Diamonds stolen in Portland robbery tied to Omaha arrests
Port land Ore November 21 diamonds valued at 10000 stolen from A F Lowen trial at Portland hotel suspected duo Wood and Maggie Johnson Negroes arrested in Omaha charged with the Portland heist. Detectives say Johnson wore multiple rings while Wood showed a large sunburst diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
W. H. Wood
Maggie L. Johnson
A. J. Lowentrial
Portland
Wood
West
Johnson
Leavenworth
Kan
Ore
Maggie Johnson
A. F. Lowenby
Wood and Saver
Dee
Brooks
Porter
Tantaya
Wally Wiley
A. F. T.owen
Grant
Marguis Johnson
Jury Awards $14 in Libel Suit Over Tombstone Dispute
The jury in Omaha on November 12 found in favor of Miss Frizzell in her libel suit against J. G. Reot, Weomen of the World, and others for a Tidings publication. Damages awarded were $14.00. The case stemmed from a dispute over placing a tombstone for a tornado victim buried in Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Frizzell
Ofers
Woodmin
Omaha
J. G. Reot
Weomen of the World
Miss Frizze
Cassatt unveils plan for joint NY underground terminal
A J Cassatt, president of the Pennsylvania Railroad, disclosed a plan to build a New York terminal joined with the Long Island Railroad by tunnel. The arrangement would create a common underground station in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lice
A. J. Cassett
The
Pennsylvania Railroad Co
Long Island Railroad
New York City
Two Poles Attack Man Then He Drowns in River
At Cave Forge in Blair County on Wednesday afternoon two Polander men assaulted another Polander over stolen money. The victim fled and fell into the Juniata River where he drowned, his attackers fled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Cave Forge
This County
Juniata
Fles
West Virginia Clerk Dies by Gas Suicide in New York Hotel
John A. Hess of Buchanan, W. Va., committed suicide by inhaling gas at a small New York hotel. He had been dead some time before discovery. Papers in his pockets showed he was clerk of the Buchanan circuit court. He rented the room Tuesday and paid through Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John A. Hess
Buchanan
W. Va
Butler & Alger Firm Fail in New Haven
The New Haven publishing firm Butler and Alger fails with liabilities of 51300 and assets of 16762. The announcement appeared on December 12 in New Haven Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Butler & Alger
Women Admitted to Membership in Catholic Societies Federation
Cincinnati December 12 The American Federation of Catholic societies decided to admit women to membership after a long discussion. The federation with over four and a half million laity will hold its first national convention in Chicago on July 15 1902. T. B. Minahan of Ohio was elected president at the convention Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
American Federation of Catholic Societies
New York
Long Branch
Chicago
Committee On Constitution
T. B. Minahan
Ohio
Heavy failure in Omaha loan trust firm prompts receiver
In Omaha on December 12 Judge Fawcett appointed Wm. Potter receiver for the Omaha Loan and Trust Co. with a $100,000 bond. Edgar H. Scott named attorney for the receiver. Wallace, a director and applicant, posted $100,000 bond with Barton and Brown as sureties. Debenture bonds total $359,100 and guaranties reach about $4.5 million with $500,900 paid-in capital. Assets described as somewhat indefinite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha, Neb
Wm. Wallace
Fawcett
District Court
Potter
Omaha Loan and Trust Co
Edgar H. Scott
Wallace
Guy C. Barton
C. H. Brown
Philadelphia Coal Famine Hits Port in December
A severe coal famine grips Philadelphia as coastwise and West Indian trade nearly halts. Orders from New England and the West Indies flood in, but shipments falter due to a railcar shortage hindering coal movement from the mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
New England
West Indian Islands
Quails Confiscated in Largest Shipment in Territory
South McAlester I T December 12 Capt. G W Elis chief of the Indian police seized 433 quails in charge of an express company bound for a Chicago commission house This is said to be the largest shipment of quails confiscated in the Indian territory The seized birds were turned over to the United States marshal for disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South McAlester
I. T
G. W. Elis
Indian Police
Chicago Commission
United States
British steamer Montenegro attached at Hampton Roads
Norfolk December 12 Deputy Marshal West attached the British steamer Montenegro while at Lambert's Point coaling. The libel filed by Frank A. Pouppitt of Galveston seeks 50,000 damages for injuries aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Marshal West
