Alarm over Ponce as missing steamship feared sunk
New York January 9 alarm over the missing steamship Ponce now ten days overdue from Ponce Puerto Rico. Fifteen days have passed since she left Ponce and 12 days without sighting. Rumors say she may have been taken in tow by the Maracas or sunk after a submerged derelict. The Connecticut has been ordered to search Cuba waters while owners expect a machinery breakdown left her helpless until tow possible.
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Ponce
New York & Porto Rico Company
Maracas
Connecticut
Norfolk
Cuba
One Cent a Look on Billboards Causes Denunciation
Local Council of Women denounces slot machine and indecent billboards shown at a cent a look. Rev. W. G. Clinton of Irvington M. E. church inspected the photos and called them immoral. Rev. A. B. Philpott and others urged action with council promising aid to curb the evils.
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Council of Women
W. G. Clinton
Irvington M. E
A. B. Philpott
Council For
Salaries in Full And Board Grants Ed Tuition Breaks
At a city school board meeting on Tuesday night the board abolished the 10 percent salary withholding until year end, switching teachers to full monthly salaries. After four years of instruction a pupil may receive another half year of study without tuition. Bills totaling 12 785.46 were approved. Officers elected were A. M. Sweeney president, Charles W. Moores vice president, Albert Baker attorney, with J H McFich challenging Moores for the VP post.
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A. M. Sweeney
Charles W. Moores
Albert Baker
J. H. mFich
Mr. Moores
Persian Shah Muzaffer-Ed-Din Dies in Teheran Harem Mourning
Muzaffer-Ed-Din shah of Persia dies in Teheran palace leaving a vast diamond wealth crown jewels valued in the millions. He governed with absolute power, promoted education and press freedom, and his heir Mohammed Ali Mirza is seen as a progressive reformer likely to push a European-style constitutional government amid Persia's debt and reforms.
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Shah
the Shah
Mohammed Ali Mirza
Persia
Mohammed Alia
Shah of Persia Muzaffer-Ed-Din Dies in Teheran
Teheran reports the death of Muzaffer-Ed-Din, the Shah of Persia, announced Wednesday. The notable monarch ruled Persia prior to his passing, with the news carried by dispatches from Teheran.
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Muzaffer-Ed-Din
Teheran
Muzaffer- Ed-Din
Shah of
Persia
Persias Drive to Stabilize Credit Raises Global Hopes
The plan aims to lift Persia from its financial quagmire and restore good credit status before the world. Authorities coordinate with international lenders and market observers to outline steps for debt restructuring, monetary policy tightening, and growth measures. Negotiations focus on credibility restoration, transparency, and timely reporting to investors and partners.
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Persia
Mourning for Persian Shah Spreads Through Legation
Washington, Jan 9 Mourning will be worn for six months at the Persian legation after the shah's death last night. The heir apparent Mohammed Ali Mirza is expected to back a constitutional move and national assembly. The shah was described as lovable, progressive, brave and fond of athletics and European inventions.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Washington
Legation
Mortesa Kann
Mohammed Ali Mirza
Muzaffer-Ed-Din
Shah
Khan
State Department
Pearson
Teheran
Department
Flood threat eases as river nears crest near Indianapolis
After heavy rains Monday, the EProad Ripple flood danger subsided as waters halted their rapid rise. By Wednesday at the W Washington Street pumping station of the Indianapolis Water Co the river had climbed one foot three inches in 24 hours but posed no imminent breach of banks. Current level stands six feet ten inches above low water mark.
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W. Washington St
Indianapolis Water Company
J P Morgan Ill Rumor Suppressed By Son
New York dispatch reports J P Morgan is ill at home with a cold. His son J P Morgan Jr says the financier is seriously ill only in rumor and continues to handle business from home.
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New York
J. P. Morgan
J. P. Morgan, Jr
Dixon Named Republican Candidate for U S Senate
Helena Mont Jan 9 Joseph M Dixon of Missoula nominated by Republican lawmakers to succeed Senator Clark. Dixon won 49 votes with 22 for ex Senator Lee Mann and 1 for Judge W H Hunt. Formal ballot set for next Tuesday.
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Scripps-AieRne Press Association
Helena
Mont
Joseph M. Dixon
Missoula
United States
Clark
Dixon
Lee Mann
W. H. Hunt
Exhaustion and death of Mrs Barbara Lease at 486 Abbott St
Mrs Barbara Lease aged 90 died at her home on Tuesday afternoon from exhaustion. Born in Bavaria she came to the United States in 1854 and lived in Indianapolis 39 years. She had been bedridden since a fall dislocated her hip eleven years ago, and no physician attended her before County Coroner Dr. G A Petersdorf investigated.
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Barbara Lease
Abbott St
Lease
Bavaria
United States
Indianapolis
G. A. Petersdorf
Zenor Opposes Subsidy in Army Bill Debate
Representative Zenor of Indiana argued at length against any measure to rehabilitate the merchant marine through subsidies. He spoke during the general debate on the army appropriation bill in Washington on January 9.
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Sun
Washington
Zenor
Indiana
United States
Congress
Prediction of January 12 quake by meteorologist Clements
London reports that Hugh Clements predicts a day of earthquakes in America on January 12 with no specified localities. He has previously forecast an Algerian quake today. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as a remedy for rheumatic ailments.
