Floods inundate southern Indiana towns and shut down industries
Flooding along the Wabash and Ohio rivers paralyzes traffic across Indiana for a week. Vin Cennes reports the greatest danger with levees at risk and sandbagged sewers. Evansville's gauge hits 35 feet 8 inches as bridges and mines close. Hazelton isolations occur and farms flood along the White River. Damage includes 10,000 acres of wheat submerged and stock losses near Petersburg and Bedford, with rail service disrupted and trains halted for days.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Wabash
Ohio
Indiana
Vincennes
Evansville
Terre Haute
White River
Shelbyville
Southern
Jacob Slott
South Head
Petersburg
Bedford
Monon
Gill Township
Sullivan
Wailea
Washington Senate Fines Carriers and Expands Mail Duties
Senate committee reports postoffer appropriation to Tuesday night and it moves to the Senate on Wednesday. The bill, previously passed by the House, includes amendments that set rural free delivery carriers salaries at 72 dollars a year and allow merchandise for hire and newspaper or periodical deliveries as long as duties do not conflict with the carrier’s main duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Lorimer Backers Bid In Local Aldermanic Race
Chicago special reports Congressman Lorimer has framed his personality into the ward campaign. The thirty fourth ward voters witness a remarkable municipal politics campaign with receptions, high living rooms, and Wildevil e turns. Invitations are sent to redlaw Wanks under Almypportant Telegraph News. Alderman Heater supports his candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wiliam Lorimer
Redlaw Wanks
Almypportant Telegraph News
Ots
Largest freight steamer to be launched at Lorain yard
The Au gustus B L Wolvin, the world largest freighter, will be launched at the American Shipbuilding Company yard in Lorain on Saturday April 9. She measures See feet long and feet wide with a depth of 62 feet, carrying 4 500 tons of steel not counting machinery and fittings. Over 790 rivets finish the hull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain, QC
American Shipbuilding Company
Au. Coustus
Jews Fear a Massacre in Odessa Over Easter Threat
Jews in Odessa fear a planned massacre on Easter Day as Russian authorities issue proclamations inciting muttering and looting. Anti Semites blame Jews for the war and celebrate Japanese victories amid rising sectarian tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Russia
Kaiser In Danger Through Rumored Throat Cancer
Dispatches from Berlin report the Kaiser again suffers throat trouble, revived rumors of cancer after a growth removed weeks ago. Authorities had said the growth was not malignant. The situation remains uncertain and closely watched by observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Pension to last War of 1812 survivor Hiram Cronk
Albany lawmakers approve a bill paying Hiram Cronk a $72 monthly pension. The measure passes in both houses with bipartisan support from Republicans and Democrats. Cronk is noted as the last American survivor of the 1812 conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N.Y
Hiram Cronk
Russians Take Prizes in Vladivostok Victory Report
Paris cable reports from St. Petersburg that the Vladivostok squadron has returned to port with several prizes including a Japanese warship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
St. Petersburg
Petit Parisien
Vladivostok
Senator Burton Guilty in Rialto Case
Senator Joseph Ralph Burton of Kansas was found guilty in federal court on a charge of accepting compensation to protect Rialto Grain and Securities Company interests before the post office department. The 41 hour jury deliberation risks vacation of his Senate seat and disqualification from public office.
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St. Louis
Joseph Ralph Burton
Kansas
United States District Court
Rialto Grain and Securities Company
Post Office Department
Burton
United States Senate
Bailey
Japanese Halted After Costly Victory Near Chong Ju
General Mishitchenko and General Kuropatkin report a fierce battle outside Chong Ju where Cossacks drove back four Japanese squadrons. Russians suffered three killed and twelve wounded, including three officers, while Japanese losses were heavy and failed to seize the eminence. The clash ended with Japanese retreat and Russian claim of an empty victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Mishtchenko
Chong Ju
Far East
Kuropathkin
Mishtechenko
Mishischenko
Plot to kill Pius shocks Rome guards tense Vatican
An anarchist plot against the Pope's life was exposed by police. One conspirator reportedly confessed after weakening. A strong guard lines the Vatican as Rome fears further details while the Italian government vows to uncover the backers and mete out severe punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican
Rome
Landis Renominated by Republicans in Eleventh District
Frederick K. Landis was renominated by Republicans of Indiana's Eleventh District on Tuesday as their candidate for Congress. Before the convention met the Steele Landis fight was not to be carried to the floor, clearing the way for Landis to be ratified in agreement. There were no contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn
Ind
Frederick K. Landis
Eleventh District
Congress
Steele-Landis
Landis
Gang of Lynchers Defeated in Lanesboro Clash
Special Marshal Galligan and ample armed deputies repelled a mob of about 20 citizens Tuesday at Lanesboro Minnesota attempting to reach Charles Powers a Milwaukee railroad brakeman accused of assaulting year old Inez Drake Powers is jailed under guard in the village jail which remains ringed by guards The girl is reported in a dying condition.
