Colon Falls to Liberal Attack in Isthmian City
In Colon Colombia liberals attacked the city trapping the government unprepared. After an hour and a half of street fighting the liberals seized public offices and the town. The prefect Guardia was captured and over twelve rebels were killed with about thirty wounded. The U S gunboat Machias did not engage. No telegraph communication with Panama since last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colon
Colombia
Galveston
Texas
Guardia
United States
Machias
Panama
Telegraph Service Disrupted by Colon Insurrection
Western Union reports interruption of telegraphic communication between Colon and Panama due to insurrectionary movements. Messages to Colon can go via Key West Florida, and to Panama via Galveston, providing only a local effect.
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New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
Colon
Panama
Key Wear
Florida
Panarie
Galveston
U S Acts To Safeguard Transit Across Isthmus After Colon Capture
Washington reports confirm Colón was taken by Colombian liberals prompting high level talks among Secretary Long Admiral Crowninshield and Acting Secretary Hill. Officials feared transit disruption but moved to defend treaty rights with orders to halt interference and prepared to land marines if needed to secure the railroad and telegraph lines across the Isthmus of Panama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Colon
Navy
Long
Crowinshield
Dr. Hill
White House
Roosevelt
Jouett
Panama
United States
General Gudger
State Department
Gudger
Malmras
Isthm
Hill
Perry
Iowa
Secretary Long
Landing of U S Sailors in Colon Area Disputed
The Machias now at Colon anticipated Navy orders to land about 100 bluejackets at Golon and seize the railway station. Navy officials had intended marines, but the landing party was to replace them, as the Machias carries a small force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colon
Navy Department
Golon
Forged Money Order Confession Leads to Arrest in Indiana Church
In Thorntown Indiana a revival meeting ended with Edward Clark admitting he forged signatures on a $50 money order and fled. The congregation, moved to tears, raised funds to help and a telegram was sent to the Illinois bank offering repayment. Sheriff from Du Quoin county Illinois arrested Clark and returned him for defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorntown
Ind
Edward Clark
Illinois Central
du Quoin
Tinois
Clark
Elks Memorial Services Dec 1 at Masonic Temple
Fort Wayne lodge 155 will hold its annual memorial service at Masonic Temple on Sunday evening Dec 1. Hon Weed Monroe of Minneapolis will deliver the general eulogy with Hon W P Breen giving the farewell. The program includes two vocal solos, Linden quartet, Reineke orchestra and other features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Masonic Temple
H. B. Manning
Weed Monroe
Minneapolis
Minnesota
W. P. Breen
Mrs. 5
Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cure for Rheumatism and Catarrh
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for severe rheumatism and catarrh after other remedies fail. It claims to purify blood, stop aches, reduce swellings, and end throat symptoms, with jury trial offers and free medical advice from Dr. Gillam. Available through Ranke & Nusbaum in Atlanta and Calhoun Street dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Gillam
Mitchell St
Atlanta
Ranke & Nusbaum
Calhoun St
Tourist Cars On The Nickel Plate Road
Semi weekly transcontinental tourist cars run between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts via the Nickel Plate and connections. Cars offer same sleeping accommodations and bedding as Pullman sleep cars at reduced rates. Departures from Boston and San Francisco, with Buffalo and Chicago departures at set times. heating food and coffee facilities provided without extra cost. Consult Nickel Plate agents for full train information.
