Promotion for Fred Funston to brigadier general
Washington May 2 The president appointed Col Frederick Funston Twentieth Kansas as brigadier general of volunteers McArthur Otis strongly urged the appointment praising Funstons crossing of the Rio Grande and leadership The cable dispatch from Otis says Funston earns recognition for signal skill gallantry and command abilities in the war effort
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Washington
Frederick Funston
Twentieth
Kansas
McArthur
Otis
Funston
Rio Grande River
MacArthur
President McKinley Returns to Washington From Trip
President McKinley and his party arrived at the White House at 7 40 this morning. The group included Mrs McKinley Assistant Secretary Cortelyou and White House staff. The president called on Vice President Hobart and shook hands with National Guardsmen leaving the White House. Hobart was reported improved and gaining strength.
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Washington
McKinley
White House
Cortelyou
Executive Mansion
Hobart
161St
Indiana Volunteers
Mr. Hobart
Monroeville Elects Democratic Ticket With One Exception
In Monroeville Indiana the entire democratic slate won except one ward. Election results show Treasurer W O Swaney 98 to 37, Clerk S G Fortney 86 to 47, Marshal H W Dorris 87 to 50, First Ward Trustee W T Wilton 62 to 69, Third Ward Trustee D C Purman 80 to 63. The vote was quiet.
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Monroeville
Ind
W. O. Swaney
J. E. Pettus
S. G. Fortney
S. W. Johnson
H. W. Dorris
O. H. Morgan
W. T. Wilton
J. R. Parker
D. C. Purman
D. M. Edwards
New Haven Election Sees Democrats Win Big
In New Haven Indiana yesterday the Democratic party secured a three to one majority. Elected officers include Treasurer Frank H. Bueters Clerk E A Becker Marshal H J Graebner Trustee First Ward August Blasing Trustee Second Ward S J Stocks. Republican contenders were R A Butler Bert M Gorrell Harmon Severs Allen Hartzell and J Eiler.
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New Haven
Ind
Frank H. Bueters
E. A. Becker
H. J. Graebner
August Blaising
R. A. Butler
Bert M. Gorrell
Marshall
Harmon Severs
Allen Hartzell
J. Eiler
Riley to Visit Fort Wayne for May 16 Event
James Whitcomb Riley will be royally greeted in Fort Wayne on May 16. Seats are selling rapidly for the Indiana poet appearance at Princess Jink auditorium with tickets available at Woodworth’s drug store and through press club members. Reservations begin May 11 at Woodworth’s.
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James Whitcomb Riley
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Princess Jink
Riley
C. B
Woodworth
Ave- Nine
Fort Wayne to Welcome Native Songster Riley After Six Years
The Fort Wayne press club hosts the singer in his first local appearance in over six years and likely his last for a long period. In the East his readings drew large crowds and furor as major cities could not seat all who wished to hear him. Indiana audiences are urged to greet and honor their native songster.
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Fort Wayne Press Club
Riley
Indiana
Officer Weakened A Shirley City Licensing Controversy
Charles Hoover, a saloon keeper, was arrested for selling liquor without a Shirley City license. He was fined $10 and costs by Squire Gerhardt, refused to pay, and faced incarceration. Consul Kies transferred him to Fort Wayne to await legal clarity on the Shirley City incorporation dispute.
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Shirley City
Woodburn
Charles Hoover
Squire Gerhardt
Hoover
Kies
Fort Wayne
Melching
Barrett
Johnson Appointed Secretary Pro Tem of Democratic Committee
Senator Jones writes to J G Johnson of Kansas naming him acting secretary of the Democratic National Committee during the chairman's absence. The letter notes Walsh is away in Alaska and that Johnson will oversee party affairs and organization until Walsh's return next year.
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Washington
Europe
Jones
J. G. Johnson
Kansas
Democratic National Committee
Peabody
Kas
Walsh
Alaska
National Committee
James K. Jones
Battery to Meet to Organize for State Militia
An urgent meeting of the old Twenty eighth battery is set for Friday evening at Will Cleary's tailor shop on West Washington street to organize for the state militia. Over half the required strength is secured with many re-enlisting. New applicants are being reviewed by Dr. Henry Ranke, selecting only men of peak physical fitness. The goal is to be ready for Decoration day, though participation is not certain.
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Twenty Eighth Battery
Will Cleary
West Washington Street
Henry Ranke
Atlantic Ocean
Tabor
Field
Roscoe Conkling
George F. Hoar
Gene Field
Kalamazoo Milkmen Seek Pasteurization Method in Fort Wayne
C H Gleason representing Kalamazoo milkmen arrives this morning at the Wayne seeking pasteurization methods after a typhoid and diphtheria outbreak linked to Kalamazoo milk. He tours the Mandamin Meadows dairy with T E Ellison guiding him to learn the system for possible adoption.
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C. H. Gleason
Kalamazoo
the Wayne
T. E. Ellison
Mr. Gleason
Fatal Riot In Buffalo Over Grain Strike
In Buffalo on May 2 William H Kennedy cousin of grain contractor James Kennedy was shot in the right breast and badly hurt. James J Henessey a fireman was shot in the left breast and likely to die. The shooting at Main street involved a man named Skinner and about twenty others who were arrested during tensions from the grain shovellers strike.
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Buffalo
N. Y
William H. Kennedy
James Kennedy
James J. Henessey
Main Street
Skinner
Fort Wayne Syndicate Buys Becket Beckley River Copper Mine
A Fort Wayne group of fourteen businessmen plans a twenty day inspection trip to Skykomish county Washington to finalize purchase of the Beckley River copper mine. Early offers of 50 000 each were rejected as the syndicate eyes a 200 000 value with further development to follow. The group will test ore output with an assayer from Salt Lake City and complete the transfer on return via San Francisco.
