Gold Trust Forming in London Aims to Control World Output
Report from London states Alfred Beit leads a proposed global gold trust. J B Robinson and Australian and South African interests tier with British control of many Klondike mines. The group reportedly seeks seven eighths of world gold production, eyeing Straton's Independence Mine for acquisition.
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J. EB. Robinson
London
Gold Trust
South Africa
J. B
Trust
Wehrner, Bell &Co
United States
Stratton
Independence Mine
Germans Seize Treasure Cargo From British Steamer Irene
At Taku the German crew boarded the Chinese steamer Irene and demanded two boxes of treasure for Forbes & Co. of Tientsin. When denied, they hoisted the German flag, took control of the vessel, and confiscated its cargo.
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Taku
Irene
Forbes & Co
Tien-Tsin
Train wreck toll narrows to one death reports from Ohio river disaster
Pittsburg telegram says Express messenger Casey is the only fatality as wreckage of No. 501 remains submerged. Engineers Cougenhaur and A Cougenhour are badly injured and likely to die. Baggagemaster Allen and Conductor Connell suffer severe injuries with others harmed.
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Casey
Cougenhaur
Cleveland
A. Cougenhour
James A. Allen
Pittsburg
Frank Connell
John Taylor
Pullman
Mellwaine
Trach
Ohio River
Train wreck claims lives in Alabama near Horse Creek
An engine on a west bound freight train of the K M B railway jumped the track near Horse Creek in Birmingham. Will Jones colored section man was crushed to death. Engineer Jessé Wilder fireman Will Jones and brakeman Frank Bonner were seriously injured.
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Birmingham
Ala
Horse Creek
Will Jones
Jessé Wilder
Frank Bonner
Steeple climber falls 65 feet injuring leg
Mathew Schneider fell 65 feet while working on a church steeple in Chicago. He suffered a broken leg but no other injuries were reported.
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Chicago
Mathew Schneider
Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Endorsed for Household Coughs
An aged advertisement urges keeping Dr Bull's Cough Syrup in every home. It touts the remedy as best for coughs and related ailments, noting its suitability for a slipping cough and urging purchase with a price reference.
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Indiana
Reverend Boxell Dying After Excessive Talking in Indiana
Muncie Indiana November 28 Rev George W Boxell 67 is dying at his home from throat trouble blamed on talking too much Physicians say Boxell reputed to have preached the most funeral sermons in Indiana totaling 2 583 His aged 95 year old father a preacher watches at the bedside.
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Indiana News
Muncie, Ind
George W. Boxell
Muncie
Boxell
Indiana
Cigar stores face shutdown as slot and owl machines banned
In Crawfordsville Indiana on November 28 an edict shut down slot and owl machines across town. Owners face heavy fines and many small cigar stores may close. Checks issued by each house were honored at a central saloon clearing house each Monday for redemption.
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Spi
Notable Kokomo Blue Law Debate and Trade Union Tensions
A Kokomo incident sparks debate over blue laws as police orders to merchants are claimed to be misunderstood. The scene involves the cutters and flatteners unions with 300 members, signaling potential growth. Public opinion leans toward enforcing saloon and gambling restrictions.
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Kokomo
Rathbone Sees Exoneration as Cuban Postal Cases Move Toward Trial
In Havana on November 2, Rathbone and ex-Postmaster Thompson, among other former posts officials, face renewed post fraud charges linked to C F W Neeley. Horatio Reubens replaces prior prosecutors with plans to bring Neeley to trial in Cuba, while Rathbone hints at reinstatement.
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Neeley
Havana
Rathbone
Thompson
Post Office
C. F. W. Neeley
Roor
Horatio Reubens
Tne
Reubens
Cuba
Hoosiers Seek Site in Tennessee for Indiana Colony
A party of wealthy Indiana capitalists arrives in Chattanooga to locate a colony for 50 Indiana families. Leading figures include George J. Cronanberger A Lutz O T Herff and A L Brown of Milford with W J Hurlbut Southern Railway land and industrial agent guiding the inquiry.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Indiana
George J. Cronanberger
A. Lutz
T. Herff
A. L. Brown
Milford
Ind
W. J. Hurlbut
The
Southern Railway
Two Richmond Weddings Highlight Indiana Notables
In Richmond on Wednesday noon Prof Henry Thew Stephenson of Indiana University and author of Trooper Von Volkenberg married Agnes Reynolds at St Pauls church. Later Rev Allen Jay and Naomi Harrison, prominent Friends society members, will wed at the bride’s home in a ceremony honoring Indiana yearly meeting.
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Richmond
Ind
Henry Thew Stephenson
Indiana University
Trooper von Volkenberg
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Agnes Reynolds
Margaret Reynolds
Allen Jay
Naomi Harrison
Friends’ Society
Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends
Multiple Indiana News Briefs Prompt Local Motions and Crimes
Various short items report political appointments and resignations, deaths, legal actions, strikes, fires, and rail investments across Indiana. Notable notes include Miles K. Moffett named post master at Connersville, Comptroller Tracewell possibly resigning to practice law in Evansville, and a Paragon shirtwaist strike settling on a new wage scale. Additional items concern a suicide near Hartford City, a fatality near Muncie, and railroad depot spending by Clover Leaf.
