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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1910
Page
1
Brockins will conduct an endurance air test at Speed Way Park on Wednesday. A Wright biplane will attempt to soar for several hours at sustained speed, aiming to showcase flight stamina and prove practical endurance for air travel.
Exhibition flights by W. A. Brookins and Ralph Johnstone in two Wright biplanes. A quadruple flight of four machines piloted by Archie Hoxsey F. P. Coffyn A. L. Welsh and W. A. Brookins in a short circle competition. A novelty race with two Wright biplanes circling in opposite directions. A match race over one and a half miles. A mud overland wind wagon over two and a half miles. A match race between A. L. Welsh and W. A. Brookins in Wright biplane. An attempt by W. A. Brookins to break the world's altitude record.
WV A Brookins the Dayton boy aviator will attempt to break the world altitude mark on Wednesday at the Speedway. He rose to 2083 feet Monday and says a 5 to 6 hour endurance flight may entertain spectators. The Wright brothers may try the official endurance record if weather allows. Four biplanes are to fly with a match race between the Overland wind wagon and a Wright biplane.
The Wright brothers court fight against Paulhan and Curtiss advances as judges dissolve temporary injunctions, arguing the public may gain aviation access. Wilbur and Orville Wright pursue protections for their patents and expect the trial to raise costs, while the key issue is whether vertical rudders counteract spin in competing aeroplanes.
J H Mars in a Curtiss biplane left Topeka at 5 10 a m bound for Kansas City. After a motor failure he descended then resumed at 7 30 am. He plans to reach Overland Park with two stops. A successful flight could win 2000. A squall at Midland caused damage and delays before completing the last 15 miles in 24 minutes.
Briston Tennessee today unveiled a monument at Sycamore Shoals to honor frontier heroes of the Kings Mountain era. The event gathered local residents and dignitaries to pay tribute to the region's historic figures and their legacy.
Berlin faces a cloudburst toll over a million dollars with fires and water flooding streets and subways. More than 300 dead, possibly over 400, and widespread rail and communications damage hinder relief efforts. Oberammergau endures severe flooding, destroyed bridges, and looming famine as tourists flood the town and food supplies run tight.
Two hundred June brides and grooms sought marriage licenses since June 1 at Clerk William Berner office. The steady flow continued over 15 days with many couples applying in a single day.
Gilson Gardner recounts Theodore Roosevelt’s European journey from Khartum to London, detailing arduous travel from the Nile to the Baltic. He notes royal receptions, mass press coverage, iconic sights, and Roosevelt’s tireless writing and speeches aided by a small team including Lawrence Abbott. the trip leaves Roosevelt wiser and widely celebrated.
An odd note from a local filing shows that licenses issued on a Friday are uncommon. Berner counted the daily halves carefully to confirm the figures, noting that brides tend to avoid Friday ceremonies.
Frank G. Heaton, a former newspaper man now researching poultry economics, argues the hen is a profitable venture. He reports 18 hens producing 14 eggs daily, selling at five cents each, and claims feed costs under a cent per hen per week. Heaton plans a large Virginia poultry venture backed by his Washington data.
Twelve foreigners burned to death in a shack at Falls View Ontario after an all night carnival. Eight others were badly burned and taken to Niagara Falls hospital. Origin unknown but suspected carelessness as matches ignited floor partitions. Workers employed by Ontario Power Company slept in a poorly built tenement.
Boston June 15 A complaint is filed with the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals against Abner L Wixom a wealthy farmer over alleged mistreatment in a case that has drawn public attention and concern.
In South Dennis neighbors complain that Wixon feeds hens morphine tablets and ether to induce sleep. Wixon replies the birds are fed coffee grounds causing insomnia and must sleep, hence the alleged anesthetics.
London June 15 Queen Mary has been chosen regent if King George dies before the Duke of Cornwall comes of age The Premier Asquith introduced the Regency Bill naming the queen as prospective regent in the House of Commons
Senator Beveridge launches a senate amendment to a conservation bill to withdraw all coal and lignite lands in Alaska from entry and reserve surface for mining, while allowing access to a surface area. The move aims to keep Alaska coal from outside control and preserves potential future disposition by Congress. Progressives poised to control Iowa Republican convention with Cummins as temporary chair and a pro tariff platform.
Marietta Ohio June 15 four shots fired by A S Wood an old soldier celebrating the arrival of President Taft caused a panic among the crowd around the president at the centenary celebration The president remained unmoved but the crowd grew excited until the shots were explained He moved on to Washington after a busy five hours as the central figure of the celebration.
Federal inspectors raided United Wireless Telegraph at 42 Broadway and Jersey City offices this afternoon. President C. C. Wilson and Vice President S. Bogart were arrested on a mail fraud charge. About 28 000 stockholders reportedly lost savings through alleged false representations. Jersey City manager Arthur C. Fike was also arrested.
On the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria in June, Col. Roosevelt toured the stokehold, greeted stokers, and even helped stoke the furnaces. He met passengers, received wireless messages, and prepared for a homecoming reception as the ship's western voyage continued.
A large influx of out of town merchants jammed the Indianapolis Trade Association headquarters on Meridian Street to witness an aviation exhibition. Police were called as interurban cars and trains arrived, swelling crowds to over 4,500 by noon. By afternoon 1,300 visitors had registered, with many staying overnight as entertainment included a noon ball game, a rooftop concert at the Maennerchor garden, and planned social events.
Washington June 15 The house committee on rules decided to port a rule for consideration of the Scott anti option bill and the forestry bill at this session.
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