Russian Jews flee Novgorod amid new emigration fears
London reports rise in opposition to Jewish immigration to England as groups propose international dispersal with Canada, Britain and the US backing. Berlin notes arbitration for labor disputes. An Irish-born widow dies at 102 after a long voyage from Ireland. a banished Jewish family’s tale emerges from Willenberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Oswald John Simon
Russia
Simon
Paris
United States
Liverpool
Conservative Club
Baron H. DeWorms
Canada
Baron DeWorms
Great Britain
Berlin
Germany
Novgorode
Willenberg
Prussia
Kahlan
Prominent American Senator Wilson Dead in Washington
Washington February 25 The senate chaplain spoke mournfully of the death of Maryland Senator Ephram K Wilson who died last night in this city. Senate leaders prepared funeral resolutions and ordered a committee to arrange ceremonies, Maryland’s citizens paying tribute to a longtime public servant and trusted colleague. The body was to be moved to Maryland with honors as fellow senators adjourned for the day. Hagtroup Crey, Feb 25 Mrs Timmonda was buried here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Wilson
Maryland
Edmunds
Gorman
Ephram K. Wilson
Robunt
House of Representatives
Spooner
Mr. Spooner
Committee of Claims
No Strike Yet Ended Dispute With Pennsylvania Officials
The Pennsylvania system avoided a strike as general grievance committees accepted the officials terms. Most workers returned home last night with the rest to depart today. Dissatisfaction remained as wage promises fell short of expected changes. The company agreed to extend yards connect long sidings and double track to ease traffic, aiming for more trips and pay. Officials expect wage talks to resume soon despite present quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirrssone
Pennsylvania
E. Ke, Clark
Congressional Proceedings Highlight Early House Attendance
Washington reports a sparse start with about twenty five members present at 10 o clock as House and Senate members debated and passed several bills including relief measures for J P Downing and the Little Rock railroad bridge. The Senate tabled the direct tax bill amendment and committees advanced several appropriation bills as the day continued with varied petitions and a sundry civil bill. A later dispatch from Evansville indicates J A Lemcke may be named United States treasurer after Huston resignation, with Lemcke previously Indiana state treasurer and now negotiating a state loan in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
J. P. Downing
Teller
Boston
Little Rock
Ark
John Roach
J. Madison Oatts
Orville B. Merrill
Secretary of War
E. M. Nixon
Logan
Ohio
Evaneville
Ind
Tat J. Alexander Lemcke
United States
Treasury
Lemcke
Indianapolis
Evanaville
J. A. Lemcke
Huston
Congress
Fifty First Congress
Gongrees
Leslie W. Ruesell
Twenty-Second
New York
Frederick Lansing
Mgr
Ruesell
Roscoe Conkling
United States District Court
Rochester
Tony Sherman Hoar
Massachusetts
N. H. Banks
Farmer's Alliance
Cleat Sydenham Alexander
Charlotte
N. C
Elect Peffer
Kansas
Ingalls
Peffer
Jjwo
New England
Cincinnati
Knights of Labor
Geo. Z. Erwin
O. Platt
Erwin
Hill
United States Senate
Henry Wolcott
Colorado
J. W. Sinclair
West Virgina
Mandersen
Netraska
Tugails
Fiom Morius Journal
Harrison
Government Printing Department
S Wilson
Maryland
Hearst
California
Logan Message Pushes Defeat Over Compromise
Mrs. Gen. John A. Logan backs an organized opposition over surrendering principles. A telegram to C. H. Crawford from Mrs. Logan urges Stand firmly together and win back trust, even if temporarily unsuccessful. The note signals support for a Democrat candidate over a farmer in the U.S. Senate race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spruinorreno
Crawford
John A. Logan
Washineton
D. C
C. H. Crawford
Springfield
Jour
A. Logan
Mre
Logan
Farmer
United States
Train Hand Knocks Slugger Sullivan in Gue Round
In Gue, a train hand named Towneend knocked out John L Sullivan on a Georgia railroad passenger train after Sullivan created a disturbance drunk in the car. Towneend punched him, eyes blocked, until helpers pulled him off. Sullivan was grievously intoxicated and removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atracus
John L. Sullivan
Death in a Coal Mine at White Wall incline
An accident at the White Wall coal mines in Marion county on Saturday caused three deaths and five serious injuries. A drum brake failed while a loaded car carried sixteen men uphill. the car plunged, the rope broke, and the car sped downward. Killed instantly were J. W. Stewart Lawrence Wattery and John Abcott. Injured severely were Ed Knox B L Arledge John Gentry Harry Rider and John McPherson, with some possibly near death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nasavinuz
Tenn
White Wall
Marion County
J. W. Stewart
Lawrence Wattery
John Abcott
Ed Knox
