Duel Fatal for Smirnoff in St. Petersburg Morning
In St Petersburg a duel between Lieutenant General Smirnoff and Lieutenant General Fock left Smirnoff fatally wounded in the abdomen. The men fired at twenty paces in the Chevalier Guard riding school with seconds present, amid accusations over Smirnoff’s Port Arthur memorandum. Fock declared he would fight again. Smirnoff died later that day in a military hospital.
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Fock
Smirnoff
ST. Petersburg
Chevalier Guard
Port Arthur
Vladimir H. Purishkevich
Douma
Schultz
Navy
Sido
Stoessel
Podgursky
Brewers Face Strike Impact in St Louis
In St Louis on March 18 breweries operated with reduced forces as a strike ordered yesterday by the beer drivers union created factional tensions. Rail clerks displaced by retrenchment were hired to fill brewery positions, with hires made irrespective of union ties. Brewers and strikers argued before the state board of mediation and arbitration to present each side's merits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beer Drivers’ Union
State Board of Mediation and Arbitration
National University Bill Introduced in House Major Funding Sought
Representative W B McKinley of Illinois introduced a bill in the house to appropriate 500000 dollars to establish a national university. President Edmund J James of the University of Illinois championed the measure with support from thirty five presidents and planned Senate action by Senator Hemenway. James also met with President Roosevelt to discuss the proposal.
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Washington, D. C
W. B. McKinley
Illinois
House
Edmund J. James
University of Illinois
Committee On University and
Colege
Senate
Hemenway
Indiana
James
Roosevelt
Ex County Clerk Bull Settles Shortage with Successor
Kokomo Indiana March 18 ex county clerk Bull settled with his successor M. W. Hikenberry over a shortage worth several thousand dollars. Bull's bondsmen paid part of the loss and Bull covered the remaining amount today.
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Kokomo
Ind
Bull
M. W. Hikenberry
Wheat Crop Looks Strong Across Indiana Farms
A traveler from Ft. Wayne reports to a Chicago grain firm that winter wheat is in excellent condition and acreage is up from last year. Farmers lack grain stocks but factory shutdowns have helped them, and they plan heavy seeding of corn and oats.
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Ft. Wayne
Logansport
Chicago
Table of Representative Hog and Cattle Sales
The Tribune publishes a daily market feature with four columns on Chicago Indianapolis and local markets. It includes a new table of representative cattle and hog sales at Indianapolis showing lot count average weight and sale price for the day prior. The report aims to be the county’s most complete market source and costs 30 cents a month.
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the Tribune
Chicago
Indianapolis
Two Destitute Waifs Found At Peru Station
Cold hungry boys about seven or eight years old were found sleeping in the East Main street waiting room. They claimed Ft Wayne as home and were sent to Lafayette's children’s home before being placed with relatives. Police notified by the station agent. parents were summoned.
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Wabash Valley
Ft. Wayne
Lafayette
Peru
East Main Street
Hunter
Schrader
Mrs E W Alexander Heads to California for Two Months
Mrs. E. W. Alexander departs this morning for a two months stay in California. She plans to visit relatives and friends and return by late summer.
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E. W. Alexander
California
Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs John Petrie
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Petrie. The brief notice confirms the birth and names the family.
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John Petrie
Newsboys Renew Attack On Pay-as-You-Enter Cars
Chicago reporters describe a fresh riot on Wabash avenue as newsboys again tried to board the City Railway pay-as-you-enter cars. Police contained the fighting, arresting three youths. four others were arraigned and a case was set for trial.
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Chicago City Railway Company
Stretcar Company
Indiana
Cottage Grove Avenue
Madison Street
Seneca Destroyer Launched at Newport News Yard
The United States steel deflict destroyer Seneca was launched at Newport News Ship Building and Dry Dock Company yards with Miss Edith Hepburn christening the vessel. A large party of congressmen attended the ceremony. The Seneca is the first craft of its type ever constructed.
