Probing Merger Inquiry Opens in Chicago
The Interstate Commerce Commission began a landmark hearing on the community of interest plan among railroads with J. J. Hill and E. H. Harriman expected to testify. Officials sought to assess how the Northern Securities case and merged lines affected rates and discrimination. Harriman denied a truce in stock sales and explained purchases and later sales of Northern Pacific stock amid a market panic.
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Chicago
Inter-State Commerce Commission
J. J. Hill
E. H. Harriman
Hill
Harriman
Grover
Knapp
New York
Northwest
James J. Hill
United States Court Room
Northern Securities Company
Southern Pacific Union Pacific Combination
Northern Pacific-Burlington
W. 8. Mellen
Northern Pacific
George B. Harris
The
Burlington
W. A. Day
Commission
Wall Street
Oregon
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Winslow Pierce
Europe
Day
Short Line
Southern Pacific Systems
Prouty
Worthern Securities Company
Old and New Burlington Company
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company
Burlington Railway Company
Charlies S. Mellen
Mellen
Northwestern Roads
Great Northern
Unicon Pacific
Canadian Pacific
Washington, D. C
Kansas City
Local Marriage Licenses List Names of Couples
The notice lists marriage licenses granted for Eugene E. Sullivan with Emma A. Lighman, Charles C. Faulkner with Bertha Shuler, Joseph Karer with Mary Renker, August Ganzer with Louise A. Enuth, Charles C. Schuck with Elizabeth M. McTigue, and Walter S. Need with Gertie B. Carrrier.
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Eugene E. Sullivan
Emma A. Lighman
Charles C. Faulkner
Bertha Shuler
Joseph Karer
Mary Renker
August Ganzer
Louise A. Enuth
Charles C. Schuck
Elizabeth M. McTigue
Walter S. Need
Gertie B. Carrier
Burned by Explosion Burns Pennsylvania Man
A. Foster of 211 East Wayne street was severely burned about the head by a can of concentrated lye that exploded after thawing on a stove. The lye had frozen solid and the blast covered his face and head. doctors hope his eyesight may be saved. Dr. Carl Schilling attended.
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A. Foster
Pennsylvania
East Wayne Street
Mr. Foster
Carl Schilling
Admiral Schleys Chicago Welcome Draws Crowds
Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley arrived in Chicago at 9:30 this morning amid vast crowds at the Baltimore and Ohio depot and along surrounding streets. Local officials and naval veterans greeted him, and a city council resolution lauded his service. He expressed moving appreciation for the demonstrations and noted affection for the children along the route.
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Chicago
W. S. Schley
Baltimore and Ohio
Washington
Admirals Schley and Cook Honored at Chicago Breakfast
A Cook county board delegation honored Admiral Schley Captain Cook and Captain Clark with resolutions praising their services in the nation’s victories. Mrs Schley received a breakfast in a separate room while her husband joined a Hamilton club committee and a Woman's club reception followed later. A Ottawa Kansas delegation urged Schley to speak at Chautauqua, but he declined. Martin Emerick noted his honorary membership in the Maryland Society of Chicago, for which Schley thanked him.
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Cook County Board of Commissioners
Hoffman
Schley
Cook
Brooklyn
Clark
Oregon
United States
Hamilton Club
Woman’s Club
Ottawa
Kansas
Martin Emerick
The
Maryland Society of Chicago
Busy Day for the Admiral
Admiral Schley's Chicago visit features a 3 pm public handshake reception extended to 5 pm, plus a school visit at W S Schley School where students cheered as he spoke on honor and valor. He receives resolutions from 22 German society representatives, hosts luncheons with E A Munger and the Maryland Society, and ends with a naval militia dinner and a fleet review.
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Illinois Naval Militia
Bluffton proposes eight-town minor league
Bluffton Indiana January 27 1919 Tom Erwin of this city leads a plan to organize a minor baseball league including Bluffton Huntington South Whitley Warren Montpelier Hartford City Decatur and Muncie.
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Bluffton, Ind
Tom Erwin
Bluffton
Huntington
South Whitley
Warren
Montpelier
Hartford City
Decatur
Muncie
Adam Nelson, Whitley County Pioneer, Dies at 86
Adam Nelson a pioneer citizen of Whitley county died Friday at the age of 86 years. He was longtime resident and a well known local figure in his community. Funeral plans were not listed in the fragment.
