Venezuela Dispute Sparks Calls for Arbitration
London speakers urge prompt peaceful settlement of the Venezuela boundary dispute between Great Britain and the United States. Harcourt, Goschen and Salisbury discuss Monroe doctrine, arbitration, and international law while urging coexistence, respect for rights, and a timely, honorable settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radical
House of Commons
Great Britain
United States
George J. Goschen, Jr
French Wien
Harcourt
Venezo
William Barcourt
Lark
Gsat
Contin Cine
Wiliam Vernon
Loth WiLsgane
America
Britain
Lord Satis
M. Berpese
Belgium
Greece
American Canal
Iterfere
Ie “Cranent
Venezuela
United
Cienee
G Sitti
Unitee Rail
Uniteé Diane of America
Ce Ais
Olney
WSS
United States of America
A. J. Balfour
Treasury
Wiliam Vernon Harcourt
Lord Salisbury
House of Lords
Trains Collide on Illinois Central Rail Line
Two mixed freight and passenger trains collided near Dongola on the Illinois Central. Five men died including engineer George Huntington, baggage man Aydstrong, fireman Andersen, fireman Adaci, and Braxemar Mclean.
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Tis
Feo
Einois Central
Dongola
George Huntington
Aydstrong
Andersen
Adaci
Braxemar Mclean
Cult an invites powers to recognize Prince Fernand of Bulgaria
CoxistaN ONCELE February 12 reports a cultural group inviting major powers to recognize Prince Fernand of Bulgaria amid diplomatic discussions. The notice notes official recognition as a potential milestone in regional affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coxistan
Cultan
Fernand
Bulgaria
Watered by a Spirit Form in a Baked Dakota Plain
A roadmaster plants two cottonwood shoots near Pierre South Dakota. Despite drought heat and grass desiccation the trees grow vigorously. Passersby report a night watering by a spirit and a prairie fire spares the trees. The mystery of their moistureenduring growth remains.
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Western
Pierre
Sahara
Chicago
Minnie Swanger Held for Court in Poison Death
Altoona Pa February 12 Minnie Swanger 35 is held for court on a charge of poisoning her uncle William McGregor at her grandmother home. At the hearing three witnesses testified H H Howe drug clerk Charles H Greason and Warden Baird detailing a purchase of rough on rat poison and a confessed statement. The defense offered no cross examination and may seek a writ of habeas corpus.
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Altoona
Minnie Swanger
William McGregor
H. H. Howe
Charles H. Greason
Baird
Greason
H Owe
Minnie
Howe
A. V. Dively
Man Hangs Self in Allegheny Paint Works Ruins
Pittsburgh area report states Charles Wingen Roth aged 60 to the rafter of Gilmore and Hecks paint works on South Canal street Allegheny. Despondent over business reverses, he ended his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitrsroura
Charls Wingenroth
Fire destroys two business blocks in Carroxpark
A blaze in Carroxpark Pennsylvania on February 12 destroyed the business blocks occupied by Pardy and Sons hardware dealers and the Fair dry goods emporium, with losses expected around 56000 dollars.
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Carroxpark
Pardy & Sons
Exhumation sought for Mark Maher death in Hot Springs
Application filed to exhume and perform post mortem on Mark Maher who died in Hot Springs while on his wedding trip. Maher's estate is valued at $200,000. He had recently been divorced, and his first wife alleges the divorce decree was obtained by fraud.
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CuicaGo
Hite
Mark Maher
Hot Springs
Ark
Maher
Brewer Sentenced for Killing Lynn Sweetheart
Salem Mass February 12 Annie Maud Brewer received seven years in the house of correction for the December 13 1894 killing of her sweetheart Gideon W Lattimer Jr of Lynn.
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Salem
Mass
Annie Maud Brewer
House of Correction
Gideon W. Lattimer, Jr
Lynn
Leesburg Bank Safe Exploded Open Theft Net $36000
The Leesburg bank safe was opened by explosives on February 12. Nearly $36,000 in cash was stolen, with authorities investigating the daring robbery and seeking suspects and clues.
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LeEsserc. O
Leesburg Bank
Ancient Cornplanter land claim discussed in Oil City
Two Seneca men Marsh Pearce of South Corydon and Andrew John of Versailles bring ancient deeds and state grant documents to Oil City, asserting descendants of Cornplanter still hold a large land portion. Gearhart doubts state action possible but favors suit against current holders in Venango county courts to challenge title.
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Oil City
Marsh Pearce
South Corydon
Warren County
Andrew John
Versailles
New York
Pennsylvania
Thompson
Gearbart
Commonwealth
Connelly
Tha Mather
Gearhart
Venango County
List of Jurors Drawn for March Term of Court
The list covers grand jurors for the March term starting March 2 1996 and lists second to fourth weeks of jurors by county and district with names such as Blacklick E L Baker Banks Joel A Ginter Bushington Geo M Stephens and many others. The text also includes an editorial note about digestives and medicines such as Shaker Digestive Cordial and Laxol.
