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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1910
Page
7
English aviator who crossed the Channel foresees a great future for the aeroplane. The daredevil oozes confidence about a flight to America and hints at a big prize to be sought.
A concise list of early aviation feats noting Louis Bleriot crossing the English Channel on July 25, 1969, Henry Farman flying 137.25 miles in four hours six minutes on November 3, 1909, Louis Paulhan reaching 4165 feet on January 17, 1910, Paulhan London to Manchester on April 28, 1910, Glenn H. Curtiss Albany to New York on May 29, 1910, and C H Rolls crossing the English Channel and returning on June 2, 1910.
London dispatch reports Charles Stewart Rolls, famed English aviator, plans to contest the 50 000 dollar London to Edinburgh and return prize offered by Lord Northcliffe after his Channel crossing. Rolls, praised by Aero Club members, says a transatlantic flight may come later and notes fuel sufficiency and a safe Dover start.
Paris reports Count DeLesseps congratulated Charles Rolls on Thursday’s round trip over the English Channel. DeLesseps, who tried a nonstop crossing, said Rolls made a wonderful flight and that favorable wind could have secured his own firsts. Rolls is praised as the first to stay aloft over water for an hour and a half and to cross in a bi plane.
Ten thousand woolen mill operatives in Olneyville and vicinity are placed on short time. Atlantic mills run four days a week while Barnscicle mills shut down Riverside plant operates three days weekly National Providence Valley Worsted and Maton mills run four days weekly and several smaller plants curtail operations.
June 3 Chicago A threatened coal industry crisis looms as Illinois operators and miners clash over terms. Leaders threaten to strike engineers and pump men to guard property during a suspension risking millions in losses from both wet and dry mines. Possible federal intervention by manufacturers is raised amid looming power shutdowns.
London reports King George VI turning 45, with formal visits to Marlborough House and a royal salute in St James Park and Windsor. Personal congratulatory messages flood in including Theodore Roosevelt, as public celebrations are planned for June 24.
Washington dispatch reports Bird S. Coler backs Gov. Harmon of Ohio as the 1924 Democratic presidential nominee, praising his sanity and strength and predicting a strong chance to win if nominated. The note mentions Mayor Gaynor as a possible contender but not the favored choice. A local Woolen Mill ad promotes two piece suits to order at $10.75 from S. J. Singer & Sons at 43 W. Washington St.
London dispatch says missionary societies and trade houses fear a mass uprising in China after a warning sent to foreign legations. Report notes a vast network of secret societies led by figures called the Triad, primarily anti-Manchu, backing the disturbance. Foreign office criticized by those closest to the condition in China.
Promoters claim Marmola Prescription Tablets let fat people slim by taking one tablet after meals and at night. They boast rapid losses up to a pound daily, without dieting or exercise, available in Detroit from Marmola Co. for seventy five cents per case.
Students of Chinese affairs warn that without drastic action the current tensions will escalate into a full scale conflict with foreigners. They say England must act now to curb the movements lest history repeat the Boxer uprising on a much larger scale.
United States cruiser New Orleans, with a Japanese and a British warship, is at Nankin China ready to land sailors to protect consulates and foreigners if riots occur. Nankin has placards calling for destruction of foreign life and property.
A June sale offers all wool two piece suits to order priced at 10.75. The notice emphasizes affordable tailoring options and early order benefits.
GAS CITY INd June 3 An automobile party visited the home of L M Sailors in a unconventional way. Missing the doorbell the car crashed into the front of the house breaking the bed room window and bricks in the yard. Mr and Mrs Sailors awoke to the sight of the visitors who sped away leaving a laprobe as a souvenir.
The post office report for May 1910 shows total receipts of 7264.36 dollars, a gain of 13856.42 dollars over May 1909.
In Anderson Indiana on June 13 a trial will retell the tale of a chest of gold alleged to have been taken by Joseph Beatson. Rudolph Zimmerman administrator of David Bowers estate sues over the chest long said to have rested under a bed. Witnesses testify to seeing the chest heavy enough for two men and valued between one hundred fifty thousand and two hundred thousand dollars.
Marion Indiana expects a summer training school at the Thirty eighth street school building starting Monday. The eight week session will teach primary through seventh grades including first through fourth grades.
Gray and blue summer suits made to order priced at 10 dollars 75 cents. J Singer & Sons advertise the custom clothing service at 43 West Washington Street.
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