Senate ratifies Panama canal treaty with narrow vote
Washington March 18. The Senate ratified the Panama canal treaty with only five votes against it in a session of 78 present. After debate led by Senator Cullem and opposition leader Morgan, the treaty passed without amendment and goes to Colombia for approval. The contract with the Panama Canal Company pays $40 million upon ratification exchange. Adjournment aims for sine die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Daniel and
Martin
Virginia
Morgan and Pettus
Alabama
Teller
Colorado
Panama Canal
Cullem
Foreign Relations Committee
Mr. Morgan
Colombia
Knox
Panama Canal Company
Canal Commission
Walker
Isham Randolph
Chicago Drainage Canal
Louisiana
Committee On Foreign Relations
Congress
Holds Immigrants
The Italian government has blocked several naturalized American citizens visiting Italy from boarding ships home due to suspected eye disease. Washington reports a heated exchange as medical officers note cases of trachoma among these travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury Department
Italy
America
Doctor Shoots Doctor in Tarboro Sanitarium Conflict
Raleigh March 17 Dr Julian Baker of Tarboro shot and perhaps fatally wounded Dr H T Bass also of Tarboro The shooting followed a criticism by Bass of the sanitarium management presided over by Baker and occurred in Tarboro North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
Julian Baker
Tarboro
H.T. Bass
Bass
Baker
Romano Bound Over for Murder Trial in Aurora
Antonio Romano, arrested in Chicago for the murder of Nick Tomaso and another countryman in Aurora, Illinois, was bound over to the May term of the grand jury without bail. The case centers on a car bank incident in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Ill
Antonio Romano
Chicago
Nick Tomaso
Witness Marion Burdick Testifies At Inquest In Burdick Murder
In Buffalo on March 17 Marion Burdick, 16, daughter of Edwin L. Burdick, gave testimony at the coroner inquest into her father’s murder. She described learning of the death, the grandmother’s reactions, and the night’s events, while Dr. William H. Marcy and domestic Katie Koenig also testified about the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Marion Burdick
Edwin L. Burdick
Coatsworth
William H. Marcy
Burdick House
Marion
Arthur R. Pennell
Pennell
Dr. Marcy
Burdick
Burdicks
Mr. Hull
Mr. Burdick
Katie Koenig
Mrs Hull
Mrs. Hull
Three Women Die in House Fires After Arson Suspect
sensational note about Mrs Strowbridge and her daughter suspected of setting fires to homes and barns, leading to three women dying in a blaze. Strowbridge fired at rescuers as neighbor workers attempted to free cattle and horses. Authorities describe the women as hermits who dressed in men’s clothing and were believed well to do.
Fortifications Planned for Bahia Honda and Guantanamo
Brigadier General Gillespie tours Gulf and south Atlantic defenses and may visit Bahia Honda and Guantanamo to decide fortification needs. Guantanamo, a major U S station, should be heavily fortified to support Caribbean campaigns and align with naval station construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gillespie
Gulf
South Atlantic States
United States
Bahia Honda
Guantanamo
Navy Department
Caribbean
Guantanamo Station
Naval Establishment
Ensign Wortman Acquitted by Court Martial
The court martial in Pensacola Florida finds Ensign H K Wortman not guilty on charges related to the six inch gun turret explosion aboard the battleship Massachusetts off Culebra. Nine sailors died in the incident and the record will be reviewed by the judge advocate before final action by the secretary of the navy.
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Ensign
Washington
H. K. Wortman
Pensacola
Fla
Massachusetts
Culebra
Judge Advocate
Avy
New Census Director Selected to Succeed Merriam
The president has named S. N. D. North as director of the census to replace Merriam. North, formerly chief statistician of manufacturers for the census bureau, has accepted and will assume duties in May. He is a New York native and currently resides in Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
S. N
Negro Soldier Gilmer Commissioned in Philippine Scouts
Lieut. David J. Gilmer, a colored serviceman from Washington, has been commissioned by the president as a second lieutenant in the Philippine Scouts. The White House had promised Senator Pritchard of North Carolina that Gilmer would receive the first vacancy in the Scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negro
Washington
David J. Gilmer
Philippine Scouts
Pritchard
North Carolina
Lieut
Gilmer
Local Social Roundup From GLOLO AREA
A Friday evening of games and music gathered many youths at the Hilbish home near Zion. Visitors included Frank Markel and wife from Elkheart with son Willis, and Mr. and Mrs Swinehart from Elkhart with her parents, the Holtzs. Jessie Bickel visited school friends Hazel and Theron Dills. John Larue and family from Elkhart joined J P Bickel’s group. Lun a Tom Smith's family hosted Friday visitors. Sam Rockstroh and others called on his parents. Mrs Beardsley of Sailor is noted as ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mable
Pearl Hilbish
Zion
Frank Markel
Elkhart
Willis Markel
Swinehart
Samuel Holtz
Jessie Bickel
Hazel
Theron Dills
John Larue
Ekhart
J. P. Bickel
Sam Rockstroh
Luna Tom Smith
Joe County
David Beardsley
Sailor
Allah R. Wiggins
Foster
John C. Wiggins
Goshen
Joshua Caton
William McClure
Wiggins
Lake Shore
Chicago
Boy’s Wild Ride for Life Seeks Dr King’s Discovery
A Leesville Indiana man endured asthma but found instant relief and relief from consumption through Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. He rode 18 miles to obtain the medicine and now reports sound sleep every night and cure claims for pneumonia bronchitis and grip.
