Alexander Must Die Slay Er Of Thomas Burke Verdict
The Terre Haute jury handed down a death sentence on the first ballot for Matthew Alexander in the Thomas Burke murder case. He will be moved to Michigan City prison tomorrow with pervious court orders guiding the transfer and two weeks before a clerk can finalize the warrant. The crowd and officials sought to balance public safety with legal procedure as Mrs. Burke and her baby observed the proceedings.
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Indianapolis Journal
Terre Haute
Ind
Matthew Alexander
Indianapolis
Michigan City
Alex
Alexander
Dr Gulmyer Arraigned in Indianapolis Court
Dr Harry Gulmyer was arraigned in Circuit Court on a charge of attempted murder of his sweetheart, pleaded not guilty, with the trial date set for January 5. Bond was reduced, and Gulmyer remained in jail pending further proceedings.
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The
Indianapolis Journal
Bn, Ind
Harry Gulway
Gulmyer
Fire at Cline yards near Lake Erie & Railroad
Fire destroyed A B Cline yards along the Lake Erie and Railroad, with a barn and factories nearby. Firemen battled for about an hour. losses estimated at 15 000 to 20 000 dollars for the pipes and 6 000 for lumber. Incendiary suspicions noted as a possibility.
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A. B. Cline
Bleston
Indianapolis Journal &B
Ind
Eds
Lake Erie & Railroad
Cline
Ac Toystery
C. F. Davison
Mishaps at Kokomo and Elwood Factory and Saw Mill
At Kokomo an infant fell eighteen feet from a second story window amid shattered glass from a nearby department, while workers cleared a six foot deep heap of debris after a basement collapse. In Elwood an explosion at A A Lees saw mill injured multiple workers, with one in critical condition and another severely burned. A third report notes a man falling from a roof, sustaining injuries as a rope gave way.
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Ind
Esther
Oscar Carter
Exca
Deaths from Accidents Reported Across Indiana
Coroner Bowell rules Peter Gunness died in an accident for which Gunness is responsible. In English, Charles Belcher is found dead near Taswell from a shotgun discharge. In Muncie, scaffolding slips injure William Warner and Frank Dennihan. Tell City reports George Z. Gruber injured by a saloon drink apparatus explosion.
Death of former St. Joseph County State Senator Christian Holler
South Bend Ind Dec 19 Christian Holler former state senator for St Joseph county died at 2 8 o'clock this afternoon He was born Aug 7 18% in a log cabin on Portage prairie He served as justice of the peace in Warren townships for four years and held posts such as postmaster and assessor He was Indiana Legislature elected in 1882 as a Republican and served a full term after a 1894 revival of his candidacy
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Indianapolis Journal
South Bend
Ind
Christian Holler
St. Joseph County
Holler
Christian Holler, Jr
Portage Prairie
Warren Towns
Heller
Indiana
Minister Elias McDaniel Dies at 93 in Elkhart Home
The Rev. Elias McDaniel of the Mennonite Brethren Church died at his Elkhart home on Thursday night at 9:15. Born May 2, 1826, he is survived by his widow and eleven children. Sunset arrangements have not been completed.
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Indianapolis Journal
Elkhart
Ind
Elias McDaniel
Mennonite Brethren Church
Deaths toll from Indiana across多个 towns
Goshen deputy treasurer and lumber firm member Charles Kolb dies at twenty nine from consumption. His brother George S Kolb also dies of the same disease. John Link Jr of Millhousen dies at sixty two, leaving widow and eight children. Carl Pilett three dies from heart failure amid diphtheria recovery. Mrs E F Noland dies aged forty five after new home loss. John Ray reported dead in South Africa after Canadian enlistment.
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Goshen
Ind
Charles Kolb
Neiding, Drake & Kolb
George
Kolb
Greensburg
John Link, Jr
Millhousen
John Alteman
St. Maurice
Fort Wayne
Carl Pilett
Santa Claus
Elwood
E. F. Noland
Portland
John Ray
Adams County
South Africa
Ray
Canada
Watson Talks Public Matters From Rushville
Representative James E. Watson, returning from Washington for the holidays, said Congress had little business this session beyond preparing for the next. He noted the urgency deficiency appropriation bill, rural free delivery funding, and antitrust support, while predicting no tariff action and a diplomatic Venezuelan settlement. He also commented on Hemenway's gubernatorial candidacy and Hernly's prospects, suggesting party support but limited White House backing.