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Lanesboro
Minn
Galligan
Charles Powers
Milwaukee Railroad
Inez Drake
Powers
Thinks It's a Cinch, St. Petersburg Cable Foretells War Outcome
The Novosti declares a decisive victor in the far East war, asserting certainty akin to early certainty seen in the Graeco Turkish Spanish American and Boer wars. The report paints an unambiguous forecast with no remaining doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Far East
Novosti
Plague Toll in India Rises to Forty Thousand Weekly
The weekly bubonic plague report for India shows 40 527 deaths for the week ending March 19, up 7 060 from the prior week. The figure highlights a severe mortality rate across the region during this period.
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Bombay
India
Oil Prices Dip Across Board Except White House
Toledo market notes show a three cent decline overall with exceptions for the White House and heavy grades. Indiana oil now quoted at 1.14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
White House
Indiana
Will Pay $100000 Hearst Is Mighty Anxious For
A terse classified note indicates an offer of one hundred thousand dollars and signals Hearst’s intense interest in a prospective deal or arrangement. No further details are provided in the fragment.
Hearst Campaign Boosts Trust-Busting Push in 1904
Hearst allies promise 1.5 million to the Democratic national committee if he is elected. The Boston drive targets national committeemen with heavy emphasis on challenging trusts. Bryan backs Hearst in editorials and speeches, boosting momentum as the convention nears. The labor element favors Hearst as the only candidate seen to aggressively dismantle trusts.
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Boston
Mass
Hearst
Democratic National Committee
Bay State
William J. Bryan
Commoner
Ssly
Japan Threatens Neutral Territory in Far East
London reports hint that Japan may land troops on neutral Chinese shoreline along the Gulf of Liaotung. Diplomats across Europe fear a breach of the Hay note agreement could pull Europe into war and provoke a major uprising against foreigners surpassing the Boxer crisis.
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London
Japan
Gulf of
Liao-Tung
Europe
Hay
State Department
China
Port Arthur Harbor Sunk Cargo Ships By Japanese Assault
In the harbor entrance on March 22 the Japanese fleet attacked Port Arthur with sixteen warships escorting seven merchant steamers. Under bombardment the steamers ran in and were sunk by their crews in position. No fewer than 900 Japanese officers and sailors volunteered to man the steamers aimed at blocking Port Arthur.
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Rable
Port Arthur
New York Faces Itching Palm Panic From European Pest
In New York a fever of concern grows over a tiny bug called acarus sccabel that clings to finger nails and bands. Doctors report it spreads quickly and resists current treatments. The creature, an emigrant from Europe, is dubbed a grave danger to wallets and health alike.
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New York
Europe
No Card Playing on Trains in Duluth Route
Officials of the Duluth and Iron Range Railroad Company ban playing cards on all trains after complaints from woodsmen being victimized by card sharpers traveling on the trains between Duluth and local routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth, Minn
Duluth and Iron Range Railroad Company
Leopold II Replies to Congo Cruelty Charges
King Leopold II of Belgium says he sent a reply to America regarding charges of cruelty by Congo representatives. Through private secretary Carton de Wiart, he emphasizes he values the American press's impartial sentiments.
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London
Leopold II of
Belgium
Carton de Wiart
America
Congo
Killing Em Off in Arkansas in St. Charles Clash
A De Witt special to the Gazette reports two more negroes killed in white black clashes at St. Charles Arkansas county. The total dead negroes reaches thirteen all killed within the past week in this region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
the Gazette
de Witt Ark
St. Charles
Arkansas County
New York: Croker Arrested for Speeding in Central Park
Frank Croker son of the former leader of Tammany Hall was arrested in Central Park for speeding and fined five dollars as evidence that conditions have changed in New York.
