Neglect of U S Pacific Defenses Sparks Alarm
Special to The Sun. Washington July 12 Roosevelt plans a fall voyage for sixteen battleships and two cruisers from New York to San Francisco under Rear Admiral Robby D. Evans. The article argues Congress has long neglected Pacific coast defenses, warns of potential Japanese strikes and dock/coal shortages, and notes fleet costs and current U S vs Japan naval strength.
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The
Sun
Washington
Roosevelt
Pacific
New York
San Francisco
Cape Horn
Robby D. Evans
Nippon
Guam
Philippines
Hawaii
Congress
Board of Strategy
Forts of the Pacific Coast Lacking Modern Defenses
The piece argues Congress has not fully armed or manned Pacific coast fortifications ten years after Hawaii's annexation, noting San Diego and San Francisco forts, plus Admiralty Inlet, lack complete readiness. It urges $50 million to finish the coast defense system and highlights shortages of guns, trained gunners, mines, and searchlights.
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Congress
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
San Diego
Columbia River
Seattle
Admiralty Inlet
Manila
Philippines
Guam
Hawaiian Islands
Navy Department
First Aid for Bowel Troubles by Cascaret
An old remedy marketed for heartburn indigestion and constipation promises fast relief. It claims to wake and strengthen bowel muscles with natural action, avoiding g poi ng and discomfort. The six candy tablets cost ten cents a box from Sterling Remedy Company, with the genuine stamp 7s.
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Cascaret
Dr. Cascaret
Sterling Remedy Company
Summers
American Vessels Now in Pacific Ocean Reported
American ships including battleships are listed in the Pacific Ocean area. The Nebraska class vessel reportedly weighs 14,48 tons and joins other U S ships in the region.
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Pacific Ocean
Nebraska
Fleet to sail next fall with 16 battleships and cruisers
A Northeast fleet will depart New York bound for armored and protected cruisers including West Virginia, California, Maryland, and South Dakota among others. The force totals 16 battleships and numerous cruisers, with 1,913 officers and 29,978 enlisted men. Estimated voyage cost 3,000,000 dollars each way, duration about 75 days, average speed ten miles per hour. Coal and daily pay sum to around 23,000 and 23,900 dollars respectively per day.
American Women Faced High Costs for Italian Debuts
Milan reports reveal American singers and hopefuls are charged steep fees for training and debut opportunities. Impresarios demand payments for lessons, travel, and theater appearances, while promising favorable reviews to entice continued patronage.
Notices of liquor license applications in Indianapolis wards
A sequence of applications for liquor licenses in Marion county Indiana is recorded. Henry Meyer seeks permission for on-premises sale and drinking in a West Street Vinton Street corner room with a pool table. Thomas Glenn applies for a Morris Street front room license with pool tables. John Pugel requests a Warman Avenue Ward 15 license with front and rear pool tables.
The Great Squadron Bound for Japan Cruisers List
A historical notice outlines a fleet bound for Japan with detailed tonnages for each state ship. Connecticut Maine Louisiana Missouri Virginia Georgia New Jersey Rhode Island Alabama Kearsarge Minnesota Kentucky Ohio Illinois Kansas Vermont and the cruisers Washington Tennessee are listed with their respective tonnages. The document presents a snapshot of ship names and load capacities in a periodic report.
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Connecticut
Evans
Maine
Louisiana
Missouri
Virginia
Georgia
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Alabama
Kearsarge
Minnesota
Kentucky
Ohio
Illinois
Kansas
Vermont
Washington
Tennessee
Pacific
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Oregon
West Virginia
Colorado
Pennsylvania
Maryland
California
South Dakota
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Chicago
Charleston
Yorktown
San Francisco
Atlantic
Rhode
That Boy Next Door Creates Aerial Toy Hazard
A local boy builds a nonormal aerial railway between neighboring houses. He rides a belt suspended trolley, injuring his little sister when a line breaks. Four men rescue her as she dangles ten feet above ground.
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Little Sister
Mistaken for Squirrel Fatal Shot Near New Albany
Emmett Reagan a farmer near New Middletown is in critical condition after a gunshot wound to the head fired by his nephew Earl Stromie of Alexandria. He mistook the gray hair of his uncle for a squirrel during a hunting visit.
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Reagan
New Middletown
Earl Stromie
Alexandria
Tallest King in Europe
Paris July 13 The accompanying snapshot shows King Haakon of Norway on his recent visit to Paris. On his right is Madame Fallieres and on his left President Fallieres of France. King Haakon towered above all Frenchmen over six feet and was the tallest monarch in Europe.
