War Looms as Britain and Germany Face Crisis
London reports Britain ready to fight to protect its South African suzerainty amid claims Germany seeks war to uphold the Transvaal independence. Berlin signals firm stance with Russia talks noted, while British fleets prepare for a large scale conflict and Jameson faces possible execution.
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England
South African Republic
Great Britain
Germany
Russia
United States
Venezuela
Berlin
William
Dr. Kaiser
Pretoria
Jameson
Portsmouth
Eng
New York
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London Morning
Gas asphyxiation near-miss hits undertakers
Three men in Schellmann Klaen's office nearly died from natural gas. An exhaust pipe from a stove leaked unburned gas due to a clogged pipe and a faulty joint. The trio narrowly escaped serious harm with no accusation against the gas company.
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Robert Klaen
Schellmann & Klaen
Schellmann
Mr. Klaen
Mr. Scheumann
Mr. Sche
Treasury Raid and Wall Street Dismay Over Bond Plan
Wall Street reels in a mood of uncertainty as Treasury raids resume and gold exports surge. Morgan syndicate stands ready to back the popular loan, while bankers warn of tight money and delayed railroad schemes.
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New York
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Mr. Morgan
Rothschilds
Debate over Coombs pension headline stirs Congress
In Washington and Indianapolis reports the House committee on accounts adopted a resolution to provide Major Coombs a place at $1,800 a year, prompting a heated debate led by Henry A. Johnson of Indiana who denounced the doorkeeper’s dismissal as bowing to a combine. The resolutory appointment was passed and memorials on peace and arbitration followed.
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Coombs
Washington
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Senate
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Richmond
Ind
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Great Britain
Charles Anderson
South Bend
Horace L. Hewitt
Indianapolis
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Stearleyville
Henry W. Johnson
Michigan City
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Fort Wayne
Frederick A. Mitchell
Mitchell
David M. Scheffer
William H. Tucker
Herman W. Wyckman
John T. Wilkin
Connorsville
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Turpie
Hidden deposits spark bank concern in Morgan and Mercantile cases
TheMorgan bond syndicate and the Mercantile National Bank of New York deposited funds in ways that suggest no coordinated treasury relief actions. The intent of the deposits remains concealed in both cases, indicating evasive financial maneuvering rather than public relief.
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Morgan Bond Syndicate
Mercantile National Bank of New York
Treasury
Indiana's Maiden Voyage From League Island Yard
The United States battleship Indiana sailed on her maiden voyage yesterday morning. She heads to Newport for torpedoes and guncotton, then joins Admiral Bunce's fleet at Hampton Roads. After ceremonial reception by sister ships, she will proceed to Port Royal, S C, for placement in the government dry dock.
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United States
Indiana
League Island Navy Yard
Newport
Admiral Bunce
Hampton Roads
Port Royal
S. C
Government
Runaway animal on South Webster Street captured near park
A runaway animal caused a crowded scene on South Webster street last evening but no injuries were reported. The animal was captured near Williams park after the incident. Wm Googleine of Rastetter Buggy Works sustained a severe left arm laceration from a circular saw yesterday. Mrs. Luther Wright slipped on Colerick street porch and fractured her right hip, with Dr Ens len summoned to set the bone. John Neufer at Reservoir lake slipped on ice and severely injured his right shoulder while at the lake yesterday evening.
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South Webster Street
Williams Park
Googleine
Rastetter Buggy Works
Luther Wright
Colerick Street
Dr. Enslen
John Neufer
For Men Only Ad Began January 1886
An archival line notes a January 1886 ad titled For Men Only. The readable fragment signals a period marketing item from a late 19th century publication.
Big Damage Suit Against Rockhill Brothers Filed
Eben Langhor seeks 10000 dollars from the Rockhill Brothers in a singular complaint alleging a horse fright caused by the defendants red blanket, a matter of damages and liability.
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Eben Langhor
The
Rockhill Brothers
Court actions and domestic disputes headline local docket
Ellen Langhor sues W. W Rockhill and Howell C. Rockhill for 10000 damages after a runaway horse spooked her horse on the Illinois road near Fort Wayne injuring her arm and eye. Lulu Long seeks divorce from Franklin Long for cruelty and neglect after 1895. Jacob Benedict faces Sunday liquor sale charge. Dr Fricke fined for failing to report contagious disease. A husband desertion case ends with pursuit to Montpelier.
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Ellen Langhor
W. W Rockhill
Howell C. Rockhill
Fort Wayne
Ninde
Lulu Long
Franklin Long
Holder
Jacob Benedict
William Dolhage
Benedict
West Main Street
Justice France
Foster Reveals Why He Would Run a $300 Million Reserve
Ex Secretary of the Treasury Charles Foster defends his 1892 bond sale idea saying it aimed to keep the gold reserve above 100 million dollars, not fund current expenses. He notes revenues stayed ample until July after Cleveland’s term began and warns policy shifts complicate income forecasts.
