Thomas Nast Dies of Yellow Fever in Guayaquil
Consul General Thomas Nast of the United States in Guayaquil died of yellow fever. Five hours later his body was buried in a local cemetery. Nast, born 1840 in Bavaria, rose as a famed cartoonist and served briefly as consul after a career with Harper's Weekly and Nast's Almanac. The funeral was attended by the governor and American colony members.
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Gastaga
Thomas Nast
United States
Guayaquil
Nast
Consular Corps
Mir. Nast
Laudau
Bavaria
New York
Philharmonic Society
Young Nast
New York City
Theodore Kaufman
Frank Leslie
Irustratet
England
London Nast
Italy
Garibaldi
Sicily
Calabria
Gordon
Paris
Mr. Nast
Harper’s Weekly
Tweed
Mr. Wast
Horace Greeley
A. Oakley Hall
Petroleum V. Nashby
Grover Cleveland
Roosevelt
Morristown
N. J
Sarah Edwards
Tondon
Drunks Fined in Police Court Report
The police court heard several drunkenness cases with fines imposed. Special Judge R. Bittinger presided as Laverne Benedict and Van Attested faced charges reflecting a busy Saturday night docket.
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Fudge Dreibelbies
Huntington
Isr
R. Bittinger
Laverne
Benedict
Van
Bang Od Gailty
Catholic Knights elect officers at St Joseph branch No 827
The St Joseph branch No 827 Catholic Knights of America named officers Sunday with Rev Francis Nigsch as Spiritual Director Anthony Diorkes as President John J Sorg as Vice President Frank J Federspiel as Recording Secretary Henry B Cook as Financial Secretary George V Schmidt as Treasurer Joseph Ehing ex as Sergeant at Arms Joseph Beauf as Sentinel and H H Hiller as Trustee for three years The Francis Council No 7 Catholic Benevolent League of Indiana elected officers Sunday at the Church of the Precious Blood with Rev Francis Nig ech as Spiritual Director Peter Schenk as President Bernard Lindeman as Vice President Ben Richter as Orator H H Hiller as Chancellor Frank J Federspiel as Secretary George Zimmerman as Financial Secretary F J Kropp as Treasurer and Frank Kimmel as Marshal.
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St. Joseph
Catholic Knights of America
Francis Nigsch
Anthony Diorkes
John J. Sorg
Frank J. Federspiel
Henry B. Cook
George V. Schmidt
Joseph Ehing
Fort Wayne to Hear Heating Franchise Plan
Prominent Fort Wayne citizens prepare to apply to the board of public works for a franchise to build an extensive hot water heating plant. The group led by George W. Beers S. M. Foster Judge W. J. Vesey and others plans to form a company with capital to supply heat to businesses factories and homes amid a diminishing gas supply. Breen filed the franchise petition this afternoon though action was not expected today.
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Fort Wayne
Board of Public Works
Messrs
George W. Beers
S. M. Foster
W. J. Vesey
W. P. Breen
Breen
Woman Eighty Alleges Assault In Local Court
In Justice Skelton's court this afternoon the 80 year old Mrs Lida Durbrow testifies that Mrs Walter Dougherty, about 19, assaulted her. The feud arose from a neighbors quarrel. John D Alliger of Monroeville filed his bond as justice of the peace of Monroe township.
Third Damage Suit Filed in Circuit Court Over Slander
Jen nie Gunn sues Charles Boucher in the circuit court for slander seeking 2500 damages. The complaint followed two prior suits against the same defendant, both dismissed at Gunn's cost. Gunn, a boarding house mistress, previously charged Henry Obenour with slander in superior court on June 2 and again faced dismissal. The case notes a pattern of related actions and repartee with multiple dismissals.
