New League Launched Promises Regional Substantial Growth
A new league forms in Indiana with teams mapped across Marion Grand Rapids Wheeling Evansville and Terre Haute among others. Seven applicants vie for two franchises as Indianapolis hosts the next meeting January 6. Local backers include Walter Wilmot and regional interest centers on Grand Rapids and Wheeling. Salary discussions hint at 1500 monthly cap with deposits and guarantees of 500 to 502 per game.
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Tadianageis
Ove
Sivitz
Merre Haute
South Bend
Wheeling
Mansfeld
Akron
Youngstown
Carnton
Springfield
Mautner
Halderman
Marion
Indianapolis
Grand Hapids
Walter Wilmet
Wilmot
Grand Rapids Western Associetinon
Evansville
Serre Haute
Tombs Discharged From Illinois Grand Larceny Case
Governor Odell issued an examination warrant claiming fugitive McNutt, charged with $13,000 grand larceny from Willard T. Block in Illinois, was in Chicago. Justice Fitzgerald in the supreme court discharged him, saying authorities failed to prove McNutt was in Chicago. Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel. December 17, 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tombs
Odell
Illinois
Willard T. Block
Justice Fitzgerald
Supreme Court
Fitzgerald
McNutt
Chicago
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Bitter Feeling Toward Uncle Sam Across The Isthmus
New York dispatch reports intense excitement over Venezuela and the Monroe doctrine. Central and South American leaders blame Anglo-German alignment and U S indifference, warning that treaties and canal deals require imperial consent. Colombians fear German and British claims tied to revolutions, while Palos island tensions fuel alarms about England and Germany collaborating against President Castro near the Orinoco region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Venezuela
Panama
The
Herald
United States
Cleveland
England
Colombia
Palos Island
Germany
Castro
Orinocco River
St John’s Reformed to Modernize Church and School
The congregation plans remodeling of St John’s church at Webster and Washington with an east alcove for organ and choir, re seating to face the choir, new pulpit, and improved lighting and steam heating. The rear school will be enlarged to create classrooms on the first floor and a hall on the second. The property is valued near $50,000.
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St. John’s Reformed Church
Webster and
Washington Streets
St. John’s
Karrol
Ex-Sudge Joha Aiken to Open County Law Offices
On Monday morning ex-Sudge Joha Aiken and County Clerk Frank Belot will open law offices in the State building on the second floor. Judge Aiken will run the office until Belot’s term ends January 1, after which both will devote themselves to private practice. Their offices will be handsomely equipped with a well furnished library second to none in the city.
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Sudge Joha
Aiken
Frank A Belot
Tri
Arstadgor
Judge Aiken
Belot
Prisoner Watt Released After Decade in Custody
Hy Mo Watt, held for years as a prisoner, has been released. Report notes his long detention and a December 15 update confirming his freedom amidst unclear circumstances.
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Xerk
Hy Mo
Watt
Indiana News Roundup Highlights Local Figures and Events
Northern Indiana clubs form in Elwood while Purdue enrollment hits 1236. Obituaries note William Potter of Rone City and Horace D. Graham of Mishawaka. Hartford City gas shortage closes high school and Diamond Flint plant. Other items cover suicides, divorces, fights, county financial rulings, and a seven foot bald eagle capture near Logansport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
Purdue University
William Potter
Rone City
Frankfort
Christopher Spain
Hartford City
Horace D. Graham
Mishawaka
Homeseekers’ Association
Huntington
Hattie Kiina
Quintingeton
Mis. Owar Summers
Weils
Hall Burnau
Waposh
Mas. Og. RK. Schercher
Allen
Ida Etartzen
E. E. Dinius
Jacob Klingerman
Marshell County
Klingermann
Fish Heart
Hartford City High School
Diamond Flint Company
Bluffton
Ben E. Wallacs
Zernblock & Peru
RB. A. Allen
Biuffton
Guy Smith
Logansport
Smith
T. B. Hunter
Ossian
Hunter
Albert Clark
Summittville
William Melling
Lancaster Township
Huntington County
Amelia Pattison
Warsaw
Charles Monroe
Marshall Harbaugh
Monroe
Harbaugh
Charles Fish
Elixhast
Henry Gyles
Sulver
Con Board
George Smith
Steuben
Hartman
A. W. Long
Charles A. Gansers
Indiana
Alva
Perry
St. Jos
Forse Ag
Fragmented Local News Glimpses From 19th Century Decatur
Reports detail injuries from an assault in which a man named Perry was nearly killed after being kicked and trampled. Other notes mention a gas franchise granted to pipe gas into Decatur, and local officials and ventures including theater, labor institute, and a revolver accident in Flint with a mother wounded.
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Perry
Decatur
Harry Benham
Gaoshen
George Ade
Peggy
Paris
John A. Harkness
Earlham College
Richmond
W. N. Cronin
Hartford City
Samuel Williams
Redkey
Williams
Fort Wayne Lads Desert From Navy
During September a Fort Wayne recruiting drive sent local youths including Mayor Berghoffs son into naval service. About half the squad went to Indianapolis then Philadelphia. most deserted soon after. The one stay at sea appears to be Master Berghoff who remains enlisted despite others quitting.
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Fort Wayne
Berghoff
Indianapolis
Philadelphia
Berghofft
Sam
DeWitt’s Early Risers реклам claim and testimonial
An advertisement touts DeWitt’s Early Risers as the best pill for ill health offering quick relief. A Houston Texas reader from W. 4H Howell praises the pills for constipation and sick headache and credits improved family health. Sold by Meyer Bros Co.
