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Van Wert Times

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1900

Page

3

Jewelers robbed in Baltimore two men bound clerk

Alexander J Hubbard, a 13 North Street jeweler, was assaulted and bound by two men who entered at 10 o clock yesterday. They took a satchel of diamonds rings and watches and escaped while policemen passed unseen. Hubbard was hospitalized with injuries likely to prove fatal. the store was ransacked and the loss value is undetermined.

Baltimore Alexander J Hubbard North Street ML Adlock Hubbard Dom

Strange fatality follows a family in Ohio oil fields

Bowling Green Ohio reports a sequence of fatalities within the Collins family. Trank Collins was found dead in a boiler house near Rising Sun, with his parents in Ironville insisting foul play. Coroner Trichler cites apoplexy as the cause. Four weeks earlier Alexander Collins died in an oil tank near Hradner, likely from suffocation after a fall. A brother perished two years ago in a bull wheel accident, and a sister was scalded to death, leaving two brothers living under fear of danger.

Bowling Green Ohio Collins Rising Sun Hia Parenta Ironville Trichler Alexander Collins Frank Hradner

Minister Harris Resigns from U S Justice Post

Indiana congressman Harris, a representative at the Anatro-Hungarian court, notified the president and secretary of state that he seeks relief from duty at term end next March to return to his law practice. He cited a desire to resume private practice as the reason for resignation.

Harris Washington Indiana United States

Indianan proves life on six cents a day

An Indiana man, described as 560 years old bachelor, claims he can live healthily on six cents daily. William Holley, who manages meals and cooking alone, reports four months of food cost totaling 685 dollars, with breakfast and dinner built around coffee meat bread and sugar and a weekly supply totaling about 54 cents.

Brazil Wm Holley Thus Holly

Detectives Track Debtor Brown in Bank Loot Case

Cincinnati Ohio November 2 Detectives pursue Tionk M Brown who looted the German National Bank of Newport near two hundred thousand dollars. A letter received by a Brown associate in this city mentions the plan and may identify others. Authorities report Brown tampered with ledgers, though the shortage likely remains around the reported sum as cash still circulates in the bank.

Cinemnati Ohie Tionk M Brown Newport Brown Inmanapalis Tucker

Mayor Swartz May Resign in Columbus Admits Doubtful Bond

Developments in Columbus municipal corruption probe center on Mayor Swartz and the potential resignation. Inspector Tom Haron, found intoxicated in a disreputable setting, has resigned. Dr W A Cole offered a second bond as his qualification for appointment to public safety director. The situation follows the warded potter corruption investigation.

Swartz Columbus Ohio W A Cole Public Safety Tom Haron Thig Bilef Columbia Municipal Middle Wileged Potter

Attempt to Blow Up Electric Plant Cincinnati

A attempted bombing at the Carson Vectric plant in Cincinnati was thwarted last night. Water was turned on a holler near the center of the building and was detached just in time to prevent a potential explosion that could have damaged the electric casing. The incident prompted a security review and ongoing police investigation.

Cincinnati Carson Vectric Ike

Charges Filed Against Police Prosecutor in Columbus Case

Columbus resident Finley accuses Police Prosecutor Geo Bope of official misconduct and maladministration. Finley says Bope refused to prosecute city gamblers, used corrupt schemes to extract money from a witness, and may be part of a blackmail attempt linked to a Cleveland civil action over $400. The City Clerk and Director of Law Crum handled the charges.

Columbus UV News Seem Finley Geo Bope Finleys Barr Finley Barn Law Crum Jade Crum Bope Cleveland

Lima and Findlay Electric Railway formed in Ohio

The Lima and Findlay Electric Railway Company of Luna was incorporated in Columbus Tuesday by Theo D Rabb T D S Neeley and others with capital of 20000. The line will run electric service between Findlay and Lima across Hancock County lands without delay. The Divine Sarah arrives in US. New York Navy 21 Mme Sarah Bernhardt and M Coquelm with sixty players landed today to begin engagements starting November 26. Bernhardt will perform L Aiglon Cyranno Marnier Cumite La Tosca and Trou Frou on an extended tour of major cities.

Lima and Findlay Sarah New York Navy Mme Sarah Bernhardt M Coquelm Lacdultalne Bernhardt Bornhardt

Senator Davis Shows Slight Improvement in Battle with Delirium

Report from St Paul Minnesota indicates Senator Davis remains slightly improved after a delirium episode as his condition continues to be watched. Medical notes say his fight remains serious but progress is noted with improved signs since last night.

