Iconoclast Wins Bold Midwinter Harness Race at Lesh Track
J G Harrold owner of Iconoclast 2 18 for a four-horse purse of twelve dollars staged by Will Wise as stake holder. Blue Dick 2 24 and Dr Riley 2 24 competed as the speed rivals with crowd of about 150 witnessing the heats at Shesh Park. Iconoclast fastest quarters in 1 13 and 1 14 while Adam Dick finished second in the overall, a remarkable time on frozen ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Harrold
Iconoclast
J. H. Lesh
Blue Dick
Sid Gardner
Dr. Riley
Shesh Park
Will Wise
BE. E. Drake
Dr. Irwin
Jap Andrews
Ward Jackson
Iconeclast
Jerry Harreld
Ray
Jerry
Balloon swallows a $2,500 brooch on a moving train
May Boras of Baltimore Indiana tied a toy balloon to a $2,500 brooch aboard a train near Kinsley Kansas. A gust blew the pair from an open window as the train sped at forty miles an hour. Miss Burns offers a reward and cowboys search the area for the red balloon and pendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Boras
Baltimore
Ind
Kinsley
Kaw
Miss Burns
Keefe Denies Guilt as Bond Demanded for Next Court Appearance
U S Commissioner Sherwin orders a $200 bond for Keefe of South Bend who denies guilty intent and claims rivals’ spite. Keefe threatens to reveal what he knows to revenue officers, potentially stirring trouble in Studebaker town. Terre Haute hosts a championship billiard tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keefe
South Bend
U. S
Sherwin
Studebaker
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Blood Purification and Strength
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the greatest medicine to purify and enrich blood, create appetite, and steady nerves. A testimonial from Annie D. McCoy of Watsontown, Pa mentions clearer skin after use and credits the remedy with improving complexion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Annie D. McCoy
Watsontown
South Bend Knights Hold Third Northern Indiana Union Meeting
The South Bend Crusade Lodge hosted a large gathering of Northern Indiana lodges for the third union meeting. Speakers included Anderson Mishawaka Reise Knox Alwerd and Wilson Goshen with praise for Elkhart hospitality and Elbel band. District meeting set for January 15 at Plymouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Alwerd
Merri] E. Wilson
Goshen Lodge
Elkhart
South Bend
Elbel Band
Goshen
Wilson
Plymouth
Bannet
A Pleasing Audience Hears Gen Gordon On Union
A large crowd gathered at the Irwin to hear General John B. Gordon of Georgia speak on The Last Days of the Confederacy. The audience included a full turnout of G A R members who saluted as Gordon appeared and gave a nostalgic, unifying talk praising the nation’s union and recalling Civil War era events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin
Couse
John B. Gordon
Georgia
G. A
Sup. Rieman
Gordon
Jd.is. Gordon
Opie Reid
Prof. Rieman
Banner of Freedom
Lee
North
Union
Oliver Hotel Dedication Opens South Bend Grandly
The Oliver Hotel in South Bend held a grand opening and dedication attended by Goshenites and guests from Chicago and nearby cities. About 3,000 invitations were issued, decorations featured palms and flowers, and the 250 room hostelry cost around 600000 under Charles Baur’s management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Oliver Hotel
Chicago
Charles Baur
Terre Haute
Dodge in Denison Sees Satisfactory Outlook for Governor Bid
James S. Dodge of Elkhart former G A R commander and Republican candidate arrived in Denison with Perry L. Turner of Elkhart. He declined details on his campaign but expressed satisfaction with the outlook. He noted Goshen’s Dausman as a likely State Senate candidate amid Hubbell’s retirement. Logansport council plans to issue 70000 dollars in bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Dodge
Elkhart
G.A R
Denison
Perry Il. Turner
Hubbell
Indiana
Dodge
Eilkhart
Dausman
Goshen
Indianapolis Journal
Grand Jury Report and Domestic Case at the Court House
The Days Happenings at the Big Justice Mill cover Daisy Madlem’s divorce petition as she faces accusations of adultery with unknowns, married to Frank Madlem since 1898. Also, the case against Dr. Boyer, pursued by the State Board, seeks license revocation amid allegations of fraud. Davis, Hubbel & Davis defend the doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Justice Mill
Daily Times
Daisy Madlem
Frank Madlem
Middlebury
David K. Boyer
Indiana
State Board of Medical Registration and Examination
William Curryer
Indianapolis
Association of the State
Deahl & Deahl
Davis, Hubbell & Davis
Davis
W. W. Wickham
Judge Wilson Honors Clerk Dennett With Royal Lancers Gift
Judge Wilson sent for Clerk Dennett to a private room this morning and presented him with a box of Royal Lancers as thanks for the efficient handling of the clerk's office. The clerical officer appeared reluctant at first but complied and was invited to be seated.
