Lawmakers boxing gloves over duties in dispute
In Thorntown Indiana Rep Slack sent boxing gloves to Rep Sayre of Wabash and Rep Btuterman of Miami to settle their argument on the bill to raise duties without higher salaries for state tax commissioners. Sayre denied Sta teman. Btuterman denounced the measure as false. Nancy G Conss, a longtime resident, turned 95. James and Mrs Roberts celebrated their fiftieth fifth wedding anniversary. Mr Roberts, 77, has never missed a meal due to illness.
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Sayre
Wabash
Btutesman
Miami
T Hey
Btuterman Arone
James Roberts
Mr. Roberts
Antidote for Cholera Infantum Revealed by Flexner
Dr. Simon Flexner head of Johns Hopkins and Rockefeller Institute returned from Baltimore where he announced a serum antidote for cholera infantum. He predicts world availability by year’s end and describes the serum as an antitoxin that kills the blood poison and cures dysentery forms without causing cholera. A second brief item notes Marion, Indiana resident J. J. Mart dies from blood poisoning after a hog bite.
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Philadelphia
Maren
Simon Flexner
Rockefeller Institute
Baltimore
Johns Hopking Hospital
Flexner
Shiga
Philippines
Islands
Wm. H. Welsh
Johns Hopkins University
Hoosier Capitol How Only 533 Behind Louisville in Population
Louisville and Indianapolis vie for population lead as 1900 census ranks Louisville eighteenth and Indianapolis twenty-first. If recent growth persists, Indianapolis could surpass Louisville, Minnesota and Rhode Island markets. The 1903 Indianapolis directory lists 221.30 thousand, up 8 816, while Louisville records 221.48 thousand, up 1 718.
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Hoosier Capitol
Louisville
Falls City
Kentucky
Indianapolis
United States
Minneapolis
Minn
Providence
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Loulaville
Sully Still Cotton King Sees Prices Rally Amid Bear Pressure
New York report says J Sully heads cotton market as bears press during a volatile week. The trading pit saw intense activity Thursday with prices climbing back to higher figures by close, amid strong demand and tighter supply. Sully claims current levels reflect genuine demand and shrinking offers, forecasting further gains despite skepticism.
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New York
Moreh
G-Isedier
J. Sully
Bears
Sully
Cotton Exchange
Ira D Sankey Reported Totally Blind in Brooklyn
New Castle Pa reports Ira D Sankey, famed evangelist and hymn writer, is totally blind at his Brooklyn home after a recent eye operation failed. Cousin Charles Sankey received the letter. doctors had treated two months of nervous prostration, but Sankey is said to be improving and up about the house.
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New Castle
Ira D. Banker
Dwight &, Moody
Brooklyn
Charles C. Sankey
New York
Ira D. Sanker
Haseen
Sy. Sankey
Sid
Mr. Sankey
Ainsi
Oratorical Contest Draws Teams to Tombinton Hall
In Indianapolis the rich and famous college entrants gather for the annual state oratorical contest. Seven reps enter the Friday afternoon event at the Dean Hotel. Delegations arrive from Notre Dame and other institutions as dignitaries and speakers prepare for the convention evening.
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Indianapolis
Ube
Tombinton Hall
Cfeerioon
Te Dean Hotel
Centvat
EB. M
H. E. Tincher
Frank Fey
Notre Dame
Alexander Hamilton
Luther Feeger
Barnham
Joh Mitchell
J P Morgan Bets on Havana Fronton Game
J P Morgan visited Havana with a party and tried betting on jai alai at the Frenton. Passengers report he wagered two ventens as the whites won and luck turned against him. He called the game exciting but said it was not for Sacnevan to bet on.
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Tampa
Fla
J. P. Morgan
Jai Ala
Havana
Marsans
Frenton
Ubion
Morgan
Three New Pitchers Born in Joliet March Six
In Joliet on Thursday March 6 triplets all girls were born to Mr and Mrs Bayley Witt Pitcher. The newborns are reported in good health and the other details note the birth of two other children to a local business man.
Firth wife leaves him as he plans double celebration
Martin Stensel, Jersey City hotel proprietor, announces his fifth wife has departed New York. He plans a March 12 celebration to mark her departure and his eighty first birthday. Dave Koontz buys the Cozy bar near the Grand Opera house block, promising high standards and fine wines for patrons.
