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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1905
Page
6
Niagara Falls faces a surge of power development as Canadian and American firms race to harness the rapids. Projects from Canada and New York push toward hundreds of thousands of horsepower, sparking debate over preserving scenery versus industrial growth.
An explanation of Niagara’s two cataracts the American and Canadian falls with their dimensions and water flow. The American falls span 1000 feet and rise 167 feet while receiving about fifteen percent of total flow. the Canadian falls span 3010 feet and rise 158 feet handling roughly five percent.
The article discusses Mr. Clarke who warns of Niagara’s peril from power development. Though labeled an alarmist by some, his quoted line about the river’s expected water take is described as sober truth, suggesting Niagara’s fate hinges on future water use.
A scrambled column predicts misfortunes in business and annoyance from letters or youths. It urges health maintenance and notes a child born on the day will be quick to anger, unsettled, and prone to unhappy wedlock.
Dora Huff of 138 Genats Ave appeared in police court after an incident at Osage and Washington. Officer DeRougette said Huff was found unable to remain upright and she was fined one dollar plus costs.
Forecreek West Virginia reports seven bodies recovered from the Rush mine after a deadly explosion on Sunday. Rescue teams removed victims as inquiry into the blast continues and safety checks are ordered for local mining operations.
St Louis Ma March 2 crime report says Mrs M L Page a widow seven years old was found strangled in her Market Street room with hands and feet bound and face covered. A police-murder for money theory arises as drawers rifled and pocketbooks emptied. Neighbors James Lewis Martha Lewis and May Brescia four were present and held as witnesses.
Rochester Kennel Club reports Ben F. Lewis Jr sold Champion Mark's Rush to George Bleistein president of the Buffalo Kennel Club. The record price was not disclosed but described as a record-breaker. Mark's Rush won pointers at the show and Lewis may take him to London for Crystal Palace.
The case of George McNimery accused of injuring his son in law Harry Morris with scratches is continued to Thursday in police court. Morris’s face showed numerous scratches as the dispute arose over Morris's treatment of his wife who has consumption.
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