Below zero weather cripples rail service in the plains
The St Paul Evening Edition reports a 17 day stretch of extreme cold with 22 degrees below zero in North Dakota and Montana. Rail lines including the Minneapolis St Paul Sault Ste Marie Great Northern and Northern Pacific are largely halted with many trains delayed or blocked. Freight shortages grow as fuel and coal run out and farmers burn barley and fence posts amid near total service disruption.
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St. Paul
North Dakota
Minneapolis
Chicago
Soo” Line
Portal
N. C
Northern Pacific
Great Western
McHenry
N. D
Montana
Great Northern
Havre
Mont
N.D
Lima Sheriff Recovering After R and D Wreck
Physicians announce Sheriff Van Guntin of this city is out of danger after being injured in the R and D wreck at Rana. He was unconscious for fifteen hours and was widely known across Northwestern Ohio, with early fears of death fading as he stabilizes.
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Lima
Sheriff van Guntin
Rana
Sherif van Guntin
Ohio
I . Ial
Plans and Profiles for B and O Improvements Shown in City
Leigh G. Curtis of Chicago, new assistant superintendent of the Chicago division, presented plans and profiles of Baltimore and Ohio railroad improvements at the State bank. Officials reviewed grade changes at Francis Washington Jefferson Wayne and Clinton streets, viaducts, and a four foot abutment shift at Francis Street. Curtis urged the city to grade the streets, improve conditions, and shield the company from damages due to grade changes. A copy of the plans was left with Engineer Steinberg.
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Leigh G. Curtis
Chicago
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Chicago Junction
Ohio
City
State Bank
Francis
Washington, Jefferson
Wayne
Clinton Streets
Francis Street
Clinton Street
Steinber
Obituary Highlights Orlando Coffin Pioneer Farmer’s Death
Orlando Coffin born March 12 1848 on his farm died February 2 1907 at age 58 years 10 months 20 days. He married Minerva Munselman November 2 1875 and had four children a daughter and three sons. Survived by wife daughter three sons daughter in law and grandchild, noted for kind generous nature and valued by a large circle of friends.
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Orlando Coffin
Ierriage
Minerva Munselman
Thennica
Firemen Killed In White Plains Blaze
In White Plains New York on February 5 three volunteer firemen died and four were injured when walls collapsed trapping seven firemen at the Meade building after a Sunday night fire. One of the injured is reported fatally hurt.
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White Plains
N. Y
Rome
Meade
Found Dead in Toledo Man 81 Years Old
Found dead in Toledo on Sunday night John Artz aged 81 was unable to rise from bed and froze to death before Monday morning. He lived near a hill and was discovered by his daughter when she checked on him.
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Warrer Coox
Amanda
J. Capell
Marietta
Cridereville
Toledo
John Artz
Artz
Poisoned by Cheese In Decatur Family Stricken
Wapokoneta eb o hwh members of the Decatur Lannive family are in serious condition from ptomaine poisoning. They are believed to have contracted illness after eating decayed cheese.
Eighteenth Annual Statement for Defiance Saving and Loan
The Defiance Name Saving and Loan Association presents its fiscal year ending December 31 1900 figures. It lists cash on hand loans on mortgage securities on mortgage and other asset categories along with real estate, securities, and provisions for taxes, interest, and expenses. The document details liabilities disbursements and profit and loss components including deposits, withdrawals, and contingent funds.
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Hama Og
Ab Sa
Roparts Co
Taxes and Insulator Co
Area Estates Dividendson Credite Mrz
Sunday School Association World Reach and Local Sherwood News
The International Sunday School Association covers North America and runs 15 000 conventions reaching over two million workers to promote temperance citizenship patriotism and church strengthening. Its executive committee of 96 oversees staff including a general secretary and multiple secretaries while auxiliaries add about 200 consecrated workers. The piece highlights the Sherwood M E Sunday School officers and notes a county meeting set for February at the M E church in Sherwood with Avos Farow as chairman.
