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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1910

Page

7

Spain's War in Morocco Sparks Rivals and Riots

Spain renews war in Morocco as republican unrest grows in Madrid and Barcelona. Gen Aldave leads forces from Melilla to Yazama to collect indemnity, while Moroccans fire signal fires warning of a fierce defense. Ferrer anniversary looms and anarchists flood into Spain amid fear of revolt and military suppression.

Spain Africa Alfonso Aldav ¥E Melilla Yazama Morocco Barcelonia Ferrer Modern School America Canalejas Europe

Pinchot Sees Progress in New York Platform

Gifford Pinchot reacts to the New York Republican platform upon arrival at his summer home. He praises the Roosevelt Stimson fight for anti boss control, supports direct primaries, and believes New York will soon join the insurgent progressive states with Stimson as a key figure.

Milford New York Republican Gifford Pinchot Col. Roosevelt Rome Atlanta Stimson Colt Roosevelt Mr. Stimson Cummins la Follette

Brothers sever head in Baltimore murder by dirk

In Baltimore Louis Scherr of New York killed his brother Harry Scherr by severing his head after nursing hatred for five years. He surrendered at the police station, his hands dripping with the slain man's blood. Also reported, two steamers collided at Clar Falls Michigan with coal cargoes aboard.

Baltimore Louis Scherr New York Harry Scherr

Roosevelt's air ride thrills crowds at field debut

Col Roosevelt returns from an aeroplane flight piloted by Hoxsey amid cheers. The former president praises the experience as delightful and cool, saying he could recognize faces in the crowd and wishing for a longer ride while the aviators perform aerial capers around the field.

Hoxsey

Senator Cummins Starts Indiana Campaign Tour

Senator Cummins of Town will begin his Indiana campaign work next week with engagements in Lebanon Monday night Winamac Tuesday night North Judson Wednesday night Mishawaka Thursday night South Bend Friday night Plymouth Saturday afternoon Rochester Saturday night.

Senator Cummins Town Indiana Lebanon Winamac North Judson Mishawaka South Bend Plymouth Rochester

Commission Hearings On Eastern Freight Rate Increase

The Interstate Commerce Commission opened a major hearing on proposed freight rate increases for eastern and midwestern lines. Rail chiefs including Daniel Willard of B&O and McCrea of Pennsy testified, with New York Central and New Haven leaders also scheduled. The panel also vacated a suspension order to allow supplemental tariffs reflecting later advances.

Interstate Commerce Commission Daniel Willard Baltimore & Ohio Railroad McCrea Pennsylvania New York Central Atlantic Seaboard Mississippi River New England Mellen New York, New Haven & Hartford Ripley Santa Fe Stevens Chesapeake & Ohio Johnson Norfolk & Western Pacific

John A. Dix Notified of His Nomination in New York

John Al den Dix, Democratic candidate for governor of New York, was formally notified of his nomination on October 12. A delegation of about 40 Democrats from Greater New York, led by Charles Murphy and including William F. Sheehan and Edward Lazansky, delivered the news. Dix, in accepting, attacked former President Theodore Roosevelt as an enemy of peace and business and urged the public to halt his influence.

Mr. Roosevelt

Fear of underhanded methods drives Burlingtion line bid

Sudge P quotes a claim that fear of untoward competition by Hill interests spurred Harriman interests to seek control of the Burlington line. The statement cites fear of cutthroat tactics as the motive behind the bid, reported from St Paul on October 12.

ST. Paul, Minn Harriman Burlington

Penny Letters Now Probable Says Hitchcock

Postmaster General Hitchcock says the post office will soon be self supporting and penny postage for first class letters is likely. He notes savings from labor saving devices and reorganizations have cut costs and improved efficiency, with further reductions expected in the coming year and for 1912.

Hitchcock Federal Treasury Congress Department Treasury Department Post Ofice Department Washington

Money King Rejects Miracles At Episcopal Convention

J P Morgan, lauded for wealth yet skeptical on miracles, exits as debate on divine healing and prayer unfolds at the Episcopalhouse of Deputies in New York. Morgan calls the discussion disgusting, contrasting clerical belief with his secular success. Reverend H H Harrison from Elizabeth, New Jersey, claims personal healing and curing an incurable case in six weeks.

Episcopal Convention House of Deputies Wall Street Mr. Morgan H. H. Harrison Elizabeth N. J

Hungry Hungarians Riot In Stranded Carload

In Lafayette Indiana on October 12 a carload of hungry Hungarians stranded without food for twenty four hours sparked fears of a conspiracy and a riot before police arrived to calm them. After meals they smiled and calmed down.

Lafayette Ind Cleveland St. Louis

Ely Abandons Airship Flight for Train to New York

Chicago Oct 12 Aviator Ely aims for the New York airship meet on Oct 22 but abandons the flight from Chicago. He boards a train after twenty miles and three breakdowns in three days, dismantles the machine yet keeps courage and plans to resume later if possible.

Chicago New York Ely Elyardor Arigt

Good Old Wagon Brings City Traffic to Standstill

A worn wagon lumbered along Illinois street in front of the Claypdil hotel and finally toppled onto the pavement. It refused to move as its master coaxed it upright, then dragged it away, leaving the busy corner clogged.

Illinois Street Claypdil

Elite Women of Chicago Admit Poultry Theft

Mrs. Mattie Jennings aged 60 and her daughters Mrs. R. B. Hayden and Miss Laura Jennings were arrested at Prairie avenue home acc uses of automobile burglary linked to raids on farmhouses near Crown Point Indiana. Eggs preserves vegetables and other plunder found in Hayden garage. The trio, well known in south side society, sobbed that it was deviltry.

