World’s Fair Idea Draws Mixed German Support
Berlin debates a world fair amid fears of labor influx and overproduction. Prince Bismarck opposed early on, while 102 trade representatives respond, 84 in favor. Across Germany except Hanover, provinces and Berlin guilds show sympathy, boosting prospects for the exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Prince Bismarck
Attiirs
Association For the Promotion of Trade and Comerce
Austral
Cormmiervein
Germany
Altoona
German Agricultural Council
Hanover
Anniversary Parade Draws 7000 United Workmen in Missouri
St Louis Missouri May 11 and 12 celebrate the seventeenth anniversary of the Ancient Order of United Workmen in Missouri with large crowds. A river excursion for past master workmen is planned, a grand parade on Twelfth Street with 7000 in line, and an evening river excursion for supreme officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sr. Louis
Order of United Workmen
Missouri
Eades Bridge
St. Lotts
Broad Plaza
Twelfth Street
Vine
Locust Streets
Order
Marriage of Heyward Wall McAllister and Janie Garmany
A New York marriage notice reveals Heyward Wall McAllister and Miss Janie Champion Garmany of Savannah wed in August 1887. The match was kept secret due to Ward McAllister’s opposition, with the couple citing certainty and protection from accidental separation. Mr. McAllister reportedly expressed surprise and displeasure at the announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Heyward Wall McAllister
Janie Champion Garmany
Savannah
Ward McAllister
McAllister
Libel Verdict Against New York World Correspondent
A jury awarded Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Wargle one thousand pounds damages against BE T Tracey Greaves, London correspondent of the New York World, over a libelous October article alleging marital estrangement and possible divorce action involving Caryte and Miss Uhnar, with Horace Segger connected to the Lyric Theatre.
Mighty Flood Wreaks Devastation on Mississippi River
The Ohio Mississippi and Chicago Burlington and Quincy rail lines near East St Louis are under water as the Mississippi River rises to thirty five feet five inches. Flood extends to St Charles county with rescues by the Post Dispatch steamer aiding families stranded on rooftops. The Fawn drifted ashore but was later returned to the channel by hauling lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sehorts
Orlock
Alton
Belt Line
Great Bridge
Chicago and Alton
Big Four
Clover Leaf
Jacksonville
Bridge Junction
East St. Louis
Relay
Wabash
Venice
Chicago and Alton Road
Nameoka
Merchants Terminal
Bidge
National Stock Yards
St. Charles County
Post Dispatch
Missouri River
Stups Slough
Kitsak Island
St. Charles
Daring Highway Robbery Near Syracuse Recalled
Near Syracuse New York this forenoon two masked men halted a wagon carrying 2500 dollars in wages for Solvay Process workers. They bound Royal E Fox and James Hour, seized the box, and fled toward quarries with the money while private police and sheriff scour the hills for suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N. Y
New York
Oliver Curtis Perry
Royal E. Fox
Solvay Process Company
James Nrouser
Fox
Houser
Hour
Solvay
Hoxsie
Wright
Manley
Centennial ceremony marks dedication of new state asylum
Thousands of men and women from diverse industries gather on a foothill plateau to witness the dedication of a grand new state asylum for the aged. The event reflects broad support across commonwealths and business interests in the centennial state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotogabe Strixas
Cola
Commonwealths of the Union
Asec
Rocky Mountain Range
Tociord
Printer's Love and the Gift of a Civic Home
A public ceremony in a sunlit open area honored printer and philanthropist Mr. Childs with a new home funded by the craft. Governor Routt Mayor Tra in Sprague and HL Hunt spoke as Sen. Gallinger lauded Childs for life long generosity, art, and science support. Telegrams marked the occasion on his sixty third birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaimes B. Gregg
John L. Routt
Train Sprague
Colorado
Hunt
Chamber of Commerce
Childs
Junker City
Ife
United States
J. I. Gailinger
New Hampshire
Eunich
Iere
WS. Cappeller
Mansfield
Ohio
National Editorial Association
Grand jury ends session with no indictments in coal trust case
The federal grand jury in Carcaco reported no indictments against anyone tied to the coal and store trusts after hearing several witnesses who offered little information. District Attorney Malchrist plans to pursue the Reading combine investigation from New York. The jury did indict Abram Fell of Battilo New York for conspiring with Swift & Co agents to grant rebates on oleomargarine and meat products in violation of the interstate commerce law. The case against Fell is described as very strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carcaco
