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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1910
Page
9
Former Nebraska figure William Jennings Bryan declares he was sold out by liquor interests and denounces Republican and Populist support for county option. He vows to remain active in politics, accusing opponents of betraying the state to liquor interests and framing the issue as a moral fight.
At Lincoln July 27 the Nebraska Republican platform endorsed Taft while opposing Cannonism and praising the insurgent movement in and out of Congress. Congressman Norris offered a resolution urging votes for progressive measures and solidarity with insurgents. The convention chose the state central committee and adjourned amid remarks on the Democratic convention at Grand Island. Senator Brown dismissed the Democratic platform as useless or ornamental.
Delegates in Des Moines debate platform provisions as liberal insurgents push to oppose constitutional resubmission of temperance and condemn Cosson law enforcement. Ottumwa hears Mayor Fillips trial for drunkenness, while Bryan allies caution against national endorsements at the state convention.
The Indiana railroad commission reduced log-haul rates after a Sanders & Egbert Co. complaint. The Chicago & Erie line’s 8 cent log rate Disko to South Bend dropped to 6 cents, and the Toledo St. Louis & Western 14.5 cent Michigantown to Goshen rate fell to 7 cents. The changes take effect August 25.
Ottumwa Iowa July 27 delegates gather to draft platform and elect a new state central committee. A three cornered fight over local option pits factions for brief local option plank against dropping the issue and backing prohibition in a strong plank amid Republican split over Gov Carroll indictment.
The yacht Mayflower steamed south toward the summer capital with President Taft and Mrs. Moore aboard after a brief stop in Biddeford Maine. The presidential party came ashore during the respite before continuing their voyage.
Civic organizations in Indianapolis urged joint action to host national conventions. F F Chandler of the advertising bureau outlined plans and Speer explained bureau work. Will H Brown pressed unity among civic groups and support for small factories and local boosters. Carl G Fisher proposed billboard advertising and Belt Railroad land for manufacturers.
New York July 27 The frozen ghost of the Cook Peary controversy was revived in the heat as Livingston Lorraine editor of the Tourist Magazine demanded proof that Peary reached the pole in a letter to Hampton's Magazine. The Tourist plans to publish on magazines facts and statements from those who accompanied both men on their expeditions.
Springfield IL July 27 two killed and two fatally injured when an Illinois traction system car collided with a four person automobile at Ferris Crossing ten miles east of the city. The deceased are J P Ferris and Mrs N A Mansfield.
In Europe and the United States the total number of military airships completed is 27, with nearly as many more under construction. Germany leads with 13 completed craft, France seven, and others including Italy and Belgium also noted. Remaining nations hold one each. The smallest is the German Clouth at 1,700 cubic metres and 22 mile speed. lengths range 100 to 450 feet. the largest Zeppelins I II and IIV hold 12,000 to 15,000 cubic metres.
Socialistic leader Eugene Debs lies seriously ill in Rochester Minnesota seeking medical care at the Mayo brothers clinic. Reported condition is serious though the exact cause is not learned and no official details are available.
Tokyo reports a major uprising as Japan plans annexation of Korea. Governors rush troop mobilization. an August announcement is expected. Koreans are flocking home from Mexico and Hawaii, with rebels arranging arms imports to oppose the move.
In Chicago a six story cotton waste warehouse burned on Wednesday. Three men are believed killed in the blaze while forty girls escaped via a fire escape thanks to a drill they had practiced.
Paris July 27. M Rochette, central figure in the Rochette affair, found guilty of illegal operations and sentenced to two years in prison and fined $600. The conviction shocks observers and may implicate former Premier Clemenceau, Premier Briand, Chief of Police Leone, and others. Rochette likened to Charles W Morse of France.
New York transit stats show 1,239,126,898 passengers rode ten months ending May 1, an increase of 116,000,000 from last year. Public Service Commission notes the figure explains big subway spending, with 60 million proposed for new lines, yet still seen as inadequate.
In London, Prince Maiyo joins the Duchess of Devenham and guests for late dining at the Savoy. Vanderpole awaits, tensions rise over a mysterious affair tied to Fynes and duplicates. Penelope Morse and Grace Redford observe, while General Sheriff recounts Japa nese campaigns and Maiyo’s bravery.
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