Red Cross to Aid Armenian Relief Fund Drive
The American Red Cross announces it will distribute relief funds to starving Armenians in Asia Minor, aiming for millions in support. Clara Barton will lead fundraising efforts, with authorized agents to be announced soon as funds are secured. The effort targets 350,000 to 500,000 destitute people, many women and children, and will begin promptly to reach the region within five weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Red Cross Society
Friends of Humanity
American National Red Cross
Asia Minor
Red Cross
Turkey
Clara Barton
Washington, D. C
F. D. Green
Miss Burton
Johnstown
Sea Island
Miss Barton
Pole Ordinance to be Reintroduced at Next Council Meeting
A pole ordinance will be brought again before the city council. A new ordinance is already on file with the city clerk and is expected to pass.
Public support grows for pole ordinance in Fort Wayne
The Fort Wayne Post reports a councilman who helped kill the pole tax measure now intends to back it. Officials say a reconsideration could revive the ordinance on the next council agenda, with business leaders and residents favoring passage and broader public expressions planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Loesch
Fine 105 Piece Haviland Dinner Set at M F Kane’s
A 105 piece Haviland dinner set, finely decorated, is offered for 25 dollars at M. F. Kane's located at 5 East Columbia Street. The listing highlights the completeness and condition for potential buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haviland
M. F. Kane's
East Columbia St
Cunningham Case Shows Witness Stand Reopened
The Cunningham murder trial saw defense lawyers persuade Cunningham to reoccupy the witness stand. He described Wilkinson asking about Singer’s money the night of the murder, implying he may have had more. Public opinion grows that he is guilty as state witnesses impeach defense testimony and praise Rayhouser’s character. I W Leonard urged Cunningham to turn state evidence to save county costs. The state then presented arguments by McNagney and A A Adams for the defense. Separately, Lake Erie Western announced Atlanta Exposition excursion fares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunningham
Wilkinson
Singer
Dan Rehm
Rayhouser
I. W. Leonard
Bergman
Legaal
McNagney
A. A. Adams
Ex-Treasurer Maloney Faces Penitentiary Fear in Indiana
Michael Maloney of Aurora, former county treasurer, bankrupted by a $7,000 loan to Root Milling Co. During his tenure, political friends benefited, and the milling firm failed. A suit by the county commissioners seeks accountability, while Maloney fears a prison sentence under the law forbidding county fund loans.
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Lawrenceburg
Ind
Michael Maloney
Aurora
Root Milling Company
Probst
Maroney
Board of County Commissioners
Maloney
Pingree Put Off Tests City Fare Rights
Detroit reports recount Mayor Pingree rides free on Citizens street railway to challenge 5 cent fare. He offers six tickets for a quarter, refuses to pay, and is asked to depart. A colored conductor later ejects him from another car, warning of firing or being fired. The episode centers on Woodward avenue service past Pingree’s residence.
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Detroit
Mich
Pingree
Citizens’ Street Railways
Ballard
Johnson
Tom Johnson
Woodward Avenue
Salvation Army Plans Large Demonstration Tonight
Captain Kemp lauds divisional staff arrival and expects stronger soul-saving results. After 50 conversions during the brigadier’s Muncie visit, tonight’s services aim to draw more souls. The brigadier preaches at the Baptist church in the morning with two special meetings at the rink at 2 30 and 7 30 pm Ensign Burkhurst preaches at Berry Street M E church at 10 30 am.
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Kemp
Muncie
Baptist Church
Rink
Ensign Blackhurst
Berry Street
M. E
Prices at Rich's advertise pork and beef deals
Advertised meats include Pork Roast 6c, Spare Ribs 6c, Pork Chops 7c, Country Sausage 7c, Pork by the quarter 5 and 54c, 100 Ibs Leaf Lard $6.50, Beef Roast or Steak 6c, Boiling meat 4c, Hams 94c, Bacon 8c. Locations listed: 22 Harrison Street, 254 Calhoun Street, 94 Barr Street.
Street Car Crash Wrecks Wagon. Farmer Hurt Near Main
James Blee, farmer from Aboite township, was severely injured when an eastbound Main Street trolley struck his wagon loaded with corn at Main and Cherry. One horse was fatally wounded and shot. the other horse was bruised as bystanders aided the injured man and cleared the wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
James Blee
Aboite Township
Main
Cherry Streets
Mr. Blee
Great removal sale at the Arcade Music Store
The Arcade Music Store holds a great removal sale with pianos advertised as unusually cheap. Only a few pianos remain, five sold yesterday.
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Arcade
Thurman Rites Draw Mass of Ohio Officials at Columbus
Allen G Thurman’s funeral in Columbus features simple solemn ceremonies with Governor McKinley and state officials attending. The Thurman club, mayor, postmaster, city workers, and citizens join the procession to Greenlawn cemetery for interment beside his wife. Services at the residence and grave are led by Rev J L Grover and Rev E L Rexford. Aldine Restaurant ad follows.
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Columbus, O
Allen G. Thurman
Mother Earth
J. L. Grover
Thurman
Thurman Club
McKinley
Allen
Washington
Columbus
Greenlawn Cemetery
E. L. Rexford
The
First Universalist Church
A J Keller's New Pharmacy Offers Christmas Goods
Christmas line in the Lau building at Calhoun street and Washington boulevard features imported and American perfumes, toilet articles, cut glass bottles, and candy from Huyler's and Gunther's. Keller urges early orders for fresh delivery on the 24th or Christmas morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Keller
Lau
Calhoun Street
Washington Boulevard
Keller
Huyler’s and
Gunther’s
Cuban Insurgents Move to Invade Santa Clara Center
A Havana dispatch dated December 14 reports Cuban insurgents led by General Maceo and General Gomez have reached Mountain Siguanca in Santa Clara province and plan to invade the province’s center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maprio
Havana
Maceo
Gomez
Siguanca
Santa Clara
Dec 16 1895 Clearing Sale Promises Deep Discounts
At the December clearing sale shoppers are invited to buy 50 garments at 1.98 37 extra fine coats at 4.98 and 43 large garments at 7.39 with values far higher. About 1 000 ladies misses and children garments from world markets offered as sample lines bought below cost. Sale runs for the rest of December beginning Monday at 9 am.
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Barton
White Elephant
Charles Muealfeith
West Main Street
Denver
Alabama
Brraumenam
Ala
Eda
Smith
Daniel O'Leary
Daniels
Woodlawn
Charles Mueslfeith
People’s Store
Evening News
Edith
Little Johby
Orduld Langsyne
Paris
People's Store
Beadell & Company
W. H W. MacNagney
J. W. Leonard
Lake Erie & Western
Atlanta
Salvation Army
Brigadier Fielding
Rich’s
Harrison Street
Barr Street
Farmer
Aldine Restaurant
East Berry Street
A. J. Keller’s
Gloak and Fur House
V. Gutermuth
Calhoun ST
D. Monahan
Hatter
Cleary
Washinton St
Globe Mills
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