Young offenders spared as grand jury indicts local cases
Indictments target Lorin Gehrin Roy More for breaking into a Elkhart dry goods store run by Warren Hill. William Watson and Dennis Rigby accused of taking an old kettle to a junk shop to fund candy. All under ten, pleaded guilty, judge suspended sentences and sent home with advice. Judge Wilson names John Klopp and W C Elliott as next year’s jury commissioners from both parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorin Gehrin
Roy More
Warren Hill
Elkhart
William Watson
Dennis Rigby
Reform School
Wilson
John Klopp
W. C. Elliott
Elkhant
Lawyers Close Cases as Judge Prepares for Holidays
Attorneys report cases nearly closed and the judge ready for trial calls in early January. Judge Wilson plans Chicago holidays with his wife, then Probate Commissioner Harry Wilson will chair if needed before year end. Grand jury discharged with no court over holidays and reported good conditions at the poor farm and jail. Indictments returned against four boys with suspended sentences and others still at large. In Henry Albert Willie estate the widow received the estate on appraisement worth $238.18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Albert Willie
Petoskey Buyer Seeks Horses for Shipment North
M. M. Stephens of Petoskey Michigan arrived in the city this morning to purchase horses for shipment north. He has made many purchases in this section and says no place has a better field. He expects to ship a car load in a few days, mainly roadsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Stephens
Petoskey
Mich
Wenkel and Barthel wed at Reformed church ceremony
At 11 30 this morning Rev N B Mathes joined Samuel Wenkel of Elkhart and Susan Barthel of this city in marriage. Only intimate friends witnessed the ceremony. The couple will reside on first street this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Reformed Church
N. B. Mathes
Samuel Wenkel
Elkhart
Susan Barthel
First Street
Auburn Sees Spiritual Awakening With Tripled Meetings
Reports indicate Auburn hosts a spiritual awakening with gatherings held three times daily as followers seek renewed faith. Local organizers emphasize steady attendance and ongoing outreach across the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Milligan, Civil War Figure, Dies at 87 in Huntington
Col. L. P. Milligan dies at his Huntington home aged eighty seven. He once faced execution for treason during the Civil War but was pardoned by the governor. In Pretoria, Boer lines cut communications with the English as Gen Joubert warns that white flag envoys will be treated as spies and hanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Milligan
Huntington, Mnd
Col. L. P. Milligan
Pretoria
Joubert
Metheun
Coroner Finds No Blame in Mishawaka Building Collapse
Coroner Dugdale of South Bend concludes the Mishawaka inquest into the deaths of Charles Schmidt and Oscar Nicholas. He offers that the accident, caused by damp weather loosening mortar, would not have happened if cement had been specified and used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dugdale
South Bend
Charles Schmidt
Oscar Nicholas
Mishawaka
Orphans Home Representative Injured In Hand Car Accident
I W Wright of Indianapolis Orphans Home was riding a hand car with Dunlaps Goshen workmen when he fell from the car injuring his right leg and body. He was treated at Dr Whitmer’s office, no bones broken, and he left for Indianapolis at 3 03 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Wright
Indianapolis
Dunlaps
Goshen
Whitmer
Farmer John Stotts Struck by Paralysis Near City
John Stotts, a farmer two miles north of the city, was paralyzed yesterday afternoon and carried home by carriage. His left side is completely helpless, with a history of poor health. He came to town for medicine. Dr. Anna Kaufman is attending and notes only a slight improvement today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stotts
Anna Kaufman
Judge Sustains Injunction Over City Hall Project
Judge Hubbard sustains the injunction against the City of South Bend and James Oliver. The plan to build a city hall would incur a debt beyond the constitutional limit and, after appeal, the case reached the state Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbard
