Captain and crew of Gullemot perished in bay disaster
Glasgow dispatch reports the British steamer Gullemot from London to Genoa foundered in the Bay of Biscay on December 21 with the captain and fifteen crew lost. Seven survivors were rescued by the Lincairn and landed. The Lincairn then sighted a distressed Spanish steamer which perished with all aboard before aid could reach it.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Gullemot
London
Genoa
Bay of Biscay
Lincairn
Mexico May Now Have Peace
The article notes the penitentiary in the federal district houses political prisoners and an order to bring a unnamed detainee to Mexico City was sent to Gen. Gerauie Trevinn at Monterey. An escort may be provided to Central Reyes and a safe conduct issued.
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Federal District
Gerauie Trevinn
Monterey
M- Tales
Gentral Reyes
Mexico City
Telegram Denial Sought Over Father's Alleged Surrender
Rudolfo Reyes son of General Bernando Reyes received a telegram claiming his father surrendered at Linares Mexico. The message asked denial in St Louis papers and stated a denial would be issued in San Antonio. Aurelia Ochoa De Reyes, wife of the general, is in San Antonio and the son may travel to Chicago upon confirmation.
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St. Tenis
Dee
Rudelfa Reves
Gener
Bernanla Reyes
Iispatches
Linares
Mexico
San Atto- Tin
Texas
Alejandro Veves
Prather
St. Louis
San Antonio
Fariwr
Sehora Aurelia Ochoa de Reyes
San
Murderer Says Crime To Drink Slay Confession On Record
Report notes a Black inmate named Thomias Jennings sentenced for murder in Washington Heights suburb after a revival like service led by him. Other items describe poisoned Mrs. Louise Vormilya and her alleged chats with Mrs. Quinn, plus a large prison meal scene at Bridewell and John Worthy school.
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Nelzow
Soukie
Thomias Jennings
Diane
Clarence Mather
Washington Heights
Jane Ghtinn
John Quinn
Bridewell
John Worthy School
Romances Spark Police Search for Violet Volet
Chicago police reveal Violet Buehler missing since November 25 had several romances. Inspector Hunt says she received a diamond ring from a police lieutenant. Reports place her in Chicago and possibly at home today, but officials say the lead is not reliable and the search continues.
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Chicago
Violet Buehler
Hunt
Violet
Chinese Dynasty Faces Potential Decision on Republic
Reports from Amoy dated December 26 describe revolutionary leaders under Dr Sun Yat Sen and Wu Ting Fang pushing for an immediate republic with Nanking as the capital. About 15,000 revolutionary troops near Pu Kow threaten to advance against imperial forces reported marching from the north under Chang Haun.
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China
Peking
Dr Sen Yat Sen
Wu Ting Fang
Nanking
Pu Kow
Chang Haun
Amoy
Chuan Chow
Engohoon
Hui-An
Pioneer Hannnah McCray Dies at Rome City
Mrs. Hannah McCray aged 87 a Noble county pioneer and Rome City settler died Tuesday afternoon after a few hours of illness. She had lived in Rome City for more than fifty years and was active despite advancing age. Her husband precedes her in death and she is survived by a son William who lived with her.
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Rome City
Jad
Hannah McCray
Noble County
Desrut
William
Taft Likely to Veto Sherwood Dollar A Day Pension Bill
Secretary of the Interior Fisher told President Taft the final adoption of the Sherwood dollar a day pension bill would raise annual pension outlays by at least 75.1 million dollars. Pension commissioner Davenport will file a detailed report with Congress. Taft has not decided on a veto, but close friends think he would oppose the measure.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Fisher
Taft
House
Davenport
Congress
Christmas programs planned by local churches in Woodburn
The German Lutheran and Missionary churches schedule Christmas programs for next Sunday evening. The community notes several local business moves and visits by residents, including Henson North buying Elmer Jones’s drug business and Philip Blum moving to a new home on College Street. The Missionary choir’s cantata “The First Christmas” was praised as a success with Rev. W. R. Ager lauded for leading the choir.
