Russians Brace London War News From Niuchwang
Niuchwang dispatches report Russian fleet at least a dozen ships searching for the Japanese force near Port Arthur. Japanese fleet whereabouts remain a mystery as Admiral Togo plans a possible strike. American and British consuls restored flags after protests, while Vladivostok fleet denial arrives from St Petersburg. A Korean port connected to the fighting, Posset Bay mine incident, and claims of Japanese advances near Pakchon river amid leadership changes in Russian command.
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London
Niuchwang
The
Times
Port Arthur
Togo
Fort Arthur
Chefon
U.S
Miller
St. Petersburg
Vladivostok
Isatsi
Anju
Posset Bay
Seoul
Pakchon River
Mukden
Alexieff
Makarof
Kuropatkin
Manchuria
Quietus requested as courtroom noise disrupts Walter Brown trial
In federal court Judge Anderson sharply censures W A Ketcham and District Attorney Kealing for loud questioning during Melville Alford’s cross examination. The judge orders calmer proceedings and insists the trial proceed with strict business. Alford testified about signing checks for Consolidated Paper and Bag, with investigators alleging signatures were forged and notes replaced on Nov 16 to implicate Walter Brown.
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Wealing
Walter Brown
W. A. Keeham
Anderson
Keating
Consolidated Company
Brown
Bingham on Trial in Montgomery Blackmail Case
Washington reports Bingham charged with blackmailing Montgomery citizens for 2200 pounds. Trustee Gerothe Brown received an anonymous letter demanding funds for a bridge west of town, with threats to destroy Montgomery if refused. A later arson struck the business district days after the letter.
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Washington
Maren
Bingham
Montgomery
Gerothe Brown
Atne
New Boilers Ordered for Brightwood Water Works
Barrett has raised the alarm on the Brightwood water plant boilers stating repairs would be futile and new boilers are required. The Board of Works replied with thanks and halted repairs while arrangements are made to purchase replacements.
Wanted Half the Salvage from River Timber Fleeting
An aged man and a white accomplice plotted to steal blackberries and later claimed half of salvaged timber washed from under Morrlast Bridge after floods. A mare observer reported the timber near the river and the Board of Works took him to street-commissioner Herplek to arrange salvage shares under a statute granting a percentage of timber saved to those retaking it.
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Shires
Mornig
Board of Works
Herplek
Judge Anderson halts gas firm injunction request
Federal court judge Anderson on Thursday declined a preliminary injunction against Consumers' Gas Trust Co to stop natural gas manufacture before April 1. The court said the company plans to cease supplying gas by March, making an order unnecessary. if supplies continue, Quinby may renew the motion.
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Anderson
Federal Court
Byron C. Quinby
Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
Quinby
Mareni
Enjoined From Making Love and Court Outbursts
In Toledo on March 30 Judge Taylor enjoined Daisy Gerald from making calls and engaging in marital relations with Jake Gerald at his business place and on the street. The dispute, described as ongoing, includes prohibition on telephone contact. Judge Dropped Dead in Grand Rapids. William Jaggerty, a prince-judge, collapsed leaving a municipal building. age not fully stated, survived by widow and three daughters.
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Toledo
Grand Rapids
Mich
Marek M
William Jaggerty
Muniet Pay Bulliing
Democrats Conventions Highlight Indiana Political Strife
Democrats in Indiana clash over two state conventions as Taggart pushes dual gatherings to control delegates while Hearst and Henderson accuse plans of beating Hearst sentiment. The May 32 and July 20 sessions aim to name national delegates and the state ticket, with county lines ordered to act immediately.
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Taggart Democratic
Hearst
Indiana
J. Oscar Henderson
Taggart State Committee
Indianapolis
Art
Bath
Tempcrates
Taggart
Hearst Sentment
Uhey
Parker
Ageart
T. Taggart
Trains Resumed on LL and Y after Flood Washouts
The Indianapolis and Vincennes railway reopened for traffic Thursday afternoon after flood washouts. Northbound trains started from Vincennes at 2 pm, while the southbound from Indianapolis at 3 59 pm, with the Spenger accommodation on schedule. Five work trains with 150 men repaired tracks, enough for passenger service though not fully finished. In a separate note, WH Clark, 17, received fines for drink and carrying a concealed weapon after a disturbance near Massachusetts Avenue, despite his mother’s defense.
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Vincennes
Ppm
Tor Vine Cennes
Spenger
Frida
Wan
Clark
Court St
Paice Court
Steen
Massachusetts Ave
Irish
Murphy
Costa
Dorman-st man injured in elevator fall at Central Supply
William Cunningham of Dorman-st fell from the edge of an elevator shaft on the first floor at the Central Supply Company's building on W. Washington St. He struck the basement floor, suffering a cut chin and a badly bruised right hip. He was taken to City Hospital by Dr. Jeffries. Other items mention loans, rings, and local ads.
