Tragic Death of Fireman Goodwin on Pennsylvania Line
A Pennsylvania Railroad engine crew near Mevaila Ohio lost a fireman Goodwin killed instantly when a west bound freight train struck them as they walked on the main track after the siding. Engineer Wagner was seriously injured and to Ada for care. Goodwin, about 23 and unmarried, hailed from Walla Tah. His body was sent for burial, colleagues praise his honesty and steadiness.
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Young Seamen Ordered to Their Posts at Norfolk and Philadelphia
The five conscripts and two crews of volunteers were instructed to report today for immediate deployment. The two tugsmen will proceed to the Norfolk Navy Yard in Virginia, while the five others are to Philadelphia for stationing, marking a swift mobilization of new Navy personnel.
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House Passes Claim Bill On Steel Loom Imports
In Washington on December 5 the House approved a bill to settle claims by importers of steel looms from 1879 to 1882 who paid 45 percent ad valorem duties. The measure, about $350,000, directs payment to Smith, Meyer and Pelz, with $50,000 additional compensation for congressional Treasury members. An act also allowed certain individuals to accept gifts from foreign governments, including Captain B. A McCalle and others from agriculture.
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Unclear Names Prompt Offshore Briefly Mentioned
Fragmentary OCR text mentions officials and persons such as Okerman and Tolman Smith in a garbled river commission context. The readable parts suggest a nominal list or note but lack coherent events or outcomes to summarize clearly.
Funeral rites conducted by women at Rose Hill
In Chicago today a funeral service was held where women led prayers and psalms over the casket. The deceased was Sarah Oliver Monahan, ninety, daughter of Joseph Oliver of the Continental Army. She was buried by Daughters of the Revolution as per her last wish.
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Grain elevator burned in Bluppton fire
Bluppton Ind. Der. C F Davison's grain silo and barn were destroyed by fire this morning. Loss about 3500 dollars with 1500 dollars insured. Fire started in the hollow room.
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Anti-Trust Bill From Mr Littlefield May Become Law
Washington reports a favorable House committee vote on Mr Littlefield's proposed anti trust act. The bill would require interstate and foreign commerce corporations to file annual reports with the Interstate Commerce Commission, disclose ownership, structure, finances, earnings, taxes, and assets, and imposes a 1 percent tax on unpaid capital stock. Enforcement would rest with the Attorney General, aided by the commission, and suits could be filed in federal courts. exemptions apply to capital stock under 600000.
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Pennington’s Elusive Promoter Tricks Wisconsin into Chase
Wisconsin creditors hunt for J B Pennington the promotion and inventor missing since he fled to Cincinnati with a steam launch and an automobile. Reports say he charmed Cincinnatians at the St Nicholas hotel and Horlats while writing fraudulent checks and courting society women. His tangled past includes a 1895 hotel Agiess stay with Mrs Durant and a clandestine marriage to Mrs Pennington, now separated.
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Milwaukee Dispatches
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Alice Durant
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England
Ill form gives slim chance. judge critically ill
A chaotic court note from LaPorte Indiana reports a judge named Frank Ont in poor health, described as critically ill with little hope for recovery. The chaotic text mentions Crompacker Vorner and a county, with vague references to medical condition and removal, implying a disrupted legal proceeding.
Wiping Out Saloons in Adams County Turned Down
Special to the Journal Gazette reports Monroe township in Indiana will have no saloons after county commissioners refused saloon licenses for Berne and Monroe. A remonstrance by 896 of 420 voters blocked licenses, giving remonstrator Tl. M. Ray power to oppose future applications, with assistance from the state temperance league.
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TecaTuh
Ind. Bee
Monroe Township
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Monroe
Jacob Preisneman
Jacob Hunsicker
Voth
Tl. M. Ray
State Temperance League
Decatur Mayor Shows Partiality to Slot Machines
Special to the Journal Decatur Indiana reports Mayor Cals fee favors slot machines. He ordered police to remove all Beway machines but will allow all other arcades and gambling devices to operate unmolested.
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Decatur
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Cals Fee
Estate valued at fifty thousand dollars in Valparaiso
A court report from Valparaiso details the will of Mitchell Laforce of Canada naming John Clifford and Mrs Daniel Magee of Valparaiso and Adeline Sleyes of Chicago as heirs with an estate valued at about $50,000. Vera reached the town today by train and the matter involves a probate proceeding and distribution of assets among the named relatives.
Anderson Chosen to Replace Baker as Federal Judge
The White House announced that A. B. Anderson of Crawfordsville will become United States district judge in Indianapolis, replacing John H. Baker. The selection followed a conference with President and Senator Fairbanks, with Landis and other Indiana supporters pushing for Anderson.
