Wabash Survey Reported For New Butler Fort Wayne Line
The Indianapolis Journal notes under R H Cole of Peru that the Wabash is surveying a twenty mile link from New Haven to Butler to connect the main line with the Detroit branch. The move follows litigation over the Eel River route, with a ruling expected against the defendant. The firm may buy or build a parallel line, enabling all trains to pass Fort Wayne.
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Indianapolis Journal
R. H. Cole
Peru
Wabash
Butler
Fort Wayne
Corps of Engineers
Eel River Road
Eel River
Supreme Court
New Haven
Detroit
May Move More Plants Here Fort Wayne Branch Prospects
The Withington company may relocate another plant to Fort Wayne to combine with the local facility. Fort Wayne’s distributing capabilities and nearby timber supply strengthen the case. The existing plant has attracted many families and growth is encouraged with more workers welcome.
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Withington Company
Fort Wayne
Dawson District Wealth and Hope Rise Amid Outbreak and Floods
From Dawson City dated January 14, Vice Consul Morrison reports nineteen expeditions have left for Cape Nome since December and more will depart as weather moderates. Dawson population is down 6,000 from last year while mining floods threaten output, yet rich district prospects and interior funds loom. Revenue from liquor permits totals $100,000 for the year with licenses valued at $2,500. prices for goods reflect large markups and gold output may reach $25 to $30 million.
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Washington
Dawson City
Morrison
Dawson
Cape Nome
Nome
Dawson District
Murderer Sentenced in Hicksville Marshal Killing Case
Frank Zuber was sentenced last Saturday to life in the Ohio penitentiary for the Hicksville marshal murder. The case relied on circumstantial evidence and Zuber proclaims innocence. Johnson, another suspect, faces trial on March 19 after his wife’s divorce from him in Allen county court.
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The
Sentinel
Hicksville
Antwerp
Ohio
Frank Zuber
Johnson
Allen County
Circus train tunnel mishap near Somerset Ky
In Somerset Kentucky on March 10 a circus train of the Gentry Brothers passed through a tunnel where dense smoke and confusion caused fears of serious harm to performers and crew.
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Somerset, Ky
Dense
Vaotosbelation
Circus Train Smoked Overcome Passengers Rescued
A train of freight cars carried performers who were overwhelmed by smoke and sulphur fumes inside a tunnel. The conductor brakemen and some passengers helped evacuate twenty five circus workers. Some women remained unconscious for an hour but all recovered after the smoke cleared. The tunnel is a mile long and the train was driven through it once the fumes dispersed.
Blair Will Filed In Eldora Iowa For Blairstown Roader
The will of John I Blair long noted rail roader is filed in Eldora by H C Stuart. It blocks the executors from publishing a schedule of assets. Grandchildren receive about 3 million dollars each from a multi million trust. The bulk of remaining estate goes to D C Blair of Wall Street New York, named executor. Written in 1878, the document spans about thirty pages.
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Eldora
Iowa
John I. Blair
Blairstown
N. J
H. C. Stuart
D C. Blair
Wall Street
New York
D. C. Blair
Four Babies Born to Detroit Young Mother
Mrs Michael McDonald gave birth to two boys and two girls in Detroit on March 10 averaging three and a half pounds each. The 15 year old mother, from Canada six months ago, is proud though unsure of any twin history in her family. Mr McDonald, a day laborer, worked to support the family, noting twins in his own line.
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Detroit
Mich
Michael McDonald
Harmony Lodge No. 19 to Celebrate Odd Fellowship Anniversary
Harmony lodge No. 19 I O 0 is preparing to celebrate the anniversary of Odd Fellowship on April 26 with an elaborate program. Committees are forming plans and several speakers from a distance will attend to make the anniversary a memorable event.
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Harmony Lodge No. 19
I. O
Odd Fellowship
Marriage Licenses Issued for Four Couples
Chris H. Heckler and Mary C. Shaffer are wed. Tilman C. Young and Edna Koehler. Julian F. Mougin and Mary I. Stuart. William Tracey and Jessie B. M. Cutshall.