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King Haakon
Norway
Paris
Madame Fallieres
President Failieres
France
Haakon
Europe
Bank robber escapes near Marquette prison
Albert Peverette, allied with the Lake Shore gang and linked to Richland bank robbery, escaped from two guards within 50 feet of the Marquette prison as they moved toward transfer. He freed himself by slipping shackles from wrists and ankles during the prison driveway moment.
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Marquette, Mich
Albert Peverette
Richland Bank
Lake Shore
Peverette
Teson Acquitted in Missouri Grocery Killing
Raymond Teson was acquitted by a Missouri jury after claiming insanity and the unwritten law in the October killing of George Mayhan in a grocery store. The verdict found Teson insane at the time and he will be committed to a state asylum until his reason is restored. evidence showed Mayhan's intimacy with Mrs. Teson.
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The
Sun
Joseph
Raymond Teson
George Mayhan
Mayhan
Teson
Naane
Tesos
Blue Linen or Madras Gown with Cluny Trimmed Jacket
The design outlines a charming gown of blue linen or madras, trimmed with broad cluny insertion. A loose jacket features stole-like cluny pieces, bound in half-inch blue bands, with kimono sleeves and a shallow sailor collar edged in narrow insertion. Button forms are covered with the fabric and white cotton, and the 11-gored skirt includes two side pleats at each seam.
Indiaman Found Dead Near Chadron
A dead man, likely James A. Hillery of Evansville, Indiana, was found in a field north of Chadron Nebraska yesterday after papers on his clothing identified him. Local authorities are investigating the death as a possible body discovery.
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Chadron
Neb
James A. Hillery
Evansville, Inc
Here
Hare to Pitch First as Lebanon Plays at Brighton Beach
Local boys line up for Lebanon with Bunny Hare of Indiana set to pitch the first game Sunday at Brighton Beach. Hare also plays third when not on the mound, guiding a high class article of ball and challenging for state honors. Lineup includes Dooley Dilger Morgan Whitridge Lageneur Cummins McCormack Ingalls Baumann Hicks O'Brien Brown Hare White Callins Barnes McAllister Davis Condiff umpire Goodman.
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Lebanon
Bunny” Hare
Indiana
Bunny
Lebanon Dooley
Dilger
Morgan Whitridge
Tomlin Lageneur
Hare Cummins McCormack
Ingalls Baumann
Snort
Clemmens Whitridge
Hicks O'Brien
Brown Gory
Susceed
Applications for Licenses in Marion County Indiana
Sixth ward Center township Marion county Indiana and others announce they will apply to the Board of County Commissioners at the August term 1907 for licenses to sell spirituous vinous malt and intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking privileges. Each notice lists business rooms with exact dimensions and street locations in Indianapolis wards 6 7 and 11 along with requests for pool table privileges in the same rooms and names Louis Kouder Henry Lichtenberg and Gustav Thiem.
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Center Township
Board of Commissioners
Marion County
West Street
Vinton Street
Yandes
Outlet No
Indianapolis
Indiana
Vinton and
West Streets
Henry Meyer
Board of County Commissioners
Morris Street
McCarty
Pera Thomas Glenn
Wayne Township
Warman Avenue
Wacker
Haughville
John Pugel
Monument Place
Louis Kouder
Liberty Street
Bates & Fletcher
Liberty and
Wabash Street
Henry Lichtenberg
Said County
Virginia Avenue
Fletcher Et al
T. Weeder
State of Indiana
Kentucky Avenue
Gustav Thiem
Syndicate Buys Planters Hotel in St Louis
Sold to a syndicate led by Albert B Gaines that already controls the Jefferson hotel and the Arlington and Eastman at Hot Springs. Col Landrum of Louisville confirms the Plant ers hotel in St Louis is transferred and will move east.
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ST. Louis
Col. Landrum
Louisville
Planters
Albert B. Gaines
Jefferson Hotel
Arlington and Eastman
Hot Springs
Ark
Col
Landrum
Officer Takes Vacation
Mary Stubbs state statistician left Saturday for an eastward vacation. She will visit Canada Niagara Falls Albany and the Hudson River trip to New York City Jamestown and Washington. She plans to return to Indianapolis the last of July accompanied by her mother and sister.
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Mary Stubbs
East
Canada
Niagara Falls
Albany
Hudson River
New York City
Jamestowns
Washington
Indianapolis
Two Views on Women and Child Rearing Compared
An observant writer says today’s women possess more self control than their grandmothers. An observant reader counters that women have less control over their children.
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