Garza Threatens to Sack Ringgold and Loot Town
Reported revolutions along the Rio Grande with US troops pursuing bands. Garza allegedly vows to capture Fort Ringgold for supplies while other groups aim to cross into Mexico to draw Mexican troops from Camargo. In Lansingburg, Mrs Searle escaped burglars after diamonds and jewelry worth thousands were taken. Three youths detained on suspicion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsvinor
Tex
Mexico
Ringgold
Laredo
Camargo
Burke
Hayes
la Cianella
Bassan
Garza
Redmond Wins Waterford Seat in Irish Election
In Waterford the Parnellite John E Redmond defeated McCarthyite Michael Davitt, delivering a heavy blow to the McCarthyites and signaling possible gains for the Parnellite faction. Redmond urged Irish independence and lauded the orderly campaign as crowds carried him in triumph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parnell
Redmond
John E. Redmond
Waterford
Murder Across Sudbury House in Boston
A woman was shot dead in a Sudbury Street house in Boston after a man identified as R F Scannell and a woman known as Josie Brown appeared about 11:30. Scannell escaped via a fire escape. the couple’s lodging is noted as low character and Rooms 14 was involved. A separate report says John P Richardson, a leading southern cotton planter worth about 2 million, died from lung disease linked to cigarette use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Sudbury
Ibsea Barton
Barton
R. F. Scannell
Lawrence
Maas
Josie Brown
Sudbury House
Cuatlaxooca, Tenn
John P. Richardson
South
United States
Brave Woman Jumps From Window To Escape Burglars
Two masked burglars forced a servant girl to reveal the residence of Willard W. Searle, superintendent of the United States Shirt and Collar Company, on Second Avenue in Lansingburg. At gunpoint they entered the home and pursued intrusion late last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
N. Y
Williard W. Searle
United States Shirt and Collar Company
Second Avenue
Lansingburg
A Railway Disaster at Willow Point Reaches Ten Dead
Yorkers N Y December 26 There is no new death toll from the Willow Point New York Central wreck on Christmas evening Ten bodies have been shipped for burial and ten are killed while many more are fatally injured The manhunt continues for brakeman Herrick with a warrant issued for his arrest An inquiry will begin Wednesday morning to determine responsibility and causes of the disaster
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y
Willow Point
New York Central
Herrick
Keeley Plans Chicago Keeley Institute Ground Purchase
Dr. Leslie E. Keeley announced on his return from Europe that he will establish a Chicago branch of the Dwight Institute for the cure of alcoholic and opium enebriates. He has signed papers to purchase thirty acres in the suburbs to build the permanent Keeley institute of the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curcaco
Chicago
Europe
Leslie E. Keeley
Dwight Institute For the
Dwight
Keeley Institute of the World
Deed of a coward an attack on Dr Gray
Porter County Indiana December 29 1900 would be assassin attempt on Dr W N Gray Chesterton prominent physician active in prosecuting saloon violations. A revolver fired near his head as he returned from a patient ambush failed and the shooter fled. Gray received a white cap warning threatening death if he continues prosecutions and another attempt is feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valaraiso
Ind
W. N. Gray
Chesterton
Gray
Navy officials seek options on merchant vessels for war use
Secretary Tracy has met New York navy yard officials and leading steamshipmen to explore options on merchant ships for potential war use. A naval officer says the United States will soon push a Chilean crisis with decisive congressional measures if satisfaction is not given for the Balti more sailors massacre. Every available U S warship is in commission and could be concentrated on Valparaiso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tracy
Navy Yard
United States
Congress
Baltimore
United States Navy
Valparaiso
Quebec Treasury Discovers Large Special Expenditures
Montreau reports a $1,600,000 item labeled special expenditures inflating the deficit to 2,224,000. An investigation traces the funds while uncovering Philip Vallieres linked to a private furniture contract with the Quebec government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreau
Province of
Quebec
Philip Vallieres
Picaud
Mercier
Chalteur
Edward Field Refuses Food in Jail Reading Papers
Edward M. Field remains refusing nourishment at Ludlow Street jail and spends time reading papers. Jail physician Dr. Crosby says no force feeding will be used and will wait until Field is hungry. Also reported Samuel Bennett of Gilmer County may be father of largest family in Parkersburg, with twenty seven children, sixteen at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Field