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William Cunningham
Dorman-st
Drayman
Central Supply Company
W. Washington-st
Cunningham
City Hospital
Jeffries
Brother and Sister Involved in Umbrella Fight at Court
Police court heard William Smith and his half sister Amanda Wood clash over an umbrella on Wednesday afternoon. Amanda asserts William took the umbrella for herself and pawned it. William struck teeth Amanda had used in a biting incident. Trother Hill received two shillings. Amanita was allowed to go.
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William Smith
W. Twelfth-st
Amanda Wood
Pearl-st
Amanda
Wiliam
Laneara
Trother Hill
Amanita
Weather Forecast and Civic Figure Walks
Showers and cooler weather expected Thursday night into Friday with a strong Indiana and neighboring state emphasis. Temperatures record 60 at 7 am rising to 69 by noon and 2 pm. In a lighter aside, Tom Shannon, a state house copper, is noted for walking seven to eight miles daily, sometimes with a pedometer, and favors “Shank's way” in his city jaunts when not on duty.
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Indiana
Shannon
Tom Shannon
State House
Capitol
record of floods along White and Wabash rivers in Indiana
News from March 31 reports rising White river near Petersburg and Hazelton with towns flooded and communication cut. Wabash river also rising near Vincennes and Evansville, with levee breaks, submerged farms, and evacuations. rail and road traffic disrupted and bridges washed out. Widespread damage spans Henry, Knox, and Crawford counties as water inundates fields and homes.
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Ind
White River
Hazelton
Here
Wabash
Vincennes
St. Thoma
Lawrence County
Ilinois
Westport
Kecker
Washington
Marehat
Dawles
Hazleton
Evansville
Moreh al -Hauteton
Evansvile & Terre
New Tarmony
Grayville
Wabash River
No Bids For X Ray Machine Purchase By Health Board
Local manufacturers protest a December purchase of an X ray machine by Pay Raxpital officials. Dr Martin, hospital superintendent, bought the Chicago-made device with 10 percent discount for 1, and paid 94 in gold by W Schebler & Co. The board president Dr EL C Reyer says no bids or formal notice were published and no exact meeting authorizing the purchase is recalled.
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Health Board
Br. Martin
Chicago
Deceber
W. Schebler & Co
EL C. Reyer
Board of Health
SUN
Martin
Abe
Still Lawing Over a Small Piece of Property
The case of William F Henderson against Absent Bivens went to trial before Judge Leathers. The property is a small cottage near the Encaustic tile walks valued at about 0. It has spawned four different suits since ownership passed from a colored man Thomas Murphy to his five Kansas grandchildren. Henderson claims an interest. Magruder and her son hold the deed through tax sale, with the defendant seeking title via a later deed. The ongoing litigation highlights the lengthy disputes over a modest property.
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William F. Henderson
Bivens
Leathers
Thomas Murphy
Skelbyville
Last Day Of Grace For Vehicle License
Deputy controller Jacob Bernagle tells The Sun that April 1 marks the last grace day for vehicle licenses. License fees were due January 1, with nine additional days allowed after the law, but leap year added a day in February that was not counted. Vehicle owners have nine days this year to obtain licenses due to the extra February day.
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Jacob Bernagle
Five Die in Scranton Squib Factory Blast
Five female workers at the Dickson squib factory in Priceburg near Scranton were killed in a blast on Thursday morning. Several others were injured, with some expected to die, as fires and cries filled the ruins and flames engulfed workers on lower floors. Named victims include Laura Matthews, Bessie Lewis, Lizzie Mahon, Lissa Bray, and Mary Callahan.
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Scranton
Efels
Dickson Squib
Priceburg
Fonrs
Laura Matthews
Bessie Lewis
Lizsie Mahon
Lissa Bray
Mary Callahan
Iowa Miners Strike Halts All Bituminous Mines Statewide
Iowa's twelve twenty union miners were ordered to strike over wage cuts. By noon all mines ceased operations as operators report about 1,000 tons of coal on hand. The miners hold a treasury of 499000, with forecasts that funds and coal will be exhausted within six weeks if the dispute continues.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Affidavits Filed Against Dairies and Creamery
Milk inspector reports affidavits filed against Putnam creamery company and Jaserh Flack charging sale of skimmed and watered milk. Prisoners Will Not FI RERLIN March 21. The Faltung reports a pardon in Russia which has not before been granted.
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Putnam Creamery Company
Jaserh Flack
Faltung
Nicholan
Russia
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