Industrial consolidations reach vast U S capitalization in review
The Journal of Commerce estimates all U S industrial consolidations total about 6.5 billion dollars in capitalization, excluding railways and banks. Census data show 141 new industrials with 962.4 million in preferred and 1.153 billion in common stock, employing over 30 thousand workers across 2 thousand plants.
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New York
United States
Journal of Commerce
Washington
Osa
Dreantzel
Mysterious Abduction in Evanston Kidnapped by Aunt
Evanston police renew hope in a high profile case seeking Miss Florence Ely and her thirteen year old nephew Eli Rogers. A boy’s girlish apparel linked to the pair suggests they may have traveled toward Wisconsin or Michigan. A $60 reward remains outstanding.
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Chicago
Evanston
Florence Ely
Eli Rogers
Miss Ely
Rogers
Paris
Married couple killed at New Castle crossing by train
Mrs Nancy A Reeder of Springport and John P Edwards of Muncie were struck and killed by eastbound Pennsylvania train at Columbia avenue crossing in New Castle while driving to the bride’s home after obtaining a license. Edwards thrown 100 feet. Reeder found on engine pilot. No whistle sounded per the daughter.
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Indianapolis Journal
New Castle
Nancy A. Reeder
Springport
John P. Edwards
Muncie
Pennsylvania
Columbia Avenue
Veterans and citizens mourn as Indiana figures pass on
Thomas Jenkins a veteran glass tradesman died in Muncie after returning from Cincinnati for the holidays. Edmund Dwyer Elwood's longtime resident died in his eighty seventh year. A major fire at Royal Wheel Company in Aurora damaged the drying room, causing over 10000 pounds in losses and leaving about three hundred workers jobless. the firm operates from Cincinnati with offices there.
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Pension Examinan Oe
Pike County
Muncie
Ind
Thomas Jenkins
Cincinnati
Elwood
Edmund Dwyer
Ireland
Indianapolis Journal
Aurora
Royal Wheel Company
Lawrenceburg
Cochran
Danville Meeting Supports Noncombatant Boers In Africa
In Danville Illinois a large crowd gathered in the courthouse to back Governor Yates proclamation and a civic call endorsing noncombatant Boers, their wives and children in African camps. Officers were elected led by Edward McCusker president and a relief fund was organized to aid Boer women and children.
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Indianapolis Journal
Danville
Yates
Africa
Edward McCusker
Anton Shhutz
Louis Steube
Smallpox cases rise as Indiana city acts
In Shelbyville Dr. A W Brayton found nine definite smallpox cases with at least fifty more suspected. The council hired a smallpox doctor and diagnostician and arranged measures to curb the outbreak and care for the afflicted. Across the state, reports include a Sullivan banquet of Greek students and a new armory dedication in Franklin.
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Indianapolis Journal
Shelbyville
Ind
A. W. Brayton
Indianapolis
Indiana Miners to Elect Delegates for UMW Convention
Terre Haute Ind Dec 30 More than a thousand miners locals in the bituminous field will elect delegates to the United Mine Workers national convention to meet in Indianapolis Jan 2 The Indiana miners plan to push for action on the powder clause and oppose autonomous trades The black coal field delegates from Clay county numbering about 2500 to 3000 will also choose representatives The Indiana group supports John Mitchell for re election and seeks union unity after past strikes
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Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Ind
United Mine Workers
Clay County
Indiana
John Mitchell
Evansville Arrest Tells of Western Kentucky Mine Case
James D. Wood, president of the United Mine Workers in western Kentucky, was arrested in Evansville Ind on advice from Dixon Ky where he was recently indicted as an accessory in the killing of a nonunion miner. He could not post bond and was locked up. Bail proceedings will be argued in Henderson Ky Wednesday.
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Indianapolis Journal
Evansville
Ind
James D. Wood
United Mine Workers
Kentucky
Dixon
Wood
Henderson
Hartford City Priest Announces Glass Plant Blast Date
Father Charles Dhe of Hartford City reports his new window glass plant at Wheeling on the Mississinewa river will go into blast January 15. He says the Burns or old L. A. 300 scale will be signed, marking a milestone for the project near eight miles southwest.
