Sudden Braemer Charge Shocks Cincinnati Packing Firm
In Cincinnati Theodore Braemer, longtime secretary and treasurer of J. F. Schroth Packing, faces sensational reports of a possible $160,000 to $400,000 deficit spanning 20 years. He has turned $72,009 in property to his attorneys as experts probe the books, while heirs and firm counsel await findings and a public statement.
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Cincinnati
Theodore Braemer
J. & F. Schroth Packing Company
Braemer
Harlan Cleveland
Jos. W. O’hara
J. &. F. Schroth Company
Schroths
John Schroth
Carl Nippert
Nippert
Columbus
John W. O'Hara
Hammond
Neely's Bank Deposits Highlight Cuban Postal Trials
Havana January 23 The government case shows C F W Neely ex chief of the Cuban postal bureau of finance arrived in Havana nearly broke in December 1899 and between then and January 1900 deposited 43700 in Muncie Indiana bank as part of the Cuban postal fraud trials.
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Havana
Post Office
C. F. W. Neely
Cuban Postal Bureau of Finance
Muncie
Ind
Split in American Bowling Congress Delegates Walk Out
Eastern delegates left the convention in a body after refusing to participate in the session. Proxies proved the rock of contention as the annual meeting began in Buffalo. Washington records note the dispute amid a heat wave and lighthearted interjections.
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Buffalo
Jen
American Bowling Congress
Fist-Throwing Democrat Shifts Vote in Manila Bill Fight
Washington January 23 A heated House debate over a 500000 Manila post appropriation saw New York Democrat Mr Cummings vote with Republicans prompting clashes with peers. The session featured partisan cheers and a late tribute to the late President McKinley as the Senate moved slowly on Philippine tariff and a commerce department bill.
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Washington
House
Manila
Cannon
Philippines
Richardson
Williams
Mississippi
Dearmond
Missouri
Appropriations Committee
Cummings
New York
Mr. Watson
McKinley
Senate
Department of Commerce
Relief Fund Gathers For Chilpancingo Earthquake Victims
Relief efforts rise in Mexico City as Americans and British residents collect subscriptions for Chilpancingo quake victims. Three women died in the Church of San Jose Chilapa. a bystander perished beneath a collapsing tower during the tremor. Governor Mora and family shelter in a stable with a temporary dwelling, and he pledges 30000 for rebuilding.
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Mexico City
Chilpancingo
Church of San Jose
Chilapa
Mora
Ten escaped prisoners locked in two 6x8 foot dungeons
Washington Prison near Tacoma reports ten of eleven McNeill Island penitentiary escapees recaptured. They are confined in two small dungeons with five men each, one inmate too ill for dungeon placement. Captured convicts were underfed until night and will remain jailed for at least 15 days. Dungeons have no bedding and stand six feet high.
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Washington
Tacoma
Wash
McNeill Island
Congratulatory Measure Endorsed by Pan American Conference
In Mexico City on January 23 the Pan American conference adopted resolutions urging preservation of archaeological remains, endorsing the St. Louis Louisiana Purchase exposition, arranging a congratulatory message to Buffalo exposition officials, praising the Pan American copyright effort, and approving an inter oceanic canal.
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Mexico City
St. Louis
Hamilton County Aroused Over Assassination Probe
Noblesville Ind January 23 The Hamilton county council appropriated 1000 dollars for the arrest and conviction of the assassin of John E Seay who was shot and killed in the Model mill four weeks ago Ralph Kane directs the investigation after Judge Neal appointed him when Prosecutor Beals withdrew because of his relation to Fodrea who sits under heavy suspicion of the crime
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Hamilton County
Noblesville
Ind
Hamilton County Council
John E. Seay
Ralph Kane
Neal
Beals
Fodrea
Canal project overrun shocks national budget
Secretary Root submitted Major J H Willard report showing the Wlinola and Mississippi canal will cost about 2,000,000 more than the 6,025,000 estimate. Increased expense attributed to rights of way and improved construction plans.
