Gold Inflow and Currency Debate Reflected in 1902 Reports
Treasury officials discuss gold stock, currency inflation, and its impact on exports, wages, and prices. Assistant Secretary Ailes notes policy to relieve money centers and boost circulation through bank loans, debt payments, and bond purchases. A humorous aside follows about a burglar in the senate vs house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
South Africa
United States
Europe
Ailes
Treasury Department
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Advances in wages for Wisconsin Central engineers and firemen
About 600 to 700 regularly employed locomotive engineers and firemen on the Wisconsin Central received a New Year’s greeting from General Superintendent E. E. Potter. The notice announced a general wage advance for the workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Central
E. E. Potter
Metropolitan Street Railway Raises Motormen Wages
The Metropolitan Street Railway Company of New York announced a wage increase for motormen and conductors. Pay will be set according to length of service, and management says the new scale will exceed that of any similar corporation in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Street Railway Company of
New York
Miners and Coke Workers Win 10 Percent Wage Increase
About fifteen thousand workers in Connellsville Lower Connellsville and Latrobe regions gain a 10 percent wage raise for 2 New Years week. Independent firms follow H C Frick Coke Company example and plan similar increases across the coking country at the start of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connellsville
Lower
Latrobe
H. C. Frick Coke Company
Coking
Wage Increase On Lackawanna Railroad Big Percentage Rise
A new schedule of wages went into effect on the Lackawanna Railroad raising pay for many employees. Increases vary by department and class with overall annual aggregate expected near $500,000, though President Truescale did not specify total amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Railroad
Truescale
Booth Tarkington Watches Governor Read Message
Booth Tarkington seated beside Rep. Wanfleet in Elkhart as a monster bouquet of American beauties decorates Tarkington’s desk. The governor reads the message with Tarkington growing nervous and fingering his cigarette case as the cigarman figure remains nearby.
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Booth Tarkington
Representative Wanfleet
Elkhart
Tarkington
Resolution Authorizes Tin Badges For Employees
A resolution passed Thursday morning to issue each employee a small tin badge designating his position.
Statesmen Sworn In Collectively Amid Oath Fears
Caesar the monk fears some representatives may forget their oaths before the session ends, noting that all statesmen were sworn in in one batch rather than by battalions.
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Caesar
Lieut Governor Sets Tone for Indiana Assembly Opening
Lieut. Gov. Gilbert opened the session with a dignified address and cautioned lawmakers to favor committee-room debate for bills. He urged prudent spending, warned against prodigality, and reminded legislators they serve the people. Senators Davis and Fleming attended, with Davis saying the minority will simply watch, and Fleming staying with the party of justice at the Grand hotel.
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Gilbert
Indiana
Cy” Davis
Senate
Shursday
Davis
Stephen Fleming
Fleming
Party of Justice and Purity
Grand Hotel
Indiana Library Commission Reaches Peak in 1902
The 1902 Indiana library program marks a breakout year with the Carnegie buildings, traveling libraries, and new training institutes. Miss Mercia Hoagland led extensive outreach visiting 49 cities in 39 counties, while Miss Harriet L. Eaton instructed librarians.
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Indiana
Public Library Commission
Mercia Hoagland
Miss Hoagland
Harriet L. Eaton
Hoagland
Governor Demands Sheriff Transfer From Dudley
The governor's office reports Coroner W. P. Maxwell of Sullivan demanded that former Sheriff John S. Dudley turn over the sheriff's office as required by law. Dudley reportedly has not complied and must surrender immediately to the coroner per statute.
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Sullivan
John S. Dudley
Changed treatment on him ends with woodpile lesson
A returned traveler recalls a California encounter at a rundown ranch where a sick husband, misled by paid “thought method” wires, is told to rise at 5 am and split wood for two hours. The wife insists on hard work to cure him as the man hauls the wood to begin a forced labor routine.
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California
Detroit Free Press
Court Brevities Marriage Licenses Issued
Marriage licenses issued to Calvin Schrock of Harrison township age 21 with parents consent and Nora Culp of Harrison township age 20.