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Adam Nelson
Whitley County
Twenty Two Dead In Iowa Mine Disaster At Lost Creek
Disaster at Lost Creek Coal Mining Company shaft No 2 leaves twenty one dead and eleven injured as coroner probes blame. Explosion of a dust laden shot triggered a scalding flame.
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Lost Creek
Iowa
Lost Creek Coal Mining Company
Towa
Foreclosure Sale: Saengerbund Building Sold to Nussbaum
Deputy Sheriff Eick sold the Saengerbund building at Maiden lane and Main streets for 21000 to Peter Nussbaum after a foreclosure under Knickerbocker Trust of New York with a 22207.21 first lien and a second lien of 187.07 by A F Glutting. Nussbaum held a third lien of 5770.07 and settled prior claims. remaining liens include Edmunds Construction at 800 and Glutting at 360.
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Eick
Peter Nussbaum
Saengerbund
Maiden Lane
Main Streets
Knickerbocker Trust Company
New York
A .F. Glutting
Nussbaum
Mr. Nussbaum
Edmunds Construction Company
A. F. Gluiting
Father Morrissey expected to recover from illness
Dr. Berteling of South Bend reports Father Morrissey in excellent condition in Notre Dame Indiana. Temperature respiration and pulse nearly normal. He says recovery will be slow but steady if no complications arise.
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Notre Dame
Ind
Berteling
South Bend
Morrissey
Father Morrissey
Groom Drunk Forces Postponement of Guthrie Wedding
A Guthrie wedding planned for Thursday was postponed indefinitely after the groom became unexpectedly drunk. After obtaining a marriage license he set out to celebrate, but within an hour was unable to navigate and was escorted to the bride’s home by two friends as guests waited.
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Guthrie Street
Hand Mangled by Saw at Fort Wayne Spoke Factory
John Schulte of Oliver street suffered a severe hand injury when his right hand came into contact with a circular saw at the Fort Wayne Spoke factory on Saturday. Dr. McCausland treated the mangled hand with dressing. no bones were broken.
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John Schulte
Oliver Street
Fort Wayne
Schulte
McCausland
Rights of Employers Narrow Shaffer Case Across Rail Line
The Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Nickel Plate Railway v Shaffer, reversing a circuit court ruling. Shaffer, discharged for strike participation, argued lack of service certificate blocked future employment. Court held masters are not obliged to issue clearance and employers may refuse to rehire striking or otherwise negligent workers.
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Columbus
Supreme Court
Nickel Plate Railway
Frank Shaffer
Circuit Court of
Huron County
Shaffer
Circuit Court
Robbed man seeks funds for defense after St Marys assault
A traveling salesman A C Gale of 139 Columbia Avenue was attacked in St Marys Ohio on Saturday night while boarding a train. A brick struck him breaking his nose and the thief rifled his pockets before fleeing when approached by bystanders. The robber was arrested soon after and admitted the crime aimed at raising money to hire a lawyer for a separate robbery charge.
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A. C. Gale
Columbia Avenue
St. Marys
Ohio
Southwestern plans exploratory drive on Fort Wayne to Auburn line
General Manager Nelson of the Southwestern and P A Randall will tour the proposed Fort Wayne to Auburn electric line route within a day or two. Encouragement for the project is strong and Auburn may be reached via Garrett. The trip was postponed today due to cold weather.
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Nelson
Southwestern
P. A. Randall
Fort Wayne
Auburn
Garrett
Randall
Downtown drug stores close early after citywide accord
The early closing plan went into effect last evening with all downtown drug stores and many outer stations shutting at 8 PM. Weekday closing was set at 9 PM and the arrangement lasts until the summer months arrive.
New Warsaw Camp Forms for Spanish-American War Veterans
A new camp of Spanish-American War Veterans is established in Warsaw with charter membership of fifteen.
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Warsaw
Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral Endorsed By Guthrie Center Citizen
Mrs. Pearl Hyde of Guthrie Center, Iowa, testifies that after three winters of severe coughs she used Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral and soon ceased coughing and fully recovered. The ad promotes the remedy as the doctor’s choice for hard coughs and lists price and contact details for J. C. Ayer & Co.
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Ayer
Pearl Hyde
Guthrie Center
J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell
Masa
Huntington group misses last car after party
A party from Huntington including Misses Ruth Mohler Mae Stults Bonnie Gibson Louise Thorpe Maud Ingles Charlotte Hancock and Messrs Hawkins Williams Raber Lawnmaster Mit ten and Satherwaite missed the final car home after a party hosted by Miss Edith Albers. They traveled by way of Decatur and reached Huntington via the Erie road in the early hours.
