Fleming Discusses Marconi Trans Atlantic Waves
Prof Fleming at the Royal Institution lecture notes that electric and light waves share bending abilities and travel about 186 100 miles per second. Marconi’s trans Atlantic waves measure about 1000 feet long and must bend around a 110 mile water curvature. He questions whether electric waves can circle the globe, noting water’s opacity and possible air layer opacity at altitude.
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Endowment Rank Board Cuts Death Claims by Half
Co. F. S. Neal, new president of the board of control of the endowment rank, R. of P., has reduced the $500,000 list of unpaid death claims one-half, it is reported. Indiana will be invited to take part in the thirty-eighth anniversary celebration in Chicago, Feb. 19.
Local Social Notes Include Weddings and Gatherings
Col and Mrs William Shaw of Cincinnati stay at the English hotel. Mrs Vicker of 586 Highland Ave will entertain Arsenal Heights club Friday. Mr and Mrs E Morss hosted an after the theater party Thursday night. The Daughters of the Revolution plan a board party January 1 at Brenneke's. Miss Pearl Crull and Leslie J Tomlinson wed Wednesday evening by Rev S B Srimes. Second Presbyterian Young Women’s Missionary Society meets at Mrs De Witt C Griffith on N Alabama St Saturday to elect officers. State weddings include Harriet Campbell and Dr Walter A Hager in South Bend, Gertrude Coffman and Roland Chalfant in Pendleton, Adah Ping and Edward Cullipher.
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Vicker
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Arsenal Heights Club
E. Morss
Daughters of the Revolution
Brenneke’s
Pearl Crull
Leslie J. Tomlinson
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South Bend
Harriet Campbell
Walter A. Hager
Pendleton
Gertrude” ‘Coffman
Roland Chalfant
Adah Ping
Edward Cullipher
Cham blain Stomach & Liver Tablets Endorsement by Cascade Druggist
Prominent Cascade Iowa druggist J H Weber touts Chamblain Stomach and Liver Tablets as a sought after remedy. He notes that repeat buyers are common and urges consumers to ask for the product when feeling dull after meals or bilious, with loss of appetite or constipation. Sold by druggists.
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J. H. Weber
Cascade
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Manning lands ten year lease on Indiana Ave ground
James H. Manning the Western league magnate took a ten year lease on a 450 by 550 foot site on Indiana avenue between Fifteenth and Eighteenth streets in Kansas City. The Milwaukee question reportedly settled as Whitfield secured the old American league park. Western league promises more surprises in days ahead.
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Indiana Ave
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Eighteenth-sts
Milwaukee
Whitfield
Burns Wins Six Round Decision In Chicago Bout
Charley Burns earned a six round decision over Buck Montgomery in Chicago on Thursday night. Burns was dropped in round two but recovered and relentless rushes kept Montgomery from stopping him. This marks Burns fifth straight victory since arriving in Chicago. Charley Wittmer has an offer from New York for a $300 per week road stint as the champion Graeco Roman wrestler. Jim Hall may open an athletic club in Phoenix Arizona.
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Charley Burns
Buck Montgomery
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Burns
Montgomery
Charley Wittmer
New York
Jim Hall
Phoenix
Ariz
Flood shines in California league as infield star
Flood has been delivering a sensational season in the California league and is regarded as one of the best infielders on the diamond with a .30 batting average. Eddie Kolb of Cincinnati is expected to manage the team next season. Cleveland plans spring training in the south. bids come from New Orleans and others. Omaha will start fencing and grading for the new American association park now. The Western league rejected peace overtures from President Hickey Thursday, and the clubs will contest for supremacy.
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Eddie Kolb
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New Orleans
Omaha
Hickey
Roosevelt's old phaeton shipped for his children
The 60 year old phaeton once owned by Roosevelt's father, used by the president as a boy, has been shipped to Washington for Theodore Roosevelt Jr and his siblings. The two seat wagon, repaired and repainted, remains sturdy and easy riding as it did six decades ago.
