Congressman's bill aims to curb United States assay markings
Washington January 13 Congressmen argue over a bill to stop use of the United States name to promote fraud in gold or silver articles. The measure by Congressman Vreeland of New York would impose penalties up to 5000 dollars and a year in prison, with forfeiture of the items marked United States assay.
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Vreeland
United States
U. S
Washington
Congress
Sam
New York
U.S
House Committee On Interstate Commerce
U. S. Aasay
Ase
Une
Senate Committee Reports Ship Subidy Bill Favorably
The ship subsidy bill proposed by the merchant marine commission was reported favorably by the senate committee on commerce. An amendment increases mail subventions to Pacific coast ships with Hawaii Japan China and the Philippines from 300000 to 400000 if a way service is established and from 600000 to 800000 for a fortnightly service.
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Scripps-M'Rre Press Association
Washington, Dan
Merchant Marine Commission
Senate Committee On Commerce
Pacific
Hawaii
Japan
China
Philippines
Highwaymen active after weather delay in Indianapolis
After days of inactivity due to bad weather, Indianapolis highwaymen resumed activity Thursday night. Jose Lehman and Mrs. Lewenst identified Nan McGee of 1101 HL Fifteenth Street as the man who held up them and attempted to snatch pocketbooks in N. Lengleave. A white man reportedly held up Mrs. Nettle Heatty near St. Joan's church. Another man tried to rob an unknown woman on S. Senate Avenue near the John Deere plow works. A private watchman pursued the suspect but could not catch him. Morgan G. Bulkely named by Republicans as candidate for United States Senate to succeed Senator Hawkey, March 4. Bulkely is president of Acta Lue Insurance Co.
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Indianapolis
Jose Lehman
Lewenst
New York-st
Nanh McGee
N. Lengleave
Nettle Heatty
Maryland-st
St. Joan's Church
S. Senate Ave
John Deere
Canter
Crorrsal
Jhartford
Cenn
Morgan G. Bulkely
United States Senate
A. RB
Hawkey
Bulkely
Acta Lue Insurance Com
Boyland Held for Theft Charged in Newark Rooming House
Detectives Lipcaster and Low arrested Clarence Boyland after witnesses saw him near the room where K. P. Wolverton slept in New Jersey. Wolverton’s clothes were gone through and stolen while he rested, prompting a grand larceny charge against Boyland.
Madame's new officer opens on Circle, Indianapolis
The magazine Madame, popular in Indianapolis, has expanded its editorial and business rooms at the former Indianapolis building on the Circle. The Ford publishing company prints Madame with a near quarter of a million monthly circulation.
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Magazing
Indianapolis Printer John Sexton Dies in City Hospital
John Sexton a renowned printer and proofreader died Thursday at City Hospital from blood poisoning. He had long ties to Indianapolis newspapers and recently returned from the Printers' Home in Colorado where he was an inmate.
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John Sexton
City Hospital
Indianapolis
Colorado
Lashley Wife Enters School Director Race in Avalon
Mrs. Mary M. Lashley, wife of local businessman Joseph R. Lashley, announces her candidacy for school director in Avalon. Her husband opposes her entry into politics and plans to campaign on Friday against her.
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Scripps-M'Rre Press Association
Avalon
Mary M. Lashley
Joseph R. Lashley
Two Killed in Wayne Powder Explosion
Two men died and several others injured when a blast at the Laffin Rand Powder Co. building in Wayne New Jersey ripped the structure apart. Victims were John Burke of Scranton and William Schuman of Lincoln Court New Jersey. The explosion occurred around 1 o clock as workers moved cans, causes unknown.
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Scripps-A'Rae Press Associat
Paterson
S.J
Laffin-Rand Powder Company
Wayne
John Burke
Scranton
William Schuman
Lincoln Court
Burke
Schuman
Knight Sleeps on Doctor Wright Desk in Willoughby Building
William W. Knight 18 Arrow-are wandered into Police Surgeon Wrights office in the Willoughby Building on a Wednesday night. He slept on the desk after scattering books and papers to the floor and placing his overcoat there. He was discovered by a watchman and arrested. His lodging was fined 5 and costs in police court Thursday morning.
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Wright
Willoughby Building
William W. Knight
Knight
Watenmsin
Delivery at Port Arthur reported by Gen Nogl
SCRIPPS MRAE PRESS ASSOCIATION reports a message from Tokyo to the Japanese legation stating General Nogl announces completion of the Port Arthur delivery. The hit list includes forts, 0 large caliper guns, 149 medium, 0 small. 82,670 cannon balls. 39,000 kilograms of ammunition. 35.25 rifles. 1,920 horses. battleships 4. cruisers 2. submarines 14. steamers 10. plus 3 small steamers recoverable after eight repairs.
