German Chancellor Promises Friendly Ties With United States
Berlin reports Count Von Buelow in Reichstag praising US friendship during budget debate. He cites Prince Henry of Prussia’s approaching visit as evidence of goodwill and rejects excessive tariff fears while affirming reciprocity and mutual respect between Germany and the United States. Cheering followed the chancellor’s remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Reichstag
Count von Buelow
Germany
United States
Prince Henry
Prussia
Dr. Barth
Freisinnige Party
Union
America
Danish West Indies Cession Treaty Signed for US Transfer
Secretary Hay and Danish minister Brun signed a treaty ceding the Danish West Indies to the United States. Senate ratification and House appropriation are required. The islands include St Thomas and St Croix with populations around 12 000 and 25 000. The Danish government will hold a plebiscite among islanders before final transfer, independent of US control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hay
Constantine Brun
Danish West Indies
Denmark
United States
Senate
Porto Rico
St. Thomas
St. Croix
St. John
Rigsdag
House of Representatives
House
Danish West Indian Islands
Danish West Indies sale treaty described as final
The Tidende reports that after years of negotiations the sale treaty is complete and a plebiscite is deemed unnecessary. The piece argues asking inhabitants their opinion would shift responsibility they should not assume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Thomas
Danish West Indies
the Tidende
Senate Acts on Denmark Treaty to Transfer West Indies
The senate in executive session approved a treaty with Denmark transferring its West Indies possessions to the United States. The stated consideration is 1% of five million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Denmark
West Indies
United States
Chicago Hotel Tragedy Claims Couple Lives
A man identified as Dr. Harry J Zeler of Lan ter Pa fatally wounded his wife and then killed himself yesterday afternoon at the Wellington Hotel in Chicago.
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Chicago
Harry J Zeler
West King Street
Lanter
Nana
Wellington
Robbery and assault reported in Pendleton barroom
Wesley Reddick was attacked and robbed by Fred Parker and Charles Boone after leaving a saloon in Pendleton. They followed him toward the Big Four tracks and struck him, taking his $10. Reddick, though wounded, dragged himself to safety and later identified the assailants, who were arrested and jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berl Ee Eigen
Pendleton
Ind
Wesley Reddick
Fred Parker
Charles Boone
Reddick
Boone
Parker
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern shops closed in strike
Washington Indiana January 27 the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern shop strike escalated when workers refused to return. The company posted notices permanently closing the shops, putting nearly 500 men out of work and risking loss of the town’s key enterprise and over 400 families. Public sympathy shifted against the strike and indignation rose toward the workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ind
Rawn
Deadly Tunnel Explosion Loots New York Subway Site
A storage of high explosives at the Park avenue shaft of a growing rapid transit tunnel exploded yesterday afternoon. Eight people were killed and about a hundred injured. Major damage spread from the Murray Hill hotel area to Grand Central Station, with debris and shock reverberating over several blocks.
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New York
Park Avenue
Murray Hill Hotel
Manhattan Hye and Bar Hospital
Grand Union Hotel
Grand Central Railroad
Dream Reveals Perpetual Motion Claim by Indiana Farmer
Lee Warren of near Matthews in Muncie Indiana says a dream gave him the solution to perpetual motion and that a device framed in his dream runs at 600 revolutions per minute for 48 hours. He will not share details as the invention is not complete.
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Muncie
Ind
Lee Warren
Matthews
Indiana Flying Machine Enters Louisiana Purchase Contest
A. W. VanDorsten of South Bend Indiana filed entry for Louisiana Purchase exposition aerial navigation device contests and exhibits. He completed his machine and will reveal no secrets until the morning of his sea voyage to St. Louis. He claims to have solved the cyclone force problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
South Bend
Ind
A. W. VanDorsten
St. Louis
Neighbor Subscribes for Umiom News Service
A neighbor subscribes to the Umiom service delivering full news coverage. The person reports steady updates and broad coverage across topics, suggesting reliable access to current events.
Husband fatally ambushed wife with ax in Huntington
Geo. Rakes, a local turfman, fatally assaulted his wife with an ax as she tried to leave for a visit to her parents. He fled on a freight train as authorities warned towns west and public sentiment called for swift action against the murderer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
Geo. Rakes
Missionaries Located Near Yapyak as Negotiations Advance
Miss Stone and Mme Tsilka are found near Yap yak close to the frontier. American delegates handling ransom talks have reached Banisko and are expected to pay the ransom today. Madame Tsilka’s infant daughter has been christened Elenika.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Djumala
Turkey
Miss Stone
Mme. Tsilka
Yapyak
Banisko
Madame Tsilka
Elenika
German Yacht Hohenzollern Visits Gibraltar
The imperial German yacht Hohenzollern arrived in Gibraltar with Admiral Count Von Baudissin aboard. After a salute from a land battery and a visit to the governor, he re-embarked and the vessel continued to New York.
