Battle of Giants War Between Carnegie and Frick
Pittsburg Feb 14. H C Frick files suit against Andrew Carnegie and Carnegie Steel seeking equitable accounting of stock holdings. The case is described as the most important steel case, with vast sums at stake. Noted lawyers from Philadelphia and Pittsburgh lead Frick's team while Carnegie counters with Dalzell Scott Gordon firm. Frontline figures and profits from 1892 to 1900 are cited, including 21 million net profits in 1899 and projected 40 to 42 million for 1900. Carnegie valued property at over 250 million and claimed potential sale value near 2.1 billion in London.
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Pittsburg
Steel Kings
H. C. Frick
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie Steel Company
Mr. Frick
John G. Johnson
Philadelphia
David T. Watson
Willis F. McCook
Frick
Allegheny County
Attorney Watson
Watson
Dalzell, Scott & Gordon
Carnegie
John Dalzell
McCook
Bill of Equity
Frm
London
Yrick
Pacha
In Defense Of His Mother Father Deaths In Quarrel Over Valentine
In Charleston West Virginia Louis Stewart nineteen says he killed his father C R Stewart a grocer after a quarrel over a comic valentine. He claims he acted to protect his mother from an assault by the father who allegedly attacked her after the wife denied sending the card. The son is jailed pending further investigation.
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Charleston
W. Va
C. R. Stewart
Louis
Valentine
Surprise wedding for Jacob L Boehrer and Josie L Bearinger
Marriage of Jacob L Boehrer and Josie L Bearinger was a complete surprise to friends. The ceremony took place Tuesday evening at Rev T J Johnson's residence of Simpson M E church. The couple now reside in a home prepared by themselves. Both were longtime Fox Baking employees.
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Jacob L. Boehrer
Josie L. Bearinger
T. J. Johnson
Simpson M. E. Church
Eight Injured One Fatally in Chicago Residence Fires
Chicago reports four late night blazes in residence districts injuring eight people, with one death. Firemen rescued thirty-five residents despite the losses totaling about 50 thousand dollars. A boarding house at 2021 Indiana avenue saw student C. F. Slade severely burned and carried out unconscious. doctors warned recovery unlikely.
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Chicago
Indiana Avenue
C. F. Slade
Veterinary College
New burglar alarm patent awarded to local inventor
John T. Friend of this city has secured a patent for an electrical burglar alarm. The device uses numerous wires along doors and windows connected to an alarm and a gas jet. The contact apparatus is highly sensitive to the slightest movement. G. W. Burns, the patent attorney, secured the patent for Mr. Friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Friend
G. W. Burns
Friend
Central Passenger Association mileage tickets valid on Nickel Plate road
The Nickel Plate road joined the Central Passenger Association mileage ticket bureau. All mileage tickets properly issued by any member line are valid for use on Nickel Plate on and after February 10, in the same manner as on other roads.
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Nickel Plate
Central Passenger Association
Adams County Awards 30,000 Infirmary Building Contracts
The Adams County commissioners awarded contracts for new county infirmary buildings totaling 30,000 dollars. The project will raise the county bonded indebtedness to 200,000 dollars.
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Adams County
Home Seirers Excursion Headed West Northwest and South
An advertisement notes excursions by the Home Seirers via the Mickel Plate road to western, northwestern, and southern destinations during the week. The snippet lists travel routes and implied schedule details in period newspaper style.
Trustee Law Decision Draws Criticism in City Press
The Indianapolis Citizen reports on the State Supreme Court ruling in Harrison v Menaugh the township trustee case. Critics argue judges politicized the decision while noting the mix of Republican and Democratic justices. Dissenting views by Hackney and Howard challenge the validity of the 1897 act and suggest no township elections should occur next November.
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Indianapolis
Supreme Court
Joseph R. Harrison
Benjamin F. Menaugh
McCabe
Hackney
Howard
Circuit Court
General Assembly
Hackney and Monard
Charles McCabe
Supreme court hints at election law validity in 1889 ruling
In April 1902 the supreme court noted the 1888 hint to lawmakers, but 1899 failed to set a new provision. The opinion upholds the 1889 law as valid, binding, and prevailing, with over a hundred letters answered by the article. Citizens urged trustees to decide the law.