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John Shaffer
North Mahoning
H. D. Shaffer
Montgomery
Isaane Smith
Mechanicsburg
John W. Miller
Saltsburg
J. W. Mears
Washington
David Sleppy
West Wheatfield
Miller D. Lynn
East Wheatfield
W. 5S. Martin
John D. Bolar
Prosperous South Dakota Farmers Find Wealth in Agriculture
In Yankton county South Dakota at least a thousand farmers rose from sod homes to prosperous farms with fine houses barns horses cattle sheep orchards granaries and cash. With fair grain and livestock prices prosperity would grow further, driven by the region’s fertile soil and climate. A pamphlet on Irrigation in South Dakota from the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway is available through John R. Pott district passenger agent Williamsport PA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton Press and
Dakotan
Yankton County
South Dakota
Job
Chicago, Milwaukee and
John R. Pott
Williamsport
Private sale of 130 acre farm in Armstrong township
Executor of G W Kelly estate offers the 130 acre farm in Armstrong township near Shelocta for private sale. The property features a large modern barn sheep barn bog pen scale house and other outbuildings in excellent tillable condition. For details contact J M Walker executor at Shelocta Pa uaow
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G. W. Kelly
Armstrong Township
Shelocta
J. M. Walker
Shelocta, Pa
Kellysburg Summer School promises strong attendance
The Kellysburg Summer School expects robust turnout with many already set to attend the 12 week session starting April. Prospective attendees are urged to contact principal H. D. Condron of Smicksburg, Pennsylvania for full details of the coming term.
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Kellysburg
H. D. Condron
Smicksburg
Endowment policies and young men saving habits
The essay argues that endowment policies in the Equitable help young men save by forcing regular contributions even if investment bets might outperform the policy. It contends the policy provides protection and ensures funds that would be squandered are accumulated, becoming a surprise gain at maturity after a Tontine period.
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Equitable
Dishes to Throw to the Snow Birds in Sale
Dishes to throw to the snow birds offers cheap Queensware pieces for sale. A 100 piece English Dinner set is $8.50 with many odd pieces available. Household goods include a fancy Stand Lamp 89.5, Hanging Lamp 31.95, Hall Lamp 1.95, burners and chimneys, buckets, pots, wash boilers, cups, and granite ironware at low prices. Crepe tissue paper and wire shade frames also advertised.
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Williew Barcourt
Ba/four
Radcaig
Prince Ferdinand
Tre Gilaim
F. Nuwerri & Bons
London
Porres Deve & Com. Corr
Sole Props
Boston
Orphans’ Court of
Indiana County
G. A. McLain
C. O. McLain
Indiana Borough
Indiana
John M. Leech
George Faint
Johnstown
Armstrong
James Kinter
Joseph McGaughey
Jacob W. Miller
Buffiington
Samuel Allison
Blairsville
Isaac Hicks
W. C. Ritchie
Brushvalley
Charles Hileman
Canoe
Samuel Crawford
Nathaniel Ryan
William Glass
Charles Seaman
Cherryhill
W. H. H. Patt
Green
A. N. Buterbaugh
Samuel Furman
Grant
John Fisher
A. W. Kimmell
Thomas Mc
W. G. Orner
Rayne
R. Cooper
T. W. Thompson
Willard Blank
J. W. Robinson
John Wells
S. C. Weston
Sheloca
W. J. Wilson
White
Simon Anthony
D.C. Brown
George A. Cravener
Samuel Allshouse
James W. Kern
Charles Taylor
Russell Laban
Fred Herlinger
J. S. Johnston
George McCune
Henry Marshall
R.S. Zimmoers
Blacklick
Stewart Lawrence
Banks
W. T. Saltsgiver
Center
Fergus Clawson
W. B. George
Covnemaugh
Alex. Graham
Thomas Hart
William Waddie
Cherry Tree
Thomas Kimes
Andrew Niceweaver
W. P. Obe
Armistrong
A. Millen
Armagh
William Southwell
Blacktick
M. B. Billingsley
I. K. Miller
Burrell
R. TL. Duncan
Wm. Lintmuer
Daniel Thompson
W. P. Graff
D. Gilmore
Cyrus Stoutter
E. H. Thompson
Bufington
Albert Mack
William Smith
Cherry Kil
L. E. Ackerson
J.h.dickison
B.C. Weaver
Rast Mahoning
Johia W. Row
J. M. Weamer
Samuel Spicher
James Benee
Harry Wolf
Salisburg
Ss. L. Graham
A. P. Weister
George F. Gamble
James St.Clair
C. N. McKelvy
Estep Tomb
Fred Brendlinger
Clark Harman
Alex. Gray, Young
J. F. Hood
S.W. Guthrie
Gen. Agt
PENN
W. M. Cunningham’s
Victor
Times
Heinz
Marvin
W. M. Cunningham
Philadelphia
10Th Sts
Third Ward
Indiana, Pa
John Biss
Homer City
Watson & Keener
Sabi Ana Sa Rae Tataeg
McGuire, Levi
Rogers
J.H. Brilhart & Son
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