Arrested Banker Promises to Pay Debts With Time
Edmund Palmer, whose banks in Desplaines Ashley and Ellettsville have failed with liabilities around 80000, is jailed at Ashley on unsatisfied claims of 40000. He claims given time to execute liquid air ventures will enable full creditor payment. His attorney argues liquid air interest excuses actions and prosecutors report Palmer dodges questions with enthusiasm for his project.
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Chicago
Edmund Palmer
Desplaines
Ashley, N1
Ellettsville
Ind
Ashley
Palmer
Bride Sees Husband Kill Himself in Tennessee
In Memphis on February 28 Josiah Dejoach, son of a former Memphis postmaster, shot himself in the head in the presence of his wife whom he married less than six months ago. Depression over recent family deaths triggered the act, followed by a string of misfortune that left only his mother and himself. He had learned his mother was dying at St Joseph's hospital and, overwhelmed, fired a pistol into his brain.
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Memphis
Garfield
Will Deloach
Howard Deloach
Josiah
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Bride Dies Before Wedding in Bowling Green
News reaches Bowling Green of the marriage of John Harmon Crossman of Cus tor to Miss Leona Davis of Binghamton. It is believed she died during the hastily completed ceremony after insistence on marrying despite illness.
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Bowling Green, CO
John Harmon Crossman
Custor
Leona Davis
Binghamton
Crossman
Washington
Davis
Board of Trade Wins Quotation Settlement
Chicago Feb 28 It was reported the quotation question has been settled by the board of trade with Western Union company attorneys in New York and board officials ordered to close the matter Western Union to pay 30000 annually and submit a list of its subscribers to the board of trade
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New York
Board of ‘Trade
The
Western Union
Turkiye deploys 50,000 troops to Macedonia frontier
Constantinople reports the sultan acting on foreign advice has ordered 50,000 troops concentrated on the Bulgarian frontier to suppress the anti Turkish movement in Macedonia. The move aims to deter disaffected populations along the border under powers’ guidance.
Sampson Morgan Muss States Senate Action
East Iington February 28. In the senate the resolution directing the Secretary of the navy to transmit matters relating to the application of Gunner Morgan to be examined for advancement and the adverse endorsement of Admiral Sampson was agreed to.
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East
Iington
of Allen
Secretary of the Navy
Morgan
Sampson
Mrs Mackay Escapes Injury After City Cab Crash
New York reports Mrs Clarence Mackay was thrown from a cab in a collision with a Twenty-eighth Street streetcar at Twenty-eighth Street and Fifth Avenue. The cab overturned and the driver was ejected and killed. The motorman was trapped in the wreckage.
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New York
Clarence Mackay
Carnegie to be asked for 50000 library gift in Muncie
In Muncie Indiana on February 28 a public library fund drive seeks a 50000 donation from Andrew Carnegie. The report also notes a marriage of Missine Wilson to Mr Channing Moore Ward performed by Bishop Francis and mentions the planned dismantling of the Midland steel works with eight hundred workers affected as a new billion dollar steel combine is formed.
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Muncie
Ind
Andrew Carnegie
Missine -Wilson
Channing Moore ‘Ward
Francis
Midland Steel Works
Silion-Dollar Steel Combine
Davis Sts Ripling in the Shade
Webster Davis former assistant secretary of the interior sells his Boer War manuscript for 180000 dollars to a New York syndicate. The 70000 word work prices at about 2.58 dollars per word and will be translated into German French Russian Dutch and Spanish.
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Kansas City, Mo
Webster Davis
Assisant
New York
Kipling
Young Woman Ada Osborn Found Dead in Bed
The coroner reports tuberculosis as the cause of death for Ada F Osborn 23 of 921 Olive street found dead in bed Thursday morning. She had been ill for months but not believed seriously ill.
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Ada F. Osbborn
Olive St
What the courts can learn from the press moral lessons
St Clair McKelway spoke at a Brooklyn bar association dinner on February 28 about what courts can learn from journalism He argued that press history shows how fundamental principles and moral right shape human dispute and government He said newspapers reflect perishable power while justice candor fairness and self respect endure and that judges whether temporary or timeless embody the same distinction
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New York
St. Clair McKelway
Brooklyn Bar Association
Lentz Fronts Record Attack on Henderson Speeches
Ohioan John J. Lentz has driven a front-page display in the Congressional Record, blasting Speaker Henderson’s tactics and the Republican administration. His two speeches argue against Hanna’s U.S. Senate victory and backroom shifts in the Ohio legislature, invoking “tyranny of the majority” and equal rights as core theses across 15 pages.
