Order of Chosen Friends Placed in Receiver's Hands
Indianapolis December 15. The Order of Chosen Friends, a large fraternal beneficiary group, was placed under a receiver by Judge Leathers at the demand of state officials. Cyrus S. Chirh named receiver. total assessment funds and member payments in flux after a Galveston disaster loss. about 50,000 in future dues expected by the receiver.
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Indianapolis
Order of Chosen Friends
America
Leathers
Tigen
William L. Taylor
William FH. Hart
Eewin I Logsdon
Cyrus SO. Chirh
Boas Jist
Varios
Newark
Howick Fr. Morse
Chas
Moembera
Galveston
Melvins
Morse
Trade union tensions shape 1890s labor convention
The American Federation of Lahore opposed certain trade deals and affirmed a precedent limiting federation control over autonomous groups. Two propositions were voted down while a third aimed at autonomy passed but faced opposition from brewery and merchant unions, with a committee recommending arbitration and a call to avoid external interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Dee
American Federation of
Lahore
Tyelf Ol Reedrd
Goud
Pri
Jmeerehomee
Tie Fedboer- Alen
Lewishite
Veceed Werten
Andthabrias Prag
United Brewery Workers
Jedi
Crafis
Triernstiendl Merchnists Association
Fiinen
Resehithans Corumitten
Aopolies
Will Plead For this Son Southington Boy Faces Christmas Shooting
News from General MacArthur states Linus Skinner, a former Southington youth, has been sentenced to death by firing squad on Christmas Day for sleeping at his post during sentry duty. His father John P. Skinner, nearly 71, has traveled to Washington to plead with President McKinley for clemency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southington
Conau
MacArthur
Linus Skinner
John P. Skinner
Washington
McKinley
The Eminent Kidney and Bladder Specialist
The ad touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles. It warns of Brights disease caused by kidney trouble and claims Dr Kilmer's remedy cures many hopeless cases after other efforts fail. Sample bottle and book offered by mail from Kilmer Co., Binghamton NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Kilmer
Or. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Army Canteen Debate Progresses in Senate Hearing
The military affairs committee continued the Army reorganizaton bill hearing with archbishop Treland and Bishop McGoldrick urging moderation on post exchange canteens. They argued prohibition worsens temptations, citing Fort Snelling and reduced outside drinking, while urging safer, tempered temperance policies.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Archbishop Treland
Bishop McGoldrick
Presbites
Archishop Treland
Fort Snelling
St. Paul
Aiel
Burrows
Amanda
Guenther
Roney
Gas belt towns unite to curb Chicago gas firms
Marion Indiana December 15 a movement to unite Indiana gas belt cities to oppose Chicago gas companies piping Indiana gas. Citizens urge stricter laws and a regional approach with committees formed through the Marion Commercial Club to coordinate action across cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Marion
Ind
Chicago
Sisters Reunited After Seventeen Years apart in Indiana
In Wabash Indiana Martin Haines heir to a split family 17 years ago after Mars Haines died. His baby daughter adopted by Mr and Mrs Turney later moved away. The Turneys have returned to North Manchester and the two elder sisters Mrs Kramer and Miss James learned of the adoption and visited the now grown girl who had not seen them since infancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Ind
Martin Staines
Larwil
Mars
Hiines
W. Oh.turney
Manchester
Haines
Martin Haines
Turneys
Kramer
James
Imprisoned Impersonator Pleads Guilty in Indiana
Jesse Weik of Greencastle faced Judge Baker on impersonating a government officer. He pleaded guilty to three counts, was fined 5000 dollars plus costs or 517.75 total, and jailed until payment, then released after posting the amount.
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Indianapolis
Jesse Weik
Greencastle
Waker
Weik
Baker
Welk
Athee
Pudd
Ganount
Fulton to Wed Pearl Kendall in Richmond Virginia
Werbert M. Fulton son of Huntington city councilman departed for Richmond Virginia last evening to wed Miss Pearl Kendall. A Spanish American War veteran Fulton met Kendall while stationed at Newport News and the two became betrothed. The couple plans to reside in Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
Werbert M. Fulton
Fulton
Richmond
Pearl Kendall
Newport News
Unrest Ends as Striking Glass Plant Return to Work
Unexperienced workers hired to replace strikers at the American Window Glass company plants were informed their services are no longer needed after today. The new L. A. 300 cutters and fatteners have been restored to their old jobs and will return to work next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkirk
Fund
American Window Glass Company
L. A
Turbulent Standoff Near Embassy Sparks Police Pursuit
A man in a Sohoode district area near the U S embassy approached the premises claiming ties to a Guide Afwanre. He announced an avenging motive related to a Russian issue before bolting as police closed in.
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London
Gee
Sohoode
Tondem
Medvdideyo
United States
Guide Afwanre
Teo
Swiers Stands Trial in Indiana Assault Case
Adalasca W. Swiers of near New Mt Pleasant faces circuit court charges of assaulting his sister in law Mrs Martha M Ames at a church and attempting to kill her. He mounts a vigorous defense as numerous witnesses attend the proceedings.
