Clara Barton Sails to Lead Relief Effort From Constantinople
Washington reports the Senate Foreign Relations Committee backs Call's Cuban war resolution while Senator Wolcott denounces the Monroe doctrine. Clara Barton sails from New York to England to set up relief operations in Constantinople with doctors and nurses joining the effort.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Today
Call
Turkey
Wolcott
Clara Barton
New York
Red Cross Society
Delmenico’s
Raymond
American Line
England
Miss Barton
Constantinople
Audit Fees Fight Over County Officer Pay Case
Louis H. Legler for the county officers' association petitions the state supreme court arguing the fee and salary law violates the constitution. He cites a provision that if county officers do not turn in a set quarterly amount, only that sum is paid. Vanderburgh County's auditor reports $141.10 in fees for three months ending Dec 1, 1895, with $949 paid to deputies and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Louis H. Legler
County Officers’ Association of
Supreme Court
Vanderberg County
Ladies H B society to meet at Mrs Mergentheim home
Miss Anna Geisman of Saginaw Michigan has been visiting relatives here and returned home this morning. Emmett commandery Knights of St John elected officers for the year with John Kennedy as president Patrick Welch first vice president Victor Sallot second vice president and others. Installation to be conducted in one week by Col J H Rohan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Society
Emmett Commandery
Knights of St. John
Popular Corps
John Kennedy
Patrick Welch
Victor Sallot
William Dooley
J. E. Duffy
E. J. Lennon
B. D. Weyer
John Luley
Stephen Gard
Michael Greaney
Col
J. H. Rohan
Hot House Lettuce Gathers Fresh Daily Prominence
Readable text notes lettuce described as hot house and received daily fresh in large quantities. No further details on source or outlet are provided.
Indiana Attorney General to Attend Shelbyville Saloon Trial
Governor Matthews and Attorney General Ketcham will travel to Shelbyville to observe the trial of saloonkeepers arrested on warrants by a private detective hired by law and order supporters. The event follows a barred doors meeting by the defendants, with citizens nearby. A $1000 fund supports prosecutions and detective defense, and militia could be called if a mob forms.
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Indianapolis
Matthews
Ketcham
Shelbyville
Five Years He Hid In Safety In the Tennessee Mountains
Five deputy sheriffs raided Walden's Ridge near Chattanooga to capture John Massengale an escaped murderer but failed. The pursuit ended when the pair slipped away by river boat after a volley of buckshot. Massengale already sentenced to death for murder and vowed not to be captured alive.
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Cuattanooga
Tenn
Walden’s Ridge
John Massengale
Massengale
Miles
McCay Siblings Stage Remarkable Library Hall Event
At Library hall on Monday evening John and Mary McCay presented a musical and literary entertainment. The hall was crowded and the audience amazed by John McCay's piano prowess and Miss McCay's high soprano voice. He also charmed as a humorist.
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Library Hall
John
Mary McCay
Mr. McCay
Miss McCay
McCay
Piano for sale at once large Wheelock upright
One large fancy Wheelock Upright Piano nearly new for 155 dollars. Sold by KIMBALL Co. 109 Calhoun St. I. H. Casx, Manager. Orville California Jan 22. Lord Sholto Douglass, son of the Marquis of Queensberry, clashed with his troupe after his wife Lady Douglass performed a song and dance act. The orchestra leader attacked Douglass. both were arrested and the leader held for trial.
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Kimball. Co
Calhoun St
Orvinue
Cal
Lord Sholto Douglass
Marquis of Queensberry
Douglass
Mooney
Lord Douglass
Musician
Kimpaun Co
I. H. Case
Penn Mutual Agent Investigates Harrison Street Death
Penn Mutual Insurance Company general agent Mr. CG A Root visits to probe the alleged death of W. H. Lantz found in a Harrison street hotel. Lantz held a $2000 policy and the firm plans to determine if the death was self-inflicted before payment to the deceased’s father.
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CG. A. Root
Penn Mutual Insurance Company
Philadelphia
W. H. Lantz
Harrison Street
Lantz
Penn Mutual
Milwaukee Press Demands 3-Cent Street Car Fare Change
Milwaukee city readers press for fare cut as Villard monopoly currently charges 5 cents. Editorial argues for 3-cent price via transfers or other method, claiming 50 years of lower prices elsewhere and urging the city to act or lose its franchise. The piece frames it as the start of a crusade against 5-cent fares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukesr
Wis
Villard
McGann
Emmet Commandery Elects Officers For Knights of St. John
Emmet Commandery names officers at Library hall led by President John Kennedy and trustees including P J Welsh and Victor Sallot. Military officers cap tain K J Lennon and lieutenants elected. new slate to be installed on the 29th. Dayton encampment next June looms with drill competition and prizes.
