New York Times Publishes Two Men Affidavits in Fraud Claim
The Times prints affidavits by Captain Loose and George Dunkle alleging they produced full sets of nautical and astronomical data for Dr. A Cook in a scheme to obtain 54 000. They claim Cook disappeared after paying only part of the agreed sum and describe a backer named Bradley who introduced them to Cook.
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New York Times
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Looge
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Fire at Burdick House Ignores City Center Destruction
A late night blaze at the Burdick House in Michigan destroyed 20 shops and damaged the business district. Damage estimated at 500000 dollars with 162 guests evacuated. Miss Nina Harrington, a switchboard operator, suffocated aiding guests before help arrived.
Ribbons Awarded at Elkhart Poultry Show
A lively Elkhart Poultry Association weekend party on North Main street featured fine specimens, cages adorned with prize ribbons, and a bantam bout that ended without a decision as onlookers gathered near the Hamburgers sign.
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Elkhart Poultry Association
North Main Street
St Vincent's School to Hold Reception and Dedicatory Services
Arrangements are being made for a reception for former pupils and parishioners in connection with the dedicatory services of the new St. Vincent's Parochial School building. Bishop Alerding of Ft Wayne will preside at the services. The reception is set for Tuesday evening in the large hall of the building, with opening remarks on the program.
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Alerding
Senators Name Money as Minority Leader
Washington December 3 Special The democratic senators caucus unanimously elect Senator Money of Mississippi as minority leader vice Culberson who resigned due to ill health Senator Bacon of Georgia declines to be considered and Senator Shively of Indiana is chosen vice chairman of the caucus
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Prairie street contract bid sparks rapid award row
The city board of public works awarded the Prairie street project in barely twelve minutes, after a bid delay and telegraph funds scramble. Independent contractor H G Myrick sought to finance a certified check. officials delayed to confirm legality before finalizing the Andrews company bid totaling $17 151.85.
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Ship Clarion burns off Point Pelee with crew feared dead
The Younker line steamer Clarion burned to its waterline near Southwest shoals at Point Pelee Ontario. Six crew members survived in Cleveland after being rescued by the steamship Hanna. others are missing or dead as a blinding storm rages and the yawl capsizes during attempted escape. The vessel, built 1881, carried packet freight and coil and sank after the fire broke out. Captain E J Bell of Ogdensburg was among those who left the ship in a gig with twelve others.
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Federal officials to intervene in First Ward ball
United States District Attorney Sims and Postoffice Inspector Stuart plan to halt the annual First Ward ball run by Alderman Coushlin and Kenna. They will invoke white slavery laws and deploy secret service agents to arrest suspected slavers. Postal cards advertising the event may be banned from mail, and ticket mailing could be stopped as illegal.
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Bucklen hotel register lists wide mix of names this week
The Bucklen hotel register shows a diverse group visiting including White of Constantine and Indianapolis, Black of Cleveland and Chicago, Crane Cane Cole Frye Goet Hart Lamb Pige Grain Fieldhouse Aulthouse Grand Rapids Pige Summerfield Philadelphia Calf Gary and others in a busy city arrival sequence.
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Cane
Cole
Frye
Goet
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Constantine
Mich
Grand Rapids
W. Fieldhouse
Wichart
Pige
Chicago
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Summerfield
Philadelphi
London
York
Budge
South
Ben
Great Plans For Venison East Revealed Incomplete
A fragmented note outlines plans for venison East with missing details and unclear dates. The text mentions a lodge and age-related requirements but provides little concrete information on participants or actions.
Locomotive Shortage Slows Lake Shore Chicago Run
Winter demand on local shops rises as equipment impairments strain the Lake Shore roundhouse. Double headers and several engines are exhausted, forcing train 21 to run late and one locomotive to be shifted to switch duties as crews scramble to handle traffic amid a heavy storm.
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Round House
County Board Appoints Officials Amid Party Lines
The Elkhart board of county commissioners announced appointments with only one Democrat, Louis Wagoner, among the janitors of the courthouse. James H. State was renominated for county attorney at 750 dollars yearly. other posts include B G Schaefer as poor attorney at 200 dollars, Louis Wagoner and Ed Smatfield as court janitors at 500 dollars each, and Dr. Eugene Holderman as physician for the poor at 200 dollars. Reported plans suggest further changes after January when Democrats may gain control.
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James H. State
Joseph Cannon
Dliass Fisher
Louis Wagoner
J. A. Snapp
Cushen
Ann Tanuary
Board of County: Commissioners
Frozen Water Pipes Burst Flooding Airgood Barn
Early morning reports say temperature one degree above zero. Water pipes burst across the city including the Airgood livery barn on East Franklin Street, flooding part of the barn while mains ruptures forced Witkart Water Co. workers to shut off taps.
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Franklin Street
Wikhart Water Company
New Car Schedule Is Made Effective
Twenty minute service resumed on the Chicago South Bend and Northern Indian railway line this morning and proved satisfactory to patrons. Cars connected at center eliminating transfers. A serious delay only occurred when an express car broke down on South Main street. Plans call for double-heading cars at Sidway Mercantile, Elkhart Carriage, and Gossard plants on South Main Street in bad weather.
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Chicago, South Bend & Northern, Indian Railway Company
Sidway. Mercantile Company
Elkhart’ Carriage Company
Gossard
South Main‘ Street
Pope Seeks U S Legation at Vatican
Rome December 9 Special United Press learns Pope Pius X is anxious for the United States to establish a legation at the Vatican. He has commissioned Cardinal Vincenzo Vannutelli to negotiate with Washington.
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