Montenegro
Ambert’s Point
Frank A. Pouppitt
Galveston
Oriental Hotel Burns in Yokohama Fire
Reports from Japan describe the destruction by fire of Yokohama's Oriental hotel. The hotel was renowned as among the handsomest in the country. The fire started early in the morning and guests fled in night attire. one Japanese nurse was fatally burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Japan
Yokohama
Freight Train Collision Rocks Walnut Bend Railroad
In a Wednesday night wreck at Walnut Bend on the Pennsylvania line near Oil City about 50 cars plunged into the river. Head Brakeman McCaddon is missing and feared drowned in the Allegheny river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil City
Pennsylvania Railroad
Walnut Bend
McCaddon
Allegheny
Omaha Declines American Association Franchise Bid
Buchanan Keith, owner and manager of the Western league team in Omaha for two years, declines President Hickey’s offer of a franchise in the American association, saying two Omaha teams would not be profitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Buchanan Keith
Hickey
Choctaw Railway to Reach Guthrie in 140 Miles
The Choctaw Railway Co. Guthrie O T signs a contract with Guthrie citizens to build to the city at once from Hartshorn I T The 140 mile line will start from both ends and proceed toward Guthrie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
O. T
The
Choctaw Railway Co
Hartshorn
I. T
Sentence Hangs Filipino Leader for Minea and Echevarria Killings
A military commission sentenced Juan Olivar, a Filipino insurgent leader, to be hanged for leading a band that captured Teodoro Labrador of Minea Panay and killed him, his wife, a policeman, and others. The gang also robbed Labrador of 78 carts and 800 pesos. Earlier, Tulisanes who killed 11 Spaniards at Naro Masbate were commuted to life imprisonment after other ringleaders were executed. Yeonecio Siaotong, after oath of allegiance, was sentenced to hang for murdering a native woman suspected of friendliness to the United States.
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Washington
Maj
Henry
Furrill
Juan Olivar
Olivar
Teodoro Labrador
Minea
Panay
Labrador
Qlivar
Gen
Chaffee
Echevarria
Naro
Masbate
Yeonecio Siaotong
United States
Georgia legislature backs Appalachian National Park land grant
The Georgia legislature approved a bill granting state sanction to land in Northeast Georgia for the Appalachian National Park. It provides concurrent Georgia US jurisdiction to allow county officers to arrest on civil and criminal cases as justice requires, supplementing a pending federal bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
United States
Appalachian National Park
Congress
Senate delegates holiday adjournment and treaty session
In Washington the Senate opened with a prayer by Rev. Herrick Johnston of Chicago. A house concurrent resolution for a holiday adjournment from December 19 to January 6, 1902 was referred to Appropriations. Executive session was held on the Hay-Pauncefote treaty from 12:22 p.m. to 2:55 p.m. and the body adjourned until Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Herrick Johnston
Chicago
Milburn
House
Committee On Appropriations
Lodge
Secretary Root Declines to Interfere in Read Case
Washington December 12 Secretary Root refused to interfere in the case of Captain James C Read once a volunteer subsistence officer. He was convicted by court martial of complicity in alleged commissary frauds in the Philippines and sentenced to dismissal and imprisonment for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Root
James C. Read
Philippines
MacArthur Ordered to Command Colorado Department
Washington dispatch reports Major General Arthur MacArthur, lately in the city as a member of the board of army posts and the army provost board, is ordered to Denver to take command of the Department of the Colorado, succeeding Brigadier General H C Merriam who has retired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Arthur MacArthur
Board of Army Posts
Army Provost Board
Denver
Department of the Colorado
H. C. Merriam
General Funston Sails Home on Sick Leave
Manila reports General Funston will sail December 16 aboard the Warren for the United States. Doctors ordered a climate change and he is returning on sick leave after improving health since leaving the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Funston
United States
Warren
Blackburns wed in quiet Washington ceremony
Senator J C S Blackburn of Kentucky and Mrs Mary E Blackburn widow of Judge Blackburn of West Virginia were married Wednesday by Rev Father Makin the same clergyman who wed Admiral Dewey Only a handful of personal friends attended the ceremony in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. C. S. Blackburn
