Sugar Tariff Vote Stuns Senate in January to March Flip
The Democratic western Republican tariff coalition suffered a 47 to 39 defeat on sugar, pushing the tariff on Cuban sugar from 1.76 to 2 cents a pound and other sugar from 2 to 2.5 cents. Leaders expect a conference after next week as lawmakers shift to lumber, petroleum, cement and hides battles. Nine senators who opposed the sugar rise in January backed the increase this time, highlighting vote trading concerns.
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Washington
Senate
Three Die In Boston Hotel Blaze At Shawmut Avenue
Prena Boston March 6 Three persons perished and about ten others were burned or injured in a four alarm fire that destroyed an apartment hotel on Shawmut avenue. A man and a woman were trapped on the top floor and burned to death while a three year old child suffocated after removal to the roof penthouse. The victims could not be identified at once.
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Shawmut Avenue
Spring Neckties Signal Season with Colorful Variety
New neckties mark the approach of spring as men seek refreshed wardrobes. Patterned ties dominate with blues and browns leading choices, while imports feature small patterns and jacquard details. Diagonal stripes, crepe de chine, foulards, and satin ties offer diverse motifs to coordinate with handkerchiefs and suits.
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York
Bloom-Stern Company
New York
Paris
Hamburg Breast Tea Ad Says Quick Cold Cure
A vintage advertisement touts Hamburg Breast Tea as a quick, inexpensive remedy for colds and grip. It claims to relieve congestion, loosen bowels, and open pores with a vegetable formula. Available in pharmacies as a small package.
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Former Banker Faces Embezzlement Charge in Indiana
Guy R. Bracklin, former president of Farmers Deposit Bank of Montpelier, Indiana, is indicted on embezzlement charges for accepting deposits while knowing the bank was insolvent. The grand jury did not report on state banking department actions. A second indictment charges William J. Hall with assault and battery with intent to kill for shooting Harry Wickersham and his wife on February 18, linked to a love triangle.
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State Deputy Wins Support for Candidacy
Frank Richards assistant to Grace Banta Reynolds state treasurer is quietly campaigning for the Republican nomination to succeed Reynolds. Reynolds backs Richards if he runs, with support from banks and Reynolds allies as convention approaches. opponents include Madison Nichols and Caleb Williams. Fifield favored by Republicans for secretary of state race.
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Death in Brooklyn Ind. of Mrs Eliza Dalton at 77
Mrs Eliza Dalton aged 77 died in Brooklyn Indiana leaving only a brother Isaac J Miller 73 among her survivors. Funeral services are set for Friday morning with burial in Martinsville. Dalton was born in Shelby County.
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Times
Brooklyn
Ind
Eliza Dalton
Isaac J. Miller
Martinsville
Dalton
Shelby County
Hamilton County adopts lower auto assessment, raises dog tax
Hamilton County assessors in Lesville Indiana set auto values 10 percent below last spring and increased the dog tax by one dollar per head. The move follows a countywide reassessment and aims to adjust property valuations for the new tax cycle.
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Coaetre
Hamilton County
First May Queen at Randolph-Macon Woman’s College
Mary B. Broughton was chosen as the year's first May queen at Randolph-Macon Woman’s College where she is a senior. Her home is Atlanta, Georgia.
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Mary B. Broughton
Randolph-Macon Woman's College
Atlanta
Arrest Trio for Fight at McLean Place and Meridian
Police arrested James Rector and his wife of Warren apartments and Ray Dickerson of Terre Haute after a fight at Rector's apartment near McLean Place. Rector denied a shot was fired and said four drunk men attacked him and his wife. All three are held on $2000 bonds for vagrancy.
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Accuse Youths In Robberies
Four affidavits charging five youths with stealing 2200 dollars in loot from North Indianapolis homes in February were filed in criminal court. The targets include the homes of ex Mayor L Ert Slack, Frank Flanner, Sanford Secrist, and W D Sheerin. Defendants are Earl F Abbott Charles Fleming Theodore Perry Russell Ingman and Clarke Howe. They face arraignment in April and trial thereafter.
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College Avenue
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Clarke Howe
Funeral services for Buck furniture maker in LaPorte
LaPorte Indiana March 6 funeral services were held Wednesday for Robert H Buck a prominent local furniture manufacturer and retailer who spent his life in the city.
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Times Special
Laporte
Ind
Robert H. Buck
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