden disappearance of Miss Cathryn Rush her mother and sister deepens a case tied to a supposed bandit killed by Cathryn Rushs fiancé Eleanor Cooper Ray Mahany identified by his mother as a friend of Cathyrns brother adds new questions Police plan to search the Rush home for letters Mahany allegedly wrote Jealousy cited as motive by the slain mans mother Cooper and John Rush questioned but deny prior contact with Mahany Cooper says he shot the man he took for a bandit and also fired at another man
Three women join the pharmacy and medical examinations in legislative rooms while two men answer questions. Italian Antonio Giorga from Pavia eyes practicing in Gary Indiana as boards, with several colleges represented. Medical exams span three days with lab work planned at Winona Technical School. veterinary tests see two candidates.
Washington July 12 The department of agriculture reduces living costs by selling all food tested by the bureau of chemistry and found pure to the highest bidder each Friday at noon. Cheese and margarine meeting standards of excellence were sold, with clerks bidding in the supplies as fast as offered. Prices were about half those in stores, though competition has at times driven prices above market value. All goods bear the government purity stamp.
La Crosse park commission refused a $10,000 memorial fountain from J Ole Storey of Oregon to Copeland park. Storey, a lumber baron and railroad owner, left in a rage for Oregon as the city argued the public favor for a Storey fountain would overshadow Copeland park.
Louisville financier embezzled from Fidelity Trust for over a decade, with a total shortfall around 8750,000. Directors plan to cover the shortage, while President Burr promises a full public statement after books are examined. Rooke allegedly funneled funds into the stock market and handled both private and general ledgers.
A mysterious blaze struck a frame garage at 206 Eastern Avenue just after 2 AM Tuesday, destroying Oliver Robbins’s large automobile and damaging the building. Firemen also report an attempted arson at a new house under construction at 3410 N Capitol Avenue where papers were set on fire on the floor.
The Indiana Association of Law Reporters adjourned its second national convention with old officers re-elected led by George A. Yoost of Wabash as president. Attendance was about 20 members amid a small gathering. next state meeting set for July 12 13, 2011. Strong belief favored individuality over uniform shorthand, while legislation to boost pay was deferred. Laura E. Bayless Frankfort drew national delegate duties. a program committee was named. The group was criticized for not affiliating with the national shorthand reporters association.
Garry Herrmann of Cincinnati was elected grand exalted ruler by acclamation at the Detroit Elks grand lodge meeting. Heavy rain and heat relief aided attendees as reports show the order now totals 325,000 with 30 new lodges formed this year while plans for summer events and drills occupy Bill Elk and the convention schedule.
A powder magazine at Cabot near this place exploded Tuesday, killing Samuel Rossie and injuring twenty others. The Standard Plate Glass Company magazine held 1,060 pounds of dynamite and 5,000 pounds of blasting powder. The blast was heard for miles and workers over 600 feet away were knocked down.
Kansas City July 12 Judge Ralph Lautshaw comments on divorce saying a former wife remains under a husband’s claim in the eyes of many, reversing a municipal court ruling that convicted Dr Milo E Hartman of attacking his former wife and fined him $400.
Washington July 12 The congressional committee on the cost of living detailed reasons for high prices yet left out a key factor. Solicitor McCabe of the department of agriculture notes the pure food law has raised prices by curbing adulteration and misbranding. He cites raspberry jam as an example where consumers pay more and receive what they pay for.
Governor Marshall attended the fourth annual commencement at the Indiana Boys School, the state reformatory for youths under 21, with Mrs. Marshall present. Thirty-one boys completed the instruction program, as 625 lads remain enrolled across the state, assigned by judges.
The Massachusetts commission approved Grand Trunk railway to build from Palmer to the Rhode Island line. New Haven railroad lost its bid, denied permission amid the dispute.
John Beyer confronted John Dana Victor Popasky and Marion Teiis in a city night school room above Reyers when he fired a revolver, striking Dana and causing a plaster hole as officers charged Beyer with shooting with intent to kill. The trio reportedly returned from class about midnight and were dancing in the room. The case was continued in police court.
Republicans in the Eighth district are forecast to win, with Beveridge's senator bid backed by Albert H. Vestal of Anderson who notes strong party unity. Madison county provides a solid ticket for state representatives Joseph Kinnard Moses Harmon and R D Kirkman, while H C Ryan seeks the senate and Loring Mellette eyes the joint seat. Cromer of Muncie may split the vote. progressives rise amid old machine influence.
The Slaney and Barrow salmon fishing season opened with the blessing of boats near Dunbrody Abbey. About fifty fishermen prayed as the Rev Father Walsh blessed nets and boats at sunset. A strong first day on the Barrow preceded record catches on Stiney near Ferry Carrig with salmon selling for 36 cents per pound.
In Bochum, two brothers named Neuhaus, trapped for four days, direct efforts of rescuers after a collapse wrecked three days of progress. Despite a 600 carload rock slide undoing work, authorities still believe the miners may be saved.
At the Nebraska Democratic county convention in Lincoln on July 12 William J. Bryan urged for a county option plank. The country option was adopted 134 to 31 amid interruptions and defections as Bryan prepares a state tour to push for the plank before the Grand Island convention on July 26.
London July 12 police brace for possible unrest as the Shackelton conciliation bill on women’s suffrage nears a Commons vote. If defeated, militant suffragettes threaten revolution. the measure would grant ballots to about one million property voting women already in municipal rolls.
In Edgemont South Dakota a surge of hoboes led the town to adopt a novel curb. Editor Harry Goddard used the fire bell to marshal volunteers who rounded up trespassers. Hoboes were doused with water from the fire hose and given the choice to leave or stay and be washed out of town.
Topeka Kansas July 12 Gov Stubbs reports Theodore Roosevelt has telegrammed to fix his single summer general address for August 31 in Kansas Col Roosevelt will speak at Ossmatomies during the John Brew celebration.
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