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Julian F. Mougin
Mary IL. Stuart
William Tracey
Jessie BM. Cutshall
Hod. ahd Mre. B. 8 Taylor save this evening
Fragmentary OCR reads a sports note with names Hod and Taylor saving a game for New Orleans or southern points. The text is garbled but indicates a late game save by Taylor on behalf of a team involving New Orleans or southern standings.
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Taylor
Sprinkler Burst Drenches Foster Shirt Factory
A sprinkler burst late Tuesday or Wednesday morning at the Foster shirt waist factory on North Lafayette street flooding two floors and soaking almost the entire stock valued in the thousands. The basement cloth stock took the worst hit while the second floor suffered lighter damage to finished garments. Losses not yet estimable and not insured, with no factory shutdown.
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Foster Shirt
Lafayette Street
Foster
Fire destroys stock at Wells street peanut stand
Dominick Lewis proprietor of a Wells street peanut stand near the bridge reports almost total loss of stock in a fire about 10 o clock Tuesday night. The blaze started from an oil stove left burning for warmth. Building suffered minor damage while stock was ruined.
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Dominick Lewis
Wells Street
Lewis
Boy Fatally Injured by Exploding Cartridge
Walter Stock eight years old son of Rev Stock of New Haven suffered severe injuries when he attempted to bore out a cartridge with a knife. The explosion mangled three fingers of his right hand, requiring amputation at the first joint.
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Walter Stock
Rev. Stock
New Haven
Woman Swallows Laudanum In Desperate Act
Miss Myrtle Bushour of the Holman and Lafayette streets area took a large laudanum dose Tuesday evening and was found in a critical condition hours later. Dr. Morgan counteracted the drug and saved the girl.
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Myrtle Bushour
Holman
Lafayette Streets
Morgan
Local trustees listed for organization leadership
William Miller as president Gottreich Muhlenbruch as secretary C A Ekampe as treasurer Henry Dicke August Freese Frederick Brinkroeger and Frederick H Scheumann named as trustees for the group.
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Wiliam Miller
Gottreich Muhlenbruch
C. A. Ekampe
Henry Dicke
August Freese
Frederick Brinkroeger
Frederick H. Scheumann
Mormon-leaning edit proposed for Western Spirit
Fort Scott Kansas March 10 B J Sheridan announces in the Western Spirit Paola Kansas that ex Congress man Roberts of Utah will edit the paper for a month. The plan aims to let Roberts argue his expulsion from Congress and promote Mormonism with Sheridan negotiating a start date.
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Fort Scott
Kan
B. J. Sheridan
The
Western Spirit
Paola
Roberts
Utah
Congress
Sheridan
Mr. Roberts
Fort Wayne College of Medicine Prepares for Commencement
The Fort Wayne College of Medicine on West Superior street prepares for final examinations two weeks away with lectures ending March 17 and finals starting March 19. Commencement is at the Masonic Temple on March 27 with Dr. W. H. Meyers and Rev. J. S. Ainslie speaking. A banquet follows at the New Avenue Hotel. The class of 1900 will be small due to a shift from a three to four year program and increased requirements. The college reports its work as thorough and strong this year.
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Fort Wayne
Aveline
Fort Wayne College
Elected Officers of Third Presbyterian Church
The congregation held its annual meeting on Friday evening electing James English as president E G Shulze as clerk re elected elders S J Pardee J V Polhamus J C M Baker Samuel Gordon and W H Wortman filling a vacancy caused by W B Pearson’s removal W A Diffenderfer and E G Shulze as trustees for three years The church constitution was revised evangelistic meetings start Sunday evening A seven member board of trustees plus two congregation members may dispose of the current church and site
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The
Third Presbyterian Church
James English
E. G. Shulze
S. J. Pardee
J. V. Polhamus
W. H. Wortman
W. B. Pearson
J. C. M. Baker
Samuel Gordon
W. A. Diffenderfer
Ex-county treasurer Hunter visits Joplin zinc properties
L. C. Hunter, former county treasurer, has just returned from Joplin Missouri where he spent several days visiting his zinc mining properties and inspecting operations.
