06 May 1910
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1910
Page
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Cartago Costa Rica meets seventh destruction in devastation of Central America. Americans lead rescue efforts amid dire harvest as tremors claim about 1800 lives and leave widespread ruin across the region.
A compact list records historic earthquakes and their death tolls. Entries span 1806 Southern Italy with 100000 deaths through 1906 San Francisco with nearly 1000, including Manila 10000 Peru Ecuador Chile 30000 and Martinique 2500, among others.
Port Simon Costa May 6 Earthquakes leave Cartago in ruins with 1 800 dead 4 500 injured and 15 000 homeless. Revived tremors, looters shot, martial law, and widespread destruction stretch across a 200 mile area into Nicaragua as rescue efforts led by Americans begin amid disrupted railways and downed wires.
Washington May 6 the Red Cross society cabled 5000 dollars to the American consul at San Jose Samuel T Lee for relief after Cartago disaster. An appeal was issued to the state Red Cross chapter to receive earthquake fund contributions and John Barrett director of the Bureau of American republics issued a similar appeal. Michigan fruit forecast remains normal despite frosts from western development bureau meeting.
New York May 6 John La Farge 75 renowned American artist and dean of American artists suffered a relapse after recently recovering from grip illness. He was taken to a hospital late Thursday and his condition Friday was described as critical.
Col Roosevelt earns another honorary degree from the University of Nor- war in Christiania as he spends a final day with family. He tours with Mrs Roosevelt, visits sculptor Vigland, and discusses western ranch life before departing by special trains to Stockholm en route to England, while King Haakon and Queen Maud share concerns over King Edward’s health.
Daring Veggs continue their streak with a fifth safe of the fortnight as a fiery incident in the air forces a swift exit. No injuries reported and the crew evacuated promptly. Fire crews contained the blaze to the aircraft hangar, with investigations underway.
A condensed crime brief from Indiana reports five separate safes and stores robbed. Greenfield postoffice safe blown with $2000 in stamps taken. Westport postoffice safe blown with $10 per item and $44 stamps stolen. Franklin grocery safe blown with $500. Asalia postoffice and store looted of $100 cash and $10 stamps. Flat Rock postoffice and store hit for $180 cash.
Six men smashed a postoffice and general store safe at Simon Nading Grain in Flat Rock Indiana on Friday morning netting 180 dollars from the post office. The bold daytime theft occurred in view of residents who avoided confrontation for fear of neighbors in the dark. Police pursuit follows as sheriff Cox investigates the case tied to recent heists in Azalia Franklin Westport and Greenfield.
Secretary Ballinger faced cross examination as the Ballinger Pinchot committee began a series of letters written after the last presidential campaign. He expressed reluctance to accept a government post while stating strong loyalty to Garfield and friendship with Hitchock. The session stalled earlier due to quorum issues and continues.
In a superior court proceeding a disruptive plaintiff interrupts repeatedly using coarse language. The judge orders quiet. she sulks then returns to barrage remarks while her attorney murmurs guidance and the room grows tense.
Birmingham details grim rescue as 90 Black miners and 44 White workers die in Palos Coal No 3 mine explosion. State Mine Inspector James Hillhouse directs penetration aided by USGS helmets. bodies heatly tangled at No 4 level amid makeshift morgue. Rural carrier John Goolsby among the dead.
New York May 6 Another attempt to dismiss indictments charging misapplication of Mercantile National Bank funds was made in the Fritz Augustus Heinze trial. Judge Hough refused to rule until the government finishes its case but indicated he plans to dismiss most counts when the evidence is complete.
In Brazil Indiana on May 6 clay workers held a meeting Thursday night and carried a motion for a general strike affecting about 150 workers. They demand 20 cents minimum hourly wage for adults a nine hour day and union recognition by manufacturers. The manufacturers met and vowed to oppose the demand. Workers remain quiet and pledge no violence.
In Clinton Indiana on May 6 about a thousand foreign miners armed and bearing red banners blocked a car load of workers at Crown Hill mines to halt a reopening under a new Terre Haute agreement. Sam Bell, 43, was knocked down and clubbed as rioters forced miners away. Guards at mine entrances vow to resist officers efforts while authorities consider state troops. Pinkerton detectives from Chicago assist local officers in restraining the rioters.
In Danville Indiana May 6 two militia companies were rushed to Buuzen coal mines near Westville after miners on strike faced starvation and threatened to march to Catlin mine seven miles away. Troops encamped at daylight and prepared to move if needed as saloons reopened in Westville amid fears of further unrest.
May 6 report from Buckingham Palace confirms King Edward is critically ill with double pneumonia and bronchial complications. Bulletin notes worsening symptoms, possible heart involvement, and grave anxiety among physicians and royal bystanders. The Prince of Wales, Queen, and Duchess of Argyll are at the palace as crowds watch updates. political tensions in Britain loom over the royal crisis.
Mrs. Mary Backus nearly 70 suffered severe burns from a lamp explosion at 907 Woodlawn avenue. Two girls, Sarah and Viola Rice, resident in the house front, forced entry, dragged the woman to safety, and doused flames with water until firemen arrived to finish it with a chemical line. Mrs. Backus expected to recover after being badly burned on hands and face.
Denver reports a strong rumor that Judge Ben B. Lindsey and Anne Morgan daughter of J P Morgan may marry. The circle of politically connected women recalls times they were seen together during Miss Morgan’s Denver stay and long discussions between their mothers. Lindsey is 41 and Miss Morgan about 35. wealth aids philanthropy, not impeded marriage.
May 6 a boiler on a Pennsylvania railroad engine exploded injuring four passengers and killing one trainman. The engineer was hurled into the air as traffic on the main line halted briefly.
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