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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1910
Page
1
A near record crowd closed Indiana’s fifty-seventh state fair week with about 170000 attendees. Officials praised exhibits and finances, noting expenses near 100000 and strong weekly turnout including free admissions for children and veterans. Races, horse show, and awards dominated Friday, with several arrests for trespass and drunkenness on the grounds.
Two foundling babies died and a third was dying after an incubator exhibit at the Kentucky state fair in Louisville. They were brought by Dr. Douglas Snyder of Chicago from a charity hospital. Police expect Dr. Snyder to be arrested and prosecuted. The incubator show has been ordered closed.
John J. Evans, proprietor of the Edgemont hotel in Chester, was found slain while asleep in his bed. Police arrested a suspect after the incident reported on April 17, with authorities stating the motive remains under investigation.
Xenia Ohio Sept 17 John Shoup 55 a farmer near Alpha was fatally shot early Saturday by Charles Justice an ex convict recently released from the state penitentiary whom Shoup intercepted as Justice and John Dugger robbed his chicken house Shoup's brother William was badly wounded Justice was later shot by Patrolman Graham as he attempted to escape and is expected to die
Illinois Republicans and Democrats plan joint reform against the Lorimer and jackpot factions. Drafting platforms begins. Roger Sullivan leads the Democrats as Boutell fights as an independent Republican after losing renomination. he vows to beat rivals on principles of representative government.
President Taft’s cabinet will decide whether Richard A Ballinger resigns as secretary of the interior or stays on. The cabinet meets Sept 26 as Ballinger speeds to Washington to brief subordinates and prepare for a potential show down with the president over his continued tenure.
Senator Robert M. La Follette may need an operation after an ailment sent him to Rochester for medical advice. James A. Frear reports he was advised rest and later resumed campaigning. He may speak against Tawney or issue a nomination statement for Anderson. In Kenton Ohio Harding campaign kickoff drew state leaders led by James Wilson and Attorney General Demand.
The Indianapolis auditing committee led by George F. Miller found city books orderly with competent staff. They praised City Hospital and the Board of Health, noted purchases need tightening outside hospital and fire departments, and reported city real and personal property values totaling about 2.93 million dollars with substantial park and hall assets.
Mayor Shank and City Controller Kimball present a 95 cent tax levy on each 100 dollars of taxable property for 1911. The plan includes 4 cents for track elevation and allocations for general funds, sinking, parks, schools, and pension funds. A comparative table shows 1910 vs 1911 departmental appropriations, with net reductions and changes in receipts.
Generally fair conditions across Indiana with unsettled trends in the north portion. Warmer daytime highs expected Sunday while Saturday night may be cooler in the northwest. Sun rises and sets times appear garbled. hourly temperatures not clearly legible.
ST PAUL Minn Sept 17 James J Hill the builder of the northwest is 72 years old Saturday He does not feel old enough to quit work and devote himself to the simple life He says it is not his burden but the burdens of others that make him work
Rich tourists openly boast of beating the government as smuggling rises. Deputy Surveyor George D. Smith argues fines and asset forfeiture fail as deterrents and calls for prison sentences for convicted smugglers. Planes for sharper prosecutions hinge on cooperation between officials and the district attorney. Port officials foresee September fines and collections surpassing 1908 totals, with yearly port receipts projected around 1,211,347 dollars.
Richard H. Gentry, 84, father of the Gentry Bros. dog and pony show, died Saturday in Bloomington Indiana. Known as the father of the show, he helped found a touring circus fame.
Indianapolis trade association plans a five day trip through southern Illinois to visit 44 towns. A special booklet will promote the city and the October Industrial Week beginning October 18. Secretary Will J. Dobyns says the effort aims to attract thousands of retail merchants and generate substantial orders plus ancillary spending in Indianapolis. The excursion departs September 26 at a rate of 37.7 dollars, with a special train equipped for dining and lounging aboard.
The Million population club of St. Louis will be entertained at the Denison hotel Saturday night by the Indianapolis trade association. Former Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks will deliver an address to the visitors. The St. Louis men attended the balloon races at the Indianapolis motor speedway Saturday afternoon. During the morning the men were taken around the city in automobiles and shown the principal points of interest.
Beverly Massachusetts reports a festive dawn at Burgess Point as President Taft prepares to depart Sunday night for a two week trip mainly to Cincinnati and Washington He will return to Beverly on October 2 and remain until October 15 Mrs Taft has returned from New York Taft golfed at Myopia Saturday morning and refined his Cincinnati exposition speech.
Councilman Charles F. Copeland, head of the council inquiry into a notorious tip investigation, declines to discuss timing or progress. Asked about impeachment, he denies mentioning it and says the committee has not met due to private business. He would not say when it will or if it will be pursued.
A head-on wreck between Rock Island west-bound flyer No 29 and a Burlington passenger train near Holt Iowa left one dead and twenty eight injured, many seriously. The deceased was Ernest L. Howard a Burlington brakeman. Burlington engineer Garrett fireman Kinsley and conductor Mitchick were seriously hurt. Passengers on the Burlington train sustained minor injuries.
Dr J N Hurty, secretary of the state board of health, warns October will see child deaths quadruple the summer rate in Indiana. He blames bad housing and closed air conditions in schools, urging sanitation, ventilation, and open air practices to curb outbreaks of diphtheria measles and pneumonia. A state bulletin will warn schools on sanitation and ventilation.
Carl C. Hartman a 38 year old officer of Capital City Tent No 88 Knights of the Maccabees was sentenced by Judge Pritchard in criminal court Saturday to two to fourteen years on embezzlement charges. He allegedly misused $1000 from the knights funds and altered a check totaling 171.60.
Former President Roosevelt addresses critics of his west speeches on the new nationalism. He likens opposition to Lincoln's stance in the Dred Scott era and urges clear public debate, arguing for leadership over bossism while stressing national prosperity and a higher moral national life.
Co W Brooks on Clifton and Thirtieth streets was fined 25 dollars and costs for maintaining a gambling machine. Judge Collins remitted the fine but required payment of costs and ordered the machine destroyed. Police found 827 pennies and six nickels in the money box, the result of about a week’s accumulation.
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