Sen Davis St Paul Minn Davis Yestering Jesa Alton

Postoffice Robbers Take $500 in Cash at Goldsmith Area

A nighttime robbery at a local post office in Goldsmith near here resulted in thieves stealing 500 dollars in cash. Police are investigating and reviewing nearby surveillance for clues. No injuries reported and witnesses are being sought for descriptions of suspects.

Vipten Ind Noysi—aAn

Death stills broken heart Hoyt playwright dies in youth

Charlestown NWH reports the death of Charles Hale Hoyt a noted American dramatist known for A Milk White Flag and A Trip to Chinatown. Interment planned at Charlestown Mausoleum with friends citing his tragic life following two marriages and a public career marked by success and misfortune.

Charlestown Nwh Chas Hoyt Mr Hoyts Caroline Mickel Flora Walsh Lai Hoyt Caroline Miske Hoyt Hoyts Ind Boston Charles Hale Hoyt Monty Hoyt Trg Chinatown

Hoyt the Generous Spender Aided Struggling Men

Hoyt shown as a benevolent figure who freely gave to those in need his generosity defined his character. His delight lay in supporting struggling men, a testament to his liberal spirit and openhanded nature.

Hoyt Gearrous

Dowie curses the press over lace makers landing

John Alexander Dowie grows angry when lace makers are barred from landing in London. He rails at the newspapers, calling the press the devil and brands it as gutter journalism. He vows a future reckoning as public figures fear a day of judgment for the press.

London John Alexander Dowie Fingland England Daily Press Pugland

Lt Alstaetter Alive and Well Reported In Galion

A cable today from a friend in the case says Lt Alstaetter U 8 4 formerly of this place is alive and well, disproving a prior report that he was tortured and starved to death by Pili. The message states he is safe and sound.

Alstaetter Galion Laeut Alstaetter U Pilipues

Western Rail Traffic Halts On Severe Western Snow

Western Railroad traffic across the western slope is badly interrupted by heavy snow and high winds. A three day storm causes substantial damage and delays as the region reels from the wintry siege.

Denver Gol

Yellow Fever Specialist Heads to Washington

Dr Angel Bellinzaghi, a renowned yellow fever specialist, travels from the City of Mexico to Washington by invitation of the American government. His experiments here were highly successful, reportedly saving almost all patients treated.

Mexico Angel Bellinzaghi Washington

One Thousand Men Laid Off in Cleveland Mills

About 1000 workers at Newbute Mills of the American Wire and Steel trust were dismissed today in Cleveland Ohio. No reason for the layoff was provided. The abrupt action affects a large portion of the plant workforce and could impact local operations and city employment figures.

Cleveland Ohio Newbute Mills American Wire and Steel Trust

American Coal for France Pushes Warship Fuel Change

France tests using Virginia coal to fuel warships as a substitute for English coal. If experiments succeed and adoption follows, the United States would win all government contracts, shifting supply dominance away from Britain.

Paris France Virginia England

Kaiser Paul’s Reception in France Postponed to Tomorrow

French and Boer crowds awaited President Kruger as the Gelderland cruised in storm and rain. Officials postponed the Marseilles reception until Kruger’s landing and a night on the Gelderland, with heavy crowds dispersing and security tightened around the hotel and British consulate.

Gelderland Kruger Quey Fox Leyds Fischer Grohich Deavailles Dr Loyds Briish Marseill¢s Haugland Palais de Justice Marseilles Kinger Cape Cebet Eimser Werkgers Bona Moir

Trust relocates from Chicago to New York trading lists

A trust from the American Linseed Company plans to close its stock transfer office in Chicago and remove its stocks from Chicago exchanges to confine dealing to New York. The move signals a shift of the industrial trust away from Chicago toward eastern markets as it deserts Chicago.

Chicago Low Exchange New York South Industrial Company

Brown Identified in Windsor Saloon Soaking After Noon Drinking

A man described as Frank M. Brown, reported from Newport by default, was recognized in Windsor after drinking four pints of ale at a saloon. A bartender identified a pictured Brown from details printed in the Detroit papers. The incident occurred yesterday at noon with Brown dressed as seen in photos.

Cinemnati Aegineer Windsor Canada Frank VM Brown de Faulte Isnoon Brown Detroi

American League Extends Reorganization Meeting

The American League plans to extend its reorganization for 30 more days to improve preparations before launching the new league. The postponement delays the reorganization meeting to a date shortly after the annual National League meeting.

Chicago

Assault Near Court House In Ravenna

Four youths attacked Margaret Sleven nine hours past near the Ravenna court house. The 11 year old daughter of D Santoro was thrown down and an assault attempted as her screams drew attention from a passing physician. The assailants were recognized as five colored boys by witnesses.

Ravenna Margaret Sleven D Santoro Tawie

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