Gould and friends visit Yale and Columbia City locals
Local items note Mr and Mrs T H Gould visiting Yale Indiana and Miss Marie Meyers in Columbia City with Miss Dora Weick. Will Snyder and family in Columbia City for Sunday with relatives. Vara Morgan at Findlay Ewing wedding in Huntington. Billy Crook now third baseman with Butler Indiana club Division 1 AOH to meet tomorrow. Post office Inspector Leatherman heads south after cases in the state. William Keeley family and Bridget Donahue depart for a month with relatives in Palmyra Michigan. Bertha Wilkinson to Chicago for a week with Miss Blanche Falls. Mrs N F Coleman and daughters Olive and Grace of Warsaw visiting Humane Officer Lehlandroff at 24 Michigan Avenue. Reinhard Sommers of Bloomingdale still in critical condition after heat exposure. Clara Zollars of Fort Wayne, daughter of Judge Allen Zollars, visiting the city with Mrs Olpha Prouty. Philosophical society lecture by Dr AP Buchman on Will and Karma at Berry and Harrison streets. C F Walton train master on Pittsburg Railroad in city en route to Chicago with Mrs Walton and children for Detroit. Wabash excursion to Toledo tomorrow with $1.50 round trip. departs 7:15 AM. Song Papa, You Won’t Leave My Mamma published by TW M Long in Fort Wayne. words by John K E Carson. Board of Public Works met. Thompson petitions for Heuslis Avenue grading. West Fourth Street widening postponed to Sept 6. Bank Street named for alley along Berry to Wayne. sidewalk on east side of Fourth Street approved.
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Vara Morgan
Findlay-Ewing
Huntington
Billy Crook
Fort Wayne
Butler
Bridget Donahue
Palmyra
Mich
Bertha Wilkinson
Douglas Avenue
Chicago
Blanche Falls
N. F. Coleman
Olive and
Grace
Warsaw
City
Lehlandroff
Michigan Avenue
Reinhard Sommers
Bloomingdale
Ano
Clara Zollars
Allen Zollars
Olpha Prouty
Michigan Street
Berry and
Harrison Streets
C.F. Walton
Port Wayne
Pittsburg
Toledo
Wabash Depot
TW. M. Long Publishing Company
John KE. Carson
Wabash Delivers Great Lakes Tickets to All Ports
At the Wabash ticket office a complete line of single and round trip tickets is on sale via Toledo and Detroit to all Great Lakes ports including Buffalo, Erie, Cleveland, Mackinac Island, Chicago, and Duluth aboard modern fast steel steamers. A book titled Mid-Summer Voyages outlines lake tours, costs, and times. State room reservations and tickets available. Telephone No 6. R G Trompson, Passenger and Ticket Agent.
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Wabash Ticket Office
Toledo
Detroit
Great Lakes
Buffalo
Erie
Cleveland
Mackinac Island
Chicago
Duluth
Wabash
R. G. Trompson
Maceo Elected President of Cuban Insurgent Government
News from Pimnapeurnia reports a complete Cuban insurgent government formed at Najasa after a delegate conference from all five provinces. General Maceo was elected president and a constitution was adopted creating five states under a general government modeled on the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pimnapeurnia
Najasa
Maceo
United States
State to drill 2500 foot artesian well near Holyone
Denver reports a 2500 foot artesian well will be drilled by the state near Holyone to secure a steady water supply for settlers. If the well fails, all residents in the section may relocate as natural sources cannot meet demand.
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Denver
Col
Holyone
Fort Wayne Market Prices Snapshot
Fort Wayne markets daily corrections list grain and produce prices. Wheat 65 67c oats 28 30c corn 45 48c rye 48c barley 45c butter 14 15c eggs 10c beeswax 25c lb oil meal 1.25 cwt potatoes 50c bu feathers live geese 45c rags 50c cwt hides green 7c lb hides cured 8c lb.
Franklin National Bank Closes Amid Suspension
The First National Bank of Franklin Ohio suspended operations after notice to Comptroller Ickles and order to Examiner Betts. Bank founded 1866, president C M Anderson, cashier W A Boynton. Capital $100,000, surplus $20,000, undivided profits $32,000. deposits about $100,000. assets reportedly exceed liabilities and depositors expected to be paid in full.
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C. M. Anderson
W. A. Boynton
Nelson County Whisky and drink prices raise alert
Don t go dry tomorrow cites Nelson County whisky offerings with one quarter pint items and a four pint license at 25 cents per pint Monongahela Rye priced at 40 cents per quart. Columbia s 24 East Columbia venue listed.