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Emmet Commandery
John Kennedy
P. T. Welsh
Victor Sallot
William Wooley
James Duffy
M. Graney
P. J.welsh
B. Weyer
K. J. Lennon
Ben Weyer
Emmets
Evansville
Lennon
Revival Meetings Spread Through City Churches
Growing interest follows Rev J Wilbur Chapman revival. Bethel Evangelical on Clinton and Holman hosts meetings through tomorrow evening with many united to church fellowship. Trinity M E Church also holds special revival sessions growing more engaging and run through Saturday evening.
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J. Wilbur Chapman
Bethel Evangelical Church
Clinton and
Holman Streets
Trinity M. E
Bruce praised for graceful presence on platform
The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette describes Mr Bruce as graceful in character on the platform, noting a vivacious persona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Bruce
Iin
Season of Sport at Home and Brookside Curling
Billiards at Home Billiard Hall draw crowds as Sam Wolf and Will Johnson duel with Johnson aiming for 180 but Wolf ending one shy with high runs of 18 and 13. Professor Thomas targets 130 as J D McDonald nears his 100. Curling at Brookside ends in a 13 13 tie with Hayden and Jaap leading rival squads in a closely matched contest.
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Sam Wolf
Will Johnson
Johnson
Wolf
Thomas
J. D. McDonald
Brookside
Senator Hayden
George Jaap
Hayden
George Houser
Dr. Nierman
John Miller
Jim Dormer
Jaap
John Bass, Jr
Will Copeland
Hal Ferguson
George Thumb
Trethaway & Co to Open Firstclass Shoe House in Calhoun St
Trethaway and Co of Chicago plan to open a firstclass shoe store in the Schmitz Block at No 118 Calhoun Street. Manager Mr Black states the room is leased and the store should open around January 28 as one of the state’s finest shoe emporiums attracting a handsome patronage. The firm is a prominent Chicago retail house and will carry high grade merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trethaway & Co
Chicago
Schmitz
Calhoun Street
Black
Tretheway & Co
Schmitz Block
Benefit Concert of the Fort Wayne Cornet Band
The Fort Wayne Cornet Band performs a musical and literary program at Sengerbund hall this evening featuring local talent such as Laurendeau Wrublingsvelt and Wm Kaiser. Selections include Clarinet Solo Fantasia and Violin Solos, with recitations, piano and mandolin performances, and a selection from I Bravo Mercandante.
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Fort Wayne Cornet Band
Sengerbund Hall
Mt. St. Louis
Laurendeau
Wrublingsvelt
Karl Wilhelm
Euphonia Quartet
Mantasia
Ernest Williams
Fort Wayne
Eneeeeres Veir
W. F. Schrader
F. Ratt
Miss Hedwig Schrey
F. Thome
C. Alexander
I Bravo
Mercandante
Chicago Market Prices Report January Wheat and Grain
Chicago produce market reports Wheat January closes at 6 04 cents with May at 6 14. Corn May closes 29 1/4 cents with July at 30 cents and September at 31 4 cents. oats January 18 1/2 cents with May 20 1/2 and July 20 3/4. Park January closes 10.12 with May at 10.50 to 10.55 and close 10.52. Larp January 5.62 with May 5.95 and close 5.90. Spann Kiss January closes 5.02 with May 5.27 and unclear closing.
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Chicago
Spann
Dr Kappel Foils Burglars After Revolver Fails
Dr John H Kappel awakens at 1 am to two burglars at his East Washington street residence He pursues them with a 32 caliber revolver but the weapon misfires The doctor gives chase through a yard and alley before losing sight of the suspects Two other thefts are reported including a Bell residence burglary of harnesses and lap robes valued around 200 with police clues ongoing
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John H. Kappel
East Washington Street
Kappel
Dr. Kappel
Wreck on Nickel Plate at Valparaiso Injures Crew
A serious wreck occurred on the Nickel Plate at Valparaiso around 2:30 pm yesterday as westbound freight No. 39 collided with local freight No. 33 at the freight house. Engineer George Cooper and Conductor H. L. Brumbaugh escaped before impact while Fireman Blackburn sprained a wrist. Engine No. 90 and the caboose with eight cars piled up. track cleared by early morning. The report also notes the cross-eyed headlight on the New York, New Haven and Hartford line and lists several railway personnel changes and shop updates in Pittsburgh and Fort Wayne areas.