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New York
Martin Stensel
Jersey City
Stensel
Dave Koontz
Bateshougs
Wabashret
Grand Opera House
Dave
Gaia
Kokomo saloon remonstrances tested in court
In Kokomo Indiana the 30 signers of blanket remonstrances for the business ward testified Thursday on signature authenticity. Attorneys for saloonkeepers conceded defeat. If upheld, 12 saloons in the business district would close immediately with ten more slated for June and September. Anti-saloon forces plan to pursue closures citywide.
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Kokomo
Ind
Commissioners’ Court
Works board restrained in Indianapolis contract dispute
Superior judge Carter barred the Board of Public Works for three years from contracting with Kennington and Grother for sprinkling the Indianapolis streets. W. H. Newby filed the complaint and alleges the board secretly awarded the bid to Rentiingen and Bro. The board was to pick a bidder Friday and a court hearing is set after next Wednesday.
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Juidge Carter
Board of Public Works
Kennington & Grother
Sprinkliex
Indianapolis Atreeta
W. H. Newby
Newby
Rentiingen & Bro
Four Lunatics Escape From Pulton Hospital
Sto Marek hospital reports four criminal insane patients escaped during breakfast duty. Richardagn, under murder sentence, struck wristlets and led the group in overpowering keepers. Thomas Stivers fought bravely and was injured. Richardson and three others vanished, with searchers failing to locate them within an hour.
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Sto
Marek
Benjamin Richardagn
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Thomas Stivers
Richardson
Purgull
Mrs Gelrichs Tax Relief Baffles New York Officials
New York on March 6 Mrs Merman Gelrichs separated from her husband visited the UK tax department and, amid scrambled details, secured relief from a 41,000,000 personal assessment. The case tangled local officials with residences in Fifth Avenue Newport and San Francisco as Mrs Olrichs and others offered disputed home claims.
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New York
Merman Gelrichs
Bankranetsee
Oelricha
Fifthcave
Newport
Olrichs
San Francisco
Oelrichs
Detrichk
Senator Fair
Ghoul Cantrell Taken to Noblesville Testify
Ghoul Cantrell was taken to Noblesville at 5 a.m. Friday under Deputy Sheriff Casey to testify before the Hamilton County grand jury in the case of Hampton West, the alleged Hamilton County ghoul. It was not decided whether he would be moved to Chicago as previously reported.
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Noblesville
Casey
Hamiltes County
Hampton West
Hamplton County
Cantrett
Chicago
Ruckelshaus
Alford
Bread as poison to hurried eaters, claims Grape Nuts expert
A Chic magazine excerpt argues that bread harms quick eaters and praises Grape-Nuts as a superior, healthful cereal. It notes the product name derives from grape sugar and nutty flavor, calling it a major dietary advance, with the trademark cited.
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London
Chic
Loansdon
Scientific Fonda
Ife
America
Organize at once against bolting Democrats warning
A Kansas City platform club threat cited by Com moner organizers as they rally loyal Democrats. They warn bolting is attempted by well funded factions using corporations, comparing to Memphis 1895 league. They urge real Democrats to act to save the party and prevent degradation and demoralization.
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Omaia
Net
Maret &In Bie
W. d. Bransarsi
Kansas City Platform Club
Memphis
Teorgentzera
Real Democrate
Kansan
Pearl necklace found burned to ashes in home search
Chicago report says a valuable pearl necklace worth 35000 linked to Abs. H. H. Campbell was recovered from ashes at her residence, supposedly burned by the cook during dinner prep. Fire investigators believe the blaze to be incendiary as a barn at 3140 N. Wilhelmsst burned at 2 a.m. Friday.
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Abs. H. H. Campbell
Frederick ‘Topp
N. Wihelsst
Losy RO
On the Stroke of Twelve at Park and Empire Plays
The Dark presents the revival of On the Stroke of Twelve with lavish staging and a strong cast, drawing packed crowds on Thursday performances. Anthracite price and contact details appear, while The Sup columns advertise real estate and the For Sale Miscellaneous listings on pages six and seven.
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Park
Bheridan
Columan
Isle of Pines Treasures and Coal Plans Across Regions
A mix of notes covers the Isle of Pines, Daniel Finley’s visit, and Treasure inland legend. South Africa to exploit four coal stations near Ladysmith Natal exports 24,000 tons. Lyon Mass shoes set rapid production record in 12 minutes per pair. New York hospitals struggle to care for crippled children. Austrian tipping in restaurants. collar and cuff industry concentration. tenement germ counts after sweeping floors.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
John Finley
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Natal
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