Kentucky
Mary E. Blackburn
Judge Blackburn
West Virginia
Father Makin
Adm
Dewey
Indiana Intelligence Divorce Case in Muncie Court
Frank Siebel, a prominent Muncie resident, asks for a divorce after his wife confessed she had erred in marrying him and loved another man. Married in June, separated in July, Siebel says the confession compelled him to leave to avoid trouble and relinquish all claims once the divorce is granted so she may wed her heart’s choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Frank Siebel
Circuit Court
Siebel
Search for Brother Leads to Hoard of Tragic Echoes
Bloomington Indiana December 12 John McIntyre arrives seeking Nicholl McIntire his brother missing for 12 years. He learns Nicholl was killed in a railroad wreck and his body was brought on the same train to be buried in Bloomington. The father of both men died near Montreal leaving a large estate and Nicholl was buried initially in Indianapolis before the body was exhumed and moved to Bloomington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
John McIntyre
Nicholl
Montreal
Can
John L. McIntire
Nicholl McIntire
John McIntire
Fake foot race scheme nets verdicts in Brookville trial
A jury in Brookville Indiana found John P Hanhn John S Johns Albert King and J C Stillson guilty of bunko steering in a supposed fixed foot race. Edward Duvall a wealthy stock man was the victim, with Stillson a pro sprinter who allegedly laid down for a novice named Ballard. Stillson remains at large while others await sentencing in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookville
Ind
John P. Hanhn
John S. Johns
Albert King
J. C. Stillson
Bunko Steering
Edward Duvall
Stillson
Hanlon
Ballard
Duvall
Mysterious daytime robber plunders Evansville home daily
A elusive thief in Evansville Indiana repeatedly targets Miss Tillie Goslee’s home in broad daylight. Despite constant police effort and family vigilance the robber gains entry through locked doors and windows. The fashionable residence is slowly stripped of its finery while residents watch from other rooms.
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Evansville
Ind
Tillie Goslee
Goslee
National League plans collapse after Indianapolis pact
John T Brush's syndicate baseball scheme is defeated as Brooklyn Boston Chicago and Philadelphia backs Spalding for president while New York and Cincinnati abstain. The league declares itself perpetual and back to its 1891 status after December 18, with Spalding elected president by a vote later in the meeting.
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New York
John T. Brush
Fifth Avenue
Indianapolis
Mr. Brush
Brooklyn
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louis
Cincinnati
National League
A. G. Spalding
Dreyfuss
A. G.spalding
Lipton Receives Silver Punch Bowl Gift From Erin Guests
New York December 12 guests aboard the Erin during the International Yacht Races present Sir Thomas Lipton with a silver punch bowl and tray. The inscription on the tray reads Sir Thomas J. Lipton Christmas Greetings 1901 From a few American Friends Guests on Board the Erin During the International Yacht Races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas Lipton
Erin
Sir Thomas J. Lipton
Fire damages Dennison Paper Co. store in Manhattan blaze
Early Thursday morning a 1:45 fire at 198 Broadway destroyed the Dennison Paper Manufacturing Co. store and wrecked its six story plant within a half hour. The stock included paper goods, novelties, tags, and machinery. Loss was estimated at 250000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dennison Paper Manufacturing Co
Broadway
Dennison Co
Hegeman’s Drug Store
Bunco Steerer Kills Two Officers Then Is Shot Dead
Houston, December 12. Officers J. C. James and Herman Youngst die in a confrontation with Sid Preacher when he resists arrest for bunco. Preacher fires a shotgun wounding James and Youngst before James shoots and kills Preacher, both sides perishing in the minutes that follow. The city, busy with carnival crowds, reels from the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunco Steerer
Houston
Tex
J. C. James
Herman Youngst
Bunco
Sid Preacher
James
Youngst
Preacher
Trolley Car Dynamited in Scranton
A trolley car on Capouse avenue in Scranton was dynamited early Wednesday night. The wheel over the blast broke, windows were smashed and the undercarriage damaged. The few passengers were shaken but none injured. This marks the third explosion faced by the same car crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Capoose Avenue
Shooting at Holmes Hotel Ends in Death in Shawnee
Dick Little was shot and killed at the Holmes hotel in Shawnee by Perry Griffin who fled. The disturbance began when the landlady attempted to eject Little from the hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Okla