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Fort Wayne
Washington
The
Sentinel
Beckley River
Skykomish County
Seattle
Fort Wayne Syndicate
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Marker
Colo
West
Cleary and McConnell Wed At Cathedral
Martin J. Cleary and Miss Agnes McConnell were married at the Cathedral this morning by Father Durham. Cleary, a well known and popular Sentinel employee, and the bride, beloved by all who know her, received hearty congratulations from friends and colleagues.
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Martin J. Cleary
Agnes McConnell
Father Durham
Mart
Mr. Cleary
The
Sentinel
Mrs. Cleary
Vorndran Smith Wedding At St Peter’s Church
Miss Rose Smith and Killian Vorndran were married at St Peter’s church by Rev Father Kverdt. Attendants Miss Bertha Offenloch and Gustave Haggenjos. Bride wore grey silk with white lace. Wedding supper at 16 Gay Street. Honeymoon planned in Altoona Pennsylvania.
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St. Peter’s Church
Father Kverdt
Rose Smith
Killian Vorndran
Bertha Offenloch
Gustave Haggenjos
Gay Street
Altoona
Treasury Deficit Signals Mixed April Receipts Drop
A Washington dispatch reports April Treasury receipts fell 15.4 million below March while expenditures rose 22.8 million. The gap does not reflect a broad drop in ordinary receipts or a spike in ordinary expenses, noting March included nearly 12 million from the Pacific railway settlement.
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New York
Washington
Treasury
Pacific Railway
Bethany Presbyterian Church Surprises Mrs Barclay
Last night about fifty congregants gathered to bid farewell to Mrs Ira Barclay who departs for Colorado to join her husband after months apart. A member of the Ladies' Society she is praised for tireless church work and goodwill from the church community.
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Bethany Presbyterian Church
Ira Barclay
Colorado
Nickel Plate announces low rate summer excursions
Patrons are urged to check newspapers and ticket agents for reduced rates on summer excursions offered by the Nickel Plate road. The note highlights daily express trains between Chicago and New York or Boston with no change of cars and promises lower rates than competing lines.
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Nickel Plate Road
Daily Express
Chicago
New York
Boston
Fort Wayne School Age Census Shows Slight Increase
The city reports 13 000 school age residents estimated for Fort Wayne with a year over year gain of about 266. Transfers from country districts to city schools last year cause an apparent drop this year. School closes June 16 with a graduating class around thirty. graduation outlook is favorable per Superintendent Study.
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Fort Wayne
The
Sentinel
Allen County forms four county council districts
The 1899 statutes create seven county councilmen per county with four districts. Allen County is divided as: District One Wayne and Fort Wayne. District Two Washington Eel River Lake Aboite Lafayette Pleasant Lake. District Three Marion Madison Monroe Jackson Jefferson Adams. District Four St. Joseph Milan Maumee Scipio Springfield Cedar Creek Perry. Judge O Rourke will appoint three interim members and five township councilmen per district, with likely minority representation.
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General Assembly
Allen County
Wayne Township
City of
Fort Wayne
Washington Township
Eel River Township
Lake Township
Aboite Township
Lafayette Township
Pleasant Township
Marion Township
Madison Township
Monroe Township
Jackson Township
Jefferson Township
Adams Township
St. Joseph Township
Milan Township
Maumee Township
Scipio Township
Springfield Township
Cedar Creek Township
Perry Township
Indiana crop prospects from sixty-seven counties report
Indiana crop bulletin notes warm favorable weather with central and southern rains while the north needs rain. Wheat improves in central and southern areas but is poor in the north. oats, rye, barley, timothy grow well. corn planting progresses. potatoes planted. garden vegetables thriving. livestock in good condition. Schlaudroff to advertise bids for Adams township high school. Swayne in Columbia City yesterday.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Crop Bulletin
Schlaudroff
Adams Township
Meyer & Stock
Hundley Family in Fort Wayne Welcomes a Son
The Fort Wayne friends of Rev. A. A. Hundley formerly of Christ's English Lutheran church announce a son for Mr. and Mrs. Hundley born yesterday. The clergyman now serves in Belleville Ohio.
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The
Fort Wayne
Tabor's Sudden Fortune Sparked Lively Pranks
The New Orleans Times-Democrat recalls how Charles Tabor, once a struggling figure, became suddenly rich and indulged in odd luxuries like lace night robes. Denver editor Eugene Field mocked him with diagrams and satirical columns while Tabor’s brief senate term featured heavy pranks and jokes about tariffs.
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Senator Tabor
Silver State
Eugene Field
Denver Tribune
Tabor
Denver
Senate
Field
Wild Bill
Pecos Bill
Billy the Kid
Tariff Bill
Custom House
Summer Outings by Nickel Plate on Erie and Chautauqua shores
The Nickel Plate road presents a pictorial guide titled Summer Outings with highlights on the south shore of Lake Erie and the classic shores of Lake Chautauqua. The notice promotes low rates for seasonal trips this year.
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Nickel Plate Road
Lake Erie
Lake Chautauqua
Little Red Headed General Frep Friston Is Hero of War
The Philippine war hero Frep Friston has just been promoted brigadier general. Though small in size, ninety pounds of dynamite and fight, he stands shoulder to shoulder with Dewey Hobson Schley and Joe Wheeler in national pride. The Sentinel advocates continued subscriptions.
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Frep Friston
Kansas
Dewey
Hobson
Schley
Joe Wheeler
General Fanston
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Columbia City
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Ieat
Manhattan
A. K. Hurst & Co
MR. Tabor
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