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Indianapolis Journal
Rushville
Ind
James E. Watson
Washington
Journal
United States
Hemenway
Hernly
Ohio River Rising Threatens Lowlands at Evansville
Ohio River at Evansville Indiana continues to rise as heavy rain shifts property risk upward. Officials predict a stage near forty feet by morning, with logs and timber already lost and farmers preparing to relocate to higher ground. Rivers in the area remain bank full and climbing.
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Evansville
Ind
Ohio
le Livin
Arrests after train stop near Lafayette involving Emma McCarty trio
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports that Mrs Emma McCarty Clyde Musselman and Myrtle Musselman with an infant were arrested in Lafayette Ind after a Wabash train arrival from the east. John Meeks escaped but has been captured. The trio and baby were detained following a telegram from Logansport police.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lapayette
Ind
Emma McCarty
Clyde
Myrtle Musselman
Loganaport
John Meeks
Trio
Baby
Paper mill project to focus in Lafayette
In Lafayette Indiana on December 1 it becomes clear the paper mill venture will advance soon. W W Alder and the Commercial Club push a subscription paper while a site and spur track location are surveyed by H H Knowlton and interested capitalists indicating city support.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lafayette
Ind
W. W. Alder
Commercial Club
Big Four
Prank Leaves Woman Burned. Man Arrested in Indenture Fraud
Mrs Lilly Davis of Muncie was seriously burned when Lawrence White, a young colored man, poured gasoline on her hair and shoulders and held a lit match above it. The fire was extinguished. White was arrested on assault and battery charges. Davis says it was no joke and will pursue prosecution.
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Indianapolis Journal
Muncie
Ind
Lilly Davis
Lawrence White
White
Fort Wayne and Southwestern Traction sale rumor denounced
Wabash Ind Dec 19 General Manager Nelson of the Fort Wayne and Southwestern Traction Company flatly denied Indianapolis reports that George F McCulloch had secured an option on the Southwestern He had been out of state ten days and upon return found the line had not been sold Nelson said there were no overtures to sell no deal was in progress and no likelihood the Southwestern would change hands to McCulloch or anyone else.
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Indianapolis Journal
Wabash
Ind
Nelson
Fort Wayne & Southwestern Traction Company
Indianapolis
George F. McCulloch
Southwestern
McCulloch
Crown Oil sells Grant county leases to National Oil
Marion Indiana December 19 Crown Oil Company formed by Indianapolis men led by president Arthur Jordan sold 70 acres of Grant county leases containing 19 producing wells to National Oil Company a St Louis firm with Adolphus Busch H C Grumer and Otto Stiffel. The deal price is undisclosed and the buyer plans further purchases and investment in Grant county totaling about 120000 in the near term with 3000 available immediately.
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Indianapolis Journal
Marion
Ind
Crown Oil Company
Indianapolis
Arthur Jordan
T.e National Oil Company
Grant County
National Company
St. Louis
Adolphus Busch
H. C. Grumer
Otto Stiffel
Sixty three head of cattle sold at Wabash sale
In Wabash Indiana sixty three head of fine cattle were sold at a combined stock sale bringing 14520 dollars for an average of 230 48. Top prices included Clothe 18th at 1200 dollars Augusta 87437 at 550 dollars and two calves at 725 dollars. Other top bids included Candace 86592 to E Kendall Alicia 9069 to N Daugherty Fiorodora to G A Horton 410 Miranda 2d 106678 to BE Kendall 400.
