Reinforcements for Otis Under Consideration
Washington reports Secretary Alger and Gen Corbin told the president about reinforcing General Otis in the Philippines. A 40,000 man force is planned by end of the rainy season with 700 recruiting offices enlisting regulars for three years and volunteers later. Regular army full, 10,000 more needed, and transport expansion planned.
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Washington
Alger
Corbin
Bird
Otis
Philippines
White House
United States
General Otis
War Department
Adjutant General
Cuba
Porto Rico
Goebel Nominated for Governor on Twenty-Sixth Ballot
In Louisville Kentucky William Goebel, who has led the state Democratic Convention for days, won the governorship nomination on the twenty sixth ballot after a bitter contest. The factional fight ended with a tempered display of harmony as Goebel appeared to accept.
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Louisville
William Goebel
Gosbel
Democratic State Convention Adopts Ballot Rule
The convention endorsed a rule to drop the hind most candidate after the second ballot for minor offices and limited nominating speeches to two minutes. With the star attraction out, the gathering did not draw well. The rest of the ticket was nominated with dispatch.
Jealous Woman’s Deed Fatal Shot in Bloomington
Bloomington Indiana June 28 Mrs W E Martin wife of a railroad man shot Miss Ida Oglesby four times inflicting fatal wounds. Mrs Martin accused Miss Oglesby of having alienated the affections of her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
W. E. Martin
Ida Oglesby
Martin
Oglesby
Mediation in Transvaal Talks Seen Promising
Pretoria June 28. Conferences between President Krueger and Fischer of the Orange Free State have ended with the impression that Fischer's mission to resolve disputes between the Transvaal and Great Britain was unsuccessful. He then met with Mr. Conyngham Green, the British diplomatic agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Krueger
Fischer
Orange Free State
Free State
Transvaal
Great Britain
Mr. Conyngham Green
Big East Side Fire Destroys Multiple Structures
A major blaze near Lafayette and Montgomery streets yesterday afternoon destroyed several barns sheds and fences. Losses include Berndt’s saloon building valued at 1000 with 750 insurance Kibiger barn 350 and Kibiger shop 300 Zahn barn 100 and a shed 100. Firefighters fought hard to control the flames as spectators crowded the scene and police kept the crowd back.
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Lafayette
Montgomery Streets
Peter Beckes
Charley Schaefer
Zahn
Lafayette Street
Charles A. Berndt
Henry Kibiger
Kibiger
Honeick
Berndt
Buiding
Seidel Agency
Ed Kibiger
Montgomery
Weber Shoe Shop
Giffin
Louise Kibiger
Lapp
Paris Verdict Fines Ship Company Over 1898 Sinking
Madame Resal wins damages for the loss of her husband in the La Bourgogne disaster after it collided with Cromartyshire off Sable Island Nova Scotia on July 4 1898. The court holds the French line responsible for the captain with fault over failing to halt the ship in time launching boats and providing lifeboats. 100000 francs awarded, with rights to future claims denied.
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Paris
Madame Resal
la Bourgogne
Cromartyshire
Sable Island
Nova Scotia
M. Resal
Interview Report Describes Dreyfus on Sfax Deck
Paris dispatch says Le Matin interviewed the mate of an American steamer near Cape Verde Islands on June 19. He saw Captain Dreyfus on deck appearing broken down and aged, while the Sfax captain ordered observers to keep off. Dreyfus saluted the flags during the usual exchanges.
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New York
Herald
Paris
le Matin
Sfax
Cape Verdi Islands
Dreyfus
School closes year with diplomas from clergy
Miss May McCarthy the salutatorian and Miss Cleopha Bueter the valedictorian received diplomas. Rev. Father Wiedan conferred two diplomas and Rev. Father Packard of Academy delivered the address. The year was a most successful one for the schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May McCarthy
Cleopha Bueter
Father Wiedan
Father Packard
Academy
Condition of James Woulfe Worsens After Heat Incident
The mental state of James Woulfe, who collapsed from heat while shoveling coal in the Pittsburg shops weeks ago, has declined further. Doctors fear softening of the brain with little hope of recovery.
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James Woulfe
Pittsburg
Bogash and His Stable Headed for Windsor Meeting
Frank Bogash the great Indiana pacer ships the Centlivre string to Windsor Canada for next week’s season start. The squad includes Bogash Har ry C. Miss Erma Frank B Captain Ranke and Karl C as he aims to lower his 2 04 mark and faces fast rivals like Chehalis Anaconda Rubenstein Planet and Bumps at Detroit after Windsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bogash
Fort Wayne
Windsor
Canada
Indiana
Chehalis
Anaconda
Rubenstein
Planet
Detroit
Farm House Robbery Foiled Near City
J. R. Sunderland living six miles south of the city arrived home Saturday afternoon to find burglars in his farmhouse. The intruders fled when discovered, leaving behind a pair of shoes and clothing. Entry was made by prying open a window. No loot secured.
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J. R. Sunderland
Mr. Sunderland
Lancaster and Schalk Tale: City Couple Wed at Boone Street
At 6 pm Tuesday in Lancaster residence on Boone Street, Louis Lancaster of Chicago married Emma Schalk with Rev. P J Rice officiating. Palms and an arch framed the ceremony. Ida Hollister was bridesmaid and Otto Schalk best man. They hosted 75 guests to supper then departed at 8:30 for Buffalo and Niagara Falls. They plan to reside in Chicago after a brief return visit.
