Secretary Root probes Miles Schley interview over naval controversy
Washington December 21 Secretary Root demanded an explanation from General Miles after a Cincinnati interview quoted him on the Samp son Schley findings. Miles submitted a verbal reply with a letter, then added notes. Root consulted the White House with President Roosevelt to judge adequacy. Miles claimed comments targeted individuals, not the court, and stressed no sympathy with acts questioning an officer’s fidelity.
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Washington
Root
Cincinnati
Miles
White House
Roosevelt
War Department
Court of Inquiry
E. S. Maclay
Maclay
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Cincinnnati
Admiral Dewey
Washington holiday visit of Rep. Robinson discussed
Washington congressman Robinson, resting after illness, praises his holiday stay in the capital He mentions new committee assignments as ranking Democrat on the elections committee and on the territories panel He discusses the Nicaraguan canal project, Chinese exclusion act and concerns over Asia policy He plans to stay in Washington until January 2 with Mrs Robinson desped.
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Robinson
the Sentinel Today
Washington
Littlefield
Maine
Genias
Territories
Hawaii
Alaska
Congress
Senate
House
Republic
Philippines
China
United States
Ugliest Man Wins Prize Then Throws Cup in Food
Claude Edwards voted ugliest man at a Kokomo party throws prize cup at Boss Perry during proseffation speech triggering chaos. Several girls faint and Edwards is under arrest.
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Kokomo
Ind
Claude Edwards
Perry
Edwards
Story of assault on president unfounded
Washington dispatches state both at the White House and the British Embassy deny a published report that an assault was made on the holiday afternoon. The White House itself authorizes the denial.
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Washington
White House
New Agent to Kill Disease from University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Dec. 23. University of Michigan scientists report breakthroughs by Prof. Frederic G. Novy in a proposed intestinal antiseptic. Lab results show five students receiving the treatment neutralized bodily poisons and potentially curing Asiatic cholera typhoid fever and dysentery.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
Frederic G. Novy
Asiatié
Novy
Vndus
Murder Trial Looms for 1869 Double Slayings in Guthrie
James Wilson, now 70, faces trial for a double murder committed 32 years ago after living as a fugitive since the crime in Missouri. He evaded authorities during the Kiowa and Comanche Indian resettlement period and was later found in Oklahoma near Guthrie. Neighbors recalling the accused wife of Wilson aided in identifying the couple, revealing Wilson as a farmer ten miles west of Guthrie.
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Guthrie
C. T
James Wilson
Wilson Thas
Missouri
Kiowa
Comanche Indian
Wilson
Franchises Granted for Local Telephone Lines in County
The Churubusco Telephone Co. wins a franchise to operate along highways in Bel River township, and Home Telephone Co. gains rights to serve Lee and Auburn roads with radiating lines up to five miles. Numerous civil actions include bastardy damages, divorces and cross complaints, with receivers appointed in Maitland vs. Fort Wayne Insurance. Local officials report court activity and contract awards for county supplies and ditch works as 1902 approaches.
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Churubuscoelephone Company
Tas
Bel ‘River
Home Telephone Company of
Fort Wayne
Lee and
Auburn
Commissioners’ Court
Celia Mennewisch
Charles Pfleitner
Alexander Hamm
Sophie Hamm
Rosanna
Francis Farra
Shoaff
Maitland
Fort Wayne Insurance Company
Gottloib Bruch
New Haven
Decatur Egg Case Company
Mr. Brudi
Wesley Johnson
Nettie Johnson
Emmett Martin
Adolph Fabia
Ed. Quinn
Superior Court
Justices of the Peace
Charles Stellhorn
Anthony Bubb
William Schroeder
Dennis Ditch
Lafayette Township
Milo Beard
Peter Nicodemus
Wolf & Dessauer
White Fruit House
F. P. Wilt & Co
Karn Bros
Aiken
Edward Noble
Alice Noble
New Wayne Club
RB. C. Rankin
J. Rega McCulloch
H. C. Hannard
O'Rourke
Albert Buck
Guatave Iart
Pennsylvania
Railroa
Wheeling
W. Va
Buck
Smith
W. W. Rogers
Jusnen
Brisk blaze blocks Arcade building delighting fire crews
A small gas stove sparked a blaze in the Arcade building at 1 am Saturday, threatening the dental office of Burkett and Baker. Losses estimated at 700 for the dental office and about 100 for the building, both insured. Night Watchman John Laughlin reported the fire, which damaged walls ceilings and dental instruments.
