Louie Mee in Jailed After Destructive Outburst at 618 Marion Street
Louie Mee, held in jail on a pending charge, allegedly smashed furniture and dishes during a drunken tantrum at his father's home on 618 Marion Street. The incident prompted police intervention led by Sgt. Whiteman. Damages are estimated in the hundreds. Also noted is the death of Mrs. Beiling, widow of John H. Beiling, with funeral services held at home and Trinity German Lutheran Church.
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Louie Mee
Marion Street
Lou
Judgment Rendered in Carman V Indiana Railway Verdict
The 3100 damage suit of John H Carman against Indiana Railway Co. was decided in Justice Sander's court in Joelous Saturday morning. Judgment for Carman and costs. The accident arose on West Franklin Street when a buggy hit steel rails after the horses panicked. The wreck left the horses unfit for further service.
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John H. Carman
Indiana Railway Company
Sander
James Dodges
Franklin Street
Carman
Carmen
A Letter From Manila Describes Ocean Voyage and Manila
Mrs. Loomas receives news from Private Joseph Tarmat er and his regiment after landing in Manila on May 20. Parmater recounts a violent storm aboard the Tar Tar carrying 950 souls, his near peril on the forecastle, and vivid views of Manila Bay. He hints at staying in the Philippines after muster out.
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Manila
S. J. M. Loomas
Joseph Tarmater
P.I , Moy
Mr. Parmater
Hawaiian Islands
Tartar
San Francisco
China Sea
Manila Bay
Admiral Dewey
Lucker Keene Wedding At 137 Division Street
A pretty home wedding at 137 Division Street joined Jennie R Keene to Oliver Rucker of Kokomo. F H Gwynne D D of the Presbyterian Church officiated in a family ceremony. The couple will live at 137 Division Street in this city.
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Lucker-Keene
Nancy Keene
Division Street
Elijuk
Jennie R
Oliver Rucker
Kokomo
F. H. Gwynne
D. D
Presbyterian Church
Stewart Ellis Nuptials Reflect Elkhart Union
Rev BE Sterwart married Miss May Ellis daughter of W B Hillis at the bride’s father home last evening at 8. Rev W KE Ingalls of Willowdale M E church officiated in the presence of friends and relatives. The couple will reside in Elkhart.
Two Accidents Injure Two Workers at Ruescher’s Factory
James Eastwood and Samuel Pauling were hurt yesterday at Ruescher's factory while operating a drill press machine. Both incidents occurred at separate times on the frame machine. Two fingers on the left hands of each man were crushed and amputation at the first joint will be necessary.
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James Eastwood
Samuel Pauling
Ruescher
Sesterday
Mrs Vanderlip Burned When Oil Pan Ignites on Stove
Mrs W B Vanderlip suffered serious burns to head and face when a pan of oil on the stove suddenly ignited. Flames enveloped her head burning eyebrows and scorching hair though facial injuries are not expected to cause permanent disfigurement.
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W. BK. Vanderlip
Death of an Oia Citizen John Pietcher Dies at Home
John Pietcher aged about 70, a longtime resident in the county’s southwest, died suddenly Friday morning between 10 and 11 at his home four miles northeast of Wakarusa. Suspected heart disease. Funeral services were held Monday at 10 from Clive Church.
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Oia
John Pietcher
Wakarusa
Clive
County Borrowing Leaves Treasury Balance Near 810000
County Treasurer Wood and Auditor Bekey borrowed 310000 at 6 percent, split between Salem Bank and State Bank, under county council order. The loan leaves the county treasury with a balance approaching 810000.
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Goshen Democrat
Wood
Bekey
Salem Bank
State Bank
County Council
Tais
Real Estate Transfers In Elkhart and Goshen Regions
Real estate transfers involve Phiness H Mechlin and wife to John O and Margaret O Neiel et in Elkhart for 103 dollars. Samuel Meyer and wife transfer to John Oarman and wife in Lakd at 520 dollars. John F B Kentiman and wife transfer to Elizabeth Miller Pavan in Goshen for 31 400 dollars.