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Supreme Court
Trustees’ Association
A Pretty Home Wedding Capt Otto C Meyer and Elizabeth Lapp
A simple home ceremony at Lieut. and Mrs. Henry Lapp marked the marriage of Elizabeth Lapp to Capt. Otto C. Meyer. Rev. H. P. Dannecker performed the rite with immediate family present. The couple planned a short wedding trip and will reside with the bride's parents at 52 West Williams. Captain Meyer commanded Company G, 157th Indiana volunteers in the Spanish American War.
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Henry Lapp
Elizabeth Lapp
Otto C. Meyer
H. P. Dannecker
St. John’s Lutheran Church
West
Williams Street
Meyer
Indiana
Will Encourage Zulus In Defending Themselves
In the British House of Commons Joseph Chamberlain said the government would encourage and assist native territories if Boers invade Zululand. He confirmed reports of an invasion and warned that unrest among Zulus would spread to Natal natives, noting the Natal ministry could no longer stay peaceful.
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London
House of Commons
Zululand
Joseph Chamberlain
Chamberlain
South Africa
Natal
Home Government
Puzzling Missive From Madrid Seeks 25 Percent Cut
John B. Manning received a puzzling letter from Madrid by Louis Lamper Manning claiming kin to a Fort Wayne Manning. The writer says he is jailed in Spain and to be extradited to France with a large sum to pass to his daughter, offering 25 percent to Mr. Manning for help. The letter requests a cablegram for more details, leaving Manning doubtful of authenticity.
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John B. Manning
Madrid
Spain
Louis Lamper Manning
Fort Wayne
Manning
France
Mr. Manning
Taft refuses injunction in Kentucky election contests
Cincinnati judge Taft rules federal court lacks jurisdiction in contests involving Kentucky state offices other than governor and lieutenant governor. In Frankfort, Beckham v Taylor bills seeks ouster of Taylor from the governorship. injunction suit filed this afternoon by the democrats.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Kentucky
Taft
Court panel finds John Andrews of unsound mind
Justices Huser and Fancey along with Drs G L Greenawalt and E J McOscar sat as a commission and ruled John Andrews to be of unsound mind last Thursday.
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Huser
Fancey
G. L. Greenawalt
E. J. McOscar
Lamacy
John Andrews
Terrible Burns In Garrett Home Fire Fatal Mistake
Dr Chris Browand formerly of this city severely burned when his mother in law mistook a gasoline can for kerosene while starting a fire at his Garrett home. A flash and explosion blistered his face and hands, burned the right side, and damaged the house as he ran into the street. He inhaled flames and is in grave condition. Mrs Mary Thomas was also burned. Browand, a Kendallville native and Fort Wayne Medical College graduate, lived in this city for years with a wife visiting Chicago Junction. The incident occurred Wednesday morning and prompted neighbors to assist.
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Chris Browand
Garret
Dr. Browand
Mary Thomas
Thomas
Kendallville
Fort Wayne Medical College
Reuben
Will
Chicago Junction
Ninde & Sons sue Wabash railway for damages
In Fort Wayne James Scott, a stonecutter, filed a $1,000 damages suit in circuit court last Thursday. Attorneys for Ninde & Sons allege the Wabash railway lost Scott’s tools after he sent them from Fort Wayne to Indianapolis. Scott claims the loss caused him to lose his job.
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Ninde & Sons
James Scott
Wabash Railway
Scott
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Local Courts Hear Dismissals And Guardianship Filings
Judge O Rourke dismissed Susan Shoaff v Rosa Wertman. Rudolph Lupkin files final report for August Lupkin guardianship. John Q Lyle will for probate. Jury convicts Thomas Roach of assault and battery. fine and costs set. State v Deiderick Brandt dismissed on motion. State v Fred Shuling dismissed. Jury discharged to March 9. Silas Van Horn v Pennsylvania company and David D Jones v Pennsylvania dismissed. Christian Hoevel guardian of Agnes Hoevel et al. Bertha Sheets seeks divorce from Herman Sheets. alimony sought.
