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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1910
Page
5
State Board of Accounts will not exceed 100 field examiners as vacancies arise. About 120 applicants were tested at the statehouse Tuesday to join the field staff, with many resignations anticipated. Tests covered accounting law benefits, office examinations, and duties of county officials.
Messages from Bluefields report Madriz forces repulsed with heavy losses in an attack on the city. At least 100 killed, fever and poor attention among the wounded, and Estrada preparing a fresh east coast offensive as both sides seem unable to deliver a decisive victory.
Fred Reynolds, barber, was killed Monday night when Jack Tracy burst into Reynolds shop and fired four shots. Three customers fled. Thomas Rice was wounded in the shoulder but not seriously. An old quarrel was cited as the motive. Town marshal captured Tracy.
President Taft set a new railroad speed record on his return trip from New York, reaching about 70 miles per hour on a special train to the White House. Some friends doubted the feat, noting the train maintained high speed for much of the journey amid cautious skepticism.
J. M. Meloy of Sellersburg Indiana writes to the State Board of Health proposing that next sessions and all future meetings begin with prayer to seek soul as well as bodily health. The organization of seekers after physical health plans to add prayer to future programs and Health Commissioner Harry endorses the suggestion to remedy the omission.
Washington May 31 Senator Owen of Oklahoma denounced monopolies and trust links between business and politicians. He blamed high living costs on secret alliances and criticized the ongoing inquiry, urging action against corrupt deals and price rises.
The Indianapolis Bar Association adopted a memorial resolution Tuesday praising Horace E. B. Smith, attorney, whose funeral was held in the afternoon. Judge Vinson Carter presented the tribute, extolling Smith as both attorney and friend.
In Danville Indiana May 31 the James S Ogden Post G A R marched in a funeral parade for Madison V Phelps a Confederate army veteran. This marks the first known official recognition by a G A R post of an old foe. Phelps was widely beloved by many in the community.
Real estate transfers list multiple parcels including 216 W Park pads on the east side Addison, Browns W 10th st addition, Mount st parcel near 11th st, and Brightwood corner 28th O ney sts. Transfers include Fellenger to Ogden, Brown to Shedd, Eva Humbles to Mary Wood, John Barton to Dennis Barton, and Dennis Barton trustee to John Barton et ux. Values include 3,000 and 1, 2, 6 acres figures, with descriptions of lot sizes and improved or vacant statuses.
Decatur county trustees refuse to be assessed by the Indiana Trustees association for legislative lobbying and approve the State Board of Accounts work. They express appreciation for the association’s efforts to reform township affairs but will not join the trustees lobby in the upcoming legislative session. The following trustees accept the Board of Accounts rules and suggestions: Ehrhardt, Evans, Toohan, Wright, Meek, Senior, Schelcher, Meyer, Pumphrey.
R J Aley the superintendent of public instruction confronts a packed speaking itinerary. He will address Bluffton graduates Tuesday night and Delphi high school grads Wednesday, then visit Fayette county townships and the Fairmount and Spiceland academies for educational talks this week.
Postmaster Robert H. Bryson received a letter from Fred W. Carpenter secretary to President Taft acknowledging the Indiana Association of Presidential Postmasters convention telegram from Gary. The President thanked the postmasters for their greeting and sent his best wishes.
Washington May 31 The Supreme Court upheld the Interstate Employers Liability Act in Penrose Melton vs Louisville Nashville railroad. Melton a carpenter was injured at Howell Indiana while building a bridge and alleged the accident was caused by defective tools.
A Paris dispatch reports Lina Cavalieri is suffering appendicitis and cannot travel to Buenos Aires for an operatic engagement until after an operation is performed.
Trustees of Boston University announce the election of Guy Potter Benton of Miami University Oxford Ohio as the new president of the university.
Letters from friends of Associate Justice W H Moody say his health may force retirement from the Supreme Court next October as the court adjourns until then. Potential successors include Secretary of War Dickinson and Chief Justice Melville Fuller, with Senator Root named as another plausible option.
May 31 report from Budapest describes violent rioting across Hungary during general elections. More than 20 murders, scores of houses burned, and neighborhoods looted as troops and gendarmes move in. One village reportedly burned as disorders continue.
The City Record lists births with parents and addresses across multiple streets, followed by a roster of medical conditions and patient notes at City Hospital and St. Vincent's. Also included are marriage licenses and building permits with names, addresses, and project costs.
Mrs Rose Pastor Stokes rochester N Y noted socialist and settlement worker will be a leading speaker at the fourth annual meeting of the Playgrounds Association of America in Rochester. She has contributed to child welfare and advocates more and better playgrounds with air and exercise for urban children.
Mrs Albert H Grimm of Jeffersonville Ind on a May 31 shopping trip tore up a 310 bill thinking it was a memo of purchases. She gathered fragments and exchanged them at the bank for a fresh note, avoiding loss.
In Cincinnati Ohio on May 31 Mother Jones known as the angel of the miners sits at a hotel as a nervous prostration victim. She was stricken after canceling lecture engagements at a socialist outing. Her physician says she will recover within a few days.
A Kokomo visit by Indianapolis boosters included a welcome toast in a dim tailor shop where buttermilk replaced expected drinks. The party rode the Electric Liner toward Noblesville printing a first edition at 7:30 and displayed ads on cars. A constable near Arcadia halted the motor parade, arguing law rules were not in force for boosters.
The Beveridge club will host a reception for successful candidates at the clubrooms on Bright and Vermont streets on Tuesday night. Precinct committeemen will act as hosts and refreshments will be served.
Two grand juries in Chicago and Springfield opened a case on William Lorimer's Senate election amid bribe rumors. Four legislators confessed accepting bribes for Lorimer votes. Lorimer and associates deny wrongdoing while investigations name stock holdings and fish-bill defeat as topics.
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