Frank R. Stockton Dies After Washington Paralysis
Frank R. Stockton noted author and editor dies at 68 in Washington from brain hemorrhage after attending National Academy of Sciences banquet. Wife and sister present. Born April 5, 1834 in Philadelphia. Bodies headed to Philadelphia for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Frank R. Stockton
National Academy of Sciences
Miss Tuttle
Virginia
Philadelphia
Stockton
New York
Atlantic City
Charlestown
W. Va
Richard Francis Stockton
W. and
Emily H. Stockton
Scribner's Monthely
St. Nicholas
Great War Syndicate
Alexander
Rudder Grangers
Charleston
Allen County Delegation Plays Power at Fort Wayne Convention
The Indianapolis Sentinel reports Allen County delegates in Fort Wayne plan to trade their forty one votes to the candidates offering the best recognition prospects. Lieutenant Governor Gilbert, a Fort Wayne resident, is expected to seek gubernatorial nomination in two years and Allen County leaders will weigh offers before committing. Delegates have refused to promise support until evaluating each candidate’s bids.
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Indianapolis Sentinel
Denison
Fort Wayne
Allen County
Gilbert
Working for Miller in Indianapolis Sentinel
B G Whitehead of Fort Wayne, an original Miller supporter, traveled from Fort Wayne to Denison to aid Miller in his campaign for attorney general. He had been limited by business but returns to help once the race began in earnest.
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Indianapolis Sentinel
B. G. Whitehead
Fort Wayne
The
Denison
Miller
New Rural Carrier Appointed in Route No 3
Charles O. Lathamer has been named rural free mail carrier on route No 3 succeeding Edward M. Anderson who resigned. The appointment takes effect May 1.
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Charles O. Lathamer
Edward M. Anderson
Indiana
Crain
Wabash
New Holland
Dora
Lincolnville
Hackman
Y M C A marks mortgage debt wipeout at banquet
In New York on April 21 the Y M C A celebrated its semi centenary with a Grand Central Palace banquet. A highlight was the formal announcement that the organization has wiped out its mortgage debt on the New facility, signaling a milestone for the association.
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New York
Young Men’s Christian Association
Grand Central Palace
Rockefeller and Morgan Lead $300000 York Association Donation
The York branch received a total gift of 300000 with contributions from John D. Rockefeller 100000 J P Morgan 100000 William F Dodge 75000 and Cleveland H Dodge 25000. The donors are noted for their sizable support of the cause.
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York
Association
John D. Rockefeller
J. P. Morgan
William F. Dodge
Cleveland H. Dodge
The Good Uses of Alcohol Exposition Planned in Lima
Information from Washington reports Peru will host a September 1902 exposition in Lima showing methods and machinery for using alcohol to produce heat, light and motive power. Medals will honor exhibitors. a government commission will organize the program and seek support from manufacturers and inventors.
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Washington
Lima
Peru
Jose Balta
Eduardo Habich
School of Mines
Alejandro Garland
City considers using T rails for downtown interurban service
Fort Wayne and Southwestern proposes to run cars to the corner of Columbia and Calhoun streets within thirty days if the city modifies restrictions to allow T rails on all streets except Harrison and Columbia. Manager Nelson says Brackenridge and Marrison should be the route, with concrete bedding and no transfer, to boost downtown traffic.
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Fort Wayne and Southwestern Railroad Company
Fulton and
Pearl Street
Harrison and
Columbia
Nelson
Board of Public Works
Calhoun Streets
Fort Wayne Traction Company
Huntington
Fort Wayne
Brackenridge
Marrison
Fairfield Avenue
Impure Baking Powder Seized in New York Dispute
New York health authorities seized nearly two tons of alum baking powder and dumped it into the river after analysis found it contained alum and rock. Some powder was found in a Sixth Avenue department store. Experts warn that alum powders are cheap and deceptive and urge shoppers to buy trusted, high quality brands.