Man Beats Wife, Kills Infant Then Sets Bed Ablaze
In Scofield Utah on November 28 Richard Smith beat his wife near death and fatally injured a 3 month old child with a skull fracture. He wrapped the bed with clothing then saturated it with kerosene and ignited a blaze that neighbors extinguished in time. Neighbor Jacob Kangas allegedly attacked his own family during the same incident.
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Scofield
Utah
Richard Smith
Smith
Jacob Kangas
King's Daughters plan day nursery for working women
The Hope circle of King's Daughters seeks subscriptions and a suitable building in a poor district to start a day nursery for children of working women by January 1. Mrs. Thomas B. Mastmay notes initial fundraising via a December 12 Propylaeum entertainment, aiming for a self supporting operation with paid weekly fees for those who can, and free care for the neediest.
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Hope Circle
King’s Daughters
Thomas B. Mastmay
Propylaeum
President McKinley Opposes Extra Session Warning
Washington November 28 President McKinley has told congressmen he does not desire an extra session. The statement signals the administration preference for proceeding on current legislative business.
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Wastilington
McKinley
State House Custodian Seeks Funds for New Carpets
Custodian West requests Governor Mount to recommend an appropriation of about 1300 dollars for new carpets in the state house and senate chambers ahead of the next session. The report notes preparations and a focus on restoring the historic interiors.
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West
State House
House
Senate
Century Club
Denison Cafe
Virgil H. Lockwood
Frank Ballenger
Allen Wood
W. W. Thornton
William F. Elliott
George C. Calvert
Herbert Folz
incendiary fire endangers six story tenement children
New York officials report Morris and Samuel Sarvatsky, two young children, severely burned in an incendiary fire at 113-117 Dssex street in a six story tenement at 6 am. Their father rescued the pair by carrying them to the roof. Gussie Gartsener and Ray Nathan were injured but not seriously. The blaze caused about 5000 dollars in losses.
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Samuel Sarvatsky
Dssex-st
Sarvatsky
Gussie Gartsener
Ray Nathan
Uncle Tom Show Stolen From Parkersburg Venue
Parkersburg West Virginia November 8. A theft occurred Tuesday night when the Uncle Tom's Cabin show including scenery wardrobes and Littl Eva was stolen and sent toward Athens. Proprietor Manyon pursued the culprits.
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Athens
Manyon
Vanity Fair The Manual High School Building Prep
The senior class plans a Friday afternoon and night Vanity Fair event with a musical program and dancing. A fancy fair features booths including Indian village, Japanese and Arabian tents, and a palmist. Alumni reception and concerts include Miss Adam and others.
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Manual Training High School
Hykyas
Hana Batakes
Shykes
Miss Adam
Misa Igleman
Miss Richardson
Mamie
Clara Leonard
Piel
Percy Pfaff
Mannerchir Quartette
City Markets Indianapolis November provisions price list
A detailed city market column lists smoked meats and various cuts with prices per pound and per barrel, including hams, bacon, sausage, lard, and fresh pork. Vegetables, fruits, nuts and candies, canned goods, canned fruits, and oysters with unit prices and bulk rates follow, plus dried seeds, grain, baking supplies, tea and spices, and butter and dairy items with per unit or per bag costs.
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California
Indiana
Bermuda
Florida
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Alfred Best
Combine
Alfred Beit
Firm of
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Beit
Australia
Pekin
Shanghai
Navy
Pittsburg, Pa
Beaver
Crawfordsville, Ind
Wayne
Pennnsylvania
Anderson ‘Glass
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Cutters’ League and Flatteners’ Association
L. A. 300
Hoosiers
Tennessee
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Kankakee Marshes
Miles K. Moffett
Connersville
James Watson
Elijah Madden
Vincennes
Republic Iron and Steel Mills
Terre Haute
Anderson High School
Clinton County
Paragon
Tori Wayne
la Roche Co-Operative
Matthews
Henry Haynie
Evansville
Parks M. Martin
William Pegden
Marion
Irvin Dye
George Brown
Martinsville
Hamilton Miles
Hartford City
Durbin
Williamstown
Mass
Col. Durbin
Clover Leaf Railroad
Frankfort
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Charleston
Frank Williams
Anderson
George C. Clark
Rushville
Clark
Landis
M. J. Maree
Fremont, Neb
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Pearson
Pharmeaciat
Juganapolis
Virginia Ave
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Olive and
6Th Sts
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Indianapolis
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San Ae
King's Daughters
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M’kinley
New York
Uncle Tom
Parkersburg
W. Va
Vanity Fair
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City Markets
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Ideal
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