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Tui Columbia
East Columbia
Williams Studio Cabinets Standout in Calhoun Corner
Photographs advertise Williams studio at Calhoun and Columbia Streets offering the cheapest and best cabinets in the city. The notice highlights cabinet options and affordable pricing for local customers.
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Williams’ Studio
Calhoun and
Columbia Streets
Donizetti Writes Lucrezia Borgia in a Month
In 1834 Mercadante, suffering weak eyes, asked Donizetti to compose an opera for Milan. Donizetti approved Romano's libretto and within a month produced Lucrezia Borgia, a triumph hailed as a splendid victory of contemporary art.
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Mercadante
Scala
Milan
Donizetti
Romano
Lucrezia Borgia
Japanese doctor's bill custom challenges modern practice
A Japanese physician gives no bill for medical services. Instead, after treatment, a present is offered by the patient or friends as fair compensation. The doctor accepts with a smile, bows, and expresses thanks, reflecting the culture's strict honesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Orphan Defends Self In Court With Poignant Lament
A tiny orphan in Almer faced theft charges and sobbed, saying if kindred had died and the bad thrived, no doubt he would be no better. The report notes harsh feelings in New York and a tour guiding guests through the city. A Nickel Plate advertisement offers a summer art souvenir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darkey
Almer
Volume of Business Shrinks As August Trade Slows
Dan & Co reports a general volume decline in August due to usual August lull, with July inflation faded. Some industries show growth, fall prospects depend on crops, while industrial troubles lessen. Wheat prices drop 8 34 cents and corn 4 14 cents while pork and lard rise slightly. Iron prices edge up on heavy buying by major firms. galvanised wire and wire rod prices rise. wool and cotton goods demand varies. Failures: 22 in the U S, 4 3 in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dan & Co
United States
Canada
Boston Amateurs Beat Derby Nine In England
In Derby on August 24 the Boston amateur baseball team played a keenly watched match against a local nine. A large crowd witnessed the visitors win 6 to 5, keeping the contest tight throughout with notable pitching and timely hitting.
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Boston
California Exhibits Leave for Atlanta Exposition
Five car loads of California exhibits departed San Francisco for the Atlanta exposition last night. The remaining items will be sent forward in a few days. A bargain ad appears in the Truga-Post want column.
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San Francisco
California
Truga-Post
Paris End of the Wire Suspects Navy Move in Waller Case
A Paris cable reports the French government granted permission for a U S embassy representative to visit John L Waller in prison but cautions no further steps until case papers arrive Officials note Washington pressure and say negotiations remain friendly The U S Department notes Eustis move and cites French delays amid Madagascar and Castine salute tensions shaping the Waller claim
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Paris
Navy Department
Johnny Bull
Chicago
Washington
United States
James B. Eustis
John L. Waller
Eustis
State Department
Waller
Castine
Tamatave
Madagascar
Madagaascar
Wetter
Amatare
Department
Engineers See Possible Lake Level Drop From Canal
Washington reports United States engineers studied Chicago drainage channel impact on Great Lakes levels. Findings suggest accurate prediction is difficult but potential lake level reduction could range from three to eight inches, with mean St Clair flow about 226k cfs and Niagara about 269k cfs, canal approx 10k cfs. Major Ruffner cautioned drop may not exceed 0.8 foot as Lake Carriers' Association opposes canal plans citing cross border effects on Lake Michigan Huron and Ontario levels.
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Washington
Board of United States Engineers
Poe
Ruffner
Marshall
Chicago
Great Lakes
St. Clair River
Niagara River
Lake Superior
Lake Ontario
Lake Carriers’ Association
Lake Michigan
United States
Lake Huron
Michigan
Shanghai Massacre Inquiry Commission Prisoner Claim
A London dispatch quoted Shanghai sources saying members of the Foo Chow to Cheng Tu mission investigating missionary massacres are effectively prisoners. Commander Nowell of the Detroit is said to have gone to Cheng Tu to consult with Hixson about marines for protection. Naval officials doubt the report, noting London routes and UK aims to draw the US into action.
