Electoral College to Meet in January in Indiana
Indiana presidential electors will meet in Indianapolis on the second Monday in January to cast ballots for president and vice president. They will sign three certificates with separate lists, seal them, and forward one certificate to the president of the Senate, another by post to Washington, and the third to a district judge. Congress will convene in joint session. A court martial in South Bend tries Corporal Horka and 11 soldiers on charges including unbecoming conduct. potential punishment is dishonorable discharge and loss of citizenship.
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Electoral College
Indiana
C W. Miler
Washington
Tfjugh H. Hanna
House of Representatives
Indianapolis
Govenor
Senate
United States Court
Congress
I. Horka
Stephen Jozwiak
Pulip Wietzaki
Henry Glom
Hermann Veting
Frank Jurek
Frank A. Lesecka
Frank H. Huduk
H. H. Waltman
Stanislaw Szalewska
F. P. Rosplockowski
Michael Miller
Gustave Kurrerwin
South Bend
Co F
Indiana National Guard
George W. Feaser
Elmer D. Rex
Fred L. Dennis
E. E. Porter
End of County Auditor Terms Synchronized
Officials consider aligning county auditor terms to end December 31 or January 1, mirroring the earlier move to synchronize county treasurer terms. With many county officers ending in November, the change would align the busy year end tasks like December settlements, tax duplicates, and fiscal year settlements for the county commissioners.
Indiana Senate Faces Committee Struggles After Election
Lieutenant Governor elect Newton W. Gilbert contends with both new senators and holdovers over committee seats and chairmanships. Officials expect Gilbert to announce committees only after the session opens, with a delay of several days before he assumes charge when the senate convenes.
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Newton W. Cilbert
Indiana
Gilbert
Senate
Smoker to Judge Wilson and Judy Reelection Remarks
The LaGrange Standard editorializes on the smoker to Judge Wilson and Judy reelection, praising the retiring judge for faithfulness and honesty and noting the coming judge’s promise of capable service. It mentions a February session in the house of representatives at 74 neton where certificates are opened and recorded, with the election result constituting the declaration of the president and vice president.
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Wilson
Judy
Ferrall
Sion
House of Representatives
Neton
Senate
Injured Conn violin factory worker recovers at home
John W. Middleton, an employee at the C. G. Conn violin factory, suddenly fell at work this afternoon, breaking his nose and badly cutting his eye. He rests easier tonight and is expected to return to duty soon.
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John W. Middleton
C. G. Conn Violin Factory
Mr. Middleteen
Farmers Rally to Prosecute Unpermitted Hunters
In Clinton township Saturday night farmers held an indignation meeting and resolved to prosecute any hunter found on their farms without permission. Quail are plentiful and hunters are numerous. Farmers report broken fences and property destroyed.
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Clinton Township
Quarantine Raised After Diphtheria Tragedy At West Pigeot Home
The quarantine is lifted at the Joseph Masuth residence on West Pigeot street following the death of his seven year old daughter from diphtheria. Meanwhile Marie Luke on Jefferson street and a child of W O Thompson on High street are reported improving after diphtheria cases.
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Joseph Masuth
West Pigeot Street
Daughtr
Marie Luke
Jefferson Street
W. O. Thompson
High Street
Death of Mrs Eliza Bonner at Milford Junction
Mrs Eliza Bonner died suddenly at her home one mile west of Milford Junction. Her husband had died on November 8 after years of illness, and many believe she was stricken by grief. She was 74 years old.
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Eliza
Milford Junction
Edicts Target Foreigners' Lives Stir Against Imperial Punishments
Pekin dispatch reports foreign ministers debate edicts punishing ministers for aiding sects and bandits in the rebellion. The Dowager Empress faces calls to further punish Tuan and Chwang, banish, imprison, or confine allied rivals as siege rages. Berlin remarks defend Germany's actions in China and treaty obligations.
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Tuan
Germany
China
Pekin
Prince Chwang
Mukden
Chwang
Fears of Universal War in French Chamber Debate
In Paris on November 20 the French Chamber of Deputies debated the foreign affairs budget. M Constant urged that the Chinese campaign may be costly and could trigger a universal war if indemnity is pressed. M Sembat questioned government authority to wage war without parliament and called Field Marshal von Waldersas9 unfit to command allied forces.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
M. Constant
LaFlerche
Sarthe
China
Europe
M. Marcel Sembat
Seine
von Waldersas9
Hongkong Typhoon Claims 300 Lives
Shanghai reports confirm 300 people died in the recent Hongkong typhoon with authorities detailing the destruction and ongoing search efforts.
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Shanghai
Riots Against Christians Reported in Kianksi Province
Refugees in Canton describe anti Christian violence in Kianksi. Non Christians wear badges to identify themselves while those without badges face deadly danger as the viceroy of the province seeks control.
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Canton
Kianksi
Perssons
Deputy appointed to settle French claims at Shuntak
A deputy has been appointed to settle the French claims at Shuntak and will be accompanied by three French gunboats to enforce his orders.
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Shuntak
Provinces Fall Into Line With Liberalism in Canada
New York Nov. 20 Two provincial governments in Canada have decided to seek electors support amid rising liberal momentum. Quebec votes Dec. 7 where liberals hold a 30 to 74 majority and may grow. Prince Edward Island faces a tight race with conservatives hoping to gain. Sir Charles Tupper may retire as Conservative leader, with Mr. Foster seen as a leading contender.
