Currency Bill Passes House 190 to 150 With 11 Democrats Support
The currency bill drafted by Republicans and pushed by Representative Overstreet of Indiana passed the House 190 to 150. Eleven Democrats crossed the aisle. The session featured full attendance as the roll call confirmed the vote and committee appointments followed.
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Washington
Representative Overstreet
Indiana
House
Gains
Tennessee
Mr. Overstreet
Smith
Maryland
Stallings
Alabama
Wheeler
Catchings
Mississippi
Campbell
Montana
Brousard
Louisiana
Robertson
Davey
Committee On Ways and Means
Bailly
Texas
DeArmond
Missouri
Richard P. Bland
Senate opens with invocation by Bishop Murst
Washington December 18 Senate sessions opened with an invocation delivered by Bishop John F Murst of the M E church. President Pro Tem Frye presented a memorial from Honolulu citizens urging Congress to provide a pierage for Hawaii and noting ongoing uncertainty over such action.
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Washington
John F. Murst
M. E. Church
Senate
General Wood Sails to Cuba as Governor General
Major General Wood the newly appointed governor general of Cuba sailed for the island today aboard the steamer Mexico. He was accompanied by his aide de camp Lieutenant E C Brooks of the Sixth Cavalry.
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New York
Wood
Cuba
Mexico
Produce Exchange Trust Company Suspends Payments in New York
New York December 18. The Produce Exchange Trust company has closed its doors and suspended payment pending a books examination. The company reports total assets of 11 719 500 with liabilities of 11 649 600 including capital surplus deposits and due to banks. A special committee is appointed to manage affairs. Officers include Turner Beall Gould McIntosh Scudder Chamberlain and Laws.
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New York
Produce Exchange Trust Company
Western National Bank
National City Bank
First National Bank
Jersey City
Standard
The
Edwin A. Goua
C. H. Armstrong
George R. Bidwell
Edward A. Maher
Frank Brainard
Almon Goodwin
William Nelson Cromwell
Standard Oil Company
Banking Department of the State
Turner A. Beall
Edwin Gould
Thomas A. McIntosh
S. D. Scudder
S. L. Chamberlain
William Laws
Readjustment Plan Sought for Major Starch Trust
A committee is empowered to prepare a plan for readjustment or reorganization, or dissolution of the company. It has paid over $2,000,000 in cash and may reduce capital. The scheme will include absorption of important starch companies outside the trust.
Fire destroys casa of Samuel Cripe near Goshen
In Goshen Indiana on December 16 a house owned by Samuel E Cripe burned early Friday. The residence cost about 2000 dollars and Cripe along with a farm laborer escaped in night clothes through a second floor window. They barefooted through snow to seek shelter with a neighbor and face possible exposure and danger.
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Goshen
Ind
Samuel E. Cripe
Wandering octogenarian found in Milan township
Deputy sheriffs took Casper Bassler an eighty year old German wanderer into custody after two weeks of roaming eastern Milan township. He asked to avoid jail or asylum and to remain free in spring while authorities decide his future.
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Young
Milan
Melching
Maumee
Nis
Sentinel
Casper Bassler
America
Pennsylvania
Fort Wayne
Bloomingdale
Dockets Cleared In Fort Wayne Superior Court
Judge Vesey dismissed 53 cases this morning including mandamus suits by firefighters and police officers laid off by the Oakley administration. Fannie Fahenstock et al. were also dropped. Clerk Nicodemus will face a lighter January docket.
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Superior Court
Fort Wayne
Oakley
Scherer
Board of Safety
Fannie Fahenstock
James W. Fahenstock
Flora Fahenstock
Nicodemus
Postmaster Takes Office as Successor Must Be Chosen
The postmaster notified that he could begin duties for Uncle Sam and started work in the post office on Monday. His successor must be chosen at once.
