Columbia Wins Second America Cup Race In Tight Finish
New York Oct 4 The Columbia defeats Shamrock II to keep the America’s Cup, winning by seconds after a near neck and neck race from windward start to finish. Officials clock 2:15:05 for Columbia and 2:16:23 for Shamrock with complex handicap timing showing Columbia within its time allowance.
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New York
United States
Columbia
Shamrock II
Shamrock
America
Micek
Sibin
Barr
Sixaitrcock
Jersey
Shamrock Sr
Won the Second Race in Breezy New York Conditions
In New York on October 3 a race was completed under a cracking breeze with favorable conditions. The report notes the outcome of the second race amid steady winds affecting performances and times recorded by the competitors.
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New York
Gas Flow Found Near Kendallville Sparks Local Speculation
In Kendallville Indiana, work on John Carpenter farm north of town reached 690 feet when a gas flow and ground explosion occurred. Flames shot about fifty feet high as drillers ignited the gas and speculation arises about leases and a new gas belt akin to Indiana's southern field. Geologists begin surveys to assess potential.
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The
Sentinel
Kendallville
Ind
John Carpenter
Indiana
Petition for Clemency Circulates in Boston
The Social alliance in Boston is circulating a petition seeking clemency for Czolgosz. Theodore W. Curtis is the secretary. The document argues the ends of justice and civilization are served by changing the death sentence to life imprisonment, not out of sympathy or anarchist support.
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Boston
Mass
Odell
New York
Czolgosz
Social Alliance
Theodore W. Curtis
DIED AT SAME HOUR IN ELWOOD COINCIDENCE
William Ginn of Elwood Indiana died at eighty four and his brother Edward Ginn of Cadmus Ontario also died within hours. A Canada letter reported the brother was ill during William’s illness and the two men were buried on the same day at about the same time.
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Elwood
Ind
William Ginn
J. F. Ginn
Canada
Edward
William
Cadmus
Ontario
Steady- Strength Sleep Nerve Pills Endorsement
Fort Wayne citizen Mrs. S Henline endorses Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a nerve tonic that improves nerves sleep and strength. She credits the pills with curing nervousness sleeplessness and weakness and recommends Meyer Bros Co and Calhoun Street store for purchase at 50 cents a box. Be sure to see the portrait and consult the Buffalo company for details.
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S. Henline
Webster Street
Fort Wayne
Ind
A. ‘W. Chase
Meyer Bros. & Co
Calhoun St
Fort Wayne Post Office Receives Quarterly Stamp Shipment
The Fort Wayne post office received its regular quarterly stamp supply totaling more than $33,000. The shipment includes 1,250,000 two cent stamps, aligning with the average quarterly need for the office.
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Postoffice
Fort Wayne
Postoffic
Honest Teething Aid Ad Cited by Parents
An old advertisement urges mothers to use Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children calling it the best remedy for discomfort. It reflects period marketing language promoting a reliance on a generic soothing product.
Meyer Resigns Auditor Post. Ortlieb Appointed Deputy in Allen County
William Meyer Jr resigns as Allen county auditor and George Ortlieb, deputy auditor, is named to fill the unexpired term. Bondsmen settle the shortfall in accounts and Meyer’s salary arrangements prompt a court house stir amid public dissatisfaction.
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William Meyer, Jr
Arlen
George Ortleib
Meyer
Court House
Mgr. Meyer
Ofice
Ortlich
Fort Wayne
Ind
Board of Commissioners of
Allen County
Ortlier
George C. A. Ortlieb
Ortlieb
Board of Review
John F. W. Meyer
Christian Baade
C. Frederick Meyers
George D. Crane
Auditor’s
First Maps to Feature Name and Outline of America Found
In Wolfegg Castle, Württemberg, researchers uncovered the earliest maps to include the name America and its geographic outlines. The discovery sheds light on early cartographic recognition of the continent during the 16th century.
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Berlin
Wolfegg
Wurtemberg
America
Maps From Feldkirch Claim Historic Discovery
In Feldkirch Vorarlberg the two maps dated 1507 and 1516 survive in remarkable condition. They are thought to have been drawn under Columbus supervision and are hailed by German geographers as among the era’s most important finds. For long regarded lost the maps were deemed legendary by Nordenskjold in his final work.
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Feldkirch
Vorarlberg
Columbus
Nordenskjold
Farmers Excursion Passes Through City on No 8
The annual farmers excursion along the Vandalia line to Ohio occurred Thursday, passing through the city on No 8 over the Pittsburg. The party totaled 219 people, smaller than previous trips due to Buffalo rates and heavy travel.
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Ohio
Pittsburg
Buffalo
Adjutant Melendy Improves After Stroke At Camp Fire
Hon Emory G Melendy of Fremont suffered a paralysis stroke while addressing One Hundred Twenty-ninth regiment veterans at Saengerbund hall Camp fire Thursday evening He showed improvement by morning and left for home at Fremont Steuben County Ambulance and Dr W W Barnett aided him The event closed a day of reunion with Apollo quartet and speeches by Mayor Berg Hoff Capt Kensil and others New officers elected Peter Hess president Isaac Claxton vice president
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Emory G. Melendy
Fremont
Saengerbund Hall
Steuben County
Melendy
W. W. Barnett
Aveline Hotel
One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Regiment Association
Apollo
Masonic Temple
H. C. Berghoff
J. €. Kensil
One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Association
Peter Hess
Columbia City
Isaac Claxton
Churubusco
Final bankruptcy hearings set for October in several cases
October 30 fixed as the date of the final hearing in the bankruptcy petitions of John C. Figel and Hubert Berghoff of this city and William N. Jones of DeKalb county. Deputy Clerk Logan reports discharges in the cases of John J. Martin Albion Hiram F. Perrin LaGrange county and Salem Bashara this morning. Elias Lathrop's petition with objection to discharge referred to Referee Chapin for testimony.