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Washington
John J. Lentz
Ohio
Henderson
Hanna
United States Senate
Ad censor bill proposed in Springfield legislature
A bill to censor newspaper advertisements was introduced in the house on Thursday. It authorizes a state censor appointed by the governor at 3000 dollars yearly, with up to five deputies at five dollars a day to block sensational or untruthful ads, with fines and imprisonment for violations.
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Springfield
Gold Democrats Rewarded for Overstreet Support
Dr. Francis M. Pickens of 3024 N. Illinois St. is named pension examiner on Overstreet’s recommendation, a move described as a reward to the Gold Democrats for backing Mr. Overstreet. He is the brother of attorney Samuel O. Pickens, a Gold Democrat leader.
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N. Tlinoisst
Congressman Overstreet
Sam
Uel O. Pickens
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S. O. Pickens
Old Soldiers May Still Be In Line At McKinley Parade
Washington Feb 28 The civil and Spanish War veterans who threatened to skip the inaugural parade over not receiving desired posts may end up in line. The Twenty third Ohio escort unit will not attend and Grand Marshal Greene offers to seat 30 veterans from each society in the escort to placate the disaffected groups.
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Washington
Twenty-third Ohio
Grand Marshal Greene
Sickles
Veterans’ Organization
Greene
Moser Trial Resumes in Pekin Quadruple Murder Case
In Pekin Illinois on February 28 the Sam Moser murder trial resumed after Juror Miller recovered from the attack that halted proceedings. Dan Moser testified that his brother’s mind was affected and that he once attempted suicide by jumping into a well. Christ Moser also attempted suicide by leaping from a second story window. The witness said Dan had been confined in an Iowa asylum for months, and claimed the Amish church persecutions caused the mental illness.
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Ill
Sam Moser
Miller
Dan Moser
Christ
Iowa
Ripper Section Sparks House Melee in Pittsburg Charter Debate
In Harrisburg on February 28, during debate on a new Pittsburg charter, the house clashed as Speaker Marshall ordered the sergeant at arms to seat Representative Hosack who sought recognition. An uproar followed with blows exchanged before order was restored and the ripper section adopted.
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Harrisburg
House of the
Ripper
Pittsburg
Marshall
Hosack
Slugs Instead of Gold in Bearden Bank Robbery Attempt
Bearden arrested in Bonner Springs Kansas after attempting to extort $1,000 from Cashier Frank Warner of a local bank. He threatened to kill Warner and his family in letters. Arrest followed as he fled with a bag of slugs he believed to be gold left at a pickup spot.
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Bonner Springs
Kas
M. D. Bearden
Frank Warner
Warner
Bearden
Senate acts on river and harbor bill after assembling
Washington report notes that the senate, shortly after assembling on Thursday, began consideration of the river and harbor bill. The action marks the start of debate on federal funding for waterways and harbor improvements.
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Washington
The
City Life Briefs and Local Notices
Police urge spring uniform overhauls at the station. Ralph Pollard seeks 5000 dollars from William H Messenger for injuries from a furniture wagon during carnival week. YMCA junior social Friday night near the red lamp with Mr Netshbors speaking on war life in India and music. Red apples on tap.
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Ralph Pollard
Wiliam H. Messenger
Netshbors
India
Saloon smashing by Markleville women shocks town
In Markleville Indiana on Monday night Mrs Gzro Lewis destroyed Joseph Hendricks saloon after her husband was found there and Mrs Lou Boran hauled her husband from another saloon, forcing him across her knees and paddling him with a board. Other women guided their men home by car.
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Anderson
Ind
Markleville
Gzro Lewis
Joseph Hendricks
Lou Boran
Union Stockyards Report from Indianapolis Sale Day
Union Stockyards Indianapolis reports cattle hogs and sheep receipts totals with pricing by grade. Good to prime cattle and heavy hogs lead the day while wheat oats and hay futures move in firmer or weaker ranges across filtered bids.
