Opposition to Fort Wayne inter urban line disputed
The letter argues against the Fort Wayne Journal and Consolidated Street Railroad, claiming a plan to force Everett into two contracts to connect Fort Wayne with an inter urban line. It warns of injunctions and delays that would derail Everett’s enterprise and asserts the plan would fail and mislead the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Fort Wayne
Everett
Consolidated Street Railroad Company
The
Journal
In Case of a Fight England and the United States
The author argues any conflict would be fought in Canada and at sea not in Venezuela, noting England risks more than the United States stands to gain from disruption of foreign trade. The piece recalls England's role in the Civil War with the Alabama and other ships and the treaty that cheated the U S out of pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuela
Canada
High Seas
England
United States
Alabama
London
Spain
Gibraltar
Linea
Perpetual lien threat over England stirs wartime zeal
Column discusses using a perpetual lien on England in wartime to seize commerce destroyers, with Canada and the British West Indies in play. It notes American confidence for wealth and national gains, while criticizing English maritime power amid ongoing diplomatic and political exchanges. It also references J M Robinson’s defense in aWhitley county murder trial and local political speculation for 1896, plus Fort Wayne sentiment on foreign monopolies and the Monroe doctrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Canada
British West Indies
Verdict Declares Bagpipe Not a Musical Instrument
A Milwaukee jury ruled the bagpipe not a musical instrument after a case arising from a July dime museum procession where a kilted exhibitor played the pipes. The frightened horse of William Matthaus bolted, leading to a damages suit in Justice Clark's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
William Matthaus
Doodle-sack verdict stirs theater case and blue gray parade talk
A Wisconsin jury finds the doodle-sack not a musical instrument and that a frightened horse died from an eerie noise. The plaintiff is awarded 125 dollars against the defendants and the Caledonian society seeks appeal. The text also reports on a proposed blue and gray parade tied to Decoration Day and Confederate memorial ceremonies at Mount Hope cemetery, plus various notices and ads from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Wisconsin
Milwaukee County
William Matthaus
Wisconsin,theater Company
Caledonian Society of Milwaukee
New York Mail and Express
Mail and Express
Mount Hope Cemetery
New York
North
Mount Hope
Charles A. Dana
The Wife and Fritz in a Mad House at Temple
J K Emmett returns with Fritz in a Mad House at the Temple supported by John Stapleton Gustave Frohman. The Wife stars Lucile Farrant with Stuart Robson as Bob Acres in The Rivals at the Temple on December 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Emmett
Fritz
Stuart Robson
Bob Acres
New York Lyceum
the Temple
John Stapleton
Gustave Frohman
Lucile Farrant
Robert Gray
Gray
Helen Truman
Matthew Culver
Rutherford
Culver
John Rutherford
America
Robson
Standard Sewing Machine Ad From Pfeiffer and Schlatter
The Standard Sewing Machine touted as the finest in the world by Pfeiffer and Schlatter local agents. Demand for Christmas delivery has exceeded expectations. The store at East Columbia and Clinton streets invites public inspection of this and other holiday gift items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfeiffer & Schlatter
United States
Messrs
Pfeiffer
Schlatter
East Columbia and
Clinton Streets
Russian press foresees pacific settlement in Venezuela dispute
In St Peterssburgh dispatches of December 21 Russian newspapers debate the Venezuela question. Novosti notes US stance clashes with European interests and suggests mediation by certain powers could yield a new peaceful settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peterssure
Novosti
United States
Europe
Barcus’ Candies Delights Glace Bon Bons Daily
Barcus offers Glace Bon Bons and daily made candies at his store. Gunther's Huyler's and other brands are not equal to Barcus' quality. Call to see them made and try the fine boxed candies, a specialty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunther
Huyler
Barcus
Rabbit Lunch at White Elephant Saturday Night
Charles Muehlfeith announces a rabbit lunch event Saturday night from 8 to 10 pm at the White Elephant located at 10 West Main Street. The notice identifies Muehlfeith as proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the White Elephant
Charles Muehlfeith
West Main Street
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R.L. Krull
Washington Street
the Evening Post
M. E. Burns
East Berry Street
Peo Abely
Ind
People OF
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James M. Robinson
Cunningham
Whitley County
Temple of Justice
Robinson
Lorp Dunraven
Oliver Iselin
House
Senate
Daniel Webster
Atlanta
Muncie
Flynn’s
Shely Flynn
Washington
Washington Post
Flynns
Fourteenth St
OYEZ
Brown & Falker
Arcade Court
Evenine Post
Ann Burke
J K. Emmet
Fritz” Emmet
Our
Britz
Emyline Barr
Laura S§. Howe
Kate Eckert
Kittie Francis
L. P. Hicks
Willard Newel
Gilbert Braithwait
Charles Stewart
George Hernandez
Chas
Prince
Spencer Sinnot
Russia
D.H. Baldwin & CO
Calhoun Street
Hamilton
Decker Bros
Haines Bros
Fisher Pianos
Estey Organs
Indiana
D.H .Baldwin & Co
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