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Huntington
Ruth Mohler
Mae Stults
Bonnie Gibson
Louise Thorpe
Maud Ingles
Charlotte Hancock
Messrs
Sparks Pleads Guilty to Forgery in Huntington Bank Case
Charles W. Sparks formerly of Warsaw admitted forging the signatures of John W. Sparks and Albert Sparks to a $135 note. He cashed the note at a Huntington bank and was sentenced to two to fourteen years in the state penitentiary.
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Huntington, Ind
Charles W. Sparks
Warsaw
John W
Albert Sparks
Huntington
Wanted a food kitchen and nurse girl
Classified notice seeking a cook and a nurse girl with good wages. Contact Mrs. C. S. Bash at 286 West Wayne Street for details.
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C. S. Bash
W. Wayne St
D&w
Allen County Treasurer Candidate Announces Candidacy
Editor Sentinel publishes a candidate statement for Allen County treasurer. Charles W. Scherer and Adolph Schulte seek the Democratic nomination with March 15, 2102 convention dates.
Candidates Named for County Clerk Seat
Multiple names presented as candidates for county clerk subject to the Democratic nominating convention. Edward E. Nicodemus announces for Allen County with deputy clerk status noted. George Meyers and John B. Manning are listed for county clerk races in their respective jurisdictions.
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Sentineli
Edward E. Nicodemus
Sentinel
Allen County
Geo. Meyers
Dr J L Smith Nominated For Allen County Auditor Nomination
Name appears as a candidate for nomination for the office of auditor of Allen County subject to the decision of the Democratic county convention. Dr J L Smith listed as the candidate.
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Aftice
Allen County
J. L. Smith
Representative Candidacy Acknowledgment in Allen County
Editor Sentinel announces home 98 and candidacy for representative of Allen County subject to the decision of Frank E. Purcell. The notice identifies the candidate and the appointing authority but provides limited context on support, dates, or campaign details.
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Sentinel
Allen County
Frank E. Purcell
Allen County Prosecuting Attorney Nominating Candidates
Names Albert E. Thomas H S Smith Ronald Dawson listed as candidates for the Democratic nomination for prosecuting attorney of Allen County with the nominating convention to be held March 15 1902 and decision pending.
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Editor Sentinel
Allen County
Albert E. Thomas
Sentinel
H. S. Smith
Ronald Dawson
Allen county state senate and local justice race notes
Notices announce candidates for state senator in Allen county subject to the March 15 1902 democratic nominating convention. George W Kell seeks a second term. Also Harry F France seeks justice of the peace in Wayne township and Dr Morse Harrod named for coroner in Allen county.
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Editor Sentinel
Allen County
Lew V. Alrey
George W. Kell
Justice OF the Peace
Sentinel
Wayne Township
Harry F. France
County Commissioner Candidates Seek Nomination
Editor Sentinel prints notices announcing candidacy for Allen county county commissioner in districts two and three. M L Moody Cedar Creek Township seeks a second term subject to the democratic county convention. Charles G Greibel and Louis C Kasten also seek third district posts subject to nominating conventions. John J Reed confirms consent to run for third district pending convention will.
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M. L. Moody
Cedar Creek Township
Allen County
Charles G. Greibel
Editor Sentinel
Louis C. Kasten
Sentinel
John J, Reed
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SION
Hill and
Harriman There
Mr. Harriman
Mr. Hill
Admiral Schley
Lake City
Frank Fowler
City of
Winfield Scott Schley
City of Chicago
South Chicago
Admiral
Santiago
Harrison
Treasury
Eckels
Munger
Palmer House
Minor Base Ball League
Creek Colliery
Mike Fox, Jr
John Elder
C. B. Crews
Russell Fish
Joe Berto
S. C. Creighton
James Stovall
Andrew Pash
Sam Humphrey
James Humphrey
J. J. Humphrey
Daniel Fish
Dave Waltrees
Rank Gaspers
Alexander Gray
Jack Mannealy
John Martin
George Benochak
Joe Gasperi
John Kaval
Oliver Mabie
Ed Swanson
Jonas Mabie
John Jerkin
Frank Secrees
Eddyville
Charles J. Leaman
Jonas Mabie, Jr
William Harvey
George Gogo
Harry Derock
Edward Swanson
Foehlinger
Oskaloosa
Peter
Paul
Sparks
Charles W. S5cherer
Adolph Schulte
John B. Manning
Joseph N. Mason
L. A. Null
New Haven
Prosecuting Attorney
Morse Harrod
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