Local notes from Bluffton reflect weddings and visits
Miss May Montgomery of Bluffton guests in the city while Mrs. W S Bush returns from West Baden Springs. Several residents travel to New York City, Detroit, and Lima. Theosophy lecture and church services slated. community events include a 19th birthday party and a bicycle record completion.
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May Montgomery
Bluffton
W.S. Bush
West Baden Springs
Woman’s Reading Club
R. T. McDonald
Esther
New York City
Justice Tancey
Owen O. Miller
Susie A. Brown
al Copinus
Harrison Street
Broadway
Rose Batson
Superior Court
A. H. Bittenger
William Batson
Mary Neidhofer
St. Martin Street
Detroit
West Main Street
Fort Wayne
Lima
James E. Cambell
Ohio
Senator Hill
Brice
William P. Whery
Theosophical Society
East Wayne Street
G. W. Brown
Jenny McClelland
North Cass Street
Carrie Doswell
Gretta Russell
Matilda Zollinger
George Trier
Jesse Brady
Glenn Avers
Samuel Schafer
Bementill
Avilla
St. Joe Hospital
Harry France
France
Wayne Township
Hicksville
Trades and Labor Council
Labor Relief Union
Marie Marsch
Wall Street
Mary and
Cora Siebold
Dora Hohnhaus
Bessie Wilson
Kate Morsch
May Russel
Gusta Gering
Marie Morsch
Maggie Clausen
Mary Quinn
Clara Langhor
Mamie Brodie
T. Speigel
Messrs
William Hartman
Louis Brodie
George Haag
Charles Young
Edward Cook
William Dammeyer
Ed Stephen
Robert J. Cook
Theodore Koch
Edwin Bittner
Charley Brown
Henry Ritter
Duffy's Affair In Mansfield Murders Probe
Prosecuting Attorney Douglass and Detective Carll from Mansfield Ohio with Detective Stoll from Fort Wayne arrived in the city to pursue Henry Duffy in a Mansfield murder case from last winter. Authorities indicate Duffy’s arrest with the Walrath gang links him to the crime as they press to bring him to trial.
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Douglass
Carll
Mansfield
Ohio
City
Pennsylvania
Stoll
Fort Wayne
Henry Duffy
Duffy
Walrath
Doctor Searles Weds Miss Edith Hendee in Rochester
Dr. J. D. Searles returned from Rochester with his new wife Edith Hendee. The marriage occurred Thursday afternoon in Rochester with Rev. Cook officiating. The couple traveled to Huntington by train No. 8. the bride, formerly employed as a stenographer in Chicago, is from Iowa.
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J. D. Searles
Rochester
Edith Hendee
Cook
Huntington
Iowa
Chicago
Huntington Democrat
Searles
Ellis Searles
the Sentinel
Fort
Raymonde at the Temple Impresses with Parisian Flair
The Masonic Temple hosted Raymonde from Dumas with Clara Morris in the title role and a strong supporting company. Critics note Morris’s enhanced presence, Colville’s Montaglin, and Shannon’s Madame Guichard, while praising the ensemble led by Edith Ellis. Conterno’s Ninth Regiment band arrives next week, and William C Andrews brings My Wife's Friend to the stage November 1 at the Temple.
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Raymonde
Dumas
Monsieur Alphonse
Masonic Temple
Clara Morris
Miss Morris
Lotta
Edith Ellis
Mittens
Miss Ellis
Mag
Conterno
Ninth Regiment
Temple
Marine Service
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Luciano Conterno
John Hazel
Williamsport
Signor
Manhattan Beach
Brighton Beach
East
Victor Herbert
State of
New York
Wm. C. Andrews
Fred Marsden
Andrews
Sol. Smith Russell
Marion Giraux
Antoinnette Walker
Minnie Monk
Albert Livingstone
H. Rees Davies
New York Herald
Pennsylvania Lines Show Fast Run From Chicago to Fort Wayne
A special train carrying the Pennsylvania general manager and officers demonstrated high speed on the Fort Wayne route. Starting at Chicago union station the run included rapid segments between Clarke Junction Wanatah Hanna Warsaw and Fort Wayne, with speeds around a mile a minute despite multiple crossings and engine changes. The trip ended near Crestline after 2 hours and 25 minutes from Fort Wayne with notable pauses at several stations.