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Crawfordsville
United States
Indianapolis
John H. Baker
Fairbanks
Knox
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Charles B. Landis
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Enos H. Nebek
Covington
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bill to abolish truant officer gains support at Hammond
Crown Point Indiana Representative T N Beckman will introduce a bill at the coming legislature session to abolish the county truant officer. He argues the office is unnecessary and that township trustees should handle truancy as part of their duties to reduce state burden. Beckman promotes economy and aims to save thousands of dollars. Mayor Knotts of Hammond and Senator Bell back harbor related measures to aid Hammond and East Chicago. A plan to dig Lake Michigan channel to Calumet near Hammond could give East Chicago navigation outlets, with local citizens largely supporting the project despite railroad and oil opposition.
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Heneft
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Mammon
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New Company Leases Land in Oil Prospect near New Havin
Prospectors at work report delays from tool non arrival but indicate valuable oil lands near New Maven and expect oil in paying quantities soon. Eureka Oil Co has leased surrounding land and plans drilling in 30 days with one well down about 635 feet and likely to reach sand soon. Drillers work around the well as derrick and other equipment ready for active operations.
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Deerick
Anderson as a Lawyer Crawfordsville biographical sketch
Albert Barnes Anderson of Crawfordsville born Zionsville February 10 1857 is portrayed as a bold capable lawyer with a strong record. He graduated from Wabash College in 1879 as Baldwin counter and interstate contest winner and later studied law in Indianapolis. He formed a long running partnership and served seven years as prosecuting attorney while gaining notoriety in the Reeves murder trial at Tippecanoe and a later Greenfield bank case shaping public enmity with Theron S. New.
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Mine Owners Bar Men Who Led Regent Strike
Scranton Pa Del The lawyers of the mine workers continued testimony today before the strike commission on alleged blacklisting by coal companies for re employment of strikers active in the Mine Workers union. Witnesses said they had worked before the strike but lost positions after. Two blinded men injured in underground explosions testified to mine dangers. Rev J J Curran was on the witness stand as adjournment was taken.
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J. J. Curran
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Wayne MacVuagh
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Lackawanna
New York
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No Settlement Possible On Strike, Mac Veagh Says
Wayne Mac Veagh arrived from Scrafton and went to the Waldert Astoria. He stated there is no possibility of outside settlement and no conferences outside the commission except minor detail talks between counsel. The commission will continue its work to the end. Mac Veagh will go to Washington tomorrow. the visit is for business and not connected with the coal controversy.
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New York
Wayne MacVeagh
Scrafton
Waldert Astoria
MacVeasil
Boodler Convicted and Sentenced in St Louis Trial
After four days of trial Charl Deny a former brewer and director of a suburban street railway, previously a House of Delegates member, was found guilty of perjury in the suburban bill doodle deal. He faced two years in the penitentiary as punishment. Judge Krum noted lack of positive knowledge about a $75,000 deposit meant to sway votes, while prosecutor Fells argued Deny knew the money was deposited and perjured himself before the grand jury. The jury began deliberating after closing arguments.
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Lincoln Trust
Anderson mulls longevity as judge candidate amid political pressure
The text portrays Mr. Anderson resisting offers for political preferment while maintaining his law practice. He declined congressional nominations in favor of staying in his current work, despite urging from Montgomery county and district leaders. Friends praise his analytical mind, adaptability, and suitability for a judgeship, citing his strong background and connections.
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Anderson
Montgomery County
George W. Farris
Terr Haute
G. Bo
Laois
Ransed Hn Im de
Indiana Grand Amy Encampment Chairmen Named
The Committee on arrangements for Le Indiana Grand Amy Encampment has appointed chairmen of legal committees. Names listed include Tagitation Charles L. Henry for reception Morey M. Dunlap finance Joseph B. Hennings steam railroads Van Petlen electric railroads J. Van Ossinl cheeses au carria Weorge S. Parker parade and revirs Capt. A. L Makepiece commodires and reunions J. J. Farkner gaiblic ortor and avnfort Dea. Crittengeriger press and advertising John P. Sears halls and stands Daniel F. Mustaci music 8. Ft. Gheney provisions and supplies T. P. Grimes auditing Albert Lamhart.
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Guthrie man arrested on abuse warrant after disturbance
A Guthrie man identified as Wop was arrested on a warrant after police were called to a residence for a report of family abuse. Neighbors say the suspect has a history of trouble and abusing family members, with ongoing concerns voiced by a local witness named Ae Aine OMeer Sehlmateal.
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Sopp
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