Vacant Second Lieu tenancies and parade clash at conflict events
Telegraphic news item outlines over 100 vacant Second Lieutenant tenancies for enlisted men and civilians. It notes Arlington memorial events and a Birmingham G A R post parade dispute over a Confederate flag, plus broader tidbits on Boxers in China, Mount Pelee observations, and immigration trends.
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Arlington
Birmingham
Ala
G. A. R. Post
Fitzhugh Lee
Chi Li
China
Angelo Heilprin
Mount Pelee
Heilprin
Mt. Failaise
United States
Europe
Ireland
Germany
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Washington
Ind
Arnold Montgomery
Justice Tewell
Agnes Basinger
Montgomery
Seymour
Seymour Steam Furniture Factory
City shows license price raise eyed for show tents
Bloomington Indiana June 2 Officers of the Indianapolis Southern in Bloomington today to gauge tax petitions in three townships totaling about 100000 dollars and to report potential contract awards. A canvass in Greene county townships Wright Jefferson Beach and Smith may prompt further petitions in Morgan county. A consolidation decision between Indianapolis Southern and the Olivers, who surveyed Martinsville Bloomington to quarry districts, looms if coal and freight rates satisfy. Both roads seek a 2 percent tax. only one will pass, likely decided by Wednesday.
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Bloomington
Ind
Indianapolis Southern
Board of Commissioners
Greene County
Wright, Jefferson, Beach
Smith
Morgan County
Olivers
Martinsville
Indianapolis
Local Traditions Report Holiday Observances and Visits
Isaac Fish shipped a car of livestock to Cincinnati on Thursday. Mrs. Sophia Dodds has returned home from an extended visit at Leesville. Miss Dessie Utterback visited friends Misses Stella and Laura Cummings of the West neighborhood Saturday night. Bart H. Kindred of Kurtz attended the DePauw cemetery decoration day. An all day meeting is planned at Liberty on the fourth Sunday in June with dinner for a large crowd. no church service at night.
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Isaac Fish
Cincinnati
Sophia Dodds
Leesville
Dessie Utterback
Stella
Laura Cummings
West
Bart H. Kindred
Kurtz
DePauw Cemetery
Liberty
Bedford Post Office Unclaimed Letters Advertised May 31 1902
List of unclaimed letters for week ending May 31 1902 includes women Emma Falkher Lucinda Girdley Rosa Lytton Pessie Utterback and Miss. men W G Adamson Hoyt Rhules T Snively B F Snyder James Stipp Wm Thes Sutton Warren Sweeny contractor Stone Work John Tannehill James Wagoner. Names appear in the Bedford Post Office notice with instruction to call and say advertised. Vinson V Williams.
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Falkher
Emma
Girdley
Lucinda
Lytton
Rosa
Porter
Utterback
Pessie
Adamson
W. G. Hoyt
Rhules
Hunter
T. Snively
B. F. Snyder
James
Stipp
Thes
Sutton
Warren
Sweeny
Tannehill
John
Wagoner
Vinson V. Williams
Collision on Southern Indiana line near 16th Street crossing
A serious collision occurred about 4 30 Monday afternoon in a track cut just north of the 16th street crossing. Engine 20 from Terre Haute struck a yardmen’s flatcar train on a curve, causing the engine to be battered and one flat car to smash. All crew escaped with minor scratches and bruises. Cause cited: yard crew assumed the light engine was late and pulling a train.
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Indiana
16Th Street
Terre Haute
Senators Patterson Beveridge clash over Philippines water cure
The report recalls Senator Patterson of Colorado and his shift from pro administration stance to opposing American supremacy in the Philippines. A Congressional Record exchange with Senator Beveridge features Patterson defending his water cure remarks, while Beveridge and others mock the scene as Patterson sits under a tree at night. The piece ends citing Noblesville Ledger noting anti trust laws and the Republican role in enforcement.
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Colorado
Indiana
Wilson
Washington
Crawfordsville
Rocky Mountain News
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Dewey
Coubtless
Philppines
Ellstor Patterson
Philippines
Senate
Beveridge
Congressional
Whitch
Utah
Rawlins
Tennessee
Chaffee
Bell
Roosevelt
Knox
Noblesville Ledger
Bedford area residents frequent the weekly scene
Alfred Guthrie transacted business in Bedford Monday. Several locals, including Miss Flora Weddie and Miss Edna Litton, visited relatives in the area. Townspeople, such as Elisha Lee and Hayden Walls, attended events and conducted routine affairs from Fort Ritner to Bono, while others sought security bonds and legal services in nearby counties.
