Synod Loses Suit in Indiana Court Case and Local Mishaps
Fort Wayne reports the Missouri Lutheran Evangelical Synod lost a fraud claim against Westenfeld estate over a will provision. The Saengerbund Hall was sold to settle a $22,201 judgement. In Washington, Dr. Noah J. Goshorn’s bank embezzlement trial opened with sensational testimony, detailing a $6,000 deposit dispute at the People's National Bank and related misconduct by ex cashier Davis.
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Indianapolis Journal
Fort Wayne
Ind
Missouri Lutheran Foungelical Synod
Westenfeld
Synod
Sheriff
Saengerbund
Washington
Noah J. Goshorn
People's National Bank
Richard C. Davis
Chambers
Goshorn
St. Louis
Davis
Columbia Trust and Finance Company
Pasby Ive. Ky
Columbia
People’s National Bank
Korn
di Davis
People'National Bank
Bia Trust and Fin. Co
Lou, Ky
Louisville
Dr. Goshorn
Randolph County Republicans hold mass county convention
Wencester Indiana January early mass meeting draws delegates from across Randolph County to select state and congressional delegates pass resolutions and set a February primary date. Theodore Shockney and Captain James B. Ross prominent in race. Cromer and Ney factions clash before a compromise. Speech by Cramer and Shockney. Farmland Glee Club provides music. Convention predicts a hot county race to a finish.
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Indianapolis Journal
Wenchester
Ind
Randolph County
Theodore Shockney
James B. Ross
Union City
Cromer
Ney
Dr. Blair
Lynn
F. C. Focht
Republican
Indiana
Cramer
Shockney
Farmland Glee Club
Soloman Ketcham death shifts Indiana county control
In Washington Indiana Solomon Ketcham dies creating a vacancy on the Board of Commissioners, granting Republicans control of the county. The Republican commissioner and auditor plan to re elect ex Commissioner MocCarter. Rushville central committee reorganizes and fixes dates for county convention and delegate selections while calling for a complete impartial investigation of county records. Lafayette dispatch notes the new beginnings in the Indiana scene.
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Peca
Indianapolis Journal
Washington
Ind
Solomon
Ketcham
Board of Commissioners
MocCarter
George Helm
Ben L. McFarlan
Charles Frazee
Bart
Maren
County primaries date set after heated session
The council debated timing with four absentees at roll call. A late date faction clashed with Hanly supporters demanding early action. In a close vote, February % was chosen by Sto. The session grew animated as the decision was reached.
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Hanly
Glacial Drift of Gold Planned in Alaska Deposit
Elkhart and Cleveland residents form a company with 50000 capital to mine a rich glacial gold deposit in southeastern Alaska. Dr J A Roberts of Cleveland located the claim in 1900 and the glacier last melted about 50 years ago. Engineers estimate 2200000000 cubic yards of gold bearing dirt with hydraulic mining to reuse water 200 feet above the site. The venture plans to organize in late February and send representatives to Alaska mid March. Half the stock is held by Cleveland residents, half by Elkhartans led by W H Roberts.
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Indianapolis Journal
Elkhart
Ind
Cleveland
Alaska
J. A. Roberts
Eee
Will Not Be Pushed In Muskegon Case
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Elkhart Indiana reports that James Mather, an inmate at Lonecliff Hospital Logansport, maintains he killed Peter Olson at Muskegon Michigan in self defense. Hospital superintendent Dr Joseph G Rogers says no permanent improvement is likely and Muskegon officials show little inclination to pursue unless Mather is discharged or escapes. Geraghty of Muskegon police says Mather reaffirmed the Muskegon tale and claims self defense. Rogers cautions the statement may reflect a craving for sensational notoriety rather than truth.
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Indianapolis Journal
Elkhart
Ind
James
Mather
Lonecliff
Logansport
Peter Olson
Muskegon
Mich
Joseph G. Rogers
Geraghty
Michigan
Rogers
Olson
Poultry Show Awards Reported at Wabash Indiana Event
The northern Indiana pet stock and poultry show in Wabash awarded premiums for white Plymouth Rocks buff Plymouth Rocks Wyandottes Brahmas and Langshans among others. Exhibitors included N N Smith King Ulsh Orwin Gillen Downey and several from Wabash Logansport North Manchester and surrounding towns. Kosciusko County Poultry and Fat Stock Association also held a three day exhibit in Warsaw with many premiums awarded and overall success.
