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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1910
Page
7
Myrtle Zahm, 24, told how she escaped City hospital four years ago while a patient charged with theft. A sympathetic nurse aided her in leaving in her nightgown, then she returned home and later wed. Detectives traced her to Washington street and re-arrested her.
Two inmates broke from the U S military prison at Leavenworth Kansas around 11 a m when gates were opened to bring in sand guards ordered halt and fired William J Laughlin Miles City Montana was killed Charles K Armington wounded and escaped Maj Stevens deployed troops to pursue the fugitives
Special to The Sun. Walton Indiana July 26 nearly every resident joined to battle a disastrous blaze that swept Fife s blacksmith shop the Roke livery stables the Fry house and barn and Bishop s abandoned canning factory causing about 25000 in losses. An unknown person started the fire by setting coal oil and shavings in the old canning factory building.
Grover Siler was fined ten dollars and costs after being found liable for IGE fraud in a case brought by Alice Meek. Inspector Isidore Wulfson testified. Grover admitted he weighed ice only on request and claimed he did not know the ice was short. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Frank Baker led the proceedings before Judge Pritchard. Grover claimed he did not weigh ice unless customers asked.
Chicago report says attorney Barry guesses Mr. Rawn's estate at 100000 to 150000 dollars, denying millionaire status. Temporary administrator to be appointed before opening safety vaults. will filed but probate petition not yet filed, delaying access.
Judge Collins urged modesty after finding Morris Manley 16 Michael Shea 15 Andrew Binker 16 and Earl Kessee 17 swimming in Pleasant Run near Southeastern Ave Monday afternoon. He warned they would face no punishment if the offense is not repeated.
Barcelona, July 26, 10000 troops and 2000 gendarmes occupied strategic points across the city after a report of imminent revolution. The city is effectively under martial law though the constitution remains intact.
Supervisor Williard E. Hotchkiss announced the federal census will place Chicago under 2,200,000 with computations sent to Washington for final use. He also confirmed the school census count of 2,100,000 as essentially correct.
Otis Coleman a 10 year old colored boy faced a malicious trespass charge after scratches appeared on a motor vehicle owned by M N Teale at Tenth and Missouri. Teale admitted he had detectives arrest Otis for stealing a revolver but did not claim Otis admitted wrongdoing. The court admonished Teale to post signs marking the private alley and continued the hearing.
Five men in a car collided with a street car at Texington Street and Western Avenue in Chicago early Tuesday. The impact hurled the auto to the curb and scattered the occupants’ clothes. Three men, William Clark John Cleary and Benjamin Green, are perhaps fatally injured.
Kansas City July 26 F R Bigler survived a railroad crash 23 years ago with a missing left leg and right arm. He learned to adapt, earning a living as purchasing agent for McGowan Small & Morgan, and he now helps others facing similar losses by sharing practical skills and encouragement.
Final preparations for the thirty-first triennial conclave begin as Chicago readies a 20 mile parade for August 9 with 50 000 participants 42 bands and 300 000 excursionists. An army of 15000 hotel reservations 100000 visitors and 150000 fueled by a $150 000 budget. A medical staff of over 100 physicians will line the parade route for heat and fatigue emergencies. Heavily organized host committees operate in the loop district to ensure a spectacular national event.
In Washington Indiana Mrs. Howard Stewart received severe burns when a gasoline can exploded while she was cooking a noonday meal Tuesday. She tried to fight a burning stove burner as another flame flared, and the reservoir ignited.
July 26 Atlantic City reports police massed along the sea front to convert beach space into a public park. Officers demolished open-air sand studios set up by artists and boys, ending a years-long, income-earning niche that attracted coins from passersby.
Leon Butler, motorman for the Pittsburg Railways, struck and killed his 11-year-old son when the boy darted in front of his car. He brought the cart to a stop and left work, later learning from Mrs. Butler that the boy had died.
The June 1910 report filed in federal court by receiver Harry J. Milligan shows earnings of 316.11.15, operating expenses of 1,521.45, and net earnings of 4,896.70. Construction work and balasting on the line totaled 5,948.48 during the month.
In Franklin township the motion to form a separate Bethel township with its own school prompts a court hearing. Acton’s existing school is condemned and Bethel's proposed $40,000 building faces bond funding, with Acton residents skeptical about funds for years. Trustee Henry Brown testifies on the bond issue amid debate over 140 potential beneficiaries.
A newspaper notice offers a new method claimed to cure asthma at the sender's expense. It targets long standing and recent cases, including those who failed with inhalers and fumes, urging readers to request the free treatment coupon.
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