Dick Little
Holmes Hotel
Shawnee
Perry Griffin
Little
Wabash Train Derailed Near Niantic Injures One Woman
A broken rail caused a west bound Wabash train to ditch near Niantic on Wednesday. The sleeping and dining cars overturned. one passenger, a woman, was injured but only slightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Niantic
Herford cattle sale in Kansas City averages 350 per head
At the Armour and Funk sale of pure blood Herefords 85 head sold with an average price of 350 per head. The notable bid included the cow Nona purchased by John Hatson of Canon Tex for 535.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Armour & Funkhouser
Pure Blood Herfords
Nona
John Hatson
Canon
Tex
Fire kills two children in Sault Ste. Marie home
In Sault Ste. Marie on December 12 two small children of John Hazelton were burned to death when a fire destroyed the Hazelton residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sault Ste. Marie, Mich
John Hazelton
Hazelton
Markets News From Cincinnati Chicago And Indianapolis
Market reports list grain prices for flour and wheat in Cincinnati and Chicago with multiple grades and bid ranges. Live cattle hog and sheep quotes appear for Cincinnati Indianapolis and East Buffalo with price ranges and typical lot sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
East
Buffalo
Dee
Women Fight in Pocahontas Lodge Meeting
In Staunton at a meeting of the Order of Pocahontas Mrs. Jane Nelson and Minnie McCloskey, two prominent members, allegedly fought over an argument. Friends separated them after several blows were exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
The
Order of Pocahontas
Staunton
Jane Nelson
Minnie McCloskey
Terre Haute Pet Stock Show Opens With Many Entries
Terre Haute Indiana December 12 The Terre Haute Fanciers association second annual pet stock show opened with a large number of entries and the exhibit promises to be one of the most successful ever held in Western Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Terre Haute Fanciers’ Association
Indiana
Rinkard Must Hang
Indiana Supreme Court upholds murder verdict pushing Joseph Rinkard to execution for killing his wife in Marion in June 1900. decision sustains lower court ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rinkard
Indianapolis
Ind
Supreme Court
Joseph Rinkard
Marion
Marion Girl Missing From Home In South Marion
Marion Indiana December 12 Martha Stewart daughter of Ezekiel Stewart of South Marion has been missing from her home for several days and all efforts to locate her have failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
Martha Stewart
Ezekiel Stewart
South Marion
Southern railroad offers Mt Carmel bridge deal
Princeton Ind December 12 The Southern railroad has offered to sell its bridge across the Wabash river to Mt Carmel for 45000 dollars The company desires to erect a modern stronger structure than the bridge now in use
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Princeton
Ind
Southern Railroad
Wabash River
Mt. Carmel
Page
Destructive fire destroys 17 business blocks at Sweetwater
A block of 17 business houses burned in Sweetwater Texas early Wednesday morning. Buildings including the Citizens' bank, four grocery stores, several dry goods shops and two restaurants were destroyed. The bank vault remained intact. Loss is estimated at 150000 with partial insurance coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweetwater
Tex
Citizens’ Bank
Wisconsin Naval Movements Reported From Honolulu
The battleship Wisconsin with Rear Admiral Silas Casey aboard reached Honolulu on November 30 from Tutuila Samoa where he investigated charges against Captain Tilley. From Honolulu the Wisconsin will head to Acapulco Mexico and then cruise the South Pacific coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Wisconsin
Silas Casey
Honolulu
Tutuila
Sarmoa
Tilley
Acalpuco
Mex
South Pacific
Cuban port of Havana captain relieved after indiscreet interview
Washington reports Lieut. Commander Lucien Young has been relieved by Secretary Long of his post as captain of the port of Havana due to indiscreet remarks in a recent interview about Cuban governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lucien Young
Secretary Long
Havana
Jackson Knife and Shear Co Incorporation Filed
Certificate of incorporation filed in Dover Delaware on Wednesday names the Tremont Ohio firm Jackson Knife and Shear Co to manufacture cutlery with capital set at $325000.
Baltimore Firm Awards Fleet of Gasoline Yacht Salesmen
A Baltimore company announced awards for its fleet of gasoline yacht salesmen recognizing top performers across regions. The ceremony highlighted strong sales, customer service, and team achievements.