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Washington
London
Shanghai
Foo Chow
Cheng Tu
Nowell
United States
Detroit
Hixson
Great Britain
Navy Department
Newell
London Dispatch
Legation
Indian hunting rights upheld against state law
The Attorney General directs a habeas corpus action for Bannock and Shoshone Indians jailed in Evanston Wyoming over state game violations. The case asserts treaty hunting rights cannot be nullified by state laws. Also noted is Treasury reports a large gold withdrawal lowering the New York sub treasury reserve to about 100.83 million with prior losses and deposits from syndicate and miscellaneous sources.
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Wyoming
Washington
Harmon
United States
Clarke
Indiana
Evanston
Wyo
Treasury Department
New York
County Commissioners at War over Dunning Asylum Probe
Chicago August 4 charges filed against President Healy Superintendent Morgan Commissioner Ritter and Butcher Evans in a county board inquiry into the death of Patient Pusik at Dunning asylum. Sparks flew as Kunstman Ritter and O Donnell leveled accusations of bribery favoritism and civil service violations amid stormy hearings in the county building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pusik
Dunning Hospital
Healy
Morgan
Ritter
Butcher Evans
Kunstman
Canning Asylum
Civil Service
O'Donnell
Keck
Butcher Titans
Dunning Asylum
Howard Vows A R U Is Past And Peril To Rails
Ex vice president George W. Howard, jailed for contempt, says the American Railway Union is a thing of the past and reorganizing it will fail. He notes officials have been warned against aiding the ARU and predicts most workers will ignore the Knights of Labor memo to refuse bank notes. The piece also covers related labor and political news from New York and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuicago
George W. Howard
American Railway Union
Oly
Joliet
Knights of Labor
America
Whipners at the National Game baseball results
Baseball records across league clubs show scores from Aug 24. In Philadelphia Louisville won 4 to 6, and 3 to 12 in the second game. Baltimore games had Washington 6 to 8 and 4 to 11, with Baltimore hosting. Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh 7, and New York defeated St Louis 7 to 4.
Unclear suspects in detective Powers shooting near Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids August 24 reporters have yet to obtain a solid clue on the gunmen who shot Detective Powers. Descriptions of the suspects undermine the train robber gang theory and point to a possible link with the Toledo jail break on August 17.
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Grand Rapids
Detective Powers
Toledo
Spain to Crush Cuban Rebellion as US Neutrality Questioned
Madrid reports Estrada and Cuban insurgent leaders held a Forester hall meeting with the Cuban flag displayed while funds were raised for expeditions against Spain. The Imparcial and El Nacional urge decisive acts, including 100000 troops and naval blockades, to quell the rebellion early in 1896. General Salcedo arrives at Corunna as Captain Martinez Campos is poised to sweep rebels into the sea.
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Madrid
Estrada
Forester Hall
Spain
Cuba
America
United States
Europe
el Nacional
Salcedo
Corunna
Martinez Campos
Gomez Proclaims Death In War Time Decree
Havana August 24 Maximo Gomez insurgent leader issues a proclamation sentencing a number of well known persons to death Lieutenant Antonio Ruiz leads Spanish troops against insurgents at Cayaigues Remedios district Santa Clara Rebels attack trains remove rails three insurgents killed Andras Ferrer slain by Ruiz rest dispersed Gomez Mir ambushed loses one man San Juan de Las Yeares village burned Remedios district Santa Clara province
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Havana
Maximo Gomez
Antonio Ruig
Cayaigues
Ramedios
Santa Clara
Ruiz
Andras Ferrer
Gomez Mir
San Juan de Las Yeares
Remedios
Cubans organize a republic and form government
Philadelphia reports that Cuban insurgents at Najasa organized a complete government after a provincial conference presided by General Maceo. A liberal constitution creates five states with local governors and a presidential cabinet. Najasa is named capital for defense. In Kansas City, about 100 laborers enroll at the Cuban recruiting station as General Joe Shelby vows to arrest anyone connected, led by his son Orville Shelby.
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Philadelphia
Nevas
Nujasa
Maceo
Antonio Yuilo
Carilo
Gomez
Cuba
Najasa
Kansas City
Joe Shelby
United States
Western Base Ball League Shaken Up
At a Western Base Ball association meeting in this city the Denver-Omsha franchise was revoked from D K Rowe for unpaid dues. The league disbanded Jacksonville and Springfield and will continue as a six club circuit with Lincoln Nebraska, Peoria, Des Moines, St. Joseph, Rockford, and Quincy. A new schedule is under construction.
