Paris Opens World’s Fair Amid Splendor and National Pride
Paris inaugurates the 1900 exposition with President Loubet opening ceremonies. The United States leads foreign exhibitors with 329,052 square feet across 47 spaces, while French delays hinder some American displays. Ambassadors Porter and Peck praise American preparation and anticipate boosted trade and international goodwill.
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Belgium
Germany
Italy
Russia
Scandinavia
Austria
Great Britain
British
America
France
Chicago
Vincennes
Quai D’orsay
United States
Horace Porter
Associated Press
Paris
McKinley
Congress
Ferdinand W. Peck
Patterson coats draw crowds with affordable prices
Hundreds visit Patterson store eyeing top coats priced from eight to twenty dollars. The ad showcases 60 styles and counters the belief that they are expensive, inviting shoppers to compare prices versus perceived value. The slogan reinforces the retailer as REUBEN H PATTERSON.
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Patterson
Reuben
Wing and Mahurin Win Bank Plans Contract
Architects Wing and Mahurin awarded a contract to prepare plans for a 15000 dollar bank building at Palliven, this state, with Mr. Welder overseeing the project.
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Wing & Mahurin
Political wrangle shapes Indiana GOP platform and convention
A Washington draft places R S Taylor as a Fort Wayne nominee for vice president while Hugh Dougherty bows out for treasurer. Indiana Republicans name Hernly as state chair and Governor Mount to preside at the state convention amid ongoing factional tensions with J Frank Hanly reportedly offered the convention chair from Washington.
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Indianapolis
Washington
Hernly
Indiana Senator Taylor Suggested for Vice Presidency
Washington April 14 The Republican leaders discussed nominating a western man for vice president and Robert S. Taylor of Indiana was floated as a potential fit. Senator Fairbanks of Indiana rejected any involvement while considering a 1904 presidential bid. Senator Frye voiced respect for Taylor's abilities.
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Washington
Fairbanks
Indiana
Frye
Robert S. Taylor
Mr. Freye
Mr. Taylor
Conaway accuses Durbin campaign of buyin g delegates
Indianapolis April 14 Cass Conaway managing Griffiths campaign says Durbin backers in this county offered money to delegates instructed for Griffiths affidavits claim delegates were approached in the Stephenson building Durbin's men allegedly sought votes through payment in this and other counties during the Republican gubernatorial contest
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Indianapolis
Cass Conaway
John L. Griffiths
Winfield T. Durbin
Anderson
Griffiths
Durbin
Conaway
Stephenson
Dougherty Withdraws From State Treasurer Race
Bluffton April 14 Hon Hugh Dougherty a prominent Democrat in Indiana withdraws from the race for state treasurer. He cites party tradition and increased business burdens as reasons and explains his name will not be presented at the forthcoming Democratic state convention.
Dougherty Declines Indiana State Treasurer Nomination
Hugh Dougherty explains he cannot accept the state treasurer post while continuing his current business and eyes future roles. He thanks Indiana Democrats for 1898 nomination and support, pledging to back the ticket this fall. Reports say Eighth district Democrats will push Dougherty for the national Democratic committee seat.
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Indiana
Hugh Dougherty
Eighth
Dougherty
National Democratic Committee
Shanklin
Judge Ewing to Lecture on Christian Science in Fort Wayne
Former Chicago superior court judge William G. Ewing, an eminent believer in Christian Science, speaks next Thursday at the Princess Rink in Fort Wayne. The free talk at 8 pm is hosted by the First Church of Christ Scientist, with Hon. James M. Barrett introducing him.
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America
William G. Ewing
Superior Court of Chicago
Chicago
Judge Ewing
Fort Wayne
James M. Barrett
Pasadena
Cal
Tabernacle
Robert J. Burdette
Quincy
Ill
Jerusalem
Gamaliel
Israel
Ewing
Mortgage Tax Exemption Claim Reminder
Public notice warns homeowners to file mortgage tax exemption claims with the county auditor immediately. Named official WM. Meyer, Auditor, emphasizes prompt submission for eligible exemptions. The remainder references a local advertisement for Patterson's black suits.
Chicago Presbytery Erases Dr Hillis from Rolls Votes One Dissent
In Chicago on April 16 the presbytery adopted the committee report removing Rev Newell Dwight Hillis of Brooklyn from its rolls with only one vote against. The panel found certain creed sections sources of embarrassment though not essential and urged a general assembly committee to study a restatement of Presbyterian doctrinal standards.