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Phiness H Mechlin
John O
Margaret O’neiilet
Elkhart
Samuel Meyer
John
Bender and Warner Wed in Chicago Themed Ceremony
Melvin H. Bender and Miss Anzie Warner of Chicago were wed by Rev. J. A. Eby at his home at 7 last evening. Bender serves as depot agent for the United States Express in this city. The couple will reside here.
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Bender
W Warner
Melvin H. Bender
Anzie Warner
Chicago
J. A. Eby
United States Express Company
Commission Members Split Duties Over Philippines Return
President Schurman will not return to Manila with the Philippine commission due to Cornell duties. Admiral Dewey's return is doubtful. Mr. Denby and Prof. Worcester will stay to complete the report and aid in establishing civil government.
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Washington
Schurman
Philippines
Philippine Commission
Manila
Cornell
Admiral Dewey
Denby
Prof
Worcester
Lisbon Speech Omits Transvaal War Mentions
Lisbon notes in the royal speech to parliament focus on stable relations with other powers and present improvements in the financial position. It promises several plans for ongoing enhancements but does not name any nations or discuss the Transvaal war or colonial affairs.
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Delacoa Bay
Lisbon
Transvaal
City bank doubles capital to become nation’s largest
New York January 3 stockholders formal action increased National City bank capital from 1 million to 10.6 million making it the largest U S bank by capital. The Bank of Montreal holds 12 million capital but has fewer deposits than the City bank.
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New York
National City Bank
United States
Bank of Montreal
City Bank
Wisconsin Battleship Nearing Trial Run in Two Weeks
In San Francisco on January 3 the United States battleship Wisconsin is reported to be nearing her trial trip within two weeks. Her four 13 inch guns will be the heaviest mounted on an American warship and she is expected to meet or exceed the navy department speed requirements.
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Wisconsin
San Francisco
United States
Navy Department
Sunnyside
Adie
Dover
Belmont
Col. Pilcher
Douglas
Vaal River
Modder River
Cronje
Methuen
the Times
Roberts
London
Admiralty
South Africa
Lord Roberts
Croker’s Condition Favorable After Fall
Richard Croker of New York injured a leg near Wantage when mounting a horse. He is reported progressing favorably toward recovery as of January 3.
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Croker
London
Richard Croker
New York
Wantage
Sherman street bridge nears opening in Elkhart County
The Sherman street bridge in Elkhart County will open to traffic late this week, with finishing touches to finish in about three weeks. The 404 foot steel structure cost about 2300,000 and replaces delays, linking Sherman and Bower streets to Riverside. A small fire at the Lion store basement caused little damage, due to quick response and equipment.
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Sherman Street
Ekbart County
Frank Brombaugh
Bellefontaine Bridge and Iron Co
Bellefontaine, C
Berea
Cleveland
Ohio
Soap Works
Goshen
Pigeon Street
Bower Street
Lion
Central Department
Lion Store
Father and son fined for New Year drunkenness near Bristol
A father and son from near Bristol were arrested for drunkenness on New Year’s. They were fined $10 each in court, while a friend stayed the docket. A farmer named the saloon where he obtained liquor and the saloon keeper was fined $1940 after a warrant was issued for arrest.
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Bristol
On a Big Spree Winnie Asby Causes Disturbance on Jackson Street
Winnie Asby created a commotion on Jackson street yesterday afternoon entering the home of John Brown a second hand goods dealer. He went upstairs and attempted to lie down while Mrs Brown frightened by the scene telephoned a neighbor and the police. Officer Miller responded and took Winnie back to his home.
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Winnie Asby
Jackson Street
John Brown
Adjudged Insane Widow of Ira E Merritt Inquest Held
An inquest before Justices Alfred Sanders E D Foster and Drs E C Eckelman found Mrs Mary A Merritt widow of Ira E Merritt insane. Her decline is linked to grief over her husband’s death and estate troubles. She has five daughters aged eight to nineteen under estate administrator care. Admission to Longelliff is sought for care and recovery hopes are set. Early closing scheme faces possible reversal as clerks union fights for established hours.
