Cuban reciprocity sparks mixed views in Congress
A congressional debate centers on extending exclusion laws and sugar duties affecting the sugar trust, planters in Hawaii and Puerto Rico, and Cuba. Witnesses report no benefit to the trust from duty changes while planters gain. The White House disputes claims of a shift in the President’s stance on Cuban reciprocity.
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Hawaii
Porto Rico
Cuba
House
Washington
White House
Sugar Beet Industry Sees Large Growth and New Plants
Special Agent C. F. Saylor reports to Washington that U S beet sugar production rose to 155 400 tons in 1901 02 up 140 percent from 77 000 tons a year earlier. Thirty one factories operated in 1901 with eleven more started, and nine more under construction. New plants span Michigan Indiana Arizona and other states with capital needs totaling millions and farmer beet purchases of about 14 700 000 annually.
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C. F. Saylor
Department of Agriculture
Associated Press
United States
Sebewaing
Carrollton
Saint Clements
Croswell
Mich
Shel
Ind
Greely, Eaton and Fort Collins
Phoenix
Ariz
Onty
Saylor
Four Bodies Recovered in Telluride Snowslide
Telluride Colorado March 6 The bodies of George Rohner W H Gregory Harry Chase and W S Stanley victims of the Liberty Bell snowslide were recovered today. It is storming tonight and the rescue work will likely be interrupted again.
Weather forecast for Indiana and Ohio Friday to Saturday
Cloudy Friday with likely rain at night and possible rain or snow in the north. Indiana expects southern rain at night and Saturday with brisk south winds. Ohio becomes partly cloudy Friday with rain at night and Saturday and increasing south winds.
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Washington
Indiana
Lingis
Ohio
Movements of Steamers Arrivals and Sails Across Ports
Shipping news lists arrivals and departures from multiple ports including New York, Moville, Crip, Naples, Rotterdam, Santiago, Hamilton Bermuda, Hong Kong, Boulogne, Antwerp, Liverpool and more. Vessels named include Dres, Bovie, La Bretagne, Celtic, Kaiserin Maria Theresa, Mansdam, Madlera, Victoria, Phoenita, Neder land, Teutonic, Ger- New York, and other steamers with routes to and from Bremen Liverpool Havana Genoa New York Yokohama Tacoma and Philadelphia.
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New York
Dres
Bremen
Bovie
Mansdam
Boulogne-Sur-Mer
Santiago DE Cuba
Madlera
Havana
Hamilton
Bermuda
Trinidad
Hong Kong
Victoria
Tacoma
Yokohama
Boulogne
Phoenita
Hamburg
Antwerp
Nederland
Philadelphia
Liverpool
Teu‘tonic
Esvernetown
Ger
Night Fire Strikes Dublin Factory and Residence
Fire at the old Hatfield factory in Dublin spreads to the nearby W B Smith residence and damages adjacent properties. Dublin firemen aided by Cambridge City responders battle the blaze. factory losses reach 40 000 with 2 500 insurance, residence 2 000 plus insurance. nearby buildings suffer 1 000 to 1 500 in damage. Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
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Indianapolis Journal
Dublin
Ind
Hatfield
Cambridge City
W. B. Smith
Smith
Champe
Makfe Furniture
Phenix
Brooklyn
Vincennes
Catholic Diocese of
Indianapolis
William Davidson
Dexter Gardner & Son
J. C. Waener
Racey & Bratton Grocerympany
Sawmill Fire Destroys Julian Mill Near Elwood
In Dundee east of Elwood Indiana the old Julian sawmill burned last night, causing about 2000 dollars in losses. Authorities suspect a fire started by tramps. In Plainfield New Jersey the Babcock building fire destroyed the five story brick and two adjoining structures causing about 250000 dollars in damage. Wood hull and Martin dry goods and the post office occupied ground floor, mall saved, and several families housed in rear rooms.
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Indianapolis Journal
Elwood
Ind
Dundee
Plainfield
N. J
Babcock
Woodhull & Martin
Dry Goods
Diplomats and trade deals dominate Washington agenda
The article surveys ongoing diplomatic moves and economic measures in Washington. It covers Austria-Hungary elevating its envoy to ambassador, U.S. plans to raise Vienna’s mission to embassy, and staff pay adjustments. It also notes France wheat import law effects, Russia and Germany assurances on China, and various Senate and House actions on diplomacy, commerce, and military affairs.
Irish MPs Visit White House for Roosevelts Welcome
William Redmond and Joseph Devlin, Irish MPs, called at the White House to pay their respects to President Roosevelt. Gen Isaac Khan, Persian minister, also met the President in the Red Room, delivering a goodwill address from the Shah of Persia.
