03 Jan 1902
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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1902
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate L. Ss. & M.S. On’s schedules after November 3 1901 for the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern lines to and from Elkhart. Details are incomplete but reference train times and routes in the region.
Railroad update from the Big Four line reporting service in CKO C. and St. Louis with brief notes on routes and schedules for November 2, 1901.
An advertisement extols Vinci as a fortifying tonic against grippe claiming prevention for winter illness and faster recovery. It cites a customer testimonial from N B Townage of Atlanta and offers a money back guarantee if the product fails to meet claims.
A seven banker committee in Cleveland took control of the Everett Moore syndicate finances after temporary cash strains. The group says the urban and interurban electric railways and telephone properties remain solvent, with assets around 130 million dollars, while liabilities are not yet disclosed.
The Everett Moore syndicate trustees named are Edwin G Tillotson Harrison R Newcomb Myron T Herrick J J Sullivan Calvary Morris Staufman Hayes and William G Mather. They say despite the syndicate owning more assets than debts tight money blocks payment but assets exceed liabilities with proper management. A reorganization committee was formed with N R Newcomb as chairman and E C Co Tillotson as secretary. Myron T Herrick disclaims knowledge of operations while endorsing the committee and urging confidence in the process.
A misread order at a White House reception caused confusion as Lady Pauncefote, wife of the British ambassador, occupied the head position in the diplomatic line. German ambassador Herr von Holleben, recognizing his role as dean, declined to use seniority and instead allowed Lady Pauncefote to stay at the head with the embassy staff.
Chicago announces the final details of a Pneumatic tool merger forming the Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company. It consolidates Chicag o Pneumatic Tool of Illinois Boyer Machine of Detroit Chisholm Moore Cleveland Franklin Air Compressor Pennsylvan ia New York Air Compressor London New Taite Howard Pneumatic Tool. Capital is 10 million pounds with all officers from Chicago.
Macon Ga January 3 a freight engine rebuilt and fired in the Central Railroad of Georgia round house exploded yesterday morning shaking the city. The dead: Dr W Hodges J M McDonald Uriah Cornelius. The injured include J J O Neal Henry Fox I L Willis F D Hambrick William Wilson M Meadows Peter Hammock Wesley Johnson Peter Adams. Cause unknown but likely water in the boiler cooled the crown sheet.
The Times reports three alleged secret papers by Dr. Ular claiming a bargain between Li Hung Chang and Russia mediated by Prince Ukhtomsky. The pact allegedly planned the Boxer movement as a pretext to expel foreigners and allow Russia to occupy Manchuria with free hand in Mongolia.
Fort de France reports the Ban Righ converted into a warship loaded with munitions for Venezuelan revolutionists. Reinforcements aboard sloops and schooners plan to meet advancing insurgents as President Castro offers a $10,000 reward for the pirate vessel. General Matos manifesto calls for political reform and peace.
Vienna reports say Ellen Stone the American missionary has been released but confirmation is lacking. Sofia Telegraph cites a rumor that Stone and Mme Tsilka were freed in Turkey on January first with Americans negotiating and promising silence about captors under threat of vengeance.
Des Moines reports that former Senator J B Romans of Denison wed Mrs Christine C Snyder president of the State Woman's Relief Corps. The wedding leaked out midweek and the couple now reside in the east. Romans reportedly divided 14000 in property between his children and wife. His former wife died in a gasoline stove explosion last year.
Representative Richardson of Tennessee personally presented the president with his set of commissions and papers from past presidents. He joked for the president to read the constitution and declaration of independence, and the president replied that he would.
Governor Leslie M. Shaw of Iowa arrives in Chicago on January 8 on his way to Washington to confer with President Roosevelt about succeeding Secretary Gage in the treasury portfolio. He spends most of the day with friends and relatives before departing in the late afternoon.
Readable scraps mention a city and discovery with no clear details. The text lacks完整 names, dates, or concrete events to form a full item.
Two men using the names Harry Williams and Charles Morgan were arrested in Milwaukee on Jan 3. Inspector Riemer ties them to a northern state forgery wave with checks cashed in Ashland Wausau Hurley and Colorado and Omaha. The gang allegedly forged over 20000 dollars.