Federal Grand Jury
Malchrist
Reading Combine
New York
Abram Fell
Battilo
N. Y
Wabash
Rockefeller Donates 50000 to Tabernacle Church
John B. Rockefeller gave 50000 to the Tabernacle Church on Sevent h Avenue as a fulfillment of a Thanksgiving promise to Rev. Dr. Potter. The deed provides the interest funds general church expenses for ten years and then to other church uses in the following ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fe, Rockefeller
Tabernacle Church
New Yoak
John B. Rockefeller
Irish party tension surfaces in Cork contest
Evently stirs antagonism in the Irish party with bitter footine echoes in Cork similar to the bite parliamentary contest, signaling renewed local political strains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cork
Jealous Warsaw noblewoman accused in ballet dancer murder
Boguslawa Crezieka, a high-born Warsaw noblewoman, is jailed on suspicion of killing Josephine Gertrich after a dispute over jealousy and romance. Evidence includes a hammer with blood and hair and a dagger with fresh blood. Jewelry and money were taken from the room, and authorities plan to extradite the suspect to Siberia for life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Ana Mupie Kasephine Geraieh
Ster
Thas
Josephine
Josephine Gertrich
Boguslawa Crezieka
Poland
Boguslawa
Josephine Gertaich
Boguslava
World’s Fair Bill Seeks 5 Million Dollar Aid and Coin Plan
Commissioner Davis and Directors Walker and Grive appeared before the World’s Fair committee. Walker introduced a bill demanding a 5 million dollar appropriation to fund the exposition and to coin ten million silver half dollar pieces to serve as souvenirs and to cover fair expenses. The bill requires Treasury to certify 14 million dollars already raised by Chicago before any disbursement and promises Chicago will provide further funds after the initial appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woastixerox
Davis
Edwin Walker
Lyman J. Griye
Walker
Board of Directors
Secretary of the Treasury
Chicago
C‘hicago Board
Congress
Perry Lindher Company Stock Deal on Vast Reservation Lands
Unclear text describes Perry Lindher company acquiring possession of Pi square miles on a southern reservation. The report notes a significant rate structure and implies large scale logging operations will commence, with effects on local land use and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Lindher Company
Cotuotion Loin
Ford
Horrific buggy accident ends with sheltering escapes
A buggy from Main Street bridge plunged down a steep bank after a horse shied across a bridge, bearing Mrs Chapman child and Mr Watkins who escaped with only bruises and cuts. Witnesses rushed to help as the vehicle overturned. all aboard survived without serious harm in this Providential escape. Also reported, death of Senator Barbour of Virginia in Washington at age 72 after long service in Congress and railroad presidency, noted as highly esteemed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine
Holy Wothapdo
Daaughter
Mas. Watkins
Woastiseros
Senator Barbour
Virginia
Joh S. Barbour
Culpepper County
Van
University of Virginia
Ile
Orange and Alexandria
Virginia Midland
Barbour
House
Riddleberger
Senate
Washington
Six Dead in Cinclnati Big Four Wreck Near Cleves
A passenger train on the Big Four crowded for Cincinnati collided with a westbound freight near Cleves Ohio. The crash killed six and injured several, with wreckage described as devastating. Relief trains aided victims as traffic resumed after midnight. Loss to rolling stock and freight estimated at 250000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincrsnati
Ohio
Big Four
Cleves
Warrison
Cincinnati
N. C. Edwards
Greensburg
Ind
William Siggs
Lawrenceburg
David Highward
Indianapolis
Hiram Bruce
Greenburg
Philip Griffin
Halton Terrill
Lawrencburg
M. Richtie
Sheblyville
Ed Ross
Chatanooga
F. . Connelly
Will Cramer
Lillie Reading
Aurora
Cyclone Strikes Circleville Ohio Damages Mills and Roofs
A cyclone hit Circleville Ohio yesterday causing extensive damage to the American Straw Board works Slettner Bros meal mill and Tile works. A brick smokestack toppled at Weldon Co elevators while roofs torn from Scioto Machine works and several churches were heavily damaged. Widespread electric wires down and uprooted trees blocked streets as floods threaten Celina reservoir St Marys river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circleville
Ohio
Crroneville
American Straw Board Works
Slettner Bros.’ & Co
Scioto Machine Works
Weldon & Co
Wabash
Celina
St. Mary's
Riots Between Par nellite and Anti Par nellite Groups