Chicago grain and livestock prices fall and rise on Feb 28
Wheat slipped four and a half to five percent for May delivery while corn advanced about a half to five percent. Oats held near 25 1/4 to 25 1/2 cents May. Provisions showed May pork around 14.12 to 14.02, lard near 7.50 to 7.42, ribs at 7.07 to 7.00. Eggs firm at 11 to 16 1/2 cents. butter ranges across several grades from 12 to 23 4 cents. cheese prices listed for multiple varieties. Live poultry and dressed poultry prices varied, with turkeys around 6 4/4 to 9 1/4 cents per pound and chickens near 8 1/4 to 9 cents. Oats unchanged at May at 2 25 1/2 cents.
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Chicago
Young Americas
Shot His Sweetheart and Self in Colorado Cabin
In a lonely cabin a mile south of La Junta on Wednesday, the bodies of Adrian Taylor and Louis Burch were found. The coroner's jury ruled Taylor was shot by Burch, who then killed himself with the revolver. The tragedy divided both families.
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Lajunta
Col
Adrian Taylor
Louis Burch
Grape Nuts Proveda Spring Fever Cure Claims
A school teacher and boarder recounts how Grape Nuts transformed her health after spring fever symptoms. She notes headaches fading, appetite improving, and sleep returning to normal after starting the cereal for breakfast. The letter extols Grape Nuts as a strong meal aiding work and vigor.
Rublee to Succeed Wildman as Hong Kong Consul General
Washington February 28 state department announces William A Rublee former Milwaukee Sentinel editor will be nominated to succeed Rounseville Wildman as consul general to Hong Kong Rublee Yale educated about 40 years old and previously consul at Prague Austria under President Harrison
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State Department
William A. Rublee
Milwaukee Sentinel
Rounseville Wildman
Hong Kong
Rublee
Yale
Harrison
Prague
Austria
University women to stage March circus at Kelly hall
Chicago February 23 The young women of Kelly hall at Chicago university will present a circus on March 9 with university sanction. Only girls from other halls will be invited to attend, and preparations are underway.
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Chicago
Kelly
Chicago University
Pan American Buffalo Line opening planned in 1901
Laxative Bromo Quinine removes the cause. The Pan American Buffalo Line will open May 5, 1901 with through passenger service from Indianapolis via Pennsylvania and Erie lines through Columbus and Akron. For particulars, write W W Richardson Indianapolis Ind. Tickets include 10 Washington and Return 16 Via C K D B and D S W B O. Tickets on sale March 1 2 and final return limit March 8.
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Pennsylvania and Erie
Columbus
Akron
W. W. Richardson
D. P. Agt
Ind
C. K
Inauguration Travel: McKinsey Tickets from Indianapolis
For President McKinsey’s inauguration the round trip from Indianapolis costs $16 with tickets on March 1 2 and 3 and return by March 8. Four daily trains depart at 3 35 am 8 25 am 3 05 pm and 7 10 pm. Train No 20 offers a Washington sleeper and dining car with midday arrival to locate at leisure. For berths or information contact W W Richardson D P A Indianapolis.
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McKinsey
Pennsylvania
Indianapolis
Inianapolis
Washington
W. W. Richardson
Ladianapoulis
Auction Advertisement From Denison House Block Notice
A brief classified notice located in the Denison house block at 109 E. chlo area invites responses by postal card or telephone. The ad mentions a price of 30 dollars for both new and old items, with an emphasis on sending liners.
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Denison House
E. ‘Chloat
Hose Advertises Full Fashioned Ladies and Misses Stockings
An advertisement promotes hose for ladies and misses in fast black cotton with double soles and heels. It notes seconds of the 25 cent quality and lists a product code 32446.
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Jersey
Interstate Stock Yards cattle and lamb quotations for Feb 23
At Indiana polis Interstate Stock Yards reports cattle receipts around 4000 with light shipments. Prices vary by class from good to prime steers 3.10 to 5.35 per hundredweight and cows 2.00 to 4.50, with veals goats lambs and sheep listed under market headings. Lambs and sheep quotations show good to choice ranges from 3.25 to 6.48 per hundredweight.
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Indianapolis
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