Repent at Leisure A Hasty Marriage Case
Judge Jaulus refused to annul the marriage of Rhetta Haff and John D Ellis amid a sensational local dispute. Haff, daughter of a Van Buren farmer, says the union followed a flirtation and threats to secrecy.
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Marion
Jaulus
Grant Circuit
Cantrec
Rhetta Haff
William Haff
van Buren
John DD. Ellis
St. Teruis
Phis
Elis
Bits
Eiliic
Tragic double shooting ends in suicide in Flora rumors
The report details a fatal incident where Carl fired on Carrie after a dispute at a church gathering, then shot himself. Flora, a Cincinnati woman, seeks prayers from Rev H M Kendall for love and personal improvement in a letter from a sister.
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Flora
Cincinnati
H. M. Kendall
First Christian Church of
Fraud plot targets unwary Indiana farmers
A gang calling themselves Chicago bankers deceived farmers in Indiana by posing as lenders. They posted a fake legal notice offering a favorable permit, then exploited a vulnerable roofer to lure victims. A suspect identified as a primed intermediary surfaced, linking the scheme to attacks on rural residents.
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Naibamac
Jan Moortimes
Ypore
Brother Seeks Heir in Canada Man’s Death Impacts Estate
Ploeg J U McIntire of Monteat Canada arrives seeking his brother Michael to divide their late father’s estate. He learns Michael died in Indianapolis recently and was brought here for burial. Estate valued in the thousands. Christmas plans for their widow mother change with the accident news.
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Ploeg
J.u. McIntire
Monteat
Canada
Michael
Meo
Focal
Michaels
Indianapolis
Bready
Melhoure
Willis Alph Claims Electric Powers At Indianapolis Station
Indianapolis police report Willis Alph, held at the station, claiming a wondrous electric power. He says a machine on his fingers can protect him and warns others away as he walks, fearful of water and imagining wires charging him.
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Indianapolis
Willis Alph
Amy
CHANGE IN CABINET Henry C Payne to Succeed Charles Emory Smith
Washington dispatch reports Henry C Payne of Wisconsin will succeed Charles Emory Smith as Postmaster General after Smith’s resignation. The move is viewed as a gain for President Roosevelt and reflects close ties with Senator Hanna. Rumors mention potential further changes, including Secretary of State Gage retirement and replacements discussed among officials.
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Washington
Henry C. Payne
Wiscorsin
Charles Emory Smith
Philadelphia
Smith
Payne
Roosevelt
Hanns
Republican National Committee
Hasta
Lhitcheuck
Peet
Secon
Rensesede
Reputs Saath
Ieee
Oretire
Kousaat
Chicago
Oredd Otha
Myron TD Herrick
Cleve
Gage
Roeto
Reats
dJude
Schley Not Content With Woes and Courtroom Clash
A fragmented report details WV woes and political tensions around Schley. The piece notes Congressman 40 Merl Teague present, Admira Poytiar, and a push to address public statements and legal actions at the state level.
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Speenix Schlex
Roaviner
Miro
Dra Avro
Merl Teague
Reed
Sos
Uorstaedd Meriter, Acnvto. Rebiey
Fueh
Gyghy
Claim to vast lake shore tracts contested in Chicago area
Claimants dispute ownership of lake shore property east of the survey line from Indiana to Wisconsin, including holdings by Illinois Central Railroad and Illinois Steel. North shore contenders list Jaco Nine, BE H Pickering, and M P Benson. south shore claimants name R D Marks and S M Biddison.
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Chicago
Lake Shore
Ist
Indiana
Wisconsin
Ilinois Central Railroad
Hitnois Steel Company
North Shore
Jaco
BE. H. Pickering
M. P. Benson
South Shore
Hay-Pauncefote Canal Treaty Ratified by Senate
The Senate approved the Hay-Pauncefote isthmian canal treaty by a 73 to 6 vote after nearly five hours of closed door debate. Key speeches came from Senator Telleb and Senators Clay Pairbanks McCumber McLaurin Culberson Mallory Mason Tillman Bacon and Bate with Clay among those favorable.
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Washington
Senate
Clay
Pairbanks
McCumber
McLaurin
Mississippi
Culberson
Mallory
Mason
Tillman
Bacon
Bate
Harmony Plan for Labor and Capital Proposal Unveiled
In New York a conference between labor and capital leaders agreed to form a 36 member executive committee from organized labor industry and finance plus public figures. Samuel Gompers lauded the plan while Archbishop Ireland and others urged a broader industrial brotherhood and justice.
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New York
Bar
Capital
Anl
Oscar Serius
Ralph M. Masley
Archbishop Ireland
Hanna
Samuel Gothpers
Mitchel
United Mine Workers
Frank P. Sargent
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
American Federation of Labor
Atte
Coanferey
Samuel Gompers
Federation
Coul
Irelat
Palestine
Murdered by Burglar in Pittsburg Leader in Church Work
Mrs Harriet Murphy a prominent church and Wingsley House Fund treasurer was shot at her home on Faust End New Howe Street around 2 AM Tuesday by a porch climbing burglar. Police believe the intruder escaped. no valuables missing and the motive unclear.
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Pittsburg
Herriet BP. Murphy
Wingsley House Fund
Nuell Howe Street
Faust End
Efe
Miss Murphy
Printer Presley Found Dead in Washington Suicide Case
Samuel Presley a 39 year old Washington printer was found dead in his room at 1119 K street his death ruled suicide by illuminating gas He had left burial letters for Many Louisiana A key to Mrs Dennis vestibule door was found with him A local boy identified Presley as the man seen near Mrs Dennis house after an attempted murder and a matching hat and stains on his garments were noted
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Washington
Samuel
Presley
K Street
Ada Tjilbert Dennis
Many
Dennis
Rich Field for Mormona Cumberland special
It is estimated that the Mormons have made 3,000 converts in the mountain counties of New Virginia this year.
