Elihu Root Accepts War Portfolio for McKinley
Washington reports Elihu Root of New York has accepted the war portfolio in President McKinley’s cabinet. The telegram of acceptance arrived after noon as Secretary Long stayed with the president. Root’s appointment came after a White House conference. Senator Platt carried authority to accept for Root. Alger expressed pleasure at the choice in a letter urging Root to serve. Root is expected to meet the president later, possibly at Lake Champlain. Meiklejohn will assist Alger until month’s end. Separate items note a new Fort Wayne office and high enlistment at the recruiting office, with nineteen recruits sent forward and fifteen awaiting Lieutenant Rowell.
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Washington
Elihu Root
New York
McKinley
Long
Alger
Mr. Root
White House
Adirondacks
Root
Stewart
Fort Wayne
Rowell
Wm. Schnieder
George W. Wickins
Ossinn
Charles F. Mnestel
George E. Bryan
Harmon W. Jones
Eli Davis
Larwill
New War Secretary Elihu Root Profile
Elihu Root born February 15 1845 in Clinton Oneida County New York. He graduated Hamilton College class of 1864 and studied at New York University Law School. He practiced law since 1867 and served as U S district attorney for the southern district of New York from 1883 to 1885.
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New York
Elihu Root
Clinton
Oneida County
N. Y
Hamilton College
New York University Law School
United States
Atorney
Association of the Bar of
City of
New York Grant Monument Association
Republican Club
Union League Club
New England Society
Damage Reports Expected From Texas Flood Losses
Washington July 20 The department of agriculture expects a report on flood damage in Texas from statistician Edwin S. Holmes now on the ground. He will review the field with help from local agents to estimate losses. The department has ordered about $2000 worth of seed for the affected district.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Texas
Edwin S. Holmes
Divorce Granted in Goebel Case Custody Decree
Judge Hench granted a decree on a cross complaint in the divorce case of Margaret Goebel vs Seibert Goebel. Regina, three, custody awarded to the father. Maggie, fourteen, will live with the mother.
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Hench
Margaret Goebel
Seibert Goebel
Regina
Maggie
New Quarters Report Removal of Stock
A fragmented note states that an individual marked “IW NEW QUARTERS” and “ce 5 Sheen tee el aeons” describes a move of stock. The readable fragment references a photographic device and a depicted removal of stock to an unspecified location.
Harry C Wins At Detroit In Fast 2:27 Pace
Frank Bogash drives Harry C to victory in the 2:27 pace at Detroit meeting on Wednesday afternoon, with Sphinx finishing behind in a tight trio. The colt, bred by the Centlivres and sold to Van Wert agent, showed early speed after a debut second at Saginaw behind Sphinx, and posted strong times in all three heats aiming for major purses on the grand circuit.
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Frank Bogash
Atlantic King
Detroit
Harry QC
Centlivres
van Wert
Saginaw
Sphinx
Harry
Edward S
Minnie Simmons
Harry O
Orion B
Harry CO
Lizzie Downing
Hamilton Downey
Boeasly
Dam Winnie
Pascal (Burns
Orin B
Berry
Kenny
Pew Barwa Bowee
Edward
Bettina Wilkes
Darkner
George c. Eastin
Huguesy V
Honey Horner
Beauty Spot
Zola
Tod Williams
Poisoned Cow Stricken Near West Jefferson Street
Dimon L Carpenter reported a cow poisoned last Thursday evening or Friday morning. The animal tethered behind the old college building on Wayne street suffered severe distress when the owner found it at dawn. A veterinary surgeon said a large arsenic dose was given, but the cow did not die.
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Dimon L. Carpenter
West
Jefferson Street
Old College
Wayne Street
Ditches Established by County Commissioners
County commissioners on Friday established three ditches: Scherer ditch in Pleasant township, Blue ditch in Eel River and Pleasant townships, and Danneferger ditch in Adams and Jefferson townships.
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Scherer
Pleasant Township
Eel River
Pleasant Townships
Adams
Jefferson
Watch Theft Arrest In Adams Township
Deputy Sheriff Stout arrested Albert Overly on Friday for stealing a watch from Mrs. Isabey of Adams township. The watch, taken a week ago, was sold to a lad on Walton avenue by Overly, charged as larceny.