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Washington
Root
Congress
J. H. Willard
Chicago
Wlinola and Mississippi Canal
Strike Settled Concessions Granted for Pay Rise
Jeffersonville Ind Jan 23 25 body builders at American Car and Foundry plant struck 600 workers quit. Settlement after conference between International Wood workers of America president Mulecahay and company officials. Strikers ratified last night. Workers gain higher pay on disputed work while superintendent remains. plant reserves future decision on replacements.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
American Car and Foundry Company
Mulecahay
International Woodworkers of America
Car Company
Terre Haute Street Car Strike Update In 1920s
In Terre Haute Indiana on January 23 the street car strike remains unchanged with cars running empty. Spotters relay names of riders to the strike committee and a boycott plans to pressure patrons. Labor leaders warn if the company resumes full service similar actions may spread to other employers.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Central Labor Union
Brazil's Big Meeting in Brazil Indiana
Brazil Ind Jan 23 A large labor demonstration drew one of the biggest turnouts in years amid a street car strike. Speakers included Ben Tillett fraternal delegate of British trades unions Mother Jones of Chicago and C O Pratt national vice president of the street railway union. Debs was absent due to a relative's death.
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Brazil
Ind
Eugene Debs
Ben Tillett
England
Jones
Chicago
C. O. Pratt
Cleveland, Q
The
Street Railway Union
Assaulted the Prosecutor in Covington Kingman case
Frank Bingham deputy prosecuting attorney was attacked by Grant Ratcliff saloon keeper in Kingman while gathering liquor case evidence. He sustained nine gashes on the head and three on the face from a blunt instrument but is expected to recover. The incident marks the third criminal case from Kingman this month after two murders.
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Covington
Ind
Frank Bingham
Kingman
Grant Ratcliff
Bingham
Old Grudge Revived in Goshen Assault at Saloon
In Goshen Indiana on January 23 Sears Gardner a local horse buyer assaultedAttorney Henry C Dodge of Elkhart in the Hascall House saloon. The long standing dispute of twenty years led to the attack and Dodge required ten stitches to close facial cuts.
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Goshen
Ind
Sears Gardner
Henry C. Dodge
Elkhart
Hascall House
Young Bridegroom Killed in Train Crash Near Greencastle
Bedford Indiana, January 23. Elmer Wicker, a brakeman for the Monon railway, was killed in a head end collision near Greencastle. He had married in Bedford a month ago to Miss Smithers, a charming young woman of the city.
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Bedford
Ind
Elmer Wicker
Monon
Greencastle
Mr. Wicker
Miss Smithers
Trench Collapse Fatal to Woman at Marion Water Plant
Jamesa Weir of Columbus, Ohio, supervising machinery installation and inspecting water mains at Marion waterworks, was crushed to death when earth caving in on a trench. The incident occurred January 23.
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Marion
Ind
Jamesa Weir
Columbus
Speculation Flares Over Baker Successor for Indiana Supreme Court
Indianapolis gossip swirled around Governor Durbin as he weighs appointing Judge Frances E. Baker's successor on the Indiana Supreme Court. Candidates include Judge Gillette of Hammond, Judge Wiley of the appellate court, Quincy A. Myers of Logansport, and others such as Judges Koby and Snively. The appointee could gain an early edge in next fall’s election while Baker retires this Saturday.
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Baker
Indianapolis
Ind
Frances E. Baker
Durbin
Gillette
Hammond
Wiley
Appellate Court
Quincy A. Myers
Logansport
Gillette, Myers
Koby
Snively
Wabash
Spanish politicians fear revolution tied to Alfonso coronation
From Madrid on January 23 opinions of various prominent politicians reflect a gloomy Spain. Fears grow that the coronation of King Alfonso next May could trigger upheaval. Carlist threats intensify and Weyler is accused of stirring unrest for his own ends.
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Madrid
Spain
Alfonso
Weyler
Crushed by Pig Iron in Richmond Factory Accident
Lawrence Knerim employed by Gaar Scott & Co was pinned under falling pig iron and died within hours from the crushing injuries in Richmond Indiana on January 23.
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Richmond
Ind
Lawrence Knerim
Gaar, Scott & Co
Conductor Killed Struck By Car in Yard Incident
Terre Haute Indiana January 23 vandalia yard conductor John D Shaffer was struck by a car and killed while switching duties at the yard.
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Terre Haute
Ind
John D. Shaffer
Vandalia Yard
Do You Wish the Finest Bread and Cake
Royal Baking Powder Company at 100 William Street New York promotes pastry quality with baking powder. The ad implies fine bread and cake aims, highlighting brand usefulness for home bakers and professional kitchens.
