Senate Set to Pass Ship Subsidy Bill Next Week
Washington dispatch notes the ship subsidy measure will be voted on starting Monday with 3 pm scheduling. Republicans across the aisle back the bill, while most Democrats oppose, except McLaurin and possibly Louisiana’s McEnery and Foster. Initial $800,000 yearly, rising to $4.7 million after seven years, with broader fiscal questions looming.
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Amusements at Grand Park and Empire Arrivals
Grand bills showcase Kilpatrick the one legged bicyclist Helene Mora the famed female baritone and Hal Merritt the top monologist. At Cripple Creek draws crowds at Park while Empire Brigadiers deliver top performances this year. English’s crowd shows fatigue as some cast seem sleepy though Eddie Foy the clown remains popular with Indianapolis audiences.
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Lady Methuen Hurries Home to Support Wounded Husband
London report notes Lady Methuen arriving at Southampton from Cane Town on Saturday morning. She plans to return immediately to be by her wounded husband’s side.
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London
Miners May Drop Pies on Strike Threat
Reports from the hard coal region show miners oppose the Friday offer from operators and push for better terms. Unions elect delegates to the Shamokin convention to vote for a strike if no concessions are offered. A grievances list will be sent. lack of response may trigger civic federation arbitration and a strike if operators refuse to negotiate.
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Nice Little Mass Clash Over Supreme Court Clerk Race
Politicians James Hatfield of Bluffton and E V Fitzpatrick of Portland weigh staying in the nomination race for supreme court clerk in Cromer district. Hatfield announced first and faced Fitzpatrick push to knock him out. They rejected referees and arbitration plans, leaving the dispute unresolved.
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One Cent Per Talk Plan Discussed in Elizabeth
Capitalists in Elizabeth consider a one cent a message telephone system for the city and nationwide rollout. Telephones would be installed in any house on request at no cost to the user, with promoters seeking a cheap franchise and hope for fair profits.
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Four Injured in Nickel Plate Train Wreck at Knox
In Knox Indiana on a Friday, engineer A A Schwind fireman James Dalton baggage man C L Alexander and mail clerk William Browe were seriously injured when passenger train No. 1 ran into an open switch. The engine and baggage car derailed and boxcars were struck blocking traffic for four hours.
Hoosier Hash and Indiana Item Scramble
Monroe county farmers report wheat in average condition. Five smallpox cases in the Baker family near Middletown. Abraham Gilleland of Versailles thought fatally kicked by a horse. Strike sympathizers wreck an interurban car near Brazil with no injuries. Clinton county to send a solid Landis delegation to the congressional convention. Elkhart Republicans nominate A. R. Beardsley for mayor and officials. Emil Anderson clerk. Frank E. Towsley treasurer. Henry Wilkins of Rushville surrendered after shooting Michael Foley. Foley said to recover. Atlanta citizens offer 25000 to American Tin Plate Co. to resume and run plant five years. Burglars robbed six Marion homes in one night. Purchases include Vincennes Daily Capital by Burden Green and partner. Green to edit. G. M. Cook buys stake in Champaign Daily Courier. Thomas Killean, old soldier, found dead by Yeager’s Saloon rear near Marion soldiers home. death from exposure suspected. had $30.
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Yeager’s
Jonesboro
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McCulloch to Move Family to Indianapolis
G F McCulloch general manager of Union traction company will relocate his family to Indianapolis. Mrs Patterson and Mrs McCulloch's mother will accompany them, and the Muncie homestead will be closed.
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Union Traction Company
Indianapolis
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Notable Deaths Across Indiana Obituaries Mention Names
State death notices list several figures: A D Croxall a 6 river pilot from New Albany died of pneumonia. Frank S Forgey an undertaker from Young America collapsed from heart disease. Dewitt H Lanphear former Evansville businessman died in the county infirmary. Rev Father Beck aged 66 of Anderson sent to Michigan City for burial after bequeathing 20000 to church and relatives. David A Caldwell longtime Bootie county resident died at Lebanon leaving six children 18 grandchildren 30 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
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East Germantown
A.D. Croxall
New Albany
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Young America
Dewitt H. Lanphear
Evansville
Father Beck
Anderson
Michigan City
David A. Caldwell
Bootie ‘County
Lebanon
Illness Memoirs Halt UMWA Leader at Meeting
In Des Moines Iowa on March 15 John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers of America attempted to deliver an address but was overcome with illness while speaking. He recovered but could not resume his talk and instead occupied a seat on the stage for the remainder of the meeting.
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Eddie Foy
Foy
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Des Moines
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Butler Arrest Over Bribery In Garbage Contract
Edward Butler, prominent politician, was arrested on a bench warrant in St Louis on bribery charges tied to a city garbage contract. He posted $1,000 bond. Dr. Chapman testified Butler offered $2,500 to vote for the reduction bill, and Butler allegedly concealed the money in his bosom. Also noted, Dr. Merrell testified to being approached. Dc. Farrell traveled to New York to join bankers in discussing a bank money order plan to rival express companies with a one tenth of 1 percent rate, with Western National Bank of New York as the head clearance house. Indiana bankers’ association supports the plan.
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Divorce suit and smallpox fines in Hoosier courts
Mrs. Richard Helvie of Daleville sues for divorce and $8,000 alleging her husband lives with Miss Clara Bailey in St. Louis. J W Merriman of Biberty Center fined $17.45 and quarantined for smallpox after mocking doctors and calling the disease Cuban itch. James Marlin, Bloomington area farmer, fined for keeping his son from school and plans to appeal, claiming truancy law infringes his rights.
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St. Louis
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Danger of Colds and La Grippe Pneumonia Warning
Advertisement asserts pneumonia is the main risk of colds and la grippe and praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a safe, rapid cure. Claims thousands used it with no pneumonia cases and promotes availability through druggists.
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