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Chicago
Newell Dwight Hillis
Brooklyn
Hillis
Plymouth Church
Brooklyn Divine
McCormick Theological Seminary
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Presbytery of
Inquest Opens Over Rufus Wright Death
Chicago April 16 inquest into the death of Rufus Wright, millionaire bicycle tire maker, progresses after the body was found yesterday. Details remain sparse as investigators review circumstances surrounding his demise.
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Chicago
Rufus Wright
Hosiery Bargains Highlight Early Purchasing Values
Hosiery bargains offered despite cost increases include Women s extra quality Lisle and Cotton Hose with spliced heels and toes in over 50 styles for 25c a pair. Lisle Hose in boot effects at 39c, value 50c. Fancy and Black Hose 19c. Children's Black Hose with white sole 25c. Men's Half Hose 15c or 2 for 25c. Uncle Sam stamps offered.
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Uncle Sam
Welker and Nable Block Schmite Case
Welker and Nable are tied to a local schmite block dispute with a CALwOUM filing noted. The issue centers on property lines and potential construction impact. Community officials await further documentation to resolve ownership and encroachment questions.
Wound Postponement In Louise Lottridge Case At Leland
A bullet wound in the apartments of Mrs. Louise Lottridge at the Leland hotel was postponed until April 24 at the police request to allow for Mrs. Lottridge’s nervous prostration.
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Louise Lottridge
Leland Hotel
Miss Bessie Small Weds Floyd L Blake at Family Home
Miss Bessie Small and Floyd L Blake united in marriage at the bride's parents home on Hamilton Street at 9 Sunday morning. Rev. L L Henson officiated in the presence of close friends and relatives. A lavish wedding dinner followed. The groom is a soldier who recently returned from the Philippines.
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Bessie Small
Floyd L. Blake
Hamilton Street
Rev. L. L. Henson
Mr. Blake
Philippines
Train massacre ends in Morgan Boone shooting
In Hopkinsville Kentucky on April 16 a dozen white men shot and killed Morgan Boone on a crowded excursion train near Slaughtersville after he brandished a revolver and terrorized women and men. Boone was dragged from the car and thrown from the moving train.
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Hopkinsville
Morgan Boone
Slaughtersville
Boone
Slaughterville
Ministers and Teachers Hold Northern Indiana LCMS Meeting
The Northern Indiana district of the Missouri Synod convened at Zion's school hall with 65 members present. Papers read included The Fifth Article of the Concord by Prof. Zucker and topics Spiritualism and Christian Science by regional pastors. Meetings continue through Wednesday with separate pastor and teacher sessions and a Walther League entertainment this evening. Outside attendees include Rev. Biederman Kendallville and Rev. Kleist New Haven among others. Lutheran schools close today to allow attendance.
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Indiana
Missouri Synod of the
Lutheran Church
Zion
Stock
Concord
Zucker
Concordia College
Spiritualism
Biederman
Kendallville
Christian Science
K. Spannuth
Defiance
Ohio
Walther League of Zion’s
Walther League
Kerdallville
Kleist
New Haven
John Kleinsing
Preble
George Koch
Hamlet
Quert and Horst
Toledo
Sessons
Millinery Removal Sale Near May at 85 Calhoun Street
Mrs. WN. B. Rowe announces a millinery removal sale moving to 85 Calhoun Street around May 10. A liberal discount will be given on all goods prior to the move to reduce stock. Patterson offers a top coat at $10.
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Calhoun Street
WN. B. Rowe
D&w
E. Berry
Pianos and Organs Liquidation at Kimball Hall Fort Wayne
The Kline and Davis stock of pianos and organs will be sold at wholesale costs beginning Monday April 16 for two weeks. Second hand instruments go for as low as 20 dollars for pianos and 10 dollars for organs, with easy payments offered. Also selling one safe three desks and 240 chairs. lease available. out of town shipments possible. Fort Wayne location 1098 Calhoun Street.
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Fort Wayne
W. W. Kimball Co
Chicago
Tls
Kline & Davis
Ill
Ind
W. B. Brinkerhoff
Kimball Hall
Calhoun Street
W. B. Brinkeehoff
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