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Scripps-MacRae Press Association
London
America
Hugh Clements
Clements
Algeria
Kingston Delights with Specialty Od Whisky Style
Kingston focuses on od whisky, highlighting a celery vesce as a featured head. The brief notes this unusual pairing and suggests a distinctive flavor profile from the Kingston mainline.
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Kingston
Widow Denies Motive Amid Dr Johnson Murder Rumors
A Portland coroner's jury found Dr. Philip E. Johnson murdered for robbery. Mrs. Johnson, widow and former Ohio governor Ho adley's daughter, denies any affairs or enemies. Cashier Alvord corroborates, stating Johnson walked toward a bridge before vanishing. burial planned in Staten Island.
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Ore
Philip E. Johnson
Johnson
Death of Dr Philip Edwards Johnson Stuns Family on Staten Island
Samuel H Evins, brother in law of Dr Philip Edwards Johnson, reports Johnson killed in Portland Oregon after moving there two months earlier to build a future home. Mothers of both families prostrated. Evins notes no enemies and eager for full particulars from W C Alvord. Johnson, son of Rev George D Johnson, had recently returned to Staten Island to marry Mrs Scarborough.
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Mr. Alvord
Port Richmond
S. I
N. Y
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Philip Edwards Johnson
Portland
Ore
W. C. Alvord
Phil
Staten Island
Dr. Johnson
George D. Johnson
Christ's Church
New Brighton
New Brghton
Mary
Candy for Consumption Report From London Physician
A London physician asserts candy prevents consumption and the heart of children should be taught to eat sugar. He praises candy factories as healthy environments for consumptives, noting candy eaters resist alcohol and that women and girls workers in such factories are robust and cheerful.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
London
Garnishee law eyed by Capitol newcomer Zeis in Indiana
Edward W L Zeis representing Benton and Warren counties is a merchant and former banker living in Oxford Indiana. He is a Republican and was elected by a comfortable margin. Zeis plans a garnishee law modeled on popular statutes in other states and canvassed lawmakers who seem inclined to dodge the issue. Dr Charles H Good Warren Indiana a leading Eleventh district Republican urged Charles Wintrode Huntington county for house doorkeeper while expressing optimism for the party. Evan H Ferree formerly Marion postmaster visited the capital discussing reforms and budget restraint. Senator C C Lyons now postmaster at Fairmount advocates Miss Annette Reynolds for a house stenographer seat. The senate has eight stenographers. the house requires several.
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Charles Wintrode
Huntington County
Dr. Good
Evan H. Ferree
Marion
Ind
Ferree
Denison
Hanly
Hallie McNeil
Senate
House
Drunkards Cured in 24 Hours by Golden Specific
A sensational free trial offer claims Golden Specific cures drunkenness within a day. It asserts no odor or taste, administers via coffee tea or food, and makes drinkers abandon liquor entirely. Letters from supporters in Kentucky and Oregon bolster results, urging readers to request a free package from Dr. J W Haines in Cincinnati.
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Vanceburg
Mabel Zink
R. F
Salem
Oregon
J. W. Haines
Glenn Wulld Ing
Cincinnati
Ohio
Indiana General Assembly Opens Amid Race for Speakership
The sixty fifth Indiana General Assembly opens with lawmakers and hopeful job seekers in the lobby, as Emmett Forest Branch of Martinsville is the leading candidate for speaker. Key contests also form around senate secretary and house secretary positions with Hogate and Pennington among contenders.
Political gait and gatherings mix at Grand hotel meeting
Democrats meet at the Grand hotel but many depart to Lafayette for the Jackson day banquet led by J Kirby Risk. Republicans plan a Wednesday Claypool meeting. Newly elected state officers circulate in hotel lobbies as talks on raises surface.
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Lafayette
J. Kirby Risk
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Wenesday
Claypool
For Sale Miscellaneous Sun Insert Offers Three Days
The Sun will insert ten words under For Sale Miscellaneous for three days at a cost of 25 cents.
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Sun
Trains Schedule From In terurban Terminal Southnorg Routes
Through passenger trains depart In terurban Terminal for Southnorg Greenwood Whiteland Franklin Amity Edinburg Taylorsville Columbus with first car at 6 10 a m and hourly to 8 10 p m plus 10 10 and 11 15 p m. Additional services at 9 00 and 11 45 p m go to Greenwood and intermediate points only. Trains run via Ohio and Delaware streets to Virginia Ave from viaduct north end at 15 minutes past the hour. Express cars leave Georgia and Meridian streets for Franklin and intermediate points at 9 27 p m and 3 22 p m.
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Ribble’s Drug Store
Fountain Square
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Edinburg
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Indianapolis Coal Traction Co Schedule Note
The Indianapolis Coal Traction Co runs for Ben Davis and Plainfeld Prom with service from 5:00 a.m. every hour to 7:00 p.m. Night service at 9:06 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. The 5:00 a.m. car does not operate on Sunday mornings. For details call the company's office in the Terminal Building.
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Bethany Park
Martinaville
Ind
Company
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Indianapolis Coal Traction Co
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