Russia Planned Partition of Turkey Reported
London dispatches claim Russia concentrates forces at Sebastopol and Odessa to seize Armenia and Constantinople next spring, with a grand partition of Turkey among powers including France Syria Palestine and Egypt. The Chronicle urges invitation for a US fleet to Turkey. A separate note reports Chinese forgers in Java draining notes and bankrupting bankers. Ambassador Runyon dies in Berline state welcomed. Macedonia fears insurrection and Turkish arms buildup. a liner Catalonia wrecked near Azores with all passengers safe.
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London
The
Daily News
Vienna
Constantinople
Sebastopol
Russia
Odessa
Peter the Great
Turkey
Armenia
France
Syria
Palestine
England
Egypt
Persian Gulf
the Chronicle
Jefferson
Algiers
United States
Chronicle
Chinee
Tacoma
Java
Ilono
Berwin
Runyon
von Moltka
Macedonia
Sr. Micuauss
Azore Islands
Catalonia
Liverpool
Boston
Lloyd Braunchweig
Pardon Granted for Long-Serving Michigan Inmate
Bartholemew Sands, one of Michigan's oldest convicts, is pardoned by Governor Rich on the pardon board's unanimous recommendation. Committed in 1869 to life in Oakland County, he is now over 72 and has spent years in the prison hospital with his daughter bond to care for him.
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Lansine
Mich
Bartholomew Sands
Rich
Sands
Oakland County
Sensational Evidence in Marzer Murder Trial in Chicago
The Marzer murder trial may mark a historic shift as circumstantial proof is built with stereoptican views instead of standard expert testimony. Blood and hair from Marzer’s barn are set to be shown as human and resembling victim Halzsheuter. A House vote approved a $177 reimbursement for Fort Wayne postmaster W. W. Rock, per Representative Hanley’s bill.
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Chcaco
Marzer
Halzsheuter
Washinetron
Hanley
W. W. Rock
Fort Warne
Kellar Trial Begins in Terre Haute Court
Dan Kellar his wife Nannie and sister Maggie were brought into a crowded Terre Haute court yesterday to face murder charges in the shooting of Clara Shanks last July on the Parke Fountain border. Indicted in Parke county the Kellars sought a venue due to local prejudice. Mrs Kellar ill but determined to proceed Maggie 20 cheerful and unmoved by the crowd or by the victim’s parents.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Dan Kellar
Nannie
Maggie
Clara Shanks
Parke
Fountain Counties
Parke County
Amish Trial Opens in Decatur Court Crowd Hears Sworn Oath Dispute
About 200 Amish attendees fill the circuit court in Decatur as Jacob Swartz and David Swartz face charges for marrying without licenses and first cousin marriage. Witnesses refuse oaths, citing religious conflict. Judge Heller overrules the quashment of indictments and trials proceed, with juries likely for the remaining twelve cases. Elder Mazelon faces fornication next.
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Decatur
Ind
Circuit Court
Hon. W. Reed
Heller
Jacob Swartz
Peter Mazelon
David Swartz
Mazelon
Work of vandals destroys Auths Marion Township barn
Joseph Auth of Marion Township suffered a severe incendiary fire at midnight that destroyed a barn, two horses, farm implements, vehicles, and produce. Neighbors formed a bucket brigade but the structure burned beyond saving. Loss about $1000, partially insured with German Farmers Insurance.
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Joseph Auth
Marion Township
Accuses Grant Atterbury in assault case rallying town
Mrs Atterbury of Sulurgan Illinois identifies her brother in law Grant Atterbury now jailed as her attacker She says her assailant is responsible for the Thursday night attack A lynching rumor runs through the community Meanwhile David H Atterbury brother of Grant is arrested near Macon on suspicion but later freed after proving an alibi
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SuLurgan
Nicolson
Macon
For Sale PrivateSave Household Furniture and Effects
For sale a full household assortment at PrivateSave. All items are nearly new and under one year of use. Exposed to sacrifice as sellers leave the city. First come, first served. Call 107 East any time.