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Indianapolis Journal
Wabash
Ind
Indiana
N. N. Smith
Flora
King & Alsh
Charles Beck
Frank McCabe
Hackleman
L. N. Myers
Losantville
Plymouth Rocks
King & Ulsh
C. M. Orwin
Logansport
A. D. Vergen
Columbia City
Buff Plymouth Rocks
Miss Orwin
Daniel Gillen
Clarence Knotts
Golden Wyandottes
Dan Gillen
Marion Stewart
Atlanta
Light Brahmas
James Wilson
Wyandottes
C. F. Adams
Sharpsville
Thomas Baun
Larue
E. M. Clark
Bunker Hill
Warsaw
Kosciusko County Poultry and Fat Stock Association
Dream prompts long jump leads to severe injuries
William Dennis of Alexandria, visiting friends in Summityville, woke from a dream of a train collision and leaped from a second story window with a bed frame. He suffered multiple leg fractures with exposed bone, and is in critical condition at St. John’s Hospital in Anderson.
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Indianapolis Journal
Summityville
Ind
William Dennis
Alexandria
St. John’s Hospital
Anderson
Cuban railroad worker run over by switch engine
Evansville report says Joe Powell a sixty year old Cuban man employed by Louisville and Nashville Railroad was struck by a switch engine and both legs were crushed. He died tonight.
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Indianapolis Journal
Evansville
Ind
Joe Powell
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company
Glee Club Concert and Midwinter Picnic At IU
Bloomington on January 3 reports a successful annual Glee Club concert with strong encores. A new university social trend saw a Thursday afternoon picnic by several young women, using the gymnasium and baskets for a Junelike repast. Athletic plans include football dates with Purdue, possibly in Lafayette or Indianapolis, to help finances. John A. Foster takes charge of finances for the proposed Woman’s Building, visiting alumni groups from Evansville onward. Hartford City considers American Light and Water Company’s bid to purchase electric lighting, with municipal ownership after ten years. Thomas Wright of Danville, Ala, escapes custody after forgery arrest in Vermilion County, Indiana.
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Indianapolis Journal
Bloomington
Ind
Glee Club
University
The
Athletic Association
Horne
Purdue
Lafayette
Indianapolis
John A. Foster
Co-operative Association
Evansville
Indiana University
Hartford City
American Light and Water Company
Danville
Jan
Thomas Wright
Vermilion County
Indiana
Man Flees From Pursuers After Brother’s Home Visit Near Perrysville
A man miles northeast of Perrysville Indiana attended his mother’s funeral then entered his brother’s residence promising to return shortly. He exited through the back door and bolted, eluding a pursuing posse as searches failed to locate him.
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Perrysville
Ind
Wabash Health Officer Voices Smallpox Concerns
Wabash Indiana health officer Dr Lorin Smith warns the smallpox situation is persistent with 15 to 20 cases since last fall though no epidemic. He notes wholesale vaccination could stamp it out, per state board expert Dr J N Hurty after a telephonic consultation.
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Indianapolis Journal
Wabash
Ind
Lorin Smith
British Columbia
Smith
J. N. Hurty
State Board
Kokomo man with smallpox captured in Greentown
Isaac Murphy, the pursued smallpox patient, was captured at Greentown this morning and placed in quarantine after two escapes. His wife is detained at Anderson.
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Indianapolis Journal
Kokomo
Ind
Isaac Murphy
Marion
Anderson
Greentown
Woman weds eighth husband after seven divorces in county
Anderson, Ind Jan 25 Mrs Bellma Arms aged widow who has divorced seven times and whose former husbands all reside in the county married Noah Hoop of Elwood tonight. Elder Clifford of the Christian Church conducted the ceremony. None of her former husbands contested the previous divorces.