Former Elkhart Officer Faces Punishment Decision
The trial of Ona Foster v Allen Prough on a paternity charge concluded with a verdict that Prough is the father. He is a former Elkhart police officer who seeks a job promise from the police commissioners. The judge will decide Monday. The article also notes widespread flood distress around Marion and Helena Arkansas with rising river levels threatening four to ten feet of water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ona Foster
Allen Prough
Prough
Elkhart
John W. Hana
LaGrange
Perry Turner
Deahl
Marion
Memphis Ds
Helena
Ark
Parfit Granted Expanded Restraining Order in Goshen
Attorneys Miller Drake and Hubbell secure an extended order restraining William F. Parfit from visiting his Goshen home. He allegedly demanded that his wife surrender the cook stove and later lace curtains, prompting the restraining terms. The order bars him from visiting the premises, bothering his wife and daughter Katherine, or commanding the daughter to leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller, Drake & Hubbell
DeBitte Parfit
William F. Parfit
Goshen
Marriage License Issued To Everett Long And Margaret Worth
Everett Long and Margaret Worth of Elkhart were issued a marriage license. The couple faced efforts to keep the announcement private. In Joseph D. Miller estate Catherine Miller executrix sold real estate for 2000 dollars after a nearly two year pending sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Long
Margaret Worth
Elkhart
Joseph D. Miller
Catherine Miller
Guardian William Ulery Discharged After Final Report
William Ulery, guardian of Delila Ulery, declared Delila of unsound mind, filed final report showing a balance on hand of $352.85 and was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ulery
Delila Ulery
Guardian Granted Sell Real Estate of Deceased Heir
Melvin A. Demarest as guardian of the minor heirs of Sarah A. Stephen son, deceased, obtained a petition to sell realty valued at 300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin A. Demarest
Sarah A. Stephenson
Murphy v Johnson Case Settled Damages Paid
The case of Frank M. Murphy and others versus Joshua Johnson and others has been settled with damages awarded and all costs paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Murphy
Joshua Johnson
Inventory filed for Sarah Pratt estate at $140
Harry Pratt as administrator filed an inventory for the estate of the late Sarah Pratt valuing assets at $140. The filing documents the initial estate appraisal and assigns Harry Pratt to oversee probate proceedings.
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Harry Pratt
Sarah Pratt
Real Estate Transfers in Indiana Counties
Briggsdale Improvement Company transfers a lot in Elkhart to Warren A. Griffin for 200 dollars. Abraham Schrock and wife sell land in Middlebury to Christian Messmer for 3700 dollars. Sylvester W. Shumard buys a lot in Elkhart for 200 dollars. John Miller and wife sell a Goshen lot to William J. Hill and wife for 200 dollars. Adam M. Smith and wife sell part of a lot in Elkhart to Alma store. Alma Oberholtzer transfers part of a lot in Elkhart to Adam M. Beate and wife. Mary C. K. et al. sell land in Washington town to Thomas J. rel et al.
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Briggsdale Improvement Company
Warren A. Griffin
Elkhart
Abraham Schrock
Christian
Messmer
Middlebury Township
Sylvester W. Shumard
John Miller
William J. Hill
Goshen
Adam M. Smith
Alma
Alma Oberholtzer
Adam M. Beate
Mary C. K
Thomas J. Rel
Washington Town
Electric Bitters Restored An Old Soldier From Illness
Bedridden J. J. Havens of Versailles Ohio suffered kidney disease for years. He tried Electric Bitters and quickly recovered enough to claim he is on the road to complete recovery. The tonic is advertised as best for liver and kidney troubles and stomach and bowel complaints, price 60 cents, guaranteed by Houseworth Bros., druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Havens
Versailles
Houseworth. Bros
Cuban Reciprocity Treaty Expected to be Ratified Soon
Washington March 18. It is expected that the Cuban reciprocity treaty will be ratified today or tomorrow. The provisions: all articles now passing duty free between the U S and Cuba remain free. All other articles from Cuba to the U S incur a 20 percent tariff reduction. All articles from the U S to Cuba incur a 20 percent reduction of Cuban tariff rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
United States
Cuba
Northern Securities Case Opens Before Four Judges
In St. Louis on March 18 argument began in the famed Northern Securities case before Judges Sanborn Vandeventer Thayer and Caldwell. John W. Griggs ex attorney general will argue for the Securities company. Viewpoint holds that the hearing is only a step before final judgment.
