Trouble at Johannesburg Brews Again with Arrests
Johannesburg reports unsettled conditions with rumors of new arrests of prominent figures. General Joubert leads a march through the city, flag in view, amid ongoing instability and potential coups signaling broader regional tension.
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Johannesburg
Joubert
Transvaal
South Africa Republic
Formosa
San Francisco
Tokio
Foochow
Thipek-Tamsui
Social entertainments fill last night in town
The Standard club staged a musical and dramatic program at their hall featuring the one act comedy An Account of a Bracelet followed by a 12 piece dance. Miss Minnie rank Recitation and violin solo performances highlighted the evening. An Irish American club hop at True Blue armory drew over 50 couples with supper to close the night. A Jubilee Concert at the A M E church benefited the Hamilton Colored Cornet band with strong solos and chorus, and Queen Esther Lodge Daughters of Tebakah hosted a late social at Mr W S Catshall’s residence with music and dancing and supper.
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Standard Club
Ninde
Minnie Rank
Emma Rothschild
Emma Strass
Isadore Pottlitzer Jacob Meyers
True Blue Armory
A. M. E. Church
Hamilton Colored Cornet Band
Indulgence Case Surges to 3500 Dollar Assessment
January 31 court action in St Paul yields a verdict of 3500 dollars against Thomas Jebb in an illicit oscillation matter. The proceedings reveal an unusual, costly dispute centered on indulgence and a monetary claim.
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Thomas Jebb
Br. Pauw
Mion
St.Paul
Thomas
Jebb
Suit of the Century divisive case in Green Bay
Stanislaus Darkowski filed for divorce from Katherine Darkowski in Green Bay while he awaits trial for murder in Brown County Jail. The suit cites desertion and abandonment and notes a confessed murder to Chicago police. the defendant is said to have burned the woman's body in an open fire.
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Green Bay
Wis
Wisconsin
Stanislaus Darkowski
Katherine Darkowski
Brown County
Dazkowski
Chicago
Slaughter Reported After Zeitoun Battle
Constantinople dispatch dated January 28 says a fierce clash between Turkish troops and Armenian forces at Zeitoun left a very large number dead. About 1200 wounded reached Marash with many dying on the road or there. Prisoners were brutalized. several Armenians were arrested in Zeitoun. The Marash governor’s reconciliation efforts failed.
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London
Constantinople
United Press
Marash
Zeitoun
Nicholson law decision grants saloon license in Brazil
Judge McGregor ruled that a remonstrant may withdraw his signature from a remonstrance. Quinlan, who operated a Parke county saloon, had sought a license after a remonstrance with over 200 signatures blocked him. The ruling overturns Parke county practice and allows the withdrawal of names.
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Brazil
Ind
MceGregor
Nicholson
James Quinlan
Parke County
Quinlan
White
Circuit Court
McGregor
Spirit Visits Neil Punches in Haunting Hallucination
Bristow Indiana January 31. Neil Punches a wealthy Elkhart county farmer reports nightly visits by a spirit that unlocks his bedroom door and joins him at the dining table. The spirit claims a treasure hidden in his orchard and orders him to dig. Neighbors report him hauling dirt as he searches for the gold. He is about 60 years old.
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Bristow
Ind
Neil Punches
Elkhart County
Punches
New County Board Plans Outlined in South Beyp
South Beyp Ind Jan 31 The new board of county commissioners and non partisan citizens committee at a meeting discussed reorganizing county services and the formation of a citizen advisory panel. Ice Cream and Sherbets made every day at Seidels was noted in an unrelated ad snippet.
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Seidel’s
South Beyp
Ind
New ‘Board
FARMER HEALER SNAKES OIL IN BELVIDERE ILLINOIS
Illinois man Burley Ayers travels with a mysterious healer named Hammond claiming control by a deceased German doctor. The healer cures many, refuses money, and works to rest. crowds overwhelm his farm and a hotel room as townsfolk seek relief. Hammond plans a Chicago visit for rest amid ongoing demand.
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BeLvipere
Ill
Belvidere
Chicago
Hammond
Burley B. Ayers
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Road
Julien
Citizen of Michigan Aims to Form Canal Group
Laporte Indiana January 31 The citizen of Michigan to have formally organized a movement to construct a ship canal. Local officials report interest from business leaders and residents in pursuing a waterway linking lakes with the Chicago area. The plan envisions economic growth and improved trade routes.
Railroad Men Dismissed In Sensational Wabash Row
In Wasap Ind on January 31 four Big Four officials were retired or dismissed. William Green superintendent of bridges, Robert Melrose roadmaster, James Moore chief clerk, and James McLaughlin section foreman were let go after questions about material accounting and internal reports. General managers Schaff and Van Winkle ordered the removals amid rumors of misconduct. Superintendent Blizard said resignation or dismissal of conspirators was necessary.