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Gibraltar
Hohenzollern
Count von Baudissin
New York
Important Capture Report From South Africa
London reports Lord Kitchener says General B Viljoen was captured near Lydenburg in the Transvaal along with small Boer parties captured elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Kitchener
Johannesburg
B. Viljoen
Lydenburg
Transvaal Colony
Mine Disaster At Lost Creek Coal Mine Claims Twenty One
Twenty one men dead and eight badly injured after a dust explosion at Lost Creek colliery in Oskaloosa Iowa. The blast followed a fizzling noon shot igniting gas. rescue efforts faced fumes and fire as debris blew the shaft, with over 100 workers inside and extensive property damage. The mine, owned by Lost Creek Fuel Co., had operated about a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Lost Creek
Shawnee man rescued from mob awaiting trial
Fred Tiner a full blood Shawnee arrested for alleged sexual assaults on three Shawnee women. A mob planned to burn him at a stake, torturing him before Deputy U S Marshal Davis intervened from Arbeka I T and escorted Tiner to Weweka where he was jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
O. T
Fred Tiner
United States
Davis
Arbeka
I. T
Huntington Boy, 13, Dies in Blizzard While Returning Home
Huntington Oregon January 27 Grovell F Locke aged 13 son of S Locke a stockman and broker of Huntington was frozen to death in the blizzard last Friday evening He started for his father's ranch 12 miles distant near the summit of a mountain range his horse refused the storm and he began walking His body was found Sunday by a search party in the snow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ore
Grovell F. Locke
S. Locke
Locke
Tragedy in Cincinnati as saloonist charged with murder
August Stagge died from a wagon wheel spoke blow after he tried to eject by Michael Rieger a saloon keeper. Stagge claimed insult to his daughter a family domestic. Rieger arrested charged with murder in Cincinnati Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Stagge
Michael Rieger
Rieger
President Refer Schley Appeal to Navy for Comment
The president has referred Admiral Schley’s appeal to the Navy Department for comment. Comment here means a formal response or critique under naval law. Preparation of this comment is expected to take about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schley
Washington
Admiral Schley
Navy Department
Fire destroy Saint Paul Monastery on Mount Athos
The St Paul monastery on Mount Athos was burned last Thursday night. The prior and nine monks died, twenty others injured as residents slept. The fire caused about 400000 dollars in damage to the monastery and its buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holdécaust
Athens
St Paul
Mount Athos
Dryden Chosen Republican Senator Candidate in New Jersey
In Trenton New Jersey on January 24 the Republican caucus chose John F Dryden of Newark president of the Prudential Insurance company as their candidate for United States senator to serve this legislature session succeeding the late General Sewell on the 19th ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
United States
General Sewell
John F. Dryden
Newark
Prudential Insurance Company
Isthmus Situation Prolonged Uncertainty Amid Quiet Ports
In Colon on January 24 the scene remains calm though anticipation runs high in Colon and Panama. Authorities expect renewed fighting between government forces and Colombian Liberals at any moment, keeping both ports on edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colon
Colombia
Panama
Krug’s Dry Goods Store Ad Promises Fine, Affordable Garments
A reader praises Krug’s selection of well made cloaks at low prices and considers purchasing one for a future season for a thirteen year old daughter. The note implies a store with wide sizing and prompt viewing is advantageous.
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Mr. Krug
Republican caucus selects Frendican Edutors officers
The Republican caucus association elected officers yesterday afternoon with F. T. Singleton of Martinsville as president C. J. Rahs of Michigan City as vice president M. O. Walters of Newcastle as second vice president Walter Montgomery of Greendale as secretary and R. F. Pruit Julian Hogate and H. M. Smith as executive committee members.
