Stone Abduction Case Sparks Turkish Resistance to US Ransom Demand
Constantinople October 31 The Turkish government says it will repudiate responsibility for Ellen M Stone’s ransom and denies any US claim for repayment The Porte argues Miss Stone traveled at her own risk failed to seek escort and that Bulgarian brigands staged the kidnapping within Bulgarian territory and thus Turkey bears no liability.
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Constantinople
United States
Ellen M. Stone
Porte
Miss Stone
Turkey
Associated Press
Dlams
Bulgaria
Reception Planned for Miss Stone After Release
New York reports Americans plan a reception for Miss Stone upon release. A Sofia courier says the Russian minister expects a letter from her and the brigands via the envoy. If freed, she may attend the November 8 dedication at Philipolis then travel to the United States for Thanksgiving.
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New York
Miss Stone
Sofia
Journal and Advertiser
M. Bakhmetev
Philipolis
United States
America
Do Not Believe Her Dead
Washington reports the state department doubts Russian claims of Miss Stones death. Officials say with current communications the event would be known, and they maintain contact with agents in Turkey and Bulgaria. Latest word says contact has been made with the brigands and officials remain vigilant.
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Washington
Migs Stones
State Department
Miss Stone
Turkey
Bulgaria
Deserted Bride of Six Weeks Left by Traveling Salesman
Mrs. H M Crane, married six weeks, says her husband H M Crane a plumbers' supply salesman deserted her at Wayne Hotel Fort Wayne after taking her and a friend there Monday. Crane reportedly left for city business, staying in room 20, while his wife and companion remained in room 22 awaiting his return.
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H. M. Crane
the Wayne
Crane
St. Louis
Bluffton
Fort Wayne
Grane
Aveline House
Man Vanishes After Early Morning Train Departure
Mrs. Crane reports her husband left on an early morning train and has not been seen since. She grew worried after contacting several gentlemen who allegedly knew of his important business, but none recognized him. Mrs. Crane, penniless and distressed, cannot explain his disappearance.
County Clerk Denies Marriage License to Underage Groom
Notices show County Clerk Belot barred issuing a marriage license to Ernest Lanting and Mellie Bassermann due to the groom’s minority. Other items include lawsuits, executorships, estate filings, divorces, and probate actions across local entities and individuals.
Botanic Blood Balm Advertisement Claims Cure All Blood Ailments
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for ulcers sores scrofula eczema itching pimples boils carbuncles blood poison and rheumatism. It promises dramatic relief with a healthy blood supply and offers a free trial by writing Dr Gulam in Atlanta and lists Ranke and Nusbaum as sellers at Calhoun Street.
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Dr. Gulam
Mitchel St
Atlanta
Ranke & Nusbaum
Calhoun St
Nurse Jane Toppan Arrested in Massachusetts Deaths
Massachusetts story reports nurse Jane Toppan arrested after bodies of Mrs. Gibbs and others connected to her hospital care were exhumed. Captain Irving Gibbs, husband of the deceased, orders investigation. Toppan pleads not guilty and awaits November 8 hearing in Barnstable.
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Barrnestable
Mass
Electric Line From Goshen to Fort Wayne Advances
Elkhart county officials grant James F. Rothwell a franchise to build an electric line from Goshen through the southeast quarter toward Fort Wayne. The plan links with the Indiana railway line at Goshen and extends to Benton Warrior next spring. Rothwell must spend at least $25,000 and place $1,000 forfeit, with cars in operation within a year.
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Bt Lows Globs-Democrat
Fort Wayne
Goshen
Elkhart
Elkhart County
James F. Rothwell
St. Louis
Indiana Railway Company
Billkhait
Mishawaka
South Bend
Benton Warrior
Rothwell
Rehearing Petition in Flutter vs Railroad Overruled
The Indiana Supreme Court yesterday refused a rehearing in the Flutter v New York Chicago and St Louis Railway case. Flutter was injured by semaphores wires in the block system. the court had reversed against the railroad liability, and the decision was left intact. Vesey and Heaton represented Flutter, Olds and Doughman for the railroad.