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Calvin Schrock
Harrison Township
Nora Culp
Dismissal in Shields vs Demarest Case Prompts Judge’s Appearance
The Shields versus Demarest case is dismissed. City Judge Raymer of Elkuart was ordered to appear Wednesday to show cause for refusing the uxan der appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Shields
Melvin A. Demarest
Raymer
Elkuart
Uxander
Warrant Issued for Dr Spooner on License Allegation
A warrant was issued for Dr Spooner, a female physician based in Nappanee, charged with practicing medicine without a license.
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Spooner
Nappanee
Fragmentary notes on funds and construction plans
The text inconsistently mentions money, building school houses, issued warrants, and regional emphasis on the East. It reads as incomplete notes describing financial actions and upcoming school construction without clear subjects or outcomes.
Steel firm seeks to restrain stock conversion in New Jersey case
Counsel for the United States filed in the New Jersey court of errors and appeals a brief replying to arguments by J Aspinwall Hodge who seeks to restrain converting 200 million dollars of the corporation's preferred stock into 200 million dollars of 5 percent bonds. The brief relies on the Berg er case decided in favor of the steel corporation.
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United States
Steel Corporation
New Jersey
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Approves 75000 For Home
The referendum vote confirms a 75000 appropriation for a home for aged and disabled railroad workers. The Highland Park site near Chicago was rejected in favor of a different location. Trainmen and conductors at their convention allocated 75000 each, totaling 75000 for ground and building costs.
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Brotherhood of Locomotive’ Firemen
Highland Park
Chicago
Consolidated Tobacco to Increase Capital to 40 Million
Announcement states a special meeting of stockholders unanimously approved raising capital from 30 million to 40 million. Present shareholders may subscribe to one third of their holdings with no public offering. New stock is all common and will be treasury-held for regular business needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Tobacco Company
Little Consolidated City Railway Signs One Year Wage Pact
The Cleveland City Railway Company known as the Little Consolidated and led by President Senator M. A. Hanna signs a one year contract with the Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employees of America. The agreement covers motormen and conductors. Hundreds of employees celebrate the negotiated wage scale. The company runs nearly a dozen street lines.
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Cleveland City Railway Company
The
Little Consolidated
M. A. Hanna
Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Emplvye
America
New Jersey Assessors Report Details Corporate Tax Revenue
The annual New Jersey State Board of Assessors shows 10,000 industrial corporations operating under state charters outside railroads and canals, with fees and taxes amounting to $2,527,445. Railroads paid $1,528,255, bringing total corporate receipts to over $4,000,000.
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New Jersey
State Board of Assessors
Hare
Nere
Housekeepers urged to try Rus Bleaching Blue package
A short notice urges housekeepers to use a package of Rus Bleaching Blue for laundry needs, claiming it will render other products unnecessary at grocers.
Probate Court Discharges Grace Fry as Administratrix
Grace Fry is discharged as administratrix of the Phoebe Fry estate by probate court order. The ruling ends her duties and responsibilities in the administration of Phoebe Fry's estate.
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Grace Fry
Phoebe Fry
Real estate transfers in Goshen and Elkhart region
Property deeds show Charles F Niel and wife James to Guy Graffmiller covering parcel parts in Back Goshen and Latta and Cope land totaling 3000 dollars. Bracie F Noel and Charles F Noel transfer to Guy Graffmiller portions in Rowell and Latta Copeland parcels for 300 dollars. John Ballinger and wife convey to Eli Paulmer and Catherine Wolf's third addition to Elkhart for 1500 dollars. United States transfers include sections in Benton township to James Cory Jeremiah Cory and Jeremiah Wary in various sections.
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Charles F. Niel
Guy Graffmiller
Goshen
Disappearance of Beitman Wolf clerk Bessie Freeman
Relatives of eighteen year old Beitman Wolf & Co. dry goods clerk Bessie Freeman report distress over her mysterious disappearance about a week after leaving town, prompting local inquiries and concern.
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Wabash
Bessie Freeman
Beitman, Wolf & Co
Tome
Pancake Flour Ad Turns Dark Snow Incident Briefing
A fragment mentions Mrs Aus tin's Pancake Flour with a shopping pitch and a dark snow storm. Russ applied air brakes and jumped clear while Dusch escaped injury. The enginer struck his neck and was taken to Hammond hospital with possible recovery.
