Venezuelan arbitral commission opens in Paris
The first formal meeting of the Venezuelan arbitration commission opened at the French foreign office in Paris. Chief Justice Fuller, Lord Justice Collins, and Sir Richard Webster presided as delegates from the United States and Britain attended. Benjamin Harrison and other American officials sat at the left, while British representatives were on the right. Four days of sessions were agreed, with daily meetings except Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
South America
Benjamin Harrison
Melville E. Fuller
Richard Penn Collins
de Martens
Baron Russell of
Killowen
England
David J. Brewer
Benjamin F. Travry
Bering Sea
M. Delcasse
High Commission
Republic
Wnhder
M. de Martens
Apple
ML. Debases
Panier
Ache
Wilcome
Hospitality Axe
Richard Webster
Harrison
Great Britain
America
Richard
Martens
Foreign Office
Great Strike in Prospect Halts Colorado Mines
Denver workers at 3,000 trust smelters in Denver Pueblo and Meadville walk out after extinguishing furnaces. Within 48 hours Leadville Aspen Creede Ouray mining camps likely shut, Cripple Creek unaffected. Durango smelter strike halts ore shipments and coal mines plan reduced output. Cause: AS&R company refusals to pay eight hour wages equal to longer shifts.
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Denver
Cal
Trust
Pueblo
Meadville
Leadville
Aspen
Crede
Ouray
Cripple Creek
Quirky international deal teeters between nations and pipes
Washington reports a strange mix of diplomacy and business from Odessa. United States Consul Heenan says the French government sought to obtain iron water pipes from an American firm and pass them to a French firm, arguing the Russia France bond justified favors. The Russian governor reported Odessa would not alter its contract with the American supplier, noting the pipes meet specifications and are cheaper. The French request to adjust specs was declined and engineering experts from Paris bid separately.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Heenan
Odessa
Russia
St. Feteraburg
France
Odes- 54
Slao
Sei Cer
Sarris
Looters Hold Up Philadelphia Street Car Office
A gang of about ten masked robbers raided the Fairmont Park Transportation company receiving office in Belmont Fairmount Park early today. They bound six employees, damaged lines, and rifled the safe of about four thousand dollars. Suspects Peter Duffert Charles Smith of Newark and Albert Leeds of Philadelphia were arrested nearby.
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Philadelphia
Fairmont Park Transportation Company
Belmont
Fairmont Park
Frank Levan
Frank Watson
Henry B. Whitehouse
James Cavanaugh
Power House
Philip Eaves
W. Cadmus
Waa
Peter Duffert
Charles Smith
Newark
N. J
Albert Leeds
Fairmount Park
A C Katt Sues Koehlinger Bros for 2000 Damages
Augustus C. Katt through attorney Hugh G. Keegan filed a $2000 suit against Koehlinger Bros hardware dealers on East Columbia Street. The Fort Wayne Journal Co. is named as a party after publishing a June 4 advertisement attacking Katt’s integrity. Katt seeks judgment for reputational and business damage. The Journal says Koehlinger Bros. arranged and paid for the ad and should be responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus C. Katt
Hugh G. Keegan
Koehlinger Bros
Columbia Street
Fort Wayne Journal
Journal
Koshlinger Bros
A. C. Katt
Clinton Street
Berry
Katt
Auditor and Treasurer Complete Semiannual Settlements
Auditor Meyer and Treasurer Hunter have settled semi annually. The treasurer left for Indianapolis Sunday to finalize settlement with the state. Hunter will pay the state treasury the sum of $78,120.55, while the city's share of the spring tax collection amounts to $118,840.86.
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Meyer
Hunter
Indianapolis
State
Death of August Goths in City Claims Youth
A young man known as August Goths died at five o'clock in the evening at his home in this city. Details are sparse as the obituary notes his passing without revealing further context or residence.
Fort Wayne Resident Dies From Consumption In New Haven
A Fort Wayne resident, taken ill in New Haven, died of consumption. He formed a large circle of friends in Fort Wayne, who will mourn his death. Funeral services are planned for Monday morning at the Lutheran church in New Haven.
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New Haven
Fort Wayne
Taylor University Sold by Mortgage Syndicate
Taylor University property at the foot of Wayne Street was sold today. The buyers, a syndicate headed by Charles Bush, represent mortgage holders. The land will be platted and offered for sale, settling mortgages on the estate of the late BR. T. McDonald.
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Taylor University
Wayne Street
Charles Bush
BR. T. McDonald
Pingree hits out at solons vetoes sugar bounty and taxes
Governor Pingree ends session by vetoing the amended beet sugar bounty bill and a 40000 dollar Pan American Buffalo exposition appropriation. He charges the legislature failed to equalize taxation, protected tax dodgers, and kept railroad and corporate tax burdens low, urging reforms pledged by the Republican platform. He singles out senate committees for blocking tax measures and criticizes using war veteran pay to fund tax dodgers displays.
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Lansing
Mich
Pingree
Buffalo
Senate
Republican Party
Michigan
St Augustine's Academy Announces Commencement and Exhibits
The close of the scholastic year brings vacation for teachers and students at St. Augustine's academy. Commencement exercises are scheduled for Friday evening and are expected to attract many attendees. An art and needle work exhibition will be held Wednesday through Friday in the academy studio, inviting all to view the students' dainty and creditable efforts.
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St. Augustine’s Academy
Academy
Organ bid chosen for St John’s Reformed Church project
Bids opened after noon at St John’s Reformed Church for a new organ. The St Louis Organ Company submitted the lowest bid at 2000 dollars, with the church to receive 200 dollars for the old organ. Work to install the new organ will begin shortly.
