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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1910
Page
2
Impatient over delays by the City Council and Board of Public Works in advertising bids for the New Jersey and South streets engine house the mayor said he would act. His private secretary will request bids from city contractors to push for early action as funds await appropriation.
J E B Shideler of Indianapolis told a banquet crowd that the postoffice department should reorganize on a business basis soon. He praised Gen G F McGinnis, who died Sunday, and paid tribute to others including Robert H Bryson’s absence due to illness. The group backed a six day eight hour law and elected officers: Frank E B Bennett president. E D Woodley first VP. A H Perring second VP. W W Murphy secretary. A C Davis treasurer.
Wheatley Glas cock, the first violin graduate from Indiana School for the Blind, will finish his studies in Germany after a post graduate course with Miss Bertha Scheilschmidt. His Monday recital featured Sinding Hustle of Spring and Vieuxtemps Fantasie. Miss Virginia Flemming will give a piano and organ recital Tuesday at 8. Commencement exercises are scheduled for Wednesday at 10 with a concert that night to close the annual exercises.
Rey T H Nelson Frank Nace and three Nelson children were struck by a touring car at New York and Meridian streets on Monday. They spilled onto the sidewalk but escaped injury, while the horse was badly bruised and cut. The auto fled but was driven off when Rev. Nelson waved. The vehicle registered number 315Ind belonged to J Howe of Lafayette.
New York on May 31 reports passengers arriving Tuesday on the steamer Oscar I I from Scandinavian ports including H. Gade the Norwegian consul at St. Paul and the Rev Sverdrup a brother of the famous explorer who will visit friends in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Washington May 31 The United States Supreme Court has denied the petition for rehearing of the case of Capt. Kettie Mr. Carter convicted of defrauding the government.
Persian blue ribbon cat Flossie owned by Sir Claud Baker arrives in the United States for an extended sea voyage to improve her health. The voyage on the Steamer Oruba included the birth of four kittens at sea and she plans to return to London via the West Indies under steward care.
Prof A K Rogers of Butler College was named as successor to Prof A G Lovejoy at State University Columbia Missouri. Rogers had not received official word but indicated he might accept if offered under terms proposed. Butler College President T C Howe said the loss would be felt. Rogers has been with Butler nearly ten years.
City Board of Health proposes building a new hospital as city council funds it. Old structures to be phased out, with a detached contagious disease ward to prevent spread. A new children’s ward would replace an old building, plans awaiting formal presentation to the Commercial Club directors next week.
Elmer Allenbaugh of Huff Indiana was found in a Traction Terminal restaurant Monday night. He claimed four men dragged him and stole his watch and ten dollars. Police recovered his hat in an alley and he was jailed for loitering amid conflicting stories. Patrick Crossey, south of Southport, was found intoxicated on S Meridian Street Monday night. He said he had been robbed of ten dollars and was arrested for drunkenness.
Miss Lillian Trussler won the walking contest at the Knickerbacker Hall field meet on Monday afternoon, edging a keen field. Kathe rine Brown received a silver cup, Deborah Potts earned an enameled pin for archery, and the senior class will present As You Like It Tuesday night under Miss Frances Beik’s direction.
Frank Baker a colored man at 1728 Calvin street reports his trunk and clothes missing after hiring a drayman to move his goods. He told Desk Sergeant Schwab at Central police station Monday evening he has not seen the trunk or the driver for several days and fears loss of his belongings.
Thomas Shuck was fined 10 dollars and costs and given 30 days in the workhouse by Judge Collins in police court. The sentence, suspended, followed his pawning of the clothing of astronomer John Candee Dean, just after Dean left for Europe. Shuck claimed he would cash a check to redeem the clothing but did not follow through.
William Connelly of 3007 N Capitol was struck by a car driven by R L Lamberton of Sistersville W Va during Speedway races at Thirtyeth and Illinois. Connelly suffered a minor injury and was taken home in Lamberton's car. Lamberton was arrested for speeding. Albert Larrimer of 114 E Twenty second was struck by a Hamilton Harris company truck after slipping on a wet street and was taken home.
Dr Andrew J Smith a 78 year old Civil War veteran from Broad Ripple fainted on Memorial Day in downtown Indianapolis at Georgia and Illinois streets. He attended ceremonies and the parade then became confused while returning home riding multiple streetcar lines ending at Georgia and Illinois streets before being returned home.
A census bureau special report shows Memphis 4.4 percent Protestant share, Toledo 0 percent, Washington 66.9 percent, Kansas City 66.2 percent, and Indianapolis 62.1 percent. Roman Catholic percentages include Fall River 65.5, San Francisco 81.3, New Orleans 79.7, New York 76.9, Providence 76.5, St. Louis 69, Boston 68.7, Chicago 68.2, Philadelphia 51.8. Catholics numbered 6,307,529 or 60 percent. Protestants 3,935,341 or 37.4 percent. overall trend shows increases in city populations since 1890.
In 1906 the total communicants in all denominations reached 31.0 percent, up from 25.7 percent in 1890, showing a significant rise in religious participation across the studied cities. The figures highlight broader changes in church engagement over the period.
Rev John Cavanagh president of Notre Dame told 500 Knights of Columbus at a Claypool hotel banquet that Andrew Carnegie’s charitable approach degrades education and promotes heathenism. He said religion, not money, is the great civilizer and criticized Carnegie’s methods alongside remarks by James A. Flaherty and others.
Eleven men at two tables in a Princeton hotel room on Illinois street were startled Monday night by an unannounced intruder with a bundle. The room was raided and the game halted as officers arrived led by Captain Coffin. Charles Frady known as Calvin was arrested as keeper. others used assumed names and faced charges for visiting a gambling house. Bondsman Thomas Bowser sought pollty for gamblers but Judge Collins ordered court Friday.
A display of corset covers in cambric and nainsook fabrics is advertised with styles including full front low neck and V neck. Prices range from 18 cents to 39 cents, with trims of lace and embroidery. A larger assortment across sizes is promoted at lows as high as $1.75.
A catalog entry lists drawers in muslin and longcloth with cambric flounces, lace and embroidery trims, tucks, and hemstitched hems. Prices range from 5 cents to 3 dollars and 25 cents, with styles including circular cuts and scalloped flounces.
W A Twining and B H Evans faced arrest after poking matches through the Riverside park monkey cage netting. The animals reportedly enjoyed the game as the men laughed until Park Policeman John Page intervened and took them into custody.
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