Great Battleship Construction Debate Splits Congress
Washington debate centers on building a new battleship either in a government yard or by private contract. Proponents argue lower costs and quicker completion via private firms, while others push for Brooklyn yard construction citing existing capacity and political patronage. The battle pits economy against federal control as lawmakers weigh where to lay the keel.
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Washington
Navy
House Committee On Naval Sfairs
Senate
United States
Naval Committee
Brooklyn
Congress
New York
Government
Connecticut
Brooklyn Yard
Ars
Society Notes Show Local Guests Over Holidays
Society items from Milwaukee list guests and travelers for holiday visits. Many locals and relatives visit from Chicago, Kansas City, Notre Dame, Michigan, and other places, with engagements and a Christmas recital upcoming at Conservatory Hall featuring pianist Edward Baxter Perry.
Courts Hear Damages and Divorces in Local Sessions
A flurry of cases occupies the circuit and superior courts. Grace Eckert gains a restraining order against John C. Eckert as divorce proceedings begin. Cornelia Starr seeks a legal separation after 25 years of marriage amid concerns over temper and conduct. A 1500 damages claim by John Wilhelm against Port Warner Gas and others stems from a December 1904 gas explosion caused by alleged mains leakage. Several other cases include dismissed actions by Belleville Bank and Trust and Rempet Foundry against Rhinesmith & Simonson, and a ditch dispute appealed for the Beckett et al. group. Attorneys include B. Colerick, Wood & Townsend, Calhoun and Lewis, Ballou & Hoffman, and others.
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Johnson
Eel River Township
Heaton
Belleville Bank and Trust Company
Rempet Foundry Company
Rhinesmith & Simonson
Grace Eckert
O'Rourke
John C. Eckert
Wood & Townsend
William Beckett
C. W. Porter
Philip! Journal-Garetts
Calhoun and
Lewis Streets
Cornelia Starr
William H. Starr
Ballo
Battlefleet size debate and stockholders meeting
Notice discusses Roosevelt's stance on battleship size versus foreign fleets and hints at navy spending of about 40 million dollars. It covers plans to recruit the navy to full strength and mentions delays from Senator Hale. Also announces the annual meeting of People's Trust and Savings Company on Calhoun Street Fort Wayne on January 7 at 7:29 p.m. Ad ends with unrelated verse and an ad for Setin skin powder.
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Roosevelt
Nolief
Admiral Capp
Hale
Maine
Nual
People’s Trust and Savings Company
Company
St. Calhoun Street
Fort. Warie
Mdonald
Aurentz Candies for Christmas Display at Patterson-Firichler Co
Advertises Aurentz candies for Christmas with mail orders and fast service. Claims best selection of trunks and a known name in confections.
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Patterson-Fi Richer CO
Mergenthehm Great Millinery Sale Adverts Big Reductions
Mergernthelm's store at 704 Calhoun Street offers 50 percent off all hats both trimmed and untrimmed with 25 percent off on baby bonnets ostrich plumes feathers flowers and various hat accessories. No rods charged during the event. Journal Gazette want ads yield results.
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Mergentheim
Calhoun St
Desperate assassination attempt hits Chicago judge
In Chicago on December 31 Judge Charles Cutting of the probate court narrowly escaped death when Frank Ellerbrock fired a revolver in the hallway. Cutting overpowered the assailant, deputies seized the weapon, and Ellerbrock was captured. Court officials report Ellerbrock is insane and sought the estate of his sister, believing he had been cheated. The incident was referred to the grand jury which returned indictments for attempted murder and weapons charges.
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Chicago
Charles 5. Cutting
Probate Court
Frank F_llerbrock
California Avenue
Ellerbrook
Culling
Halr
Criminal Court
Ellerbrock
Judge Cutting
Judge Courthigst
Broderick and
Wilson
Judge Cut
Steinert
Gollee
Cutting
Wilerbrock
Eberbrock J
Bes
Bilerbrock
Slater
Hilerbrock
Kohlsaat
Patten
Elerbrock
Eberbrock
Koblsaat
Triat
Grand ‘Jury
Andrus of New York Plays Santa Claus in Congress
Representative John E Andrus of New York, the wealthiest member, handed out new two dollar bills to page attendants, ushers, waiters, and staff in the House, but the gifts hardly dented his thirty five million dollar fortune. He delighted recipients and drew the crowd, with hopes others may imitate his generosity.
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Andrus
New York
Santa Claus
Washington
John E. Andrus
Congress
Evers
Br. Andrus
Work progresses on Lafayette extension line
Chief Engineer H T Weber reports the Lafayette extension construction near Fort Wayne progressing well despite bad weather. Twelve miles of track laid, three bridges installed, four miles of ballasting done, and seventy teams at work grading. Once finished, cars will run as tracks are ready.
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Bngineer
H. T. Weber
Jogansport
Lafayette
Fort Wayne & Wabash Valley Traction Company
Kuntington Power
Jhouse
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Tribune
Chicago Life
The
Worker's Magazine
Ernment Yard
Plan—President
Cinteu
Louisiana
Milwaukee
Leslie Tucker
Snediana Holis
Medical College
Tema Ward
Emma E. Fleming
Esther Fleming
Florence
Willan
Edward L. Gilbert
Kansas City
City
Walter Gusching
Notre Dame
Mr. Warold Stark
Appleton
Wis
Roscoe Heaton
Michigan University
Mise Kite Klrotner
Preble
Ind
Laure Gretter
Liz-Gwinney Avenue
George Ost
Henry V. Staples
Montagne, Mich
Miss Barnes
Chigage
Mamie Trent
Guthrie Center
Iowa
Sirs
G. B. M. Bawer
Glena Ayers
Ant Chilly Dren
8. A. Ayers
Montpelier
J. Savin
Boston
Stell—Fischer
Cora Fischer
Laura Stell
Munlington
Anta M. Buzzard
Dawson's Treat
J.M. Canse
Simpson M. E. Church
Huntington Fire Department
Huntington
Perry Township
Rosa Tonkel
Samuel M. Foster
Anthony Wayne Club
Young Women's Christian Association
Miller
West Jefferson Street
Edward Baxter Perry
Iiss
Rose B. Johnson
Conservatory Hall
Perry
Ely
Stein Bloch
Schaffner & Marx
Vatterson-Fletcher CG
Aurentz
Mergenthelm
Journal Gazette
Chisago
Judge Knecks
Bown
Fant
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
H. H. Rogers
New York Optical Society
Jow Ratna
Fort Wayne Loan Company
Galhoun Street
Fort Wayne
Boye
Selina
Se Attac Koch Construction Company
West Jatterson
Mrs
H. Pfeiffer & Son
Columbia St
Trotley Road
Bostt Park
Charles Murdock
Tafaratte
Fort Wayne & Webash Valley ‘Traction Company
W. V. Stuart
Lafayetts
C. D. Zany
Thomas Elvntt
Chrcinai
Bay Ruy Avenue
St. Patterson-Vurtcher
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