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Stout
Albert Overly
Wabash shop accident crushes worker's leg
Ernest Koehn, a shipping department laborer at the Wabash shops, had his left leg crushed when a 600 pound smoke stack rolled from a car and trapped him between the stack and an axle box. He was taken to Hope hospital. amputation was avoided. Fellow workers warn of danger and report the incident.
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Ernest Koehn
Wabash
Bom
Koehn
Hope Hospital
M. F. Porter
Newshaven
John Shoneline
West Main Street
General Wheeler A Christian Man Noted For Prayer
Chicago Record recalls General Wheeler as a religious man raised Episcopal with strong faith in prayer. An aide recounts a canvass night when Wheeler prayed at his bed, declined intrusion, and spoke of kneeling to thank God. Santiago campaign notes say he always prayed before sleep for protection. Wheeler wasNorth educated at West Point via New York congressman John Wheeler, and his early life ended with orphaned parents and Cheshire upbringing.
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Chicago
Wheeler
Episcopal Church
Canniéss
General Wheeler
Santiago
North
West Point
New York
Alabama
Cheshire, Conn
John Wheeler
Darby, Conn
Northern Indiana Notes highlights local incidents and hazards
Ten year old son of John Young of Elkhart breaks both arms after a fall from a fence. Goshen sewer workers strike, halting the project. Ligonier curfew active, born from W C T U efforts. Elmer Roberts of Wells county found dead in Wisconsin woods with no known cause. Garrett council hears Latta’s streetcar franchise petition. no action. Eighteen month old child of William Bender in Uniondale struck by an engine and fatally injured. Mrs Carmichael Scott of Elkhart severely hurt after being kicked by a horse, with ear hemorrhage and danger to life.
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John Young
Elkhart
Goshen
Ligonier
Elmer Roberts
John Roberts
Liberty Township
Wells County
Wisconsin
Garrett
Louis M. Latta
Garrett Council
Auburn
William Bender
Uniondale
Chicago and Erie
Carmichael Scott
Pasa Green
Death’s Harvest of a Day in Fort Wayne
Death shadows fall on Fort Wayne homes as Mrs. Mary Cox wife of Patrick E. Cox dies at 525 South Calhoun street. The infant life born to the family also passed. Survived by husband two children aged seven and nine and other relatives. Born in Ireland she was thirty two years old.
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Mary Cox
Patrick E. Cox
South
Calhoun Street
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Wefel dies at one day
An infant son of Mr John Wefel and Mrs Wefel of 207 Thigh Street died early Wednesday from exhaustion. The brief notice records the newborn's death at age one day.
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John Wefel
Thigh Street
Infant son of Mennewisch dies at 1 year old
Herbert Mennewisch infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Mennewisch died Wednesday at the family home 228 Francis Street from cholera infantum age 1 years 2 months. Funeral services were held Friday at 2 o'clock from the residence with Rev. F. W. Meyer officiating.
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Herbert Mennewisch
Frederick W. Mennewisch
Francis Street
F. W. Meyer
Death of Vernie OConnor A seven month old infant
Vernie OConnor daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles OConnor died Wednesday from brain trouble at home on 51 Melita Street She was seven months old Funeral services were held at St Patrick's Church
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Vernie O'Connor
Charles O’connor
Melita Street
St. Patrick’s Church
Westenfield Dies in Madison Street Home
Karl Westenfield aged 78 died suddenly Wednesday night in his room at 81 East Madison Street after a brief illness. Acting Coroner Barnett is investigating with no verdict yet. heart failure is suspected. He came to America in 1848. Survived by two brothers Conrad and Ferdinand and a Minnesota sister.
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Karl Westenfield
East Madisor Steet
Westenfield
Barnett
America
Conrad
Ferdinand
Minnesota
Madison Street
Lieb
Martha Hasenfus
Mr. Westenfield
Infant Stillwell Dies at Home From Bronchial Pneumonia
Walter Stillwell infant son of Mr and Mrs E M Stillwell died last Wednesday at the family home 70 Heustic avenue from bronchial pneumonia. Funeral arrangements are pending with final rites to be announced.
