Ship Subsidy Moves to Senate Vote in Washington
Washington dispatch reports the ship subsidy bill advancing to a Senate vote with plans for Pacific and Atlantic mail services, increased rates, and a 1 percent ton subsidy tied to performance. It proposes 42 auxiliary cruisers, and outlines conditions including seamen training, mail transport, and vessel incorporation in the U.S. merchant fleet. Amendments limit contract duration, cargo thresholds, and annual subsidies, plus penalties on rate manipulation.
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Washington
Senate
Pacific
Hawaii
Philippines
Japan
China
Pago
New Zealand
Australia
Atlantic
Havana
Jamaica
Europe
Mexico
Venezuela
Brazil
United States
Great Britain
Allison
Spooner
Congress
Mr. West
Patterson
Mr.McLaurin
Mississippi
Secretary of the Treasury
Carload of Maniacs Arrives at Union Station
Omaha reports a carload of 18 insane U S soldiers from the Philippines arriving under guard. They wore leg irons and handcuffs with some in straightjackets as guards patrolled the car. The train ferried them to the insane soldiers hospital in Washington under military supervision.
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Omaha, Neb
Union Station
Animal Kingdom
Chicago, Milwaukee
Smallpox Kills 661 in a Week Across U S
Washington dispatch reports the weekly Marine Hospital Service bulletin listing 22,263 smallpox cases nationwide with 661 deaths. The prior year’s week tallied 9,496 cases with 136 fatalities.
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Washington
The
Marine Hospital Service
United States
Thirtieth Street Bridge Over White River Worsens
Superintendent Power of the park board reports the Thirtieth street bridge in poor condition after a test with a dozen new planks. He notes the structure shakes under heavy traffic and blocks plans to extend the street car line to Riverside Park until a new bridge is built. He ordered floor planks to prevent a horse from breaking through.
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Thirtieth-st
White River
Supt. Power
The
Park Board
Mp. Power
Indianapolis
Riverside Park
Thirtieth St
Power
Judge Leathers Wins Big in Republican Primary Vote
Judge James M. Leathers of the superior court celebrates a 15,495 vote total in a Republican primary, the highest count among candidates with opposition.
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James M. Leathers
Superior Court
Grape-Nuts Returns Health Says Patient Praise
A testimonial recalls severe stomach trouble from catarrh and dyspepsia. After one week on Grape-Nuts, nausea ceased, head pressure faded, and the patient gained nine pounds while feeling more energetic and nourished. The speaker credits a friend's advice and endorses the product's health benefits.
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T Yenoh
Freight wreck near Kyana claims two lives
In New Albany Indiana on March 17 freight brakeman Wm M Fields and fireman Frank Gleesor were killed when a Southern railroad train derailed near Kyana sixty miles west of New Albany. Engineer Claude Sittason suffered a fractured leg and collar bone from the spreading rails cause.
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Kyana
W. M. Fields
Frank Gleesor
New Albany
Ind
Wm. M. Fields
Claude Sittason
Births and Deaths Column Highlights Local Families
Frank and Maud Lee announce a boy born at 510 Holly Ave along with several other births for Lepper, Fitch, Caldwell, Litz, Buchanan, Waldsmith, Griss, Mendenwald, and more. Deaths include W L Abrams, infant Vesta, Marie Loescher, infant Durham, Jno S S Evans, Cora Beck, Hugh Laughlin, Ida Hayes, William Rogers, infant Worley, Emma Ellingwood, Rebecca Johnson, infant Tucker, Ralph Whistler, Edwin Judd Swan, James W Bryan, and several marriages and pairings listed among neighbors.