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New York
Frank Croker
Cvar
Tammany Hall
Central Park
Consul Slain by Beggar in Buenos Ayres Case
German vice consul at Salta Herr Dufay murdered by an Italian beggar whom he had earlier helped arrest. Police seek suspect as case unfolds in Buenos Ayres Argentina with international diplomatic fallout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Ayres
Argentina
Herr Dufay
Salta
Buried by the Tories Unearthed in Boston
In Boston Massachusetts a special report notes children discovered gold coins buried by the Tories during the Revolutionary era. The find highlights local colonial histories and treasure lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
House Passes Post Office Bill Rural Carrier Provisions
In a special session action the House retained the rural carrier clause from the postoffice committee and passed the appropriation bill. The measure limits rural carrier salaries to 720 dollars annually and ends newspaper agencies. It bars them from multi line agency roles but allows small package deliveries on request.
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Washington
House
Postoffice
Postoffice Committee
Senate
Britain Russia face yellow peril and a new triple alliance
The Novosti argues no real conflict between Britain and Russia and urges a European coalition led by Russia, France and Britain to combat the yellow peril. It credits Emperor William with foresight and warns of a coming need to settle the Asiatic problem now or risk later upheaval as barbarians unite.
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St. Petersburg
Great Britain
Russia
Novosti
France
Europe
William
Far East
Two New States Favored Oklahoma and Arizona
Washington special reports that Oklahoma and Arizona are named in a bill by the Republican sub committee of the House committee on Territories. Democratic members hold the bill and plan further consideration before the fall sub committee meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oklahoma
Arizona
House Committee On Territories
Indian Territory
New Mexico
Russian losses deepen in six weeks of hostilities
Reports from Japanese sources say twelve Russian vessels including battleships and destroyers have been lost or damaged. Port Arthur fleet is bottled up and Russian forces along the Yalu are outflanked, marking Russia as the greater sufferer at the end of six weeks of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Port Arthur
Yalu
Russia
Chicago Faces Potential Loss of Republican Convention
Chicago may lose the Republican national convention unless it covers $15,000 in anticipated preliminary expenses. National committeemen and local organizing members clash over the guarantee, claiming it was made at the outset.
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Chicago
Tornado Strikes Mauritius Killing Twenty Four People
A tornado on March 21 and 22 in Port Louis Mauritius caused heavy rain and extensive destruction. Crops houses bridges and telegraph lines were destroyed leaving thousands without food or shelter.
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Port Louis
Island of Mauritius
Cable
German militarism and a desertion case in Gottingen
Berlin dispatch reports continued German militarism with harsh discipline. August Horn, a rifleman, fled his regiment at Gottingen last month after being subjected to severe treatment by superiors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
August Horn
Gottingen
Jap Mine Discovered Under Fortress Cable Link
Vladi vostok reports a mine found beneath the fortress with wires leading to a Chinese house in the town, suggesting a covert setup linked to local infrastructure and potential enemy activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Vladivostok
Britain Prepares for War Across Empire
London reports that Britain is mobilizing for potential Russo Japanese war involvement. An imperial defense council maps imperial strength with officers abroad, ships being overhauled, arms munitions factories operating double shifts, and troops massing in India to secure strategic points. Officials say no imminent danger is official but readiness remains high.
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London
Great Britain
Imperial Council of Defense
Canada
Australia
India
Woolwich
Glasgow
Elswick
England
Council of Defense
Indiana Bank Wreck Case Ends with Guilty Plea
J L Brodrick, president of the wrecked Indiana National Bank at Elkhart, pleaded guilty in U S District Court to embezzlement misapplication and abstraction of funds and false entries. He admitted to all sixty one counts in the indictment and the trial concluded after a week of hearings. Sentence was suspended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
J. L. Brodrick
Indiana National Bank
Elkhart
United States District Court
Indiana
Brodrick
Sir Edwin Arnold Dies at 72 in London
Sir Edwin Arnold, author of The Light of Asia, died in London on Thursday at age 72 after a prolonged illness. He had been in failing health for years and suffered a final relapse early Thursday, dying at 10:30. He was a prolific writer and long contributor to British literary journals.