Chicago Plaw Sees 3 Cent Street Car Fare Move
Chicago aldermen consider a 3 cent fare when seats are unavailable under an ordinance passed by the judiciary committee. The measure, backed by Alderman Merchant, would cap fares at 5 cents with 8 cents during overcrowding, and allow 3 cents only when no seats exist. Labor groups push for broader reforms including municipal ownership and cheaper fares, with Mayor Pingree to speak in Chicago on February 6 and a mass meeting at Bricklayers Hall planned toward Feb 8.
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Curiaco
Merchant
Thirteenth Ward
Chicago
Illinois
Pingree
Detroit
Law Students’ Association
Central Music Hall
Bricklayers’ Hall
American Federation of Labor
Toronto
Canada
Community Notes and Attendance in Whitley County
Squire Swartz visited the city. Several residents including Joe Andoe, Judge Adair, Dr. I H Lawrence, Mrs Al Ramp, and others spent time in Fort Wayne or Albion recently. The Whitley farmers institute is planned for Feb 19 and 20 at the armory. A removal notice appears at the end.
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Squire Swartz
Joe Andoe
New Haven
Adair
Albion
I. H. Lawrence
Chicago
al Ramp
Fort Wayne
Recorder Souder
Larwill
Chas J. Curtis
J. L. Schell
Amy van Orsdall
B. F. Menaugh
Kirk Patrick
Mose Apfelbaum
Will Goodfellow
Vern Snellbaker
Whitley County Farmer’s Institute
Armory
Charles Hunter
J. W. Leonard
Mose Strause
Edith Ale
John McNabb
Undertaker, Hoosier of
Officer's Ailly May Yet Cause Frank Jackson's Death
Frank Jackson of 459 Calhoun street, a machinist, to undergo skull-removing brain operation at 8 o clock tomorrow after injuries from police rough handling a year ago caused epilepsy. Doctors VanBuskirk Barnett and DeVilbiss of Cleveland to perform the risky procedure. his wife survives him. Frederick Webber, under arrest for lunacy commission, confined as mind faltering and odd in actions.
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Frank Jackson
Calhoun Street
Mr. Jackson
Jackson
Pennsylvania
Forest
VanBuskirk
Fred Webber
Frederick Webber
John Carl
Mr. Webber
Empire show draws crowds despite sold out sign
The Empire displayed S R O early but manager Heilbroner refused further ticket sales and turned hundreds away. Roger Novelty company, Homer and Wallace burlesque, the Leroys German specialty, the Rogers novelty act, and McAvoys new comedy drew praise with a very funny afterpiece. The company performs again tonight.
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Empire
McAvoys
Alice
Bids Open for City Garbage Hauling Contracts
At yesterday’s public works meeting bids were read for monthly garbage hauling. Unawarded yet, proposals ranged from 68.75 to 96 dollars with several entries at 70. The new plan aims to keep city garbage boxes clean, replacing a failed previous contract. Also today a marriage took place at St Mary’s Catholic Church between Celia Rohs and Rudolph Krull with Rev Oeshtering officiating.
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Board of Public Works
P. J. Burger
John Koneman
D. C. Koch
G. M. Coleman
William McKenzie
Frank Droger
M. Singleton
G. A. Lunz
Celia Rohs
Rudolph Krull
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Father Oeshtering
Miss Kalbacher
Miss Krull
No Trace Of Stubbs In Indianapolis Case
Detectives in Indianapolis have found no trace of George Stubbs the Hamilton county farmer who left home last Thursday He told his wife he would return and drew 125 dollars from a Noblesville bank saying he would buy cattle Investigators believe he may have met foul play in Indianapolis His father ex Judge George W Stubbs questions why he would desert his wife and children while noting he could have drawn hundreds from the Noblesville bank.
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Indianapolis
George Stubbs
Hamilton County
George W. Stubbs
Noblesville
Noblesville Bank
Crown Announces More Appointments as Cuban War Push Intensifies
From Havana and via Tampa reports state rebel forces led by Maximo Gomez Lucretis and Antonis Maceo maneuver near key towns while Spanish authorities appoint Marquis of Ahumada as second in command of Cuba’s captain generalship and prepare 19 battalions for Cuba along with governor general Marin appointed for Puerto Rico.
