Ranke Resigns From U S Volunteers Amid Business Burden
Capt William Ranke of Fort Wayne transferred his resignation as captain of the Thirty ninth regiment of United States volunteers to Colonel Bullard at Fort Crook Nebraska. He cites business interests demanding his personal attention and notes a strong prior record in the Indiana National Guard and volunteer service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ranke
Bullard
Fort Crook
Neb
Thirtyninth Regiment
United States Volunteers
Ranke
Ohio
Fort Wayne
the Sentinel
Indiana National Guard
Philippines
Britons Satisfied as Boundary Arbitration Yields Gains
London reports the Anglo-Venezuelan boundary award as a satisfactory yet not perfect result. Editorials praise Britain for winning a clear claim to the northwestern district of British Guiana while improving ties with the United States. The papers cite a strong demonstration of arbitration in international relations and note broader implications for future disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Anglo-Venezuelan Boundary Arbitration Commission
Pall Mall Gazette
Great Britain
Harrison
America
The
St. James Gazette
British Guiana
Westminster Gazette
Venezuela
Venequeia
United States
Aged Lady Injured by Horse at Festival Corner
Mrs. Catherine Schane sixty six of 305 South Harrison street was struck by a horse drawn surrey at Calhoun and Jefferson streets during carnival crowds. The horse stepped on her stomach causing internal injuries a broken hip and back sprain. She was taken to a cigar store then home. Doctor C B Siemen treated her and reported some morning improvement though serious risk remained. Probable recovery possible despite age and extensive injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Schane
Harrison Street
Calhoun and
Jefferson Streets
Globe voices wary stance on arbitration and British rights
The Globe comments on arbitration failing to help Britain and warns that Great Britain will not tolerate what it sees as the terrorism of warlike menace. It notes that other nations besides Venezuela should recognize London's resolve across the globe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe
Great Britain
Strikers Bring In Replacements for Cramp Yard Work
Sixty blacksmiths and machinists arrived in Philadelphia from New York to take jobs at Cramp ship building yards. A striker committee met them at Broad Street station and warned of the situation. Thirty men deserted. the rest yielded to workers’ appeals as they prepared to board a tug to the ship yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
New York
Cramp
Broad Street
Grand Master Neal Visits Indiana Lodge for Initiation Banquet
Hon T D Neal grand master workman of the A O A W of Indiana was guest of local members on Wednesday. He visited lodge No 19 where eleven candidates were initiated and a banquet followed with a smoker and brief address. The event was highly enjoyed by the fraternity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Neal
Indiana
Lodge No. 19
Neal
Elected Officers of Citizens' Trust Incorporated
The Citizens' Trust company completed its organization with officers elected at Vesey & Heaton on November 27. President John Ferguson. Vice-President F. L. Jones. Second Vice-President C. H. Newton. Third Vice-President Herman Michael. Secretary Ernest W. Cook. Beginning business on November 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Citizens’ Trust Company
Vesey & Heaton
John Ferguson
F. L. Jones
C. H. Newton
Herman Michael
Ernest W. Cook
Will of Capt Henry McKinnie Filed for Probate
The will of Capt Henry McKinnie, noted Fort Wayne hotel man, who died in Pittsburg, has been filed for probate. Authorities estimate the estate at about 250000 dollars and all property is left to his wife with Mrs McKinnie named executrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry McKinnie
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
Otis Reports Heavy Losses in Engagements with Insurgents
General Otis cables a detailed account of engagements with insurgents in the Philippines. Captain Poore and Captain Eldridge are noted for actions and casualties, with numerous insurgents killed and several American casualties including officers. Eldridge later dies of wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Otis
War Department
Manila
Vpoore
Sixth Infantry
Negros
Grubb
Shillock
Poore
Bacoor
Imus
Luzon
Eldridge
Fourteenth Infantry
Burgess
Fifth Artillery
Calamba
Fourth Cavalry
San Fernando
Santa Anna and
Arayat
San Antonio
Santa Rita
San Fernado
Manila and Mindoro Action Under Cornwell Marines
Admiral Watson reports forces under Commodore Cornwell along with Callan and other units landed at Orani river Mindoro Monday morning. About 200 men scoured the area while insurgents fled. Urdaneta captured and brought to Cavite. town partly burned by shells. no casualties. Propeller shaft and smokestack damaged but will be repaired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Navy Department
Admiral Watson
Manila
Cornwell
Callan
Mindoro
Gardoque
Basco
Cavite
Blue Jackets
Baltimore
Petrel
Helena
Orani River
Urdaneta
Watson
Northern Indiana notes preview local fairs and births
The Fulton county fair in Rochester posted gate receipts of 1200 dollars while onion trade moves a hundred cars weekly via Big Four and B&O near Milford. The first four Elkhart county-born residents survive: John Violett, George Carpenter, Mrs. Wagoner, and Isaac Carpenter, with Carpenter’s 66th anniversary celebrated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton County
Rochester
Indiana
Baltimore and
Ohio
Milford
Elkhart County
John Violett
George Carpenter
Mrs. Wagoner
Isaac Carpenter
Mary Snyder
Angola
Harry Snyder
Steuben County
Lucy Havens
LaPorte County
Lew Walfick
Inil
First Annual Report of Allen County Children's Guardians