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Cumberland
Virginia
Rivers rage across New York as storms flood towns
Severe warm rain and high winds sweep New York State causing widespread flooding. Cities like Painted Post Ithaca Syracuse and Binghamton suffer inundations with destroyed tracks bridges and power losses. Dozens rescued as rivers overflow and trains halted across the region.
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New York
New York State
New York City
Corning
Chemung
Canistey
Painted Post
Erie
Lackawenna
New York Central
Ithaca
ATP
Lehigh Valley and
Lackawanna
Percy Field
Corneil University
University
Syracuse
Onoundaga Creek
Binghamton
Chenango
Albany
Middletown
Rome
Mohawk
ST. Ful
Canada Creek
Herkimer
Schenectady
Lehigh Valley Railway
Auburn
Camps of Death Report on South Africa Camps
The blue book details South Africa concentration camps deaths for October and November. Whites total 3 156 in October and 2 807 in November with most victims being children. six months total 13 41. Colored deaths number 1 308 in two months and official plans to break up camps are outlined by War Secretary Brodrick.
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Loundon
Cxble
South Africa
Brodrick
Capital Stock Report Records 1,343 Charters Filed
Texas Secretary of State reports 1,343 charters filed in the year ending December 31 with total capital stock of 277,088,000. The Austin special filing outlines unprecedented charter activity in the state’s corporate history.
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Texas
Austin
Tex
Secretary of State
Abercrombie’s Work Quietly Opens Alaska to Trade and War
Major W R Abercrombie arrives in Seattle after directing U S exploration in Copper River valley Alaska. His efforts built a military road 264 miles into the interior and 170 miles of telegraph line from Valdes, with $121000 spent and gold valued at $160000 recovered. He reports vast copper ore and other minerals and agricultural resources awaiting development.
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Seattle
Wash
W. R. Abercrombie
United States
Copper River Valley
Alaska
Thirteenth Infantry
Philippines
Abercrombie
Valdes
Yukon
Dewey Stirs Schley Case With Minority Report
Admiral Dewey submits a minority opinion in the Schley court of inquiry, crediting Schley with the Santiago victory while criticizing other aspects. The majority condemns Schley on most counts, raising political sparks and prompting possible congressional scrutiny.
Mrs Bonine Acquitted In Murder Trial
After a four week trial, Mrs Lolanda Bonine was found not guilty of murdering James Seymour Ayres. The packed courtroom erupted in cheers as the verdict was announced and Bonine received gifts of support from the crowd.
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Washington
Lolanda Bonine
James Seymour Ayres
Croker Party Visits Lexington Ahead of French Lick Trip
Richard Croker accompanied by Senator Murphy David Gideon and Quarantine Inspector Corsby of New York visits Lexington Kentucky on Sunday en route to French Lick Springs Indiana. They tour W S Barnes Melbourne stud where Croker's Bellario and Beau Gallant winter. The group plans to remolment at the health resort.
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Richard Croker
Lexington
Senator Murphy
David Gideon
Corsby
New York
French Lick
Springs
Ind
W. S. Barnes
Melbourne Stud
Croker
Bellario
Beau Gallant
War Clouds Over Colombia Venezuela Tension Rises
Washington dispatch reports imminent hostilities between Colombia and Venezuela as arms reach Colon. A British steamer Ban Righ, suspected of arming Boers, is chartered by Colombia and near Colon ready to distribute arms to troops, signaling a possible outbreak of fighting.
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Washington
Colombia
Venezuela
Ban Righ
South Africa
Colon
Window glass price raise efforts in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg a strong effort aims to stop price cutting and push a higher rate starting January 1. The renewal of the selling agreement between the American Window Glass Company and the Independent Glass Company keeps glass sold to the National Window Glass Jobbers' Association. Representatives seek outside manufacturer cooperation to secure a higher January price.
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Pittsburg
Special
American Window Glass Company
Independent Glass Company
National
Window Glass Jobbers’ Association
Boers accused of killing natives in cold blood
London dispatch reports Lord Kitchener's War Office statement detailing thirty seven killings of natives by Boer forces over a year. The cases include executions after informal court martials and alleged spying, aiming to hide Boer commando movements.
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London
Lord Kitchener
War Office
West Virginia Town Burns 65 Businesses and 15 Homes
A Saturday night fire in Salem West Virginia destroyed sixty five business houses and fifteen residences causing about 500000 dollars in damage. An estimated 250 people are left homeless though no fatalities are reported. The blaze damaged the business district including the SEEKER office.
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Salem
W. Va
Seeker Office
Maryland congressmen plan vindication for Admiral Schley
Washington special reports Maryland members of Congress joined by Gen Felix Agnus and Sen McComas at a dinner to decide on a resolution. The measure would thank Admiral Schley for Santiago and elevate him to rear admiral on active list with pay and emoluments, with possible move to promote him to vice admiral. Resolutions would be introduced in both houses and pushed for early action.
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Washington
Maryland
Congress
W. S. Schley
Felix Agnus
Senator McComas
House
Santiago
Dewey
Court of Inquiry
Schley
McComas
Senate
Mudd
A A. M. Teague
Admiral Schley
Juror Awards Damages in Miss Frizzell Libel Suit
The jury awarded Miss Agnes Frizzell $14,000 in her libel suit against J. C. Root and Woodmen of the World leaders over a Tidings article about a tombstone for a tornado victim’s grave in Arkansas. The decision comes after a contention sparked by publication of the alleged libel.
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Woodmen
Omaha
Agnes Frizzell
J. C. Root
Woodmen of the World
Miss Frizzell
Arkansas
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