City of
South Bend
James Oliver
Supreme Court
Doctor Bowman Removes Gall Stones From Patient Conrad
Dr Bowman of Elkhart performed a successful operation on David Conrad yesterday for gall stones. The patient is much better today. Conrad resides in New Paris and Goshen friends have been greatly concerned about his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowman
Elkhart
David Conrad
Conrad
New Paris
Goshen
Circuit Court Prepares First Trial Call
Judge Wilson tracks litigants and attorneys as cases are readied for trial. Trials begin next Monday with the petit jury convening to hear the causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Wilson
Petit Jury
Pupil Lockout Ends with Axed Door at Chenault School
Etta Chenault of Brown township Montgomery county was locked out by pupils who refused a Christmas tree promise. She smashed the door with an ax, summoned the class as if entering by force, and then the pupils subsided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Chenault
Brown Township
Montgomery County
Two Upright Pianos For Immediate Sale By Will E. Hyde
Two fine new upright pianos offered for immediate sale. Standard make with guaranteed quality and elegant finish. See Will E. Hyde for details and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will E. Hyde
Miss Myrtie Peak Dies in Suburban Boston
Miss Myrtie Peak the renowned equestrienne died in a Boston suburb a few days ago. She hailed from Mendon Michigan and was married to a brother of Harry Hoffman who trained horses at Lesh Park last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtie Peak
Equestrienne
Boston
Mendon, Mich
Harry Hoffman
Lesh Park
Inland cormorant shown by Capt O T Chamberlain
Capt O T Chamberlain presented a mounted cormoral to Elkhart public schools. The bird was killed at Christiana Lake years ago by Dr Turner. Licenses to marry issued to Samuel Weikel with Susan Barthel, Henry A Myers with Minnie Wolf, Edgar O Lehman with Isabel Middleton. A O Koontz of South Bend secured a patent for a fastener used on shoes and gloves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.T. Chamberlain
Elkhart
Christiana Lake
Turner
Samuel Weikel
Susan Barthel
Henry A. Myers
Minnie Wolf
Edgar O. Lehman
Isabel Middleton
A. O. Koontz
South Bend
Noted Indian Fighter Henry W Lawton Killed at San Mateo
Manila reports Major General Henry W Lawton was killed instantly at San Mateo while leading an attack on insurgents. He was shot in the breast by a Filipino sharpshooter, died on the firing line as his troops engaged rebels in a flooded approach to the town. Col Lockett assumed command. Otis and officers mourn his bravery and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Henry W. Lawton
San Mateo
Lawton
Mariquina Valley
Geronimo
Col. Lockett
Otis
Career of Gen Lawton from Ohio in 1843 to Civil War ascent
Major General Henry W. Lawton born March 17 1843 in Ohio joined the Ninth Indiana regiment as a sergeant at 18 then enlisted in the Thirtieth Indiana and became a first lieutenant. He fought at Shiloh Corinth and Iuka earning promotion to captain and later lieutenant colonel with involvement in Kentucky Tennessee Chickamauga Atlanta campaign and Sherman’s march to the sea earning a brevet colonel before choosing a military life.
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Lawton
Henry W. Lawton
Ohio
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Ninth
Indiana Regiment
Col. Milroy
Indiana
Reed
Army of the Tennessee
Kentucky
Tennessee
Pittsburg Landing
Shiloh
Corinth
Iuka
Sheridan
Atlanta
Sherman
Lawton’s rise from lieutenant to brigadier general in war
The article chronicles Henry W. Lawton’s military ascent from attaché to Forty–First Infantry, through promotion to first lieutenant, captain with the Twenty–Fourth Infantry, and brigadier general of volunteers. It highlights his roles against Apache resistance in Arizona, in Cuba’s Spanish American War, and later in the Philippines, noting his daring leadership, decisive action at Caney, and pivotal staff duties with Shafter.
