Cuban Treaty in Hays Hands as Reciprocity Pact
General Bliss delivered the Havana signed treaty on reciprocity with Cuba to Secretary Hay. The pact would cut tariffs on Cuban goods 20 percent and greatly reduce U.S. exports to Cuba. Quesada started the process but Bliss completed it, leaving no further action for the executive branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tasker H. Bliss
Havana
Squiers
United States
Cuba
Hay
Senate
Quesada
Bliss
Executive Branch
Congress
House of Representatives
May Overdrew Salary, Baker Arrested For Larceny
William May a Payne Ohio baker was arrested after taking his employer’s cash from a bakery and planning to return to Payne. Police tracked May through Katzanberg’s and a Calhoun street saloon to the arrest, noting he had left on a Fort Wayne bound train with the money. He claimed he overdrew his salary and intended to come back, showing a return ticket. The amount stolen was not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William May
Payne
Ohio
Fort Wayne
Lapp
Dickson
Spillner
May
Queen Restaurant
Schwieter’s
Katzanberg’s
Montgomery Street
Calhoun Street
Falcon
Fayne
Simon
Mr. May
Tapp
Doctor Barnett Returns From Scooba Hunting Trip
Dr. W. W. Barnett arrived home after weeks in Scooba Mississippi with Colonel Duke enjoying daily hunting expeditions. He calls the trip thoroughly enjoyable and reports a plentiful though modest bag of small game captured during the excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Barnett
Colonel Duke
Scooba
Miss
Roosevelt and His Hunter Rivalry Seen Even on Trips
A remark suggests that the speaker and President Roosevelt are about even in hunting exploits. The comment compares their experiences and implies similar success levels in field pursuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Roosevelt
Inspector Holmes Visits Federal Building Improvements
Tulius OC Holmes, inspector of pub Web buildings with the treasury supervising architect in Washington, arrived to review the recent improvements on the federal building in the city and its likely favorable comment in his report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulius OC. Holmes
Supervising Architect
Treasury Department
Washington
Federal
Forestry seedling plan causes city confusion
City Clerk Schmidt read a Washington forestry bureau note about collecting trees seeds and bulbs for parks. A newspaper misstated readiness for distribution, but Congress and the chief of forestry pledged 100 seedlings for Robinson to fulfill Fort Wayne’s quota once ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmidt
Forestry Bureau
Agricultural Department
Washington
Fort Wayne
Congressman Robinson
Galloway
Clerk Schmidt
Indiana Association of Prosecuting Attorneys Formed
Prosecuting attorneys from many Indiana circuits met at the Whitley county courthouse in Columbia City and organized the Indiana Association of Prosecuting Attorneys. President Charles Brower and Secretary Treasurer W H Kissinger were elected. The group aims to secure better remuneration for prosecutors, currently set at 500 dollars annually plus fees. A follow up meeting will be held in Indianapolis to plan actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Whitley County
Columbia City
Ronald Dawson
Allen County
Indiana Association of Prosecuting Attorneys
Charles Brower
Wabash
W. H. Kissinger
Indianapolis
Judge Taylor Improving Report
Judge Revert S. Taylor is improving with health officials optimistic about recovery. Family members request privacy as doctors monitor his condition and outline a careful treatment plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teers
Italy Joins Allies in Venezuela Action
The Italian ambassador told Secretary Hay that Italy has joined the allies in operations against Venezuela and asked Bowen to lead Italian interests there with Venezuela’s approval needed. Hay sent cables to London Berlin and Rome to seek early allied opinions on arbitration.
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Washington
State Department
Hay
Italy
Venezuela
Bowen
Germany
Great Britain
Europe
United States
London
Berlin
Rome
Britain not seeking arbitration in Venezuela dispute
In the House of Commons Foreign Secretary Cranborne said no move toward arbitration had been made over the Venezuela dispute. Lord Lansdowne told the Lords that if gunboat seizures fail, further coercive measures would be used. A blockade of Venezuelan ports was discussed with Germany, with no land invasion or occupation planned.
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London
House of Commons
Cranborne
Great Britain
Venezuela
House of Lords
Lord Lansdowne
Germany
Washington
Roosevelt
England
South
Central America
Congress
United States
British and German Warships Sighted Near Margarita Islands
Caracas reports that British and German warships are off Margarita as Venezuela seeks mediation. The note from Italy demanded payment of sums owed, but Venezuela rejected it citing existing tribunals for revolutions disputes. Italian officials denied travel aboard the Giovanni Bausan and said no Italian naval actions were underway.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Margarita Islands
Bowen
United States
Legation
Washington
Panther
Maracaibo
Miranda
Diego Velasquez
Italy
Rivas
Associated Press
Rome
Small Boys in Trouble Reported to Police
John Lytle a professional roller skater from Columbia City reports to Captain Stoll of the Pennsylvania police Paap pee about trouble involving young boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lytle
Columbia City
Captain Stoll
Pennsylvania
Paap Pee
Boys’ skates case prompts inquiry into troubled youths
A boy sold items to Frank Conroy for 35 cents, with 15 cents to Farnan and the balance to another lad. Skates recovered and Mr. Lytts notified. Guardians and humane society review prior cases of the boys in frequent trouble. No arrests yet, pending further inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Frank Conroy
Farnan
Mr. Lytts
Children’s Guardians
The
Humane Society
Car Builder Reinking Injured by Falling Timber
Reinking a Pennsylvania company car builder was severely hurt this morning when a heavy timber fell and struck his head causing a two inch gash. Medical staff attended and he was transported for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reinking
Pennsylvania Company
Mr. Reinking
Century Old Socks Reach Fort Wayne From Glasgow
George Jaap, contractor, received from American Express a package from his half brother James Jaap of Glasgow containing two pairs of lambs wool socks and one pair of drawers. One sock pair is over 100 years old and never worn. Customs in New York assessed 2.70 duty and 0.50 express, total 3.20. Jaap quips the socks are heavy but fascinating, noting his brother’s view of Fort Wayne as near the pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jaap
American Express Company
James Jaap
Glasgow
Scotland
Custom House
New York
Jaap
Mr. Jaap
Fort Wayne
North Pole
America
Parole sought by Joseph Luley tied to grand larceny
Joseph Luley, convicted December 16 last year of grand larceny and sentenced to one to fourteen years, has applied for parole. The papers are with the sheriff. He claims intoxication at the time and that an unnamed Frenchman stole the goods, though he could not prove another’s involvement at trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Luley
Luley
Joseph Christian
West Main Street
Roof Collapse Buries Dozens at Powelton Roundhouse
Philadelphia reporters describe the collapse of the Pennsylvania Railroad round house roof at Powelton avenue station. Fifty men were buried in the ruins with a number rescued and removed to hospitals after the incident dated December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Powelton Avenue
Crarly Man Runs Amuck At Lapeer
John Best 28 armed with a razor slashed Jasper Clegg nearly to death and wounded his mother and sister before fatally shooting himself. The incident occurred after 1 AM in Lapeer Michigan as Best, recently released from insanity, attacked several family members and then killed himself.