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Alfred Sanders
E. D. Foster
Longeliff
Clerks’ Union
Bailor-Sampsell Trial Faces Circuit Court Evidence
The Wake Shore Railway company items worth over 1000 were stolen by James Sail, Charles Sampsell, and Fred Sailor. A heavy van and other transport are shown as evidence to move the plunder in today’s circuit court proceedings.
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Sampsell
Wake Shore Railway Company
James Sailor
Charles Sampsell
Fred Sailor
Death of an Aged Woman in local district
Mrs. Rosa Schwab of Vine and Funl to outcasts died this morning at 9 30 from old age aged about 85. She was a widow with no children. The funeral will be held at 2 30 Friday afternoon at the late street German Lutheran church. Rev Theodore Claus will conduct the services.
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Beiling
Fredereich (Fisher) Beiling
Baldwin Avenue
John H. Belling
Henry Fisher
Nappanee
Ind
Herman Fisher
Topeka
Kan
Charles Fisher
Albion
Mich
Albert W. Fisher
A. A. Cober
Goshen Trinity German
Rosa Sshwab
Vine and Funlto
Losz
Schwab
German Lutheran Church
Ray
Theodore Claus
Maude Dougherty to Wed Frank Hoff man in Elkhart
Invitations issued in Elkhart announce the wedding reception of Miss Maude Dougherty daughter of Dr and Mrs Charles A Dougherty South Bend and Mr Frank M Hoff man of this city. The ceremony will be held next Wednesday evening January 3 at eight o'clock.
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Elkhart
Miss Maude
Charles A. Dougherty
South Bend
Frank M. Hoffman
Plan to seat Goebel governor dominates Kentucky scene
In Frankfort January 3 former Senator J C S Blackburn urged Kentucky Democrats to seat Goebel as governor and place other Goebel ticket holders in state offices. Goebel controls both legislative chambers as contest notices against Gov Taylor and Lieut Gov Marshall were served. Taylor’s 7000 word message argued for scrapping the 1898 Goebel election law and called for a new state capitol, anti lynching laws and cigarette prohibition.
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United States
Frankfort
J. C. S. Blackburn
Kentucky
Goebel
Assembly
J. C. W. Beckham
Taylor
Marshall
W. S. Taylor
Remarkable man Immortal J N in town
A profile of J N known as the Immortal J N by Wisconsin and Ohio readers. Born Jacob Newman Free in Ohio, he claimed to wield unknown forces and travel for humanity’s good. His life story recounts a dramatic legal defense, personal trials, and later public demonstrations of his claimed powers.
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J. N
Great
Middle West
Dssideratum
Elkhart
Truth Office
Goshen
Toledo Bee
Jacob Newman Free
Iiffith
Ohio
Cincinnati
Free
Bar
Bane
Jeexb Newnan Ree
J. M
New South Wales Gold Yield Rises in 1899
The gold yield for 1899 in New South Wales reached 509 418 ounces, up 168 925 ounces from 1898, according to Sydney reporting.
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New South Wales
Sydney
French and Gatacre to Cooperate in Boers Move
London dispatch reports Gen. French victory at Colesburg confirmed though not a major win. Officials say a joint French Gatacre maneuver could drive Free Staters from the district. Boers retreat toward Norvaispont with a bridge still standing.
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London
French
Colesbury
Col. Pilcher
Sunnyside Laager
Belmont
Gatacre
Dordrecht
Stormberg
Norvaispont
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Louis Mee
Sherman Street Bridge
Elxhart County
Ira E. Merritt
Blackburn
Immortal
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Cape Town
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Germany
Bertin
Gr Mmnany
Mckhinsey
Brussels
Jan
Dejeune
McKinies
Britain
Colesburg
Coleshbure
Central News
Durban
Lourenco Marques
Delaroa Bay
Yucela
Tia Leavenwoi
Mas
Cavananelli
Baeve
J. W. Hill
Ne. Joseph County
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