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L. C. Hunter
Joplin
Gup Aches and Other Aches Across the Nerves
An old style health note claims that every pain stems from overworked nerves and la grippe, describing aches across joints muscles bones and organs. It promises relief through unspecified remedies.
Unclear historical medical notice for Dr Miles Nervine
Fragmentary OCR text describes a medical product Dr Miles Nervine with references to rheumatism bronchitis and fevers, mentioning treatment costs and recovery claims. The legible bits point to a 19th or early 20th century promotional style with uncertain patient details and outcomes.
Court Upholds Legislature Over Governor Contest
In Louisville on March 10 a circuit court decision sustained Democrats that the legislature is the constitutional tribunal for governor contest rulings. Republicans plan an appeal to the state court of appeals and may seek a U S supreme court hearing if needed. Judge Fields holds courts cannot inquire into legislature motive in these actions.
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Louisville
Warrantless standoff as powers and Davis resist arrest in Kentucky
Governor Taylor orders state guards to seize Powers and Davis at the executive building amid a standoff with police and militia. Guards refuse entry, deputies prepare for arrest while officials debate surrender and London travel rumors circulate. Capt Steve Sharp says Powers and Davis will surrender soon after attorney guidance.
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Steve Sharp
Lexington
Powers
Davis
War scare eases in Frankfort amid arrests rumors
Frankfort Kentucky March 12 tension eases but fears linger as Republicans expect warrants against GOP legislators over Governor Goebel's assassination. Some lawmakers leave town while Democrats deny or confirm the warrants. Governor Taylor reportedly urged to move offices to London but declines. Legislature convenes as militia watches around the state house square.
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Frankfort
Goebel
Taylor
London
State House
Peake
Pacharongani
General Collier meets Governor on troop return plan
Adjutant General Collier arrived from Louisville and conferred with Governor Taylor who would not summon more troops to Frankfort at present. Sheriff Suter assured Collier no arrest warrant had been issued, and Collier said he would be easily found if one were issued.
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Collier
Louisville
Taylor
Frankfort
State Grounds
Suter
Guard Plan Moves Forward Under Beckham Castleman
Adjutant General John B Castleman arrived at 10 o clock and met with Governor Beckham and leaders. The new state guard organization proceeds with several existing companies joining Beckham. The Triplett resolution in the house tomorrow would authorize Castleman to arm and equip a militia honoring Beckham with a $100 000 appropriation to implement the plan.
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John B. Castleman
Beckham
State Guard
Castleman
Louisville
House
Secretly Removed Officials Transfer Sparks Kentucky Excitement
Lexington reports Secretary of State Powers and Captain Davis were secretly moved from jail between midnight and daybreak under Sheriff Suter of Frankfort to Versailles then transported by train to Louisville. Officials refuse comment as guards deny knowledge of the incident, causing much excitement.
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Lexington
Powers
Davis
Suter
Frankfort
Versailles
Louisville
Prisoners Transported To Louisville County Jail
Secre Davis were brought here from Lexington in custody this morning and placed in the county jail. The prisoners were driven from Lexington to Lawrenceburg, where they took a Louisville Southern train for this city.
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Louisville
Powers
Davis
Lexington
Lawrenceburg
Louisville Southern
Eighteenth Annual Meeting of Northern Indiana Teachers’ Association
The eighteenth annual meeting will be held in Logansport on March 30 and 31 with about 150 teachers from the city expected to attend. Miss Alice B. Hall of this city is president of the association for the next term.
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Northern Indiana Teachers’ Association
Logansport
Mies
Alice B. Hall
She
City pupils’ work to be exhibited at opening night
Superintendent J N Study will be inaugurated as the new president of the association. The event showcases student work from city schools and features a musical section directed by Prof William Miles.
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Supt
J. N. Study
William Miles
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