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Bedford
Willard Boyles
Richards
Francis Sapington
Hursha Lee
Oklahoma
Jackson County
Thomas T. Ray
John Norman
Heltonville
Julius H. Beavers
Pinhook
Daviess Courty
Flora Weddie
Lela
Effie Maharey
Fort Ritner Farm
Andy Weddle
Edna Litton
Effie Maharney
Elisha Lee
Ft. Ritner
Hayden Walls
John R. Standford
Lee School House
Thomas Thompson
Iowa
Richard Myers
Robt. Green
Bono
Allen
Tunnel Ridge
Hiram Filton
Fort Ritner
Bessie Allen
Mitchell
Manharney
David Wilfong
Reed Elliott
Ruby Guthrie
Pennsylvania Lines Special Train to Yellowstone August Trip
The Pennsylvania Lines will operate a personally conducted August trip to Yellowstone National Park from Indianapolis at 11 35 a m. on August 14. The vestibuled train includes Pullman sleeping dining and baggage cars for a twelve day journey with a Park coaching tour. Distances total about 4000 miles with hotel or camping options at Cinnabar Montana. Hotel tour 130 dollars tenting tour 115 dollars inclusive of rail and sleeping car fare meals and Park board lodging and transport. Send requests for Faridaowne itinerary to W W Richardson district passenger agent Indianapolis. W W Richardson D P A
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Pennsylvania
Yellowstone National Park
Indianapolis
Park
North America
Cinnabar
Montana
Faridaowne
W. W. Richardson
Pennsylvania Lines
Ind
W. W. RicHagrpson
Farm land values rise in Boone county by 25 per acre
The Democratic Lebanon Pioneer notes that over the last five years Boone county farm lands have risen about 25 dollars per acre, totaling more than six and a half million dollars in increased wealth. An 80 acre farmer now stands about 2000 dollars richer due to higher land values.
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Lebanon
Boone County
Southern Indiana Railway Ticket Agents Offer Low Rates
Travel between Los Angeles and San Francisco may be affordable through Southern Indiana Railway Ticket Agents. Inquire before purchasing to save time and money. H. H. Roseman, G. P. A.
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Los Angeles
San Francisco
Southern Indiana Railway
H. H. Roseman
Requests For Train Rates And Schedules To Be Addressed
The notice asks parties seeking information on rates travel times and related services to write to D. B. Steeg Traveling Passenger Agent in Terre Haute Indiana for prompt attention. It directs inquiries through direct line and connecting lines excursions and related details.
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D. B. Steeg
Terre Haute
Ind
Fast train to Chicago via Southern Indiana Ry
Cheap rates to Indianapolis offered by Southern Indiana Railway ticket agents. Three trains daily each way with rock ballast and no dust. H. A. Boseman G P A says leave Bedford 8 13 a m arrive Chicago 4 10 p m. Always on time. H H Poseman G P 4
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Bedford
Southern Indiana Railway
Indianpolis
H. A. Boseman
G P. A
Chicago
Southern Indiana
H. H. Poseman
G P
Two New Freight Trains Reach Bedford Routes Highlighted
Busines and rail notice indicating two new freight trains operating in Southern Indiana deliver from Chicago to Bedford in 18 hours, Peoria in 18 hours, Cincinnati in 8 hours, Louisville in 8 hours, and Indianapolis in 8 hours. See J. G. Ray, General Agent for routes and specifics.
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Bedford
Chicago
Peoria
Cincinnati
Louisville
Indianapolis
J. G. Ray
Southern Indiana Railway Ticket Agent Offers Sleeper Reservations
If you want cheap rates, call the Southern Indiana Railway Ticket Agent. Have your sleeper reservations made. Ladies traveling alone may notify our agent to have passenger representatives meet them at transfers and seat them comfortably on the train with no extra charges. H. B. Roseman, G. P. A.
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Southern Indiana Railway
Roseman
Notable Visitors and Local Events Highlight Free Town and Leesville
Miss Kila Spurgeon of Free Town visited Mr. Lewis Long last Saturday and has a history as a missionary in India now teaching in Jackson county and supervising the Freetown Sunday School. Miss Josie Fitzgibens of Tunovelton visits relatives here this week. Commencement on June 4 features Leesville School graduates with fitting exercises. Modern Woodmen and Knights of Pythias plan decoration day on June 15. Trustee G. B. Jackson and Dr. S. W. Smith traveled to Bedford last Wednesday to attend events, others from the area joined the Bedford show. Church services by Rev. Jones at M and E Church next Sunday night. Eld. D. M. Brown of Medora preached for Church of Christ last Sunday at 11 AM but could not return at night due to work. He urged liberal offerings for support. Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Stone visited Bloomington on Sunday.
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Eld
D. M.brown
Medora
Church of Christ
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