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Boone Street
Louis Lancaster
Chicago
Emma Schalk
P. J. Rice
Ida Hollister
Otto Schalk
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Lancaster
Nickel Plate Road
Dewey Sails From Colombo En Route To Port Said
The U S cruiser Olympia with Admiral Dewey aboard departed Colombo Ceylon for Port Said at 4 PM The admiral's health has improved and he conducted official calls The Yosemite carrying Capt Richard P O Leary governor of Guam accompanied the voyage on departure
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Colombo
Ceylon
Olympia
Admiral Dewey
Port Said
Yosemite
Richard P. O’leary
Island
Guam
Honoring General Lawton Aims At Public Memorial
Sion S. Bass post No 40 of the G A R in Fort Wayne Indiana has earned the department commander’s approval to sponsor a memorial for Major General Henry W Lawton. A memorial committee issued a circular inviting all soldiers and citizens to contribute via White National Bank Fort Wayne. The post names H C McMacken chair and I N Medsker secretary. The Circular bears official approval from William L Dunlap Department Commander and R M Smock Assistant Adjutant General.
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Henry W. Lawton
Sion
Ind
Department of Indiana
Cuba
el Caney
Santiago
Philippine Isles
H. W. Lawton
Indiana
White National Bank of
Fort Wayne
Lawton Memorial Committee
H. C. McMacken
I. N. Medsker
A. S. Covell
A. W. Kintz
Geo. Hannan
Col
J. W. Whitaker
M. R. Johnson
William L. Dunlap
R. M. Smock
Write-Up Men Arrested In Auburn Ind Incident
Two Lygrange Indiana men, hired to write up Auburn for a local daily, stayed several days with no success and left town unpaid. Landlord Hollister and Sheriff Hathaway retrieved the pair from Fort Wayne and brought them to Auburn jail after their arrest for unpaid hotel bills.
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Auburn
Ind
Lagrange
Hollister
Sheriff Hathaway
Fort Wayne
Married at Auburn in Fort Wayne Nuptials
Today at noon at the bride's home in Auburn Malcolm Green of Fort Wayne wed Flora Stafford. Rev Guild of the M E church officiated in a small ceremony with only immediate friends present.
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Auburn
Ind
Malcolm Green
Fort Wayne
Flora Stafford
Guild
M. E. Church
Right of Way Secured for Logansport-Kendallville Railway
Logansport and Kendallville line gains right of way through villages and countryside. A surveying party is profiling the route as Beyer brothers invest substantial money. The road would pass Rochester and Warsaw and carry passengers and freight once built.
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Loansport
Kendallville
Logansport
Beyer Brothers
Eagie Lake
Rochester
Warsaw
New Mail Carrier Takes Fort Wayne Route
Beginning July 1 the mail transport contract between Fort Wayne post office and depots is awarded to P B Tranary of Ossian and partner Martin Caston who arrive to assume duties. They replace David Jones and David Walters who held the job for four years. Tranary must supply two daytime workers and one at night along with wagons and is paid about 90 dollars monthly. Mrs W F Graeter and children are visiting friends in Indianapolis.
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Fort Wayne
P. B. Trenary
Ossian
Martin Caston
David Jones
David Walters
Trenary
St Johns Catholic Schools in New Haven Close After Commencement
St Johns Catholic schools at New Haven closed last week after a commencement held last Wednesday evening. The program was praised by a large audience with a recess drill by primary pupils, several fine recitations, and a musical program. The graduates were part of the closing ceremonies.
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St. John’s Catholic
New Haven
Robbers Loot Henry Wichman Home on New Haven Road
Burglars entered the Wichman residence on the New Haven road between 7 and 9 pm and stole about 400 dollars believed hidden in a bureau drawer. The break involved a west kitchen window with a loosened fastener and broken blind slat, with no other valuables taken.
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Fort Wayne
New Haven Road
Henry Wichman
East Yards
Pennsylvania Company
New Haven Avenue
Wichman
Assessments Change Across Townships in Board Review
The board of review announced changes to township assessments. Maumee real estate fell 5 percent while Jefferson rose 3 percent. Madison added 37200 to sections. St Joseph dropped 4 percent and Milan Perry saw real estate changes. Eel River rising 15 percent. Next week city and corporate assessments will be reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Thorsdere
Board of Review
Maumee Township
Jefferson Township
Madison Township
St. Joseph
Milan
Perry
Eel River
County returns show higher Indiana property assessment
Returns from Indiana counties indicate a marked rise in property value this year. Morgan county reports an increase exceeding 300000 dollars while Harrison township in Vigo county where Terre Haute lies shows about 500000 dollars more. A daughter was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs James Colchin, the East Columbia Street barber becoming the proud father.
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Indianapolis
The
Auditor of State
Indiana
Morgan County
Harison Township
Vic County
Terre Haute
Mgr
James Colchin
Columbia Street
Commissioner’s Sale of Real Estate in Allen County Indiana
Henry I. Smith as commissioner will sell at the Fort Wayne court house at 2 PM on July 15 1899 the real estate described as 48.36 acres more or less in section 14 township 29 north range 13 east with mortgage of 700 in favor of Elizabeth Neireiter. Sale requires one half cash and the balance in 12 months with 6 percent interest and attorney fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Circuit Court
John E. Gresley
Henry N. Neireiter
Court House
Saengerbund Building
Elizabeth Neireiter
Allen County
State of Indiana
Towit
Township Twentynine
Henry I. Smith
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