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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1910
Page
2
A night student who drives a laundry wagon despises his alarm clock. He dreams of wealth and six six-shooters to destroy every ring with staged explosions, then snaps back to reality with ten minutes to dress and start morning deliveries.
Orlando Imbler admitted tapping whisky barrels on a freight car along the Indiana Union Traction line between here and Muncie. Detectives Lowe and Hull arrested him Tuesday morning. The whisky was consumed and sold, candy given to neighborhood children near 806 West Twenty eighth Street. William Frenzman, conductor, was arrested for receiving stolen goods after drinking whisky and eating candy.
James Burns aged 45 from 1304 N Belmont Avenue wandered from home last Thursday morning amid a prior stay at Julietta Plum for Insane. His disappearance follows a drowning at a dam in White River near Wil Hagerdorn, with witnesses noting Burns became greatly excited during a cat incident and the body search ongoing.
Bloomington Indiana May 10 Sheriff Ratliff and Deputy Routte were attacked while escorting Louia Tosti an Italian to jail They were struck in the jaw fell to the ground Myra Tosti pulled hair Deputy Routte pulled Mrs Tosti and Angelo Tosti interfered All three Tostis are jailed.
L Dynes, superintendent, Tuesday seized items from the Paramount Novelty for violation of postal laws. The case involves endless chain letters marketed to girls and boys promising wealth from sending names. The company’s actions prompted a crackdown on the chain letter scheme.
A mother asks Governor Marshall to parole her son from the Jeffersonville state reformatory where he has served a year toward a possible second. The matron says the boy is healthy and well treated, with no major complaints about food or labor. The only issue is his lettered restlessness and desire to be released sooner due to confinement.
The article details King George and Prime Minister Asquith meeting after the late king's wish for Mary to be known as Queen consort when George ascends the throne. A memorial service for Edward VII is proposed by the Archbishop of York to be observed across Britain and the colonies, likely approved by King George. The privy council met Tuesday noon to discuss reappointments and the swearing of fealty for new portfolios and warrants.
London reports widespread fear for Queen Alexandra’s strength despite official health reassurances. Doctors monitor her condition closely as the 66 year old grieves the king’s death, with Princess Victoria showing resilience amid the strain and Buckingham Palace services attended by royalty.
Miss Eleanor White aged 23 on the Pennsylvania railroad at Scudder's Falla sacrificed her foot to avoid being killed by an oncoming train. The foot was amputated at Mercer hospital. Her father, William White, carried her home and then to the hospital after hearing her screams.
J H McDowell, 62, attempted suicide by jumping from the Indiana and Kentucky bridge at Louisville. He fell ninety feet into shallow water, suffered severe fractures, and is not expected to live. He is known in Indianapolis, with three children in the city. His sons R E McDowell and others rushed to his bedside.
M. W. Ader, 65, of Bainbridge, collapsed in a store restroom Tuesday morning while reading a newspaper as his wife shopped. He died from an unexpected illness. Mrs. Ader, unaware, wandered through the store until the body was found and the death reported to the city morgue.
Special to The Sun from Copetown Indiana notes a seventeen year locust cycle. Since 1859 wings bore letters W or P linked to wars and presidential booms. This year may show a new imprint possibly T R or R signaling Roosevelt era talk and looming events.
Alfred Ennis, lawyer, visits district attorney to press Charles Barry transfer from Sing Sing to Tombs for vegetarian reasons. Official declines, noting sentence and that Tombs cannot accommodate his diet. Ennis cites Barry’s dislike of meat dishes. Crannell says request not in line with duties.
William Stolp was arrested at the circus grounds Monday night by Detectives Morgan and Lancaster charged with stealing a satchel containing notes valued at 1,500 dollars from Arthur Browntree of Evansville Indiana. Stolp denies stealing the satchel but admits he was in Evansville at the time.
Lueter Holly, a colored man, caused trouble at Ben Lansing's saloon on 840 W Washington. He fled through the rear door brandishing a knife. Seventeen wounds were found on him upon arrival at the city dispensary as patrons used billiard balls, cues, and a beer bottle in defense. Holly was arrested by Bicycle policemen Trimpe and Rucker.
Montpelier Ind May 10 The school board says Rev M A Hackleman will not preach the baccalaureate sermon next Sunday causing renewed friction with the senior class who plan to attend his church in a body regardless.
A terse exchange unfolds as a sergeant admonishes a private after a near shooting incident. The private apologizes, expressing regret for the dangerous moment and promising greater care with the rifle.
A puzzling line hints that a long train of coffee oils can be disrupted or redistributed, suggesting a hidden mechanism or effect that reduces flow or stability when unfolded or extended. The note invites further testing to identify the precise cause and practical implications.
The ad argues comfort and strength come from rebuilding new nerve cells via nutrients in roasted wheat used in Postum. It claims relief from coffee oils stems from the absence of caffeine the natural drug in coffee. A ten days trial will show any one.
A corner grocer is accused in colorful anecdotes of extreme thriftiness and creative methods to avoid losing profit. Patrons recall his odd behaviors from weighing tricks to allegedly varnishing beans, with one episode ending in him prying up a grate to retrieve a dropped six cent coin, prompting mixed laughter from onlookers.
Washington May 10 The president signed the bill appropriating one hundred thousand dollars for the work of recovering the wreck of the Maine from Havana harbor.
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