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Valparaiso
George Cooper
H. L. Brumbaugh
Focal
Cooper
Blackburn
New York
New Haven
Hartford
Boston
Proctor Shoe Sale Promises Bargains for Fort Wayne
The Proctor Shoe Company issuing orders from Chicago to sell out its entire stock of boots and shoes at any cost. Fort Wayne buyers flock to 68 Calhoun Street to seize first class goods at very low prices as the mammoth sale continues with hundreds already sold and hundreds more bargains available.
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Proctor Shoe Company
Chicago
Proctor Shoe Co
Fort Wayne
Calhoun Street
Ohio Senate Eyes Electrocution as More Humane Death
Senator Jones introduces a resolution for a formal study of New York electrocution to replace hanging in Ohio capital punishment. The plan envisions senate and house committees personally inspecting the New York system and reporting whether it delivers instant painless death, with expenses paid from the legislative fund.
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Coumuns
James
Jones
New York
House
Senate
General Assembly
Ohio
Committee On
House of Representatives
Icy Streets Prompt Morning Emergencies
This morning at about 8 on Calhoun street Mr. George Alter of 88 Buchanan street suffered an epileptic fit and was taken home by a patrol wagon after a fall left him bruised. David Brown of West Third street slipped yesterday on ice and broke two fingers of his right hand.
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George Alter
Buchanan Street
Calhoun Street
David Brown
West Third Street
Brenzinger's Bakery Bread or the Wedding
A humorous verse tale contrasts married life with bakery lore. The couple’s honeymoon fades as the oven fails, the husband demands food, and the wife seeks solace from a grocer, warning young women about marriage contracts and bread.
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Brenzinger
Death by own action identified as missing Chicago man
John B. Schmidt of this city, a Christmas tree dealer, disappeared December 25 en route to Chicago on business. A body found December 28 under a sidewalk at 508 Clybourn Avenue was identified by matching descriptions and a fort Wayne police letter, though the dates conflict. The coroner’s verdict was suicide.
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Chicago Chronicle
John B. Schmidt
Elliott
Central Police Station
James Liggett
Fort Wayne
Ind
Chicago
Schmidt
Leopold Buechlin
Gross
Clybourn Avenue
James Peck
Dayton Street
Buechlin
Twenty-seventh Street
Ligget
Wisfeldt
Racine Avenue
Court notes seek missing John Cook infort Wayne inquiry
In In the Courts items Superintendent Liggett has received a letter from Mrs Anna Fulton of Kansas City Kansas asking for information about a man named John Cook believed to be a long lost relative. Police interview all John Cooks in town to find the right party. A White County poor asylum superintendent also asks about Leonard who is confined there and claims Fort Wayne relatives. William Ilosman jailed 11 days for vagrancy. William Blair jailed 11 days for a large drink. Judge Dawson arrives from New Orleans tonight. Roller case to go to jury tomorrow with defense address. Gottlieb Haller sues Frank D Pearse et al for 8000 on notes.
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Liggett
Anna Fulton
Kansas City
Kan
John Cook
John Cooks
Fulton
Fort Wayne
W. H. Shester
White County
William Ilos
Oakley
William Blair
Dawson
New Orleans
O’ Rourke
Walpole Colerich
Gottlieb Haller
Frank D. Pearse
Legislature ratifies caucus choice for U S Senate
Annapolis report says on a joint decision the legislature ratified last night's Republican caucus action and elected Congressman Wellington to the United States Senate. Seventeen Republicans refused to vote and one voted for Goldsborough.
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Annapolis
Wellington
United States Senate
Goldsborough
Eighty-fifth Birthday of Mrs. Mary Tiernan
Mrs. Mary Tiernan marks her 85th birthday today as one of Allen county’s oldest residents. She has lived in the county 53 years and is the mother-in-law of Squire Taney.
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Mary Tiernan
Allen County
Tiernan
Squire Taney
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Milwaukee
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W. Ff. “Schrader
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Miss Hedwig Schre
Goldner
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Cornet Solo
Seve
Industrial Notes
G. W. McManus
Florence Berger
Pittsburg
W. M. Connors
I. C. Turner
C. W. Dwelley
Wabash
Fort Wayne Electric Corporation
Searles Uit
Proctor
Brenzinger’s Bakery Bread
Brenzinger's Bakery Bread
Tom
Ned
Bursley
Fox
People's Store
A. F. Schoch
West Main
Frank Klotz
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Hatter
Cleary
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