Allen County Democrats Prepare for Nomination Primary
Allen County Democrats gather for their nomination primary to select Republican congressional and state delegates. The overflow meeting discussed March 14 as the primary date, ballot preparation, precinct voting sites, and costs not exceeding about 275 dollars. The committee outlined voting precincts, confirmed precinct workers, and assigned expense assessors to candidate costs.
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Allen County
Democratic County Central Committee
Court House
Berghoff
Fatal blasting accident halts Bessemer & Lake Erie work near Osgood
In Greenville Pennsylvania a blasting accident on the new cut off of the B & L E railroad near Osgood injures seven workers and leaves one man missing. Superintendent Thomas McConville of Scranton suffers a fractured skull and leg injuries while the others, all Italians, are listed as fatally injured or severely hurt as search efforts continue. A mob seeks foreman Charles Haggerty who fled after the blast.
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Greenville
Bessemer & Lake Erie
Osgood
Here
Thomas McConville
Scranton
American Bridge Company
McConville
Charles Haggerty
Fort Wayne Gas Aids Anderson Gas Shortage
The Anderson Fuel Company now Fort Wayne Gas Company enters Grant county to boost supply. It leases land in Fairmount township to lay a pipeline across D. B. Johnson’s farm toward Summitville and drills wells to increase output. Grant County’s gas field is tapped to help Fort Wayne customers.
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Anderson
Ind
Anderson Fuel Company
The
Fort Wayne Gas Company
Grant County
Fairmount
Henry de
Shor
FE. C. Leach
D. B. Johnson
Summitville
Presbyterian Declares Predestination Harmony With God’s Love
The Philadelphia based Presbyterian committee on creed revision adopted a declaratory statement on the third chapter of the confession of faith. It says predestination aligns with God’s love for all mankind and that no one is condemned except for personal sins. It also covers elect infants, stating infants dying are included in grace and not lost. The committee denies infant damnation and calls the declaration unanimous.
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Philadelphia
Presbyterian Committee On Creed Revision
Presbyterian Church
Plans Drawn for Three Fort Wayne Depots Along Line
Architect Loney submitted to General Manager Nelson plans for waiting stations along the line between Fort Wayne and Huntington. The Fort Wayne and Southwestern Traction company will build depots at the McCulloch Bush and Peters farms southwest of Fort Wayne to improve patron welfare.
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Loney
Nelson
Fort Wayne & Southwestern Traction Company
Here
Huntington
McCulloch, Bush and
Peters Farms
Fort Wayne
Boer Leader Seeks Permission to Strike in New Orleans
General Samuel Pearson, representing the Boers in the United States, sent a bold letter to President Roosevelt from New Orleans on February 1. He accuses English officers of using New Orleans as a base for military operations in South Africa and asks to be allowed to strike at British forces, warning of possible action if ignored. No official reply has been reported, fueling speculation of sensational moves in New Orleans.
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Washington
Samuel Pearson
United States
Roosevelt
New Orleans
South Africa
Pearson
Washington, D. C
South African Republic
Chalmette
United States Circuit Court
Eastern District of
Louisiana
Parson
Federal
Edward VII
Port Chalmette
General Pearson
President's Son Improves Sickness at Groton School
Theodore Roosevelt Jr remains comfortable with no change in symptoms as doctors predict. Mrs Roosevelt arrived to stay by his side at the Groton school while President Roosevelt wires updates. Gardner family offers hospitality to Mrs Roosevelt during the visit as students depart for home.
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Groton
Mass
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Roosevelt
W. B. Gardner
Gardner
PrinCe Henry and the Newspapers
Washington describes how newspaper delegates and the German embassy sought seating for Prince Henry’s Meteor launch and the special train. A limited six seats will be reserved equally for American press and German newspapers to avoid favoritism. Shooters Island launching accommodations are arranged by Wallace Downey of New York City for eligible applicants.
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Washington
Prince Henry
Germany
Shooters Island
Wallace Downey
No. 12
Broadway
New York City
Kerr Murray Manufacturing Posts $100000 in Book Orders
The Kerr Murray Manufacturing company reports a strong week with contracts exceeding $100,000. President A D Cressier assigned orders for gas apparatus and machinery to Seattle St Thomas Oshkosh La Crosse La Selle Bedford Cleveland Altoona Fremont Winchester and more. Contracts from Peru La Selle Gas and Electric and Danville Gas Electric and Street Railway for two 190000 cubic foot storage gas holders with steel water tanks were secured. It remains the state’s only maker of gas holders with one other firm west of Pittsburg and east of the Pacific coast.