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Indianapolis Journal
Wabash
Ind
Clothe
E. Peers Foe
Augusta
Hawkins
Lian Russell
Hrook Mullen
Candace
E. Kendall
Alicia
N. Daugherty
Fiorodora
G. A. Horton
Miranda
BE. Kendall
Local Farmers Institute meeting reports varied attendance
Hamilton county notes from Westfield show annual Farmers Institute sessions with Milton Hanson presiding and A A Lindley as secretary. Prominent participants include W A Hart E H Collins L E B of Noblesville Senator L J Lindley and Mrs Nellie Jones. J D Bray elected president and George Young secretary next year.
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Noblesville
Farmers’ Institute of
Hamilton County
Westfield
Milton Hanson
A. A. Lindley
W. A. Hart
New Pleasant
Ind
E. H. Collins
Carmel
L. EB
L. J. Lindley
Nellie Jones
Berea
J. D. Bray
George Young
Fort Wayne
Will C. Geake
Ann Arbor
Rushville
James E. Fletcher
Max King
Henry
Knightstown
Hen’ County
American Window Glass Company
Maring & Hart
Trust
Portland
Ross
Pennville
Richland
Jefferson Township
Elwood
The
Royal Templars
Truax
Terre Haute
Lafayette
Tippecanoe County
Washington School
C. A. Bowsher
Marion
Jonesboro
Shelbyville
John S. Gleason
Civil Engineer Barriger Fatally Stabbed in Missouri
St Louis, Dec 19 John W Barriger resident engineer for the St Louis Memphis & Southeastern Railway at Claraville Mo was stabbed to death by Thompson Morton an unemployed civil engineer Morton later found to be poisoned with bichloride or mercury and was treated Morton refuses to name a motive for the killing Barriger aged 27 was son of a prominent army officer and brother in the Philippines custody and condition updates followed as doctors worked to determine motive and legal action.
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ST. Louis
John W. Barriger
St. Louis, Memphis & Southeastern Railway Company
Claraville
Thompson Morton
Morton
Barriger
Wlso
Philippines
Round-Up of La drones in Rizal Province
Manila reports ongoing round-ups of bandits in Rizal province with a large constabulary force in the field and Manila police cooperation. Authorities cordon the north city boundary to prevent entry while the U S Asiatic Fleet prepares evolutions for dawn tomorrow lasting two weeks.
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Manila
Ladrones
Rizal
United States Asiatic Fleet
Kentucky
Wabash College adopts new athletic plan and schedule
Crawfordsville Ind Dec 19 The Athletic Association of Wabash College adopts a three member faculty athletic committee to govern all sports and select team managers. A new basketball schedule is arranged with Rose Polytechnic University University of Indianapolis State University and other opponents. The issue includes student cabbage during a declamation and a senior issue of The Wabash magazine.
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Indianapolis Journal
Crawfordsville
Ind
Athletic Association of Wabash College
The
Athletic Association
Chapel Hall
McLain and
Cogwell
Stonex
Anderson
Robinson
Chicago
Eller
Glee Club
Indiana
Albert E. Monger
Myrtle Greist
Wabash
Purdue
I. U
State Normal
Earlham College Christmas terms and student enrollments
Earlham College Richmond Indiana reports exams to finish Tuesday noon to allow travel home for Christmas. Fall term ends Thursday with winter term registrations high and a crowded dormitory. Girls forensics popular. boys forensics largest of year due to debate team selection. Activities include Ionian and Phoenix Society program in Lindley Hall and a semi annual musical recital with listed participants. Professor Sackett gave an astronomy lecture to students and guests.
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Indianapolis Journal
Richmond
Ind
Earlham College
Lindley Hall
Ionian
Phoenix
Edwin P. Trueblood
Pearl Rinehart
Madge Wood
Nellie Davis
Edna White
Bernda Halliday
Mamie Ha
Culver Cadets Go Home for Two Weeks of Christmas Leave
Culver Military Academy closes for holidays with cadets marching to luncheon to Home Sweet Home and the band playing the Star Spangled Banner. Colors lowered signaled the temporary closing as exams ended and cadets left in a rush of school yells and festive cheer.
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Indianapolis Journal
Culver
Ind
Santa Claus
Culver Military Academy
DePauw University oratorical contest results
In Greencastle Indiana the DePauw University primary oratorical contest awarded F F Lewis of Indianapolis first for The Tragedy of Labor P 8 Nickerson of Greencastle second for The Law of Man and Money W L Hargrave of Greencastle third for The Shepherd of Tacoe and Roland Blair of Redkey fourth for An Imperial Republic.