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New York
Health Department
Sixth Ave
England
Missouri
Great Musical Program at Sacred Concert for Ingersoll
Reineke's augmented orchestra will perform part of the program for the memorial services and sacred concert honoring Robert G ingersoll at Masonic Temple theater next Sunday evening. Selections include Columbia the Gem of the Ocean Star Spangled Banner America Auld Lang Syne and Evening Star from Tannhauser. Admission cards available from John A. Scott.
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Reineke
Robert G. Ingersoll
Masonic Temple Theater
Auld Lang Syne
Evening Star
Tannhauser
John A. Scott
Sultry Weather Out West Unprecedented April Heat Threatens Crops
Kansas City reports a heat wave with no rain in sight as temperatures reached 90 to 99 degrees across central and western Kansas. Forecasters warn of additional crop damage from scant rainfall while scattered showers may bring brief relief within 24 hours. Readings included Florence 96, Abilene 90s, Concordia 100, and Wichita 92 amid dry, hard ground.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Florence
Abilene
Hiawatha
Weather Bureau
Concordia
Hays
Fort Scott
Dodge City
Manhattan
McPherson
Osage City
Wichita
Missouri
Kidder
Harrisonville
Lexington
Marysville
Springfield
Lamar
Oklahoma
Enid
Roosevelt's first office shaped by New York politics
A Lotus Club anecdote recalls how Theodore Roosevelt was chosen as assemblyman after a nudge from Will iam Leary, a prominent New York newspaper man and district leader. The remark frames Roosevelt's early nomination as the start of a career that rose to the nation's highest office.
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Theodore Roosevelt
New York
William Leary
Billy
Leary
Roosevelt
Washington Star
Eviction threat looms for Roscommon families
In connection with the Irish agrarian movement in County Roscommon, over 1,400 families are at present liable to immediate eviction.
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County Roscommon
Lost Money as Farmer Misplaces Pocket Book
Gerden Summers of Pleasant township seven miles from the city lost a pocket book with 140 dollars on Saturday while en route to the city. He suspects the jar ring on his wagon caused the loss and hopes to recover the missing money.
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Gerden Summers
Pleasant Township
Gerden
Lost pocketbook on Fairfield Avenue found
A pocketbook containing 140 dollars was found on Fairfield avenue. The owner can claim it by contacting J. W. Gruber at 2724 South Hanna Street and paying for this advertisement.
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Fairfield Avenue
J. W. Gruber
South Hanna Street
Mrs Anna Gallagher Dies at 78 in Columbia City
Mrs Anna Gallagher of Columbia City died Saturday at age 78. Her passing is reported in local records as a tragedy for the community and family, reflecting a long life and ties to the town.
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Anna Gallagher
Columbia City
Railway Men Hold Multiple Roles on Short Line
G. W. Briffett serves as general freight and passenger agent for the Louisville New Albany and Corydon road and oversees traffic, station, and train duties. C. C. Gailey holds several posts including superintendent of bridges and motive power, maintenance of way engineer, master mechanic, and more, sometimes running passenger trains. The eight mile line connected Corydon, county seat of Harrison County, Ind., to the wider world and nearly vanished in earlier years.
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G. W. Briffett
Louisville, New Albany and
Corydon Road
Mr. Briffett
C. C. Gailey
Sbriffett
Louisville
New Albany
Corydon
Harrison County
Ind
Nerve Pills Prove Worth by Home Evidence Says Fort Wayne User
Mrs J M Kress of 143 Broadway Fort Wayne Indiana testifies to Dr A W Chases Nerve Pills improving her spirits nerves and energy after buying at Meyer Bros Co 14 Calhoun St The pills sell for 50 cents a box and bear the portrait and signature of A W Chase M D on every package
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A. W. Chase
J. M. Kress
Broadway
Fort Wayne
Ind
Meyer Bros. & Co
Calhoun St
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
A. W.chase
M. D
Northern Indiana notices and incidents recorded
A roundup of deaths injuries and local events in northern Indiana reports Mrs. Charles Arnett dies in Wabash and Mrs. George Smith perishes from blood poisoning. A post office at Lake Gage closes. Bluffton tests oil wells. and a bank plans Warsaw opening. Fires damage Fortland creamery and Clark Gibson's Leesburg barn. multiple accidents and legal matters span Kosciusko to Huntington counties with various individuals named.
