Train Wreck Kills Four on Chicago & Northwestern Mail
Boone Iowa August 1 The fast mail train left Chicago last night and wrecked at Kate Shelley curve near Des Moines River. Engine and all cars destroyed. Killed engineers John Masterson Arthur Schmidt and postal clerks G G Stone J J O'Brien. Several injured including clerks Fackett A W Kfoyt E H Bhirk C G Boerick and others. Rescues by bystanders and a Miss Marguerite Baker aided two Bates brothers. one rescue name remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fackett
A. W. Kfoyt
E. HF. Bhirk
C. CG. Boerick
Vielper
PF. I. Figatoans
Thomas Flannery
Narrow Escape At Maumee River Fishing Spot
John Bates twelve Bertie Bates eight and cousin Lawrence Rooms nine were fishing near the Columbia street bridge when the eldest boy John clipped his line and triggered a dangerous incident in the Maumee river.
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John Bates
Bertie Bates
Lawrence Rooms
Maumee River
Columbia Street Bridge
John
Indiana Senator Beveridge Found Safe in Quarantine
The State Department located Senator Beveridge of Indiana after anxiety over his whereabouts. A cable from Consul Harris in Nagasaki reported Beveridge is all right, detained in quarantine aboard the Empress of India.
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Washington
State Department
Senator Beveridge
Indiana
Harris
Nagasaki
Madam Wing's Case Set for Continuance
Madam Wing was arraigned before Justice France on a charge of performing an abortion on Priscilla Jones, while Frank Young faced seduction charges. Miss Jones was ill and could not appear, so the cases were continued until next Monday.
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Madam Wing
Justice France
Priscilla Jones
Frank Young
Miss Jones
Root Takes Oath as Secretary of War in Pleasant Ceremony
Elihu Root was sworn in as secretary of war at 10 45 am before Secretary Gage Hitchcock and others. General Alger presented the commission and lauded Root while Miles and staff saluted, with many expressing regrets at Alger's retirement and best wishes for the new administration.
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Washington
Elihu Root
Secretary of War
Gage and Hitchcock
Meiklejohn
Army
Cole
Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia
Root
Alger
Gage
Hitchcock
Corbin
Schofield
United States
Aleer
Mr. Root
Victor L. Mason
General Alger
Miles
Sunday School Convention in Madison Township 1898
The Madison township Sunday schools gathered at Woodland M. E. chapel on July 22 and 23 1898 for a crowded convention. Rev C S Harrison opened with music scripture and prayer. Talks covered The Ideal Sunday School and Is the World Growing Better led by Rev C T Betts and A D Craig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Township
Woodland M. E. Chapel
C. S. Harrison
C. T. Betts
A. D. Craig
L. A. Lenhart
Frank Hubler
Marion
John McIntosh
E. C. Emstley
J. W. van Buskirk
Convention Renewed Spirit After Readings and Songs
The session ended with full sway for the ren’s group as they performed songs and recitations with inspiration. Hoagland was selected as the site for the next convention and the closing hymn God be With You Till We Meet Again stirred a spiritually revived crowd. J W Van Buskirk, President. John C Ruhl, Secretary.
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Ren
Hoagland
J. W. van Buskirk
John C. Ruhl
Lumber Prices Jump Across Hardwood and Softwood Markets
New York reports a broad rise in lumber costs since January with increases of 15 to 25 percent. Hardwoods such as hickory and oak lead the surge, quartered oak up about 15 dollars per thousand feet, and supply remains tight as mills struggle to meet demand for cars vessels and trucks fueling nationwide business growth.
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New York
Four Deaths From Yellow Fever At Hampton
Newport News reporters confirm four deaths today at the soldiers home in Hampton from yellow fever. Army medical officers say precautions are taken and they are not unduly alarmed.