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Frendican Edutors
Inves
Cai c Or Sy Association
F. T. Singleton
Martinsville
C. J. Rahs
Michigan City
M. O. Walters
Newcastle
Walter Montgomery
Greenfield
R. F. Pruit
Noblesville
Julian Hogate
Danville
H. M. Smith
Green. Castle
Despondent Girl Takes Own Life In Cincinnati
Florence Indiana January 28 Miss Eeith Dean Langsdale daughter of Dr J M W Langsdale of this place now living with an aunt in Cincinnati committed suicide by swallowing carbolic acid. She left a note saying she was despondent and tired of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Ind
Eeith Dean Langsdale
J. M. W. Langsdale
Cincinnati
Higgins Cited In Missouri Arrest Of Prairie Town Youth
Tipton Ind January 25 James Higgins, one of two youths accused of criminal assault on 18 year old Rachel White of Prairie township, who forfeited a $500 bond, has been apprehended in Platte county Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Tipton
Ind
James Higgins
Rachel White
Prairie Township
Platt County
Prank Clark Shot by Farmer Near Jasper
Jasper Indiana January 28 Prank Clark a tramp was shot and badly wounded by farmer Andrew Geisler as they attempted to enter his residence They say they mistook the house for a schoolhouse and fled the scene.
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Jasper
Ind
Clark
Andrew Geisler
Miner Isaiah Cady Crushed to Death at Glenn Mine
Brazil Indiana, January 25 Isaiah Cady a 35 year old driver at the Glenn mine was fatally crushed when he was caught between bank cars. He left a family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
Isaiah Cady
Glenn
Jealous man in Elkhart commits suicide by carbolic acid
Frank Stuffer of Elkhart Indiana committed death by his own hand using carbolic acid after years of debt and despondency. He left a wife and three small children.
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Elkhart
Ind
Frank Stuffer
Fatal Fight in Carrolton Ends in Death
Jerome Way died from injuries after a fight in Carrolton Indiana on January 28. Andrew Sullivan is in custody facing possible charges related to the incident.
Kruger's Visit Likely Delayed by Health Rumors
The Hague reports rumors that Kruger was invited to visit Chicago New York and Philadelphia and may tour the United States next April. Boer advocates hope to send delegates to America in spring, but Kruger's health makes his participation unlikely if health does not improve.
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The
Hague
Kruger
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
United States
America
Boers to the Rescue near Frankfort
In the Orange River Colony on the previous Saturday Colonel Wilson captured 20 Boers near Frankfort. At dawn next day a Boer force attempted recapture leading to a fierce engagement that allowed all but three prisoners to escape and left several dead or wounded on both sides.
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Pretoria
Qobfiel Wilson
Frankfort
Orange River Colony
German Bankers Reach Subscriptions for 3 Percent Loans
A Berlin report states a syndicate of German bankers has secured subscriptions from the United States nearly covering the 300 million mark issue of new 3 per cent loans. The funding aims to finance Germany's wartime needs and stabilize the national finance.
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Germany
Berlin
United States
Indiana Lincoln League to Convene in Terre Haute
The annual Indiana Lincoln League convention will meet in Terre Haute on February 12 and 13. Republicans statewide are invited. speakers include E. L. Hamilton of Michigan and Sidney Foster of Iowa. A banquet occurs the evening of the 12th at the Terre Haute House with prominent state orators. Railroads offer half fare for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana Lincoln League
Indiana
League
Republican Party
State Committee
E. L. Hamilton
Michigan
Congress
Sidney Foster
Iowa
Opera House
Terre Haute House
A Much Married Woman in Anderson Marries Eighth Husband
In Anderson Indiana on January 27 Mrs Bellma Arms aged 386 years reportedly divorced seven times and wedded Noah Hoop of Elwood. The Christian church Elder Clifford performed the ceremony and none of her former husbands contested the divorces.
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Anderson, Ind
Bellma Arms
Noah Hoop
Elwood
Clifford
The
Christian Church
Lunatic's Desperate Act in Jail
John McElwain, awaiting removal to the Indiana insane hospital, beat his head against jail bars and tore scalp from his skull after fracturing it. He is reported as likely to die. The incident occurred in New Albany on January 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
Ind
John McElwain
Railroad Agent Loses Both Feet In Slip At Freight Depot
Shelbyville Indiana January 24 Thomas R Lyons Pennsylvania railroad agent lost both feet while attempting to board a freight train at the depot to ride to the passenger station. His home is in Seymour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Ind
Thomas R. Lyons
Pennsylvania Railroad
Seymour
Cuban postal fraud trial hinges on Inspector Gregory
Havana January 28 Inspector Gregory testified on discovery of frauds in the Cuban post office finance department. He reported shortages totaling about 181 418 dollars after accounting for a 392 000 stamp destruction credit and debits against C F W Neely. He noted missing vouchers tied to Estes G Rathbone and charges against Neely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Gregory
Department of Finance
C. F. W. Neely
Neely
Washington
Estes G. Rathbone
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