Bell Telephone War Spurs New Michigan Firms
In Grand Rapids and across western Michigan new local telephone exchanges form as patents expire. Citizens' company plans April 1 start with 1200 to 1500 subscribers at about half the Bell rate. Legislature may require cross accepting services as common carriers.
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Citizens’ Company
Michigan
Grand Rapids
Kalamazoo
Holland
Muskegon
Allegan
Lansing
Big Rapids
Cadillac
Indiana to Meet a Portion of the State Debt
The Indiana state board of finance will pay $300 000 of bonds due March 2 and $100 000 of $700 000 due 1899. Total bonded debt drops to $6 636 000. Officials expect sinking fund payments to retire the debt within ten years.
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Indianapolis
State Board of Finance
Marsh
Telegraphic Swindle Hits Clinton Promoters
In Clinton a supposed fortune seeker J W Kern duped locals by posing as inventor of a torpedo boat and claiming a Russian contract. He rented a shop, secured credit, and left after a telegram from Terre Haute turned out to be self penned. The fraud exposed after he returned to Clinton.
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J. W. Kern
Chicago
Terre Haute
Clinton
Chicago Produce Market Highlights and Fresh Produce
Cuxrenco reports February wheat at 62¢, May and July ranges, corn and peach futures with midweek quotes. Parx and SearE Kiss prices cited, margins by Gordon & Co. Fresh produce offered by Fruit House with lettuce 18c, tomatoes 15c, pie plant 8c, radishes 3c, Malaga grapes 25c, pineapples 25c, Valencia oranges 20c, Navel oranges 35c.
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Cuxrenco
Seare Kiss
Gordon & Co
White Bank Block
Malaga
California
Dittoe's grocery ad and a political note in Kendallville
An ad lists fresh produce at Dittoe's grocery on 24 West Berry Street. A Kendallville News item profiles Mr. R. T. McDonald, a well traveled candidate from Fort Wayne, seeking the Republican national convention delegate slot, noted for broad support from district papers.
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Dittoe’s
West Berry Street
Kendallville
R. T. McDonald
Fort. Wayne
New York
New Orleans
Norfolk
San Francisco
Cal Brice
Home Telephone Company Adopts Group Contract Plan
The Home Telephone company announces contracts for six or more patrons on a single line at Bell price. The firm does not endorse the plan due to unsatisfactory results elsewhere. Miss Tinnie Bees of 150 East Jefferson street received an elegant gold watch with Royal soap. 21-6.t.
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The
Home Telephone Company
Bell Telephone Company
Tinnie Bees
East
Jefferson Street
Prospects Good For Indiana Democratic Legislature Victory
Washington, Feb 21 Hon John G Shanklin of Evansville chats on Indiana politics while visiting Washington on his way home from New York He predicts a strong chance to elect the Democratic legislature this fall and to back free coinage He may run for governor and notes Mayor Thomas Taggart as a possible stronger nominee Cleary the tailor advertises spring suitings at 118 Harrison Street highlighting no high rents and good fit.
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Washington
John G. Shanklin
Evansville
New York
Indiana
Vorhees
Senate
Voorhees
Turpie
Mr. Shanklin
Thomas Taggart
Cleary
Harrison Street
Washington’s Birthday Program by Columbus at Lau Hall
The American Sons of Columbus present a birthday program at the Lau building with addresses by H A Zurbach P S O Rourke and others, plus songs and medleys by Columbus Quartet and Professor Jennison’s Orchestra. The notice also advertises sales and job offers and local shop promotions.
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Washington
American Sons of Columbus
Lau
Columbus
William Rohan
Jennison
James Gordon
Carrie Vibergpeat
M. Fry
M. Hutzel
Es Ben Cramer
N. Cody
Ate
W. W. Wagmeh
Ae F. Manuel
P. Zurbuch
George Washington
H. A. Zurbach
O'Rourke
F. X. Schuler
Mary Furste
A. J. Passino
Baker
America
Bats Columbus
Last Midway Exhibition At Princess Rink Tonight
A Midway manager told a Post reporter that tomorrow night marks the final exhibition of the popular entertainment at the Princess rink. Last night drew a large crowd despite the cold, with extra heating and planned features attracting many returning patrons. An immense crowd is expected tonight as the venue wraps up the engagement.
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Midway
Princess Rink
Bargain Shoe and Rubber Boots at Thing & Co Rush
Tomorrow shoppers at Thing & Co. rush to No. 32 Calhoun Street for deals on ladies rubber rubbers at 50c, misses rubbers 14c, men's boots 1.98, Arctics 98c, and boys boots 1.50. Also note the best ice cream soda in the city at A Aureenti 18 West Berry Street for 5c per glass.