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Drs. Burkett & Baker
John Laughlin
Back On The Butler End Of New Haven-Butler Line
The contractor moved work trains crews and track layers to the Butler end of the line and will resume work tomorrow. Materials are mostly at Butler so progress will be quicker from that end. rails won’t be laid or ballast laid for several weeks. Through trains will use Detroit routes via Cincinnati Northern or Toledo and Michigan Central.
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New Haven
Butler
Baltimore and Ohio
Detroit
Cincinnati
Toledo
Michigan Gentral
JUDGE BIDDLE A CANDIDATE FOR SUPREME COURT
A movement in Laporte Indiana seeks to appoint Judge William B Biddle to the vacant supreme judgeship created by Judge Baker's appointment to the United States circuit court. Biddle served with distinction in the Civil War and was appointed by Governor Mount to a term on the bench. He is one of the state's best known lawyers.
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Laporte
Ind
William B. Biddle
Eireutt
Aipreme
Baker
Bidle
Mount
Prospect of War Grows as Argentinian Demonstrations Rally
Buenos Ayres faces renewed patriotic demonstrations over a potential war with Chile. The Chilean minister has no instructions since the Argentine recall, while press commentary urges direct arrangements or prepared for war. Argentina mobilizes fleet and rail transport. 60 locomotives and 4000 cars ready to move 80000 troops on short notice.
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Buenos Ayres
Galveston
Texas
Chile
Senor Concha Subercaseaux
Santiago
Paia
Pais
Chili
W. A. ©. Barrington
Roca
Pablo Riccheri
President Roca
Riesco
Alcorta
Argentina
Chile Argentina dispute ends diplomatic relations
Secretary Hay receives confirmation from Santiago that diplomacy has failed to settle the Chile Argentina dispute as relations are broken after the Argentine minister withdraws. Chilean representatives say proposing Britain as arbitrator was their original idea, suggesting a peaceful adjustment may still be possible.
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Washington
Hay Hag
United States
Wilson
Santiago de Chile
Chile
Argentina
Great Britain
Residents of Andrews petition railroad spur to Fort Wayne line
Andrews residents petition the Fort Wayne and Southwestern Railroad to build a spur north of the river. The plan hinges on bridging the Wabash or using a strengthened county bridge to support heavy trolley cars. If feasible, three fourths of a mile of track would be laid to connect with The Signal notes expected business from the new line at the destination.
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Andrews
Fort ‘Wayne and Southwestern Railroad
Wabash
Boundary dispute tempo favors swift settlement in Chile
Valparaiso correspondent reports prevailing opinion that the Chile Argentina talks may be estopped now but will soon yield a rapid boundary settlement. A large crowd demonstrated peacefully in front of the United States Mexican Ecuadorian and Brazilian consulates in Valparaiso on Saturday.
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New York
Valparaiso
Chile
The
Herald
Argentina
United States
Birth Notice for Ken Drogk Child in Wesbh Wayne
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ken Drogk of Wesbh Wayne street. The announcement provides minimal details and confirms the birth of a male child to the family.
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Charles Ken‘drig¢k
Wesbh Wayne
Argentine Minister Recall Affects Chile Relations
Brief notes indicate a recall of the Argentine minister impacting diplomatic ties with Chile. No further context provided in the fragment.
