State department replies to house on Macrum charges
Washington, Feb. 21. Secretary Hay transmits the department of state answer to the house resolution seeking information on charges against late Consul Macrum. The document affirms regular correspondence with Macrum, notes a brief November mail delay at Cape Town, and states no truth to claims of a secret US Britain alliance. It denies any such agreement or understanding exists. The text also covers Russia and Mexico related items from dispatches and the volcanic disturbances in Colima affecting mines and tramway construction, with workers fleeing coastal areas.
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Washington
State Department
House
Macrum
Havana
Department of State
Chas. E. Molacrum
United States
Pretoria
South African Republic
Hollis
Department
Durban
Republic of the United States
Empire of
Great Britain
Senate
Government of
Mexico
W. J. Arkell
Netherton Hall
Chicago
Paul W. Herbach
Omaha
Colima Valley
Manzanillo
Michoacan
Jalisco
Navy transport Hancock to bring 462 soldier dead
San Francisco reports the Hancock due tomorrow or today with 462 fallen soldiers aboard and kept in quarantine until landing. Duke of Fife expected around March 5 with 450 more bodies. Badger may join the fleet. Captain Barneson to inspect the weasel for dispatch service between Mare Island and Alaska.
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San Francisco
Manila
Hancock
Duke of Fife
Badger
Mare Island
Barneson
Transport Service
Weasel
Alaska
Volcano erupts in Colima lava river threatens villages
Reports from New York on February 21 describe an immense lava flow descending Colima Volcano on the Pacific coast of Mexico. The eruption sent a river of molten rock toward Indian villages near the base, prompting their escape toward higher ground as authorities warned of further danger.
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New York
Colima
Pacific
Mexico
Bank seeks 25000 foreclosure and receivership in Allen court
Miles M. O'Brien and James G. Canon as receivers of Madison Square Bank of New York sue Lillian and Esther McDonald heirs of R. T. McDonald for 25000, foreclosure of a second mortgage on the New Aveline hotel and a Broadway store mortgage, seek possession after a prior $800 sale, bank expects partial recovery on the Broadway property.
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Whitelock & Cook
Huntington
Allen
Miles M. O’brien
James G. Canon
Madison Square Bank of New York
Lillian
Esther Mc Donald
R. T. Mc Donald
New Aveline
Broadway
Guardians and court actions fill docket in local court
A. J. Bauch and Louis Roux file current guardian reports for Esse Pierce and Maud Wallace. Louise Gronau appointed guardian of Frederick and Albert Gronau. Judge O Rourke dismisses Ellen Ryan v J F Schell Loan et al. David L Bougher v Robert Spice set for March 13 trial. Gaar Scott Co v William Otto Scott judgment for $1600. Court hears Henry G Koehlinger v Olaf N Guldlin with jury, seeking $1000 for wheel collision injuries. Auburn Foundry v David Tagtmeyer yields $75 judgment. Will Melching to escort Akron Ewing to Richmond insane asylum. Mrs Yenne and John Andrews to follow. William Martin v Frank Alderman appeal to superior court.
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A. J. Bauch
Esse Pierce
Louise Gronau
Frederick
Albert Gronau
Wiliam F. Gronau
Judge O'Rourke
Ellen Ryan
J. F. Schell Loan and Investment Company
Louis Roux
Maud Wallace
Fred Klenke
Christian Klenke
Breen & Morris
Henry G. Koehlinger
Olaf N. Guldlin
Guldlin
Vesey
Auburn Foundry and Machine Company
David Tagtmeyer
Will Melching
Akron Ewing
Richmond Insane
Removing the Remains of a County Pioneer at Spencerville
The remains of Reuben J. Dawson, noted Alien county pioneer, are being moved from Spencerville cemetery in Dekalb county to Lindenwood for interment. His son was the late Judge C. M. Dawson. A monument will also be placed at Lindenwood, with work begun last week under C. G. Griebel's direction.
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Reuben J. Dawson
Alien County
Spencerville
Dekalb County
Lindenwood
Dawson
C. M. Dawson
C. G. Griebel
Dan Rice Dies in Long Branch at 77
Veteran circus clown Dan Rice aged 77 died at Long Branch New Jersey after a long illness. Born Daniel McLaren in New York his father nicknamed him Dan Rice after an Irish clown. He built a famous act and achieved wide recognition in American circus history.