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Porta
Urs
Western Base Ball Association
Segaion
Denver-Omsha
D. KE. Rowe
Jacksonville
Springfield
Lincoln
Neb
Peoria
Des Moines
St. Joseph
Rockford
Quincy
Widow Mila Bloomfield Ends Life in Atlanta Home
Mila Bloomfield, 21, shot herself in bed with her husband waking at 7:30 a.m. The bullet entered over her right eye as her hand rested on a revolver placed under the pillow by her husband. Bloomfield suspects the shooting was accidental. The couple had moved to Atlanta from Higgins, Illinois a year earlier.
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Atlanta
Mila Bloomfield
Bloomfield
Bloomfields
Higin
Ills
Bank Seeks Creditors After Sudden Franklin Suspension
FRANKLIN, O Aug 24 The First National bank doors failed to open as Comptroller Eckele was advised of the suspension. Depositors are expected to be paid in full, with assets reported largely exceeding liabilities, prompting widespread astonishment in the community.
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Franklin, O
First National Bank
Eckele
Lloyds Committee pushes for U.S. derelict destroy plan
London amid Aug. 24 report the Lloyds committee urged the board of trade to secure a government representative in Washington to negotiate with the United States on a joint scheme to destroy derelicts, focusing on the North Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lloyds Committee
Board of Trade
Washington
United States
North Atlantic
Miners and mechanics leave IsHPEMING by train
In IsHPEMING Michigan on August 24 striking workers depart town as strikes leaders and other union figures quietly plan to depart soon. The mass exodus appears set to weaken the strike effort and reduce organized influence nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ishpeming
Mich
Ex Governor Campbell Faces Reed in House Debates
Washington saw a dramatic clash as ex Governor Campbell challenged Tom Reed on a private claim bill. Campbell, then a new member, pressed Reed with precise questions and sharp wit, ultimately defeating Reed in the brief, heated exchange.
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Washineton
Campbell
Tom Reed
House of Representatives
Ohio
Reed
Maine
Hest
David
Grand Army Encampment Excursion Rates Set
The Twenty-ninth National Encampment at Louisville Kentucky offers one cent per mile excursion tickets from Picket Stations on the Pennsylvania Lines for September 9 10 and 11 with return limits. Southern Railway plans special rates to historic sites and industrial centers. Excursions to Chickamauga Park and Chattanooga for the dedication will be sold Sept 9 to 11. Posts may arrange group travel and agents will provide information and assistance.
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Louisville
Grand Army of the Republic
Pennsylvania
Lowries
Chickimauga National Military Park
Chattanooaa
Pennsylvania Lines
C. L. Kineann
Avent
Cleveland
Muncie Route Sells Low Fare Trips to Many Events
The Muncie Route advertises special trains with low round trip rates for events across Indiana and Tennessee. Cities include Chattanooga Greensburg Indianapolis Knoxville Louisville Washington Fort Wayne and Washington. Dates cover Sept to Oct with events such as dedications, labor day, state fair, encampment and church ceremonies. Tickets available at the north depot in Fort Wayne.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Chickamaugra
Greensburg
Ind
Y.P. Ss
Indianapolis
Knoxville
Sons of Veterans
Louisville
Muncie
New Catholic Church
Washington
B.Y. PB
North Depot
Fort Wayne
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Columbia City
Dora Weick
Will Snyder
Board of Public Works
S. Thompson
Heuslis Avenue
West Fourth Street
Berry
Wayne Streets
Clinton
Barr
Bank Street
Fourth Street
the Great Lakes
S. Bush & Co
Eckels
Betts
First National
Nelson County Whisky
Nickel Plate Road
England
Wexhlbits
Atlantea
E Clowr
Chicago's Canal
Ah Sin
Pekin
Dunning Asylum At
Howard
THE
Roosevelt
Gotham
Wine, Liquor and Beer Dealers’ Association
Cardinal Gibbons
North America
St. John
Kos
William Ford
Central News Association
Sportsman's Office
CoLtamaia
S. C
Brown
Spartanburg
Whipners
Uncle Sam
Bays
Molder
Western Base Ball League
Loung Wite
Bank
Telephone
Czar
A. Hattersley & Sons
E. Main ST
Romy
Bobilya
Barr Street
West Denald Street
D. Imbody
Spencer Cor
M In
Calhoun I
Pantitorium
Calhoun Street
J.C. Caswell
AL Pater
Malo
LM. Heyer & Bro
Calhoun
Makeas
Miss J. Haverly
H.woode
Freese & Ranke
Calhoun ST
Baraur
Danny Times-Post
South Side Wall Paper Store
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