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Jennie Gunn
Charles Boucher
Care
Colerick & Thomas
Henry Obenour
Sophia Amatutz
Fort Wayne
Local Court Actions and Property Deals Reported
The court dismissed Gustave Bessert vs. Menter at plaintiff’s costs. Hanna-Brackenridge Co. began garnishment against Erie Manufacturing and Supply in circuit court. Ida M. Knoder granted divorce from Charles Knodet and allowed to resume maiden name Ida M. Bender. Louisa Dalman sues R. B. and Amelia Mills for partition. Keck ditch in Lake township sold to William Franks for seven cents per 555 yards. Bluffton gravel road completed to county line. county commissioners accepted last three miles.
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R. B
Amelia Mills
Keck
Lake Township
A.uditor Ortlieb
William Franks
Bluffton
Family narrowly escapes gas asphyxiation in Wells Street home
The Moses family residing at 1603 Wells Street suffered near death from natural gas fumes after moving to Fort Wayne Jr. Auburn for work with Western Gas Construction. The father and son emerged ill and unconscious, the mother lapsed into a deep stupor but later regained consciousness. doctors say her heart condition worsened the ordeal, yet she shows signs of recovery. Relatives from Auburn were summoned to assist at the bedside.
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Edward Moses
Wells Street
Charities Plan January Meeting and Reports
The Associated Charities executive committee met to set the annual meeting for the second Monday in January. A committee of O. E. Mohler, A. B. Crowe, and Mrs. A. D. Guild will craft the program. Local charitable societies will report on the year’s work. Mohler noted fewer aid calls, largely for elderly people.
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Associated Charities
O. E. Mohler
A. B. Crowe
A. D. Guild
Mohler
Miss Caulfield Lectures on Roman Art and Architecture
Miss Anna Caulfield lectures this evening in the library hall under the auspices of the Knights of Columbus on Roman art and architecture. She previously appeared before Fort Wayne audiences twice under the auspices of the council.
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Anna Caulfield
Library Hall
Knights of Columbus
Miss Caulfield
Fort Wayne
Lofty tribute to late Speaker Reed by Congress
The House of Representatives paid a high tribute to ex Speaker Thomas Brackett Reed on December 7 1902. A unanimous resolution praised his twenty two years in Congress six as Speaker and his standing as a statesman, patriot and scholar as the chamber adjourned in respect.
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Washington
House
Thomas B. Reed
Benton
Blaine
Alexander Stephens
Reed
London Dock
Sherman
New York
House of Representatives
Thomas Brackett Reed
American Republic
Indian Territory Opposes Statehood Bid Reads Resolutions
In the Senate on December 8 Mr. Quay presented resolutions from the Indian Territory executive committee opposing a combined Oklahoma Indian Territory statehood plan. The resolutions praise Oklahoma's bid, seek local self government similar to the Moon bill, and denounce detractors misrepresenting Territory citizens. Senator Penrose then moved to consider the immigration bill.
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Washington
Senate
Quay
Pennsylvania
Indian Territory
Executive Committee
Oklahoma
Penrose
Anderson Nominated Alongside Indiana Postmasters
Washington December 8. Among the nominations sent to the senate today by the president are Albert B. Anderson for United States judge of the district of Indiana and several Indiana postmasters including Robert Ross East Chicago Merry Mc Dowell Winamac Wm Dingie Paoli and C Mt. Graham South Whitley.
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Washington
Senate
Albert B. Anderson
United States
District of Indiana
Indiana
Robert Ross
Chicago
Federal agency names officers and officials listed
A roster lists Second Assistant F X Didier as well as Secretary Edward J Lutot Assistant Secretary Hugh Gordon and Treasurer A J Dittoe with their roles.
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F. X. Didier
Edward J. Lutot
Hugh Gordon
A. J. Dittoe
Marriage Licenses Granted in City Register
Scott Graves and Rose Pembrose. John B Miller and Emma D Mc Cain. Charles M Pettit and Edna Bennett. Charles A Hege and Sadie Finney. Edward G Hessert and Minnie Yake. Oscar Johnson and Bertha Young.