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Indianapolis Journal
Greencastle
Ind
de Pauw University
F. F. Lewis
Indianapolis
Nickerson
W. L. Hargrave
Roland Blair
Redkey
Purdue Students in the City for Holidays
Between 0 and 500 Purdue University students were at Union Station yesterday and last night on their way home for the holidays. The Lafayette afternoon train carried extra coaches and was crowded. Fifty or more students reside in Indianapolis with others traveling east west and south by different trains.
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Purdue University
Union Station
Lafayette
Indianapolis
Why King Was Barred From Harvard Football
Cambridge Mass Dec 19 The Harvard athletic committee explains why center King was withdrawn from the Harvard football squad for games with Pennsylvania and Yale. The statement notes King's transfer from Indiana University to Harvard Law School and his February certificate of eligibility from Harvard's athletic committee.
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Cambridge, Mags
King
Harvard
Pennsylvania
Yale
The
Crimson
Hollis
Harvard Athletic Committee
Harvard Law School
Indiana University
Harvard and Yale ineligibility dispute involves King
Harvard faced an eligibility dispute over King’s four years of play linked to Indiana University and Yale involvement. Harvard initially withdrew King from the Pennsylvania game after affidavits and an investigation, with later letters supporting the dispute’s complexity though Harvard stood by its ruling. REDLANDS will receive a large estate part from Mrs. Martin Adams, widow of Charles Kendall Adams, with University of Wisconsin regents named as heirs for two paintings and the remainder funding a fellowship.
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Seaether
Hugins
Harvard
Pennsylvania
Yale
King
Harvard Athletic Committee
Indiana University
Redlands
Cal
Martin Adams
Charles Kendall Adams
University of Wisconsin
Robert Matthews
Rochester
N. Y
Henry D. Ely
Adams
John Matthews
Paterson
N. J
Ams
Presbyterian Colleges Union Meets in MidWest at Auditorium
Representatives from eleven states attend the second annual meeting of the Presbyterian Colleges Union of the Middle West in Chicago. Officers for the coming year are named with F W Hinitt as president and S B McCormick as vice president.
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Chicago
Presbyterian
Presbyterian Colleges Union of the
Middle West
F. W. Hinitt
5. B. McCormick
Coe College
Presbyterian Colleges
Parsons College
Parsons College; Vice President, 8. B. McCormick
John H. McCracken
Westminster College
Lowell M. McAfee
Park College
James Wallace
McAlester College
Endowment Secured for Lincoln Memorial University
Cumberland Gap Tenn Dec 19 President Barry of Lincoln Memorial University announced securing from Northern sources an endowment of 200000 dollars for the institution along with several scholarships. Benefactors unnamed. The university, founded largely by Gen O O Howard, serves mountain people.
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Cumberland Gap
Tenn
Barry
Lincoln Memorial University
O. O. Howard
Malcom student ends life after exam fear
Everett Harman of Malcolm Iowa, a student at Iowa Wesleyan University, killed himself by cutting his throat with a razor, believing he had failed his exams. The blade struck bone but missed the jugular, and Harman died five hours later in Ottumwa on December 19.
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Ottumwa
Everett Harman
Malcolm
Iowa Wesleyan University
Harman
Minnesota to Retain Coach Williams at 3000
MINNEAPOLIS Dec. 19 The University of Minnesota board on athletic control has decided to retain H. L. Williams as football coach for another year at 3000, an advance of 500.
