Troops for Africa Sail From Colchester in Flag Decorated Escort
The 3rd battalion of sixty rifles left Colchester for the Cape of Good Hope after a public sendoff with flags and mottos. Col. Pemberton spoke as the troops marched to the station with four regimental bands and the corporation presented an address hoping to recover colors of the 24th regiment. Westwood Bailey opens works at Black Wall with reduced wages as some other firms may follow. The strike committee aims to persuade imported workers to return home.
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London
Colchester
Cape of Good Hope
Corporation
Col. Pemberton
Westwood & Bailey
Black Wall
New Ambassadors Named for London and Vienna
Paris reports the appointments of Admiral Pathwan as ambassador to London and T. DeBort as ambassador to Vienna have been determined upon.
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Paris
Admiral Pathwan
London
T. DeBort
Vienna
Death of Bishop Foley in Chicago
Chicago February 19 Bishop Foley died just before 4 30 o clock this morning after a rapid decline from dysentery and typhoid pneumonia. His last words were I appoint you administrator I bow to the will of Almighty God. Funeral services will be held Friday and the remains will be sent to Baltimore. He would have marked his 57th birthday in six months. his death ends a notably active tenure and many remember his tender heart and administrative ability.
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Chicago
Foley
Baltimore
Mullen
Wabash Directors Elected At Toledo Meeting
At the Wabash Railway annual meeting in Toledo 120680 shares were represented and directors named: C K Garrison Cyrus W Field Solon Humphreys Wm M Bliss James B Colgate D A Lindly H A V Post Wo R Garrison A L Hopkins A M Billings G L Dunlap Chas Ridgeley James Cheeney. Net earnings for the past year totaling 1523000 dollars, up 267000 from the prior year.
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Toledo
Wabash Railway Company
C. K. Garrison
Cyrus W. Field
Solon Humphreys
Wm. M. Bliss
James B. Colgate
D. A. Lindly
H. A. V. ‘Post
Wo. R. Garrison
New York
A.L. Hopkins
Chicago and Northwestern Declares Quarterly Dividend
The directors of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Company have declared a quarterly dividend of 1 percent on preferred stock and will pay these dividends hereafter.
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Chicago and Northwestern
Chicago
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Company
Financial Market Summary Clears Upbeat Tone in New York
New York markets report firmness in government bonds and a generally active stock market. North Western, Lake Shore, Union Pacific, Western Union and Kansas Pacific lead gains, with Kansas Pacific rising on optimism about Union Pacific transfers and potential Washington legislation.
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New York
Bes Okey
Sterling Exchange
London
Northwestern
Lake Shore
Union Pacific
Western Union
Kansas Pacific
Washington
Market Report Sees Mixed Grain and Commodities in New York
New York reports mixed commodity activity on February 19 with cotton unchanged and flour firmer amid 14 000 barrel receipts and 15 000 barrel sales. Wheat firmer though quiet with 80 000 bushels received and 8 000 sold. corn up with 69 bushels received and 100 sold at 4 24 63. Barley and oats steady to quiet. lard firmer at 6 25. wool steady at 37 40.
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New York
Wheat Prices Move Mixed Across Markets
Wheat remains firm with No 8 white Wabash at 1 01 14 and No 1 white Michigan at 9 1 4 cents. Extrado and amber aca cash quoted around 1 00. March and April futures list at 1 01 34 and 1 03 37 with May at 1 05 52. No 2 red cash 1 01, March 1 4 4, April 1 03 and May 1 05 44. Corn quiet with high mixed at 35 4 cents. Oats firm and nominal.
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Toledo
Michigan
Eller
Grain and Dairy Prices Reported in Aged Market Notes
The fragment lists flour and wheat prices with various grades and quantities. It includes rye seed flax sod, clover, red top, and egg details, plus washed and unwashed wool and fleece items with price ranges. The text reads like a rough commodity notice from a rural market.
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H.gAle
Dividing the Spoils in a County Club Meeting
An 19th century county club meeting of the lawyers pool, No. 12, gathered at the county clerk's office to divide land, cigars, perfume, an overcoat, a pocket book, and sleeve buttons. Robert Stratton was named trustee with George D. Crane secretary, while Judge Sinclair defended his two acres and denounced others’ motives as the group debated sales and charity gifts amid comic episode and smoke.
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Lawyers Pool
County Clerks Office
Robert Stratton
George D. Crane
Crane
Robert 8. Robertson
Sinclair
Common Pleas Court
Michigan
James B. Harper
Harper
Mr. Harper
Noah Granger
Ryan
Granger
Spencer
Col. Reiter
Joe Mommer
Local Brevities and Obits Highlight Fort Wayne Notes
Short items report upcoming events and recent deaths in Fort Wayne Indiana. Notables include funeral services for Henry Blase and Frederick Shearer, a police court session, and a 19th anniversary for Deputy Marshal Barner. Mary Emma Ross leaves town with niece Emma Grey, while the Sangerbund ball, a notary appointment for Will O Rourke, and a law partnership Beeks and Dawson are noted.
