Fleet Reaches Magdalena Bay in Four Day Ahead of Schedule
Telegraphic dispatch from San Diego reports Rear Admiral Robley Evans and the big fleet arriving off Magdalena Bay after a swift voyage that began December 16 at Hampton Roads. The group, known as the big sixteen, beat expected time largely on the last leg from Callao, Peru.
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Magdalena Bay
San Diego
Cal
Robley Evans
Hampton Roads
Magdallena Bay
Mexican Bay
Callao
South America
Trade conditions in Chicago show improved activity
Trade editor notes seasonable weather eased freight and grain bottlenecks boosting wholesale demand in textiles, foods, footwear, and furniture. Millinery and ready to wear improved, shipping rooms face interior outflow pressure, banks report easier credit, March clearings up, currency shipments rise, deposits high, and building permits January February totals advance.
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Chicago
R. G. Dun & Co
Guiseppe Alia Guilty of First Degree Murder
Giuseppe Alia was found guilty of murder in the first degree for shooting Father Leo at St. Elizabeth's church in Denver. The jury fixed hanging as the penalty. Divorce papers served on Evelyn Nesbit Thaw for annulment from Harry K. Thaw at Mattewan Insane Asylum.
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Guiseppe Alia
Giuseppe Alia
Father Leo
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Denver
Col
Evelyn Nesbit
Harry K
Insane Asylum
Mattewan
N. Y
Mauretania Sets Transatlantic Record Time
The steamer Mauretania established a new transatlantic speed mark by completing the voyage in five days and five minutes, setting a notable record for ocean crossings.
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Mauretania
Eight Hurt in Wreck Near Ohio River Bridge
Eight persons were injured at New Albany Indiana when a Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern passenger train from Cincinnati collided with a trolley car near the bridge over the Ohio River. The injured reside in New Albany.
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New Albany
Ind
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
Cincinnati
Ohio River
Incendiary Fire Damages Toledo Furniture Plant
A Toledo furniture plant fire at Reiger Brothers caused about 75000 in losses. Officials label the blaze incendiary in origin and investigate suspects and motive.
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Toledo
Reiger Brothers
Ohio
New U. S. Senator Killed in Louisiana Duel
Democratic Senator elect D. G. Kemp of Louisiana was shot and killed in a duel by C. F. Hyde, a political and business leader of Amite. Hyde is reported as the shooter in the fatal confrontation that shocked the state and prompted police investigations.
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Kemp
Louisiana
C. F. Hyde
Amite, la
Saloonkeeper Kills Wife Then Fails in Suicide
Charles Elchinge a St Louis saloonkeeper shot and killed his wife then attempted to shoot himself but failed. Each had previous marriages and three children. Family feud over blended children sparked the quarrel. He was sentenced to Sunday School. Two Geneva New York boys convicted of theft must attend Sunday school for fifty two Sundays and report monthly to police with proof of compliance.
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Charles Elchinge
St. Louis
Geneva
N. Y
T. F. Vandegrift
Shelbyville
Shelby County
Mr. Vandegrift
Albert J. Ott
National Bank of Omaha
Mwe
Luther Drake
Drake
National Bank of Commerce
Kansas City
Mr. Drake
President Hamilton
Bank
Mr. Hamilton
Trade shows cautious growth in early spring markets
New York reports week to week gains in distributive trade as spring nears. Buyers remain ample but cautious with staple purchases dominating and price uncertainty limiting activity, notably in cotton goods. Monthly indicators show widespread shrinkage of 25 percent or more. weekly failures rise to 287 in the U S and 49 in Canada.
Market Prices Across Cities for Cattle Hogs Sheep and Grains
The report lists varied prices for cattle hogs sheep and grains by city including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York and Toledo. Notable figures cover feeds like No 2 wheat and corn, oats, rye, barley and products such as butter and eggs with ranges from fractions to dollars per unit.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
New York
Toledo
Fires wipe out Brooklyn cabinet works and Alabama shop
Edward 3. Jordan & Co. Brooklyn cabinet factory burned losing about 104000. East side of Russellville Alabama business section destroyed with damages near 40000. New York society raising a monument to Deputy Chief Charles Kruger reports a 1090 gift from J Pierpont Morgan.
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Edward 3. Jordan & Co
Brooklyn
Russellville
Ala
New York Society
Charles Kruger
Fire Department
J. Pierpont Morgan
Attempt to kill King Haakon of Norway fails at Christiania
A Swedish assailant fired a rifle at the royal castle in Christiania injuring no one. King Haakon VII and Queen Maud were absent, having moved to Voxenkollern. The attacker was captured and said he intended to kill the king. he had forty or fifty cartridges. The king, born August 3 1872, became ruler after Norway’s union dissolution.