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Walter Stillwell
E. M. Stillwell
Heustic Avenue
Mrs Ann Brown Dies at 75 in Lafayette Street Home
Paralysis caused the death of Mrs. Ann Brown 75 at the family residence 312 Lafayette street Wednesday evening. She leaves husband James Brown and a daughter Sarah. Funeral services to be arranged.
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Ann Brown
James Brown
Lafayette Street
Life in the Little Empire Miss Grace Glenn Writes
Grace Glenn describes life in a small realm of influence or society, offering observations on local manners, culture, and daily routines as seen from her perspective. The column frames social dynamics with a genteel tone, reflecting era customs and personal views on leadership and community life.
Missionary Grace Glenn in Japan on train to Osaka
Grace Glenn, daughter of William Glenn the Pennsylvania railroad engineer and former Sixth ward council member, writes from Yamaguchi en route to Osaka. She describes train travel, a night on Miagima island, a Japanese hotel experience, meals eaten in her room with chop sticks, and cultural observations as she prepares to resume study for her mission work.
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Grace Glenn
William Glenn
Pennsylvania
Sixth Ward
Osaka
Japan
Miss Glenn
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Yamagutchi
Vancouver
Kobe
Kyoto
Yamaguchi
Jinrikasha
Rikasha
Miss Biglow
Miss Palmer
Curtis
A. T. Pierson
Bible Institute
Miagima
Ofice
Ceters
Petition in Bankruptcy Filed by Moses Strouse
Thursday Moses Strouse of Columbia City filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy with Clerk Logan of the United States court. He lists liabilities at 18862.48, claims assets at 300 all exempt, seeking adjudication as a bankrupt. His attorney is Eph. K. Strong of Columbia City.
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Moses Strouse
Columbia City
Logan
United States Court
Strouse
Eph. KE. Strong
CAUGHT IN A REAPER NEAR FATHER'S FARM
James Gillie, Jr. was at his father's farm northeast of the area when an incident occurred involving a farm implement. Further details were not provided in the readable text.
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James Gillie, Jr
Mordhurst Pharmacy Sold to Henry Granneman
Henry Granneman, a former prescription clerk for C. B. Woodworth & Co., purchases Mordhurst Pharmacy and will take possession on August 1. The dealer, Mordhurst, started the business in 1877 and will continue in Fort Wayne. Granneman resigns this week but stays on until August 1 for a smooth transition.
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Henry Granneman
C. B. Woodworth & Co
Henry Mordhurst
Mr. Granneman
Granneman
Woodworth
Mordhurst
Inter-University Meet Trials In Rain Delayed Events
London July 22 heavy rain cooled intense heat then sun returned for inter university trials. Cambridge H W Workman won the three mile in 15 34. C K Palmer Yale runner up. Harvard led by A N Rice high jump and Q M Davidson quarter mile. H E Graham Oxford half mile and F Z Fox Harvard hurdles. G C Vassall Oxford long jump. Quinlan Harvard won 100 yards in 10 seconds.
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London
H. W. Workman
Cambridge
C. K. Palmer
Yale
A. N. Rice
Harvard
H. E. Graham
Oxford
Quinlan
F. Z. Fox
G. C. Vassall
C. G. Davidson
Negro Lynched by Mob in Missouri Town
Frank Em Bree, a negro accused of assaulting Miss Dougherty in Howard county, was taken from officers by a mob at Steiners and hanged from a tree while en route to Fayette to stand trial. The accused denied guilt. EF Curtice has joined Weil Bros. & Co. as traveling salesman and will move to Springfield, Massachusetts, to base operations, soon accompanying his wife already there.
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Mexico
Frank Embree
Curtice
Weil Bros. & Co
Springfield
Mass
Hig
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West Wayne Street
Jones
Arcade
Harry C
Bash Shops
Baltimore and Ohio
Garrett School Board
Gen. Wheeler
Northern
Indiana
Fort Wayne Homes—The
WEFEL
Mennewisch
O’connor
Stillwell
BROWN
Royal Baking Powder CO
Little Empire
Grace
Reaper
Mordhurst Pharmacy
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