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London
Edwin Arnold
Edwin
Asia
England
America
Britain
Roosevelt Scolds Sioux Visitors On Industry Thrift
Washington special reports President Roosevelt lectured a party of Sioux callers about industry thrift and agriculture. The elder Indians were pleased, while the President reproved gambling and horses as the tribe’s focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Churches to Fight Divorce in Interchurch Conference
New York special twelve churches attended an interchurch conference on Thursday to curb divorce. Resolutions urged against marrying individuals where churches prohibit such unions and called for ministers to refrain from officiating in those cases if ecclesiastical authority allows it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Condemned Murderer Ralph Armstrong Commits Suicide
In Tuskegee Alabama Ralph Arm strong under a death sentence for murdering his cousin Miss Alice Arm strong killed himself in his cell on Thursday. The death was an act tied to his personal crisis after the refusal of marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuskegee
Ala
Ralph Armstrong
Alice Armstrong
Makaroff's Little Sortie From Port Arthur
St. Petersburg rejoiced at Admiral Makaroff's sortie with a rejuvenated fleet and mission completed, returning safely. No Japanese fleet was nearby, and Makaroff added Retvizan and cruisers to his force and examined adjacent islands for clues to Japanese bases or supplies.
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St. Petersburg
Makaroff
Port Arthur
Retvizan
Palada
Boyarin
Five Negroes Shot by Mob in Arkansas Race Troubles
Five black men under arrest at St. Charles county were seized from guards by a mob Friday night and killed. The deaths bring the total to nine black victims in a week as race troubles flare in the St. Charles area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
St. Charles
Kaiser Dinner On Kaiser's Yacht With Noted Clerics
Ambassador Meyer and Father Boniface Krug formerly of Beatty Pennsylvania now abbott at Monte Cassino were entertained aboard the Kaiser's yacht Hohenzollern during an American dinner hosted by the Emperor on a Sunday voyage in Naples.
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Naples
Meyer
Boniface Krug
Benedictine
Beatty, Pa
Abbott
Monte Casino
Hohenzollern
Rathbone Seeks Senate Hearing on Postal Fraud Conviction
Washington special Major E. G. Rathbone has asked Senate Relations with Cuba Chairman Platt for immediate action on his appeal for Congressional review of his conviction for complicity in postal frauds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
E. G. Rathbone
Platt
Senate Committee On
Cuba
Senate
What Not Begun Yet Paris cable rumor on war start
Harbin correspondent reports a rumor that the war will last two years and not begin before September due to rains. July and August are deemed unfavorable for operations.
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Paris
Matin
Harbin
Army Post Gets 523000 For Indianapolis Construction
Congress will authorize 23000 for the Indianapolis army post this year. The funds become available after July 1 and will allow construction work to begin soon thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Indianapolis
Dowie Barred From Adelaide Public Buildings
In Adelaide Australia the government refuses Dowie access to public buildings after a speech insulting King Edward. The Adelaide mayor condemns him as a disgrace to his nationality in a formal letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Australia
Edward
John Alexander Dowie
Dowie
Russian Officer Exiled Over Delayed Quick Firing Guns
Moscow reports General Altavater inspector of artillery banished to a remote post as the quick firing guns he warned the Czar about will not be ready before year end.
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Moscow
Altavater
Prince Cupid May Resign From Congress
Rumors persist that Jonah Kalanianaole, the Hawaiian delegate known as Prince Cupid, may resign after Congress adjourns the current session or possibly sooner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Cupid
Washington
Jonah K. Kalanianaole
Congress
Fatal Hotel Fire at Newcomb Hotel Annex
Fire swept through the Newcomb Hotel annex in Quincy Illinois shortly after midnight Sunday killing one person. Two others were badly injured and a third was overcome by smoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Newcomb Hotel
Moy er Arrested in Ouray Flag Desecration Case
Charles Moy er, president of the Western Federation of Miners, was arrested in Ouray Colorado on a charge of desecrating the American flag in a special report from the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouray
Colo
Charles Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Oil Market Prices Across Cities Show Varied Rates
A report lists multiple city oil prices with variations from $0.52 to $2.18. Locations include Petrolea South Lima Bartlesville Independence Chanute Newcastle Corning Whitehouse Pennsylvania Tiona Peru Corsicana North Lima Indiana Somerset N Neodosha S Neodosha Cabell county and others with many prices and commodities noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrolea
South Lima
Bartlesville
Independence
Chanute
Newcastle
Corning
Whitehouse
Pennsylvania
Tiona
Peru
Corsicana
North Lima
Indiana
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Teddy
Rathbone
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