Cork reports rioting after a meeting exclusion caused clashes between Parnellites and anti Par nellite factions. An injured man, Mekley, suffered a fractured skull and was feared to die as police and bystanders watched the confrontation escalate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cork
William Brien
Fireng
Mekley
Prisoners War Tensions Rise in Johnson County
Governor Barber refuses to surrender rustler suspects to Johnson county authorities after a deputy sheriff’s demand. Reports say Bullock home guard patrols cover the county as regulators gather, with a deputy U S marshal shot and wounded on Powder River during injunction duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wye
Barber
Johnson County
Snyder
Frank Smith
Bullilo
United States
Gilson
Powder River
Gibson
Tragic train incident ends in death at N OH station
A Sunday morning train near Rootester Ohio struck a woman lying on the tracks. The engineer reports no warning whistle and the rider raised her hand before the impact. Police name the deceased as Mrs. Thowas Dowatie, citing domestic trouble as a possible motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rootester
N. OH
Flo
Thowas
Drummers Lead V A Convention Delegation in Logansport
A parade of one hundred drummers with the First Regiment band headed to Logansport for the fourth journal convention. George S. McGrew of St. Louis attended as a guest as Fort Wayne won key state offices and the next gathering. Officers named include President D F H Tindal and secretary treasurer Augast A Kreaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
2Ocloch
Leo Potlitver
Opera House
George S. McGrew
St. Louis
Fort Wayne
D. FH. Tindal
Port Wayne
Prim Caswell
Chas
Downing
William ML. Stewart
WOM
Atack
Augast A. Kreaper
Frank Gibson
Inibelet
P. Dickinson
Fort
Attenoian Ice
Murdock Hotel
Lumber Company secures Canadian land deal at Sault Ste Marie
A Lumber Company closes a deal at Sault Ste Marie on May 13 or 14 to obtain Canadian Vimber land, with Detroit area coverage noting the transborder transaction and local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Sault Ste Marie
Clergyman Rev Bell Charged With Rail Car Assaults
Kennedy Bell, a Wiltshire minister, is held without bail after being charged with criminal assault of two women in separate railway carriage compartments during a single journey. He denied guilt but admitted being involved with the women, with witnesses backing the remand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxbos
Youngerford
Wiltshire
Kennedy Bell
Bell
Islaves
Qaner’ Brittain
Abery
Wiliret
Fort Wayne Farmer Fends Off Dogs After Barnyard Tragedy
Daniel Stoner of Fort Wayne’s east end loses five prize hogs when two dogs raid his barnyard. He fires on the canines after securing a shotgun, killing one dog and driving the other away toward a neighboring farm. He seeks restitution but hopes to avoid court. Also notes eighth annual meeting of the Daughters of Rebekah and crop damage reports from Stephen Heath. A newborn boy arrives at St Wilfrid Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Stoner
East End
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
Mr. Stoner
Olds Farm
Mr. Stoners
Widow Gets 6000 in Pennsylvanian case after fatal yard accident
Mrs. Mary Brush receives a 6000 dollar judgment against the Pennsylvania Company for the death of her husband Edward Brush who was killed while working as a yard switchman. The suit began in Allen County, moved to Whitley County, and progressed to the state Supreme Court where the lower court’s award was upheld. Attorneys were L. M. and N. W. Nincle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Brush
Edward Brush
Pennsylvania Rate and Company
Ed. Brush
Alen County
Whitley County
Pennsylvana Company
Supreme Court
Court of
Whitley Courtty
Elizabeth Ford
Patterson Seelig
Barr Street
Ford
Emrick
Seelig
Elizabeth Jewell
Frank Jewell
Hattie McLetchie
John McLetchie
O'Rourke
Judson Hyser
J. R. Bittinger
Phoebe Hyser
Bank-Tax Commissioners
United States
Criminal Courts
Elliott
Smith
Tax Commissioners
Pennsylvania Railroad
Board of Tax Commissioners
Executive Department
Judicial Department
Circuit Court of
Disler
Updike
Leo
Circuit Court
Rourke
Moody
Auburn
Meyers and Shambaugh
Margaret Kracker
Leopold Kracker
W.G. Colerick
Henry Frech
Chilyen
Georg M. Founer
Emma L. Smitley
Edward Arnold
Emma Harding
Johanna Koehlinger
Frank Ffenloch
Justioe Ryan
Mrs. Ellison
Charles Weaver
Fred Loving
Sieele
Desster Ve, Uypolike
John Polson
0 Rourke
Marion Greenlim
Squire Ryan
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Cgiottlieb Strasburg
Greenlum
Strasburg
Wooster
Ohio
Julia Spain
J. Mitchell
Francis Moore
Mitchell
Spain
Squire France
Hugh Dougherty
Bluffton
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Ife
Criminal Court
Holtzman
P. N. Kane
J. W. Vordermark