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Norway
Christiania
King Haakon
Haakon
Queen Maud
Voxenkollern
Isaakon VII
Frederick
Denmark
Sweden
Storthing
Christian
Maud
Falward
Great Britain
Olaf
Review Of Indiana Obscure Local Notices And Deaths
Several brief notices report deaths and appointments across Indiana. William Likens, 81, veteran of the War of the Rebellion, dies of apoplexy in Sedon. Monroe McCormack’s mother Mary McCormack dies of heart failure 24 years after his pneumonia death in Newcastle. Elks lodge hosts a $75,000 new home reception in Logansport. Peru post office building funding approved by Senate. First National Bank at Fort Branch opens after federal charter. Jasper Shew located in Muncie after 55 years, reconnects with relatives.
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William Likens
Sedon
Senate
Washington
Peru
Monroe McCormack
Pneumsia
Newcastle
Mary McCormack
Mother
Elks
Logansport
Buit
Jasper Shew
Muncie
Shew
Olive
Perry Hulwick
Goshen
Richard Adams
Griffin
Bloomington
Germany
Adams
Demented man threatens bank and is rapidly disarmed
A disturbed man threatened to blow up a bank and kill bystanders at a restaurant standoff. Officers quickly subdued him after his malcontent plan surfaced, while authorities investigated the incident and confusion over the motive persisted.
WANTS LAND WORTH MILLIONS IN Pelham Manor Suit
Edmund C. Jessup a northern Connecticut farmer sues to recover 50 acres in Pelham Manor New York valued at 5 million dollars. He claims ownership through his late father and sisters who sold the land after his disappearance. He asserts he never consented to the sale and is now sole heir to an undivided one fourth share.
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Edmund C. Jessup
Connecticut
Pelham Manor
N. Y
Jessup
Railroads push strict abstinence rule on workers
A nationwide prohibition wave reaches railroads as Chicago and Northwestern enforces total abstinence for 25,000 employees at year start and Baltimore and Ohio bans intoxicated conduct on and off duty. Banks like Fifth Avenue National in New York follow with bans on saloons and gambling, signaling broader corporate trend.
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Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio
Fifth Avenue National Bank of New York
Ranch Deal Gives 300000 Acre Texas Panhandle Ranch to Chicago Syndicate
A Chicago syndicate tied to Swift and Company buys G. W. Littlefield’s 300000 acre Texas Panhandle ranch and 20000 cattle for about 3000000 dollars. At Belfast shipyard work starts on slips for 1000 foot liners for White Star. The Mauretania at 790 feet is the longest ship now in service.
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Chicago
Swift & Co
G. W. Littlefield
Texas Panhandle
Harlan & Wolff
Belfast
Ireland
White Star Company
Cunard Line
School Savings Banks Reach Nearly 200000 Pupils
The school savings bank system, started 22 years ago by J A Thiry of Long Island, now involves about 200000 pupils in 1008 schools across 22 states. Pupils deposit one cent to several dollars weekly, with withdrawals limited until balances reach three dollars except in illness or moves, and five dollar deposits earning interest. Total saved reaches about 5.49 million dollars, with nearly one million still on hand for 177972 young savers.
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J. A. Thiry
Long Island
Anti-Saloon League to campaign in Louisiana
Anti Saloon League speakers from across the country plan a push to bring Louisiana into the prohibition column as part of the looming campaign. The report also notes varied other items including a California farmer assaulted by three Italians, a custody ruling in Los Angeles, a London minister proposing a new sect and political notes on US officials.
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Louisiana
Joseph Piraino
California
Sacramento
Jacob Schilb
Minneapolis
Los Angeles
Cal
BR. J. Campbell
City Temple
London
Taylor
San Francisco
Roosevelt
Metcalf
John Coe
Bellevue Hospital
New York
Italian Line to Start Philadelphia Mediterranean Service
The Italian Steamship Company will begin in April direct sailings between Philadelphia and Mediterranean ports, marking the first time the Delaware River port will host such a service.
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Philadelphia
Italian Steamship Company
Mediterranean
Delaware
Truth and Quality Laxative Endorsed as Gentle and Effective
The ad extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a dependable laxative that cleanses and relieves without debility or dosage increases. It claims physicians approve its natural action and warns buyers to purchase only the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product through leading druggists.
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California Fig Syrup Co
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Wilfred Grant
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Omaha
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Wab&h
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C. E. Cooper
Pavey
William Ebert, Jr
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Chandler
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Laporte
Walter E. Petty
Phoenix
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George Baxter
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Seymour Mutual Telephone Company
James B. Thompson
Albert Ahlbrand
J. T. Pruden
Frank J. Voss
Joel H. Matlock
Seymour and Vicinity
Seymour Home Telephone Company
Louisville
Congregational Church of
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Thomas Leggette
Dramatic Club of
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Ig Huoy Wohogreing Thanlay
Wabash
Carr Service
William Service
Greenfield
Manual Gentry
Folsomville
B. F. Johnson
Boonville
Finley P. Rentat
Ramsey
Crawfordsville
Blue Grass Land Company
Danville
Til
Danville Street Railway and Light Company
Catherine Pickett
Leroy Pickett
Frankfort
Alexandria Creamery Co
Purdue University Experiment Station
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Spring St
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