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The Indianapolis Journal
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
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Circular from General Franklin reveals nationwide overcrowding in soldiers' homes for disabled veterans, with Marion, Ind., branch at capacity (1,400 on roll) and unable to accept more amid rising demand; some veterans in infirmaries and poorhouses.
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MARION, Ind., Nov. 10.—The condition of the soldiers' homes throughout the country and the necessity for additional provision for disabled veterans is indicated by a circular recently issued by General Franklin, president of the board of managers. He says that no more soldiers can be provided for at present. In this branch there are about 1,400 on the roll, most of whom are in the home. Applications are frequent. A few applicants are now at the county infirmary, and there are few poorhouses that do not shelter one or more of these unfortunates. The demand is on the increase and likely to continue.
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Marion, Ind.
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Nov. 10.
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no more soldiers can be provided for at present; about 1,400 on the roll, most in the home; applications frequent; some applicants at county infirmary and poorhouses; demand increasing.
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A circular issued by General Franklin, president of the board of managers, indicates overcrowding in soldiers' homes throughout the country and the need for additional provisions for disabled veterans. In the Marion branch, no more admissions are possible.