Portela Impresses Argentina as Boundary Dispute Grows
Buenos Ayres correspondent reports Senor Portela has made a favorable impression in Argentina. The Argentina government plans an explanatory note outlining dispute points and will forward it to King Edward as arbitrator. A clipping collection from U S newspapers totals over four thousand. Senator Depew heads to Nice for his wedding to Miss May Palmer at Rev Adamson's church.
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Senor Portela
Argentina
Buenos Ayres
The
Herald
Edward
Great Britain
Senator Depew
Nice
Misa May Palmer
Adamson
American Episcopal Church
New York
St. Louis
Cherbourg
Oldest Indian squaw dies at 128 in Wisconsin
Nuc-Se-Ga, the oldest Indian squaw in the United States, died in the Winnebago camp on Barron’s Island opposite La Crosse Wisconsin at age 128. She was buried with customary ceremonies amid many chiefs from the northwest. She was mother to Red Snake and John Sherman, noted bucks in the Black River country.
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la Crosse
Wis
United States
Barron’s Island
Northwest
Red Snake
John Sherman
Black River Country
Bold Hold Up Job At Chicago House Wrecking
Robbers forced entry into the Chicago House Wrecking Company at 35th and Iron streets. They overpowered tied and gagged two night watchmen, broke the safe and escaped with its contents. A bound watchman triggered a fire alarm. six attackers were described by Louis Black and Peter Brennan. Police were notified as investigators reviewed the theft of $30 from Black and $3 from Brennan.
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Chicago
Chicago House Wrecking Company
35Th
Iron Streets
Louis Black
Péter Brennan
Black
Brennan
Allen County Medical Society Lecture and Banquet
The Allen County Medical Society holds its annual meeting this evening in the courthouse assembly room to elect new officers. Dr W A Evans of Chicago, a leading pathologist, will lecture. A banquet follows at the Aveline hotel with society members and their wives as guests. Dr J B Murphy is expected to arrive today and may address the gathering.
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Allen County Medical Society
Court House
W.A. Evans
Chicago
Evans
Society
Aveline ‘Hotel
J. B. Murphy
Senator Depew Dies in Paris After Last Sunday of Single Life
New York December 23 Senator Chauncey M Depew in radiant spirits and robust health after a sea voyage passed in Paris quietly with a few friends this his last Sunday of single life The Paris correspondent of the Tribune reports he seems deeply impressed with the cordial reception and astonishment his secretary brought
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New York
Chauncey M. Depew
Paris
Paria
The
Tribune
Hia
Noblesville Miller Shot Dead at Work
John E. Seay head miller of Noblesville Milling was shot through a mill window and killed on duty at 1 am. Will Fodrea, son of ex Recorder Fordrea, is jailed on circumstantial evidence for the crime as Seay and Fordrea pursued Miss Carrie Phillips who rejected Fordrea. Seay, 27, formerly of Richmond Virginia.
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Noblesville
Ind
John E. Seay
Noblesville Milling Company
Instanty
Seay
Will Fodrea
Fordrea
Carrie Phillips
Richmond
Queen Alexandra Ill. Anxiety Looms Over Sandringham Plans
London reports Queen Alexandra is seriously ill with doctors in constant attendance. A noon bulletin says she is progressing favorably yet Christmas plans at Sandringham are cancelled and the royal couple will stay at Marlborough House for the holiday.
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London
Associated Press
Alexandra
Sandringham
Marlborough House
Five Die From Singer Nimick Mill Explosion
Pittsburg reports the death toll from the Singer Nimick mill explosion rose to five with the death of William Sharp a 35 year old helper from Elliotts borough who died at Mercy hospital after being severely scorched. Another victim, Mr Johnston, is not expected to survive the day.
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Pittsburg
William Sharp
Elliottsborough
T. Mercy Hospital
Mr. Johnston
Man Kills Mother In Cleveland Shocking Crime
Krause of 50 Rogers Street in Cleveland is violently insane after strangling his aged mother to death in a horrific act. He spent the night in prayer and then went to his pastor Rev J H Weel before being taken to the central police station.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Krause
Rogera
Central
J. H. Weel
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