Bribery Attempt to Break Mine Strike Revealed in Scranton
John Early a Gypsy Grove check weighman and Gypsy Grove Local Union president testified that former foreman Michael Grimes offered $2,500 to induce ten miners to pass a resolution ordering two locals back to work. The scheme included staged payments and foreman certification, with meetings planned and ministers approached but later dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
John Early
Gypsy Grove
Erie Company
Michael Grimes
Lackawanna Valley
Larry
O'Hara
Lackawanna County
J. C. Taylor
M. W. Cummings
Olymphant
Jocal
Early
O’hara
Grimes
Nicholls
Miners’ Union
P. F. O’hara
O’hare
Dunmore
Died at Defiance Mrs Emmert Passes After Stroke
Mrs. John Emmert, well known in this city, died Tuesday at Defiance Ohio after paralysis struck in April and caused a left hip fracture. She had been bedridden most of the time but later improved enough to return to Defiance. Her daughter Mrs. Adam Schlegel cared for her at the Defiance home. Mrs. Schlegel and son-in-law Mr. Schlegel were mentioned at the time of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Emmert
Defiance
Ohio
Emmert
Adam Schlegel
West Main Street
Preacher Seeks Republican Congress Nomination
The South Whitley News notes Rev. Homer C. Ashcraft of South Whitley will be a candidate for the Republican nomination for Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn Dispatch
The
South Whitley News
Homer C. Ashcraft
Congress
Fremont Ohio Fire Destroys Local Plant
Fremont Ohio December 10 fire wiped out the Ext of y plant area causing extensive damage to facilities and equipment in the blaze reported from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Ohio
Damaged Factory Cluster Causes Large Loss in City
The Tsering Brothers furniture factory the A. D. Hook Shirt factory a laundry and saloon sustain an aggregate loss of 200000 dollars with partial insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tsering Brothers
A. D. Hook
Prominent Los Angeles Lawyer Praises Fort Wayne Progress
Meyer Graff, once of this city, now a top corporate lawyer in Los Angeles, visits Fort Wayne briefly. He meets old friends at Pennsylvania Station and tours the city, praising its thirteen years of growth, new business buildings, and especially the splendid courthouse before departing for Washington on the Pennsylvania Limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer Graff
Los Angeles
Cal
Clark Fairbank
J. D. Bond
Graff
Jim
Pennsylvania Station
California
Court House
Washington
Pennsylvania Limited
Boy of Three Commits Death by Own Action
Derby Connecticut December 10. James Mc Sheeney three years old threw himself into a tub of scalding water after his mother rebuked him for rough play with his baby brother. The hot water burned him severely and he died soon after despite being pulled from the tub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby
Conn
James McSheeney
James
Mrs Anna Kruse and Nash Oman wed at Salem Reformed Church
Miss Anna Kruse and Nash Oman were married yesterday at 3 pm at the residence of Rev. Philip Ruhl of Salem Reformed church. The groom, a farmer, and the bride will reside about two miles north of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Kruse
Nash Oman
Philip Ruhl
Salem Reformed Church
Doctors Elect Officers at Allen County Medical Society Meeting
The Allen County Medical Society elected officers for the coming year at its annual meeting in the courthouse assembly room. President Dr C B Siemen Secretary Dr E E Morgan Treasurer Dr W P Whery Censors Drs Bulson Buchman and Bower A banquet committee was named with Drs Clif Wallace W M Enslen and R B McKeeman to organize the 23rd banquet. Noted Chicago physicians Dr John Billings and Dr Bevan are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County Medical Society
Court House
C. B. Siemen
E. E. Morgan
W. P. Whery
John Billings
Chicago
American Medical Society
Bevan
Death of Chester W. Tuttle Lingers Over Fort Wayne
Ches ter W. Tuttle, a Pleasant Lake resident and former Steuben County treasurer, died after a long illness at age 56. A Civil War veteran with the Seventh Indiana cavalry, he leaves a widow and four sons, including musician Worthy Tuttle. Funeral held Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Chester W. Tuttle
Pleasant Lake