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New York
Dan Rice
Long Branch
N. J
Bright
Daniel McLaren
Ireland
Poweret
Oppose the bill in debate over Porto Rico policy
Washington, Feb 22. The house opened early sessions as McClelland of New York spoke in opposition to the bill, denouncing congressional power over territories. McCall of Massachusetts argued against absolute power, warning that Porto Rico taxation and status threaten constitutional liberty and provoke court battles.
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Washington
House
McClelland
New York
Brantley
Georgia
Philippines
Congress
Philippine Commission
Grosvenor
Ohio
Spain
Nebraska
William J. Bryan
M’call
McCall
Massachusetts
Ways and Means Committee
United States
Porto Rico
New Mexico
Arizona
Alaska
Supreme Court
Claim Groundless Bond Fraud Suit Over Butter Plates Enjoined
Fisher Bros of Fort Wayne deny any noncompete with American Mercatile Co of Dayton Ohio and say the suit filed in Indianapolis federal court is a bluff. They claim no agreement barred them from manufacturing wooden butter plates and plan to reenter with improved patented machinery.
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Fisher Bros
American Mercatile Company
Dayton
Indianapolis
Ashley
the Sentinel
Rev Samson Installed at Mulberry Church
Rev A K Zartman D D pastor of Grace Reformed returns from Mulberry Ind where he helped install Rev Maurice Sampecon formerly of Heidelberg Reformed as pastor of Mulberry church. Sampson oversees four congregations in charge and reports a fine edifice and strong field of labor. Mrs Brameon’s health has improved and new friends will be pleased.
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A. K. Zartman
Grace Reformed Church
Mulberry
Ind
Maurice Sampecon
Heidelberg Reformed Church
Sampson
R.V. Pierce
Buffalo
Dr. Pierce
Wanted Harrison's Hat Run for Governor Eyed
Alf Purdue of near Muncie called on ex President Harrison at his home to borrow the silk hat for a gubernatorial bid this fall. Harrison refused the request and Purdue left.
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Indianapolis
Alf Purdue
Muncie
Harrison
Delegates chosen in Friday county primaries for March 23
William Kaough issues call for a county convention and primaries to elect 183 delegates to the county convention at Princess rink on March 24. Primaries will run 2 to 5 pm in townships and 4 to 7 pm in wards. Fifty delegates for both state and congressional conventions will be elected. Congressional meeting set for Fort Wayne April 24. No state convention call yet. District county councilmen to be nominated by township delegates.
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William Kaough
Democratic County Committee
Princess Rink
Adams Township
Fort Wayne
Ryan
Kell
Enough
County Chairman Rumor Denied by Sheriff Melching
Sheriff Melching rejects gossip of swapping roles with Henry C Berghoff and says he will seek county chairmanship. He notes his sheriff term ends November 18 and that the chair duties won’t affect his duties. Mentions a German society controversy between Scherer and himself and lists other names linked to the chair and secretary posts.
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Melching
Henry C. Berghoff
Sentinel
Scherer
Berghoff
Toto
Allen County
the Sentinel
Sheriff Melching
M. Harrod
Herman Michael
W. W. Rockhill
Charles Eckart
Township Convention Called by Wayne Democratic Committeeman
Herman W. Felts issues call for a Wayne township convention in the circuit court room on Saturday evening March 24. Seventy delegates will be chosen at primaries on Friday March 23. Trustees assessors road supervisors and advisory board members to be nominated.
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Herman W. Felts
Wayne Township
Circuit Court
Rule on lawful labor boycott in Missouri court
Judge Stover ruled that labor unions may lawfully organize peaceful boycotts against non union employers and use persuasive means to steer customers toward union firms. The decision came in the Black veterinary damages case against the Master Horseshoers Protective Association of Kansas City and Journeymen Horseshoers Union No 18 for alleged boycotting.
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Kansas City
Stover
Circuit
J. B. Black
Master Horseshoers’ Tective Association
Journeymen's Horseshoers’ Union
No. 18
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T. M’donald
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M‘call
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Wooten
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Montgomery Ward & CO
Michigan
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Clhceage
Burdick
Sewlaz
RDICK
America
Tan Wu
Ian Potteran
Kerry Bosuien
Seare
SEARS
Thicas K & CO
Cordova
Standard Oil CO
Ares
Sears, Roebuck &Co
Ghicags
Sears, Roebuck & le
Randolph
Fifth Avenue
Mealion
Andres
Dess
Sears, Roebuck & Go. (Inc
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Eldredge B
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Alvin Bowman
Mae
Herman ‘Tapp
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