Davitt Sees Catastrophe for Russian Jews in New Book
Michael Davitt after visiting Jewish centers in Russia writes in Within the Pale that the Jewish population under czarist rule threatens Russian autocracy more than anti-Semitism. He urges dismantling blood libel myths and promotes Zionism as the only hopeful path for emancipation and repatriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Russia
Michael Davitt
Pale
A.S. Barnes & Co
Mr. Davitt
M. de Plehve
Austria
Houmania
Balkan
Davitt
Manchuria
Persia
United States
Great Britain
Far East
Marriage Licenses Listed For Citizens in Local Notice
A local notice lists multiple marriage licenses including Edward P. Owens and Anna Shind a., L. Dunkile and Emma Rake, Edward Busick and Eirza Franke, William Amons and Eliza Ditsel, Edward Burg and Watinie J. Case, Fred A. Miller and Belle MéeGugin, Eugen Shell did Anna Thain, Glüeenkamp and Julia Jampe, and Minnie Dresler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Dunkile
Emma Rake
Edward Busick
Eirza Franke
William Amons
Eliza Ditsel
Edward Burg
Watinie J. Case
Fred A. Miller
Belle MéeGugin
Eugen
Shell
Anna Thain
Gluéenkamp
Julia Jampe
Minnie _Dresler
Congregation Receives Gifts and Honors Deacon
The congregation honored its seven year service with a handsome umbrella presented by church officers. Resolutions were adopted on the death of John Gilbert, a deacon and charter member. Branch reports showed satisfactory affairs as officers were listed: Deacons H. G. Calderwood and James Cairns. trustees J. S. House and Will J. Hess. Fred S. Hunting, clerk. A. B. Howey, Sunday school superintendent. A. G. Barry, assistant. Harry Willson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gilbert
Deatons
H. G. Calderwood
James Cairns
J. S. House
Will J. Hess
Fred S. Hunting
A. B. Howey
Burial permit question over infant death at Sheldon
Report to Deputy Coroner Buskirk states a little son of John Farrell died recently at Sheldon and was buried without a permit. It then appears Undertaker Brindle, authorized by Dr Proegler the county health officer, issued burial permits and the interment was regular.
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Eheport
Rich Man's Will May Be Fought in Court
Wealthy Martin V. Berger's will details varied bequests totaling about 7.5 million dollars. Wife receives 24 000 annually and 50 000 in bonds. 175 000 to finish Beiger home and large shares to DePauw University New York Chautauqua and Methodist church also gain. Beneficiaries signed away claims but later demanded cancellation. legal action expected to place the will on county records.
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Mishawaka
Ind
Martin V. Berger
United States
Beiger
DePauw University
Greencastle
Mr. Beiger
Milwaukee Woolen Manufacturing Company
New York Chautauqua
Methodist Church
J. H. Fulmer
First National Bank
Berger
Steve Long
Belief in witches not proof of lunacy says supreme court
Indianapolis Oct 8 The supreme court ruled that belief in hidden treasure or witchcraft does not prove insanity. The case involved Joseph Wait near Indianapolis, who dug for treasure using a stringed ball and recounted fanciful delusions. The judge noted many sane people hold beliefs in spiritualism and other phenomena, and defined testamentary capacity as the ability to know and manage one’s property and beneficiaries.
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Indianapolis
Supreme Court
Blackstone
Sir Matthew Hale
Joseph Wait
Wait Own
Own
Hadley
Reilly Sues City for 5000 Damages Over Injury
James A. Reilly sues the City of Fort Wayne for 5000 in circuit court alleging a March 4 injury at the water works station. He says wiping a feed pump caused his right hand to be crushed and mangled, forcing a long layoff and hindering a trade exam. Attorneys are Aiken & Belot.