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Frank
Maud M. Lee
Holly-ave
Henry and
Martha Lepper
Brookside-ave
Absalom
Annie ‘Fitch
W. Tenth-st
Elwood
Lucy Caldwell
N. Missouri-st
Franklin W
Emma Litz
E. Eighteenth-st
Arthur
Jennie Buchanan
Eugene-st
Joseph
Bertha Waldsmith
Columbia-ave
Carl and
Jessie Griss
Snelby-st
Fred and
Sarah Mendenwald
Germania-at
William Rogers
Missouri-st
Kentucky Ave
Worley
Sherman
Emma Ellingwood
St. Vincent's
Rebecca Johnson
Beville-st
Infant Tucker
Alabama St
Ralph Whistler
Edwin Judd Swan
Bellefontaine-st
James W. Bryan
E. Pratt
Building Permits Listed for Numerous Dwellings and Additions
A long list of building permits approved or noted includes Elizabeth Bernhardt at 1319 Ringgold Ave cottage for 1500, Enma Bristow at 1606 EB Ohtfost frame addition for 3400, Mrs. C M Whiteett at 21066 Applegate St cottage for 800, James H Fisher cottage on New York St for 1265, John Ploeger adjacent cottages on Meridian and Raymond streets for 950 and 900, and multiple other adds, additions, and sheds across Indianapolis area with values from 10 to 4000 dollars. Wrecking at 514-522 Massachusetts Ave costs 100. Maintain list of names, addresses, and project kinds for city record.
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Elizabeth Bernhardt
Ringgold Ave
M. 8
Huey Co
Massachusetts Ave
Enma Bristow
EB. Ohtfost
C. M. Whiteett
Applegate St
Martin Stumpf
Landers St
Indianapolis Wrecking Company
S. Meridian-st
Raymond-st
Parker Brown
Tacoma-ave
Charles McCarty
Otto Klingstein
Leonard-at
Eliza Courtney
California-St
H. L. Davis
Dewey-ave
Phoebe Ryan
Pleasant-st
Burnett"& Lewis
Shelby and
van Buren-sts
Wm. Brokaed
Chicago-st
Homer Chilias
Tacome-ave
Gwelling
Geo. W. Nichols
Oliver-ave
Wm. Newman
Bellefontaine-st
Porch
Oscar
Cardinal
W.- Tanth-at
F. Brun
N. -Belmont-et
Additon
Blizzard Ties Up North Dakota Railways
A North Dakota blizzard paralyzed traffic on the Northern Pacific and Great Western railways. East-bound trains at Mandan and west-bound at Fargo were held, with no transcontinental arrivals since Friday. Deep snow filled many cuts, temperatures stayed below zero, and Great Northern trains between Grand Forks and Williston were stranded. Railways strive to feed passengers and supply fuel as snow plows prepare to clear tracks.
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ST. Paul
Minn
North Dakota
Northern Pacific
Great Western
Northern’ Pacific
Mandan
N. D
Fargo
Great Northern
Grand Forks
Williston
N. C
Blizzard Sweeps Midwest and South Sunday Night
Sunday night's blizzard in Detroit Michigan dropped the thermometer 26 degrees in four hours with heavy snow. In Kalamazoo Michigan the temperature fell 40 degrees in 12 hours. Kansas City Missouri saw a 25 degree drop. Georgia rivers flooded after three days of heavy rains. A tornado at Piper Alabama wrecked 40 houses and killed Ed Turner colored.
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Detroit
Mich
Mercury
Kalamazoo
Kansas City
Georgia
Piper
Ala
Ed Turner
Bitter Storm Grips Nation From Rockies to Gulf
The weather service warns of a cold wave spreading from the northwest to the upper Mississippi and Ohio valleys with subzero readings in the Saskatchewan valley. Snow storms continue in Colorado and the Dakotas, with 4 to 6 feet in several areas. Storm warnings line the Atlantic coast from Delaware breakwater to New York. Chicago endures a blizzard disrupting rail traffic and cattle ranges.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Northwest
Middle West
Upper
Mississippi Valley
Ohio Valley
Saskatchewan Valley
Gulf States
Southwest
Middle South Atlantic
East Gulf States
Lower Lake Region
Atlantic
Delaware
New York
Chicago
St. Patrick's Day
Colorado
Minnesota
Dakotas
Wisconsin
Blizzard Strikes Toledo in Weekend Storm
A blizzard hit Toledo on Sunday night with snow and wind continuing Monday. Temps have dropped about 40 degrees, bringing strong winds and dangerous travel conditions across the area.