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Northern Security
St. Louis
Northern Securities
Sanmorn, Vandeventer
Thayer and Caldwell
United States Court
John W. Griggs
United States
Securities Company
Coal Commission Report Ready for White House Review
The anthracite coast strike commission signed its report this morning and delivered it to the White House. The president will review the document before its public release and will send copies to President Mitchell of the Mine Workers' union and operator representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Commission
Washington, D. C
Anthracite Coast Strike Commission
White House
Mitchell
Mine Workers’ Union
Apprehension in Financial Circles Over Rail Fight
Financial circles fear a scramble for Southern Pacific control may trigger a panic and ruinous trouble as the Keene pool extends its time and gains complete control, challenging Union Pacific interests in a key fight shaping the lines.
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New York
Mar
Southern Pacific
Keene Pool
Union Pacific
Keene
Pope Prostrated as Health Worries Rise in Vatican
Rome reports the pope is again prostrated and reception of intimate associates is suspended until recovery. Doctors refuse to specify the illness. Grave alarm pervades Vatican circles over the impact of repeated collapses.
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Rome
Mar
Vatican
Four Die as Furniture Van Is Hit at Crossing
In Pittsburg on March 18 a furniture van with four men was struck by a locomotive at a crossing. Two men died, and the other two were fatally hurt. The dead are John McKnight and Albert Cornelius.
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Pittsburg
John McKnight
Albert Cornelius
Jingo the Mammoth Elephant Dies at Sea
New York reports Jingo a mammoth elephant larger than Jumbo died at sea on March 12 during transport from London where he was purchased by the Bos stock animal show for 50 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jingo
Jumbo
London
Bostock Animal Show
River Conditions Steady as Levees Hold in State
New Orleans dispatch reported the Mississippi River remained near stationary while levees continued to hold across Louisiana amid ongoing weather and river management updates.
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New Orleans
What Is Life Under Strict Law Dr. King's Pills
A short ad claims life is governed by strict law and abuse causes pain. It promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills as a gentle thorough remedy to re-balance irregular living and avoid constipation headaches or liver trouble. Available for 25 cents at Houseworth Bros. drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Houseworth Bros
Iowa Woman Appeals Perjury Sentence in Supreme Court
Sioux City March 18 Mrs Ellen Gallaugher released on 25000 bail furnished by her uncle after appealing a 15 year perjury sentence to the state supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Sioux City
Ellen Gallaugher
State Supreme Court
Bucklen's Arnica Salve World Fame For Cures
Bucklen's Arnica Salve claims world wide fame for marvelous cures. It is advertised as a salve lotion or balm for cuts burns boils sores felons ulcers tetters salt rheum and related skin issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen’s
Arnica
Poisoned apples kill two children in Bridgeport
In Bridgeport Connecticut on March 18 two children of Mr and Mrs James Weldon of Whiting Lane died and three others became critically ill after eating apples laced with poison intended to kill rats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
James Weldon
Whiting Lane
Obituary: Local man Shroyer noted Evangelical church member
A longtime resident, Mr. Shroyer moved to Dunlaps last fall with his wife and five daughters. He was 10 years old at the time of the past forty years and was active in the Evangelical church since 1860. Funeral at 10 o'clock Friday from the Dunlaps Evangelical church with interment at South Prairie street cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlaps
Bof. Roland
Alen Shupert
Osceola
J. Weatherhead
Ervin Myers
Rufus McDowell
Shroyer
Evangelical Church
Marriage Disaster Forces Sale of Boston Shoe Store Stock
The Goshen Democrat reports the sale of Boston Shoe Store Company stock to Salinger Bros for 2400. The Elkhart store manager eloped, prompting the traveling owner to return and decide to sell, leaving the east-bound business affairs unkept and the venture at a loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Shoe Store
Salinger Bros
Goshen Democrat
Boston
Elkhart
Hymen
Sheriff's Wife Halts Major Jail Inmate Escape
Olympia reports Mrs. Jesse T. Mills wife of Thurston county sheriff stopped a jail break as a dozen prisoners rushed the door. The jailer was killed and a murderer escaped but she forced return to cells with a gun. Christ Benson who confessed a plot to kill the jailer may face severe punishment for the alleged plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Wash
Jesse T. Mills
Thurston County
Millions for British Navy Estimates Unveiled
London March 18 The house of commons receives navy estimates totaling 179 184 205 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Wanted A good farm hand in Beles township
A brief help-wanted notice seeks a reliable farm hand with good wages for an unnamed employer in Beles township. Inquiries directed to D Kilmer. The fragment mentions 21di tw in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Kilmer
Beles Township
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