Reading
New York
Edward M. Field
Ludlow Street
Crosby
Field
Parkersnore
W. Va
Samuel Bennett
Gilmer County
Deed of Demons Ignores Fire Fatality at Pearsall House
Residents report a fire at Col Wa Pearsall’s residence six miles from here. Neighbors found the lower doors and windows closed and screams heard from the second story. In the morning, cellars yielded the skeletons of Pearsall, his wife, and two children. Authorities suspect murder for money and arson to cover the crime. Several tenants are missing, pointing to possible involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noc
Dee
Hiv Solty
Col Wa Pearsall
Colonel Pearsall Wearh
Pearsall
Funeral for Senator Preston B. Plumb in Emporia Kansas
The funeral of Senator Preston B. Plumb of Kansas was held in Emporia on Wednesday. A large crowd gathered, the ceremony led by the Grand Army of the Republic. The procession included military bands, G A R posts, Knights Templar, state and local officials, and the Kansas National Guard. The grave service followed standard G A R burial rites, and Plumb's remains were interred in the family lot with relatives already buried there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston B. Plumb
United States
Kansas
Emporia
Kan
Grand Army
Maplewood
J. M. Steele
Marshall
Timothy McCarthy
Eleventh Kansas Volunteers
Knights Templar
Sumphrey
Kansas National Guards
G. A. RB
Department
Secretary Soley Denies Sensational Valparaiso Claims
Assistant Secretary Soley and Secretary Tracy clarified that Chile will provide proper reparation for the assault on Baltimore sailors in Valparaiso. Officials stated reports of a mobilized fleet of merchant vessels as transports are denied, with fresh orders prepared for U S war vessels and ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasaixcrox
Department of State
Baltimore
Valparaiso
Navy Department
Tracy
Soley
Department
Washington
Old-time circusman John J. Nathan dies at 76
John J. Nathan, a veteran of the circus, died Saturday night at about seventy six. He began in the ring around sixty years ago and rose to prominence as a rider. He later partnered with Sands and others forming Sands Nathan & Co. and led a long-running show. He later worked with Seth B Howes George F Bailey and Avery Smith and in 1972 joined P T Barnum to oversee the Barnum show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John J. Nathan
Ile
Sands
Sands, Nathan & Co
Seth B. Howes
George F. Bailey
Avery Smith
Mr. Nathan
P.T. Barnum
Barnum Show
General Thomas Allcock Dies at 77 in New York Residence
Gen Thomas Allcock born in Birmingham England died in New York City at age 77 after an apoplectic stroke. He served as assistant adjutant general under General Yates at start of rebellion, helped organize the Fourth New York heavy artillery, served as major and later brigadier general for bravery. He invented a plaster bearing his name. He left two sons and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas Allcock
Birmingham
Eng
Yates
Fourth
New York Heavy Artillery
Ile
Tix
Ife
Cowboys Take Over Southbound Train Near San Antonio
Six cowboys seized a south bound passenger train on the International and Great Northern railroad forty miles north of San Antonio. They forced a Chicago drummer off for his red cravat and silk hat, made several young ladies in the Pullman car sing, and ruled the train with drawn pistols for about twenty miles before alighting at a way station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
International and Great Northern
Here
Bula
Chicago
Trai
Unclear race for U S Senate in Kas Central
Dec 28 report from Toreka Kas notes possible successor to Manner G Hudson editor of the Pape ka Capital Ex Ex Congressment Deakins remains a candidate and Benjamin is also in the race with signs suggesting a contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toreka
Kas
Kacieas Yall
Hudson
Papeka Capital
Deakins
Benjamin
Unclear Text About Military Figure and Decision Making
The fragment mentions Sitvoson and Diulson in a Chdoplaneit of the Gistuhl Army with a pressainel of workers and a discussion of a successor. Hy Choon TL leads a revelation while Diulsen's clitins Lefure thaverior Paphres listen but Hosianas influence the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diulson
Gistuhl
Peek Todiny
Diulsen
Tennessee Horror Fueled by Scandal Ends in Triple Murder
A sensational Tennessee tale from Fentress and Jamestown narrates a family feud sparked by a daughter Mary Beatty’s pregnancy. Marion Beatty, Gwin Bowden, and Dave Beatty are killed after a confrontation with Ed Harris and the Beatty men, who flee. The incident follows a prior scandal involving Clayborne Beatty, a banker and former state representative, and Mary Beatty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenn
Dee
Fentress
Tupper Tennessee
Circe
Vince
Tennessee
Marionial
Dave Beatty
Gwin Bowden