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Toledo
Value of a Dog in a City Streetcar Case
Dr William S Tomlin sues the Indianapolis street railway company after his English setter valued at 150 dollars was killed when its foot was caught in a car fender and dragged about 100 feet. The case before Justice Harvey Stout weighs the dog's value and training worth.
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Justice Harvey Stout
Williams. Tomlin
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Lace curtains and rugs on display at bargain prices
A retail feature announces wide lace curtain selections including Art Nouveau and Arabian lace priced from 5.75 to 9.75 per pair. Also showcased are Brussels Axminster Wilton and Empire Smyrna rugs in various sizes with prices from 26.50 to 95. Upholstery items include box springs mattresses and window shades. Store promotes quality materials and home furnishings with extensive rug and curtain offerings.
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Axminster
Axminsters
Basin and Saxony
Fate of Brave Lieut Stockley Is Unknown
Washington March 17 The name of Second Lieutenant Paul D Stockley Twenty first infantry has been ordered stricken from the army rolls and he is officially dead. He disappeared in January 1901 while stationed in the Philippines and no trace has been found. His case is thought likely murder by Filipinos though no evidence supports that. He was ambitious and ranked 14th in his grade. Relatives in New York have exhausted efforts to locate him.
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Washington
Paul D. Stockley
Twenty-first Infantry
Stockley
Philippines
Public Works Orders Streetcar Line Extension
A group of about 47 women urged the Board of Public Works to extend the Haughville streetcar line from Michigan Street to Emmeridsville via Sharmarckave. The board announced the extension would be ordered, a promise made earlier, prompting loud applause.
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Board of Public Works
Street Car Company
Haughville
Michigan St
Emmeridsville
Sharmarckave
Judge Alford Receives Telegraphic Nomination Congratulation
Judge Fremont Alford of criminal court received a telegram from Senator Beveridge praising his renomination. The message calls it proof that the people appreciate faithful service and emphasizes high regard for the judge's work.
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Fremont Alford
Criminal Court
Beveridge
Wire down this week as McGowan announces
The Washington Street feed wire remains and will be removed this week, says manager McGowan on Monday. In other notes, the children of St. Joseph's Training School plan a Tuesday evening St. Joseph’s feast celebration with an operette, drills, and music featuring Miss Grote on harp and Father Mathews brigade taking part.
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Manager McGowan
Mr. McGowan
St. Joseph’s Training School
St. Joseph's Feast
Roosevelt to Attend Amen Corner Dinner for Senator Platt
President Roosevelt will join the April 4 dinner at the Fifth Avenue Hotel honoring Senator Thomas A. Platt. Gov Odell, state lawmakers and numerous U S Senators and representatives are expected, with the Amen Corner a long established GOP gathering in the hotel corridor. An Albany Amen Corner organization was recently formed to sponsor the banquet.
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New York
Roosevelt
Thomas A. Platt
Fifth-ave
Odell
United States
Fragmented plea for assistance in broken text
Incoherent OCR fragment requests help with a telephone issue. The garbled lines mention two phones and electronic service, but no clear entities, actions, or outcomes are readable. Further readable text needed to form a proper news item card.
Busy Indianapolis Assessor Faces Crowd for Deputies
Assessor Michael Jefferson of Indianapolis endures steady demand as residents urge him to appoint deputies. He expects announcements on Thursday amid a flurry of approachers and ongoing workload.
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Michael Jefferson
Indianapolis
Mike
Cold if you will take in time Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
E. W. Grove's signature on box.
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E. W. Grove
Phoenix Barber Shop Ad on Market Street
An Omaha style classified note touts “as good as any shave you can get anywhere at any price” for Phoenix Barber Shop located at 8 E Market St, offering competitive grooming services.
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Phoenix Barber Shop
E. Market St
Sun Ad Offers 1 Cent Capital for 400 Towns
Advertisement text promotes using the Sun classified sections for wanted, miscellaneous, or for sale ads claiming broad reach across 400 towns with a one cent capital. The fragment highlights promotional claims and includes garbled words and errors.
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Horace Rawls
Katie Carroll
John Organ
May Ransom
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