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Scott Graves
Rose Pembrose
John B. Miller
Emma D. Mc
Ney
Edward G. Hessert
Minnie Yake
Oscar
Johnson
Bertha G. Young
Mrs Henderson in New Turbulent Incident at City Police Station
Mrs Cora Henderson repeatedly appears in city news as she seeks the police superintendent. She was found with a chloroform bottle and a saturated handkerchief, detained, then sent to the jail hospital ward for care with township trustees arranging county asylum placement.
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Cora Henderson
Gorsline
Coling
Hilektron
Berry
Terry
Address on Parliamentary Law Delights Oxford Brotherhood
Attorney John Morris Jr of Breen Morris spoke on Parliamentary Law to the Oxford Brotherhood at Wayne Street M E Church last evening. A large audience of young men attended and supper followed the address.
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John Morris, Jr
Breen & Morris
Oxford Brotherhood
Wayne Street
M. E
Huntington man sprains ankle in park incident
Joseph Barks of Huntington sprained his ankle while walking through McCulloch Park near 1801 Fine Street. Found in a half frozen condition later by two passing young ladies they summoned a patrol wagon that transported him to the home of his friends.
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Reed
Young Benedict
George Rabel
Rabel
Sherif Huguenard
J. L. Thorpe
Main
Harrison Streets
Benedict
Thorpe
Edward Feltz
Calhoun and
Dickson
Feltz
Bond
William Butta
Jack Devany
Dreibelbiss
Joseph Barks
Huntington
Fine = street
McCulloch Park
Ultimatum Sent to Venezuela by Britain and Germany
Premier Balfour announced in the house of commons that an ultimatum had been sent to Venezuela. If no satisfactory reply is received, Britain and Germany will enforce their claims. The note followed two years of objections to Venezuelan interference with British subjects and properties.
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Pedro
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Calhoun
Wayne Streets
Shober
Charles Young
Miss Gill
Gus Hobrock
C. J. Mest
Howard Townsend
London
Balfour
House of Commons
Venezuela
Henry Campbell-Bannermen
Ultimatum Presented To Venezuela In Caracas
Berlin reports the German British ultimatum to Venezuela was presented in Caracas at 3 pm yesterday afternoon. It notes the formal delivery by delegation and confirms the diplomatic status of the action within the ongoing crisis.
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Berlin
Venezuela
Caracas
France Wants In On Venezuela Naval Demonstration
Paris newspapers urge France to send warships to join the naval show against Venezuela citing strong French interests. The foreign office reportedly will stay aloof despite calls, noting the France Venezuela protocol aims for a satisfactory settlement of French claims.
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Paris
Venezuela
Foreign Office
France
H H Schone Quite Ill In Local Illness
Funeral Director Henry H Schorle is confined to his East Washington street home with illness and suspected appendicitis symptoms.
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Henry H. Schorle
East Washington Street
Meyer Cycle store to become auto repair shop on West Berry
The west salesroom of the Meyer Cycle company store on West Berry street will be remodeled this month and fitted as an automobile repair shop. The front will be torn out to create a large entrance to accommodate the biggest vehicles.
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Meyer Cycle Company
West Berry Street
Free Chronic Disease Care by Red Cross Specialists in Fort Wayne
Eminent Red Cross Association doctors open a permanent Fort Wayne branch at 423 Clinton Street near the post office. They offer three months of free services to all invalids who call before December 21, including consultation, examination, advice, and minor surgical operations, with medicines excluded. If a disease is incurable, patients are advised frankly.
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Red Cross Medical Association
Institute
Fort Wayne
Clinton Street
Post Office
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Barber Asphalt Company
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Sentinel
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H. H. Hiller
Ben Richter
H.H. Hiller
George Zimmerman
F. J. Kropp
Frank Kimmel
Dougherty
the Court News
Lofty
Congress
Henderson
Anderson
Cain
Charles M. Pettit
Edna Ben
Charles A. Hege and
Sadie I. Fin
Mrs. Henderson
K. O. P. Entertainment
Great Britain
Germany
H. H. Schone
Physicians of the Red Cross Association
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