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William Redmond
Joseph Devlin
Ireland
White House
President Roosevelt
Isaac Khan
Persia
Rules for Ball Players Substituting Last Year’s Foul Strike
Detroit March 6 The American League magnates adopted Buffalo conference rule changes with one exception the foulstrike rule to stay as last year Umpires to call balls when pitchersDelay exceed twenty seconds First batter each inning may warm up with five pitches but not more than a minute Presidents Johnson stance on New York HQ debated Reach Guide named official Changes read and adopted banquet held at Griswold House by club officials
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Detroit
Mich
Buffalo
League
Chicago
New York
Johnson
A. J. Reach
R. L. Hedges
St. Louis
Griswold House
President Postal
Washington Club
Messrs
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Detroit Club
Injunction Fight Over Ball Park Site In Louisville
In Louisville on March 6 a lawsuit by property owners near Seventh and Kentucky streets challenged Manager Tebean’s plan to locate the Louisville American Association Club ball park at that corner. Judge Miller heard the case in Chancery Court and will render a decision on Saturday.
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Louisville
Seventh
Kentucky
Tebean
Louisville American Association
Miller
Chancery Court
Umpire Jack Haskell Signs With American Association
Kansas City report says Jack Haskell, who umpired in the American League last year, announced tonight he has signed a contract to umpire for the American Association in the upcoming baseball season.
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Kansas City
Jack Haskell
American Association
Left Handed Davis Joins Philadelphia Pitchers
Manager Watkins announced the signing of W. J. Davis a left handed pitcher from Philadelphia. Davis has pitched semi professionally in Philadelphia for years. Tom C. Williams who starred for Columbus last season also signed. Watkins released Dick Butler and James Hackett who were signed earlier but not tested this spring. Eastern clubs seek American Association schedule changes to avoid double homestands. holiday weekend games unaffected.
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Watkins
W. J. Davis
Philadelphia
Jack O’brien
Davis
Tom C. Williams
Columbus
Dick Butler
James Hackett
Indianapolis
American Association
American Motor League reorganized with officers elected
The American Motor League reorganized from the 1890s structure with Edwin F. Browne of Chicago as president. Other officers include Charles E. Duryea, W. F. Murray, S. W. Merrihew, Frederick B. Hill, and Fr. A. Egan. A New York meeting is planned for January 143. The league will form state organizations and defend motorists in road issues and promote fair legislation and good roads nationwide.
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American Motor League
League of American Wheelmen
Edwin F. Browne
Charles E. Duryea
Reading
W. F. Murray
Detroit
S. W. Merrihew
New York
Frederick B. Hill
Boston
Fr. A. Egan
League
Automobiles Show Drives Chicago Sales to Record Levels
In Chicago dealers report that since last Saturday's show about 5,000,000 dollars worth of cars have been sold or ordered, surpassing two years of city sales. Average contracts run around 3 1 2 percent, with some units up to 2,550 and others at 750. In other markets Muncie defeated Anderson in polo 7 to 1 as part of a Western championship race, while J G Milburns Sons announced two of their sons will row for Oxford in the varsity race against Cambridge on March 2.
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Ind
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Indiana Avenue Boxing Draws Crowds After Ten Round Main Bout
Two hundred boxing fans packed the colored Odd Fellows Hall on Indiana avenue for a carnival headlined by Fred Blackburn of this city versus Shane Russell of Alexandria in a ten round main bout that ended in a draw after both fighters wore down. Referee Charles Sieger oversaw a fight marked by Blackburn’s precise jabs and Russell’s weight advantage, with several preliminaries featuring Bybee, Clark, Stevens, Upshaw, and Smith among others.
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Shane Russell
Alexandria
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Young Corbett
Steger
Jess Clark
Bybee
Clark
Jack Cullen
Kid Blackburn
Kid Stevens
Casey
Stevens
Isaac Upshaw
Billie Smith
Columbia Club
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Taffe
Young Corbett Talks Plans During Indianapolis Stay
William Rothwell known as Young Corbett, champion featherweight, is in Indianapolis for a three day theater engagement at Park Theater. He discusses health concerns, future fights, and his stance on McGovern, noting a May Denver bout and a potential bout with a Colorado club. He also says he is not ready to marry, plans more fights, and praises his sparring partner’s defense.
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Park Theater
Charles Sieger
Rothwell
Johnny Corbett
Indianead
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Indianapolis
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Colorado Athletic Club
Denver
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Hartford
Two Six Round Draws at the Pyramid Club
In Chicago on March 6 Jack McClelland of Pittsburg and Buddy Ryan of Chicago fought six rounds to a draw at the Pyramid Club. McClelland landed stiff lefts in round four. Ryan led round five and edged it. McClelland pressed in round six. Kid Goodman of Boston and Gus Bezenah of Cincinnati also drew after six rounds as Bezenah pressed early with a forward approach but Goodman countered effectively.
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Jack McClelland
Pittsburg
Buddy” Ryan
McClelland
Ryan
Kid” Goodman
Boston
Gus Bezenah
Cincinnati
Bezenah
Goodman
Egyptian Prince Leads Mixed New Orleans Races
In New Orleans on March 6 Egyptian Prince was the only beaten favorite. Little Elkin rose to 1.2, advancing $10 over the selling price and sold to H. T. Griffin. Winners and odds included Josie F. at 5 to 1, Sir Christopher at 2 to 1, Siphon 6 to 5, Andes 6 to 5, Little Elkin 9 to 2, Landry 1 to 4.