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Page
Uncle Sam
The
Postoffice
Mmust
FISH LAW UPHELD BY SUPREME COURT
The Indiana supreme court overruled a rehearing plea in Gustavel versus Indiana. It upheld the state’s fish law prohibiting catching fish by hook and line between May and June and fining Gustavel for catching a black bass over nine inches. The ruling confirms the illegality of taking fish of any size during the May to June period.
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Supreme Court
Louis Gustavel
Indiana
Gustavel
Tippecanoe
Wife Cannot Become Surety Under Husband Debt Rule
The Supreme Court rules a married woman cannot bind her property as surety for her husband’s debts. In Government Building and Loan Institution v Denny et al, John L. Denny secured a $1,000 loan with mortgage. Mrs. Denny resisted foreclosure and the circuit court canceled the mortgage. The high court affirms the ruling.
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Supreme Court
Government Building and Loan Institution
John L. Denny
Denny
Circuit Court
Maloney Sentenced to Prison for Petit Larceny
Patrick Maloney appeared before Judge O Rourke charged with entering a stable to commit a felony. He pleaded guilty to petit larceny and received a one to three year term at Michigan City prison. The Cleveland boy McNamara, involved earlier, remained in custody but was released by Sheriff Melching.
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Patrick Maloney
O’rourke
Maloney
Cleveland
McNamara
Gorsline
Michigan City
McNamara Lad
Melching
Henry Allen & Co. Suspended by Stock Exchange
New York December 18 The suspension of the brokerage firm Henry Allen and Co bankers and brokers has been announced on the stock exchange. The firm is not yet prepared to comment, but the suspension is attributed to customers failing to meet calls or provide additional margins after recent declines. The house has traded on an extensive scale.
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New York
Henry Allen & Co
Stock Exchange
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Breaks Loss Record
Capt. W. H. Kelsey, secretary, reports the Allen County Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co has not paid a fire loss since August, the longest exemption period since its founding. The office visit reflects a prosperous organization and continued stability.
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W. H. Kelsey
Allen County Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Kelsey
Farmers’ Company
Roberts Hearing Postponed By House Committee
Washington reports the Utah witness in the Roberts case could not arrive until late today. Chairman Taylor of the house investigating committee canceled today's session and set a 10 o'clock tomorrow morning meeting.
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Washington
Utah
Roberts
Taylor
House Investigating Committee
Jury awards no damages in Hoffman mill injury suit
Ernest Boegle fails to secure damages for injuries while employed at the Hoffman saw mill. The jury retired Saturday and returned a sealed verdict at 9 p m that night. Judge O Rourke opened it this morning and it found for the defendant.
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Ernest Boegle
Hoffman
O’rourke
A New Bailiff Appointed by Judge Vesey
Judge Vesey appoints L. P. Sharp as bailiff of the superior court to replace George Allen who resigned Saturday. Sharp, a Lakeside resident, has been active in Republican politics, served on the county committee, ran for county surveyor two years ago, and once sought a council seat in the First ward.
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Vesey
L. P. Sharp
Superior Court
George Allen
Sharp
Lakeside
Odd Fellows Elect Officers in Summit City Meeting
Summit City lodge No.16 I C C F elects officers for the coming months at Harmony Hall. Leaders named include Payne as chief patriarch and Lin as another key post, with the ceremony held Friday evening.
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Summit City
No. 16
Harmony Hall
Thn Payne
Lin
Starch Trust Forming Progress Report
The Enquirer notes a National Starch company reorganization under a syndicate plan. Leaders named include Jay Merton Charles B Flint Alex H Serene and George W Young guiding the effort. Roosevelt is also mentioned among the organizers.
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Cificinnat
The
Enquirer
National Starch Company
Jay Merton
Charles B. Flint
Alex H. Serene
Wmile Roosevelt
George W. Young
Jail Sentences Given After Guilty Pleas
Jesse Felger and Fred Keyes were arraigned before Judge O Rourke on petit larceny charges. Both pled guilty and received jail terms with Sheriff Melching. Felger 60 days and Keys 30 days. Felger initially disputed the charge but confessed after evidence appeared decisive.