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Minneapolis
University of Minnesota Board On Athletic Control
H. L. Williams
The Solid South addressed by Emory Speer in Buffalo
Emory Speer judge of the United States Court for the Southern District of Georgia spoke at the Independent Club dinner in Buffalo. Two hundred guests heard him argue the South’s political stance stems from Reconstruction era universal manhood suffrage for African Americans not part of Lincoln’s plan. He urged impartial laws for whites and blacks and voting rights for the capable across races.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Emory Speer
United States Court For the Southern District of Georgia
Independent Club
Knight
Speer
Lincoln
Judge Speer
Venezuela Replies To Germany On Claims And Arbitration
The Venezuelan government outlines its position on German claims resulting from the civil war, insisting on lawful procedures, possible arbitration, and the appointment of a fiscal agent. It states it will address war damage claims under new laws while pacification progress allows reestablished public credit. The note refrains from commenting on joint German British action, reaffirming mutual respect and reciprocal cordiality.
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United States
Venezuela
Republic
Germany
United Kingdom
Blockade Begins Tonight Amid Caribbean Port Orders
Admiral Douglas of Port of Spain imposes a midnight blockade on Laguayra Careno Guanta Cumana Carupano and the Orinoco mouth to go into effect with grace days for ships sailing before the blockade decree. British forces move from Trinidad to Caribbean ports as delays cloud itineraries.
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Port OF Spain
Trinidad
Alert
Carupano
Rocket
Ciudad Bolivar
Fantome
Orinoco River
Barrancas
Douglas
Laguayra
Careno
Guanta
Cumana
Venezuelan Blockade Update and Rebel Movements Near Caracas
The report notes days for sailing vessels and a fifteen day clearance window for blockaded ports. Violators face legal penalties and the blockade is not expected to extend beyond thirty days. Venezuelan generals Penalosa Rolando Rioja and Jague, with about 10,000 troops, are said to be marching on Caracas. Cables from Venezuela to this port are subject to censorship.
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Penalosa
Rolando
Rioja
Jague
Caracas
Venezuela
Germans Capture Venezuelan Schooner in Maracaibo Gulf
Dec 19 Caracas reports the German cruiser Falke captured the Venezuelan schooner Victoria in the Gulf of Maracaibo. The captain was forced to abandon ship within ten minutes as heavy seas threatened a capsize. One crew member drowned. Victoria’s captain was unaware of Venezuela’s dispute with Germany and Britain. Germany’s claims are said to be financial, not for corporal offenses. Victoria later found wrecked on shore. Venezuela’s government awaits arbitration responses from Britain, Germany, and Italy after Secretery Hay transmitted proposals. answers not expected before tomorrow. Venezuelans, after arming 43,000 men, doubt arbitration will suffice. Cretan unrest noted. business paralyzed.
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Caracas
Falke
Gulf of Maracaibo
Venezuela
Germany
Great Britain
6Afte
Washington
Hay
Cretan
Wetherell Sues Over Half Million Property Transfers
Former Chicago city controller Oscar D. Wetherell files a Circuit Court bill against the National Life Insurance Company and treasurer Albert M. Johnson. He seeks to set aside alleged conveyances valued at about 500000, asks for an accounting and a receiver, and alleges coercion during a Tamp a visit. Johnson disputes the figures as fanciful and says the transfer was to avoid foreclosure costs.
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Chicago
Oscar D. Wetherell
National Life Insurance Company of the United States
Albert M. Johnson
Wetherell
Tampa
Fla
Albert Johnson
Mr. Wetherell
The
National Life
Johnson
National Life Insurance Company of
United States
National Life Insurance Company
Policies Increase Estate Insurance in Louisville Death Case
In Louisville near Jacobs Park R C Whayne was found dead with a chest wound. Additional life insurance policies totaling 50 000 were found from Hartford Life Fidelity and Casualty Travelers Illinois Traveling Men's Association and Travelers Protective Association. Including 60 000 in accrued dividends from Equitable Life the total reaches 450 000. Two more 25 000 policies with Manhattan and National Life may raise the total to about 500 000. A coroner's inquest is scheduled for tomorrow.
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Louisville
Dee
R. C. Whayne
Jacobs Park
Hartford Life and Annuity Company
Fidelity and Casualty Company
Travelers’ Insurance Company
Illinois Traveling Men's Association
Travelers’ Protective Association
Peece
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Manhattan Insurance Company
National Life Company of Vermont
Ing
Jury convicts Sharkey in manslaughter in Fish killing
The New York jury returns a verdict of manslaughter in the second degree against Thomas J. Sharkey for the death of banker Nicholas Fish. Sharkey is to be sentenced Monday. Fish, a wealthy New Yorker, died after a September street altercation sparked by a dispute with Sharkey and others.
