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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1910
Page
1
Garfield works through the night to center opposition as leaders push a progressive platform. The move is described as a concession adopted by standout leaders and supported by Garfield in the campaign.
Col. Roosevelt, asked about the Ohio Republican convention at Columbus, said he wants a progressive platform. He privately backs James R. Warfield for the New York gubernatorial nomination, according to friends.
In Columbus Ohio the platform fight nears end with James E Garfield son of the martyred president leading the progressive line. Opponents pass amid feuding bosses and administration aides as talks with Burton Dick and others fail to settle on a candidate. Garfield’s platform endorses good intentions of Taft but not his administration and the convention opens with Longworth set to deliver the keynote.
Allan Robinson, president of allied real estate interests, warns New York could suffer a $250,000,000 holocaust that would ruin insurance companies and trigger financial disaster. He urges immediate steps to prevent disaster, citing insurance fears and construction in Manhattan. He compares potential fires to Baltimore and San Francisco incidents and notes winds could drive flames to the East Side tenement districts.
In Springfield on July 26 the miners executive board rejected the operators settlement and chose to continue the fight for all demands. They argued the Indianapolis drafted agreement would rob the men of wins they sought.
Revenue officers raid a central Kansas City opium den in a Chinese dive and seize opium valued at 25 000 dollars along with 27 950 dollars in gold and silver currency hidden in boxes and drawers within the den.
Washington July 26. Further tests of coaling battleships at sea will be made by the collier Vestal. One battleship of the Atlantic fleet will likely be selected for the trial and the Vestal equipped with new devices will attempt to fill the bunkers of the ship.
Coroner delays funeral as humane inspector finds no legal authority to intervene. One year eight month old Robert Byron Russell died of cholera infantum after no medical care. his parents, members of the Church of God, rely on prayer for healing. Inspector Merrill notes three children in the family have died similarly. they live near the Russell home in West Indianapolis with the church active in Alabama and Ohio streets.
The Security Trust Company was appointed receiver for the Interstate Bag and Envelope Company at a Monday afternoon session in Judge Leather's court. The envelope firm was in debt and its exact figure was not disclosed. The Security Trust Company said books were sent to determine the company’s standing, with results to be known Tuesday afternoon. Treasurer Arthur N. M. Jennings filed the petition for the receiver.
Samuel Gompers arrives in St Louis to prep for the AFL convention in November and declares he will not accept a pardon. He asserts he is fighting for constitutional rights and that the Supreme Court will affirm lower court findings, leading to his sentence and eventual pardon he does not want.
A fire on a Cob dock at the Brooklyn navy yard endangers a 1800 round eight inch ammunition load from the New Jersey. The Culgos lighter burns to the waterline as Hancock escapes. one seaman is badly burned. Fifteen aboard jump overboard, powder flare causes rapid spread.
Former Missouri governor Joseph W Folk told Seattle Democrats the Republican party is controlled by special interests and profits, urging Democrats to curb their power. He condemned tariffs as graft and warned the party must oppose protectionist schemes to retain relevance.
The column lays out Garfield and Is friends plank by plank promising to curb special interest influence in public offices. Calls for a public utilities commission and a general corporation commission, tighter banking supervision, personal liability for corporate officers, and strict penalties for misused corporate funds. It also supports Taft’s national policies and advocates publicity before elections, reform of primary laws, recall rights, and a shift to the commission form of municipal government.
Grand Island Nebraska July 26 Indicates Bryan will battle to insert a county option plank in the party platform as 886 delegates prepare to vote. Bryan vows to fight and may win over uninstructed delegates while instructed foes seek to kill the measure.
Washington July 26 Forty experts hired by the interstate commerce commission will begin Aug 1 the examination of the Hill and Harriman transcontinental and other lines in connection with the Rocky Mountain rate cases. It is estimated that 100000000 is involved in the rate reductions ordered by the commission subject to the results of this test.
Rockland Me July 26 crowds greet President Taft as he nears the end of his Maine cruise. The president arrives to a holiday scene with residents showing appreciation for his presence. He plans to spend Wednesday at Bidford pool.
United States remains the top buyer of Canadian mine products as reported by officials in Washington on July 26. The measure highlights the cross border trade prominence and the scale of U S demand for Canadian minerals.
President John N. Carey invites Indianapolis Trade Association members to a midsummer meeting on Tuesday evening July 26 at the Columbia club roof garden. The informal session aims to discuss future trade extension trips freight rates and publicity with leaders from manufacturing robbing and financial sectors expected to attend. The motto Que for all all for one frames the gathering.
Rae Wilbert the administratrix of the Edward W. Wilbert estate urges to recover a solitaire diamond ring valued at $400. Frank Males holds the ring and faces insolvency charges. A receiver is sought and $10 in damages is requested.
Partly cloudy and warm with thunder showers tonight and Wednesday. Indiana forecast notes similar conditions with warm temperatures and partly cloudy skies through the period. Sunrise and sunset times appear, but no specific dates are provided.
RBIOTERS INEXPERIENCED Officers believe situation now in hand and strikers cooling off.
PACTS recounts ten days of strike turmoil near Olivers two miles west of South Bend with two riots. Property damage pegged at 10000 dollars, one casualty, five arrests. Militia called within 90 minutes, 200 effect on trains as passengers fled and freight stalled. Wage talks failed. raise offered 10 to 18 percent vs 25 percent demanded.
South Bend enters a third day of rioting with guarded rail moves as Grand Trunk experiments with freight service. Officials report limited train disruption and a peaceful mood among locals, though violence flares at times and a large militia stands ready.
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