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Crescens barred from future match races at Charleston track
A large Charleston crowd attended Thursday as Crescens faced an ultimatum from Ketcham declaring he will never race again. The day featured holiday conditions due to the Liberty Bell arrival from Philadelphia and included several upsets, with notable losses for favorites and a notable amateur rider on Robert Gray.
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Liberty Bell
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Jose G
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Sombrero
A. P. Nave
Attica
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London
Dick Croker
Tammany
Butler students debate Irvington annexation
Six Butler students split into three teams will debate the Irvington annexation on January 21 as the Irvington town board listens.
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Amusements at Park Empire Grand and Public Health Note
The Park theater offers Happy Hooligan with Ross Snow playing the tramp and delivering laughs amid limited originality. Empire features A Holiday in Coontown attracting a diverse Thursday crowd. The Grand showcases two highly trained terrier dogs in a standout animal act. A bland health note mentions a household remedy, Electric Off, as advertised by Dr. Thomas.
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Indiana Names 31 Millionaires in 1902 Almanac
The New York almanac for 1902 lists 31 Indiana residents as millionaires. Five are in Indianapolis and seven in Terre Haute, with named individuals including C. W. Fairbanks, James Fowler, Studebaker heirs, and J. M. Studebaker among others.
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Terre Haute
E. F. Claypool
C. W. Fairbanks
Stoughton Fletcher
Volney
Malott
Henry Schnull
Terre Waute
George W. Bennett
Andrew J. Crawford
Demas “Deming, Jr
Crawford Fairbanks
Herman Hulman
W. R. McKeen
Sophia Wheeler
Columbus
Francis T. Crump
Joseph I. Irwin
Fort Wayne
John H. Bass
J. H. Cheney
Greensburg
John E. Robbins
Lafayette
James Fowler
James Murdock
Richmond
William Dudley Foulke
J. M. Westcott
Marion
Philip Matter
Fern
C. H. Brownell
J. O. Cole
E. H. Shirks
Milton Shirks
South Bend
James Oliver
Joseph Oliver
Clementi
Studebaker
J. M. Studebaker
Revolt in Paraguay Captures Asuncion Leaders
A Buenos Aires dispatch says a revolution erupted in Asuncion on Thursday. Col Escurria, war minister, and Senor Moeneo, a cabinet member, promoted the uprising. The troops joined the chaos and President Aceval was taken prisoner.
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Paraguay
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Murderer John Rinkard Told of Supreme Court Refusal
In Michigan City on January 10 1910 War den Reid informed killer John Rinkard that the state supreme court denied a new trial and he will be hanged on January 17 Rinkard offered no surprise and said he desires death In Lafayette Indiana January 10 Tippecane county democrats marked Jackson Day at the Lahr house with Frank B Burke of Indianapolis and Milwaukee Mayor Rose as featured speakers
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Tippécance County
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Indianapolis
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Milwaukee
Three Girls Released From Jail Met By Parade in Reynoldsville
In Reynoldsville on January 10, three fruit mill workers who struck a scab girl were sentenced to eight days in jail. After their release a brass band greeted them and a large parade followed while the judge, a local bank president, faced a bank run and managed to secure funds to meet demands.
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Reynoldsville
Giveen
Columbia Bank Moves to McOunt Building Quarters
The Columbia national bank will relocate to new quarters in the McOunt building on Washington street between Pennsylvania and Meridian streets by Saturday.
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McOunt
Washington St
Pennsylvania
Meridian Sts
Saturdoz
Wabash Republicans Name City Officials
Wabash Indiana January 10 Republicans named a ticket for city government with Dr J B Williams as clerk Fremont McLees as treasurer S A Brown as marshal and C H Lines as another officer in the announced slate.
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Ind
Wabash ‘Re
J.B. Williams
Discovery Claims New Cold Causing Bacillus
The Medicinische Zeitschrift from Vienna reports the discovery of the microceug catarrhalis, described as the bacillus responsible for colds.
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