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Lapeer
Mich
John Best
Jasper Clegg
Clegg
Best
Sheriff Myers
Rockefeller Gives Chicago University Another Million
At convocation, the University of Chicago announced a further gift of 1 million dollars from John D. Rockefeller. This substantial donation continues Rockefeller’s long support of the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago University
Shn
D. Rockefeller
Chicago
John D. Rockefeller
University of Chicago
Mysterious rock explodes in Owosso gravel pit
In Owosso City gravel pit workers unearthed a symmetrical rock the size of a pail. They used it as a seat by a fire at noon when it suddenly exploded. Charles Tobias was fatally injured by a rock fragment breaking his chest and crushing his lungs. Authorities suspect the rock came from a Native American burial mound and may have held gunpowder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Mich
Owosso City
Charles Tobias
Tobias
Robbery at Vevay Post Office
The Vevay Indiana post office was robbed of $100 in cash and stamps plus valuable papers. Burglars dynamited the safe at 2 am yesterday, used a skiff to cross the river at Ghent, and escaped in the same method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Ind
Vevay
Ghent
Arrest Pending After Mob Threat At Terre Haute Depot
In Indianapolis today or Tuesday authorities plan to escort a suspect back to Terre Haute for arraignment after he was moved there in September to avoid lynching. The sheriff will lead twenty officers, militia Company B guards the armory, and details will be at the depot and the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Maumee Man Goes to Navy Recruit Training
Harry Neal Johnson of Maumee avenue left for Indianapolis to be sworn in as a navy recruit. He will then go to Chicago for another examination and, if successful, transfer to a training ship at Newport Rhode Island.
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Harry Neal Johnson
Maumee Avenue
Indianapolis
United States Navy
Chicago
Newport
R. I
Murder of Battle Creek farmer's wife shocks county
John Brantlinger a farm hand from Toledo was arrested in Battle Creek after allegedly killing Mrs. Robert Garrison at her Johnstown home over money from a recent farm sale. Garrison and Vansyker were unaware of the tragedy. neighbors found the body and tracked Brantlinger’s movements from the scene to Battle Creek.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Robert Garrison
Johnstown
John Brantlinger
Fred Vansyker
Grand Trunk
Brantlinger
Toledo
Fred Stamm
Garrison
Vansykel
Barry County
Navy plans Dewey fleet dispersal for Christmas week
Washington December 16 the navy department is preparing orders to disperse the ships of Dewey's fleet during the Christmas week to avoid concentration at any one point. The move follows the original program set before maneuvers began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Dewey
Tragic Elevator Death in Stevens Building
Detroit today reports the sudden death of Hugh A. McKenzie a 32 year old switchman married the previous night. He was killed in the elevator shaft of the Stevens building at Washington boulevard and Grand River avenue just before noon.
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Detroit
Mich
Hugh A. McKenzie
New
Stevens
Washington Boulevard
Grand River Avenue
Real Estate Transfers Noted by Heller Abstracter
Compiled by John G Heller abstracter listing property transfers in Lawton Oklahoma and surrounding area. Includes transfers recorded with dates and names of grantors and grantees as presented in the compiled notices.
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John G. ‘Heller
Berry
Sabi Ok Ia Meena Seositally
Lawton. Place
Wreck On The Erie Destroys City Road Crossing
A fast Erie passenger train from New York derailed at Newburg suburb near Cleveland due to slippery tracks. Engineer W G Goss is seriously injured and fireman H H Tandon badly hurt. no passengers harmed. Train crossed the Erie and Cleveland and Pittsburgh tracks, struck a derailing switch, and tumbled into a ditch.
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Cleveland
Ohio
New York
Erie Road
Newburg
W. G C. Goss
H. H. Tandon
Erie
Pittsburg
Creighton H. Williams Opens Independent Law Practice
Creighton H. Williams formerly with Judge 8. B. Alden has started his own law practice at 706 Calhoun Street in the Morr is Woodworth quarters. He is a son of Henry M. Williams and studied at Harvard in both the academic and law departments.
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Creighton H. Willams
B. Alden
Calhoun Street
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