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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1902

Page

5

Chief ODonahue slain by Dougherty in Hot Springs streets

In Sings Ark Nee two-h two chief of detectives Jack ODonahue was shot and killed by Frank Dougherty a race track follower during a confrontation. Dougherty claimed self defense after an alleged molestation attempt. A 16 year old boy in a buggy fired at Dougherty, who then shot himself. Doctors say he cannot die from the wounds.

Jack O’donahue Frank Dougherty Hot Springs Hot Sings Ark Nee Jack O'Donahue Frank Tiingherty Tovay Oldek Dougherty Lad Strick Donghue Sue Pratective

Motorman Crushed to Death in Indiana Train Collision

In Indianapolis a Union Traction car bound for Anderson and Miracle collided with a private car near McCombsville. Motorman Bert Braver died shortly after. several passengers were seriously or lightly injured, including Horace Wilcox with a broken shoulder and Inez Stuck with limb injuries. The crash occurred about eleven o clock this morning, leaving the Limited crowded and passengers shaken.

Indianapolis Ind Union Traction” Votepany “Limited Anderson Miracle George F. Mc Cywlach Gar Martha

Fire destroys Arbuckles refinery in Brooklyn Cooperage Shops

A December fire at Arbuckles sugar refinery in the Brooklyn Cooperage area swept through the plant injuring and killing several firefighters. Battalion Chief Thomas Coppinger died after hospital treatment, and Assistant Foreman Thomas Jeffries was found among the fallen near the blaze. Loss estimated at 100000.

Arbuckles Brooklyn Cooperace York East River Celi Asiehnel O'Tasle Thones Coppinger Thomas McGarthy Battation Coppinger Fied Foren Thomas Jeffries Watt

Mexican Churches Pillaged During Mexican War Treasure Tale

A sensational tale claims Mexican cathedrals were looted for diamonds sapphires rubies and golden images during the war. It follows treasurer Baker and a Hillsdale man who supposedly learned the hiding places beneath chapel flagstones and faced official warnings against revealing the treasure’s location.

Toledo Treen J. Baker Catholrc Mexico City Lis Veauainas College Naler Kidd Vera Bott Baker New York Hillsdale Midhlitheen Tts Biker

Elkins Donates Half Million for Orphans Home in Philadelphia

William L. Elkins of Philadelphia pledges 500000 for a Mausonie home for orphan girls. The gift, made in a lodge gathering of Free Masons of Pennsylvania, funds construction and endowment to support 140 orphans, with grand officers in attendance. The project will be located in the northern city area near Grst and aims to provide durable housing and care.

Philadelphia Willian L. Elkins Dangsters Free Masons Pennsylvania Mr. Elkins

New York News of Coal Costs and Court Delays

In New York the coal shortage and high prices hit the poor while clothing costs rise. Snow removal under Commissioner Woodbury earns praise as snow districts grow. Debates over Albany improvements, railroad charges, and currency reform push political leaders Odell and Platt to rival positions. Grocery clerks push 7 pm store closings. The German theater on Murray Street nears demolition as London New York finance ties deepen with bank consolidations shaping a stronger capital landscape. Delays in court trials linger, delaying justice after costly murder cases.

New York Eny Colonel Waring Woodbury Gividea Nto Albany Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Trists Department of Comments Odell Platt New York State Pratt Tal Thi Ketsil Thin City Boston Philadelphia Howsir Murray Street Wag Issa Towin Wighth Street Ulenter London Angio Amencan Western National Bank Western National United States Bank of Commerce Wits National City Bank Warlonal Sipre Resson Equitable Ane Blutur Mercantile Sud Hnuning Prast Nis Rolach Catherine Adams Enine Deliyg Vt Ls Sing Nee Supreme Court

Christmas at the White House A Capitol Christmas

Christmas at the White House is described with President Theodore Roosevelt hosting gifts and callers in the library after breakfast. The First Family shares occasions with guests including ambassadors and Peruvian students while other dignitaries attend a state dinner and receptions reflecting a festive White House observance.

Washington Theodore Ani Liept Perkson Luechaon Cownunder Sematari Wes Lodge John Lodge Quytin Cowles, Jr John Tot New York Charles Henry Davis Davis Messrs, Davis Robert Perguson

Cleveland Christmas at Home in New York

Ex president and Mrs Cleveland spend Christmas day at their home in New York. The holiday is observed simply with family and children, a quiet, cheerful scene as the couple welcomes the season.

Mrs. Cleveland New York Cleveland Pringvton MN. J

Emperor William and Family Light Christmas Trees in Berlin

Emperor William spent Christmas in Berlin observing the royal Christmas trees in the new palace halls. He distributed fresh minted coins to gardeners and watchmen after viewing the park and attending a 4 o'clock dinner. All imperial children were present and each had a tree matched to their age.