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Indianapolis Journal
Hartford City
Ind
Charles Dhe
Wheeling
Here
Mississinewa River
L. A
Death of Elkhart pioneer David Simonton at 84
Elkhart Indiana obituary notes David Simonton, among the town's oldest and richest residents. A Clarke county Ohio native, he moved to Indiana in 1832 and helped build many early homes. He owned extensive Elkhart and Chicago property valued around 155000 dollars. He left most of his estate to two sisters, a son, and four grandchildren to prevent disputes. Funeral set for 2 PM Tuesday.
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Indianapolis Journal
Elkhart
Ind
David
Simonton
Clarke County
Ohio
Indiana
Chicago
After Moore's Scalps Charge on Weather Chief
Former fore caster Dunn of New York writes to Secretary Wilson accusing Willis L. Moore, head of the Weather Bureau, of bias in denying Dunn reinstatement. Dunn left bureau during the Spanish-American War and has since sought return, but Moore maintains Dunn did not serve in the West Indies and thus has no reinstatement claim.
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Washington
Dunn
New York
Wilson
Willis L. Moore
Weather Bureau
Weather Bureau Service
Moore
West Indies
Mr. Moore
Mr. Dunn
Funeral Over Wedding Plans In Stillwell Indiana
In LaPorte Indiana a wedding planned at William Kepplins home in Stillwell was replaced by a funeral as John Hensel aged 67 dies on the eve of nuptials with Mrs Sophia Harness aged 63. The clergyman will conduct services over Hensels body tomorrow. Hensels groom to be celebration ended with his death on his wedding morn after overindulgence. In Muncie Miss Ella Dougherty and Lewis C Engle eloped to Anderson and then to Indianapolis to finalize their home. Charles Van Matre, a Muncie letter carrier, gave a diamond ring to the engaged couple Christmas binding their engagement. He will extend congratulations.
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Indianapolis Journal
Laporte
Ind
William Kepplin
Stillwell
John Hensel
Sophia Harness
Muncie
Ella Dougherty
Lewis C. Engle
Indianapolis
Anderson
Charles van Matre
Brazil
Theodore Watkins
Richard Watkins
Prince of Wales to Visit Berlin for Investiture
London dispatch reports the Prince of Wales has accepted Emperor William's invitation to Berlin in mid January to be invested with the order of the Black Eagle. The Berlin correspondent of the Daily Mail notes the royal visit will emphasize Anglo German ties and high ceremony.
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Prince of Wales
Berlin
London
The
Daily Mail
William
Order of the Black Eagle
Veteran Trapper Killed in 8Foot Fall near Cody
Riley MecLaugh-Un, a veteran trapper and guide of the Big Horn country, fell to instant death while hunting. His body was recovered by friends with ropes and hooks after a difficult search in Cody Wyoming.
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Cody
Wyo
Riley MecLaugh- UN
Big Horn Country
Noted Indiana figures mourned in year-end obits
Richmond widow Mrs Joseph Co Ratliff dies after long illness daughter of Daniel Crawford married to Ratliff in 182. Survived by three children Walter Ratliff Liberty and Benjamin Piqua and Mrs Mark Bates. Friend Church member active in religious work. Ridgeville farmer John Quincy Pierce 57, Odd Fellow and Company E veteran, dies of lung fever leaving widow and daughter. Fort Wayne elder Daniel Shambaugh 85, son of a Revolutionary War soldier, father of city attorney W H Shambaugh, dies. Petersburg Dr J M Beardsley Winslow noted physician among finest decades.
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Richmond
Ind
Joseph Co. Ratliff
Daniel B. Crawford
Ratt
Walter
Benjamin
Piqua
Mark Bates
Liberty
Friends’ Church
Ridgeville
John Quincy Pierce
Company E
Eighty-fourth
Indiana Volunteers
Deerfield
Cedar Creek Township
Allen County
Washington
Pennsylvania
W. H. Shambaugh
Fort Wayne
Petersburg
J. M. Beardsley
Winslow
Omy
Kisselman Brothers open new wire fence plant in Muncie
In Muncie Indiana the Kisselman Brothers wire fence Works launched a new department today with about 29 workers. The plant will supply machinery line and some unvarnished wire will be sold. The Kisselman Brothers relocated from Ridgeville a year ago and now employ six men. In Peru Indiana evidence of foul play surrounds the body of Oliver Kissiman found near the railway tracks yesterday with injuries noted.