Tuttle
Steuben County
Seventh
Indiana Volunteer Cavalry
Worthy Tuttle
Mr. Tuttle
Flowing well drilled in Commercial addition by Fred Weibel
Contractor Fred Weibel sunk a two inch casing in a six inch hole and struck a water vein at 105 feet. The well spouted several feet above the outlet and drilling was stopped. The Swinney park well, drilled four years ago, is 335 feet deep, and these two are the largest wells found in or near the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swinney Park
Fred Weibel
Weibel
Swinneypark
Mrs Sophia Schoppman 83 Passes After Illness
An obituary notes Mrs Sophia Schoppman aged 83 of Aiea Hawaii died after illness. The funeral details and inheritance are not listed in the readable fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Schoppman
Justice Harlan Honored at Supreme Court Banquet
Washington December 10 Justice John Marshall Harlan was honored by the Supreme Court bar at the Willard Hotel for twenty five years on the bench. President Roosevelt attended and praised his service, while Harlan spoke on the court’s responsibility and its role in preserving the union under the constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
New Willard Hotel
John Marshall Harlan
Supreme Court
Knox
Wayne MacVeagh
Richard D. Harlan
Lake Forest
Ill
Justice Harlan
James S. Harlan
Porto Rico
John Maynard Harlan
Chicago
MacVeagh
Harlan
Forriess
Nho
Evening speakers at constitutional liberty gathering
The event featured remarks on the necessity of preserving state powers and liberties. Notable participants included Senator Hoar Chief Justice Fuller Justice Brewer Edward Blake of Canada Judge Alexander P Humphrey of Kentucky Assistant Attorney General Beck and EB Hoss Perry of the District of Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Hoar
Fuller
Justice Brewer
Edward Blake
Canada
Alexander P. Humphrey
Kentucky
Beck
EB. Hoss Perry
District of Columbia
Baker fatally shot by woman in Carrington town
Thomas Baker, a leading resident of Carrington North Carolina, was shot five times last night by Kittie Bondarant. Jealousy is cited as the motive and Baker is reported dying today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrington
N. C
Thos. Baker
Misa Kittie Bondarant
Baker
Unconfirmed Death of Miss Hannah Niehoff Rumor
Officials in Washington say they have no knowledge of Miss Hannah Niehoff dying while serving as an army nurse in the Philippines. A Fort Wayne inquiry notes she may have retired or the death rumor may be erroneous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Washington
Hannah Niehoff
Fort Wayne
Philippines
T. J. Logan
War Department
Logan
J. van Ness Philip
Miss Niehoff
Covington
A Cold Wave Prompts Cough Cure Claim
An agate style health notice warns of sudden weather changes bringing hoarseness and coughs and promotes One Minute Cough Cure. E H Wise of Madison Georgia endorses it for health and life, claiming cures for coughs colds la grippe bronchitis pneumonia and lung troubles. Meyer Bros & Co sell the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Wise
Madison
Meyer Bros. & Co
Carpenters and Joiners elect new officers
The Carpenters and Joiners union elected officers last evening led by President J. M. Lackey and Vice President Roy J. Whitcraft. E. F. Delagrange was named recording secretary with L. C. Delagrange as financial secretary. George Siniff becomes conductor with B. W. Crick as warden and Samuel Hartle as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters and Joiners’ Union
J. M. Lackey
Roy J. Whitcraft
E. F. Delagrange
L. C. Delagrange
George Siniff
B. W. Crick
Samuel Hartle
Million Voices Thankful for Dr King’s Discovery
Homer Hall of West Point Iowa suffered a severe lung cough and consumption diagnosis. After using Dr King’s New Discovery he reports a complete cure and weight gain to 227 pounds. Guaranteed relief for coughs colds and lung troubles. 50c and 1.00 bottles. Trial bottle free at Dreier and Bro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Hall
West Point
Dr. King
Dreier & Bro
Resolution urged arbitration of Venezuela claims
Washington December 11 a joint resolution was offered by Mr Shaffroth authorizing the president to propose to Great Britain and Germany that their claims against Venezuela be submitted to arbitration and to guarantee payment of any awards found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Shaffroth