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A. C. Aurentz
West Berry Street
Thing & Co
Calhoun Street
the City
Aurentz
A. C. Aurenti
Prize Fight Train Delayed En Route To Langtry Mexico
Two hour delay affects the prize fight train as it moves toward Langtry on the Mexican frontier. The bout may not occur before dark and could shift to early morning. The site lies in desert terrain with no nearby Mexican towns or military posts within reach by rail for long distances.
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Taper
Tex
Langtry
Coahuila
Spofford
Man Found Dead on River Bank in Jeffersonville
Jeffersonville Indiana February 21 Charles Scannel, discharged from the U S service in 1896, was found dead on the river bank with a pistol wound and missing money. Police pursue leads, noting the revolver’s misfired chamber and pressure of foul play.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Charles Scannel
United States Service
Columbus Barracks
United States
Chicago
Louisville
Fighters head toward Mexico for planned bout on rugged Mosquito mountain
Reports from El Paso and Sanderson describe Maher and Fitzsimmons on a Southern Pacific train bound for Langtry and Del Rio Texas with plans to cross into Mexico. Rangers accompany the group as crowds gather around stations and quarters amid tight security and logistics for the fight journey.
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En Paso
Tex
Southern Pacific
Maher
Fitzsimmons
Langtry
del Rio
Deaths in city: Kruckemeyer and Carls
Henry Kruckemeyer aged 53 died at 4 30 AM at 139 Montgomery street from lung fever. Funeral Sunday at 1 30 PM from residence. Nathan Carls two year old son of Mrs Ida Carls died last evening of marasmus at 122 Clay street. Funeral Saturday afternoon at St Marys Catholic church at o clock.
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Montgomery Street
Henry Kruckemeyer
O'Rourke Handles Purse After Bout Dispute
Report details O'Rourke withdrawing the full purse and handing gold to Siler with the offer to keep it. Siler declined and preferred to hold the money. O'Rourke promised to deliver at ringside after the fight, with indications he deposited funds to Siler's account to deter attachments.
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O'Rourke
Siler
O’rourke
General Harrison Heads East to Discuss Marriage Plans
General Harrison and his private secretary traveled to New York with business calls, but rumors say he will discuss marriage with Mrs. Dimmick. The nuptials are planned for April, making this his final New York trip before marriage. An Empire matinee Saturday features Ten Nights In a Bar Room.
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Empire Theatre
The
Empire
Lyon Comedy Company
Inpranat Pouis
Demand damages against Westminster Seminary for Clara Deibold
A legal filing seeks damages from Westminster Seminary over the death of Clara Deibold. The action alleges fault in care or condition leading to her demise and asks for compensation for losses suffered by her estate and relatives. The case names Westminster Seminary as defendant and requests court action to determine liability and damages.
Religious Troubles Stir Court Docket In Local Case
Judge O Rourke and a jury hear Henry Diebold administrator of Clara Diebold estate in a $5000 damage suit against Westminster Seminary association after a prior defective complaint. Clara Diebold died from injuries from a seminary explosion. Elijah Faulkner faces arraignment for disturbing a religious meeting. Barney Bangert and Paul Laible fined for selling liquor without a license. A new trial in Alex A Martin v Franklin Lordier is granted.
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O’rourke
Henry Diebold
Clara Diebold
Westminster Seminary Association
Barney Bangert
Paul Laible
Justice Bullerman
Alex A. Martin
Franklin Lordier
Harding's Surprise Declares He Won't Run for Mayor
Mr D L Harding told friends this afternoon he will not be a mayoral candidate. He suggests the self styled democratic newspapers have already lined up a nominee, signaling a staged nomination for the office.
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D. L. Harding
Mergentheims Bazaar Ad and Railway President Waite Dies
Tomorrow sale offers perfumes at 30c per ounce gloves 75c and 10c stockings 10c pairs and coats jackets furs at half price. Mer GEN THE IMS BAZAAR at Calhoun and Main Columbus Ohio. Christopher Champlain Waite president of the Columbus Hocking Valley and Toledo railway dies today in his private car in
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Mergentheim’s Bazaar
Calhoun and
Main Streets
Columbus
Christopher Champlain Waite
The
Columbus, Hocking Valley & Toledo Railway
Columbus Yard Chief Justice’s Son Dies at 53
He died after seven days of pneumonia complicated by heart trouble. He was the son of the late chief justice, aged 53, and survived by a widow and two sons.
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Columbus Yard
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