American Expedition Repulsed on Cebu Island
Belated Manila reports say a small Sixth Infantry force was repulsed by insurgents on Cebu last month. Two Americans were killed and two wounded, with one native police killed and four wounded. No official Otis report or censor clearance has arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
San Francisco
Cebu
Sixth Infantry
Otis
Soldiers Return with Wealth From Manila Treasure
Two Montana volunteer companies returning from Manila aboard the Zealandia carried $150,000 in gold and Mexican silver. The treasure was found by two men who first entered Caloocan. Soldiers also left thousands of dollars buried in Luzon, intended to be recovered after muster out using maps and markings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Montana
Manila
Caloocan
Luzon
Bribery Case Dismissed Against Standard Oil
The Ohio Supreme Court dismissed the information in contempt against Standard Oil, citing no connection to the bribery attempt. The decision ends any further investigation into alleged offers of 400000 dollars to one attorney general and 100000 plus a foreign mission to another to drop the prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Supreme Court
Standard Oil Company
Monett
Watson
Bartley Verdicts Reversed by Nebraska Supreme Court
The Nebraska Supreme Court reversed and remanded the Omaha District Court verdicts against Bartley bondsmen in a $600,000 case, and against the state in a $200,000 Bartley defalcation matter. Bartley serves a twenty-year penitentiary sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartley
Lincoln
Neb
State Supreme Court
District Court of Omaha
Joseph Bartley
Omaha National Bank
No Smallpox Declared After Belvidere Investigation
Dr. Nelson reported to the state board of health that the Belvidere outbreak is chicken pox, not smallpox, following his investigation. The finding ends concerns about a smallpox epidemic in Belvidere, Illinois, as of December 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belvidere
Springfield
Ill
Nelson
State Board of Health
Josie
Dr. Williame
Carterville
J. M. RinGs
Wat. Wocort
First Thanksgiving Day in England Celebrated in 1588
The first recorded national thanksgiving in English history marked September 8, 1588, following the destruction of the Spanish Armada. It notes that while Thanksgiving was not yet a national institution in England, days of national thanksgiving were appointed after great victories or deliverances from peril, beginning with this event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Last Regiment on the Way to Manila
The U S transport Grant sailed from San Francisco for Manila carrying the last volunteer regiment, the Forty eighth colored infantry, commanded by Colonel W A DuVal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Grant
Manila
Forty-eighth Infantry
W. A. DuVal
Dyed Horses Stir New York Carriage Trade
In New York horses are dyed to create color variety for carriage work. When a matching shade is needed they are chemically blended to the desired tint in minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hoar Opposes Expansion in Senate Resolution on Philippines
Washington December 21 Senator Hoar of Massachusetts introduced a resolution declaring the United States must not spread liberty by force and should avoid bayonets or cannon in pursuing freedom. The measure was laid on the table as the Senate adjourned at 2:50 PM until January 3 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoar
Massachusetts
Senate
United States
Hawley
Connecticut
Pettigrew
Secretary of War
Hie
Philippine Republic
Cockrell
Missouri
House
Allison
Iowa
Peace Treaty Sent to Senate for Hague Dispute Pact
The president transmitted the Hague peace treaty and a five year ban on balloon launched explosives. The Senate began open discussion and Secretary Hay urged immediate action, with a transmittal letter and accompanying state department report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
He Hague
Secretary of State
Hay
Indiana Expresses Sorrow Over Gen Lawton Death
Indianapolis officials adopt resolutions expressing Indiana sorrow over General Lawton's death. Governor Mount will forward the resolutions to Mrs. Lawton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
Gen
Lawton
Mount
Irs
Hard Cobble You Feel It To Think She Jilted You
The speakers express deep emotion about a broken relationship and resulting debt. One character laments the lasting impact on life and financial strain while the other acknowledges the pain and its lasting effect. The dialogue hints at personal and economic consequences without explicit details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobble
Stone
Pingree wins in the House on tax amendment measure
The Michigan House approved Gov. Pingree's joint resolution 86 to 8 to submit constitutional amendments at the next general election. The plan would tax railroad and corporate property on its value. The Senate will delay action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ment
Lansing
Mich
Pingree
House
Senate
Military Board
Adjt
Case
Marsh
A City with Two Carriages in Bolivia
La Paz observers note two royal style carriages in town. One carries the archbishop, drawn by three horses due to gout affecting church officials. The other, a government landau imported from Paris, bears a painted coat of arms and is shown only on state occasions pulled by four black horses with silver harness and national color decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
The
Republic
la Paz
Bolivia
Chicago Record
Paris Exposition permits for photographers a costly rule
Amateur photographers may enter Paris exposition grounds with permits costing 10 cents and must provide name age and residence. Only buildings and general groups may be photographed as French patent law bars images of individual exhibits. A $2 Chicago World’s Fair fee is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Chicago
Fortune Tellers in Paris Earn Millions A Year
Over 2000 Parisians depend on fortune telling for a living with estimated annual earnings around 4 million dollars. The article notes the widespread practice and its economic impact in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
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South Bend's City Hall
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