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Associated Press
Newport News
United States Steel
Seneca
Newport News Ship Building and Dry Dock Company
Edith Hepburn
Congressman Hepburn
Iowa
Johnson Hotel Adds In-Room Hot And Cold Water Plumbing
The Johnson hotel is being improved with new hot and cold water plumbing in guest rooms, upgrading guest comfort and bathroom facilities. The work aims to modernize amenities and increase guest convenience during stays.
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Johnson Hotel
Mexico man visits son on way to Indianapolis
Noah Zartman of Mexico visited his son Milton Zartman last evening before continuing his trip to Indianapolis.
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Noah Zartman
Mexico
Milton Zartman
Indianapolis
Hersnberger Couple Welcome Daughter on Twelfth Street
John Hersnberger and his wife of Twelfth street are parents of a daughter born yesterday.
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John Hersnberger
Twelfth Street
Kronprinz Wilhelm Damaged By Collision In Thick Fog
The Kronprinz Wilhelm was struck by the Crown of Castle off Staten Island causing a triangular hole fifteen by ten feet in the stern. The liner closed water tight doors quickly, suffered no injuries aboard, and proceeded to Hoboken after fog cleared.
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New York
Kronprinz Wilhelm
Lloyd Line
Staten Island
Crown of Castle
Kronprinz
Hoboken
Bremen
Nierich
Robins Reef
Lloyd
Wright Wins Amateur Billiard Tournament Final
Harry Wright of San Francisco defeated Clarence Jackson of Chicago 400 to 301 in the national amateur billiard tournament. Wright posted an average of 142.27 and Jackson 114.27. Earlier Calvin Demarest of Chicago beat E W Gardner of Passaic New Jersey in tonight’s match.
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Clarence Jackson
Chicago
Wright
Jackson
Calvin Demarest
E. W. Gardner
Passaic
N. J
GOSPLE CHARGED IN BARGE THEFT CASE INDIANAPOLIS
Indianapolis police arrested George Francis and Dame Sandberg both linked to Chicago and New York as they face grand larceny charges. Detectives halted a theft spree after two hours securing ten overcoats. A trap door in a suitcase concealed the items as they prepared shipment.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
George Francis
Dame Sandberg
Chicago
New York
South Illnois Street
Y M C A Receives City Lot for Outdoor Athletic Field
The board of public works agreed to let the Y M C A use the vacant Sixth and Race street lot for an outdoor sports field. Officers elected include S P Boyer president F B Wilkinson vice president J N Crawford treasurer and Frank Wipperman secretary. Joel Wilson leads a 45 member Culver trained military drill class as efforts push for a new building. The campaign informs the public of its need and Logansport aims for a worthy city asset within a few years.
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Board of Public Works
S. P. Boyer
F. B. Wilkinson
I. N. Crawford
Frank Wipperman
P. H. Stevens
E. P. Closson
Albert G. Jenkines
Joseph Wilson
C. M. Cordell
Dr. C. L. Nelson
C. W. Graves
John.j. Hilderbrand
J. N. Crawford
Joel Wilson
Culver
Logansport
New stamp vending machine tested in Indianapolis
Indianapolis March 18 The new stamp vending machine perfected by L M Parkhurst of Indianapolis will be placed in the post office corridor within days to educate the public on its use Three machines will be installed in the office for a thorough trial after successful tests in Washington DC with government interest shown
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Indianapolis
Ind
L. M. Parkhurst
Washington,d. C
Foxy plea of insanity by self represented defendant
In a courtroom scene a defendant pleads insanity while representing himself. The exchange reveals the judge and lawyers comment on the unusual tactic and its perceived strength.
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Pacs Ax
Fourth Street
Tacres
Fairhouse
James Reid
Justice of Peace
4Th Street
Remsen & Kuhnert Co
A. Bauer & CO
Smiroff
Russia
St. Louis
the Breweries
Plan A
Nat'l University
Howard County
W. L. Douglas
Boston
Uphan Bros
United States
Tribune
Wabash Avenue
City Railway Company
Castle
Harbor
Harry Wright
San Francisco
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