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James A. Reilly
Wednesda
Fort Wayne
Aiken & Belot
Mr. Reilly
Dowie orders home care for Zion children on crusade trip
Dowie enforces strict household duties for Zion followers as they send guardians with each train to New York. Two guards per car will report to Major B Morris at Madison Square Garden on arrival. Baggage cars begin loading Tuesday and tickets go on sale Saturday afternoon with payment upfront. most Zion industries will close during the crusade.
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Chicago
Dowie
New York
Zion
Major B. Morris
Madison Square Garden
Mayors Elected At League Convention Closing
Baltimore reports the League of American Municipalities elected officers for the coming year. President James M Head of Nashville heads the list with Crolius of Joliet as first vice president and Win C Maybury of Detroit as second vice president. Ignatius A Sullivan of Hartford named third vice president. John MacVicker of Des Moines named secretary.
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Baltimore
League of American Municipalities
James M. Head
Nashville
Tenn
Crolius
Joliet
Win. C Maybury
Detroit
Ignatius A. Sullivan
Hartford
Conn
John MacVicker
Des
Reunion of Highly Eighth Indiana Veterans in Auburn
Veterans of the Highly-Eighth Indiana regiment held their annual reunion in Auburn with large attendance. Officers were elected: Colonel C. E. Briant Huntington, Lieutenant Colonel L. J. Blair Waterloo, Major W. A. Norris Albion, Adjutant M. B. Griswold Auburn. The Relief Corps served dinner and the campfire was a highlight.
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Auburn
Ind
Indiana
C. E. Briant
Huntington
L. J. Blair
Waterloo
W. A. Norris
Albion
M. B. Griswold
Relief Corps
C. E. Emanuel
Flag of the Free
W. N. Voris
C. G. Kruse
I. O. Buchtel
Rosamond McIntyre
Bunker Hill
Morris Widney and Son
Vésta Swartz
Real Estate Notice for Pfeiffer Rooms Bass Block
Classified notice lists GC E Pfeiffer rooms 6 7 Bass Block with address details and vault reference terse in a public real estate or personal security context.
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E. Pfeiffer
Bass Block
Record Rainfall in New York City Shatters All Precedents
The heaviest rainfall in New York City history inundated streets and subways, froze trolley and rail lines, and damaged bridges and dams from Pompton Lake to Paterson. Flooding extended ten miles, with two canal boats swept away and several bridges carried off. No fatalities reported.
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New York City
New York
Paterson
N. J
Ramapo
Pompton
New York State
Hastings
New York Central
Erie
Susquehanna
Emery
Pompton Lake
Oakland
Butler
Castle Leaves a Federal Berth
Washington reports the resignation of H A Castle auditor for the postoffice department dated October 7. He will stay until his successor qualifies and cites private business as his reason. He denies charges linked to the post office inquiry and says he intends to return to St Paul after leaving office.
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Washinton
H. A. Castle
Postoffice Department
Secretary of the Treasury
Castle
Post Office Department
Shaw
St. Paul
Tulloch
Bristow
Bonaparte
Conrad
Lfe
Washington
Elkhart council approves waterworks and regional notes
Northern Indiana items report Elkhart to create a municipal water system while Fort Wayne M E lyceum plans next session in Spencerville. Dayton capitalists form a line project Wabash to Winona. Wabash schools chief John W. Lewis seeks state board post. South Bend votes penny savings fund in ward schools through Associated Charities. A toddler Zoe Foust dies after ingesting her father’s prescribed pills mistaken for candy. Ful ton county farmer Daniel Overmeyer finds a wife, Mildred Smith of Noblesville, after 50 replies to his ad at the state fair. he dislikes older or unsuitable matches.
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Elkhart
Fort Wayne
M. E. Lyceum
Spencerville
DeKalb County
Dayton
Ohio
Wabash
Winona
John W. Lewis
Wabash County
State Board of Education
South Bend
Daniel Overmeyer
Fulton County
Mildred Smith
Noblesville
Overmeyer
Grahamother
S ‘Griom
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Supreme Court of Indiana
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Berghofe
American League of Municipalities
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