Missing $50,000 banker case shocks Chicago Grand Rapids
Lant K. Salisbury former Grand Rapids attorney indicted for larceny of 50000 tied to a bribe fund for Grand Rapids water works. He vanished from the Grand Pacific hotel with detectives Monday amid theories he hid or returned the money while private detectives pursue him. Victims Guy C. Barton and E. Loss remain silent as authorities weigh disappearance.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Grand Pacific
Ture
Barton
Illinois Savings and Trust Bank
Salisbury
Givin Salisbury
Chicago
On the Track of the Negro Brute Detectives Press Manhunt
Detectives Holtz and Morgan spent Sunday seeking the assailant of Miss Dorothy Carter. They returned with information but no suspect and plan another search Monday hoping to close in all summer. The description matches the injured girl’s account and businessmen and farmers corroborate the sighting. Miss Carter's condition improves but she remains bedridden for days. Commissioner Greer from Irvington rode home on the same car as Elder Morton, and a bystander threatened retaliation against colored people if the suspect is caught.
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Holtz and Morgan
Dorothy Carter
Miss Carter
Commissioner Greer
Irvington
Elder Morton
Mbon
Eight Small Pox Cases Reported by Health Board
At noon Monday the Board of Health reported eight new small-pox cases including Mary Owen 36 wife of Frank Owen and their 14 month old Bessie and Rachel Ryan 46 mother of Lulu Ryan in quarantine. The total for the year reaches fourteen cases with eight under quarantine.
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Board of Health
Mary Owen
Frank Owen
Yandeset Bon
Bessie
Rachel Ryan
Lewis Sr
Lulu Ryan
Carnegie's Railroad Linked Pittsburg to Toledo
The Carnegie Steel Company plans a $15,000,000 railroad from Pittsburg to Toledo connecting with the Wabash to haul cars to this city. The line will form a new westward trunk route for Pittsburg’s commerce.
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Pittsburg
Carnegie Steel Company
Toledo
Wabash
United Steel Corporation Incorporation In Hoboken
The great steel trust filed articles of incorporation on Monday in Hud 60h county New Jersey. The company is named United steel corporation with capital stock of 3000 dollars. Incorporators are Charles C. Cluff Charles MacVeagh and William M. Curtis all of Hoboken each holding five shares of preferred and five shares of common stock.
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City
N. J
Great Steel Trust
Hud
United Steel Corporation
Charles C. Cluff
Charles MacVeagh
Wayne MacVeagh
William M. Curtis
Hoboken
Man Run Down by Runaway Draft Horses
A young man, unnamed, was struck by a runaway team attached to a heavy wagon near Casitol and Indiana-aves on Friday night. He suffered an injured arm but escaped more serious harm in what witnesses called a miraculous escape.
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Casitol
Indiana-aves
William June in Critical Condition After Sudden Deterioration
The condition of William June was very critical on Monday after a change for the worse Sunday. Attorney proved William Bassan was decidedly improved Monday.
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Bassan
Lee to lead Cuban land syndicate back to Cuba
Havana reports Gen. Fitzhugh Lee has accepted the presidency of a major Cuban American land syndicate and plans to return to Cuba to oversee its interests.
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Havana
The Grip Cure That Does Cure
An advertisement touts a remedy called Baxative Bromo Quinine claimed to cure the grip by removing the cause. The copy emphasizes quick relief and asserts the medicine neutralizes the disease at its source.
Rio de Janeiro Wreck Located Near Fort Point
The steamer Rio de Janeiro lies three-eighths of a mile southwest of Fort Point buoy in 37 fathoms of water. Divers cannot reach deeper than 17 fathoms, and no more bodies are found. About 35 000 people visited the scene Sunday as state inspectors investigate who is to blame for the disaster.
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Rio de Janeiro
Fort Point
Mob Declares Victim Saved After lynching Attempt
In Matteawan New York a vigilante mob hanged Charles Herbert from a barn rafter during an assault over an arson fire. After nearly dying from strangulation he pleaded innocence and was later brought to the town hall and jailed as deputies calm the crowd.
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Herbert
Hood’s Sarsaparilla Endorsed By Ortho Pennock
The writer from 427 Fifth St N E Washington DC says Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s Pills cured a grip that haunted him for winters. He reports improved strength and no relapse since using the remedies.
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Hood
Fifth St
N. E
Washington, D. C
White Girl Sold to Blackfeet Chief in Oregon Suit
Alice Burke sues Thos Husson to recover a ranch valued at $22,000 once owned by her father. She recounts being sold as a child for 12 ponies to Chief Fleetwing’s son and raised among the Blackfeet in Idaho, and says she will marry John Fleetwing after reclaiming the land.
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Fleetwing
Alice Burke
Thos. Husson
Oregon
Burke
Husson
Plains
Kansas
Alice
Hussons
Idaho
Carlisle
John Fleetwing
Textile sale offers wide array of silks and prints
A newspaper ad lists CHINA SILK widths 24 inches with about 20 shades at 48c quality, TAFFETAS 19 inches wide 30 shades at 5c sale price, PRINTED CHINAS strong cloth at 65c value on sale, TWILLED FOULARDS Japanese cloth in 15 designs at sale price, PRINTED LIBERTYS elegant color line at 1.00 sale price, all limited to Indianapolis stores.