Temperance push seeks to halt saloon at Rowin
In Wabash Indiana on December 15 the temperance group of Toann and Paw-Paw township attempts again to stop Rowin saloon. The applicant this time is James E Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash, Ind
Toann
Paw-Paw Township
James E. Thompson
Burglars Loot Standard Oil Office Safe Near Fort Wayne
Thieves forced open the Standard Oil Company office safe two miles east of Fort Wayne along the Nickel Plate Railway. About $263 in cash was taken. Police have no leads.
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Standard Oi Company
Fort Wayne
Ind
McPherson Trial Set for Next Week in Johnson County
Franklin Ind Dec 15 The trial of Willan McPherson who killed Milton Kusapp near Whiteland is scheduled to begin Wednesday next in the Johnson county circuit court.
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Franklin, Ind
Willan McPherson
Milton Kusapp
Whiteland
Johnson Els
Ex-President Warns of Alarm Over Expansion Move
General Warrison told Michigan University students that the nation deviated from precedent in annexation by treating conquered peoples as citizens. He cited the Philippines Porto Rico and Thawali as examples and warned about competition from home products and Filipino settlement in states.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Warrison
Students’ Lecture Association of Michigan University
United States
Philippines
Ags
Porto Reo
Battle Still Wages Near Nooitgedacht and Krugersdorp
Reports from Johannesburg say General Clements forces retreated after heavy fighting at Nooitgedacht led by Commandant Delarey. Four British officers killed and many casualties on both sides. Reinforcements under General French have departed. Boers estimated at 2800 and a Boer dash feared on Koonmaatipoort. The Hague notes Kruger and Leyds anxious after British setback.
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Johannesburg
Noortgedaeht
Clement
Delarey
QAO
Eers
Krugersdorp
Clements
French
Koonmaatipoort
Te Arios
Debated Hay-Pauncefote Treaty Deepens in Senate
Washington December 15. The Hay-Pauncefote treaty faces possible defeat as amendments flood in after Senator Beveridge's questions. The Foreign Relations Committee backs a Foraker proposal to supersede the Clayton-Bulwer pact and strike section 3. Beveridge highlights revived Central America limits and a concert of European powers that could bar U S actions without Britain and Russia France Italy Austria. Beveridge votes against the Davis amendment calling it futile. The Foraker change targets section 8 creating the concert of powers, likely reshaping the treaty for British approval.
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Washington
Beveridge
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Foraker
Leveridze
State Department
United States
Central America
Great Britain
Russia
Italy
France
Austria
Indiana
Davis
Early vote urged on Hay-Paunetote Treaty action
Senator Lodge presses for a senate vote after executive session on amended Hay-Paunetote treaty. Disagreement over timing and linked Nicaragua canal issue delays a decision as Mason Morgan Butler object to fixed vote day. Lodge vows to press the measure until a vote is secured, delaying adjournment.
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Senator Lodge
Washington
Senate
Committee On Foreign Relations
Todee
Mason
Money
Morgan
Nicaragua
Great Britain
Butler
Lodge
Knox county farmers vow to curb cattle and swine thefts
Vincennes Indiana December 14 farmers and landowners in Knox county discuss a Munters Warned notice to stop depredations including shooting cattle swine and stealing poultry. They aim to protect game which is being rapidly killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Ind
Knox County
Munters
Damages for a Daughter's Life
Thomas Maloney sues Havens and Geddes department store for 10600 dollars alleging the fire two years ago caused his daughter’s death and that adequate escape routes were not provided.
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Verre Haute
Tid
Pec
Thomas Maloney
Havens & Geddes
Plunder Recovered Near Goldsmith Post Office
Stamps and $150 in cash stolen from the Goldsmith post office are reported found concealed in a barn. Alleged to be committed by John Boude and George Harold, who are now under federal arrest.
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Atolen
Tipton
Tad
Pec
Goldsmith Post Office
John Boude
George Harold
A Hung Jury in Morrison Murder Trial at Eldorado
Eldorado Kansas reports a hung jury in the murder trial of Jeassie Morrison for the death of Mrs. G Olin Castle. Nine jurors favored acquittal, three for conviction. the case moves to spring court and Morrison seeks bail release, with uncertainty about retrying in the county.
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Eldorado
Kan
Jeassie Morrison
G. Olin Castle
Castle
Sis Mantha
Miss Morrison
Rioters Convicted and Executed Figures From Past Century
The report notes Akron rioters convicted and sentenced. A second supplementary estimate of £16,000,000 updates annual army spending to 2EP2,000. Hungary's Aust Goone, who murdered widow Schulz and her daughter in 1807, was beheaded yesterday at Bertin.
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Akron
Aust
Goone
Numed Schulz
Bertin
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Ccord
ARMY
Leach
Jessie Weik
Igen
Rarrrison
Kruger
the Hague
Dee W
Mr. Kruger
Dr Leyds
Palace
Nooitgedacht
Aid Opera House
Sioux City
Horrick House
Ashtuluila
Shones
Bridie Street
Frei Tike Street
Sant
Paddy Tryan
Sonn
Sullivan
Glens Falls
N.Y
Sermttor
Missouri
Department of Justice
Police
Cordova
Standard
OL Co
Arma
Johnstons
Michigan Drug Company
Detroit, Mich
Jeasie Morrison
Canal Dover
J. B. Crosbie
Shanesville
Salt Lake
Utah
White Rock
Pierson
Auburn
Charles Mitchell
Eagle Ironworks
Mitchell
Humphreys
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