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Foster
Fostoria
the Treasury
Charles Foster
New York Herald
Cleveland
Harrison
Opening of the American Sons of Columbus Hall
The Sons of Columbus held a formal opening in their new Lau block quarters last evening. A musical and literary program preceded a banquet and reception with toastmaster W. S. O Rourke and toasts by Dr. E J McOscar T J Schwegman Robert Reilly J J Kahoe Henry Beadell and Hon P S O Rourke founder of the society outlining aims and objects.
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American Sons of Columbus
Lau Block
W. 8. O'Rourke
E. J. McOscar
T. J. Schwegman
Robert Reilly
J.J. Kahoe
New York
Henry Beadell
P. 8. O'Rourke
Real estate giant Douglass Taylor dies after illness
Douglass Taylor a leading Chicago real estate figure died in this city at his sister-in-law's home after long kidney and bladder troubles. Born in 1845 he was 51 and known for vast South Chicago developments including the street railway. Funeral arrangements were not announced. GaleMeier. Ernest D. Gallmeier died of pleurisy. funeral set for Force street residence and Zion Lutheran church. Irey. Arthur K. Ivey, 16, died of pneumonia. funeral held at 34 Douglas avenue. Tribolet. Maud Tribolet, Bluffton native and cousin of Lydia Bayha, died Monday. Heany. Mrs. Mary Heany, 58, died at 8 Van Buren street from asthma. funeral at St. Paul’s Catholic church Friday at 9.
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Chicago
James Smith
Mr. Taylor
Taylor
Esther Ewing
Ernest D. Gallmeier
Force Street
Zion Lutheran Church
Brenzinger's Bakery Bread or The Wedding
A humorous tale of a couple's marriage as the honeymoon ends and the bakery sustenance fails. The husband tests the oven while the wife seeks moral lessons from the grocer, cast in a playful, satirical tone about domestic life and appetite.
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Brenzinger
Tom Marshall Chosen to Represent Twelfth District on State Committee
A Democratic convention in the circuit court room elected Thomas Marshall unanimously to the state central committee. Delegates from Allen Whitley and Steuben attended while Noble and Lagrange were absent. J A Barnes was elected chairman with Frank Dillard as secretary. Marshall pledged support for party goals and spoke on democracy’s reach and duty.
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Circuit Court
Allen, Whitley and Steuben
Noble and Lagrange
J. A. Barnes
Auburn
Frank Dildine
Barnes
State Central Committee
James M. Barrett
Allen Zollars
Thomas Marshall
Marshall
Whitley County
Zollars
J. M. Barrett
P. A. Randall
J. M. Robinson
J. M. Foster
Chicago Produce Market Prices and Legal Notices
Chicago market data shows January closes for wheat corn oats and meats with May and July openings and closings. Margin brokers Gordon & Co. report prices and fluctuations. In legal notices, Samuel I Treat and others sue Isaac Weil for 600 on a note and Edward Stearns sues Alfred Randall for 725.
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Gordon & Co
White Bank Block
Samuel I. Treat
Isaac Issac Weil
Superior Court
Edward C. Stearns
Alfred L. Randall
Pingree Triumph as Council Backs Veto on Fare Plan
Detroit January 8 Mayor Pingree wins a decisive council vote 25 to 6 to sustain his veto and reject Tom Johnsons eight for a quarter fare with universal transfers. Exposure of boodling linked to Johnson supporters swayed the tally as aldermen Licht Wright and Homer Warren pressured the foe. Pingree calls it a victory for the people over combination and cites street car reform as achieved. Eggs Down Ic Fresh Country Roll Butter 16c Gold Jar Butter 120 Fresh Eggs Dozen 21c Best Country Mills Flour 3.00 Bbl Best City Flour 8.50 Bbl Potatoes Bushel 250 Ham 100 Pease Paurr House
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Mich
Pingree
Tom Johnson
Johnson
Licht
Wright
Homer Warren
Paurr House
Rat Bites Eyelid Endangering Sioux City Waitress
Anna Mc Grew a hotel waitress in Sioux City Iowa lies in a fair way to lose her sight after a rat bit her eyelid while she slept in her room. She woke to a sharp pain and saw a rat leap from the corner. Inflammation has set in and doctors fear blood poisoning.
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Sioux City
Anna McGrew
Exclusive Cloak and Fur House Sale Announcement
The Exclusive Cloak and Fur House advertises a greatest cut price sale in Fort Wayne with a January 2nd start. It promises strict advertising, cash-only terms, no misrepresentation, and no layaway or approval provisions during closing out sales.
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Fort Wayne
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