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Indianapolis
Nllinceneis
Sale of Muslins and Sheetings at Discount Prices
A local sale offers yard wide muslins and sheetings of patent finish in 10c and 9c ranges with 100 count fabrics. Includes QNSDALE first quality material advertised in bold terms.
Rex Davenport Faces Forgery Case Tied to Actress Lover
Rex Davenport once Louis Eytinge, now in court before Judge Daly on Tuesday to explain a $22.50 check drawn on the fifty national bank of Dayton payable to himself and signed by Sachs Pruden company. Davenport linked to Nellie Fenton of Fads and Follies, the Em pire show, with Mann the liveryman as victim. Dayton police sent Eytinge photos. Eytinge, said to have forged in Dayton, had over $100 but left town with only $25 for his romance with Nellie.
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Rex Davenport
Mansfield
Louis Eytinge
Daly
Iifty National Bank of Dayton
Sachs-Pruden Company
Davenport
Nellie Fenton
Fadts and Follies” Company
Empire
John Mann
E. Court Sr
Mann
Dayton
Quigley
Allbeck
Eytinge
Nellie
Judge's Threat to Thrash Lawyers Stuns Circuit Court
In a circuit court session Ida Bailey sues Henry Richert over property near the City hospital claiming her father’s second wife disposed of it. Attorneys Henry Spaan and Frank Groninger argued heatedly on minor points until Judge Allen quipped about sending them to the back with a bailiff for a thrashing, which ended the altercation.
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Henry Spaan
Frank Groninger
Photograph of Senate Exhibit Draws Democratic Praise
A photo shown last week features the senate with Democrats in the foreground led by Senator Lawler as the most visible figure. Senators Dausman and Kell discuss the image, with Dausman noting it as the Democrats’ best location, a rare compliment about this senate.
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Senate
Lawler
Dausman
Kell
Murder in Chester School House Shocks Officials
A Chester Virginia school building revealed a dead well dressed man with a large diamond, blood spatter, and burglars tools nearby. Detectives suspect a gang hid there Sunday night and killed a fellow member during a fight. Identification of the victim is underway.
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Richmond
Senate Thinks Muncie Bill Dead
The senate believes the Muncie normal school bill is dead after a resolution by Senator Ball to transmit the bill to the house stalled in the judiciary committee. Chairman Brooks said Ball has not called up the bill in committee. The Muncie Star accused Indianapolis of seeking advantage over other locales.
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Senate
Muncie
Ball
House
Judiciary Committee
Brooks
McCulloch
Indianapolis
State House
Monument
Deaf and Dumb Institute
City officials win injunction fight over light plant plan
Richmond Indiana February 25 judge Fox denied a request to stop the municipal lighting plant project. Citizens challenged the $144000 cost but the injunction was denied and construction proceeds.
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Richmond
Ind
Fox
Couple Elopes to Muncie for Bedside Wedding
Edward Heiniger of Lima Ohio and Olive Seible of Anderson eloped to Muncie Indiana on Sunday night and were married by Squire John Moreland who was ill in bed.
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Muncie, Int
Edward Heiniger
Lima. O
Olive Seible
Anderson
John Moreland
Board of Safety Returns From Chicago Tour
The Board of Safety returned from Chicago inspection with no public report. They have not yet compared notes on fire alarm observations. They noted they had not seen the Municipal Signal Company system in operation. On Monday the board visited Engine House No. 6 under remodel.
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Board of Safety
Chicago
Municipal Signal Company
Kennedy to be retried in murder of Dolly Reynolds
District Attorney Hilbin announced that Dr Samuel J. Kennedy, charged with the murder of Dolly Reynolds, will be retried within a month.
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New York
Samuel J. Kennedy
Dolly Reynolds
Flood Narrative Supports Biblical Account Says Wright
Rev. George F. Wright of Oberlin College now in Asia reports evidence of a vast land submergence reaching Mount Ararat, occurring after the appearance of humans. He asserts instability in the earth's crust in northern and central Asia confirms the flood as a credible biblical story.
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Wright
Oberlin, O
Asia
Mount Ararat
Central
Dull Police Court Sets Tone for February
Police court Monday morning crowded with offenders. Eight men charged with assault and battery, four with petit larceny. Five women held as prostitutes, Grace Oglesby and Lizzie Maddix fined twenty dollars each. Officers note fewer beer garden raids and scarce street walkers. Detectives call policy dead as vice crusade wanes.
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Grace Oglesby
Lizzie Maddix
King Edward Reforms and Courtman Faction Shrinks
London, February 25. King Edward has dropped his former cronies and reform is evident. Lord Marcus Beresford, once a close ally, felt the chill of royal rebuke on a recent visit. The king, troubled by throat issues, now limits himself to three cigars daily. An opal weighing 250 carats from Australia, valued around 250 000 dollars, will be presented when the first United Australia Parliament convenes.