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Pennsylvania Lines
Chicago
Fort Wayne
Pennsylvania
Wm. Heliker
Chicago Union Station
Calumet River
Clarke Junction
Liverpool
Wanatah
Hanna
Hamlet
Plymouth
Warsaw
H. Rogers
Monroeville
Dixon
van Wert
Delphos
Upper Sandusky
Deaths and Funerals in the Local Area
This morning George Donner aged 35 died of typhoid at his home at High and Orchard Mi WER. Ferdinand Meyer aged 3 died of typhoid at 120 Wallace street. Funeral for the Meyer child is Sunday at 2 PM from the parents’ home. Mrs. William Hildebrand aged 35 of Marion township died Thursday of stomach cancer leaving a husband and three children. funeral held today.
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Donner
George Donner
Corner High
Orchard Streets
Ferdinand
Ferdinand Meyer
Wallace Street
William Hildebrand
Marion Township
Reception and Dance At State Home For Feeble Minded Youth
The State Home for Feeble Minded Youth held an informal reception banquet and ball last evening. Supper was served in the dining hall and dancing occurred in the school chapel. Superintendent and Mrs Johnson organized the event to give staff social diversion after busy weeks.
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Johnson
War scare over Russo Japanese treaty sparks London debate
London editors discuss a Hong Kong advised treaty granting Russia rights on Manchuria and Port Arthur, warning it could shift power in the Far East. The Times and others call for firm action. editors urge Salisbury to seize diplomatic opportunity to deter Russia and defend balance of power.
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London
Tampa
Fla
Sam
China
Japan
Hong Kong
Russia
Liayd Tung
Port Arthur
The
Times
Manchuria
Pekin
the Times
Far East
St. James
the Standard
Standard
Salisbury
the Chronicle
England
Lord Salisbury
Stanley Urges England Peace Over Russia Clash
New York Oct 26 Henry M Stanley British member of parliament spoke on the eastern diplomatic issue. He said England need not fight Russia and praised Hinglish restraint noting commercial aims drive both sides and that China chose who governs commercial rights. He saw no cause for war and emphasized safety as the true future concern.
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New York
Henry M. Stanley
England
Russia
China
Gunboat Caridad Sunk Off Cardinal As Crew Escapes
The Spanish gunboat Caridad was sunk off Cardinal in Mantanzas province. The crew escaped in boats and the vessel will be floated once assistance arrives.
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Havana
Cardinal
Province of
Mantanzas
Doctor Warns on Diphtheria From Household Dangers
A physician from a neighboring city cites sixty diphtheria cases he treated and links most to sore necked kittens cuts and poor hygiene. He urges limiting cat play and fruit exposure and keeping milk, barrels, and decaying matter covered or removed to reduce contagious disease risk.
Returned to His First Love Episcipalian Rejoins Old Church
The Rev Walter G Clapp formerly of Nashotah Theological Seminary who left the Episcopal Church to join the Roman Catholic Church says he has returned to the Episcopal Church. He sent a letter to Bishop Nicholson confirming his mistake and submission. He now stays with the Fathers of the Holy Cross at Westminster Maryland under Bishop Nicholson's direction.
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Rome
Fathers of the Holy Cross
Westminster
Nicholson
Clapp
Nashotah Theological Seminary
Cuba Recognition Debate and Cuban Conflict Reports
Dispatch from Tampa notes Spain may seek U S recognition of Cuban insurgents and a Cuban commission debate. Reports from Havana detail arms seizures in Santa Clara and skirmishes near Remedios and Cascorro with casualties, dynamite cartridges found, and leaders urged to emigrate. In New York authorities surface a plan by Cuban sympathizers to ship ammunition.
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Tampa
Havana
de Lome
United States
Canovas
Cuevas
Mantanzas
Oliver
Varona
Castillo
Remedios
Santa Clara
Nunez
Gonzales
Adela Plantation
Uzquierdo
Santo Spritus
San Diego del Valle
Cascorro
Camaguay
Marshall
Deleros
Boza
General Lane
Fajaddo
Vuelta Abajo
New York
Health officials report continued diphtheria abatement
For the third straight day no new diphtheria cases were reported and officials anticipate ongoing decline. Only 16 homes remain under quarantine and the health board has not received any recent requests for antitoxin.