Great Britain
Germany
Venezuela
Shotgun Accident Wounds Mrs. Walters During Rabbit Hunt
Mrs. Levi Walters of Burket was badly wounded when a shotgun discharged accidentally while a companion fired during a rabbit hunt. The incident occurred as they moved along the field, with medical aid promptly summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Walters
Burket
Jeon
Aged Woman Robert Block Dies After Fall in Fort Wayne
Mrs. Maria Block aged 90 died after a fall at the granddaughter’s home at 1114 Ewing street. She struck her head on a three or four step fall and died at 12:30 AM after medical efforts. Born in Muesteringen Germany she lived in Fort Wayne since 1881 with granddaughter Mrs. Klaffer and daughter Sophia Block. She was a member of St Pauls Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Block
Charles Klaffer
Ewing Street
Schick
Frederick Block
Germany
Fort Wayne
Sophia Block
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
French Merchantman Ossun Seized by Germany
Paris reports a Caracas dispatch saying German warships seized vessels believed Venezuelan and also captured the French steamer Ossun. Officials expect German mistake to be rectified or face representations. Ossun, a French coastwise trader, had been seized by Venezuela months earlier under a military necessity with the Venezuelan flag raised aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Foreign Office
Caracas
Venezuela
Ossun
Germany
South America
Castro
Grace Elizabeth Hite marries Frederick Warner in Reading
Tuesday afternoon the marriage of Grace Elizabeth Hite daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Hite of this city and Frederick Warner of Reading Pennsylvania was performed by Rev J H Evans. Attendants were Miss Lillian and Willis Hite. The bride wore crepe de chine and the couple left for Reading after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Elizabeth
Samuel Hite
Frederick
Fortune Receives Roosevelt Mission To Island Possessions
Thomas Fortune, prominent black leader, travels to U S island possessions on a six month government commission from President Roosevelt to study race and labor issues. Details of his duties are confidential, but the objective is understood to address race relations and labor problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Thomas Fortune
Roosevelt
Fortune
Anxious hours as child battles croup prompt Foley's remedy
A mother recalls the anxious nights when a child suffers croup. The article extols Foley's Honey and Tar as a highly effective household remedy for throat and lung troubles, noting its popularity and components.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Oceanic Arrives After Six Day Stormy Passage
The White Star liner Oceanic with Andrew Carnegie aboard reached New York from Liverpool and Queenstown after a six days twenty three hours voyage. Stormy conditions built from Daunt's Rock with heavy head seas and a strong west north west wind bringing hail and snow. Carnegie reportedly recovered fully from recent illness and was in good health on the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
White Star Line
Oceanic
Andrew Carnegie
Liverpool
Queenstown
Daunt’s Rock
Carnegie
Frank Guston in jail at Huntington over fine and costs
Frank Guston of Andrews, aged 16, is jailed at Huntington for laying out a fine and costs amounting to sea assessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Guston
Andrews
Huntington
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Simon +. Wolverton
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company
Alexander McVicar
Delaware and Hudson
Darrow
Torrey
Gray
G. W. Phillips
Public Schools of
Phillips
John Archbald
Hazelton
Lehigh Valley
William Connell
Preacher
Fremont, Ohio
Boy OF
Oman
KRUSE
Steuben Fioneer
Miss Niewoff
Carpenters
France
Warner-Hite
Dr. Miles
Camp Randall
A. Huegin
Daily Free Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Miss. Hogan
Montgomery City
Pastor Koenig
I.M.J. Reed
Dayton
OL. T
Koenig
S. Kemper
Ohio National Military Home
Dassalais
Apy
Patten
Fort Ne
Ind
Koenig Med. CO
Chicago, Ill
U. S
First National Bank
J. H. Bass
H. Worden
H. B. Freeman
J. H. Orr
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