Goebel Shot in Frankfort Amid Political Turmoil
William E. Goebel, Kentucky state senator and governor hopeful, was mortally wounded by a rifle volley as he walked toward the senate chamber. Five shots were fired from a state house window, with John E. Whittaker arrested on multiple weapons charges. Goebel’s condition worsened as Governor Taylor mobilized the militia and the House adjourned amid chaos.
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William E. Goebel
Kentucky
Frankfort
Senate Chamber
House of Representatives
Capitol
Chian
Goebel
State House
Roebel
Taylor
John E. Whittaker
Butler County
Parcel post debate pits country merchants against express firms
Letters urge government action on parcel post to curb high express charges. Proponents say parcel post would aid small package carriage to country merchants, while opponents worry about city business advantage. Some favor government control or competition to limit express firms.
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Parcel Post
Russia moves toward Indian frontier alarm British leaders
The advance of Russia on the Indian frontier unsettles British leaders as Russia denies hostility yet prepares for future action. England and Russia have kept armored neutrality for years and a clash seems near.
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Russia
England
Labor unions trend prompts conflict at Conn factory
In Elkhart the Brass Workers Union clashed with C.G. Conn as the factory closed and prepared to install machinery to replace workers. Local papers carry communications from both sides detailing the dispute.
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Organization of
Elkhart
Brass ‘Worker’s Union
C.G. Conn
Oil Advances Half Cent a Gallon Amid Market Stir
Oil prices moved up by a half cent per gallon as markets shifted. Meanwhile John D. Rockefeller donated 100000 dollars to a university, drawing reactions to charity and trusts.
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Rockefeller
Local Farm Correspondence Highlights Trades and Travel
Edward Quay shipped poultry East this week and John Olinger continues buying and shipping corn. George Snure killed four hogs for William Kern. A stranger sought shelter at Sam Mantle's door. Farmers begin gravel work on the county road two miles east from Laure's corner. Dad Cramer notes loneliness since the store left, while Frank the blacksmith remains active yet quiet.
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Edward Quay
John Olinger
John
George Snure
Rose Hill
William Kern
Sam Mantle
Sam
Laure’s Corner
Dad Cramer
Frank
Local Social Notes and Church Event Highlights
The brief items report Mr and Mrs Milo Gill moving to Bourbon on Wednesday. Sam Beber bought a horse at Manchester on Saturday. Lawrence Alspaugh and family visited John Gill and family on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Frank Metheney visited Arthur Hively and his wife Sunday. Miss Mary Hamman visited Misses Lillie and Pearl Burt for a few days. A church meeting Tuesday night closed with strengthened faith and souls saved. Despite cold weather Center residents attended Elder Thomas sermon in Franklin last Sunday. Ladies from the vicinity attended a rag sewing party at Mrs Nate Gill’s home Monday. twenty six pounds of rags were sewn.
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Milo Gill
Bourbon
Sam Beber
Manchester
Lawrence Alspaugh
John Gill
Frank Metheney
Arthur Hively
Mary Hamman
Nate Gill
Record notes subscrip tion to RE and local items
James F. Prisor paid a year’s subscription for RE to the Record for E. Snake of Silver Lake area while serving with the 35th U S Volunteers in Manila. Warsaw plans cloak factory with 125 to 150 workers, five years rent free, payroll $2 500 monthly. Bulk of article reports rail labor cuts, Boer war sentiment, and upcoming election offices. An old bachelor quip about courting women.
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James F. Prisor
RE. E. Snake
Silver Lake
U. SS. Volunteers
Manila
Philippine Islands
Warsaw Improvement Association
Standard Manufacturing Company
Chicago
Local Notes From Warsaw Beaver Dam and Surrounds
H. W. Kline visited Warsaw last Saturday. Lyman Higgins conducted business at Beaver Dam Lake Saturday evening. Ira Mills traveled to Warsaw Saturday to take a teachers license examination. Sylvester Barber, recently ill, is able to move about again. Mr and Mrs William Richardson of Barker vicinity stayed with Mark Smiths Sunday. William Danser, formerly working for Sylvester Barber, has returned to his southern state home. The quarterly meeting attracted many attendees. Elder Thomas preached Saturday night and Sunday.
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H. W. Kline
Warsaw
Lyman Higgins
Beaver Dam Lake
Ira Mills
Sylvester Barber
William Richardson
Barker
Mark Smith
William Danser
Thomas
North Webster Community Notes and Deaths
The Saints hold meetings in North Webster while Charley Culver visits Wilmot. Mack's protracted meeting ends with no converts. Murphy Kyle's funeral was held Tuesday January 23. Nancy Bowman died January 19 and was buried January 21. Stephen Dillman and John Kooth visited Wawasee recently. Merlin Green and Frank Horn did business at the county seat. Silas Huber and family returned from Payne Illinois after his brother's illness. Stephen Dillman, with Northern Pacific, plans a Westbound family trip and reports good success.
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Charley Culver
Wilmot
Mack’s
Murphy Kyle
Nancy Bowman
Stephen Dillman
John Kooth
Wawasee
Merlin Green
Frank Horn
Silas Huber
Payne, Ill
Mr. Huber
Northern Pacific Railroad
Obituary: Maria Higginbotham Leckrone 1826 1900
Maria Higginbotham was born in Licking county Ohio on April 13 1826 and died January 25 1900 in Lake township Kosciusko county aged 73 years 9 months 12 days. She married Benjamin Leckrone January 28 1849 and they raised twelve children with seven living along with her husband. The Leckrones moved from Licking county to a Silver Lake area farm in 1874 where they remained. Burial was at Rose Hill cemetery with Rev Pottenger conducting the funeral.
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Maria Higginbotham
Licking County
Ohio
Lake Township
Kosciusko County
Benjamin Leckrone
Silver Lake
Leckrone
Rose Hill Cemetery
Pottenger
1900 Nickel Plate Calendar Offered by Mail
The 1900 Nickel Plate Calendar will be mailed to anyone sending their address to the general passenger agent in Cleveland Ohio.
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Cleveland Ohio
Private sale of Widow Swick property in Warsaw
Notice of private sale of property formerly occupied by the widow Swick (deceased) with terms to be set by James A. Meek, administrator. Also ad mentions White House in Warsaw for meals, cash paid for scrap materials by Frank Herman, and A. S Tillman’s restaurant in North Manchester as a dining option.
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Swick
James A. Meek
Frank Herman
Detroit
Warsaw
Ind
A.S Tillman’s
Manchester
David Rhodes
Kosciusko
Kosciusko County
State of Indiana
la Baca
Wood & Bowser
Indiana
James M. Amiss
Silver Lake
Woop & Bowser
Estate of Sarah Kline Solvency Sought in Kosciusko County
The late Sarah Kline of Kosciusko County is said to be survived by an estate believed to be solvent. Court records name Orge W. Yotter in connection with the proceeding.
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Kosciusko Circuit
Indiana
Sarah Kline
Kosciusko County
Orge W. Yotter
Warsaw Business College Short Hand Courses
Attendees can board at home and enroll in complete bookkeeping and shorthand instruction plans. The advertisement offers 23 round trip tickets from Silver Lake to Warsaw and return on the Big Four for 3.85 dollars. For details visit the college office or write to the college.
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Warsaw Business College
Silver Lake
Warsaw
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Saugerties
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Belvidere, Ill
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J. C. Cavender
Pres. Co
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Cashier
Adam Stout & CO
Silver Lake, Ind
S. D. Henderson
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P.O
Monroe Wedrick
ITV
Lauradry
Alvin Bowen
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