Edward Harris
Jamestown
Mary Beatty
Upper Tennessee
Clayborne Beatty
Beatty
Hiram S[arris
Allardt
Sore
Tripple
Harris
Grand
Beattys
Nlarris
Court House
Beatty Brothers
Marion Beatty
Mary
Ed. Harris
Young Harris
Tarris
Worthy
Bowden
Ihe
Beatty Ail Young
Scott County
Drowning Case Clearing BE. M. Field of Involvement
The Sun reports a thorough investigation into the Croton Landing drowning of Marie Avigaset last June, finding no connection between BE. M. Field and the paternity of the girl’s child or her subsequent death. It states Field only paid the girl’s expenses as a voluntary kindness while she worked in his household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Sun
Marie Avigaset
Croton Landing
BE. M. Field
Boston Father Reunites With Son After Nationwide Search
George I Miller of Boston found his twenty year old son Perry who had been wandering the country. Perry arrived penniless in Sr hots Mo on Saturday and the police notified his father. They will return to Boston today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sr Hots
Dee
George I. Miller
Boston
Perry
Miller Ermeoon
Democratic Victory in Court of Appeals Election Rulings
The court of appeals decisions award the senate to the Democrats. Twenty-fifth and Twenty-seventh districts go to the Democrats, with other districts also favoring them. Announcement notes a brokers’ figure of $100 in a damaged line about a product promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anmayy
So Y
Court of Appeals
Senate
Democrats
Presbyterian Pastors Detailing Early Indiana Church History
A historical sketch outlines the growth of Presbyterianism in the city from 1822 to the late 19th century. It cites Rev John Hass, Rev Chute, Rev Rankin, Rev Anderson, and Rev Leeper among early leaders, describes building campaigns, relocations, and the formation of the First Second and Third churches with their pastors and milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tome Missionary Society
Chas. Bo Farmin
Fort Wayne
James Chiute
Chute
Columbia and
Harrison Streets
Court House
GC. W. Anderson
Anderson
Second Presbyterian Church
Chas. Beecher
IL. S
Dixon
Clinton and
Berry Streets
Washington Streets
First
Hawes
J. G. Kibeldaffer
Jonathan Edwards
D. D
John Lowrie
Thos. If Skinner
W. D. Moffat
Second Presbyterian
Henry Ward Beecher
Indianapolis
Charles Beeeher
West Berry Street
Beecher
Eenne W. Taylor
David Bloose
Mr. Ray
Amzi W
N.S. Smith
John Woods
Hiker G. Meidenhall
W. B. Minton
J. V. Stockton
FL Marks
DS. Kennedy
DJ. M. Boggs
Dha
David W. Moffat
First Presbyterian Chiarch
Morris County
Matlat
Madison
Ind
French Deputy Deschanel Arrives to Study US Labor Questions
M. Paul Deschanel, French chamber member, arrived in New York aboard the La Champaign to study American labor and social questions. He plans months of travel across states, seeks arbitration ideas and aims to report back to France after observing US reforms. Deschanel speaks English and will meet American labor leaders. Mrs. Austin Curtis of Dundee, Michigan and Frank Alcaire hosts holiday visit in East Fourth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
M. Paul Deschanel
Chamber of Deputies
America
la Champaign
M. Deschanel
United States
Tle
Mr. Deschanel
MM. Deschannel
Tabor
Teres
France
Ameaweretl M. Deselianel
Sven Tast
Fort Wayne Closer to Plymouth Institute for Temperance Care
Fort Wayne gentlemen forming an institute to extend aid to the drinking habit, selecting a site near Plymouth or Warsaw or Jackson, Michigan. Dr. Barton leads, with chemist Depuy, Keeley treatment praised, six patients returning cured from Dwight, Illinois. E F Yarnelle to manage with W P Cooper as secretary. Location to be chosen by usefulness over profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Plymouth
Warsaw
Ind
Jackson
Mich
T. A. Barton
Depuy
Chicago
Keeley
Dwight
Barton
E. F. Yarnelle
Plymouth Institute
W. P. Cooper
Yarnelle
Mossman, Yarnelle & Co
Christmas at the Indiana school for the feeble minded
The 400 residents and guests enjoyed a Santa Claus Christmas program featuring a Mother Goose play titled The Merry Christmas of the Old Woman who Lived in the Shoe. D. B. Gilbert welcomed attendees, with Miss Minnie Murphy as Mother Goose and Superintendent Blake as Santa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana School
Institute
Giles Wilber
D. B. Gilbert
Minnie Murphy
John G. Blake
Santa Claus
Simon
Mary
Blue
Jack and
Jill
Mother Goose
Santa
Ladies of the Relief Union
Mamie Murphy
Superintendent Blake
Cora Wells
Henry Trodzik
Winfred White
St. Paul, Emanuel and Zion Lutheran
Poisoned Fruit Strikes Family at Dawson Street Home
Dr. C F Nieschang rushed to the residence of Joseph Brown at No 3 Dawson street Sunday to treat Mr Brown, his wife, and their five children after they ate poisoned canned fruit. After urgent care the family improved and were declared out of danger within two hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Nieschang