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Royal Baking Powder CO
William ST
New York
Trial reveals Fife links to Mrs Richardson
Plattsburg Missouri January 23 testimony in the Mrs Addie L Richardson murder trial mentions Stewart Fife and his alleged relations with the deceased wife. Witness Bruce Stanton described a confrontation between Frank W Richardson and Fife in the Richar dson store and near the home. A revolver found nearby was thought possibly to be Fife s weapon.
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Richardson
Plattsburg
Stewart Fife
North Yakima
Wash
Frank W. Richardson
Savannah
Addie L. Richardson
Fife
Charles Glazier
Prominent Indiana Farmer Hovers After Chloroform Incident
Anderson Indiana January 23 Homer Black a leading young farmer swallowed chloroform in a personal crisis inside a tent and was saved. He refuses to explain his action.
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Anderson, Ind
Homer Black
Cleveland leaves Princeton for hunting trip with notable officers
Ex President Cleveland departed Princeton for a southern hunting expedition lasting several days. He will visit Georgetown South Carolina and then Col Alexander's home on a coastal island. The party includes Col E C Benedict Rear Admiral Evans Gen Anson G McCook and Herman May. Belleville Texas reports a fatal and multiple injuries in a railroad station fight yesterday evening.
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Princeton
N. J
Cleveland
South
Col. E. C. Benedict
Evans
Anson G. McCook
Herman May
Georgetown
S. C
Col. Alexander
Prince Henry itinerary links Louis to royal tour
A terse telegram list notes Louis included in Prince Henry's itinerary. Also reported: British capture of a camp in South Africa left by Gen. Botha, a Hazelton Pennsylvania tea fight ended due to high water, and a 15,000 man standing army deemed sufficient in the Philippines by year’s end. Other items: Otero confirmed as New Mexico governor, Lautaro loss claimed by Valparaiso line for £60,000, a Serb wedding party tragedy, Hartford bank vault robbers captured near Hartford, Indiana workers quitting under federation pressure, a missing $16,000 from H C Tatum’s accounts amid his death, and a December revenue shortfall. merchant marine reforms urged by the nations board of trade.
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Louis
Prince Henry
South Africa
Botha
Hazelton
Sayan
Philippines
Senate
M. A. Otero
New Mexico
Compania Sud Americana de Vapores
Valparaiso
Usivss
Servia
Hartford
Washington, Ind
W. Mion
American Federation
H. C. Tatum
Western Commercial Travelers’ Association
Nations Board of Trade
Npor Congress
Miners Convention Sees Routine Work Amid Charges
Indianapolis Jan 23 Little was done in the United Mine Workers convention as committees rush to report on the previous days charges against President Mitchell and Secretary-Treasurer Wilson. Routine business only is being transacted while the Meredith charges committee prepares to report tomorrow.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers
Mitchell
Wilson
Miss Meredith
Bowling congress division debate splits Eastern Western delegates
In Buffalo on January 22 the American bowling congress saw sharp tensions between Eastern and Western delegates, with the potential for a split and the creation of two separate governing bodies.
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Buffalo
N. Y
American Bowling Congress
Two men shot in Keytesville duel leaves one dead
In Keytesville Missouri on January 23 Wiley E is aged 50 was shot and killed while James Nichols aged 20 was wounded with several gunshots in a fight between the two men near the town.
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Keytesville
Wiley Eis
James Nichols
Daily Market Report Prices for Grain and Livestock
A January 22 market report from Indianapolis lists grain and livestock prices: Wheat No 2 red steady at 88 cents, Corn steady at 83 to 146 cents, Oats No 2 mixed at 19 cents, Cattle steady at 2756.50, Hog steady at 51064.5, Sheep steady at 150, Lambs steady at 36.6.
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Indianapolis
Wheat and Livestock Prices Across Markets Report
Grain and livestock prices show steady to active trading across Chicago and East Buffalo markets. Wheat No 2 red firm around 9 14c. corn No 2 mixed steady. oats steady. cattle and hogs varied with steers near 41.00 and hogs around 4.10 to 36.90, with lambs and sheep showing mixed to steady readings. Toledo grain lists cash prices for wheat and corn, with oats trading actively and cash markets noting prices for May futures.
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Lambe
East Buffalo
Toledo
Oatz
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Frances B. Baker
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Corydon
Walter Brown
Self
Kentucky
Brown
Dark Horse
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Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
New York Central
Lake Shore
Daniel E. Storms
Lafayette
Lincoln League of
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Fairmount
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Daily Market Report
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