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Newport News
Hampton
Volunteers Flock to Thirty-Fifth Regiment at Vancouver Barracks
After orders to discontinue recruiting for the Thirtieth and Thirty-first regiments, Fort Wayne volunteers join the Thirty-fifth at Vancouver barracks Washington. Enlistees include Arthur Christean Columbia City Ernest Brososky Fort Wayne John Ensch Fort Wayne Fletcher Goudy Leeman Kanel Myron Curry Hamilton Burr Lanmon Ellis Pearl Geeting Waterloo Milton Anderson Craigville Christian Schwarze Fort Wayne. Lieutenant Rowell arrives from Indianapolis as the third detachment is sworn in at 8 am and will depart for Indianapolis at 10 am over the Wabash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Fort Wayne
Vancouver Barracks
Wash
Arthur Christean
Columbia City
Ernest A. Brososky
John Ensch
Fletcher Goudy
Leeman Kanel
Myron Curry
Hamilton
Burr A. Lanmon
Ellis
Pearl J. Geeting
Waterloo
Milton E. Anderson
Craigville
Christian H. Schwarze
Rowell
Indianapolis
Wabash
Regiment to Sail for Philippine Islands in September
Letters from Capt. C. E. Reese of the Thirtieth regiment at Fort Sheridan indicate the unit will depart for the Philippine islands around September 1. The captain reports orders to be ready to sail and several transports being prepared for the anticipated departure next month.
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C. E. Reese
Fort Sheridan
Philippine Islands
M E Sunday school picnic success at Cedarville
The Cedarville M E Sunday school held a Saturday picnic at Black Creek with many local attendees. Ruth Hall returned home after visiting Collingwood friends. Miss Mabel Hollopeter visiting Decatur. M Hollopeter and 8B Hollopeter also in Decatur. A major wreck occurred on the Findlay Fort Wayne and Western line near the gravel pit four miles out, as four paving brick cars slid from a siding onto the main track. repair crews from Pennsylvania cleared the line by 5:35 this morning.
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M. E. Sunday School
Cedarville
Black Creek
Ruth Hall
Collingwod
M. E
Mabel Hollopeter
Decatur
M. Hollopeter
Hollopeter
Findlay
Fort Wayne and
Western Road
Fort Wayne
Pennsylvania
Astor Becomes British Naturalized Citizen
London reports William Waldorf Astor has been naturalized as a British subject effective within the current year. The Gazette announced the change on August 1.
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London
the Gazette
William Waldrot Astor
Grain Markets Falter as Wheat and Corn Slip in Dull Session
Chicago July 1 dull markets across grain pits amid yesterday's declines. Wheat opened at 69 14 60 for September with prices drifting lower to 69 34 in early trade. Corn weak and largely unchanged, with heavy receipts and light demand. September pork and lard rose modestly on improved yellow fever news, while overall activity remained thin and prices narrowed toward the close.
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Chicago
Northwest
Minneapolis
Duluth
Liverpool
Chicago hog and cattle market report for August first
Estimated hog receipts today 13 000 tomorrow 25 000 left over 4 023 market quiet 10c lower. Prices for hogs range mixed and butchers 4 10 to 4 50 good heavy 4 30 to 4 50 rough heavy 3 80 to 4 20 light 4 30 to 4 55. Cattle receipts 1 50 market steady. Beeves 4 50 to 5 80 cows and heifers 2 00 to 4 85 Texas steers 3 50 to 5 25 stockers and feeders 3 25 to 4 96.
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Chicago
Texas
New York Produce Market Summary for August First
Butter receipts 13 562 pkgs market steady western creamery 15 18c fresh factory 11 14c factory 14 14léc Cheese receipts 8 708 pkgs market firm large white 914c small white 914c large colored 91 3c small colored 914c Eggs receipts 12 156 pigs market irregular western 10 1514c Sugar raw strong market held higher fair refining 315-16c centrifugal 96 test 41c molasses sugar 413-16c Coffee dull No 7 534c
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New York
Western Creamery
Western
Fort Wayne Market Prices Near August Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne markets report today listing ranges for spring and winter wheat per barrel and sack prices for various grains and seeds. Also included are prices for oats, corn, flax and clover seeds, wool, hides, tallow and other commodities with units per bushel hundredweight or pound as noted.