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Hettler
Chicago
Sangerbund
Fort Wayne
Justice Beeks
C. M. Dawson
J.M. Deatrick
Indianapolis Sentinel
J.C. Wilson
Frederick Shearer
Crance
Elizabeth Payne
East
Wayne Street
Marshal Barner
O’rourke
S. M
Emma Ross
Emma Grey
Buffalo
Young Men’s Society of Emanuel
Minnie Clay
Hanna Street
Mansfield
John Iten
William Iten
Atlanta
United States Army
Michael Stutzenberger
S. D. Kimbark
Saddlery Hardware
J. Stephan & Co
Tress Hoop Works
Shick
East Wayne Streets
Chas, McGill
Cleveland
Haverly’s Mastodon Minstrels At Academy Of Music
Buffalo Courier reports a packed Academy of Music unveiling Haverley’s Mastodon Minstrels with a novel pyramid stage arrangement and forty performers. Charlotte Thompson’s Camille at Granite Hall drew intense emotion and strong audience reactions.
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Haverly
Buffalo
N. Y
Haverley
Academy of Music
Charlotte Thompson
Academy
The
Baltimore Gazette
Camille
Granite Hall
Fannie Buckingham in Mazeppa at Toronto
FOOTLIGHT FLASHES reports Fannie Louise Buckingham starring in Mazeppa in Toronto. The Norristown Herald notes an excess supply of bones claimed by the Mastodon Minstrels. Prof Carpenter the mesmerist performs in Indianapolis to large crowds under W D Page, with prior Richmond engagement. A Sunday show was announced but blocked by Quaker City authorities.
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Fannie Louise Buckingham
Toronto
Norristown Herald
Prof.Carpenter
Indianapolis
W.D. Page
Richmond
Quaker City
Elizabeth Lomas Named Administratrix in Lomas Estate
The courts appoint Elizabeth Lomas as administratrix of the Charles Lomas estate with a bond set at $1,600 and Christian Parker as surety.
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Elizabeth Lomas
Charles Lomas
Bond
Christian Parker
New Suits and Criminal Docket With Adjourning Court
Civil actions include Albert P. Daman et al. versus John Stutzenberger et al. for an account totaling $253.75 and Jacob 8 Hess et al. versus the same for $132.75. The court adjourned to Monday at 1 p m for trials of Charles Fisher and John McCrea for robbery of George Baer. Preliminary examinations set for J W Hawkins tomorrow at 2 p m and Martin Wickson on cattle theft. Beeks docket notes Henry Wiebke fined $1 and costs for assault on Constable Robbins. Police reports: Jacob Hasbaugh and Jeff Williams fined $10 each for drunk and disorderly conduct. Lucretia Lee also charged, jailed twelve days. Peter Carroll paid $6 for being plain drunk.
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Albert P. Daman
John Stutzenberger
Jacob 8. Hess
Same
Charles Fisher
John McCrea
George Baer
Jacob Hasbaugh
Jeff Williams
Lucretia Lee
Peter Carroll
Fire destroys Ruffle's grocery in Argenta blaze
fire swept Ruffle's grocery store at Argenta opposite Little Rock and the home of T. B. Linde was destroyed. total loss about $2000.
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Little Rock
Ark
Ruffle’s
Argenta
T. B. Linde
Price Perfumes and Grand Central Hotel Offer Dual Plans
Dr Price offers Alista Bouquet Sweet Clover and Ladies Favorite perfumes praised for natural scents. The Grand Central Hotel New York on Broadway operates both American and European plans to accommodate guests with an elegant restaurant at moderate prices.
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Grand Central Hotel
Broadway
New York
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Troops For
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France
Railroads
Peter Kiser
John Schalk
Justice Ryan
Police Court
Henry Blase
Gazette
Jos. Mohr
Hamilton Bank
the Sentinel
Borden
Hench
Criminal Court
Martin Wickson
William Luce
J. W. Hawkins
Henry Wiebke
John Robbins
Ebechart's Packing House
Eckart’s
Esther
R. W. Seager
Woodworth’s
J. D. Olds
America
Jane Hyre
C. B. Woodworth
C. O. D. Clothing House
East Main Street
Vata
CAAA
Messrs. Smick & Bro
Chas. Lehman
Lindenwood Cemetery
R. Morgan French
Lindenwood
J.B. White
A.S. Prescott
M. M
W. P. Smick
West
Columbia Street
Ind
Benson
Balary
Ko Pedding
Contract Tea Importing CO
West Fourth Street
Cuscra
8. Clay Todd
Lumbia Stretairs
Wayne
Indiana
Todd
Clay Todd
South America
East Indies
Jane
Weil
Clay
John Salier
Jan28dilm
Sidney Smith
Calhoun Street
Fort Wayne, Ind
East Main
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