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St. John’s Reformed Church
St. Louis Organ Company
Battle Near Manila Leaves Five Americans Dead
A battalion of the Fourteenth Infantry reconnoitering toward Peres Las Marinas was attacked from the rear by apparently friendly natives. The engagement lasted hours with five Americans killed and about twenty-five wounded. Rebels suffered heavy losses as artillery and infantry clashed. The fight occurred over twenty miles from Manila with reinforcements arriving to the front.
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Manila
Fourteenth Infantry
Imus
Wheaton
Peres Las Marinas
Paranaque
Bacoor
Regiment Tendered by California Senators to Serve
Washington telegraphs that Senators Perkins and White offer a thoroughly disciplined regiment of infantry for immediate service in the Philippines. The War Department notes no action to form the California regiment, as calls for volunteers and state troops remain undecided and no organization is planned.
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Washington
War Department
United States
Perkins and White
California
Perkins
White
Died In Mother's Arms At Karn Brothers Market
A three week old baby died in the arms of Mrs William Wagner near Driving Park after she removed a handkerchief shielding its face. Witnesses say the infant died of exhaustion as the scene caused shock to bystanders. The father is William Wagner of the Electric Light works.
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Wiliam Wagner
Minnie Kelsey
Helms Silent as Court Case Moves in Garrett County Jail
Jacob Helms remains mute at Allen county jail after his attorney advised silence. He will discuss only noncriminal topics, while officers say they have no updates on the Garrett County case.
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Jacob Helms
Garrett
Allen County
Helms
Divorce Petition Alleges Cruel and Inhuman Treatment
The plaintiff seeks divorce from Thornton Guthrie claiming abuse and cruel conduct. She was in delicate health while he was strong and depended on her for support. He took her watch, pawned it, and she cannot locate it. J. R. Bittinger filed the complaint.
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Thornton Guthrie
J. R. Bittinger
Farmer Michael Oser Injured by Horse Kick Near Dunfee
Michael Oser a well known farmer living two miles south of Dunfee near the Allen county line lies at the point of death at his home after being kicked in the side by a horse while securing a halter in the pasture. Internal injuries are feared fatal.
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Michael Oser
Dunfee
Allen County
Oser
Schell Directors Not Guilty Of Bank Preference
Trustee Keegan challenged as undue preference a $16 000 claim paid to Hamilton National Bank. Referee Chapin ruled the bankrupt Schell company had no indebtedness to the bank, noting bank loans came from directors personal notes and funds used to satisfy the mortgage secured debt. The referee declined to authorize further action by the trustee.
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Keegan
Schell Loan and Investment Company
Chapin
Schell Company
Hamilton National Bank
Vesey & Heaton
Breen & Morris
Estate Mystery as Kinney Fortune Vanishes in Indiana
Goshen Indiana June 20 The large fortune Calvin Kinney was believed to hold at his death has vanished except for one United States Land bond worth 500. The administrator searches for the missing wealth amid rumors of transferred assets and prior financial troubles. Despite a thorough farm search and warnings of a liberal reward, no trace of the original 65 000 in securities or other personal estate has emerged.
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Goshen
Ind
Calvin Kinney
United States
LaGrange County
New York State
Towns Flooded as Cloud Burst Strikes Ohio
Loudenville Ohio June 20 heavy cloud bursts and a severe electrical storm sent Horse Tail creek swelling destroying Isaac Hunter s house and washing out bridges downstream. Search parties have found no Hunter body. Livestock drowned and farm losses exceed 200000 with bridges and roads totaling over 100000 in damage. Several buildings were struck by lightning.
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LoudenviLle
Horse Tail Creek
Clear Fork
Isaac Hunter
Hunter
Alarm at Shelby Flood Drowns Streets and Property
Shelby Ohio June 20. A sudden flood from last night’s heavy rains swelled Blackfork into a torrent. City streets became streams, cellars filled, and business halted. Initial checks indicate great property loss with unverified rumors of fatalities. later reports suggest no lives lost in the vicinity.
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Shelby
Oho
Flooding Hits Mansfield Streets After Heavy Storm
Water rose six feet in low areas of Mansfield Ohio after midnight on June 20. About two hundred Casino patrons were trapped for hours as the rising water blocked cries and other rescue attempts.
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Mansfield
Ohio
Amateur Driving Club organized in Fort Wayne
The Fort Wayne Amateur Driving club formed with about twenty members at Charles Gruber's on Broadway. Members will race for amusement only, each owner driving his own horse, not seeking profit. First meet likely July 4. Officers: James O'Ryan president, John Wilkens VP, Charles Gruber secretary, R L Krull treasurer. Race committee: Gruber, France, Tousley. Rules committee: Wilkens, Rhoads, Moore.
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Fort Wayne
Charles Gruber
Broadway
James O’ryan
John Wilkens
R. L. Krull
Wm. France
A. B. Tousley
Frank Rhoads
Frank Moore
Suspected Thieves Arrested in Leipsic Ohio
A letter to Superintendent Gorsline from Leipsic authorities says two strangers were arrested as suspected thieves. They carried many small documentary stamps postage stamps colored pencils screwdrivers bits and other items indicating larceny potential. The superintendent does not allege they are tied to local thefts.
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Gorsline
Leipsic
Ohio
Foster Divorce Suit Filed by Lonetta Foster
Lonetta Foster through attorney Hon. George W. Louttit has begun divorce proceedings against William B. Foster citing abandonment and failure to provide. Married August 10, 1879, separated November 1891. They have a son, Albert Royce Foster, age eighteen, self supporting. No alimony requested.
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George W. Louttit
Lonetta Foster
William B. Foster
Ohe
Albert Royce Fosster
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Colorado
Clude
Gothe
Thé
Supérior Court
Emma Guth- Lets
Trustee’s
Schell
Amateur Driving Club
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