B. L. Arledge
John Gentry
Harry Rider
John McPherson
Railroad Disaster Kills Three at Hagertown
A Panhandle line wreck near Hagertown Indiana on the Richmond division killed three aboard engine No. 494 and left twenty seven seriously injured. Names of dead include A. M. Reever O F Deal and George S Needham all from Richmond. The crash tore telegraph poles and derailed multiple cars causing fires and a rapid response from surgeons and rescuers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rioxumonp
Ind
Richmond
Panhandle
Hagertown
Chicago
Cincinnati
W. W. Bartlett
Noah Dunn
Canal Bridge
Hugenia
A. M. Reever
O. F. Deal
George
Needham
National Harvester Trust Consider Dissolution Meeting
A secret meeting at the Iroquois hotel in Buffalo discusses dissolving the National Harvester trust after its defeat in a suit brought by the Clipper Chilled Plow Company of Elmira. Judge Walter Lloyd Smith ruled the trust illegal. if not dissolved, directors may appeal the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olipper Company
Walter Lloyd Smith
Elmira
Trust
Buffalo
Smith
Woman Arrested in Church Disturbance in Onicaco Ill
Mary Jane White was detained after storming St. Joseph's church at Market and Hill during services. She shouted wedding pleas and clung to Father Fredericks, upsetting the congregation. Officer Finn drove her to the detention hospital after determining she was insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onicaco
Ill
Mary Jane White
Finn
Chicago Avenue
St. Joseph’s
Market and
Hill Streets
Fredericks
Father Fredericks
Runaway Team Injures Kosciusko Farmer near Warsaw
Warsaw Indiana Feb 28 Waynie Boggs a farmer five miles south of Kosciusko was injured when his frightened team dragged him after he tried to jump clear. He suffered severe head wounds a torn ear and facial injuries after a horse kicked him and he was dragged several rods. The accident occurred as a freight train frightened the horses on the Cincinnati Wabash and Michigan railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Ind
Waynie Boggs
Roon
Cincinnati, Wabash and Michigan
Borges
Debated Nomination and Calhoun Doctrine Echoes
Mr Voorhees argued that Cleveland cannot win the nomination with silver policies and stated his first choice for president is ex Governor Gray of Indiana. The discussion touched on nullification doctrines attributed to John C Calhoun and reflected party strategy ahead of nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Calhoun
Voorhees
Cleveland
Gray
Indiana
Fire damages Fort Wayne Furniture Works engine room
At 1:20 Monday a boiler leak in the Fort Wayne Furniture Works engine room caused steam and hot water to blast into the space. Fireman Frank Schrantz sustained severe burns and was sent home at 49 Melita street. The engine room was partially wrecked and a new boiler will be installed soon. A temporary work suspension would bring significant losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’cosk
Fort Wayne Furniture Works
Frank Schrantz
Melita Street
Foster
Wedding Anniversary Reception in Indiana
A North Central wedding anniversary celebration combines a private home party for Mr. and Mrs. George R. Hench with a reception for visiting relatives Miss Marie Crist Harrisburg Pa Miss Allie Provines and Mr John H Provines Huntington Ind hosted by the KE E P club last night at the Henchs home. Guests included Mr and Mrs W T Davis Mr and Mrs CO M O Compart Mr and Mrs Manning Smith Mr and Mrs August Langhorst Mr and Mrs S D Melsheimer Mr and Mrs N Conover Mr and Mrs Ed Davis Mr and Mrs J W Hippenhammer Mr and Mrs Will Lerch Miss Maemo Obrist Harrisburg Pa Miss Allie Provines and Mr John Provines Huntington Ind Mr Tom Davis and Misses Fannie Conover and Emma Mc Elfatrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Hench
Marie Crist
Harrisburg
Allie Provines
John H. Provines
Huntington
KE. E. P
Henori
EHEP
W.T. Davis
Mra
CO. M. O Com
Ind
Tom Davis
Fannie Conover
Emma McElfatrick
Drowned in James River Gale Swells Toll to Twenty Three
New information from Newport News reports a devastating gale along the James River. A large sloop capsized near Warwick River mouth killing fourteen, a yacht capsized at Waiters Creek with seven dead, two canoeists are missing, and overall fatalities are expected to rise as more crews are accounted for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norrauk
Newport News
James River
Warwick River
Waiters Creek
Mustain Resignation Not Yet Accepted for Treasurer
J A Lemcke, former state treasurer of Indians, arrived from Washington and said he was offered the U S treasurership but had not decided. He had discussed the matter with the president, who had not yet accepted Huston Muston's resignation, and Lemcke noted a possible appointment if Muston resigns. He planned a family trip abroad and would delay acceptance if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorks