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Little Elkin
H. T. Griffin
Josie F
Sir Christopher
Siphon
Andes
Landry
Siddons Wins Muddy Oakland Mile and a Quarter Race
In San Francisco on March 6 favorites dominated a muddy Oakland track. Siddons won easily in the mile and three quarters event, a Thornton stakes preview, with Derby Winner and Legal Maxim among the top contenders and brisk odds listed for Quiry, Duckey, Horton, and others.
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Oakland
Siddons
Black Dick
Quiry
Legal Maxim
Duckey
Horton
Mrs. M. E. Tibbott Dies After Illness at Irvington
Mrs. Margaret Evans Tibbott of 158 North Ritter avenue Irvington died at 1 am after two weeks of exhaustion following a hemorrhage. She leaves seven children three daughters at home, Mrs. George S. Cottman of Irvington, Osmond in Washington and John L. in local real estate. Frank Tibbott, her son, was General Harrison's private secretary and has returned from Philadelphia. Her husband, in frail health, is returning from Georgia. She was born in Pennsylvania in 18 and had long resided here.
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North
Ritter Avenue
Irvington
Frank Tibbott
General Harrison
Philadelphia
Georgia
Tibbett
Pennsylvania
Thisity
George S. Cottman
Osmond Tibbott
Washington, D. C
John L. Tibbott
Major Noble's Son Palmer Noble Dies at Sea
Word reached Major Shaler of the arsenal about eight year old Palmer Noble, son of Major Noble formerly in charge of the local recruiting office. He died at sea while his father served on his way to Manila. The cause is unknown. He previously saved a companion from drowning near Military Park during winter skating on the canal.
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Arsenal
Palmer Noble
Major Noble
War Department
Philippines
Manila
City Club Burlesque Opens at Empire Theater
The Empire Theater hosts the City Club burlesque with four Norman jugglers and the Golden Gate quartet backed by Miss Fannie Winfred. The Lane sisters perform acrobatics with song and dance in red then Hehter clothing, and a kiss onstage sparks laughs. Grace Leonard opens with parodies, Martell and Lancaster entertain, and Dave Ferguson with Charles KB. Watson present a sidewalk sketch. The show, ending with City Club at the Pan American, runs through tomorrow night.
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Golden Gate Quartet
Fannie Winfred
Three Lane Sisters
Grace Leonard
Johnstone Bennett
Miss Leonard
Martell
Lancaster
Martella
Dave Ferguson
Charles KB. Watson
Watson
Two Women Injured In Buggy Crash At College Avenue
Mrs. Mary Segman and her daughter Minnie Beechler of Castleton were severely injured yesterday when their buggy was struck by a streetcar after their frightened horse ran against the curb. They were taken to nearby houses and treated by Dr. Anny.
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Minnie Beechler
Castleton
Sixteenth Street
College Avenue
Bowses
Anny
Wagon Accident Injures 60-Year-Old Man in City
Edward Mallaly of 68 Woodlawn Avenue was thrown from his wagon on Virginia Avenue last evening and severely injured. Taken to St. Vincent's Hospital, doctors feared the injuries might prove fatal.
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Edward Mallaly
Woodlawn Avenue
Virginia Avenue
St. Vincent's Hospital
Arrest of Supposed Burglars in Van Wert
Sheriff Wilson and two deputies arrested four men in Van Wert who are believed to be burglars. Names given include Frank Walters and John Graham of Chicago and Frank Harman and John Gilmore of St. Louis. They possessed dynamite revolvers and burglars tools.
Two youths Charged in Shoe Theft from Rail Cars
Charles McPherson of Woodside and 15 year old Wilfred Williams of 3 North Keystone sevenue were arrested yesterday by detectives for breaking into cars on the C H D Railway and stealing shoes. Each accuses the other.
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Charles McPherson
Woodside
Wilfred Williams
North Keystone Sevenue
E W Grove Named on Laxative Bromo Quinine Boxes
The label for the cold and grip cure Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets must feature the name E. W. Grove on every box. This historic identifier appears as a required branding element in the product’s packaging.
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Bic
List of Letters Remaining in Indianapolis Post Office
A historic post office list shows letters remaining for pickup on Thursday March 6 2002. It names recipients including Mrs Mary Balfard Mrs Barretein Miss Martha Carry and many others with the standard delivery guidance and notes about transient addressees. The notice urges recipients to call or visit to reclaim items before they are sent to the dead letter office in two weeks.
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Mary Balfard
Barretein
Aees Barnett
Maria
Cook
J Ww. Cohen
Bias Latiie
Cutti Chanter
Abe
Craven
M. M. Cox
Mand. Clarke
Bernice Bloor
Martha. Carry
Et Cline
Caple
Han Cush
John. Caylor
Oscar. Cooper
J. Dismore
Nettle Drugan
Irene. Donahue
Lillie Davenport
Myr Doll
Irene
Duffy
Mabel
Dean
Mixes Lorges
Doremus
Katharine. Evans
E. B. Edmondson
Mr Fisher
Eliza . Fishback
Sallis Fenster
Nana. Fletcher
J. W
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