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Woodburn
Ind
Henson North
Elmer Jones
Alberta Springer
Fort Wayne
Burlingame
Robert Shirley
Union Street
Gernhardt
Main Street
Henry Schepelman
G. Minder
Central Light Plants Co
Chicago
John Ehy
Alpha Gorrell
H. Mueller
Ed Moser
Woodburt School Library
Otto Schepelman
Milton Augspurger
Missionary Choir
W. R. ¥Ager
Ames Murphy heads to Florida for future home
Harlan Ind December 21 Ames Murphy departed for Florida where he plans to establish his future home. The brief item notes Dr Swift’s new home near completion and Mrs Reicheldorfer hosting the Jolly Twelve Joyful group at her residence. Fort Wayne shoppers from Harlan include the Wilsons and Caringtons among others.
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Fort Wayne
Mrs
Wee. Nutt
Christmas Preparations At Fort Wayne Orphan Homes
Fort Wayne three orphan asylums including Allen County Orphans' Home Reformed Orphans' Home and St. Vincent's Home for Girls prepare lavishly for Christmas. The article notes Santa Claus in mind and includes pictures taken at the three institutions.
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Allen County
Reformed Orphans’ Home
St. Vincent’s Hans
Santa Claus
Cromwell Depot Looted by Unknown Thief
Cromwell Indiana December 21 the B and O depot was robbed at noon yesterday while agent C Aubury was at dinner about fifteen minutes. Many nearby families heard nothing and no one saw the culprit. Authorities suspect a local intruder who knew the depot layout and disturbed nothing except valuables.
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Cromwell
Ind
C. Aubury
Bluffton Adopts Palmist License Ordinance
Bluffton Indiana city council passed an ordinance prohibiting palmists and fortune tellers via a high license set at ten dollars per day or fifty dollars per week. Delinquent licenses incur a twenty five dollar daily fine and possible imprisonment. An emergency clause makes the measure effective in two weeks.
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Bluffton, Ind
Eight O Clock Wedding in Columbia City
Miss Martha Carter daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Carter was united in marriage to Charles Morrow a young lawyer from Tampa Florida at eight oclock last evening The couple left for their home afterward in the youth directly ending the sparse report of the ceremony
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Columbia City
Ind
Bockey
Martha Carter
W. H. Carter
Charles Morrow
Tamipa
Florida
Fort Wayne Barber Dies Suddenly at 30
Mr. Stier, a Fort Wayne barber, died suddenly from heart trouble on a Sunday morning. His body was found at his home 528 East Creighton avenue by family returning from church. He operated a barber shop at Gay street near East Creighton avenue.
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Mr. Stier
East
Creighton Avenue
Gay Street
Garrett News Briefs Highlight Local Movements and Events
Local residents travel between Sherwood, Auburn and Fort Wayne for visits and errands. Phi Delta Kappa elects Wes McKennan as president and officers including Clarence Trainer, Walter McDermott, and Arthur Houser. Josephine Warren announces her engagement to Samuel Nell. wedding set for December 25, 1911. Floradora Dancing club hosts annual event with attendees from Kendallville and Auburn.
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Wes McKennan
Clarence Trainer
Walter McDermott
Arthur Houser
Josephine Warren
Samuel Nell
Washington, Ind
C. N. Bernam
Los Angeles
Cal
Yes
McKennan
Chicago
J. N. Ritter
Fort Wayne
Floradora Dancing Club
Kendallville
Auburn
Frank Barbillion
Josephine Burns
Georgia Sembower
Indiana University
Trolley Car Plunges From Bridge Near Pottsville
No seriously injured is reported after a trolley car left the rails on a Schuylkill river bridge a mile below Pottsville last night. About thirty passengers were aboard. several sustained fractured arms, while others escaped with minor injuries as the car fell roughly fifteen feet and landed in the riverbed.
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Pottsville
Schuylkill River
Country Party Hosts Festive Christmas Gathering
Mr and Mrs Clarry Geller of Hunter town entertained many friends on Christmas Day. They plan an extended western trip and expect to settle in this city upon return. Miss Minnie A Schoenauer and Mr Philip Maus wed on Tuesday evening with Rev Arthur Cristy officiating. The couple will reside here. A birthday surprise for Miss Martha Conrad occurred at Freidheim with guests listed and a midnight religious supper.
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Clarry Geller
Huntertown
Maus—Schoenauer
Minnie A. Schoenauer
John Schoenauer
Jefferson Township
Philip Maus
Pennsylvania
Arthur Cristy
Ohio
Maw
Martha Conrad
Christ Conrad
Freidheim
Unce
Ananda Ballmeier
Minnie Wenth
Walter Bultemeier
Ty Rieke
Clara Conrad
Rieke
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Sherwood
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Harlan News
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