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Scripps-M'Rae Press Association
Washington
Toko
Nogl
Port Arthur
Arrest Two Doctors in Noblesville on License Charges
Noblesville Indiana January 14 two physicians Dr L K Seamans and Dr John Blahop were arrested on grand jury indictments accusing them of practicing medicine without licenses. Each posted bonds of 2M. Seamans is described as osteopath and Blahop as magnetic healer.
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Noblesville
Ind
L. K. Seamans
John Blahop
Seamans
Vishop
Poverty Causes Death of Mrs Wickline at Home
Mrs Martha Wickline aged 35 an employee of the Oneida hotel died at Miss Maude Simpsons home 121 Cap itolave Thursday evening. Doctor Reed of the thy Dispensary arrived too late death suspected from poison. Wickline recently came to Indianapolis from Linton Indiana with five children placed in a charitable institution. Friends say she complained her husband would not care for her and wished to die.
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Martha Wickline
Oneida
Mrs Bennett Dies at 39 in Newcastle Area
Mrs Margaret Bennett widow of Whilander Bennett formerly of Newcastle died at 10 o clock Thursday at her home 24 Station Street age 39 Survived by three children Mrs Jane Holding William Bennett and Robert Bennett Funeral to be held Saturday morning at 10 Interment in South Mound Cemetery Newcastle
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Margaret Bennett
Newcastle
Whilander Bennett
Aed
South Mound
Mre
John Holding
William Bennett
Robert Bennett
Girl Seriously Burned After Cigarette Sparks Incident
Nellie Roberts aged 22 of Benate Avenue was badly burned when clothing caught fire during a friend's visit. Police investigate as a man present at the scene is now missing and the cause remains unclear.
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Nellie Roberts
Benateave
Golden Leases 1500 Acres Near Noblesville Oil Wells
William R. Colles of Muncie filed a BP ad lease with the recorder covering 1500 acres near the Graham oil well northwest of Noblesville. Golden plans extensive explorations for oil as the Graham well yields about one and a half barrels per day.
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Golden
Noblesville
Wiliam
R. Colles
Muncie
Recorder
Graham
Mrs Speed Gets Divorce in New York Cable Case
Goshen Ind Jan 13 Mrs Emma Speed wires from New York that she has secured a divorce from her husband John G Speed an Out look editor. Allegations include a craving for absinthe while Mrs Speed had been widow of Goshen banker Thomas A Dailey before marrying Speed.
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Goshen
Ind
Emma
Speed
New York
John G. Speed
Outloukk
Thomas A. Dailey
Lodge and Crane Named for Senate Seats by Republicans
Boston January 1 Republicans nominated Henry Cabot Lodge for the longer Senate term and chose Murray Crane to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Morrissey in a caucus. The selection aims to solidify party control in the Senate contest signals early confidence in the ticket.
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Lodge
Crane
Scripps
Boston
Henry Gahot Lodge
Murray Crane
Moar
Accident Fatality Reported In Ice Slough Incident
Louisville January reports William H. Fryant was accidentally killed when a twig snagged his shotgun as he broke ice in a slough while attempting a fish through. Authorities note no foul play suspected.
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RAE Press Association
Louisville
Wiliam H. Fryant
Merger Ratified By Cincinnati Rail Consolidation
Shareholders of the II & TD railroad company in Cincinnati have ratified the consolidation with the Here Marquette and C in a Thursday meeting. The merger unites the Scripps M'Rae presbyterian association with the regional rail lines, forming a larger transportation network.
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Scripps-M'Rae Presb Association
Cincinnati
Dan. V
II & TD
Here Marquette
Catarrh of the Stomach Promises Simple Cure
A historical ad describes catarrh of the stomach as an incurable sounding burden, then touts Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets as the safe, simple remedy. It claims tablets aid digestion after meals, relieve sour belching and gas, restore appetite, and curb stomach inflammation. Client testimony from Chicago praises full relief after one box.
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Harlanson
Bruart
Mr. TR. 8
Workman
Chicago
Stuart
Odd Handiwork of Nature in Yuha Plain Desert
A descriptive account of Yuha Plain in the Colorado Desert north of the Mexican border. Wind and water have carved stone into natural sculptures including cabbage patches, dinner plates, stone roses and birds, with countless other shapes and even a “stone arsenal” of cannon balls and weapons.
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Colorado Desert
Yuha
Yuha Plain
Mininig
Dumbbela
Yuna
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