Ultimatum anticipated as war talk swirls in London
London dispatches report no decisive news on the Transvaal crisis yet tensions rise. Chamberlain remains at the colonial office amid cabinet deliberations expected to push toward an ultimatum, possibly followed by Boer concessions or hostilities. The Pall Mall Gazette warns war probability increases while signs of military activity mount across army stations and docks.
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London
Transvaal
Joseph Chamberlain
Colonial Office
Cabinet Council
Great Britain
Chamberlain
Pall Mall Gazette Today
South Africa
Natal
Alfred Milner
Cape Colony
the Times
Newcastle
Raad
Herr Delarey
The
Rand
Transvaal Reply Declines Suzerainty Yet Agrees to Talks
Pretoria reports the Transvaal republic's latest reply to Britain rejects suzerainty but accepts Britain's rights to protect subjects under the convention. It concedes fault in the proposals, expresses regret, and agrees to a further conference on franchise and representation.
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Pretoria
Transvaal Republic
Great Britain
Transvaal
Mystery deepens in Transvaal affair as Kruger shifts ground
A London dispatch reports the Transvaal situation remaining shrouded in mystery. President Kru ger has changed his position abruptly after previously refusing terms. The British chief secretary’s room and cabinet discussions are cited as sources for the unexpected turn in negotiations.
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New York
the Tribune
London
Transvaal
Goleital
Kruger Hag
Incpaanea
Venezuela Revolution Sparks Possible US Naval Move
Washington reports a Venezuelan revolutionary movement after a long peace. The State Department cites an unofficial but trustworthy source and may dispatch a naval vessel to La Guayra or nearby port, likely the Nashville heading south to relieve the Machias in Caribbean patrol duty.
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Washington
Venezuela
State Department
la Guayara
Nashville
Machias
Carribbean
Alaska boundary dispute no binding agreement reached
London officials deny any official acquiescence to a modus vivendi on the Alaska boundary dispute. Reginald Tower discussed Canadian and British views with US Secretary of State John Hay, but no binding agreement could result. No recent negotiations had passed through the U S embassy, though a Tower-Hay result was anticipated in Washington.
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London
Foreign Office
Alaska
Reginald Tower
Washington
John Hay
United States
Mr. Herbst
Mr. Brandebury
Messrs
Brandeburg
Hellopeter and
Zeimer
Morris
Brackenridge
Herbst
Greenwell
Centlivre
Otto Herbst
Dr. Greenwell
Robbery Suspects Nabbed After Maysville Home Burglarized
Squire Eckels of Maysville reported a burglary at his home with over 3100 stolen. Sheriff Melching sent Deputies Young and Stont who arrested Levi Thomas and Archibald Cummins on suspicion. Thomas denied having money. Deputy Witte subpoenas witnesses for tomorrow's preliminary hearing.
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Squire Eckels
Maysville
Melching
Young and Stont
Levi Thomas
Archibald Cummins
Young Thomas
Witte
Clothing Store Sold in Auction of Stock and Fixtures
The Giahe clothing store stock, accounts, and fixtures are set for auction. BM Kahn Wi Gress tines saute and the dress cot ee.
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BM. Kahn
County Council Cuts Budgets As Levy Is Fixed
County council reconvened to trim office, clerk, sheriff and judge expenses with sharp cuts totaling the year 1900 estimate. The board fixed a county levy of 51 1 3 cents plus state 29 2 3 cents, aiming for a total of 91 cents, little higher than last year. A dispute over issuing 4 percent bonds persisted, with a 3 1 4 percent compromise narrowly passing and a looming treasury deficit of about 10 thousand dollars.
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L.A. Centlivre
Circuit Court
Wayne Township
M. W. Walsh
Measre
Brandeburg
Hellopeter
Zeimer
Greenwell
General County
Court House
Col. D. N. Foster
P. F. Poirson
Herbst
Mr. Herbst
Messrs. Centlivre
8. L. Morris
Embalmers Face State Exam At Randall Hotel
At the Randall hotel the embalmers examining board for the state board of health conducts tests on local undertakers to ensure competence in embalming. The panel includes J. H. McCully and others from Idaville Williamsburg Peru Greensburg Clinton, with numerous embalmers from Ladoga Larwill Hartford City Whit ing Decatur and other towns attending the examination.
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Randall Hotel
State Board of Health
Messrs
J. H. McCully
Idaville
O. G. Davis
Williamsburg
J. H. Fetter
Peru
M. F. Parsons
Greensburg
J. N. Frist
Clinton
Indianapolis
M. D. Shirey
Ladoga
W. Smith
Larwill
J. Will Baxter
Hartford City
C. A. Johnson
Whiting
J. ©. Ball
Decatur
M. Haines
North Manchester
J. I. Gay
J. W. Maine
Columbia City
I. Beher
Elwood
Rolent
Butler
Alfred A. Aoe
Fort Warnes
James É. Shaw
Raitteta
Fort Wayne Amusement Association Plans October Barbecue Meet
Members met at city hall to finalize plans for a barbecue and race meet the first week of October. A committee was named to secure horse race entries from county fairs. A street ball option was discussed with Wayne street use. Princess rink may be used otherwise. A city band contest was planned as a feature. Program outlines three days of events including parades, races at Centlivre’s park, and Mardi Gras ball.