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Health Office
Board of Health
Hand crushed at work leaves Connors unable to use left hand
Frank Connors, a machinist in Pennsylvania shops, suffered a badly crushed and lacerated left hand at work last evening. Dr Siemen dressed the injury and he will be off work for some time. The notice mentions tickets to Atlanta in relation to the International starting September 15, 1805.
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Frank Connors
Pennsylvania
Dr. Siemen
Dentist Guilty in Counterfeit Plates Case in New York
Dr Orlando G Bradford convicted in New York for possession of plate printing materials used to counterfeit currency. Co defendant John Nixon acquitted. Bradford claimed he cooperated with secret service to expose the gang. Separate report notes a distilling cartel forming to regulate prices and output, with American Spirits Manufacturing Company allotted 72 percent of national production.
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New York
Orlando G. Bradford
Brockway
John Nixon
Bradford
Secret Service
American Spirits Manufacturing Company
Challenge to Welsh cyclist J Michael for world pro title races
Dixie Hines of the Quill club on behalf of John S. Johnson issued a cable challenge to Welsh champion J Michael for three pro world title races. The events would be in the United States early next season at various tracks. Distances listed include 1 5 and 10 miles with pace.
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New York
J. Michael
Dixie Hines
Quill Club
John S. Johnson
Hefty Toys Found In Transit To Mavana
Detectives seized a shipment destined for Mavana containing large heavy dolls. Each doll reportedly hid a dozen rifle cartridges, suggesting the items were more than mere playthings. officials continued to investigate the origin and intent of the shipment.
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Mavana
Jewish Women Split With WCTU Over Name Change
Chicago report notes Hannah Solomon says Jewish women cannot join the Woman's Christian Temperance Union if the word Christian remains. She cites total abstinence as incompatible with Jewish practice and explains the invitation to participate would require a name change. Despite praise for liberalism, co affiliation is deemed impossible.
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Chicago
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
British Guiana Council Rejects Maxim Gun Plan In 1890s Dispute
Washington reports reveal British Guiana high council voted 10 to 8 against Minister Chamberlain’s proposal to arm the frontier with Maxim guns and a military road, despite Cabinet backing. Debate cites defense by prestige over armament and favors building a barracks at Uruan.
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Washington
State Department
Joseph Chamberlain
Charles Lees
British Guiana
High Council
Chamberlain
High Council of
Diplomatic Corps
Olney
British Foreign Office
Duncan
Bolivar
McKinnon
Uruan
Orinico
la Guayara
Gilzean
Boundary Dispute Talks Stirring Up South American Tensions
A senior official discusses the Venezuela Great Britain boundary dispute, noting old maps and the Uruan river division, recounting incidents of Venezuelan forces arresting miners and destroying the British station. He questions U S intervention and dismisses arbitration, arguing Monroe doctrine lacks virtue for unstable South American regimes.
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State Department
Great Britain
Venezuela
Schomberg
British Guiana
England
Orinoco
No Man’s Land
California
Uruan
Stevens
United States
Baltimore Wing Shooting Champion Fred Gilbert Wins Dupont Cup
Fred Gilbert of Spirit Lake Iowa, a dark horse, wins the Dupont cup wing championship at Baltimore, matching veteran McAlester in twenty five straight birds. Captain Jack Brewer from New York barely misses the top tier in the shoot off for third and fourth.
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Baltimore
Fred Gilbert
Spirit Lake
Gilbert
John G. Messner
Pittsburg
Excursion tickets to Atlanta via Pennsylvania Lines
Three forms of excursion tickets to Atlanta for the Cotton States Exposition are on sale through Pennsylvania lines. One returns in 20 days, one for return ready, and a third valid for WW days. 20 day and until Jan 7 returnable tickets may be used anytime during the Exposition. 10 day tickets go on sale Oct 26, Nov 6, 7, 25, Dec 5 and 16 at special low rates. Details from nearest Pennsylvanian ticket agent or Fr. Wan Dusen, Chief Asst. Gen. Pas. Agt.
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Atlanta
Cotton States
Pennsylvania
Dr Spaight’s British View on Venezuela Boundary
Dr. Spaight, longtime United States vice consul at Georgetown British Guiana, offers a distinctly British interpretation of the Britain Venezuela boundary dispute. He has spent days in Washington and refuses to discuss further reviews.
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Great Britain
Venezuela
Spaight
United States
Georgetown
British Guiana
Washington
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