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Indianapolis Journal
Muncie
Ind
Kisselman
Peru
Oliver Kissiman
Numerous Indiana news Briefs Across towns
Fragments report a fractured skull in Evansville with vanished watch and money. Nancy Ritzel died suddenly at home after relatives surprised her. Theodore Watkins bound over for patricide in Brazil. Weir Weir & Darrow to dissolve on Jan 1. Laporte man located in Michigan. hubbub over a missing salesman. Shelbyville hog theft foiled at Slaughter House. Terre Haute man missing with $60. editor Miller declares himself God. Kokomo ID links Dr J B Thomas to past Indiana crimes. Vincennes outlaw Irwin Gammell near death from skull injury. Nashville hunter injured by shotgun. Goshen millinery store robbed of almost entire stock.
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Michigan
Shelbyville
Henry van Cleve
Flaltz & Warbler
van Cleve
Tom Bennett
Slaughter House
Bennett
Muncte
David A. Lambert
Republican County Central Committee
Winchester
Terre Haute
Walter Musser
Rockville
Ind
Miller
Cayuga
Kokomo
W. E. Blackridge
J. B. Thomas
Philadelphia
Indiana
Vincennes
Irwin Gammell
Nashville
George Pritzer
Goshen
Helen Flanque
Telegraphic Briefs of Injunctions and Arrests Across Cities
Judge refuses injunction in Louisville case about Mammoth care management. Sheriff arrests Uriah Porter for alleged murder as militia aids capture. Odell appoints Nathan L. Miller New York state controller to 1903. Alden indicted for grand larceny exposing a $3,100 shortage. Efforts to admit negro youths to West Point and Annapolis rise. Harvard Cercle Francais names M. Huguet Leroux French lecturer. Hatfield slain near Troy mining camp in Arizona by Deputy Devine. Jim Younger, ex bandit, confined with bullet relic and hopes for board pardon. Vermont prosecutors indict Donaway over prohibitory law issues. Dr. T W Smith deranged on train, bound for Cincinnati sanatorium. Detectives in New York hunt Edward Kern. jewel inventory tops $50,000.
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W. E. Settle
Bowling Green
W. Scott Miller
Louisville
Gunter
Hodges
Uriah Porter
William Fincher
Porter
Jelks
Opelika
Odell
New York
Nathan L. Miller
Cortland County
Erastus C. Knight
Buffalo
Charles A. Alden
Charities Department
Alden
West Point
Negro Baptist Ministers’ Conference
Boston
Washington
Zion Baptist Church
Roosevelt
Annapolis
Cercle Francais de l'Universaire
Harvard
M. Huguet Leroux
Leroux
East
Chicago
St. Paul
St. Louis
Denver
San Francisco
New Orleans
Jim Younger
Northfield
Younger
Minnesota Board of Pardons
Addison County
Vermont
James A. Donaway
George W. Morro
Anti-Saloon League
Cincinnati
Kern
Titus
Edward Kern
Paul G. Thebaud
Newport News Attorney Fatally Shatters City Engineer
In Newport News on December 30, attorney C Aylett Ashby shot and likely fatally wounded City Engineer E A Marye and gravely wounded Policeman Woodward who had Marye under arrest. Marye, pursuing May Garnett, bricks were hurled at the Garnett home after a refused admission. Ashby, summoned by telephone, fired four shots at Marye as they approached the station.
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Newport News
C. Aylett Ashby
E. A. Marye
Woodward
Marye
May Garnett
Ashby
Garnetts
Britain Would Not Refuse Alaska Bargain, Says Daily Mail
The Daily Mail contends that Britain might trade a large Alaska claim as part of a quid pro quo for ending the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty. It notes Anglo American efforts on an arbitration path for Alaskan boundary and Great Lakes questions, while warning Britain has little to bargain after the Isthmian Canal treaty. The Daily News calls Canadian unilateral pursuit of the recity issue significant amid tentative negotiations.