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Fort Wayne
Wayne Street
Baseball Park
Centlivre’s Park
Valuable Violins Shown At Holton Family Reunion
At a DeKalb county Holton reunion music teacher Roger Holton displayed two violins crafted in the past year by Fort Wayne artisan A B Brooks. The first uses maple from a bedstead built in 1838 for Mrs Holton’s mother, a tailpiece from the county’s first apple tree, and pine from the old Fort Wayne courthouse for the top. The instrument cost 53 dollars to make and was played in the orchestra for the first time.
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Holton
DeKalb County
Roger Holton
Fort Wayne
A. B. Brooks
Auburn Daily Courier
Bender
Fort Wayne Court House
Will Filed for Probate of J. J. Jocquel With Executors Named
The late J. J. Jocquel's last will and testament has been filed for probate. John H. Welch is named executor. The personal estate and one half of the Calhoun street lot opposite the Cathedral go to his son Louis Jocquel. The other half of the lot will be sold to pay debts and to erect a monument on the Jocquel plot in the Catholic cemetery. Five hundred dollars goes to a daughter, a sister in the Order of St. Mary's of the Woods. The remaining balance goes to the children of the deceased son Daniel Jocquel.
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J. J. Jocquel
John H. Welch
Calhoun Street
Cathedral
Louis Jocquel
Jocquel
Order of St. Mary’s of the Woods
Daniel Jocquel
Dozen Lives Lost In Gulf Storm Disaster
Reports from ports across Prince Edward Island indicate a horrific gale Wednesday night. The storm, the severest in the Gulf of St. Lawrence from Cape Breton to Quebec, is believed to have claimed at least twelve lives among fishing and coasting craft.
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Charlottetown
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Cape Brenton
Quebec
Boys Released After Grand Jury Aborts Robbery Case
Clyde Thomas and Archie Cummins, arrested in Maysville for the alleged robbery of Squire Eckels home, were examined before the grand jury on Thursday. They were thoroughly questioned while witnesses testified. the evidence was flimsy and the grand jury refused to indict.
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Clyde Thomas
Archie Cummins
Maysville
Squire Eckels
Girl chained to a pump over alleged disobedience
In Watertown New York on September 8 Mabel Prindle aged sixteen was chained by the neck to a yard pump by her father Charles Prindle as punishment for visiting her aunt without permission. Neighbors threatened to lynch him. police arrived and he released her and escorted her inside.
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Watertown
N. Y
Mabel Prindle
Cedar Street
Charles Prindle
Prindie
Man Finds Daughter After Eleven Year Separation
John Dyche of near Wooster Ohio located his 15 year old daughter in Kendallville after she had been living with her mother since she was four.
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John Dyche
Wooster
Ohio
Kendallville
Filipino Congress in Extraordinary Session at Tarlac
In an extraordinary session the representative body met at Tarlac to discuss urgent national matters. The assembly gathered to address constitutional concerns and coordinate policy actions amid ongoing political developments.
Foreigners Must Register in Filipino Territory
A Manila tel egraph reports an extraordinary revolutionary congress at Tarlac on August 24 chaired by Aguinaldo with Mabini as president of the supreme court and Gonzaga as attorney general. It denies Aguinaldo’s dictatorship and orders foreigners, including nativeborn Chinese, to register on taxed stamped paper as part of insurrectionary governance.
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Manila
Tarlac
Revolutionary Congress
Aguinaldo
Mabini
Supreme Court
Gonzaga
Philippine Islands
Improve Cycle Track At Robison Park Station
The Robison park track will close the season with extensive improvements planned for next year. Management will raise the grandstand six feet add an interior reorganization and provide direct rider entry from the dressing rooms. The surface will be leveled and bal lasted cement or asphalt laid a cinder path built around the interior for foot races and approaches enhanced.
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Robison Park
Bicyclist Hurt On Hayden Street Collision
E Wilkinson, bicycle repairman on South Hanna street, was badly bruised after his wheel struck a raised brick on Hayden street. He was knocked unconscious and carried to Dr. A L Snyder’s office, where he revived and received treatment. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
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E. Wilkinson
South Hanna Street
Hayden Street
Wilkinson
A. L. Snyder
Dewey Looks Ahead After Philippine War Outlook
Admiral Dewey, in Gibraltar on September 6, expressed optimism that the Philippine insurrection would be quelled by the next dry season. He said he does not expect further sea service unless war resumes and plans to retire under regulations.
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Dewey
Gibralter
Philippine Islands
Child Scalding Incident Injures Masterson Girl
Icie Masterson, three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ellis Masterson of 391 East Washington street, was severely scalded Monday when a chair toppled a pail of hot water. The child, though badly burned, is believed to recover.
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Icie Masterson
Ellis Masterson
East
Washington Street
Pha
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Mr. Chamberlain
County Board
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H. C. Paul
D. N. Foster
Frank Alderman
Peter F. Poirson
Elmer Leonard
Republican County Central Committee
Alex. Seabrease
Boston
Maine
Henry C. Berghoff
Ferguson
Beckman
the Sentinel
State Board OF Examiners
Girl
Filipino Congress
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