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DeWitt
Howell
Houston
Tex
Meyer Bros, & Co
Fractured Hip Sues Mrs Nick Rear in Fall
Mrs. Nick Rear of 1427 Lillie Street sustained a fracture of the right hip in a fall yesterday afternoon. While descending the steps to call on a neighbor she slipped and fell.
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Nick Rear
Lillie Street
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Best for War Wounds
Soldiers praise Bucklen's Arnica Salve for scratches bruises cuts and sores from the last war. It also treats burns scalds boils ulcers and skin eruptions with a guarantee of cure or pay. Dreier & Bros. drug store offers it for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreier & Bros
Leading Baptist Dies in Philadelphia at 87
Benjamin F. Dennisson treasurer of the American Baptist Publication Society died at his Philadelphia home. He was 87 and had long been active in religious and temperance work. he served as grand worthy patriarch of America and past grand worthy patriarch of the United States for the Sons of Temperance.
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Philadelphia
Benjamin F. Dennisson
American Baptist Publication Society
Dennisson
America
United States
The
Sons of Temperance
Huntington Merchants Agree to Close Stores on Sunday
Local Huntington merchants have agreed to close their shops on Sundays in a bid to observe a day of rest and align with community standards. The plan affects a broad slate of retailers and is supported by business groups and town residents.
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Huntington
Argentina may align with Venezuela amid Monroe doctrine row
Herald report from Caracas says Argentina's Buenos Aires dispatch signals readiness to side with Venezuela if the United States stays passive on Britain and Germany. Chile is said to share similar aims as Caracas and Valparaiso cables reflect high tension during the dispute over claims.
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New York
Herald
Caracas
Argentina
Buenos Ayres
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Venezuela
Castro
Chili
Valparaiso
Temperance Services Sparked by Terre Haute Ministers
Terre Haute Indiana officials planned special temperance services after a ministers association set yesterday as the date. State Anti-Saloon league representatives spoke in the city while some churches stayed away fearing an aggressive church-led campaign against saloons.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Ministers’ Association
State Anti-Saloon League
Widow Adopts A Physician In Saloon Law Effort
Mrs J S Slick widow of Judge Slick seeks authority to adopt Dr Woodruff an osteopath once from Huntington now in California The two were close friends and have moved after the adoption attempt Judge Slick died three years ago after ten years paralysis Mrs Slick aged 50 Woodruff 35 seeks new family ties under Indiana saloon law case details emerged from Dublin Indiana December 15.
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Dublin
Ind
J. S. Slick
Indiana
Slick
Forty-First Indiana Circuit
Wabash Circuit
Dr. Woodruff
Huntington
Woodruff
California
California. Judge Slick
Wabash
Successful men tell of struggles
Fort Wayne business leaders shared at a supper hosted by 8. M. Foster recounting early poverty and obstacles surmounted to achieve present prosperity. Guests included T. F. Thieme and C. N. Guildlin among others from Wayne Knitting Mills and Western Gas Construction. An all-night discussion offered unwritten history of their rise.
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W. H. Dreier
Louis Fox
Fred J. Thieme
Charles McCulloch
C. N. Guildlin
J. Ross McCulloch
Col
D. N. Foster
A. Z. Foster
Terre Haute
Mr. Foster
Thieme
Guildlin
Elks honor Rep James M. Robinson as memorial speaker
Twelfth district congressman Hon James M Robinson was chosen as principal orator at a Washington lodge memorial service last Sunday. He spoke of Elks duties to the living and dead, universal invitation, and pledges to keep fallen brothers memory bright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Elks’ Service
Washington
James M. Robinson
Congress
Washington Lodge of Elks
Withal
Elks
Physicians Prescribe Foley Honey and Tar Remedy
Many broad minded physicians prescribe Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe reliable remedy for throat and lung troubles. Sold by Dreier and Bro and Fellens and Polster.
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Foley
Dreier & Bro
Fellens & Polster
Treaty signed at 11 15 last night shocks officials
Washington dispatch says General Bliss reports a treaty with Cuba concluded at Havana. Officials are puzzled if a protocol or a full reciprocal treaty was signed. If confirmed, the president will submit to the Senate. Details remain unclear until Havana mail arrives.
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Washington
State Department
General Bliss
Havana
United States
Cuba
Senate
Quesada
Charles W Hand Speaks on Mission Work at Two Churches
Charles W Hand, secretary of the finance committee of the Presbyterian foreign mission board, preached at First Presbyterian and spoke at Third Church about the board’s work and future plans. He recounted sacred funds, the board’s 1831 origin, and its structure with ministers and laymen guiding finance and mission efforts.
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Mr. Hand
China
Korea
India
Charles W. Hand
Presbyterian Foreign Mission Board
First Presbyterian Church
Christ
Christendom
Dr. Ellenwood
Ellenwood
Mission Board
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Pittsburg
New York
Presbyterian Board
Mission Society of London
South Bend Grocer Killed by Robbers in Bold Hold-Up
John Koonsman a leading German resident of South Bend was slain by three robbers in his grocery store after resisting the hold-up. Clerk Harvey Kletke witnessed the shooting as the trio fled by freight train. The incident followed a week of violence among local Black residents including threats and shootings in separate cases.
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Mr. Koonsman
South Bend
Harvey Kletke
Kietke
Koonsman
William Humlie
Indianapolis
Lydia King
Lawrence Brewington
Bert White
Weisman Harris
Joseph Luther
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Uncle Sam
Taonday
NAVY
Leading Baptist
S. M. Foster
J. M. Robinson
First Church
J. M. Koonsman
South Bend, Ind
John
F. M. Smith
Calhoun 8T
Fort Wayne, Ind
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