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London
Edward
Marcus Beresford
Dwest
Australia
United Australia
Mrs Mount May Tour Abroad After Governor's Death
Mrs James A Mount wife of the former governor may take an extended trip abroad this summer to visit daughter Mrs Helen Mount Nicely and her husband, a Presbyterian missionary in Syria. Mrs Mount has lived quietly at her Shannondalle farm in Montgomery County since her husband’s death, with another daughter also residing nearby.
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James A. Mount
Shelen Mount Nicely
Syria
Woolen goods sale at Wim. H. Block Co. Cheviots and Meltons
Cheviots 50 inches wide all wool pure quality on sale at 00e0s. Cheviot serge 50 inches wide all pure worsted quality on sale at 9c. Meltons 32 inches wide 39c quality on sale at .25c. See display.
Japanese Mattings on Sale in Varied Qualities
Readable catalog note lists Japanese mattings with inlaid stripe designs and large and small patterns offered at 25c and 18c for quality, 35c and 10c for other qualities, indicating a promotional sale with multiple price points. The brief entry emphasizes value and assortment for matting buyers.
Lively Fabric Sale Items Include Canvas and Sateen Offers
A clipped advertisement lists numerous fabric prices and types including elastic canvas, canvassets, linen canvas, mercerized sateen, taffeta, percales, empress cloth and spun glass. Discounts show per yard and whole piece offers, with colors described as fast black and other tones.
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Silesia
Judge Alford Charges Witness With Perjury
John H. Lewis testified before the grand jury and in the justice court about a ticket sale. Judge Alford angrily had him charged with perjury upon doubt he was the seller. Lewis failed to post 1000 dollars bond and remained jailed awaiting grand jury investigation.
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Justice’s Court
John H. Lewis
Alford
Denmark agrees on sale terms of Danish islands to U S
Danish officials have agreed to terms for selling the Danish islands to the United States. The agreement is semi-official and believed satisfactory to the United States.
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Denmark
United States
Jennie Stamm sues for divorce alleging abuse and abandonment
Jennie filed suit Monday for divorce from George D. Stamm stating he beat her and refused support, leaving her to wash for the family. The couple has seven children with similar claims of lack of support mentioned by others.
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Jennie
George D. Stamm
Lizsie
Benj. Wilson
George
Alice Jackson
President Nominates Fowler and Crozier for Posts
Washington February 25 the president announced nominations John H Fowler Colorado to be consul of the United States at Amboy China and Capt Wm Crozier ordinance department to be professor of natural and experimental philosophy at the military academy
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Washington
John H. Fowler
Colorado
United States
Amboy
China
Wm. Crozier
The
Military Academy
Suter and Beavers Arraigned in Lydia Blethen Assault Case
In Portsmouth Ohio on February 25 David Suter and Harry Beavers faced arraignment for assaulting Lydia Blethen. Beavers pleaded guilty and received an indeterminate life sentence at Mansfiéla reformatory. Suter pleaded not guilty and a March 2 trial was scheduled.
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Portsmouth
David Suter
Harry Beavers
Lydia Blethen
Beavers
Grain and livestock prices in Chicago market report
Chicago market update shows wheat up 4 cents May at 1642 165c, corn down slight, oats steady, and varied pork and dairy prices. Live poultry and dressed poultry ranges listed. No. 2 red wheat and white corn prices detailed along with several grade levels and carriage figures. Inspections tallied by grain type and car counts.
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Chicago
Young Americas
Drum, Co
Limburger
Choice
Brick
Tewason
Timothy
Steel stocks rise on Monday in New York trading
In early dealings February 25 the steel sector led gains with American Steel and Wire up 54 percent, Federal Steel up 34 percent, American Hoop up 4 percent, National Steel up 2 percent, and American Tin Plate up 2 percent. The broader market followed the steel rally higher.
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New York
American Steel and Wire
Federal Steel
American Steel
National Steel
American Tin-Plate
Alexander Melaik Wins Malicious Prosecution Case
A superior court jury ruled Monday that Alexander Melaik is not entitled to damages from Kate Ford for alleged malicious prosecution. The case centered on Ford's alleged misinterpretation of duties and declarations in their disputes.
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Alexander. Melaik
Kate Ford
State officers to probe Cincinnati education funds shortage
State officials in Cincinnati launch a formal inquiry into a missing or misappropriated sum exceeding $100000 linked to the local board of education funds. The investigation aims to determine causes and accountability.
Saloon Found Guilty For Sunday Liquor Sale
Jno B Wann of 1201 Kentucky Ave fined 10 for selling liquor on Sunday to men playing cards in his saloon. Ben Hamilton, night watchman on Spring St, loses 3.2 and a meal ticket as a return for his kindness in ban not. Clone bunk inside Saturday.
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Jno. B
Kentucky Ave
Ben Hamilton
Pring-St
Union Stockyards Market Report Indianapolis Feb 25
Cattle receipts 60 shipments fair with quotes for good to prime steers 1 150 to 1 300 lbs and up. cows and calves, common to medium. Hogs receipts 6 200 shipments fair to good classes with prices for feeding steers and heifers. sheep and lambs included with lamb values and stockers.
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Union Stockyards
Indianapolis
Jeteeenese Co
Interstate
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