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Atlantic
Pacific
Nickel Plate Road
Boston
San Francisco
Buffalo
Chicago
Nickel Plate
C. A
PB. A
Fort Wayne
Hamilton
Secretary Hay Urges Peace and Fair Trade at New York Chamber
Secretary of State John Hay tells 400 New York Chamber of Commerce members that the United States seeks no aggressive bargains with rivals. He emphasizes independence with cooperation in emergencies and advocates reciprocity treaties to protect and expand American markets. The speech highlights Pacific interests, Hawaii, the Philippines, Samoa, and a proposed isthmian canal under American control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Hay
Chamber of Commerce
Jract
Senate
Orient
Pacific
Hawaii
Providence
Samoa
McKinley
Roosevelt
Njury
Franklin
Boston
Secretary Hay Speech Captures Diplomatic Ethos at Chamber Banquet
The 133d annual chamber banquet honored McKinley and Roosevelt with a toast to diplomacy. Secretary Hay urged public duty over personal feeling, praising the Monroe Doctrine and Golden Rule as guiding principles and noting sincere U S relations with southern republics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Morris K. Jesup
Joseph H. Choate
John Hay
McLaurin
South Carolina
Whitelaw Reid
Jesup
Hay
McKinley
Washington
Former Johannesburg Governor Dr Krause Held For Treason Trial
London reports Dr Krause the ex governor of Johannesburg arrested Sept 2 on high treason incitement to murder charges. He was brought on remand at Bow Street for the thirteenth time. Treasury officials withdraw extradition request and seek Old Bailey trial on high treason incitement to murder charges. Remanded for two weeks in bail of 4,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dr. Krause
Johannesburg
Bow Street
Treasury
South Africa
Krause
Old Bailey
Dr. Krauge
Inci
Cornelius Broecksma
Mintdes
Douglass Foster
Lord ‘Roberts
Boer command roundup northwest of Pretoria reported
London dispatch from Lord Kitchener dated Pretoria says Lieutenant Colenbrander's column has rounded up Beyer's and Badenhorst's Boer commands thirty miles northwest of Pretoria. The troops killed three men wounded three and captured fifty four including two field cornets. The column also captured stock and war matériel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Kitchener
Pretoria
Colenbrander
Beyer
Badenhorst
Teo
Death Toll in South African Camps Questioned
New York dispatch reports the Daily News challenges British government monthly mortality returns for the South African camps. The examination of the blue book allegedly shows about 1500 deaths counted in the three months compared with the official tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Tribune
London
Daily News
No Dreyfus Affair Rumor Clouds British War Debates
London reports say Lord Roberts parade drew cheers and there is no Dreyfus parallel in the Buller episode. Officials debate whether the War Office will publish Colonsd heliograph message to Ladysmith. Parliament may compel release of Buller dispute records as Brodrick presses the grievance forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
the Tribune
Lord Roberts
Horse Guards
England
Nickel Plate excursion to Chicago for Exposition tickets
Nickel Plate Road offers excursion tickets to Chicago and return at low rates for the National and International Live Stock Expositions. Return by December 8. Tickets must be stamped by the joint agent before returning. In Fort Wayne Indiana agents are Asterlin and R J Hamilton.
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Chicago
Nickel Plate Road
A. Asterlin
T.P. A
Fort Wayne
Ind
R. J. Hamilton
Brooklyn postmaster resigns amid department promotion dispute
Washington reports Postmaster Wilson of Brooklyn has resigned and his resignation has been accepted to take effect upon the appointment of his successor. Wilson cites department action on promotions as the reason for his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Postmaster Wilson
Brooklyn
Wilson
Unclear Medical Patent Claim Noted in OCR Text
Fragmentary OCR excerpt references a nerve compound and references to a drug label. Mentions Droigg and Bro and Culhotin with possible cold remedies. Lacks coherent narrative or verifiable data for a full news item.
Kyler and Lumbard United in Wedding Ceremony
Louis M Kyler and Miss May Lumbard were married last Wednesday morning by Rev Allén pastor of the West Jefferson Street Church of Christ. The ceremony drew a large gathering in the church study as friends attended the solemn union.
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Louis M. Kyler
May Lumbard
Marning
Rev. Allén
Jefferson Street Church
Young Couple Married Then Depart On Wedding Tour
A bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Lumbard of 45 Fox Street, and her engineer husband in the Pennsylvania Railroad, were married with the bride’s sister in attendance. They shortly left for Chicago on a wedding tour and will be at home in this city afterward. She is described as a popular young lady.
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Chicago
Pennsylvania Railroad
Joseph Lumbard
Fox Street
Anglo American syndicate seeks 999 year Strand lease for 2 million office block
London observers split over a proposed 999 year lease on the Strand site for an American financed office building costing about £2,000,000. William Waldorf Astor rails against architectural chaos while the Pall Mall Gazette voices skepticism about the plan. The London Times urges faster modern expansion to serve a growing population.