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International Sunday School Association
North America
Mexico
Otto Sunday School Association
International Association
Defiance County Association
Ohio Association
Henry E. Stocks
Ohio
Defiance County Sunday School
M. E
Sherwood
Avos Farow
Local Notes From Ney and Surrounding Areas
Washington. Amos Garver sod wife and Me Wineland and wife spent Wednesday at George General. Married at the home of the bride's parents Mr. Wineland too Miss May Garver January 29. They expect to make their home in Toledo soon. Charley Koutenbanch bought a mule near Edgerton Saturday. A good farmers institute at Sherwood last Monday and Tuesday. John H. Webber still confined to the house through illness. Dr. Lehman attends. W. W. Welker moved to Bryan to open a meat market. Pete Freese rented Welker property at Ney and at Fanning pool room and restaurant. Charles Weber drove to Stryker Saturday with his father-in-law Mr Spetzer. Charley returned Sunday. Albert Ginther bought the Bill Stailey farm for 11000 cash. Mr. Slater of Henry county hauled his corn to the Ney elevator last week, D. L. Warner and Charles Smith assisting. Dell Polock moved on the Wash Dean farm to farm for Wash next year. B. D. Lintz butchered fine workers Tuesday with George Geller assisting. Ney high school gave an excellent K of P program Tuesday Jan 29. oysters served after. Ney high school not in session Saturday due to teacher examinations at Defiance. Tank Bostater Jr. accepted as book keeper and manager with S. S. Cox Manufacturing Co. at Bryan. Eva and Olive Smith were in Bryan. A series of meetings begins at the M E church Sunday eve. Mr. and Mrs A. J. Neiswender attended Mrs Betts funeral at Stryker Saturday. Mr. and Mrs Neal Doud were in Poledo Saturday.
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Amos Garver
Wineland
George General
Miss May Garver
Toledo
Charley Koutenbanch
Edger
Farmers’ Institute
Sherwood
John H. Webber
Dr. Lehman
W. W. Welker
Bryan
Pete Freese
W. W Welker
Ney
Fanning
Charles Weber
Stryker Satuday
Mr Spetzer
Stryker
Charley
Albert Ginther
Bill Stailey
Mr. Slater
Henry County
D. L. Warner
Charles Smith
Dell Polock
Wash Dean
Will Farm
B. D. Lintz
George Geller
Court House Issues Marriage Licenses and Probate Actions
Marriage licenses granted to Andrew March of Flat Rock township Henry county and Elizabeth Thier fi of South Richland township Edward B Peterson 28 and Elizabeth C Hall 40 both of Tiffin township The will of Franz Ralf admitted to probate and Samuel Ralf named executor.
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Andrew March
Flat Rock Township
Henry County
Elizabeth Thier Fi
South Richland Township
Edward B . Peterson
Elizabeth C. Hall
Tiffin Township
Franz Ralf
Samuel Ralf
Real estate transfers across Defiance and Delaware counties
A broad list of property transfers in Defiance and Delaware areas, detailing grantors and grantees including AnnaS, John & Widmer, Electa Maver, Maria Sioaging, Rebecca Rigel, Oliver and Carn Shoop, Emery C. Welker, Mary E. Parent, Lou F. and Emma, and numerous others. Transactions cover multiple blocks and townships, with sec. references and lot descriptions, indicating a dense roll of deeds and lot conveyances throughout the region.
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Maria Lousy
H. Stowgh
M Stevens
Maria Sioaging Toth
Delaware Bend
Rebecca Rigel
Bilis Nhindier
Sunita
Delaware
Sileauditor
Amanda
Fickingore
Eherwiood
Bil
Geo
Kielshen
Lang
Tos
Johnson
Sherwood Sona
Berelemian
Cna
Lewis i Ros
Ivrace
Fannie M. Haries
Lafayette Rodgers
Mary Kehnisst
John Av Kéhisasier
Saotelvand
Tia
Richland
Electra Mayer
Jotin
Kiehi
Frank W. Young
John Flory
Siami
Iiehland
Ferd
Jon J. Ac
Margaret Shasiéeit
Hopy Hain
Mond. Ia
Richland Sas Ku
Josephine Morris Toxamael
Fl Neess Sinner Cottinghas
Anna M. Osman
Ledance
Harry Ingo D'To
Warner
Ida
Ben Chas
Deckerie
Ritznain
Geo. Isdse
Ayersville
Gintetpie
Christian
Perlot
Aversville
Florence
Anieatley
Heatley
Hiacox
Caine
Gincox
Arthur Brucker
Arthur J
Bruckart
Aisis
Sant
M. Mansfield
Lot Wand
Mansfield
Ghland Alden
Mansfeld
I. Mansfield
Highland
Albert
Bennett
Chet
W. Wagner
Eligisland
Life
Davia Puller
Wid
Lng
Tibet A
Markets Review Slips Through Mixed Live Stock Prices
Market report shows mixed effects across cattle calves sheep and hogs with receipts noted and prices ranging from prime steers around 4.00 to good cows near 3.00. Veals and lambs show variable values with top veals near 9.00 and lambs around 6.0 to 6.5. City markets section lists steady demand and broad price bands across livestock types.
