French-born pioneer Francis Henry dies at 93 in Allen county
Francis Henry a long time resident of St. Joe township and later Jefferson township died at his son Frank’s residence in Jefferson three miles east of New Haven. Born in Longevill Haut Saone France April 11 1810 he emigrated to America in 1846 with his brother Peter and settled as a farmer in Allen county. He was survived by four sons Frank Peter John and Julius and several nieces and died after gradual decline in late life. Funeral planned at St John Catholic church New Haven.
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Allen County
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Jefferson Township
New Haven
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St. Joe Township
France
Longevell
Department of Haut Saone
America
Peter
Josephine France
Father Enoll
Leo XIII
John
Leo
Julius
Oak Street
Joseph Romary
Frank Vieth
Henry Schone
St. John’s Catholic Church
Suit Filed Over Auburn Curbing Warrants Debt limit
Edward W. Seamans sues Inter State Construction in superior court for 12000 dollars for curbing and guttering on Auburn paving. He alleges warrants given by the city were accepted but later found illegal due to Auburn’s debt limit, and warrants were returned. Harper and Eggeman also filed the suit.
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Edward W. Seamans
Inter-State Construction Company
Auburn
Seamans City
Harper & Eggeman
Nellie Stump Dies in Chicago Fire Remains Return
The remains of Nellie Stump, once of South Calhoun street, who died in Chicago from mitral heart disease, arrived in Iroquois Monday and were laid to rest at Lindenwood Tuesday morning after attending the Iroquois theater fire.
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Nellie Stump
Chicago
Sentinel
Lindenwood
Miss Stump
Calhoun Street
Chiago
Chicago Theater Law Ruins Prospects for Many Houses
Chicago theater managers fear the new city ordinance will force closures. The stringent law retroactively burdens older theatres and imposes costly upgrades on modern venues, leaving galleries with limited profitability and many shows unable to cover expenses.
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Chicago
Penfield Declares Candidacy for Indiana Governor
Judge William L. Penfield the state department solicitor has announced his candidacy for the Indiana Republican gubernatorial nomination. He conferred with Governor Durbin in Washington and plans a statewide canvass after returning to Auburn. He will address the New York bar association in Albany on international arbitration.
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Wm. L. Penfield
State Department
Indiana
Auburn
Ind
Death ends eccentric career of George Francis Train
George Francis Train, 74, died at Mills Hotel No 1 in Bleeker Street after a life marked by travels, ventures, and public lectures. Born in Massachusetts, he built firms in Melbourne and California, claimed vast wealth, and touted pioneering transport schemes while courting controversy. He once toured the world in sixty six days and was known for his public regard for children in Madison Square.
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Bleeker Street
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Train & Co
George Francis Train & Co
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Australia
White Star Line
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Erie
Ohio
Mis
Sissippi
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England
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Credit Mobilies
Omaha
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New Orleans
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Boston
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Madison Square
Dreyfus Favored by Court as Revision Likely
Paris reports the attorney general Baudoing favors Dreyfus after the court adopted a revision view. The attorney general completed examination before the court of cassation and a decision is expected for weeks.
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Paris
Associated Press
Baudoing
Dreyfus
Court of Cassation
Democrats See No Chance to Defeat Panama Treaty
A January meeting of Democratic senators in Washington discussed Panama revolution ties and U S officials involvement. They agreed Republicans likely hold decisive information, but ratification of the canal treaty is deemed inevitable, with a three member committee to draft an inquiry resolution for submission at a 10 o clock briefing tomorrow.
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Panama
Gorman
United States
Senate
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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Bailey
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Republic of Panama
Smaltz Files Bankrupt Petition In Fort Wayne
Francis M. Smaltz, once a glove manufacturer in Fort Wayne, filed a voluntary bankruptcy in federal court listing liabilities of 37592.77 and assets of 12900. Creditors include First National Bank and Tri-State Loan and Trust in Fort Wayne and Canfield Ohio. He sold his factory for 19000 to Boss Manufacturing, with proceeds largely applied to debts.
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Harper & Eggeman
Smartz
First National Bank
Tri-State Loan and Trust Company
Hamilton National Bank
Tri-State
Canfield
Ohio
Fort Wayne
Weil Bros
Fort Wayne Box Company
Hattersley & Sons
Smaltz
Boss Manufacturing Company
No Fresher Sign of War Appears Between Japan and Russia
Berlin and St Petersburg reports indicate a tempered expectation that Russia can satisfy Japan amid ongoing telegraph talks. Officials deny any czar Kurino meeting while noting Japan’s treaty rights in Manchuria and U S notification of Japan’s stance. Press editorialists debate mediation and praise American diplomacy.
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Russia
Foreign Office
Associated Press
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Telegraph
Cologne
Kurino
Manchuria
United States
Japanese reply remains negative and courteous
New York reports from St. Petersburg that the Japanese reply is distinctly negative. The tone is extremely courteous, matched by the firmness of spirit in the foreign office and principal officials. Continued on Page 5, 1st Column.
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New York
Herald
St. Petersburg
Foreign Office
Vardaman says education harms the negro race in Mississippi
Gov James K Vardaman in a joint session speech declares education a curse for the negro race and urges legislation to control school fund distribution. He claims rising crime among educated Negroes, cites census figures, and calls for reform of education toward hand and heart training. He also urges repeal of the fifteenth amendment.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
James K. Vardaman
Vardaman
Tam
New England
Louisiana
South Carolina
South
New High Prices In Cotton Markets Rise In New York
New York reports show cotton prices reaching new highs as speculation grows more active. Liverpool firmness supported gains with July futures opening 8.14 points higher and selling at 14.41 locally and 14.98 in New Orleans before a brief dip followed by a partial rebound.
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Liverpool
New Orleans
Death of Samuel Hoke Drowns Details at North Liberty
The death of Samuel Hoke at North Liberty on Sunday is ruled an accidental drowning. His remains arrived in the city at noon and were taken to the home of his brother in law M G Kimmell at 3232 Indiana avenue. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 pm from that residence with interment at Prairie Grove.
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Samuel Hoke
North Liberty
Condition of Mrs Ella Albers at isolation hospital
Mrs Ella Albers, noted among smallpox patients at the isolation hospital, remains in critical condition since Monday as doctors and attendants persist in care and observation.
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Chamberlain Invades London at Packed Guild Hall Rally
London January 19 The Guild Hall overflowed as Joseph Chamberlain spoke to a huge audience including his wife. He defended tariff proposals aimed at imperial unity and warned London it must not disrupt Britain’s role as a world clearing house.
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Joseph Chamberlain
Chamberlain
United Kingdom
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Holland
Hanseatic
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Great Britain
Board of Trade
Stock Exchange
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Death of Gen. J. Saunders at Annapolis aged 68
General John J. Saunders, 68, long connected with the United States Army and later the Confederacy, died at his daughter's home near the Naval Academy after months of illness. A West Point graduate of 1858, he served as assistant inspector general and ordnance officer in the Army of Northern Virginia and once escorted the Prince of Wales in 1860.
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John
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Bullard
W. H. J. Bullard
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Gaunders
West Point
Confederate Army
Virginia
United States Army
Prince of Wales
Edward VII
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