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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1910
Page
7
Novice rider recounts a perilous ride with "Wild Bob" Burman in Buick No 4 at the Speedway. The narrow seat, lack of safety gear, and roaring 90 mph back-stretch laps nearly end in disaster as wind and speed threaten, yet the narrator survives with eye and neck unharmed, praising the thrill and Burman’s skill.
A city fireworks region report notes no new inventions for Independence Day displays. Mines, rockets, pinwheels and roman candles remain popular with merchants buying only safe and sane items. Display fireworks may see larger sales amid patriotic sentiment and a trend toward restraint.
Mrs. James A. Stevenson of Orange and New York reports hobble skirts, though Parisian by origin, are chiefly worn by American women in the French capital. She notes the garment’s width of one yard versus the usual four, making walking difficult as women lift the skirt above the knee when alighting from carriages, a style favored by maids and matrons in the United States.
A new revenue law effective July 1 raises taxes on all cigarettes. Cheap 20s drop to 15 per pack and 15s to 10 as makers trim packages. Higher grades rise modestly, while tobacco prices per pound also increase. American Tobacco and Deschler Cigar Co warn many brands will shrink packs and raise costs.
Mrs. J. B. White, a member of Johnson and Bartholomew County pioneer families, died at her home on Wednesday morning. Funeral services will be held Friday at 8 p.m. at the residence, with burial Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Edinburg cemetery.
A listing notes Bliss Native Herbs located at 225 West Washington Street. The brief entry provides a street address without additional context or accompanying details.
Louis Chevrolet escaped serious injury when his Buick special blew a tire at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The car careened 300 feet, flipped, and rolled but the hood saved him from a fatal impact. Chevrolet and brother Arthur exchanged lighthearted remarks after the crash as Moore in a Great Western trailed.
Frank Warfield, 12, colored, living at 2422 Northwestern avenue, was accidentally shot in the left shoulder by Earl Mack, 17, colored, of 23386 Indianapolis avenue, Wednesday night. The Mack boy had disappeared when police arrived.
The advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease a powder to shake into shoes for feet relief and comfort. It claims cures for smarting swollen and perspiring feet with over 20 000 testimonials. It emphasizes saving stockings and offers free samples from Allen S Olmsted La Roy New York.
In the German House gardens on Wednesday, Bandmaster Innes exuded ease and dignity as Mendelssohn filled the air. He signaled with a wand and rarely used formal gestures, conducting by ear from the front row with occasional eye glasses for precision. The scene contrasted the conductor’s calm presence with the dramatic routines usually seen in classical performances.
The Pennsylvania railroad relief department reports a May 1910 payout of 177386.24 dollars. East of Pittsburgh Erie paid 120513.10 dollars, west 56873.14 dollars. Since 1886 to present total 28769800.15 has been paid. East shares: 42056.25 to families of deceased and 78456.85 for incapacity. West shares: 25486.24 to families and 31436 for unable to work.
Henry Pendelton, 21, colored, asked for the time then stole a watch. After the loss was discovered he returned and offered to sell the watch back for 50 cents. He was fined 250 dollars and costs and sentenced to 90 days in the workhouse by Judge Collins in police court Wednesday afternoon.
Special to The Sun. Shelbyville Indiana June 30 Miss Elizabeth Helms in poor condition and may be unable to walk for some time after Floyd Oldham age 16 attempted a scare on his bicycle. He rode up behind her and she jumped in front of the machine worsening her hip disease and aggravating her injury.
Buy one of the two hundred new or second-hand wagons from the John Uedelboefer Wagon Company located at 202 Kentucky Avenue offering a wide selection of all kinds.
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