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London
London County Council
The
Strand
William Waldorf Astor
Pall Mall Gazette
London Times
Man Kills Himself After Believing Wife Wounded
Chicago, Nov 20 A linotype operator William D Brockman of Austin shot at a burglar he imagined, mortally wounded his wife, then killed himself. He kept a revolver under his pillow as a precaution. The bullet missed his wife and he died after the exchange.
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Chicago
William D. Brockman
Austin
Brockman
Smallpox Cases Reported Near Wabash Indiana
Three cases of smallpox appeared on the outskirts of Wabash in the past twenty four hours. Families in the area face quarantine as district schools close to prevent further spread. A corn shredder agent who contracted the disease in British Columbia is linked to the outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash, Ind
Latin Smith
Wabash County
British Columbia
Stier Property Sold In City Real Estate Deal
Alois L. Riegel of Riegel and Bougher purchased the Stier heirs property at the northwest corner of Lafayette and Washington Streets for 12000 dollars. The lot fronts eighty feet on Washington and 150 feet on Lafayette and contains three houses. Bauer and Ortlieb arranged the transaction.
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Alois L. Riegel
Riegel & Bougher
Home Billiard Hall
Stier
Lafayette and
Washington Streets
Washington Street
Lafayette Street
Bauer & Ortlieb
Pfeiffer Eckart Marriage Solemnized at Home
Miss Henrietta Eckart and Charles F Pfeiffer were married Tuesday evening at the bride’s mother's home. Rev St Wagennhals officiated at 5:30 with a large gathering of relatives present. The bride entered with her brother Fred Eckart and wore a white silk gown.
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Henrietta Eckart
Charles F. Pfeiffer
Mitra
Elizabeth ‘Eckart
St. Wagen- Hhals
Trinity English Luutheran
Ehurch
Fred Eckart
Dean’s Kidney Pills Endorsement in Fort Wayne Ad
Fort Wayne residents including Mrs. Anna Long attest to Dean’s Kidney Pills relieving backache and kidney symptoms. The ad claims kidneys filter blood and warns of urinary issues when failing. Sold by Moyer & Co. drug store and all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY as sole agents. Remember the name Dean’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Long
Wells Street
Dean
Moyer & Co
Foster-Milburn
Buffalo
Wedding Bells as Pfeiffer Couple Return From Trip
A wedding ceremony featured a long veil and bride’s roses with Helen Eckart and Bert Eckart as ring bearers. Robert Cragg played Lohengrin’s march for entry, Seidel hosted the supper, and the couple will reside at 116 West Wayne Street after their trip. Out of town guests included A Ober of Chicago and families from Lima Ohio Manusfield and Columbus Ohio.
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Helen Eckart
Herbert Eckart
Lohengrin
Robert Cragg
Seidel
A. Ober
Chicago
Charles Schulties
Lima
Ohio
Charles Beelman
Manusfield
Jo Kraus
Columbus
C. D. Wykal
Prof Leonard Beer Remedy Tale Amuses Fort Wayne Readers
Fort Wayne friends recall a Saturday Evening Post tale about Prof N R Leonard former dean and now president in Montana. The story recounts a physician advising beer as medicine, the professor trying it briefly, then finding it nauseating after taking a spoonful before meals from a whole bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort. Wayne
Leonard
The
Gazette
Saturday Evening Post
W. A. Clark
Montana
N.R. Leonard
Iowa State University
Butte
Monts
Clark
Joe
Heller Praises Krause's Headache Capsules in Testimony
Albert Heller of 1114 Farnham St Omaha testifies he has tried many headache preventives and finds Krause's Headache Capsules most effective though others share mixed results. Prcebe Bold & Bro advertises the product at Calhoun and Goabia streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Heller
Farnham St
Omaha
Krause
Prcebe, Bold, & Bro
Calhoun
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ELKS
Memorial
Eulegy
EN Rule Guide
America
Strong
Kate
Transvaal Boer
Dreyfus
Droigg
Kyler-Lumbard
Wabash
Stier Property
Lafayette
Prof. Leonard
Senator Clark
Heller
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