J. A. Lemcke
Atute
Tndians
Washington
United States
Huston
Harrison
Shooting at an Officer Ends with Brother Killed
In Munpuis Tennessee February 28 a posse formed to arrest Milton and S F Smith after a cotton theft. Milton and S F Smith opened fire. Milton shot his brother through the heart, killing him instantly. Milton was then fatally shot by the posse and died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munpuis
Tenn
Tupolie
Milton Smith
S. F. Smith
Drake
Smith Brothers
Smith
Posse
Brave Woman Defends Honor With Rawhide in Missouri
In Kassas Orry Missouri on February 28 Miss Cora Miller confronted Charles Wisehart of St. Joseph after slander remarks. She restrained him with a rawhide and lashed him until exhausted, aided by other women. Wisehart escaped, bleeding, and faces lifelong disfigurement concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kassas Orry
Charles Wisehart
St. Joseph
Cora Miller
Wiseharé
Young Lady Fatally Shot In St Louis Saloon Street Confrontation
Miss Mary Bohr of 1320 North Tenth street was fatally wounded near 1013 O Fallon street when a gun in the hands of John Schultz, firing at his brother in law Michael Schwats, struck her in the left eye. The shot occurred about 10 o clock last night as she passed the saloon. The wound is judged to have entered the brain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Str. Louis
Mary Bohr
North Tenth Street
Michael Schwats
O'Fallon Street
John Schultz
Beating Beef Inspection Bill Defeated In Legislature
A March 6 vote of 41 to 25 defeated a bill proposing a general dressed beef inspection system. It would appoint inspectors in all offices and towns to collect duties, precluding other practices. The measure mirrored Chicago beef industry rules previously struck down as unconstitutional two years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Chicago
Foster family in Fostoria marked by political rise
A report from Fostoria, Ohio details ex Governor Charles Foster of Ohio, now secretary to the treasury, his rise from a pioneer merchant family to wealth and political power. It notes his birth in Fostoria, his long public career including governor and Sioux commission head, and his wife Mrs. Foster and daughters. The visit by a Scrivner representative captures the home and Mrs. Foster’s gracious character as the town watches his Washington duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crovernor
Charles Foster
Traactory
Vostoria
Ohio
New York State
Doy
Charley Foster
Fosters
Foster
Fostoria
Foster & Co
Northwestern Natural Gas Company
Clyde
W. H. Gibson
Cherley Foster
Court House
Tiffit
Harrison
Fort Wayne
Library
Fontria
Scrivner
Geiser
Washington
Ivil
Poster
Anito
Cecretery
Mia
Ibis
Pever Lesye
de D. L. Ayers
Plies
Annis Poster
Charaeter
Fuvii
Congress
National
Gump Ends Fast After 25 Days at World’s Museum
Abraham Gump, who began a 30 day fast on February 2 at 1 p m, concluded his hunger strike after 25 days and four minutes. Doctors Barnett and Heston reported the fast genuine despite skeptics. Gump regained nourishment and plans to recover. He faced illness and cold but suffered no lasting ill effects, while a separate case notes a woman named Lutter formerly prominent in local society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Gump
Abraham Gump
World’s Museum
James Geary
W. W. Barnett
Heston
Ma. Rast
Rosenthal
Gump
Major Gump
Flood of candidates for appellate bench delays appointment
Governor Hovey faces a flood of applicants from Indianapolis to Evansville as candidates and allies press for seats on the appellate court. With adjournment near, careful selection is promised. Nominees include Judge Black, Thaddeus Rolling, John A. Holman, McOsbe, Morris, Brownlee, Fox, and others across districts. The governor will likely name three Republicans and two Democrats after review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hovey
Indianapolis
Judge Black
Thaddeus Rolling
John A. Holman
Judge McOsbe
Williamsport
Richmond
Judge Morris
Fort Wayne
Hiram Brownlee
Marion
W. A. Brown
New Castle
Fox
Oickaries L. Henry
Anderson
DaWitt
Justice
Logansport
Chase
Superintendent Blake challenged by Fort Wayne Journal
The Indianapolis News quotes the Fort Wayne Journal criticizing Superintendent Blake for alleged anti Fort Wayne bias and politicized staffing. It defends his supplier choices and claims he has remained nonpartisan in employment while noting ongoing friction with former office holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis News
Fort Wayne Journal
Blake
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Indianapolis
Pst
Delegates Return From District Presbyterian Convention
Misses Agneos McKeag Geniy Smith Walter Vordermark Rich Noadies from Young Poor's Society Grace church and others attended a district convention. Reports from districts were encouraging. Officers elected at the Third Presbyterian church annual meeting include President Genie Smith Vice President Jennie Creighton Secretary Harry Wilson Treasurer Charles Fry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agneos McKeag
