Sam Abandoned Bluff at the Turk in Russia Pays Bills
A Washington dispatch says entente between Russia and Turkey alters U S plans to compel Turkey to indemnify American Missionary property damage in Armenia. Naval demonstration against Turkey was planned but not undertaken as czar negotiates order restoration and Russia will pay indemnity. London reports Bayard may resign if House votes against him. Bayard to resign cited by London dispatch. Bayard’s resignation could follow adverse vote. This leading question notes Dunraven apology pending.
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London
St. James Gazette
Washington
Russia
Turkey
State Department
Armenia
United States
England
Olney
Uncle Sam
Port Townsend
Wash
Louis Walsh
Cahoa
Steward Chase
Cook Mitchell
Juan Fernandez Island
Liverpool
San Francisco
David Jones
Walda probes cemetery grave near Metcalfe plot
William Walda accompanied by law officers visited Lindenwood cemetery to locate a claimed robbed grave near Mrs. Dr. Metcalfe's interment. An examination raised suspicions of disturbance though prosecutors call the evidence slight. A friends’ inquiry continues as relatives endure the painful matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Walda
Peoples Store
Lindenwood Cemetery
Law
Through the Head Stephen French Ex NY Police Commissioner Shoots Himself
Former Police Commissioner Brephien Breach sul and ex machine politician Stephen French, longtime ally of President Arthur, reportedly shot himself in New York. The brief item notes his long career and intimate ties, with details remaining unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen French
New York
Brephien
Breach Sul
Rr Many Yeats
Arthur
Leopard Attack Injures Circus Scion Near Cincinnati
A leopard from Robinson's circus escaped its cage near Cincinnati, charged keeper John G. Robinson, wounding him with deep lacerations and bites. The animal was shot and killed. valued at 2000 dollars. Robinson's son remains in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincisnati
Robinson's Circus
John G. Robinson
John F. Robinson
Robinson
Puzzling Split Over Apportionment Act in Indiana Politics
Indiana politics show conflict over whether to elect lawmakers under the 1885 apportionment act or to sue to void it. Governor Matthews opposes a special session while Republicans mull challenging the act and the status of 25 holdover senators remains disputed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Pollis
Gowdy
State Committee
General Assembly
Hackney
Matthews
Democratic State Committee
Fraternity Ball Moves From Ann Arbor To Toledo
Nine older fraternities at the university announce they will move the twentieth annual interfraternity ball to Toledo, Michigan, after regents refuse use of Waterman gymnasium unless harmony is achieved. A special train was arranged to transport attendees to Toledo for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Mich
University
Toledo
Waterman Gymnasium
Tragic Accidental Fall At Tower Kills Peter Ros selot
Peter Rosselot died while ascending a light tower when entangled in live wires. A heavy weight suspended above fell, trapping him and causing fatal injuries. The incident occurred at the site, with emergency crews responding promptly. Further details are pending investigation.
Trimmer killed atop electric tower in Lakeside
Peter Rosselot a trimmer for Electric Lighting was fatally crushed when a counterweight weight swung free at the tower top. He dodged a slackened wire near 30 feet up and a heavy iron weight struck him on the skull. Crowds viewed the grisly scene as the body hung in sleet and mud awaiting coroner arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Rosselot
Electric Lighting Company
Lakeside
Putnam Street
Rosselot
Henry Stocking
Rivermet Avenue
Stocking
Mr. Stocking
Post
George Shaffer
Gay Street
4 Post
Apat
Monster Building 200Story New York Skyscraper Planned
New York architect Harding and Gooch propose the King building a 200 story steel skyscraper occupying a city block between Fifth and Sixth avenues and Twenty second and Twenty third streets. It would house 100000 offices for 400000 people with 50 plus elevators and express lifts reaching the top in minutes. roof garden in warm months and glass enclosure in winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harding & Gooch
Fifth
Sixth Avenues
Community notes and Fort Wayne links in Columbia City
Local items list residents visiting Fort Wayne and meeting relatives while noting a Hebrew charity ball invitation. Also mentions business trips, a poultry/meat market plan, a new oil company incorporation, a jail radiator gas concern, a lecture on snakes and tropics, burglary arrests, Wabash excursion tickets to Hot Springs, and health claims of the springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Magley
Fort Wayne
Amy van Orsdoll
Bobbie Morches
A. A. Adams
P. H. Clugston
F. Gressiar
Charles Scoville
L. Mcallen
G. M. Naber
W. A. Geiger
E. L. McLallen
A. R. Clugston
Hughes
H. DeWitt McLallen
Lutheran Church
Tropics
Central America
Orlando Slessman
Charles Meiser
Fighting Galore. Bruisers Hold High Carnival in Texas
Jim Barry reports from Texas as Cheynski backs Fitz and Jim Hall Maher in a high carnival of boxing action. The event features notable bouts and crowds filling the arena with intense knockout potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruisers
Texas
Cheynski
Fitz
Jim Hall Maher
Both men eager for battle in Fitzsimmons Maher bout
Ex Paso reports a crowded boxing camp as nearly all fighters travel to Juarez or Las Cruces for the forthcoming Fitzsimmons Maher meeting. Barry and Murphy arrive for 114 pounds, Choynski may join Fitz, and Maher endures a troublesome boil while insisting on fighting. Stuart pledges orderly events with a possible amphitheatre bout and a $10 000 purse. Fitz trains behind closed doors to counter Maher s right and to perfect left hooks.