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Indianapolis Journal
Anderson
Ind
Bellma Arms
Noah Hoop
Elwood
Clifford
The
Christian Church
Local Obituaries from Indiana Towns
Fortville Funeral notices report John K Fansset age 77 of Green township Madison county died at his home of cancer leaving a widow one son and two daughters He owned a notable farm and was born in Franklin county Indiana Lafayette Michael Costello dies at St Elizabeths Hospital age 88 from heart trouble Irish born He had been a charity patient for 19 years Union City Harvie Julian finds wife dead at home He is 90 and his wife was 80 marking their golden wedding anniversary Portland Hezekiah Denney treasurer of the Board of Education and a businessman dies at 49 Ichabod Nichols a Civil War veteran dies at Pennville
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Fortville
Ind
John K. Fansset
Green Township
Madison County
Ireland
Union City
Harvie Julian
Julian
Portland
Hezekiah Denney
Board of Education
Ichabod Nichols
Pennville
Indiana Notes Local News Roundup From Howard County
In Greentown George Murphy faces trial for harming Oliver Evans with a beer bottle as Evans pursues a $100 damage suit. Howard county women held parallel sessions at a two day institute on domestic economy and childrearing. Fortville officials pursue Elwood Fortville electric line with rights of way secured from farmers. Elwood ready to fund roadwork. New Albany detains J H Foster posing as Prudential inspector for prepay policy payouts. he is jailed. Lafayette Tippecanoe directors fix next county fair for September. McDill replaces Leaming. Tipton son of farmer drives family out. arrested for insanity with $1,700 found. Logansport Panhandle police capture Ira Truax, 18, a young burglar from Star City. Warsaw Spanish American War veterans form Hamilton B Paul Camp No 1 with 16 charter members in honor of H B Paul.
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O. W. Outland
T. J. Hanna
J. E. McDaniel
Fortville
Fortville Commercial Club
Messrs
M. B. Walker
BE. F. Cohen
P. P. Randall
Elwood & Fortville
Frank Huffman
William Garrison
Perkinsville
Elwood
New Albany
J. H. Foster
Detroit
Mich
Prudential Insurance Comany
Lafayette
Tippecanoe County Agricultural Association
James Murdock
Henry Leaming
Charles McDill
Murdock
Tipton
Samuel Phares
Schulenburg
Logansport
Panhandle
Ira Truax
Star City
Truax
Daleville
Ind
Warsaw
H. B. Paul
Bowen Clegg wedding in Caracas today
United States Minister Herbert W. Bowen wed Miss Caroline Clegg of Galveston Texas in a ceremony held today in Caracas Venezuela. Bowen and Clegg are reported to have begun their new life together following the ceremony, with friends and colleagues in attendance.
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Caracas
Venezuela
United States
Herbert W. Bowen
Caroline Clegg
Galveston
Tex
More Cars Fired in Terre Haute Traction Strike Furor
In Terre Haute Indiana a growing disorder erupts as a strike escalates. Miners blame an Interurban train man for a shooting injuring L H Hagerman while the company reports gunfire only into the air. Talks with General Manager Clark fail to yield a settlement. Authority figures warn of possible riots during a planned labor demonstration as crowds clash with officials and workers.
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Indianapolis Journal
Terre Haute
Ind
L. H. Hagerman
Seelyville
Hagermen
Clark
McCormick
Indianapolis
J. Smith Talley
Indiana Coal Operators’ Association
Terre Haute Industries
Seventh
Malin
Violence at Seelyville Shocks Brazil Ind Scene
Reports from Brazil Indiana describe a shooting at Seelyville last night with threats of more violence against local company property. Two utility poles were cut, traffic halted for hours, and electric plant engineers joined a sympathy strike before nonunion workers were found to resume service.
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Indianapolis Journal
Brazil
Ind
Seelyville
Harmony
Terre Haute Electric Company
Nonunion Eee
Marion Window Glass plant closed in Marion Ind
MARION IND January the Marion Window Glass Company's plant shut down. John L. Denny president of the window glass workers union now LA 300 arrived with Secretary Get singer and asserted his control. He stated workers would stay loyal to his union and he is finding jobs for them elsewhere.