Geniy Smith
Young Poor's Society of the
Christian Endeavor
Child Presbyterian Church
Walter and Vordermark
Thu Grace Church Society
Oirelet
Genie Smith
Jennie Creighton
Blarry Wilson
Charles Fry
Woman in Chicago Workhouse After Rail Sand Theft
A woman with a notorious past receives a six month term in a Chicago workhouse after disposing of a railroad sand valued at $1000 before holidays. She is described as reforming, then reoffending, with details of public alibis and a long, chaotic sequence of events leading to her arrest and sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ifale
Chicago
Gutears
Riutous
Transfer of Fleming Manufacturing business announced
The Fleming Manufacturing company transfers its business and liabilities to Fleming Road Blackkise, with Give, Pup?, as proprietor. The arrangement affects part of the business conveyed and includes continuing operations under Fleming Manufacturing forthcoming. Local associates Mr. Pape and John of the vurke remain involved in the transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleming Manufacturing Company
Fleming Road Blackkise Company
Give
Pup
Miuming Manufacturing Company
Tudeard Fieming
Compris
Tapped Tie Tilt at Hartman Store Burglary
Joseph Hartman and brother Henry operated a grocery and saloon at 63 East Verne Street. Monday morning a break in left the rear door cut open and a bag with 25 to 30 dollars stolen from the cash drawer, with a gold chain and cigars also taken. officers investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hartman
Henry
East Verne St
Sermon Series on Fools of Scripture Opens March in Tabernacle
Rev Northrop announces a faith series at the Tabernacle of the People titled The Fools of Long Ago and Now with sermons on Agrippa Belshazzar Ready to Halt Good Enough and other figures. Each talk defines fool as a sinner neglecting salvation in a land of bibles and sanctuaries. Death notices: Mrs Scheimann John Seabold Lewis Clark and Rev Schulze's wife Louisa marked in brief notices with funeral details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Northrop
Tabernacle of the People
Agrippa
Paull-Down-Barns
Belshazzar
Festus
Jil
Gallio
Lot
Pastor Northrop
Christ
Sophias Sheiman
East
Jefferson Street
Charles J. Scheimann
California
Sheimann
Fort Wayne Organ Company
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
John Seabold
Wells Street
Hesse Cassel
Germany
Lewis Marion Clark
Jewell House
Calhoun Street
Bright
Evergreen Bethel
Whitley County
Ten Cents a Peep at Jail Visit by Incarcerated Kuhns
In Tiffin County Jail Kuhns charged 10 cents a look from visitors including County Teachers Institute members led by President Jones and Superintendent Franks. A purse of 1 was raised by the crowd before Kuhns appeared, saying he would have admitted himself free if unaccompanied by gentlemen, but it was worth 10 cents per man to view him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
del Bird
God
Marvin Kuhns
Lurdsy
Charles scUaily
United Ttatea
Efilh
Mefarty
Acd
United States Massholl. PY
Toledo
Gampan
Iubas
Deiler
Kubas
Kuhns
Caprica
Tungu
Coliabia
Hev
Seo Kuhns
Tiffin
County Teachers’ Institute
Jones
Franks
New Teamsters Union Forms Local Morning Star
An officer told a Centinel reporter there are about one hundred teamsters in the city, with sixty in the union. They demand higher pay from 2.50 to 4.00 and want a nine by twelve wagon box. The Morning Star will host regular meetings in the Foester block. Officers named include Wm Griebel president Cyrus Spencer secretary Wm Schrader treasurer. Executive committee members are James Jenson Michael M Orr C M Murray Jacob Goeglein. A meeting is called for next Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teamsters’ Union
Centinel
Aorning Star
No Hall
Foeter Block
Wm. Griebel
Cyrus Spencer
Wm, Schrader
James Jenson
Michael M. Orr
C. M. Murray
Jacob Goeglein
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Senator Wilson
Bivins
Sullivan
Mount Olive
Brown County
Johnson
Will Erwin
Edinburg
Hanter
Vincrnnes
Louis Stanton
Sandborn
Killen @utright
National Harvester Company
Herus
Kosciusko
Ciuinnati
Voorheen
Sat Springs
Washington Gossip
Mather
Mustains
Aslard Perer
Bakr
Fostersom
Superintendent Blake
The
Bas
Kreturxeng
U.K
Fort Wayneymin
EPL
Uatavyal Pes Lloprent
St. Paul’s
Mack
Pyomont
Reila
Silas Tem
Glen Tum
Sarah Spriveer
Lancaster
Moas Point
Miss
Shoriffe
Wairfill County
Lenacaster
Pennsylvania Cabbioid Company
Supersintendeo OU
Gorham
Eretic
Cadillac
Slich
Deel
Moimiy
Ala
Parow
New Orleans
Trent
Bik Ansedit
Silas
Horester
Joe Hartman & Brother
Thieves& Cash Hans
Northrop
Charles J. Sheimann
the Thaysters United
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