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London
Washington
Hay
Lord Pauncefote
United States
Great Britain
Canada
Daily Mail
Great Lakes
Daily News
Serious Riot on Lewis Island as Constables Are Overwhelmed
London reports a violent riot on the Island of Lewis over the union of Free and United Churches of Scotland. Islanders mobbed constables guarding a church, throwing stones and bombs until officers capitulated. Police sustained serious wounds. troops may be sent to quell the unrest.
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London
Island of
Lewis
Union of
Free and United Churches of Scotland
Mess
United Church
English Educational Commission to study American methods
The English Educational Commission plans a four month stay in the United States beginning August to study American commerce and industry. A two to three member parliamentary commission and leaders from major firms will join, aiming to compare methods and education with England. Mosely notes American boys are brighter, seeking insights missing in English schooling.
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New York
Alfred Mosely
America
Lord Reay
London School Board
Joshua Fitch
Sidney Webb
Garnett
Technical Education Board
London City Council
London
Journal
American
United States
Mosely
Commission
Bouquets From Market Women In Nice Honeymoon Visit
Market women of Nice resolved to present two mammoth bouquets to Senator Depew and his bride. The gift was delivered Sunday at Beaulieu where the senator and Mrs Depew are spending their honeymoon. Mrs Depew greeted the group and gave a brief address while distributing many presents.
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New York
Journal and American
Nice
France
Senator Depew
Beaulieu
Zionist congress decides on bank in Palestine and concessions
Basle Switzerland Dec 3 The Zionist congress reached a provisional decision to keep a sum for acquiring concessions. It will establish a Palestine branch bank with capital up to 400000 francs limited to banking business and separate from colonization work. By end of November 35212 shares had been taken in the Jewish colonial trust in London.
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Basle
Switzerland
Zionist Congress
Palestine
Jewish Colonial Trust
London
Sailor Stabbed in Villefranche Fight Involving Albany and Chicago
A dispatch from Nice reports that during a scuffle yesterday in Villefranche, a seaman named Dillon of the Albany was seriously stabbed. Three Chicago sailors allegedly stabbed him and then fled the scene.
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London
Nice
Villefranche
United States
Albany
Chicago
Dillon
New Zealand Orders Steel Bridges From United States
Wellington New Zealand government will order all steel bridges from the United States in the future. The move follows the Manawatu Railway Company experience where American bids on a large steel viaduct were about a quarter of English firm bids.
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Wellington
N. Z
New Zealand
United States
Manawatu Railway Company
Sae
Papera
Sandringham Palace
Edward
Alexandra
Sandringham
Brussels
Maison du Peuple
House of the People
Herr Singer
Reichstag
Germany
M. Valliant
Chamber of Deputies
France
George T. Herron
The Pope Faints Reported From Rome
A Rome dispatch says the Pope suffers serious fainting fits amid reports of illness. Also noted are a Rome morality ban on Francesca da Rimini and a Vienna judge shooting suicide due to fears of blindness. Nearby lines mention British casualties at Zeefontein in a terse, fragmentary summary.
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London
Dec
Rome
Gabriele D'Annunale
Francesca da Rimini
Holzinger
Criminal Court
Vienna
Wala Alex Ord
Cambon Arrives in New York on La Champagne
Jules Cambon French ambassador to the United States arrives in New York from Havre on the La Champagne with attache Jean Aygueparose after a four month leave. He plans to go to Washington and speaks of a forthcoming treaty with the United States and mutual product exchange.
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New York
Jules Cambon
France
United States
Havre
M. Cambon
Jean Aygueparose
Legation
Cambon
Washington
Ambassador Cambon
Resent
Ceremany
Panama Canal Company
Venezuela
Funston May Command at St. Paul
The Pioneer Press reports it is probable Brigadier General Funston may command the Dakota Department with headquarters in St. Paul after his return from the See The post is said to be between Funston and another general who does not want the station Philippine service ties are noted but no final decision is given
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ST. Paul
Dec
Pioneer Press
Funston
Dakotas
Ter
Pepper Named Commissioner for Louisiana Purchase Co
Charles M. Pepper, a noted newspaper correspondent and delegate to the Pan American congress, was appointed commissioner of the Louisiana Purchase Company to support Cuba relief efforts and related sponsorships during the session in Havana.
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ST. Louis
Charles M. Pepper
Pan-American Congress
City of
Louisiana Purchase Company
Sustee
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