President Thwing of Western Reserve University reports that a majority of railroad presidents favor a college education before pursuing a railway career for 18 year olds. They generally advise taking college first, with some dissenters.
Governor Van Sant and Attorney General Douglas returned to the capitol and started work after arriving home. Douglas leaves for Washington tonight to file Minnesota’s suit in federal court on Monday with associates George P. Wilson and M. D. Munn. The hearing date will be set then and the battle will begin in earnest.
A major fire in Weston Iowa started in the Petrus Peterson general store and caused about 45 000 dollars in damage. Four principal business blocks and three dwellings were destroyed including Slopping Williams general store and implement house Petrus Peterson store and others. Losses listed include 20000 for Slopping Williams 9000 for Petrus Peterson 8000 for H A Quinn lumber and 2000 for R T Williams residence.
Chicago January 3. William Jackson a Morristown New Jersey native last seen two years ago is believed to have joined a Chicago theatrical company. He has fallen heir to about $10,000 from the death of a sister in Arkansas. Collins Fletcher attorneys of Chicago are handling the search.
Cincinnati January 3 George Hues man the policeman dismissed last fall for speaking disrespectfully of President McKinley when he was shot was declared insane yesterday and sent to an asylum. Testimony showed he had been insane for years.
Sudden burglary at Brown's dry goods store in DeSoto on Wednesday night steals about two wagon loads of valuables. Manager D. J. Forbes estimates the loss at $2,000. Bolts of cloth were found scattered along the road.
Fergus Falls Minn Jan 3 B F Partridge a longtime prominent citizen died Wednesday night from apoplexy at age 60 He organized the Fergus Wagon company here fifteen years ago.
Joseph and Mamie Kelly two children drowned in a pond at Hill's Grove while sliding. The boy perished trying to save his sister. Providence R I January 3 1920s era report notes a tragic swimming accident.
Atlanta reporters cite advices from the south indicating soap manufacturers are organizing to consolidate all slants south of the Ohio River. The movement aims to streamline production and control regional markets.
Senator Chauncey M. Depew and his wife left Nice yesterday and were en route to the United States, returning from abroad.
Maine reports a historical surplus of 300000 dollars as state finances improve and reach new high. Other items note Governor Crane taking office in Massachusetts for a third term and a Chilean government loan of 3000000 pounds awaiting issue as 7 percent bonds.
Indianapolis January 3 The Democratic state committeemen were named in each of thirteen congressional districts in Indiana. The reorganization next Wednesday promises a spirited fight for the chair. Also in Indianapolis a man returning from Porto Rico with a bride absent with hundreds of dollars was entangled in a romance scam involving three men.
In Terre Haute Indiana Clark Republican held certificates and tax duplicates while Bolton Democrat guarded by armed men controlled the office. Walsh resigned to county commissioners creating a temporary vacancy for Bolton to serve a few hours. Clark seeks a writ to force surrender and faces legal challenge over validity of the vacancy.
A nameless man claiming Cleveland as his home was arrested in Greencastle after a violent house robbery attempt. He fled into Rock River as angry residents pursued him. Charles Allen followed, rescued the drenched suspect, and surrendered him to police.
Mrs. Rachel Goodwin aged 74 widow of John Goodwin founder of Asbury university now DePauw university Greencastle died suddenly at home in Brookville after a period of ill health and a stroke of apoplexy.
Mrs. Mattie House, wife of David House, living near Perkinsville, Anderson County, set her clothes ablaze with kerosene and a match while temporarily insane Tuesday evening, dying from the fire.
Lebanon reports James White elected chairman of the county Democratic central committee with Henry L. Moore as vice chairman. Lincoln League banquet planned in Lebanon in February. Shelbyville's Henry Van Cleave arrested during a stock pens robbery attempt. Washington: James Fetts captured in Cairo after trying to murder his wife. Urbana: Trick family injured when struck by a passing train. Richmond: county assessor found $750,000 in omitted property on tax duplicate.
Mayor MelIntyre reports Carnegie's $20,000 proposal for a free public library building here. The city must provide a suitable site and main access.
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