Too Much Pistols Spark Divorce and Slander Suits
Mary J. Crance files for divorce from James Crance alleging he threatened to shoot her heart out and abused the home with revolver threats. Ida A. Driver sues James S. Pierson for 3000 in slander over a turkey theft tale. Frank Kress fined 10.50 for cruelty to animals and a saloon case against Fred C. Bickness ends with a 19.50 Nicholson law fine. Other notes include a horse death case near Dunfee.
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Mary J. Crance
James Crance
Ida A. Driver
James S. Pierson
Pierson
Frank Kress
Broadway
Justice Bullerman
Kress
Fred C. Bickness
Barr Street
Oakley
Bickness
Hidden Wealth Unearthed by Heir Finds 1800 Hoard
Landis offers cabinets as ads between articles in HolAnp Michigan. Gerret Metzinga, an old bachelor, left a cabinet heir by his niece who discovered a secret compartment containing 1800 dollars and three solid gold hair rings bearing a family crest. The find was reported in HolAnp, Michigan on February 24.
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Hol.anp
Mich
Gerret Metzinga
Holland
Native of That Country Talks of Her Wrongs
A local feature profiles a woman born abroad who speaks openly about facing prejudice and bias. The piece notes her experiences, community responses, and the broader cultural tensions in the city during the period.
Armenian student tells Armenia tale at First Presbyterian
Mr. I B Mooshy born in Armenia and studying at Wa bash college Crawfordsville spoke at Bethany Church last night. He described Turkish and Kurdish oppression of Armenians, urged support for his education, and called for Armenians to be aided by the United States while criticizing sultanate and Islamic rule.
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First Presbyterian Church
I. B. Mooshy
Armenia
Wabash College
Crawfordsville
Mooshy
Mr. Mooshy
Sen
Gual
Mohammed
Christ
England
Germany
Russia
United States
Christendom
Europe
Western Union Drops Fight Over Pole Ordinance
Western Union will not contest the pole ordinance and will remove litigation plans. The Electric Light Company also serves notice it will pay its share.
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Western Union
Electric Light Company
Revenue measure faces no legal challenge from major firms
The pole tax ordinance gains support as Western Union Telegraph and Electric Light companies indicate willingness to pay without court fights. City officials expect no major litigation as opponents had warned of costly disputes. Manager Perry confirms Western Union’s compliance, signaling broad acceptance of the tax.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
Western Union
Perry
Post
Western Union Company
Electric Light Company
Bethany Presbyterian Church Dedication Ceremony
The Bethany Presbyterian church at Fry and Boone streets was dedicated with Rev. W. G. Craig delivering the sermon. The service featured First church music and ended with a debt-free status after a $1,400 subscription. a Sabbath rally and praise service followed with Westminster and Third churches joining.
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Bethany Church
Bethany Presbyterian Church
Fry and
Boone Streets
First
Bethany
W. G. Craig
McCormick Theological Seminary of
Chicago
Westminster
Third Churches
Geo. E. Davies
New Embroideries and Linens Arrive at Louis Wolf & Co
Louis Wolf & Co Arcade Dry Goods Store announces daily arrivals of new embroideries and linens with a large stock of white goods expected this week. The store touts cheap rent and low prices, inviting ladies to a free admission Monday night for The American Vaudevilles at the Empire Theatre.
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Louis Wolf & CO
Empire
Lady Agents Apply at Local Drug Store
Classified notice invites applicants for lady agents at a drug store on Calhoun Street. Also promotes the store’s ice cream soda at five cents a glass at A. C. Maurenti on West Berry Street.
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Calhoun St
Trade groups push 3 cent streetcar fare
In Quincy Illinois the Trades Assembly with local newspaper pressure asks city council to lower streetcar fares. Questions probe belief in 3 cent fares and possible ordinance, while aldermen split on feasibility and enforceability. Industry says losses would be offset by higher patronage. Public debate continues. Also notes Corbett accepts Bolingbroke club offer for a Fitzsimmons bout and nearby price drops on eggs and bacon reflect market conditions.
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Quincy
Ill
Trades Assembly
Bitter clash over Cleveland street railway franchise bill
Washington Reform club meeting in Cleveland bewilders attendees as the 50 years' street railway franchise bill draws fiery speeches and threats of hanging any Cleveland delegate voting for it. A mass meeting is planned to voice public sentiment on the measure.
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Cleveland
Washington Reform Club
Thomas Fitzsimmons
Edward Vail
Apprentice dressmaking class ad and ice cream soda offer
An ad seeks apprentice girls for dressmaking and invites calls at 348 South Calhoun Street. It also promotes a glass of Ice Cream Soda at A C Aurentz, 18 West Berry Street.
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South
Calhoun Street
A .C. Aurentz
West Berry Street
A. C. Aurentz
Dynamite Threats Rise as Cuban Repression Sparks Retaliation
From Havana reports say Cuban rebels, angered by Weyler’s policies, plan to strike back at Spaniards with dynamite against homes and businesses. Circles claim nightly executions of suspects, with 206+ killed in Havana since Weyler’s arrival. Bombs exploded, wrecking the Henry Clay cigar factory near the palace. Amnesty drives are said to be deadly, while press censorship remains. A planter notes 60 men shot after Amnesty offers.
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Key West
Fla
Havana
Weyler
Cuban Revolutionary Committee
Cabanas
Morro Castle
Henry Clay
United States
Wyler
Campos’ Amnnesty
Santa Clara
Evangelists Demand Retribution Over Alleged Libels
Evangelists Quinn and Murphy, after concluding a city campaign, announce in a meeting that they will seek damages if alleged libels are not retracted. A committee is formed to pressure Mayor Allen for stronger enforcement of moral laws.
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Pronrr
Quinn
Murphy
Allen
Falk Lamley liquor firm assigns for benefit of creditors
The Falk & Lamley wholesale liquor house at 17 East Columbia street assigns for creditors. Liabilities expected around 15000 dollars. Mortgage filed in trust for creditors led by Hamilton National Bank of Fort Wayne. Inventory underway. exact results depend on stock valuation. Lamley cites dull collections and Nicholson law as causes. Local note includes ad for Loesch's Toilet Cream and Ice Cream Soda at A C Aurentz.
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Falk & Lamley
No. 17
East
Columbia Street
Henry N. Jacobs
County Recorder’s
Harry N. Jacobs
Hamilton National Bank of
Fort Wayne
White National Bank
Emach Beracha Lodgel
Henry Bode
John C. Meyer
Lamley
Falk
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A. K. Hurst & CO
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Evening Post
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London
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Hebrons
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