The Allen county board of children's guardians reports 22 cases in its first year 1898 1899 with six placed with guardians three into homes two to Good Shepherd in Cincinnati and two to the mother of daughters the board praises its work and calls for a home for such children urging continued support from A H Bittinger Judge S B Davis and county commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County Board of Children’s Guardians
O’rourke
Allen County
Alexander Johnson
H. P. Dannecker
A. H. Bittinger
Helen F. Fleming
Helen F. Guild
Maria B. Gorsline
M. B. Garsline
Bernard Johnson
Good Shepherd
Cincinnati
Rademacher
S. B. Davis
Vigo County
Jennie Myerhoff
Board of Guardians
Evansville
Venezuelan President Andrade Flies to New York Amid Revolt
Reports from Caracas say President Ignacio Andrade has booked passage for himself and family on the Philadelphia a Red Line steamer leaving Guayara for Ponce and New York amid rebel advances led by General Castro. Castro's forces near Caracas delay entry. Hernandez faction joins rebels. Acosta named military governor of Carabobo. Political prisoners rise toward 2,000 as government credit sours. A local firm refused rifles and ammunition shipment without prepayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ignacio Andrade
Red Line
Philadelphia
Guayara
Ponce
Porto Rico
New York
Andrade
Caprio Castro
Jose Manuel Hernandez
Caracas
Castro
Samuel Acosta
Hernandez
Carabao
General Acosta
President Crespo
Allen County officials defend new burial law accuracy
Dr. Carl Proegler secretary of the Allen county board of health refutes Dr. Hurty's claim that county health officers are too stupid to collect death certificates under the October first burial law. He says the new permits function well and that county deputies understand them after full canvassing with Brokaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Proegier
Allen County Board of Health
Hurty
State Board of Health
Indianapolis
Proegler
Allen County
Dr. Drayer
City Board of Health
Brokaw
Dr. Harty
Dr. Proegler
Dr Kings New Life Pills Offer Health and Appetite
The ad touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a remedy for stomach and liver trouble improving appetite digestion and vitality. Sold for 25 cents at Dreier and Bro s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Dreier & Bro
Mothers Trust Winslow's Soothing Syrup For Teething
May Sted and Mrs. Will Marks along with Mrs. Will Beard Jr Mrs. Frank Beard and Mrs. Cora Till of Waterloo visited friends in Fort Wayne on Thursday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rs. Winslow
Will Marks
Will Beard, Jr
Frank Beard
Cora Till
Waterloo
Fort Wayne
Caution on Free Medical Advice From Doctors and Artists
A cautionary note warns that only licensed physicians may give medical advice. It contrasts real doctors with unqualified individuals who pretend to offer care, praises Dr. R V Pierce of the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute in Buffalo for private, confidential letter consultations, and invites sick or distressed women to consult him by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Millet
Invalids
Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Fort Wayne Trust Co Pledges 3 Percent on Deposits
Fort Wayne Trust Co offers 3 percent interest on certificates and book deposits of one dollar and up. The firm funds loans on farm and city real estate at low rates and serves as executor administrator guardian and other fiduciary roles. Officers listed include Henry C. Paul president Samuel M. Foster vice president Andrew E. Hoffman and Charles A. Wilding secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Paul
Samuel M. Foster
Andrew E. Hoffman
Charles A. Wilding
William Paul, Jr
Charles 8. Bush
John C. Peters
George W. Pixley
William J. Vesey
William E. Mossman
Henry C Paul
Ernest W. Cook
David Studabaker
Administrator's Sale of Real Estate Notice
The administrator of the Margaret Piggott estate announces a public sale of real property in Allen County Indiana ordered by Allen Circuit Court. The sale begins October 28, 1899 at 2 pm at Fort Wayne court house, with payment terms including cash down and two deferred installments, secured by mortgage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Piggott
Allen Circuit Court
Court House
Main Street
Fort Wayne
Ind
Allen County
Allen County and State of
Indiana
Iown
Parker's Hair Balsam Ad and Allen County Estate Notice
Parker's Hair Balsam claims to cleanse and promote hair growth and restore color. In the Allen County Indiana circuit case Daniel B Miller estate, Elizabeth Ellingham seeks court approval to sell real estate to satisfy debts and legacies. hearing set for October 30, 1899 in Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
County of Allen, Sr
Allen Circuit Court
Daniel B. Miller
Elizabeth A. Ellingham
Joseph A. Miller
John A. Miller
Samuel A. Boyer
George F. Boyer
Zachariah M. Boyer
Ulysses G. Boyer
David P. Douglas
Andrew Douglas
Pheres D. Specht
Daniel M. Specht
Willie Allen Specht
John Specht
Eric Specht
Charles S. Miller
Catharine Flynn
Circuit Court
Allen County
Indiana
Fort Wayne
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Captain Ranke
Calhoun
Naval Operations
Anapolis
Lucy
Blackford
Rawlings
Caldwell
Covault
Northern
Allen County Board OF
Children’s Guardians
M. B. Gorsline
Maria .B. Gorsline
Sentinel
General Castro
Cascarets
Fred Wartman
Germantown Ave
Lou Ere On
Eteking Remedy Company
Chicago
Noutres
Hebi
Fort Wayne Trust Co
Standard Oil CO
Maumee Steam and Hot Water Heater CO
U. S
A. Willameyes
Joseph Hyndman
J. R. Bittenger
Parker
Balsari
Frank J. Belot
Diether Lumber CO
Red
E. Superior &8T
City
Mls
R. B. Gard
Gages
Wayne Street
CaLki Roun
Arnet Rt
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