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Julia White
John I. White
Peter Eggemann
Mary M. Oppliger
Grace Kappell
Catherine Kappell
O’rourke
Jacob Geiger
Henry G. Koehling
Jennie Johnson
Byron Johnson
James E. Graham
L. B. Root
Mary Ewing
John Rhinesmith
Paul J. Stock
John F. Rodabaugh
Ellen V. Thompson
John Gilby
Bell & Doughman
J. E. Graham
William Meyers
Milan Township
Squire France
Nestel
Eliza Nestel
Charles Nestel
Commodore Foote
Fred Koldewey
Martin Reinking
Norval Blackburn
Anna Blackburn
Edward
O'Rourke
Susan R. Shoaff
Rosa L. Wertman
Rudolph Lupkin
August Lupkin
John Q. Lyle
Thomas L. Roach
Deiderick Brandt
Fred Shuling
Circuit Court
Silas van Horn
The
Pennsylvania Company
David D. Jones
Pennsylvania
Christian Hoevel
Agnes S. Hoevel
William Hoevel
Epidemic Fear After Spotted Fever Death Near Frankfort
Frankfort Indiana February 16 health officials fear an epidemic of spotted fever after Clarence Betts dies following a bout described as la grippe. Physicians diagnose spotted fever and declare the surrounding neighborhood quarantined amid concern that germs have spread to a wide area as many locals visited Betts.
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Frankfort
Ind
Clarence Betts
Young Betts
Money to Loan on Real Estate First Mortgage Security
Real estate loan notice offers money to borrow on first mortgage at six percent interest. Listed by CG Pfeuffer, with address at Base Block Central Passenger Association. No other terms or conditions provided in the fragment.
Fire Claims Life of Rev Bainbridge Near Antwerp Ohio
Reports from Antwerp Ohio late Thursday say Reverend Bainbridge an elderly retired minister formerly of Fort Wayne died in a fire that destroyed his residence southeast of Antwerp in the early morning hours The first word came by telephone to son in law William Suttenfield who is employed by L A Centlivre His wife was away and Suttenfield rushed to the scene The few other occupants barely escaped and relatives were left at the scene today
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Antwerp
Bainbridge
Fort Waynes
William Suttenfield
L. A. Centlivre
Suttenfield
Funeral of Fire's Victim Rev W Bainbridge
The funeral services for Rev. W. Bainbridge who died in a house fire near Antwerp Ohio were held this morning. His charred remains were laid to rest in Biehl Cemetery Maumee township. He and other occupants escaped briefly before the fire trapped him. He was formerly of Fort Wayne and lived on Spy Run avenue. He was father of Ed Bainbridge a former Sentinel fireman.
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W. Bainbridge
Antwerp
Ohio
the Sentinel
Biehl
Maumee Township
Bainbridge
Fort Wayne
Spy Run Avenue
Ed Bainbridge
The
Sentinel
A Frightful Blunder Promoted Cure All Salve Ad
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for burns cuts and bruises promising rapid pain relief healing for fever sores ulcers boils and skin eruptions. Claims it is the best pile cure on earth and guarantees cure with a price of 25 cents per box sold by Dreier & Bros. druggists.
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Dreier & Bros
Were Wedded Here In Indiana Bourbon Couple Marries
William H. Laurence of Bourbon and Maud M. Thompson of Indianapolis were united in marriage Thursday evening at Bethany Presbyterian church in this city. Rev. J. C. Breckenridge performed the ceremony at the residence. They will reside in Bourbon.
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William H. Laurence
Bourbon
Maud M. Thompson
Indianapolis
J. C. Breckenridge
Bethany Presbyterian Church
Dr King’s New Life Pills Boost Vitality
Advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for weakness and listlessness, promising energy and mental vigor. It claims the pills build health, cost 25 cents a box, and are sold by Dreier & Bros.
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Dr. King
Dreier & Bros
Birth Announcement for Huntington Family Son
Born to Mr and Mrs Leonard Brokaw of Huntington a son. Father formerly a Fort Wayne deputy and brother of two. Reward sought related to Taylo? stines.
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Leonard Brokaw
Huntington
Fort Wayne
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Louis Stewart
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E. V. Emrick
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August
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