Joseph Brown
Dawson Street
Fort Wayne men return from Keeley Institute
C S Brackenridge and Clarence W Edsall, among Fort Wayne gentlemen treated at Dr Keeley’s Institute in Dwight NL, returned after three weeks. Brackenridge praised the gold cure and urged others to seek treatment, while Edsall remains prostrated yet hopeful. Brackenridge resumes duties as assistant city civil engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Dr. Keeley
Dwight
C.S. Brackenridge
Clarence W. Edsall
Brackenridge
Edsall
Burglary Spree Touches Coesse and Auburn Junction
Two burglaries hit Coesse last Wednesday night as thieves damaged a ticket office lock at a Pennsylvania company and robbed a downtown grocery of money and a gold watch. At Auburn Junction a saloonkeeper was robbed by a tramp who escaped with about 30 dollars and another gold watch after showing a revolver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coesse
Pennsylvania Company
Auburn Junction
Police Seek Missing William Klingenfeld Laborer
Relatives of William Klingenfeld, a 30 year old laborer last seen December 1 in the city with two companions, report he has wandered away from East Columbia Street area. He recently showed signs of mental strain and was last seen wearing a dark suit and light overcoat with a small black mustache.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Klingenfeld
Milan
Erie County
Ohio
Klingenfeld
Lake Shore
Charles Meyers
Edward Drewitt
Columbia Street
Ife
Father Romer Leaves City for Delphi Pastorate
Very Rev J H Brammer announces changes in church staff effective January 1 1892 Rev H A Boeckelman moves from Delphi to Elkhart and Rev M Romer formerly St Marys assistant becomes Delphi pastor Christmas day at Luke Lavanway home a family reunion with S A Lavanway C J Lavanway and wives and twenty three grandchildren present
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romer
City
Delphi
J. H. Brammer
H. A. Boeckelman
Elkhart
M. Romer
St. Mary's
Luke Lavanway
S.A. Lavanway
C.J. Lavanway
Wm. Shondel
J. H. Waterhouse
A. A. Legrau
Wm. Stace
J. Sh. Finlayson
0. M. Rhodes
L. Calmelot
Tracey Lavanway
Levi Bender
Young Hustler Phillip Urban Dies After Bursted Vessel
Phillip Urban a migrant worker in the Meyer cruggist household died at noon from internal hemorrhage caused by a burst blood vessel after aiding at a Christmas tree removal. He was twenty five and sent earnings to his Cleveland mother. The town records other deaths including Owen Farnan at 82, and infants and adults from pneumonia, influenza and rheumatism with multiple funerals announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Urban
J. F. W. Meyer
Urban
Mr. Meyer
Laubach
A Strange Animal Seen in Springfield Woods
In Springfield Township Mr Samuel Boger and helpers saw a six foot strange beast in a tree. It leaped seventy feet through the air nearly hitting Charles William Friece and son in law Charles Arnold. seven bullets killed it. The creature’s body is at Charles Friece’s home. Also, George Wagner of Jefferson Township died at Richmond Asylum last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Boger
Springfield Township
Charles William Friece
Charles Arnold
Lake Township
Mr. Boger
William
Charles Friece
George Wagner
Jefferson Township
Richmond Asylum
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Bunco
Lowpox
Tom O'Brien
Albany
James W. Peck
Bow Street
O’brien
Gill
Mr. Gill
Naimees
DR. Leslie. E. Keeley
Porter County
Chili Mest
Senator Plumb
Reis
Allcock
Cowboys
the Man
Pi B
Maria Avigaset
Democracy
Presbyterian
Thnover College
Frome
Isos
Tenehing
Ito
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Noul
Clinton County
Verhow
ISG
First Presbyterian Church
Madison, Ltd
Esto
Georgetown
F.L. Leeper
Frankfort Springs
Aine
Frankfort Academy
Princeton College
N. J
Sme
Frankfort
Doylestown Seminary
Presbyterian Church
Claysville
Lepper
J. M. Boggs
Third Presbyterian Church
New Athens
Franklin College
New Jersey
Western Theological Seminary
Allegheny
Larrimore
North Dakota
Kimball
Dakota
Riv. de
Frances
Austin Curtis
Dundee
Frank Alcaire
East Fourth Street
Mr. Curtis
Daily News
John F. Lang
Cathedral
St. Paul's
St. Peter's
St. Patrick's
The
Mome
Charlies
Auburn
Owen Farnan
Lafayette Street
Pittsburg
Arthur
Henry Reinewald
East
Washington Street
Sheldon
Elizabeth Fuchs
Ohio Street
la Grippe
Barr Street
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Sauer
Catharine
Pine Street
Ulmbach
Germany
Buffalo
Amos Heit
Nick Merz
Theo. Mer
Asheville
N.C
Daily Citizen
Cornelius F. Frank
Will C. Frank
Max L. Frankenstein
Frankenstein
Zwickau
Saxony
John Schutheith
Toledo
MacNear
Arcola
Johnson
Theodore Johnson
Ossian
Irma M. Lipes
St. Joseph Township
Maysville Road
William Osterheld
Gay Street
Grippe
J. G. Thieme & Son
Zion's Lutheran Church
Hanna Street
Woods
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