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Havana
Maximo Gomez
Batabona
Lucretis
Juvelianos
Mantanzas
Antonis Maceo
Mantua
Pinar del Rio
Escortina
Maceo
Guine
Luque
Tampa
Fla
Madrid
Marquis of Ahumada
Cuba
Spain
Ahumada
Marin
Porto Rico
Billiard Scores Highlight Wolf Lead and Cooper Quest
Sam Wolf leads the Home Billiard hall tournament with strong runs and a late win for 100 points as I Mautner reaches 130. W P Cooper defeats Col M W Walsh 150 to 8, with high runs of 20 by Cooper and 17 by Wolf. McDonald vs Cooper and Wolf are scheduled for this afternoon and evening as standings show Wolf ahead but open for scratch players.
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Billard Hall
Sam Wolf
I. Mautner
Mr.Mautner
W. P. Cooper
Col. M. W. Walsh
Wolf
Mautner
Cooper
Walsh
J. D. McDonald
Mr. Wolf
D. H. Baldwin Co Promotes Second Hand Instruments
The D. H. Baldwin Co at 98 Calhoun Street advertises the best bargains in second hand pianos and organs with a two year exchange option at the original price. Second hand organs from five dollars and pianos from thirty five dollars are offered, emphasizing the Calhoun Street location.
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D. H. Baldwin Co
Calhoun Street
D. H. Batpwin & Co
Calhoun St
Deaths and Funerals Knapp Sister of Calvin Anderson
Mrs. Lydia Knapp sister of Calvin Anderson of 123 West Wayne street Marion Ohio died at her home Sunday evening. The funeral will occur Wednesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs.
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Lydia’ Knapp
Calvin Andersonr
West Wayne Street
Marion, O
Saloon Fight Sparks Forgery Case and Bound Over Brother
A court round up details a youth, Fred Beyerlein, accused of forging notes involving his father and others after an assault on his father. Billy Krohn is bound over for assault with intent to kill following a pub brawl where a knife was used. Other court notes include appeals, suits, and a commission in lunacy.
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Fred Beyerlein
Young Beyerlein
Justice Bullerman
George Schuefenecker
George Sengarlain
Charles Seibert
L. H. Nelson
Theresa Sunderland
Justice McDaniel
George L. Byers
Union Central Life Insurance Company
Frederick Webber
Fanny Ross
Erie Street
Justice France
Nebeker Withdraws as Gowdy Heads for Unanimous Win
In Indianapolis on January 28 the Republican state committee had not yet met when Nebeker announced his withdrawal. Gowdy is expected to win unanimously. The race now centers on the secretary position with Mansfield Lichner and Brown among the main contenders and no clear outcome yet.
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Indianapolis
Republican State Committee
Nebeker
Gowdy
Mansfield
Muncie
Lichner
Princeton
Brown
Franklin
BRENZINGER BAKERY AD AND BOXING RESULT
The page blends a humorous toast to BRENZINGER BAKERY BREAD with a note that the honeymoon ended as the oven failed to feed. A moral about choosing bread appears before a boxing report: Dan Creedon defeats Jem Smith in two rounds in London with Creedon weighing 162 and Smith 180 pounds.
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London
Dan Creedon
Jem Smith
Creedon
Smith
Grea
Rige
Sha
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Vain
Rockhill
Kellar
Grant Atterbury
Mann
Judiciary Committee
Chicago City Railway
Evening Post
Columbia City News
Stubbs
Indiana
Antilles
Coopel
Gradi
O. B
Sess
Johnson
KNAPP
Rascal
Billy Krohn
Brenzinger’s Bakery Bread
Brenzinger’s Bakery
Life
Brenzinger
Tom
Ned
Creedon Whips
Wallace Bruce
Shakespeare
Temple
Meyer Bros
Edmunds & Law
Ossian
And
Fur House
V. Gutermuth
D. Monahan
Hatter
Cleary
Hamison
Washington St
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