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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1910
Page
7
Paris reports indicate official liquidator M Duez stole at least 2.5 million dollars from religious congregations. Books show broader embezzlement possibly reaching three million. Several luxury outlets funded by him are watched as police trace a countess and her maid planning to flee the country amid blackmail claims.
The American Automobile Association unveils 1910 racing rules to protect speed contest supporters. A key change registers drivers to unify suspensions across regions, preventing ineligible participation. Promoters must supply driver lists to the contest board, reinforcing accountability and overall fairness.
Los Angeles March 10 Jim Jeffries will train for his fight with Jack Johnson at a mountain resort near Santa Cruz where a camp opens April 1. He has 10 days hunting in the Tehachip mountains and today ran eight miles, three at full speed. Corbett Gotch may join June 1. Roger Cornell Armstrong Burns aid his prep until May. Eyton Ed Smith are discussed as possible referees.
Data from Assistant Attorney General John A. Alburn shows the Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway occupies canal land in Toledo valued at 2 million dollars. The Cleveland Terminal and Valley Railway occupies canal land worth 3.5 million dollars in Cleveland. The Pennsylvania railroad also occupies canal land with no rental. Canal rentals totaled 128,260.75 from 1881 to Feb 1 1910 along the Miami and Erie canal and 38,048.46 along the Ohio and Erie canal from 1898 to Feb 1 1910. State income from water powers leases is 30,543 annually. Pipe permits add 38,848 yearly. The board of public works will report these figures to the general assembly.
Chicago match reports Willie Hoppe defeating Ora Morningstar 400 to 177 in the third block of the 2400 point balk line event at 181. Hoppe led with high runs of 106 and 71 while Morningstar totaled 177. Across three nights Hoppe’s totals, Morningstar’s scores, and the day’s precise averages are noted in the brief recap.
Dayton Ohio March 10 A chamber of commerce committee weighs a plan to raise or lower tracks within city limits to improve grade crossings. The idea explores elevating rails versus grading streets to reduce danger without harming the downtown business district. The City Council pending action.
A long race card lists many events with details of each race. Winners include Sylvan Dell, Square Deal, Mystifier, Carroll, Jack Parker, Ethan, Charles Green, Fillistina, Indora, Copper town, Miss Picnic, Lady Elizabeth, Bertha D, Frank Patton, Merman, Lareine Hindoo, Elizabeth an, Light Blue, Tannie, San Primo, and Cesa across varied 4 to 7 furlong events with times and payouts.
Corinth New York March 10 martial law is in force with 50 special deputy sheriffs and Company L of the New York National Guard patrolling streets after guarding the International Paper mill where a strike continues. Militia reports thwarting dynamite attacks aimed at the mill flume and a train carrying strike breakers. Nine nonunion men were arrested on concealed weapons charges as efforts to bring in replacements resume.
Tokyo March 10 Twenty men have been arrested over a large naval fraud at Yokosuka naval station involving metals valued at 1 000 000 yen stolen by clerks and other employees over seven years. Similar conditions are feared at other naval yards as excitement over the vast frauds reduces anti American sentiment.
Four world powers Japan Russia Britain and the United States contend over the open door in China and American trade. Knox neutralization of Manchurian railways shifts leverage while Britain blocks American shares in Hankow loan. London hosts envoy talks as anti American sentiment grows, with Morgan Kuhn Loeb and City banks central to the dispute.
New York March 10 Col John Jacob Astor has readjusted titles to about 10 000 400 of gilt edged realty ahead of a divorce settlement. He owns the Knickerbocker hotel at Broadway and Forty second street valued around 5 million and transferred property on Sixth Avenue to trustees of the William Astor estate to balance the account. Real estate men note the deal may reflect plans involving his former wife Ava W Astor though friends say he will not part with the Knickerbocker.
Republicans and Democrats hold an afternoon vote to select county committeemen in Marion County. City polling places open 4 to 8 pm, rural precincts 2 to 6 pm. Harry R. Wallace is seen as Republican county chairman candidate and Ernest T. Brown likely leads Democratic organization. Four candidates vie for Republican county committee secretary, including Louis H. Flinn, James F. Cleary, Monte Fiscus, and William F. Coleman.
Detroit March 10 A P J Riddell and Fred Pump Jr of the Brunswicks New York led the first squad in the two man event of the American Bowling Congress tournament with 1196 tying Hall and Lane Washington Pa for sixth. Zarnecki and Messier Toledo next with 1145 Johns and Dunbar New York 1116 Dunbar high game 210 Glenn Riddell and Bill Weingarth New York 1075 in their series.
The Frances Willard W C T U women via secretary Mrs T M McDermid at 1403 Lexington Ave sent a letter to Mayor Shank commending his stance on the saloon question and his reform work since taking office.
Huntington W V March 10 United Fuel Gas company buys West Virginia holdings of Columbia Gas and Electric in the largest gas deal in state history. The purchase covers over 500 miles of pipelines more than 100000 acres of gas territory and the nation’s largest known gas field. United Fuel Gas gains monopoly in Huntington Catlettsburg Ashland Ky and in Trenton and Portsmouth Ohio. The company is believed to be a Standard Oil branch.
A large storage battery department at the Westinghouse Machine Company plant in East Pittsburg was totally destroyed by a fire caused by crossed electric wires. The loss was estimated at 66000 dollars and was covered by insurance.
A physician rebukes a patient, calling the person unreasonable. The dialogue explores frustration and medical chat, hinting at patient dissatisfaction with the treatment approach and the physician’s candid reply.
Boston dispatch says Franklin Rolfe of Lennox Hall Brookline was brought back from Taunton after being found ill and in possession of stocks valued at 106000. He had been living with his son and two daughters Marjorie and Gladys at Lennox Hall and recently worked with the Face Dellano Company in New York. Police watched him aboard a Fall River boat train before turning him over at Taunton.
A bricklayer fell from a house and landed on a wire about twenty feet above ground. When asked why he let go, he replied he feared the wire would break. The incident prompted inquiry into the mishap and safety concerns.
The Department of Justice asks the Supreme Court to dissolve Standard Oil under the Sherman act. The 1000 page brief argues rebates and discriminatory rates gave the trust power to crush rivals, obtain secret information, and use bogus independents to force price cutting, with a seven year probe cited.
Motor men and conductors on the Newcastle Sharon and Youngstown street car lines will press for higher pay on April 1. Interurban trolley workers face the same action in a coordinated demand across the routes.
Wilbur Shook of Terre Haute is selected as captain of Hose Poly's baseball squad after Spot Hadley resigns due to ill health. Shook, a junior who played shortstop last season, will also pitch. Widespread competition for spots at first base, second, short, third, and in the outfield follows.
In one night a norther sweeps through Waco Texas turning weather from warm to winter. A cold rain falls as players stay indoors awaiting the Tezan storm. Sudden temperature drop follows a cloudburst last night.
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