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Ex Paso
Tex
George Dixon
Joe Walcott
Horace Leeds
EBC
Jimmy Barry
Chicago
Jack Everhardt
el Paso
Fitzsimmons
Juarez
Joe Choynski
Fitzsi
Johnny Murphy
Boston
Barry
Maher
Peter Maher
Las Cruces
Fitz
Peter
John Quinn
Quinn
Dan Stuart
Stuart
Heaton Brothers Take Over Postoffice Drug Store
Dr. C E Heaton sells to O N and Ben F Heaton. Store at Berry and Clinton streets continues under Ben F Heaton with skilled druggists and new improvements. The Heaton firm will stock the full line and welcome patronage. Dr Heaton forms a medical partnership with Dr C H English, with offices behind the drug store and combined office residence phones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C E. Heaton
O. N
Ben F. Heaton
Berry and
Clinton Streets
Heaton
C. H. English
Wells County
Ind
Death of John Welch prompts local obituaries and notes
John Welch aged 74, longtime Pennsylvania company employee at 15 Brandriff street, died at 6 am after an illness of four months. Funeral arrangements pending at St Patrick's church. The notice lists several nearby workers and company updates, including staff absences and resumed operations at Bass works and Pittsburg shops, plus recent travel and repairs to equipment.
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John Welch
Pennsylvania Company
Brandriff Street
Welch
St. Patrick’s Church
Bedson
Salander
Nickel Plate
E. H. W. Dornte
Pittsburg
Will Leech
Barney Johnson
Bass Works
C. G. Cooper
Wabash
Knox
Ind
al Baers
J. Anderson
Kansas City
J. 8. Eitner
Western Gas Construction Company
Frank Gruber
Martin Schram
Huntington
C. E. Briant Stave Company
Toledo
Chicago
Frank Ruhart
Ruhart
Anderson
J. Lepper
W. E. Shafer
G. Zill
C. Volz
J. Page
J. R. Hollsworth
Missing Henry Leib Not Seen at Home
Police report Henry Leib vanished from his residence triggering a missing person investigation. Neighbors describe him as about five feet eight inches tall with a trimmed beard and wearing a dark coat. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the local precinct.
Has He Killed Himself Greatly Troubled Over Finances
A man faced severe financial troubles and his death prompted questions about suicide. Authorities investigated the circumstances while colleagues and family expressed shock at the tragedy and the impact on those close to him.
Two Brick Throwers Caught and More in Court
A large roundup of criminals appeared in the circuit court as Ed Moran faces petit larceny on March 2 while Koons and Rowe await a February 17 hearing for chicken theft. McCrory Moore and Beyerline face respective charges. Herbert McGuire and George Petgen, tied to the gang, are freed on $300 bail.
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Henry Leib
Fort Wayne
Clay
Madison Streets
Christ Copering
John Street
Leib
Lieb
Nierman
Ragan
Swift Pigeon
Warsaw
Stoll
George Petgen
Justice France
Benjamin Evans
Iden
Vesey & Heaton
O’rourke
Ed Moran
Koons
Rowe
McCrory
Moore
Frederick Beyerline
Young McCain
Cook Brothers
Bradley
Herbert McGuire
New American Tailor System offered for five dollars
An advertisement promotes a trade system that promises to teach garment making for $5 with patterns free at Mrs. Lone's shop, 77 East Berry Street, targeting both gentlemen and ladies. A separate note reports on a new organization launched at Hibernian Hall by Irish-Americans in Fort Wayne to support Irish independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone
East Berry Street
Fort Wayne
Hibernian Hall
Regular Milk Test Begins as Inspectors Sweep Dairies
The regular monthly milk test starts tomorrow with health officers set to sample deliveries. City Bacteriologist Drayer reported last month’s results were satisfactory with all 80 samples meeting or exceeding the average. He noted one dairyman improved from poor to rich milk, while about 100 milk sellers operate in Fort Wayne. Drayer added the city is largely free from contagious diseases and the water is excellent, with only three diphtheria cases, two of whom are non residents.
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Drayer
Post
Fort Wayne
A Tour to Mexico on Queen & Crescent Route
An escorted journey through Mexico aboard a special Pullman train with dining sleeping and observation cars departs Cincinnati on Monday February 24. For illustrated itinerary contact W. C. Rinearson G P A Cincinnati.
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Mexico
Cincinnati
Queen & Crescent
W. C. Rinearson
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Ticle Sam
The
Bayard
Dunraven
Ambassador Bayard
Cleveland
House of Representatives
Lord Dunraven
S. C. Metcalf
White
Monster Building
Columbia City News
Ark
Hot Springs
Arkansas
St. Louis Union Station
Italy
Rabash Railroad
Onang
Jim Barry
Postoffice Drug Store
Mart Griffin
Bass Street
Arcola
W. H. Morrison
Electric Works
Baltimore
Fred Strope
Cook
G. L. Lown
the Electric Corporation
Exclusive
Cloak and Fur House
V. Gutermuth
Calhoun Street
Cleary
Harrison
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