Glary Crown Point Ind Mrs. Hayden Hayden South Side Society Chicago

Royal Yacht Ushers Manuel of Portugal to England

The British royal yacht Victoria and Albert, commanded by Commodore Palmer, left Portsmouth for Gibraltar to bring Manuel of Portugal and Queen Mother Amelie to England for residence. The king ordered the voyage. a guard will protect the young king after arrival amid Lisbon reporting a tranquil city and rapid government progress.

London Victoria and Albert Commodore Palmer Portsmouth Gibraltar Manuel Portugal Amelie England George Lisbon

German Girl Offers $200 for Matrimony in Washington Ad

A German woman, claiming wealth and a German upbringing, offered $200 to any man who would marry her within one week from Wednesday. She stated her alias Eugene Adams and explained her uncle would leave her his fortune if she marries within the week, then plans a quick divorce to return to Germany.

Washington Eugene Adams Germany

Charles Gilibert Dies. Renowned Baritone at Met Opera

New York report states Charles Gilibert, celebrated French baritone and buffo at the Metropolitan Opera, died suddenly in his Hotel Gregorian apartments. He had just arrived from Europe and complained of an ear abscess. He was to originate a Puccini role in The Girl of the Golden West.

New York Charles Gilibert Metropolitan Opera House Gregorian Europe

Tiny Pumpkin Found in Huntington Distress Call

Special to The Sun reports a brief local item from Huntington Indiana on October 12 about a tiny pumpkin discovery. No further details are readable due to OCR truncation.

Huntington Ind W.T. Ene Diktor

Parade Grows Longer As DEA Pleases Many Exhibits

Indianapolis trade association prepares for its first annual industrial parade next Tuesday night Capt. R P Van Camp says space is in high demand with members planning five to forty vehicles per company Large jobbing houses will field multiple trucks and horse drawn drays with special displays expected to brand each firm The parade aims to showcase Indianapolis robbing and manufacturing market to the public and promises surprises for spectators

R. P. van Camp Indianapolis Trade Association Capt. van Camp Indianapolis

Roosevelt Day Schedule Affects City Offices Closures

All city offices may close on Roosevelt Day October 19 as the president rests in the afternoon. He will greet a large crowd at Reightstown at 8 p.m. then travel to Bloomfield for a Thursday 2 p.m. engagement, to Bedford for the evening. Friday features Paoli at 2 p.m. and Shoals in the evening, with Rockport in the afternoon Saturday and Evansville in the evening. Chairman Springer also plans for Congressman Fréd Plum Jey of Vermont to visit Indiana next week.

Reightstown Bloomfield Bedford Paoli Shoals Rockport Evansville Springer Fréd Plum Jey Vermont Indiana

Reed defies aid on trip to see Roosevelt

John Reed, Republican candidate for state auditor, scoffs at needing help to meet Roosevelt in Crawfordsville. He says a man who can fly a biplane and face a lion with a single bullet shows he can handle Indianapolis on his own, and cites being busy with other matters.

Crawfordsville Roosevelt Indianapolis John Reed

New York Strikers Expect 45,000 to Join Movement

The leaders of necktie and clothing workers say the strike will swell from 35,000 to about 45,000 within twelve hours. About 15,000 are necktie workers, 20,000 are tailors, with 4,000 trouser makers and 6,000 overcoat makers ready to join.

York

Eleven Bodies Recovered In Colorado Coal Mine Disaster

Eleven bodies have been recovered as rescuers resumed work in Starkville Colorado to reach the remaining forty four miners entombed by Saturday night’s explosion. Authorities believe the missing men were killed by the initial blast or after damp conditions.

Starkville Colo Cet Colorado Fuel and Iron Company

Girl Leads Fifty Guards to Safety

Cart ers Lake Colo Oct 12 A 16 year old Denver girl Miss Alice Carter guided fifty United States forest guards five miles through Miramonte pass to the base of Big Chief mountain amid a wide forest fire. Her trail knowledge saved many lives and kept guards from being burned as fires already scorched twenty square miles and ranchers flee in terror.

Carters Lake Colo United States Forest Guards Alice Carter Denver Miramonte Big Chief Mountain Miss Carter Big Chief

Socialist Leader Challenges Roosevelt to Debate in Muncie

Fred D. Warren editor of Appeal to Reason challenged former President Roosevelt to a debate during his Oct stay in Muncie Indiana on Thursday Warren planned to speak for socialism and telegraphed a local socialist leader to deliver the challenge.

Ren Appeal To Reason Roosevelt Warren Muncie

Roosevelt defends Lorimer as dinner plans set

In Utica Oct 12, reports say Roosevelt refuses to condemn Lorimer before proof. Vice President James Sherman will attend Chicago for the Columbus dinner as Lorimer is also expected to be present. Local friends suggest Roosevelt acted hastily before guilt is proven.

Utica Co. Roosevelt Hamilton Club Chicago Lorimer James Ssman Prin Sherman Roosevelt

Secret cure for Deafness and Head Noises by Dr Powell

Promises a miraculous, natural treatment for deafness and head noises by renowned physician Dr Guy Clifford Powell. Claims quick, permanent cure at home with free full information mailed from 7032 Bank Building, Peoria, NL. Offers no cost and asserts long-standing conditions can be resolved.

Guy Clifford Powell Cei Guy Clifford Bank Building Peoria

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