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Russ
Dusch
Hammond
Longtime Elkhart County farmer Peter Sweitzer dies at 76
Peter Sweitzer a prominent Elkhart county resident for 53 years died at 5 30 this morning from dropsy and age. He was 76 born February 22 1827 in Summit County Ohio came to the county in 1856 and lived near Cleveland township then Bango township. He retired seven months ago moving with sons to 423 Hickory street. Surviving are wife Hannah who died last spring two sons including Oliver H Sweitzer county auditor elect five grandchildren. Funeral Friday at George Sweitzer home and Watch Tower church Rev Mosier in charge.
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Peter , Sweitzer
Elkhart County
Sweitzer
Ohio
Hannah
George Sweitzer
Hickory Street
Oliver H. Sweitzer
Ollie H. Sweitzer
John Emerson
William van Alstine
George
Fannie
Effie
Ollie Sweitzer
Elktart County
Mr. Sweitzer
Summit ‘County
Cleveland Township
Bango Township
Watch Tower
Mosier
Electric Bitters Promoted For Digestive Ailments
A promotional notice urges a woman to seek treatment for dyspepsia backache and fatigue. It claims Electric Bitters cure stomach liver and kidney troubles reviving the system and promises a 50 cent price and Houseworth Bros. as guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houseworth Bros
Judge Deahl Comments on Testimony in Elkhart Cases
Judge Deahl states that neither Miss Barney nor Miss Chamberlain disclosed all they knew in the Elkhart cases. The remark underscores incomplete testimony and potential implications for the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Barney
Miss Chamberlain
Are Your Clothes Faded Use Russ Bleaching Blue
An old ad suggests Russ Bleaching Blue removes fade and returns garments to whiteness, pitched as a consumer laundry product sold at grocers.
Railway consolidations and coal pricing in January
The Philadelphia and Reading Railway will maintain prevailing anthracite coal prices for January. The Alliance Electric Railway and Stark Electric Railway of Stark County Ohio filed consolidation papers with the Ohio secretary of state yesterday, forming one company named Stark Electric Railway with capital stock of 1,060,000. C. R. Morely serves as president and B. E. Cook as secretary.
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Philadelphia & Reading Railway Company
Alliance Electric Railway Company
Stark Electric Railway Company
Stark County
Ohio
C. R. Morely
BE. S
Cook
Property Transfers Reported in Township Deeds
Collin H Dunnahoo and wife transfer a Harrison township lot to Ezra H Louks for 3500 dollars. Lewis Darkwood and wife deed an Elkhart township lot to Levi Paul for 2750 dollars. Guy Graffmiller transfers three Goshen lots to Charles F Noll and Bracie his wife for 6000 dollars.
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Collin H. Dunnahoo
Ezra H. Louks
Harrison Township
Lewis Darkwood
Levi Paul
Elkhart Township
Guy Graffmiller
Charles F. Noll
Bracie
Goshen
Attachments Granted Against Keystone Telephone Company
Justice Scott of the New York Supreme Court ordered two attachments totaling 74 193 dollars against the Keystone Telephone Company, a New Jersey firm headquartered in Philadelphia. The Standard-Underground Cable Company filed the claim, and the National Conduit and Cable Company secured the second attachment against the property.
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Scott
New York. Supreme. Court
Keystone ‘Telephone ‘Company
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Owan
The
Standard - Underground
Cable. Company
National
Cable Company
Scotts Emulsions Aid Nursing Mothers
A health note urges nursing mothers to use Scotts Emulsion to strengthen and nourish both mother and baby when breast milk is weak or thin. The recommendation emphasizes the product as a nourishment aid for mothers with poor health affecting infant feeding.
Judge Denies New Trial in Guimyer Assault Case
Special Judge Deahl denied a new trial for Dr. Harry Guimyer who was convicted of assaulting Miss Lulu Barney with intent to kill. Attorney James Dodge Sr. argued long for the motion, with the court deferring sentence to the latter part of the week. The judge indicated both Miss Barney and Miss Chamberlain did not reveal all they knew on the stand.