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New York
Thomas J. Sharkey
Nicholas Fish
Sharkey
Fish
Noted telegraphers and mining engineer die in Texas and Mexico
DALLAS Texas December 19 Edward H Rogers longtime Southwest telegrapher died today in San Antonio from malarial fever and lung congestion after years with the Associated Press at Texas posts Henry M Stanley American mining career head engineer dies December 19 in Mexico City aged forty eight His family lives in Cleveland Ohio He was highly regarded in the field
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Dallas
Tex
Edward H. Rogers
Southwest
San Antonio
Associated Press
Texas
Mexico City
Henry M. Stanley
Cleveland
Beckham declares for re election as Kentucky governor
Gov J C W Beckham announces in an address to the Democrats of Kentucky that he will seek a full term as chief executive. His current term to complete the Goebel vacancy ends December 12. The election is set for November next year with a May 9 primary to nominate the Democratic ticket.
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Frankfort
J. C. W. Beckham
Democrats of
Kentucky
William Goebel
Democratic Party
Fire Hits Fulton Market in Chicago Loss Tops 100000
Fire early this morning partly destroyed Fulton market in Chicago causing a loss of 100000. The market houses wholesale meat markets and several manufacturing plants. The second floor and most of the third floor from Nos 1 to 2% Fulton street were destroyed. Principal losers include Schwartzchild & Sulzeberger Wackenheim Co Swift & Co Cook County Company and Acorn brass works.
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Chicago
Fulton Market
Fulton Street
Schwartzschild & Sulzeberger, Wackenheim Co
Swift & Co
Cook County Company
Acorn Brass Works
Fire at Sollinger apartments endangers residents at Forty-fifth and Evans
A Chicago blaze at the Sollinger apartment building on Forty-fifth street and Evans avenue sent occupants from upper floors fleeing as walls threatened to collapse. Firefighters rescued several people just minutes before the structure gave way, leaving substantial losses and property damage behind.
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Chicago
Sollinger
Forty-fifth Street
Evans Avenue
Cornelius Vanderbilt Improves. Medical Bulletin Update
New York December 19 Dr Austin Flint issued a bulletin at 11 3 tonight saying the illness is subsiding. Vanderbilt is holding to the initial treatment as his condition improves and doctors monitor symptoms closely.
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New York
Austin Flint
Cornelius Vanderenka
Vanderbilt
Lord Currie of Hawley Amid Diplomatic Roles
Lord Currie of Hawley is noted for his British diplomatic service and advisory roles. The brief item highlights his status as a lord and his involvement in postwar or contemporary diplomacy, reflecting his contributions to international relations.
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Lord Currie of
Hawley
Ake Kan Hee
Constitution Revised Hampshire Delegates
Concord N H December 19 The convention for revising the New Hampshire constitution adjourned after drafting nine amendments. Proposals include trusts prohibition extending suffrage to women inheritance and franchise tax education requirement to strike the word Protestant from the bill of rights establish voting nets place representation on a new basis police court criminal jurisdiction and militia officer examination.
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Concord
N. H
Chicago Post Paragrapher Tries For Reprint Credit
A Chicago Post exchange editor humors a new writer craving credit for his work. The hopeful asks to see his pieces reprinted, the editor declines politely, and the man, frustrated, throws a paper weight at the editor as laughter erupts from others.
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Chicago Post
Exchange
Pais
Paraphar
The Dreadful Kitchener in a Flimy Handkerchief Tale
The piece recounts Lord Kitchener’s return from Egypt and a curious encounter in which a socialite requested his autograph. He examined a scented handkerchief recalled as “Your sister’s, pretty pattern,” highlighting a cheeky, satirical edge in Leslie’s Weekly.
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Leslie’s Weekly
Lord Kitchener
Khartoum
Pretoria
South Africa
Egypt
Yes
Mg Social Fop
Kitchener
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