Treaty Signed Opens British Parcel Post Between Shores
Washington Feb 18 Officials announced a significant agreement improving the parcel post service between the United States and England. The plan adds British mail handling on eastbound trips and matches American terms, while France notes lower volumes and maintains separate practices. The joint operation involves postal clerks aboard steamships and anticipates increased mail business and revenue from the expanded service.
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Washington, Fep
Port Enty
Sngland
Lerke
Armertican
Pga
Ermuny
Battle ship bill gains support in Congress
Washington reports Senate and House members discussed the naval appropriation bill with leaders. The president urged approval for three battleships rather than two, warning retrenchment could harm the navy program and effect other departments. Yellow fever in Colon reportedly not present since July. A London story alleges a noncommissioned officer was bribed to fire a salute gun at a water blessing event.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Huw
Navy
Colon
Isthmian Canal Commission
Spratieg
Crischal
Canal Zone
London
The
Puseten
Arvica Salva Remedy Claims Fast Healing for Burn Injury
A Norfolk, Virginia note reports Backien's Arnica Salvo easing severe knee burns and curing them without scars. The testimonial mentions J. N. Jones druggist as a source. The user quotes describe agony replaced by rapid relief.
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Backien
Arvica Salva
Rivesbank, Jr
Norfolk
Arnica Salvo
J. N. Jones Druggist
Indiana Fight Against the Stallard Antitrust Bill Debate
Indiana Legislature considers drastic anti trust measures as Representative Guirt urges action against the Stallard combine. The Standard notes alleged methods of the trust and its impact on trade. Officials testify about favored loans and questionable ethics to press a tougher bill.
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Indianapolia
Ind
Tthe
India
Guirt
Agalase Cher
Elevator Cable Break Injures Four Girls in Indiana
Four girls employed at a Campbell laundry were seriously injured when an elevator cable snapped in Lagansport Indiana on February 1. Ida Cochran Edna Boeckleman and Emma Pat were thrown into the shaft as the cage descended. Cochran suffered critical injuries, Boeckleman sustained head bruises and internal injuries, while the others had various cuts and bruises. The accident occurred during a descent and rescue efforts were immediate.
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Tlagansport
Ind
Campbel
Ida Cochran
Edna Bogckleial
Emma Pat
Ilijines
Boeckleman
Terrible Death by Bomb at Grand Duke’s Carriage
A bomb exploded under Grand Duke Sergius at the Palace of Justice in Moscow, tearing his carriage to fragments and injuring bystanders. The assassin fled, was captured later, and Grand Duchess Elizabeth assisted the wounded. The event echoes a historic revolution and heightened security measures across the city.
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Min Palace
Ingerneah
Mystow
Nicholas
von Pleuth
Iran
Palace of Justice
Mimdred
Fdscasain
von Plehve
Tefage
Jenrough
Kremlin
Lee
Walla
Mandla
Bengath
Bnd
Sergioa
Ain
Red Cross
Sergius
Choudaff
Ithe Jalar
Social Revolutionary Organization
Lle
Complex Indiana bankruptcy and legal notices mix
A garbled Indiana press excerpt reports on bankruptcy proceedings of Alfred and MacCoy, notices of mortgage security, names like Me fold 1 and Jordan township, plus scattered items about bigamy search, health updates, and a political ad fragment. Names, places, and dates are inconsistently presented amid damaged OCR.
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Lafayente
Ind
Chapman
Alfred
MacCoy
Tively
Jordan Township
Slezong
William Hit
Fierce gale halts rail traffic and trains bogged in snow
A heavy gale and deep drifts cripple railway movement across multiple states. Wagons and trains stalled near Elkhart Goshen and Water, Indiana, with northbound passenger service suspended. Ice and drifting snow disrupts shipments, farm goods, and interurban lines while towns report isolation and long delays.
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Wabaghi Ind
Michigad
North
Manchester
Ike i
Elkpart
Chie Id
Sanrets
Indianapolis
Goshen
Warsaw
Bill
Mgrtius
Elkhart
Meaddille
Fieb
Resere
Pendeylvania
Meadville
I. Warren
Allegheny
Gen Wallace's Remains Observed in Crawfordsville Ida
Crowds gathered in Crawfordsville Indiana to view the remains of General Law Malace, placed on a catafalque in the rotunda of the hall. The funeral display included the flag from the Civil War era and Turkish sultan decorum while mourners recalled recent theater fire losses and wartime sacrifices.
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Crawfordstitle
Ind
T Law Mallace
Catafalque
Iof
Wallace Blems
Turkey
Adintweion
Hailie
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