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Indianapolis
Charles F. Flutter
New York
Flutter
Supreme Court
Railroad Attorneys Generaly
Vesey & Heaton
Plaintiff
Olds & Doughman
Governor Durbin In Wreck In Indiana
Governor W T Durbin and State Auditor W H Hart were aboard a Monon passenger train derailed by spreading rails near Godar Lake Indiana. The coaches were damaged and passengers shaken. Durbin escaped injury while Hart sustained some bruises with no serious injuries reported.
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Godar Lake
Ind
W. T. Durbin
W. H. Hart
Durbin
Hart
Marriage of Wiegand Kempf and Miss Martha Baquet
The wedding of Wiegand Kempf and Miss Martha Baquet took place last Thursday and was followed by a reception at the couple's residence.
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Wiegand Kempf
Martha Baquet
Consumers Gas ruling forces new connections in streets
Indianapolis Nov 1 special The supreme court held that Consumers Gas cannot refuse new connections in streets with mains and must treat all families alike. This is described as the most important gas decision in recent times.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Supreme Court
Consumers’ Gas Company
Gas Trust
Sternburg tale from Richmond spurs mystery and fear
A German named Sternburg, visiting Richmond from Fort Wayne, claims to flee schemes to convict him as insane for a German inheritance. He says weekly remittances from his mother fund his stay and that Hoffmann house owner tried to have him declared insane. Sternburg's story contrasts with documented remittances and recent letters.
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Richmond
Sternburg
Fort Wayne
Sternberg
Germany
Hofman House
Hoffman
New York House
West Wein Street
Ead
Brunswick
Hoffman House
Hoffman Sternberg
Special low rate excursion to Chicago
Wickel Plate railroad offers round trip tickets to Chicago at extremely low rates on Saturday Nov 6 with return by midnight trains Monday Nov 11. Contact Nickel Plate road agent or TPA C A Asterlin Fort Wayne or R J Hamilton Fort Wayne Indiana for details.
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Wickel Plate Road
Chicago
Limatenital
Nickel Plate Road
C. A. Asterlin
Fort Wange
Ind
R. J. Hamilton
Fort Wayne
Marriage Licenses Listed Amid Tribulations
Edward F. Tancey and Mary Lerch Christian Scherer and Lucy Bock necht James E. Ford and Clara B. Mettler Edward P. Luley and Eva Zuber Wiegand Kempf and Martha Raquet John F. Mikel and Emma L. Miller William H. Daffern and Nellie B. Dalman George Underhill and Delia B. Downing Louis Moldeney and Jennie Bartley Leo J. Voelke and Hilda M. Johnson have been sensed to marry after considerable tribulation. Miss Johnson is under age and her parents are divorced but the court failed to award guardianship. The mother says she has custody and is willing for the marriage based on her affidavit.
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Belot
Ernest Lanting
Mellie Bausermann
Charles Schaffner & Co
Avery C. MeLaren
Adar Jeffries
Rebecca Jeffies
Knickerbocker Trust Company
New York
Thomas B. Shoaff
Saengerbund Society
Building Association
Peter Nussbaum
L. A. Centlivre
Charles Braun
BR. C. Bell
William Reeder
Leah Reeder
Lela F. Miller
Conrad Miller
William Wadge
Laura Peltier
Richard Wadge
Lindenwood Cemetery
W. W. Rockhill
Oitlaid
W. E. Mossman
Charles A. Wilding
G. W. Pisley
W. J. Vesey
Gottlieb Haller
Winch & Haller
Elizabeth Axt
Edmunds’ Electric Construction Company
Saengerbund Hall Association
Alexis Boehner
Mary M. Boehrer
Ernest H Meyer
H. C. Beverforden
Faust
Superior Court
Frances A. Hirt
William Hirt
James E. Ford
Clara B. Mettler
Edward P. Luley
Eva Zuber
Wiegand Kempf
Martha Raquet
John F. Mikel
Emma L. Miller
George Underhill
Delia B. Downing
Louis Moldeney
Jennie Bartley
Leo J. Voelke
Hilda M. Johnson
Miss Johnson
Alwys
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