A Dreamer Pursues Miss McGillicuddy in Wry Courtship
In a playful exchange from the Detroit Free Press, St Clair Maginnis pleads for Minerva McGillicuddy to be his. She gently rebuffs censorship on dreams noting dreams go by contraries while revealing affection. He responds by wishing she will not marry him, and she accepts with a light confession of being his.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Clair Maginnis
Minerva. McGillicuddy
Detroit Free Press
The Saddest Days Amid Frozen Peril
A poem fragment from the Chicago Record-Herald narrates Willie and Reginald racing toward danger as ice breaks beneath them, with advised caution ignored and fear rising. The lines evoke a grim mood and peril on a winter scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Reginald
Chicago Record-Herald
Sandy McFly-Funniest Golf Links I Ever Saw
Chicago Tribune quotes Sandy McFly praising a course as "the funniest golf links" with many holes, capturing a humorous, witty take on a sporting event or course feature in Flyland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy McFly
Chicago Tribune
Impressions of a Busy World in Brief Gossip
The Washington Star notes a busy world with each person having tasks. A playful exchange from the New York Herald recalls a couple chatting by a fire, popcorn and a popper mentioned as a lighthearted hint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Tom
Miss Lovely
N. Y. Herald
Ferment meaning and example in old Philadelphia press
The term ferment means to undergo a chemical or biological process to develop alcohol or acidity. In a sentence from the Philadelphia Press a child says I love to help my mamma ferment about the house showing household fermentation work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Press
Pie wisdom from an alleged philosopher
A Buffalo Express quote records a quip advising against tackling a pie made with a cookbook. It humorously claims no woman needing a book to help her should be in the pie business, attributed to an alleged philosopher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Express
Marriage Jokes Reflect a Father's Balancing Act
An offhand exchange from Tit-Bits humor highlights a father pleased at his daughter's marriage yet dreading the financial and social burden of providing dowries and supporting sons-in-law, illustrating early 20th century attitudes toward marriage and family obligations.
Luxuries of Life Dialogue Cites Servant Wages
A noted line from the N Y Weekly shows Mrs Upton pressuring Mr Upton to raise servant wages for a valet and a waiting maid. The exchange highlights domestic expectations and cost of living in a social scene.
Matrimony Hint In Divorce Talk Sparks Courtroom Quip
In a courtroom exchange the mother asks about marriage prospects and the daughter reveals the suitor has hinted he hopes the couple will settle their disputes either by stopping their fighting or divorcing. The judge comments on the exchange.
Two Day Acquaintance Sparks Talk of Love
In Tit-Bits a friend notes a romance between two people who have known each other only two days. The witty exchange highlights rapid affection and skepticism about true closeness. The line captures playful social commentary on brisk new relationships.
Weak Point of the Pointer
A dialogue from the Columbus State Journal notes a dog handler’s remark that the bird dog cannot identify a bird, with Nimrod acknowledging the weakness in the animal’s hunting skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nimrod
Columbus
State Journal
Willing to Try in a Playful Exchange
In a brief dialogue, Amelia refuses affection but agrees to try. Harold asks if she can learn to love him, and Amelia counters with resolve to try hard. Papa promises to send her abroad if health fails from overstudy, he notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold
Amelia
Papa
Puck
Setting Him Right Hi-Pshaw There’s Nothing Remarkable
A short comic fragment notes there is nothing remarkable in knowing how to cook while proclaiming the value of creating hash. The exchange references a witty line about cooking and daily life in a Chicago Daily News tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pshaw
Chicago Daily News
Willing to Stay In Mistress You Want More Than Two Nights
A fragmented text appears to reference a sexual proposition or relationship theme with mentions of staying in and nights out. The readable portion is incomplete and lacks clear context or identifiable names or events.
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Diamond Rosbery
A. F. Lowenthal Robb
W. H. Wond
Terminal Station
Publishers Fair
Oriental Hotel
House OF
Tulisanes
State of Georgia
Gen. MacArthur
Gen. Funston
Blackburn
Indiana Intelligence
Bunko
Day
Pittsburg
Philadelpia
Spalding
Herford
Baltimore
ON Co
Sporting News
Flyland
Aweitzer Cheeme
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