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Fort Wayne
Graham
Market Prices for Farm Goods and Livestock
The list shows prices for butter, lard, eggs, chickens, honey, potatoes, onions, cabbage, beeswax, feathers, bran, hay, shorts, middling, pork, and beef. Prices vary with unit and condition, including live geese, new onions, and various cuts of beef.
Doings in Police Circles: Disappearance of Miller
M A Miller of 84 Madison street has vanished and police cannot locate him. He had lived in Warsaw and testified in suits against officeholders. Fearing pressure to testify he moved with his wife to Fort Wayne. He acted oddly near Mrs Hasenfuss’s home across from his former Warsaw residence. Police believe he left town. Also sought is Carl Wedler, a twelve year old who left home last Saturday possibly with a medicine vendor who has performed shows in Fort Wayne for weeks.
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M. A. Miller
Madison Street
Miler
Warsaw
Fort Wayne
Hasenfuss
Miller
Carl Wedler
Mission Feast Highlights German Lutheran Pulpit
In Seymour Indiana on August 1 the German Lutheran church held its annual mission feast. Rev Wambsganss of Fort Wayne preached the sermon. Rev Philip Schmidt marked his twenty fifth year as pastor of the congregation which numbers about 1000, and he received numerous gifts for the milestone. He has led the church for eighteen years.
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Seymour
Ind
Wambsganss
Fort Wayne
Philip Schmidt
Jealous Husband Kills Wife Then Takes Own Life
In Shamokin Pennsylvania on August 1 an elderly couple living between Cable and Bear Gap were found dead with a bullet hole in each head. Authorities believe John Thompson killed his wife and then shot himself. Reports say Thompson was jealous after she left him about a week earlier and returned Saturday.
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Shamokin
John Thompson
Cable
Bear Gap
Thompson
Expenditures and Taxes for Monroe Township 1900
The trustee of Monroe township Allen county presents estimated year expenditures and tax levies for 1900. Totals include 6750 dollars in expenditures and 85 cents tax on the hundred dollars. Local and road taxes cover school and poor funding with specified amounts and rates. Signed A B Robinson dated August 1 1800.
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Robinson
Scipio township budget figures set at July 31 1899
The trustee Milo R. Gorrell announces at the advisory board meeting the annual estimates for the year. Expenditures total 1946 18 with various taxes: township 20 and 5 cents per hundred, special school tax 5 cents, road tax 30 and 10 cents per hundred, and poor expenditures 58 18. Signed Milo R. Gorrell Trustee. Dated July 31 1899.
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Milo R. Gorrell
Tax Summary for Pleasant Township Proceedings 1899
The trustee outlines expenditures and taxes for Pleasant township at the schoolhouse of District No 4. Totals include township expenditures 845 dollars with 10 cent tax per 100 dollars, road and gravel taxes, and overall expenditures 6179 dollars with a 73 cent tax per hundred dollars. Signed B H Webster dated August 1, 1899.
Washington township yearly expenditures and taxes proposal
The Trustee of Washington township in Allen county outlines estimates for the year to the advisory board at the W H Reed office. It lists special school tax expenditures of 3944.17 with 23 cents on the hundred, road tax 2915.26 with 17 cents, and general expenditures 11200.84 with 62 cents tax rate, signed Benj M'Quiston.
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Monroe Township
Allen County
Scipio Township
Pleasant Township
Washington Township
W. H. Reed
Benj. M’quiston
Brigandage in China Plagues Canton Silk Trade
In Hong Kong on July 29 brigandage and blackmailing disrupt Canton area, forcing silk merchants to warn foreign buyers they may not fulfill contracts due to insecure transportation and robbery risk.
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Hong Kong
Canton
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Oliver Street
Bates
Japan
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Es Reliable Clothiers & Furnishers
Elihu
Retary OF War
General Miles
A. A. Adams
Lilla Marquardt
Harrison
Ralph Jones
Shi
W. W. Astor
Marbeket
Eral Markets
N. W
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Chicago Livestock
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Iamodel House
The
N. K. Fairbank Company
ST. Louis
Boston
Rev. Wambsganss
IES
B. H. Webster
China
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