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Wasasp
Ind
William Green
Robert Melrose
James Moore
James McLaughlin
Michigan
Big Four
Cincinnati
Schaff
van Winkle
Wabash
Norman Beckley
Wabash & Michigan
Blizard
Temperance group protests christening of warship Kentucky
The executive committee of the Kentucky W C T U met in Lexington on January 31 and drafted a protest against using whisky in the christening of the new warship Kentucky. Committee members include Frances E Meauchamp, president, and Nellie P.
Ship christening plan stirs Kentucky whisky debate
Arnspiger as secretary Annie McClelland and Wilen Bryan discuss protested ship christening. The board delays releasing the protest copy until mailed to Secretary Herbert and Harriet Richardson who selected by the secretary to christen the ship. Richardson defends premature W CTU action and seeks to christen with old Bourbon noting Kentucky whisky ties.
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Arnspiger
Annie McClelland
Wilen Bryan
Herbert
Harriet B. Richardson
Richardson
Kentucky
United States
Billiard clashes mark afternoon play and late cues
Walsh neared 90 while Mautner stood at 124 as Mautner’s best run reached 13 and Walsh’s 7. Evening match saw Crall top 100 before Thomas closed within 24 of 130 as Thomas scored 1 and Crall 8 in highest runs. Mautner, c and McDonald to meet cues.
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Walsh
Mautner
Thomas
Crall
McDonald
Venezuelan Commission to Search Archives Abroad
The Venezuelan boundary commission met and plans to send many members to Europe within two months to examine archives in France Spain and Holland. Assistant Secretary Provost will travel to Madrid to access records linking to the case with Senor Depoy Delome promising full cooperation. Old English maps from Coro Venezuela indicate 1704 British Guiana boundaries aiding the commission.
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Wasurineron
France
Spain
Holland
Europe
Provost
Madrid
Great Britain
United States
Venezuela
Peralta Reavis
Senor Depoy Delome
The
Hague
Kenown
Caracas
Coro
Falcon
British Guiana
Boundary Commission
Cleveland
Narrow Escape On Bush Building Rope Incident
Chas A. Mayers, a workman on the Bush building on Columbia street, was hoisted head down to the sixth floor when a rope around his legs caught him. An employee rescued him quickly as the mechanism mystery remains. Eddie Osenbaugh, four, of Simon Street, fell while playing with a clay pipe, the stem piercing his windpipe. doctor reports the injury not serious.
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Chas A. Mayers
New Bush
Columbia Street
Mayers
Eddie
John Osenbaugh
Simon Street
Westminster Church Musical Feast Delights Echoing Classics
A program at Westminster church features Suppe overtures including Poet and Peasant and Night in Venice, interludes like Cavalleria Rusticana, and Martha. performances by Reineke's orchestra with organ and piano, plus singers Caldicott Bash Adams Root and Jennison, presenting a mix of operatic and popular pieces.
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Westminster Church
F. von Suppe Reineke
Foot
Graham
Sales
Caldicott Bash
Aee
Adams
Holy City
Mr. Bash
Venice
Lucantontr
Mrs. Root
Airon
Seecee
Jennison
Cavalleria Rusticana
Mascagnio Reineke
Root
Dera
Parry Miecars
Bash
Martha
Flotow Reingke
The Empire Royer Company Presentation
The Royer Company drew a fair sized audience last night in a modest venue. The report notes the performance drew local residents and attendees expressed interest in future showings.
Humane Officer Warns Parents Over Neglect on Chicago Street
Humane Officer Schlaudroff visited Chicago street yesterday to safeguard several children amid alleged degradation. He warned Mrs. Margaret Fry at 32 Chicago street to reform or face prosecution for harboring children in a house of ill fame. He also aided Mrs. Casteel seeking homes for her two boys due to reduced means and warned other parents to care properly for their offspring or face action.
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Humane
Schlaudroff
Chicago Street
Margaret Fry
Casteel
Scheme Devised to Extend Tickets for Grand Army Camp
A civic plan proposes 15 day ticket limits with option to extend to 30 days by paying the fare difference. Chairman Caldwell will refer the proposal to association members for action. Meanwhile, rail workers and shops across several lines are noted in local transfers, promotions, and incidents including a near severed finger, new machinery, and personnel changes.
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Grand Army
St. Paul
Caldwell
Western Passenger Association
Unique Fort Wayne relic tied to 100000 estate
A Dublin born former United States secret service agent, Mrs. Mary Ann Murkarthdril Welsh, aged around 78, lives in a rickety Fort Wayne house filled with globe troves and pebble wreaths. She recently learned a Chicago contact says she inherited about 100000 from her mother, with her LaPorte nephew as co heir.
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South Wayne
Fort Wayne
Post
United States Secret Service
Welsh
For Sale Entire household furniture and effects
Private sale offers almost new furniture and household items used less than a year. Everything selling at a great sacrifice as owners leave city. Sale ends February 1. Call 107 East Washington Street any time.
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East Washington Street
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