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Charles Arnett
Wabash
Gage
Lake Gage
Steuben County
J. W. Boyd
Pennsylvania
Bluffton
J. A. Parmlee
George Smith
Nappanee
Roy Morricel
Montpelier
Joseph Bumpus
Syracuse
Kosciusko County Bank
Capital
Warsaw
M. A. Wilcox
Clark Gibson
Leesburg
Kosciusko County
Creamery Package Manufacturing Company
Fortland
Arthur Thomas
Zanesville
Michael Foster
van Vlerath
Portland
J. E. Waugh
Fort Wayne
Angola
John Hart
Dick Clark
Goshen
Matt Gooley
Wuntington
James K. Polk
Lee Snyder
Tippecanoe
Wabash County
Snyder
Frederick Mackenzie
Huntington
William Lines
Warren
Peace in South Africa Seen Likely Before Coronation
Sir Charles Dilke, a leading British MP, says in a Tribune report that he has no doubt peace will be restored in South Africa before the coronation. He notes that the conference with Boer leaders began and their retreat to confer with burghers reinforces the expectation.
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New York
Charles Dilke
House of Commons
South Africa
London
Hill Not Worried Over Washington Suit Leave
President James J. Hill of Northern Securities and Great Northern railroads arrives in New York and says he is not worried about the supreme court granting Washington leave to file an original bill. He speaks in the city on the matter affecting the rail interests and the pending legal action.
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New York
James J. Hill
The
Northern Securities
Great Northern Railroad Companies
Supreme Court
State of Washington
Injunction Battle Over Property Rights Cited by Advocate
The figure argues that court actions cannot strip property rights, stating that ownership form changes do not alter real control. He remains confident that what is owned will be retained despite any ruling.
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Northern Securities Co
Odd Reputes of Towns Highlight Notorious Places
The article surveys Amoy in China noted as the filthiest city with mass graves and polluted wells, Artena Italy famed for universal murder attempts, and Gheel Belgium home to many noninstitutionalized lunatics cared for by locals with four specialists aiding.
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Amoy
China
Joss-Houses
Artena
Italy
Gheel
Antwerp
Suiting to the Act Children in Philadelphia Give Scriptural Quotes
In Philadelphia a Sunday school preacher started having children quote scripture as they drop pennies into the contribution box. The new practice aims to show the children are not slow and to engage them in civic religious duty.
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Philadelphia
A Boy’s Penny Sparks Biblical Quip at Sunady
A small boy quotes proverbs and drops a penny, reciting Lord loves a cheerful giver and it is more blessed to give than to receive, before another child, with molasses on his face, adds a misgiving line about fools and money.
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Sunady
Hopper recalls Rhode Island church sermon mishap
De Wolf Hopper relays an island church anecdote from a Rhode Island city where Rev. Whicher overboomed a Sunday school admonition. He struck the pulpit in frustration as auditors fought to hide laughter, noting the irony of parents with no children in a crowded congregation.
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de Wolf Hopper
Rhode Island
Whicher
New York Times
Miss Rosa Lawrence Returns to Fort Wayne
Miss Rosa Lawrence spent several days with her parents in Thorncreek township and returned to Fort Wayne on Monday noon continuing her residence there.
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Columbia City Post
Rosa Lawrence
Thorncreek Township
Fort Wayne
Dream Balm Restores Voice and Hearing Says Teacher
L G Brown of Granger reports two years of using Dream Balm for catarrh yielded full hearing restoration and clearer speech. The note from Ely Bros of New York promotes trial and full sizes, with mail order offered and address at 56 Warren St.
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Messrs
Ely Bros
L. G. Brown
Granger
Warren St
New York
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Pennsylvania Company
Pittsburgh
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St. Louis
Sheriff's Safe
New York Board of Health
Mercury
Igat Wayne People
Hartford City
Decatur
Adams County
Plymouth
J. W. Bachman
Hill
Price Baking Powder Co
Chicago
Hopper
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