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Indianapolis Journal
Marion
Ind
Marion Window Glass Company
John L. Denny
Window-Glass Workers’ Organization
L. A. 300
Getsinger
S. A. 300
Simon Burns
L. A. 30
Denny
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern shop strike escalates
In Washington the strike worsened as workers refused to return. The company posted notices closing the shops permanently, putting nearly five hundred men out of work. General Superintendent Rawn cited the need to discharge unnecessary help and condemned the AFL stance while public sympathy shifted against the strike. Fire erupted at 7 pm in the millroom but was extinguished.
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Indianapolis Journal
Washington
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
Rawn
American Federation of Labor
Free silver in Porto Rico seized near Ponce
United States marshal seized five thousand dollars in counterfeit silver near Ponce. Coins included quarters half dollars and dollars. Two men Ramon Rentas and Morento Ortis were arrested and jailed after a hearing before the United States commissioner in San Juan, with the district court official presiding.
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San Juan
P. R
United States
Ponce
Ramon Rentas
Morento Ortis
United States Commisamuse
Porter
United States District Court
Anxiety at St Thomas over Danish West Indies sale
Reported Jan 5 from St Thomas describes quiet reception of news Denmark will cede the Danish West Indies to the United States. Unclear official word from Copenhagen, Danish cruiser Valkyrien to stay to deter disturbances. Washington notes the plebiscite will wait until the U.S. Senate ratifies the treaty. linked to past rejection of a former cession.
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Thomas
Denmark
Danish West Indies
United States
Copenhagen
St. Thomas
Washington
United States Senate
Senate
Roosevelt Party to Sail February 15 Aboard Steamship
Washington reports that the Roosevelts and Miss Alice Roosevelt will attend the state banquet for Prince Henry in Chattanooga. The decision marks a change from prior plans which had barred ladies from attendance, with the voyage set to depart February 15 and arrival expected by Sunday morning, March 2.
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Washington
Chattanooga
Roosevelt
Alice Roosevelt
Prince Henry
Preparations in New York for Prince Henry arrival
Wall street leaders and major financiers met at J P Morgan & Co to plan a hospitable reception for Prince Henry. A city committee organized by Mayor Low expanded its roster with figures such as John G. Carlisle, Frank S Black, Nicholas Fish, and Thomas B. Reed. The German consul outlined plans, noting the Kronprinz Wilhelm voyage and the yacht Hohenzollern as headquarters.
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Wall Street
Metropolis
J. P. Morgan & Co
Prince Henry
Low
City of New York
John G. Carlisle
Frank 8. Black
Nicholas Fish
Austin G. Fox
William B. Hornblower
Anson G. McCook
Robert Grier Monroe
James A. O'Gorman
Charles H. Russell
Kronprinz Wilhelm
Hohenzollern
Admiral Schley in Chicago Honors and Politicized Reception
Admiral Schley received a cordial Chicago welcome with dinners and club visits. He declined political offices, thanked donors, and praised the sailors who fought at Santiago. He pressed hands at the Press and Booster Clubs, received bouquets and plaster replicas, and spoke to crowds amid cheers for his service.
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Martin Emerick
Maryland Society of Chicago
Mr. Schley
Hamilton Club
Cuba
Santiago
B. W. Wells
Wells
Arthur Marshall Chamberlain
Trumbull White
Chicago
London
Press Club
Admiral Schley
Harry B. Chamberlain
Santago
Chicago Athletic Club
Woman's Club
E. A. Munger
Mayor Harrison
Governor Yates
Admiral Schier
Father Wattman
Ft. Sheridan
Munger
Schley
Henry W. Price
Maryland
Admiral Scaley
Court of Inquiry
Admiral Sealey
Navy
Nexer
Clarke E. Carr
Spo
Capitol dome planner Washington dies in retirement
Washington report notes Janes Schoen who designed dome plans for the Capitol and assisted in Civil War logistics in Washington died. His funeral is scheduled for Monday. Atlantic City report records railroad magnate David McCargo’s death at 76 from paralysis after apoplexy. Other obituaries include Maj. Joseph H. McArthur at 69, Judge Edmunds of St Louis, Dr Margaret Gardiner of Toledo, Helmuth Kranich of New York, and Charles T. Means NH GOP leader, all noted with brief biographical details.