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Harry Guimyer
Lulu Barney
Deahi
James Dodge, Sr
Gulmyer
Hile
Burris
Deahl
Barney
Chamberlain
Culp Loses Damage Suit Against Ferdinand Case
Melcher R. Culp sued Ferdinand Case for damages but the court ruled in favor of the defendant. Culp alleged Case had wrongfully induced a loss or injury and sought remedy in court. The decision clears Case of the asserted liability in this case.
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Culp
of. Melcher R. Culp
Ferdinand
Desperate Fighting in Venezuela Ends With Prisoners
Caracas reports that revolutionaries retreated after a fierce battle from January 4 to 11. About 30,068 rounds of ammunition and 200 mortars were left behind. Two hundred fighters were captured. casualties were not released.
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Venezuela
Caracas
Morales
Roosevelt Says Day Not Offered Supreme Bench Seat
President Roosevelt stated he had not offered ex Secretary Day a Supreme Court seat but acknowledged the matter is under advisement and he thinks Day may be formally tendered the position.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Day
Supreme Bench
Treasury selects site for Anderson public building
Assistant Secretary Taylor designated the corner of Eleventh and Jackson streets in Anderson Indiana for a new public building. The project cost is listed as 20000 dollars and it was purchased from J J Netterville.
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Washington, D. C
Taylor
Anderson, Ind
MH Eleventh and
Jackson Streets
J. J. Nettervile
National Live Stock convention opens in Kansas City
The National Live Stock association met in Kansas City forenoon sessions on January 14 with afternoon leisure trips. Senator Harris of Kansas spoke about the St Louis exposition this morning before attendees.
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Kansas City
National Live Stock Association
Senator Harris
Kansas
Three-Story Infirmary Fire Claims One Life
Pensacola Florida report states Bryan's infirmary a three story structure burned this morning. One patient named Blodton was burned to death in his room. Twenty five patients faced narrow escapes as fire declared by morning.
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Pensacola
Fla
Bryan’s
Blodton
Unconfirmed report on Sultan forces defeat in Tangier
Tangier residents report this morning that rumors of the sultan's forces being defeated by the pretender's are unconfirmed and not widely believed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tangier
Trains Collide Near South Lake Killing One and Injuring Others
Southern Pacific freight trains collided near South Lake Houston Texas this morning. One trainman and two tramps were killed and two trainmen were probably fatally hurt in the collision.
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Houston
Texas
Southern Pacific
South Lake
Hewitt's Condition Unchanged
New York reports Abram Hewitt remains in the same condition today with no change in his health or status as of January 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewitt
New Yark
Abram
A Marvelous Invention Promises Wall Paper Innovation
A new machine can cut, paste and hang wallpaper, lauded as a marvel of invention. Dr Kings is cited for recognition, while a new consumption remedy from Houseworth Bros. promises relief for weak lungs and lung diseases. bottles are guaranteed and trial sizes offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s
Houseworth Bros
Triad
Cleveland Snow Strands Coal Deliveries Halting Heat Sufferers
In Cleveland Ohio on January 14 two days of zero weather left coal dealers unable to deliver despite ample stock as trucks and teams are missing. Hundreds of families face cold without heat due to stalled supply lines.
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Cleveland, O
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised as pain and wound cure
Houseworth Bros. druggists promote Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as effective for cuts wounds bruises burns and sore feet with claim it also relieves piles. The ad touts it as the best salve on earth for piles and pain relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houseworth Bros
Churches Must Close in Toledo as Coal Shortage Hits
It was announced today that due to the coal shortage a number of churches would be forced to suspend Sunday services. The situation affects several congregations in Toledo and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Van
Domestic Troubles and Dr King’s Life Pills
A compact ad notes household relief from stomach and liver troubles with Dr King’s New Life Pills. It claims relief and cure and advertises a 26-cent price at Houseworth Bros. drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Houseworth Bros
House Adopts Rule For Immediate Coal Bill Consideration
Washington Jan 14 The house voted 144 to 113 to adopt a rule enabling immediate consideration of a bill from the ways and means committee. The measure would grant a one year rebate on coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
House
Ways ‘and Means Committee
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Theiexe Oates Aces
Dudley
Quish Office
Peter ‘Sweitzer
Gulliver
Berlin
Lik
Aetts
Bualo Bas Esa
Anderson
Live Stock Association
Cleveland
Congress
Washington, D.C
Representative Jenkins
Wisconsin
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