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Kerr Murray Manufacturing Company
A. D. Cressier
Seattle
Wash
St. Thomas
Ontario
Oshkosh
Wis
la Crosse
la Selle
Bedford
Ind
Cleveland
Ohio
Altoona
Ill
Freemont
Winchester
Peru-La Selle Gas and Electric Company
Danville Gas, Electric and Street Railway Company
Illinois
Pittsburg
Pacific Coast
Roosevelt Jr Improves. No Worsening at Groton School
At midnight Groton school officials reported Theodore Roosevelt Jr in slight improvement with no deteriorating condition. No cause for alarm or need for the president’s presence was indicated, easing public concern over his health.
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Groton, Mass
Groton School
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
President Roosevelt Heads to Groton for Son
President Roosevelt and Secretary Cortelyou left Washington tonight for Groton Massachusetts in a special car on the Pennsylvania line. He chose to ignore his son's physician's advice to stay and believes his presence will comfort Mrs Roosevelt during the critical three day period. Theodore Roosevelt Jr slept well and his condition was described as favorable. The president plans to remain near his son and has no announced return date.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Cortelyou
Groton
Mass
Pennsylvania Railroad
Massachusetts
Theodore
Jersey City
New York
Boston
Castro reports forces concentrated at Agua Dulce in Panama
Web S A vessel from Cure brings General Castro's official report stating his forces are concentrated at Agua Dulce and that he has not been attacked. He cites scarce provisions in revolutionary camps and reports Major Tayan died of fever after initial clashes with General Herrera's troops. General Triane named to receive the crmer President Pinca sold to Colombia by Chile. The government circles welcomed the news.
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Panama
Web S
Cure
Overnor
Castro
Agua Dulce
Tayan
Herrera
Triane
Crmer
Pinca
Colombia
Chile
Record price for Chicago board seat set at 4300
The Sibley estate of Rochester New York, controlling elevators and storehouses in Chicago, sold its membership on the local board of trade for 4300 dollars net to the seller, a record price for a seat.
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Chicago
Sibley Estate
Sibley
Rochester
N. Y
Board of Trade
Shortage Seen At Platte Valles Bank
Nebraska Feb a state bank examiner reviewing the failed Platte Valles bank of Bellwood says indications point to a 200000 shortage. Cashier Nines Gould and bookkeeper Richard Gould are jailed on forgery charges. Evidence suggests funds were paid to grain brokers and steps will be taken to recover the money.
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David City
Neb
Platte Valles Bank
Bellwood
Nines
Richard Gould
General Funston Seeks Three Month Sick Leave
Kansas City dated February 8 General Funston's physician will forward a certificate to the war department Monday requesting an extension of the general's leave of absence by three months. Dr F F Robinson says Funston cannot regain normal strength for six months and needs comparative quiet. He could serve in a limited role at home but returning to the Philippines could endanger him. Robinson notes his condition has improved recently.
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Kansas City, Mo
Philippines
Robinson
Punston
Ireland centers of anxiety for British government
London reports Ireland has become the chief center of immediate anxiety for Britain as Lord Salisbury warns of a crisis. The premier fears an Irish government with arms and Irish-American support, while Irish leaders push home rule and anti-Boer sentiment fuels political maneuvering. Morley’s call for home rule gains new force amid growing league influence.
Ewing Street Route Favored in Franchise Talks
The special council committee on inter urban railroads neared a conclusion on a Fort Wayne and Southwestern franchise. It grants a right of way on Baker Ewing and Pearl to Harrison, then north to Columbia and east to Calhoun, with a potential loop via Fort Wayne Traction lines. trailers may be allowed but likely removed. The panel discussed signing process and will report to the committee of the whole Tuesday evening.
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Shambaugh
Doughman
Fort Wayne & Southwestern
Fort Warne & Southwestern
Baker, Ewing
Pearl Streets
Harrison
Harrigan
Columbia
Calhoun
Fort Wayne Traction Company
Calloun
West Main Streets
Conay
Harrison and Clumbia Street
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Brink
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James Aiken
F. C. Boltz
Aaron Reichelderfer
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James Noonan
Michael Sheridan
Melching
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Stout
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Healy
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Cittorney Shambaugh
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Jenney Firetrie Light and Power Company
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