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N. J
David McCargo
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St. Charles Place
McCargo
Chicago
Joseph H. McArthur
Indiana Avenue
St. Genevite
West Point
Army of the Potomac
Malvern Hill
Gains Hill
Savage Station
Antietam
The
Wilderness
ST. Louis
Henry Littleton Edmunds
Criminal Court
Judge Edmunds
Birchland
Virginia
University of Virginia
Toledo
Margaret Gardiner
State Insane Asylum
Storz
John
Will Gardiner
University of Pennsylvania
New York
Helmuth Kranich
Kranich & Bach
Germany
Manchester
N. H
Charles T. Means
New Hampshire
Fire Rages In Mobile Wholesale District Killing Two
Fire at the Michael and Lyons building in Mobile’s wholesale district caused at least 300000 dollars in damage and killed Richard H. Vidmer a leading society man and Bat Thomas a New Orleans laborer. Three firefighters were hurt two slightly and one badly as walls collapsed trapping the victims during efforts to subdue the flames. Numerous firms suffered building and stock losses with insurance coverage evident on most properties.
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Mobile
Ala
Richard H. Vidmer
Bat Thomas
New Orleans
Vidmer
Thomas
Alabama
Michael & Lyons
H. Piser & Co
Drago Grain Company
Swift & Co
F. Gomez
Green
Michael and Lyon's Grocery Company
E. Holzborn & Co
Herron, Morris & Co
George H. McFadden & Co
W. N. Thompson
Michael and Lyons
Fire damages university anatomy building in Minneapolis
In Minneapolis the anatomy building at the University of Minnesota suffered about 3000 dollars in damage this afternoon and around twenty cadavers on dissecting tables were burned. A hundred students aided the fire brigade until the department arrived.
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Minneapolis
Minn
University of Minnesota
Minnesota shippers push to end anti merger fight
A petition signed by grain men lumbermen and Minneapolis shippers asks Governor Van Sant to discontinue opposing the Great Northern Northern Pacific and Burlington merger plans. They argue Northern Securities would stabilize rates benefiting Twin Cities and wider Northwestern shippers. Similar petitions are anticipated statewide.
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Minneapolis
van Sant
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Burlington
Tiree
Northern Securities Company
Wreckers Save Steamer Pere In Lake Michigan
Captain James Reid and his crew of wreckers at Ludington succeeded in towing the wrecked steamer Pere to safety after the vessel was stranded by the storm.
Howard Case at Frankfort
In Frankfort Kentucky the Jim Howard case moves through three of eight planned speeches as defense lawyer James Andrew Scott completes a four hour and twenty five minute argument. Commonwealth attorney Louis Arnett from Covington starts the after noon, is answered by Carlo Lyttle, and Judge Cantrill adjourns court to Monday. Prosecution will resume with Judge Williame followed by Tom Campbell and James A Violett. Franklin will close the case likely Tuesday morning and the jury will hear the verdict.
Boston Streets Quiet After Strike Injunction
Boston reports show calm street scenes today compared with earlier in the week as an injunction restrains union men from interfering with R. Brine Transportation Company business. Police orders target those shouting at drivers. no serious disturbances noted.
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Boston
Busines Os
R. Brine Transportation Company
Valet Kern Taken Back to New York in Jewelry Robbery Case
Edward Kern, the New Orleans valet tied to a New York jewelry theft, admitted his identity in open court after robbing P. G. Thebau of six dollars worth of gems and jewels. He was sent back to New York tonight by Detective Sergeant Kelly.
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New York
New Orleans
Edward Kern
P.G. Thebau
New York Tonight
Gemes
Kelly
Assignment of Tobacconiste in Cleveland
The Standard Tobacco and Cigar Company of 29 St. Clair Street filed an assignment on January 3. The assets are listed at 500,000 and liabilities at 5,008. E. P. Watterson, secretary, was named assignee.
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