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John C. Figel
Hubert Berghoff
William N. Jones
DeKalb County
Logan
John J. Martin
Albion
Hiram F. Perrin
Lagrange County
Salem Bashara
Elias Lathrop
Chapin
HELLER'S TESTIMONY ON KRAUSE'S HEADACHE CAPSULES
Albert Heller of 1114 Farnham St Omaha reports trying many headache remedies before Krause's Headache Capsules gave him relief. Others who used them agree. Price 25c. Sold by Dreier & Bro at Calhoun and Columbia corners.
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Albert Heller
Farnham St
Omaha
Krause
Price
Dreier & Bro
Calhoun
Columbia
Republican State Convention Nominates Ticket in Massachusetts
At Boston on October 4 the Massachusetts Republican state convention nominated a full state ticket and adopted a platform. Samuel J. Elder was named permanent chairman and speeches by Senator George F Moor and others touched on McKinley’s assassination. The remarks defended free speech while condemning abuse of the president. Governor Crane and other incumbents were renominated. Parker won the attorney general nomination on the first ballot over Hardis.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Samuel J. Elder
George F. Moor
McKinley
Elder
Hoar
Senator Hoar
North
William McKinley
Republic
Lovering
W. Murray Crane
John L. Bates
William H. Olin
Edward S. Bradford
Henry Turner
O. Hardis
East Bridgewater
H. L. Parker
Lancaster
Parker
Hardis
Section Man Killed Riding Freight Car
James Matanio a Wabash section man was killed at Peru last week. He left his job at noon and rode a freight car to his boarding house when a passing switchstand struck him crushing his skull. Matanio an Italian had a wife and children in Italy.
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James Matanio
The
Wabash
Peru
Matanio
Italy
Philippine trade figures for nine months ending March 31 1901
Washington reports a summary from the Philippine Islands commerce bulletin. It shows the value of merchandise imported during the nine months ended March 31 1901 at 22 969 000 dollars, indicating the island trade level and imports for the period.
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Washington
Bulletin of the Commerce of the
Philippine Islands
Insular Affairs
War Department
Trade figures show mixed export and import shifts
The nine months ended March 1901 saw merchandise exports worth 17 million 363 thousand dollars, up from 12 million 928 thousand year earlier. Imports from the United States rose 86 percent to 2 million, while European imports climbed 81 percent to 11.48 million. Exports to the United States fell 15 percent to 2.04 million, with exports to Europe rising 75 percent to 10.77 million.
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United States
United
Surveyors complete general survey toward city
L P Henton foreman of Fort Wayne and Southwestern Traction survey crew and his men finished their general survey toward Wabash this morning. Between Wabash and Huntington they were denied crossing three farms while right of way was obtained across others. Cell Dillon ordered the surveyors off his farm though no right existed. The team reached Lagro Tuesday and advanced toward the city with stakes to be set later for detailed work beginning at Huntington end.
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Wabash Plain Dealer
L. P. Henton
Fort Wayne & Southwestern Traction Company
Huntington
Cell Dillon
Lagro
Hope hospital nursing graduates receive diplomas and badges
Eleven young women completed the Hope hospital training school for nurses and were awarded gold badges and diplomas at a commencement in the Masonic Temple theatre. The event featured a musical program, remarks by Chas H Worden and Dr W Q Gross, and a reception at President Foster’s residence.
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Hope Hospital Training School
Ella Amelia Jones
Lena May Weaver
Clara Elizabeth Collins
Rose Lulu Barnhard
Bessie Irwin Parker
Allies May McCully
Dora Shoemaker
Elizabeth Dorothea Rehorst
Addie Gertrude Dustman
Agnes Maud Jones
Jesse Cameron
Masonic Temple Theatre
Haydn, Linden and
Apollo
S. M. Foster
Hope Hospital
K. K. Wheelock
Wheelock
A. §. Preston
Wayne Street
M. E. Church
Thieves steal 50 to 60 chickens from Bluffton area farm
A gang raided Albert Sewards's northeast Bluffton farm last night driving a wagon to the orchard and hen house. Fifty to sixty chickens were carried off, with Clint Sowards trailing the wagon about a mile north. It is believed the poultry was headed to Fort Wayne for sale.
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Fort Wayne
Dr ThomasEClectric Oil Ad Claims Quick Relief
Mrs Julia Filbridge of West Cornwell Conn says Bur dock Blood Bitters cured a severe body rash. The testimonial praises instant relief from burns cuts sprains and stings claiming monarch over pain with Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil sold at any drug store.
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Burdock
Julia Filbridge
West Cornwell, Conn
Monarch
Thomas
One Remedy Stops Itchiness by Mean's Ointment
An advertisement claims Mean's Ointment as the sole cure for itching anywhere on the body. It promises immediate relief and lists a price of 50 cents at any drug store.
Dr. Fowlers Extract of Wild Strawberry Featured
A traveling boon touts Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry as a pleasant remedy for dysentery diarrhoea seasickness and nausea. Claims of gentle prompt action and easy intake highlight its travel usefulness.
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Ncats
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ERS
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Meyer Steps
George Ortlieb
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Farmers’ Excursion
E. G. Melendy
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Heller
Stroy
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Crane
Philippine Trade
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