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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1910
Page
5
Drafts of a proposed amendment to trust law aim to streamline government business. Officials say the change would focus on economical administration of the government's affairs and reduce procedural delays.
Taft will urge Congress to pass laws enabling private development of water power on public lands with safeguards, address Alaska coal and other resource issues, seek federal charters for large corporations, allow limited railroad rate covenants, fortify the Panama Canal, improve the merchant marine, expand civil service, and push revisions to antitrust, injunction, currency laws and Alaska governance.
Special to The Sun. Warsaw Indiana reports a restaurant incident where keeper Hamman bit by an oyster while serving a customer. The tiny bivalve allegedly clamped down, causing Hamman to yelp as the oyster bit his tongue during an unusual gastric display.
Special to The Sun FT AYN Ind Oct 12 Gifford Pinchot former chief forester of the United States is to speak here on Oct 26. He will discuss conservation and dig topics and is expected to favor senators. Change of car routes noted as roughly described with South Stock Yards Garfield to Capitol avenues and connections to Washington Illinois routes.
Senator addresses students urging opposition to crooked partisanship and support for the needy. calls youth to act on every question this fall. He frames human destiny as a divine test and exhorts young Americans to be interpreters of fate and defenders of patriotism.
October 11 in Bedford Indiana sparked a brisk campaign as Beveridge and his party toured the Third district by rail and auto. Salem Campbellsburg Orleans and other towns drew crowded anti party cheers while Judge Buskirk and Dennis Landis delivered pointed speeches. A tariff debate with James Fippen highlighted the lively meeting and Landis ridiculed the money power while praising a nonpartisan approach.
A compilation of Republican era lines linked to Fred Landis includes calls against pension bills and Democratic reforms. It references old soldiers, Lookout Mountain, Chickamauga, Theodore Roosevelt, and debates about tariffs. The fragmentary text links supply, trade, and “Americanism” to contemporary political arguments.
Otis Harlan the veteran farce actor headlines Baby Mine at Murat Theater this week. The veteran performer, aged among the oldest on the American stage, has spent over two decades in farces, delivering a signature style praised as the best vehicle for his comic wit.
The article recounts a Indiana political rally featuring quotes attacking Democrats and praising Republicans, including Senator Beveridge's criticisms of socialist policies and calls for opposing corporate greed. It notes large turnout in Orleans and Bedford with 2000 attendees and a packed Stone City Opera House. The piece highlights Orange and Lawrence counties as safe for Republicans and mentions Oscot Bland mounting a challenge against William A. Gallop for Congress.
The National Rivers and Harbors Congress issues a statement urging a comprehensive federal policy and regular funding to advance inland waterway improvements. It notes only seven percent of 27000 miles are navigable year round and predicts a model river and harbor bill endorsed by engineers and Taft. Attending speakers include Canadian conservation head Clifford Siftos, Mexican ambassador de la Barra, Walter Dickey, F. W. Crandall, and Mrs. Hoyle Tomkies.
The column previews am occupation listings with Keith's Grand vaudeville, Park The Right of Way, Majestic The Woman in the Case, Colonial Vaudeville featuring Ethel Whiteside and Mabel McKinley, and English's The Captain with Nat Goodwin. Lew Fields new Jolly Bachelors musical at Shubert Mural rockets lavish production with Midnight Sons and Summer Widowers. scenic design by Arthur Voegtlin, NY Hippodrome-based expert. sale of seats opens Thursday. Mystic Shriners theater party Monday night. Miss McKinley garners social attention at Colonial with new ballad I'll Change the Thorns to Roses.
Huntington Indiana October evidence shows Thad Butler, editor, woke to a break in at his home Tuesday. The burglar left with little more than some shirts as the editor’s wealth was on display and likely deterred further theft.
An article argues against humbug concerns over remedies and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a non secret patent medicine. It explains the tablets contain natural digestive ferments like aseptic pepsin and golden seal and work by digesting food after meals to reduce indigestion and acidity.
The Right of Way featuring Charley Steele closes its Park engagement after two Wednesday performances and will be followed by another thriller. Steele portrays a doubter and a debauchee whose only impulse is laughter at others.
The Arvine Benton stock company garners praise for verve and reliability under Manager George Benton. "The Woman in the Case" draws strong audience reaction, especially its third act with Louise Dunbar and Mary Hill as rival women. Next week the company will stage "A Little Brother of the Rich."
Mabel McKinley arrives from Philadelphia where she placed a wreath on her martyred uncle's statue. Her act drew wide publicity while she performed, with reports highlighting memory, responsibility, and a dramatic play ending that hints at hope despite uncertain foundations.
The narrative highlights Noah Claypole as a fanatic villain who would force marriages, with remarks on his divine airs. It mentions Gray Wolf, Tadian bad actors, Rattlesnake Pete, and other incidents shaping the plot’s conflict and moral stakes.
Charles J. Fortney a plasterer earning 5 a day filed suit Wednesday for 750 against Heinzmann Bros builders. He says the firm had a contract with the board of school commissioners to erect School No. 54 at East Tenth and Dearboro streets. Fortney says he was given a subcontract for the plaster work and charges the Heinzmann brothers delayed their part causing him financial damage by hindering other contracts.
A medical ad touts a three day drink cure at the Neal Institute in Indiana. It claims confidentiality and quick return to sobriety with living testimonials from city residents. Contact details include a listed old phone and new number for the 1802 West Washington Street facility.
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