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Jesse Felger
Fred Keyes
O'Rourke
Felger
Keys
Melching
Changes of Venue Sought in Chapman Versus Bass Cases
Barrett and Morris lawyers for Fort Wayne Traction ask Judge O Rourke to change venue in the case of Solomon C Chapman et al versus John H Bass receiver and Bertha Ehrhardt. Judge O Rourke has not decided where the cases will be sent.
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Barrett & Morris
Fort Wayne Traction Company
O’rourke
Solomon
Local horse shoer injured in Atkins street accident
John C. Jackson of Columbia, a well known horse shoer, is confined at home after a painful accident on May 9 when a newly shod horse stepped on his foot. He is receiving medical attention.
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John C. Jackson
Columbia
Mr. Jackson
Divorce Granted in Byers Case Prohibition on Remarriage Set
Judge Vesey grants Ernest Byers a divorce from Minnie Byers with a two year remarriage prohibition. Final probate report filed for Mary Jones estate. Doenges family case involves pursuit then return to Lake township. Public notices include hearings, asylum acceptance, and estate suits. Receivers appointed and executors filed in multiple estates.
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Ernest Byers
Minnie Byers
Martha J. Moderwell
Mary
E Cheriff Whitney
Doenges
Columbia City
Jerome Herff
Charles Grafiis
Belot
Dora Parks
Richmond Insane Asylum
Baasler
Melching
Gertrude J. Phelps
Lindley M. Ninde
Bell & Doughman
Louis Fox
R. S. Taylor
H. J. Miller
Ronald T. McDonald
Fort Wayne Electric Corporation
Mr. McDonald
Breen & Morris
George W. Jones
Hattie M. Stites
Rosa Baum
Herman
Isidore Pottlitzer
Selig Pottlitzer
Death’s Quiet Toll Fr F Cohn Poem From Fort Wayne
A brief death notice from Fort Wayne Indiana dated December 15 1899 features Frederick Cohn quoting a poem about death. The piece expresses reverence for death as a silent inevitable passage beyond years.
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Frederick Cohn
Fort Wayne
Ind
Marshall to retire as Democratic district chair
Hon. Thomas B. Marshall of Columbia City was in the city on Monday to confirm he will not seek another term as chairman of the Democratic district committee. H C Berghoff is named as a possible successor.
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Thomas BR. Marshall
Columbia City
Democratic District Committee
H.C. Berghoff
George Alien Bailiff Resigns Amid Court Turmoil
Local court records show bailiff George Alien tendering resignation as tensions rise in the courthouse. Officials confirm no immediate replacement and plan for interim staff while proceedings continue.
Farmer Files Petition in Wells County
Andrew M. White a farmer living near Echo Wells County filed with the Deputy Clerk today his petition seeking a matter related to his property or farm affairs.
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Andrew M. White
Echo
Wells County
Two Fatal Tenement Fires Leave Dozens Dead or Injured
In New York seven people died in two early morning tenement fires. The Mentor on One Hundred Second Street and Third Avenue burned, with five bodies found on upper floors and several women and a child rescued from windows. An earlier Tenth Avenue fire killed Mrs. Martin Fox and her child. Fire department rescues included Delia O Connell and Mrs Susan McAdee who were saved from windows with ropes and ladders.
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New York
Tenth Avenue
Martin Fox
George
Fox
Ward
Delia O’connell
Susan McAdee
Kehler Named Temporary Commandant At State Soldiers Home
Lafayette Ind December 18 Directors place Captain D B Kehler adjutant in temporary charge of the state soldiers home before homeward departure. Board will meet January 8 in regular session to select a successor, with General Packard likely as the candidate.
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Ind
D. B. Kehler
Tate
Packard
Wacy’ Tate
Makiigt
Ste Tike
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