Berlin William Sans Sonel New Palace

King Edward and Alexandra Spend Christmas at Sandringham

London reports King Edward and Queen Alexandra Christmasing at Sandringham with royal family and Wales lines attending services and a distribution of heel and game to estate workers. Unusually cold weather hits London, a Christmas swim tradition persists, and charitable efforts rise amid unemployment distress as a severe gale damages shipping along the north coast.

London Edward Alexandra Sandringham Thay Vrines Wales Victoria Duchess of the Prince Wd Prin Charles Denmark Tondon England Battersea Park

New York Enjoys White Christmas as Snow Covers Ground

Dec 25 brought a white Christmas to New York with early snowfall surpassing expectations. As morning arrived the streets lay thickly blanketed, prompting churches to conduct special services where music was a prominent feature.

New York

Christmas charity and church services across Rome and city

In Rome on Christmas Day feasts fed the needy and sick with about 2800 meals at Grand Gowri palace. Archbishop Farley led mass at St. Patrick Cathedral while Grace M. chore and Chantel completed duties. The Subvatioarchy charity operated city wide with hospital services and prison relief. At the American embassy in Rome Ambassador Meyer and guests marked the holiday with high level greetings from European rulers and dignitaries.

Ap Patter Aller Chantel Farley St. Patviel’s Grand Gowri Palace Rome Meyer Abasce Gen Close Washington Care Ister Roosevelt

Christmas Crimes Across Several Cities Reported

In multiple towns on December 25, a series of fatal shootings and suicides occurred. In Paradise county Benjamin Rauch and his wife died after a gunman entered their home. a relative named Rauch witnessed a struggle and the killer fled. Eugene, Oregon saw George Carter Skytt and his wife killed themselves amid jealousy. Kansas City also reported William Hollaback fatally shooting his wife and attempting to harm a stepdaughter before killing himself. Madison, Indiana’s William Dormidy was shot by Frank Heilman, who then surrendered, possibly mistaking him for another man. Portions of the reports mention domestic disputes and recent separations as context.

Ter Christian CG. Rauch A. Furmer Bejamin Rauch Paradise Young Rauck Flei Hauck Kambas City Madison Ind William Dormidy Indianapolis Frank Heilman Crozier Heilman Dor. J Mihy

Race Ends In Tie Between US Battleship Boats

A three mile race between the American battleships Alabama and Massachusetts for a $1,000 stake ended in a tie with a 29 minute 28 second time. British cruiser Charybdis and torpedo boat destroyers Quail and Rock arrived at Port of Spain later that day.

Port OF Spain United States Biy Alabama Massachusetts Charyhots Quail Snd Rock AUK

Marlboro City Hall Fire Destroys Departments

A midnight blaze in Marlboro collapsed city hall causing total losses of 500000 dollars. Armory of company F and the public library were destroyed. Michael O'Brien, 40, was buried under debris and presumed fatally injured.

Armory Nf 5Th Regiment Lie Marlboro Public Michael O'Brien

Venezuela arbitration to The Hague suggested by Washington

Reports from Caracas and Paris indicate President Castro has signaled acceptance of a proposal to refer all disputes with Venezuela to arbitration at The Hague. Washington discussions followed jetty conference between President and Hay as allies push arbitration while preserving U.S. shipping interests amid blocade tensions.

Caracas Der Castro Typ Washington Nna Hague Bunal Hay Bee Castro Bowen Magnetare At Iclals Wek Hague Tribunal United States

Germans expect Roosevelt to accept arbitration offer

Berlin reports the Lokal Anzeiger says Germany excludes a 1.7 million Bolivar cash claim from Venezuelan arbitration and notes Roosevelt’s pledge to arbitrate may be linked to a quarantine of the issue. Confidence grows in Washington that Roosevelt will take the arbitration task.

Berlin Lokal Ansaleger Foreign Office Roosevelt

Italy’s Stance on Arbitration College of Powers

Italy signals openness to arbitration in the Venauelay difficulties but insists all points be submitted to the arbitrators and that Italian claims be treated on equality with other powers. The statement comes from Rome on Christmas Day, outlining conditions for acceptance of arbitration and the dispute’s scope.

Rome Italy Vena Uuelay Ditheulties Itlian

Mob Executes Black Suspect in Jail Yard at Pittsburg

A mob seized a Black man accused in a serious case, dragged him from the Pittsburg jail, and hanged him after a failed initial attempt. Police offered no protection as the rope broke and the crowd pressed the execution, while another officer died after being struck during the confrontation.

Montgomery Pittsburg Jin Gadley Mittan Geil Fim Jim Gogley Godler Godley

Quinny Vineyards Acreage and Auto Insurance Note

Readable text notes Quinny vineyards cover 239,025 acres and mentions insurance against automobile accidents. No clear dates or organizations. Source is fragmented OCR with limited factual clarity. Further details are unavailable in the readable portion.

Quinny Aggre Filte

Foreignborn Residents and Mortality Trends in the United States

A brief note discusses mortality trends among foreignborn residents in the United States, highlighting comparisons with populations in Germany and Poland. The fragment references dietary and health observations and notes variations in life expectancy across immigrant groups.

United States Wish Germany Teasl

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