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Tate
Wothers B
Obituary for Frank Rolf of Riverside Cemetery
Frank Rolf born in Groselieb near Magdeburg Germany January 7 1826 died January 23 1907 aged 81 years 16 days He came to the United States in 1850 settling in Defiance He married Catharine Buessler in 1857 Four daughters and four sons survived He joined the German M E church in 1869 and remained faithful He endured dropsy and asthma with patience and joyfully sang God s praises The interment was at Riverside cemetery Rev W C Shupp pastor assisted 11 grandchildren survive plus other relatives
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Ile
Groselieb
Mageburg
Germany
Yonder
Heavenly Home
Marrie
Evangelical Church
M. E
Jesus
W. C. Shupp
Riverside Cemetery
W. Jaucb
Sugar Factory Doubtful in Defiance Move
The Continental Sugar Company, planning a $500,000 Defiance plant, shifts its main office from the Colton building in Toledo back to Fremont. Local business leaders fear the move jeopardizes the Defiance project, since the Toledo offices would oversee the factory.
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Continental Sugar Company
Defiance
Colton
Toledo
Fremont
Toledo Blade
Kaiser Wilhelm II of Prussia and Germany profile
A biographical sketch of Kaiser Wilhelm II born 1859, detailing education at Bonn, marriage to Viktoria of Schleswig-Holstein, succession in 1888, age and reign length, dynastic status, empire scope, naval fleet, army, wealth and estates, and a remark on Americans paying attention to wealth.
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Frederick II
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Prussia
Germany
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Saxony
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Hamburg
Bremen
Lubeck
Alsace-Lorraine
Isness Ar
Holstein
Smuggling Alcohol Through Paris Barriers Revealed in Tales
A historical dispatch recounts clever schemes to move untaxed spirits into Paris. Smugglers used hollow beams and funeral wreaths to conceal alcohol while inspectors profited from seizures. Tales describe a roof tank, deceptive carts, and a persistent Russian ambassador habitually smoking.
England's Many Yacht Clubs Across Great Britain
England hosts forty three yacht clubs along the coast with Scotland and Ireland home to others. The Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes remains the era’s most exclusive club, with kingly approval and famed members such as the Dukes andMarquises. The Royal Thames, Royal Western, and Royal Victoria Yacht Clubs follow in prominence with varied rules, dues, and memberships reflecting a rich boating tradition.
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Great Britain
Scotland
Ireland
Royal Cork
Queenstown
Royal Yacht Squadron
Cowes
Institut Oe
England
Edward
Prince of Wales
Baily
Duxa of
Squadron Burgee
Lord Brassey
Lord Dunraven
Royal Thames
Russia
Donald Currie
Thames
Royal Western Yacht Club of England
Plymouth
Jeff Wight
Royal Victoria Yacht Club
Ryde
Royal Southampton Club
Last Session of Irish Commons Ends With Passage of Union
The Irish House of Commons met for the final time on June 10, 1800 as the third reading of the union bill was completed. Speaker and opponents reacted with emotion. the speaker, who hated the measure, declared the ayes had it after a restrained, fading cadence, then collapsed in exhaustion as the bill was thrown onto the table. The scene captured the collapse of a Parliament that refused to accept the divided fate.
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Hense
Commons
Lora Castlereagh
Londo
Ostrich farming grows in United States and India
The article notes increasing success and profitability in ostrich farming in parts of the United States and India, suggesting expansion possible if profits hold. It also reports farm lands rising in value since 1900 with varied regional gains, citing factors such as rural free delivery, good roads, population pressure, transportation, and improved farming methods as drivers.
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United States
India
South Central States
South Atlantic
North
Cotterland
Department of Agriculture
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