17 Jun 1910
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1910
Page
1
The aircraft handling during an in flight demonstration appeared to falter as the engine stopped mid air but the pilot showed remarkable control, preventing a crash. Authorities investigated the stoppage and the crew remained unharmed.
Brookins attempts to break his 54 minute 20 second duration record for one passenger, with a possible two passenger trial if conditions allow. A fourth bid to beat Morday’s altitude mark accompanies a short circle event and a match race featuring wind wagon. Wright team members Brookins Johnstone Welsh and Hoxsey perform novelty and one lap races with Wright biplane on display open for inspection. The program is tentative and may change with additional afternoon decisions.
Walter Brookins fails to beat his altitude record at the Dayton Speedway event after a 9 minute landing following a 2,500 foot descent. Archie Hoxsey suffers a dramatic accident as spectators watch, while Wright brothers and officials measure the flight amid windy conditions and steeper-than-expected angle.
Joe Long of Kokomo Indiana finishes a flying machine that can run backward and forward. The device acts like a parachute and remains in the air safely if the motor fails.
John R. Magin and actress Bonnie Magin were found dead by asphyxiation in a Sea Cliff New York area location near Long Island. Police suggest the asphyxiation occurred shortly before discovery. The couple were associated with a Chicago enterprise identified as Old Hutch. The investigation continues for full details.
The Indianapolis park board votes to oppose the Fall Creek dredging petition and asks Mayor Shank to send the city attorney to fight it. Engineers say the project would cost about 1.5 million dollars, harm bridges and industrial sites, and fail to lower flood areas while not aiding sewerage.
Property owners push to dredge Fallcreek faced a challenge in Superior Court No. 2 as a petition was filed to reject and refuse to docket the dredging request due to jurisdiction concerns. Charles Lewis, aided by Attorneys Baker and Daniels, seeks to withdraw his name from the list of parties seeking drainage.
Hose Wagon No. 5 overturned on North Meridian Street at Vilinois and Eleventh streets Friday afternoon. Capt. Simeon Hoyle severely injured, with Driver William Woleshour and Fireman William Anderson jumping to escape. Wagon collided with a street car and a broad wagon, forcing a collision with a post after veering to avoid the obstruction.
Youthful aviator Brookins describes his safe, growing passion for flight above Dayton. He recounts early training with the Wright brothers in Birmingham and at the Speedway, notes wind challenges and learning curves, and expresses optimism about a future in aviation.
Wilbur Wright praised Brookins on the Speedway field calling him a future aviation star and one of America’s best aviators. He said the boy would smash records, then grew silent after noticing a press badge on the confidant’s arm.
John E. Lamb of Terre Haute J. D. Ferguson of Logansport and J. H. Johnson of Terre Haute in Washington report Indiana Republicans view Taft administration as unsatisfactory. Lamb hints Beveridge defeat is foregone. Ferguson advocates Teddy Roosevelt. Johnson notes Kern’s prestige suffers and party hesitation over Senate election.
The marriage of Miss Eleanor B. Alexander and Theodore Roosevelt Jr. will take place Monday afternoon with significant musical elements. A rehearsal occurred, and Nathan Franke will lead an orchestra of forty as Lohengrin’s bridal processional and Mendelssohn’s wedding march from A Midsummer Night’s Dream accompany the ceremony.
Sylvester Johnson aged 20 of 518 West Sixteenth Street died Friday from a broken neck after attempting to board an Indiana avenue streetcar Thursday night. He missed his footing and was dragged until his head struck a pole.
Kokomo Indiana launches mosquito control with oil poured on standing waters. Health board leads effort to curb breeding sites and fight pests.
State Representative Michael S. Link testified that Lee O Neil Browne gave him $1000 in the Southern hotel in St Louis amid bribery charges connected to the 1912 Lorimer senate election. Link, a Democrat, said Browne asked about voting for Lorimer and that he promised to vote for him ten days earlier.
A small blaze in the rear storage room of the University Club Friday afternoon caused fire and water losses totaling about 300 dollars. The fire started from an unprotected electric light wire and firemen could not control the flames until roughly 1 PM, with about 200 dollars in water damage occurring before they stopped the blaze.
Evansville Indiana June 17 a tooth ache romance ends in a wedding as Dr Walter A Wheeler dentist of Albion Illinois marries Miss Sarah Hodgson after meeting when she visited his office for an aching tooth treatment
A three day event by the Indianapolis Trade association for state retailers concluded with a roof garden smoker and vaudeville. About 1800 merchants attended the final night as Reiser's orchestra played and speakers including Harry Hearsey and C A Bookwalter addressed the crowd. More than 7000 tickets had been issued for the event.
A woman, deaf and unable to communicate, is at City Hospital with a broken right arm after a Hogan Transfer wagon struck her at the Missouri and South streets crossing Friday morning. She cannot write with her left hand and no one who can sign is available to identify her.
The Shortridge High School principalship has been offered to George Buck of Duluth High School. Indianapolis Superintendent C. N. Kendall said Buck had not yet accepted. Buck previously led Steel High in Darton and Stivers High there.
Mrs. Sadie Dowies of Northwestern Avenue and Ranch Street was seriously injured Thursday night after being struck by an electric runabout driven by Samuel E. Rauch of 3020 North Meridian Street at the intersection of Leinois and Washington streets.
June 17 report from Wabash states Mrs. Clyde Churchill poured gasoline into beans, causing an explosion and a house fire. She suffered serious burns in the blaze.
An unidentified man leaped from Green Island bridge into the upper Niagara River rapids on Friday and his body was carried over the falls. Police and witnesses reported the incident from Niagara Falls New York.
Sam M. Garber of Indianapolis was struck by an auto while riding a motorcycle in Madison. He arced through the air and slammed into a house, then slid down to the greensword as onlookers and a doctor spoke of potential injuries.
Crowds fill New York as Theodore Roosevelt arrives after a 452 day world journey. Hotels overflow with admirers while air and water pageantry honor the ex president as Major Gaynor greets him at the Battery and a Broad Street parade awaits.
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