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Canada
New York
Liberal
Quebec
Prince Edward Island
Charles Tupper
Foster
Finance
Sir Charles
Vanderbilts plan to absorb Erie and Wabash railways
A New York financier said to be close to American railways reports plans for the Erie and Wabash systems to be absorbed by the New York Central. William K. Vanderbilt has bought Erie stock and gathered Pennsylvania lines, with public announcement expected soon.
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New York Central
Erie
New York
William K. Vanderbilt
Vanderbilts
Mississippi
Kansas City
Atchison
Chicago
St. Louis
San Francisco
Germany Prefers Bourbon Over Rye in World Trade
A Washington special says Germany is shifting from beer to whisky, importing 411,489 gallons of bourbon and 137,578 of rye in the year ending June 30, 1900. Africa and England are major rum buyers, while Japan, Spain and Venezuela bought no American whisky this year.
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New York
Washington
Germany
Africa
United States
England
Japan
Spain
Venezuela
Philippine Islands
Canada
Central America
Mexico
China
World Kitchen Utensils Exhibit Captivates National Capital Visitors
The article surveys a National Museum display of global cooking tools and practices. It details how different cultures cook, wash, and iron, highlighting Samoa, Alaska, Turkey, Egypt, Japan, China, Korea, Burma, and Jerusalem kitchens with vivid contrasts and historical notes.
McCalla Court of Inquiry Formed Over Newark Case
Washington November 20. The navy orders a court of inquiry to review a dispute between Captain McCalla of the Newark and Lieutenant Commander John C Colwell, formerly naval attaché in London and now executive officer. If a court martial is recommended, McCalla would be relieved and sent to the United States due to a lack of capable officers on the Asiatic station.
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and Colwell
Washington
McCalla
Navy Department
Newark
John C. Colwell
London
Remey
United States
Asiatic
Friesland in Tow After Rudder Damage Near Scilly
The Red Star Line steamer Friesland Captain Nickels from New York Nov 7 bound for Southampton and Antwerp passed Scilly disabled on Nov 20 in tow of the British steamer Clowden from Newport News to Rotterdam. Friesland’s rudder was damaged.
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Friesland
London
Red Star Line
Nickels
New York
Southampton
Antwerp
Scilly
Clowden
Newport News
Rotterdam
German hotel keeper claims waiter wages unfair
A German hotel-keeper who pays his waiters six dollars a month argues he would have to pay them seventy five dollars monthly if he also gave them the fees they receive.
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Germany
Real Estate Transfers in Elkhart Goshen and York Districts
Multiple parcels exchanged including Elkhart lots and York 80 acres. Transactions involve standard prices from 250 to 2 000 dollars and include several couples transferring real estate to spouses or third parties. Notable entries include Joseph R. Watson to First National Bank of White Pigeon for 80 acres in York valued at 1 800 dollars and Jacob Gingrich to William Gross for a Goshen lot at 2 000 dollars.
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Michael Monschien
Wm. W. Walker
Elkhart
Joseph R. Watson
First National Bank of
White Pigeon
York
Todd Wilden
Jacob Strauss
Oscar Clay
C. S. Rehrer
New Paris
L. A. Dennert
Andrew Mumaw
Andrew Mumasy
Wells
Julianna Sympacinski
Goshen
Annt
Marie Gester
John F. Prentice
Concord
Albert W. Haynes
May Rohrer
Jacob Gingrich
William Gross
Catharine Hahn
Emma J. Lehman
Pleasure in Another Direction
Emanuel S. Troyer of Clinton appeared before Justice Young in Goshen Friday evening for keeping his 18 year old daughter out of school. He pleaded guilty and paid a fine and costs totaling 17 dollars and 50 cents. He said he would keep her out of school whenever he saw fit but noted the $17.50 penalty may change his mind.
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Emanuel S. Troyer
Clinton
Justice Young
Goshen
Troyer
Teacher defends dance as healthy personal choice
A Chicago teacher faces trouble for advising youth to dance claiming no exercise is more healthful or pleasant. He argues prejudice against dancing stems from those who never enjoyed a waltz and maintains dancing is not vicious and should be a personal choice.
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Chicago
Mrs Susan Flickinger Dies at Goshen After Illness
Mrs Susan Flickinger died at her Goshen home yesterday morning at 5 o'clock after a prolonged cancer illness. She was 57, survived by a husband, three brothers and three sisters. She had lived in Goshen 19 years. The funeral will be held at 10:30 tomorrow.
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Susan Flickinger
Goshen
Briton Who Rivals Weyler General Kitchener Accused of Cruelty
London dispatches report harsh censored notices from the front accusing General Kitchener of pursuing a reconcentration policy that burns farms destroys crops and drives women and children into towns. W T Stead condemns the actions as contrary to the Hague rules of war.
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London
Weyler
Paris
Kitcherer
Stead
W. T. Stead
Times
Lord Roberts
Kitchener
Hague
Elephant Born at Baraboo Ringling Brothers Circus
A baby elephant born early this morning at Ringling Bros winter quarters in Baraboo Wisconsin drew a crowd of employees and townspeople. The calf stands 32 inches high 314 feet long with a 14 inch trunk and weighs about 300 pounds.
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Wisconsin
Baraboo
Wis
Ringling Bros
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