Peter Certin
J.J. Kern
George Fox
Springer Vs. Springer
Ames Pending
Chas. S. Bush
Eli S. Philley
Samuel B
Rufus Ames
H. F. Schnelker
J. B. Manning & Co
Thomas Quinn
Maria Breen
Sarah Wehrs
Alonzo Wehrs
Charlotte Martz
Clark Bitner
Adam Bitner
E. J. McOscar
John W. Muldoon
Walter Craig
Trever Majors
Fred Hendricks
Pennsylvania Company
East End
Pittsburg
State Medical Society Elected Officers at Indianapolis Meet
The State Medical Society closed its annual meeting in Indianapolis. Officials elected by acclamation include President Geo F Beasley of Lafayette and Vice President C N Smith of Lebanon. Fort Wayne seeks next meeting by vote of county societies. Dr N S La Force of Lafayette reinstated on ethics grounds. Dr Miles F Porter presented surgical gallbladder paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. F. Beasley
Lafayette
C. N. Smith
Lebanon
E. 8. Elder
Indianapolis
N. N. Shipnan
Seymour
F. ©. Stilson
Fort Wayne
Committee On Ethics
N.S. la Force
Miles F. Porter
Taylor University Wis Fields Trustees Decide to Sell
Berry street Mo EB reports that Taylor University Wis Fields trustees will sell the property due to unpaid debts. Sealed bids require 1000 dollar certified checks and at least 28000 as the minimum bid, with the board reserving right to reject all bids. Dr Reade to remain, school to continue, and a school concert at the Reformer Orphans' Home will aid the institution. Conveyances depart Old Fort place at 6:50, 7:30, 7:44 and 8:00. Admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry Street
Board of Trustees
Taylor University
Wis Fields
Reade
Sem Literary Society
Eigen
Orphin
Old + Fort
Injured Boy Hurts on Pittsburg Limited Tracks
Fifteen year old Ernest Hing was struck by the Pittsburg Limited No 3 near Hanover and Lafayette streets while walking on the tracks. He survived the initial impact but may die from internal injuries. He is at St Joseph hospital with head wounds and concussion. His father Charles Kinz works at Bass foundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Hing
St.Joe
Pittsburg
Limited
Young Hinz
Freie Presse
Force Street
Pittsburg Limited
W. W. Gates
C. A. Prince
Charles Kinz
Bass Foundry
Mortuary List From Undertakers Records Week Ending May 14
The weekly mortuary list from undertakers records shows deaths of John W. Muldoon 33 pleuro pneumonia N W Matson 33 paralysis Lulu Weller 9 exhaustion Rebecca Little 66 paralysis Catherine Walkes 72 old age George W Click 67 peritonitis Henry Frech sr 79 old age Pearl Christlieb 5 months brain fever Alma Strobel 7 months bronchitis Joseph Herrman 2 days spasms Isidor Dierkes 21 days spasms Mary Miller 66 paralysis John L Courdnay 31 consumption Alman Whiting 39 paresis plus a note on Henry Wellman swallowing poison by mistake at 112 Jackson St saved by counteracting medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Undertakers
John W. Muldoon
N. W. Matson
Lulu Weller
Rebecca Little
Catherine Walkes
George W. Click
Henry Frech, Sr
Pearl Christlieb
Alma Strobel
Joseph Herrman
Isidor Dierkes
Mary Miller
John L. Courdnay
Alman Whiting
Henry Wellman
Fort Wayne Electric Company
Jackson Street
Wellman
Payne Delegation Seeks Route Change for Railroad
A Payne Ohio delegation led by Henry Hyman and A D Dildine met President C G Patterson of the Findlay Fort Wayne and Western railroad to push altering the original survey to include Payne. The proposed shift would move four miles north, likely altering plans to enter the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne, Ohio
Henry Hyman
Ad. O. Dildine
C. G. Patterson
Findlay, Fort Wayne and Western Railroad
Payne
Appointments and Marriage Notices From This City
This city notes the appointment of W C Gross to the Purdue state board of examination for the pharmacy department in Lafayette. August 1 Deter served on the board last year. The upcoming marriage of Nic Belling of the boiler manufacturing works to Miss Mary Landin of the Parent road is announced for the latter part of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Gross
Gross & Pellins
State Board of
Pharmacy
Purdue University
Lafayette
University Association
Deter
Nic Belling
Dlooster Manufeturing
Mary Landin
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Ward McAllisters
MR. Greaves
Mar. Greaves
Drexel Home
Fanaa
THE
Grand Jury
Buffalo
Broasviedl
Amd
Willy Ht
Dies Ad Mes
Vna Cot
He Swine Werd
Daugedters
Reberat
Grand Lodge of Daughters of Rebekah
TnetHanapelis
AL CR Henderson
Luuo Warren Wis
Odd Fellows
Agredee
Stephen Heath
Mac Theath
Pring
Theo
KE. BE. Cummings
St Widl Street
Mary Foush
State Medical Society
the Taylor University
ST. Vincent’s
St. Vincent's Orphan Asylum
Dwenger
Rensselaer
Father Borg
Bloomingdale
Patterson
Monok
Atte Gross
Purdue
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