Subsidy Victory for Old C. C. & C. Railroad Plan
After five defeats the subsidy measure for the Chicago Cincinnati and Cleveland line gained passage by 293 votes amid a strong city-led campaign. The city swung the result despite rural precincts voting against, promising construction from the city to Pennville this summer and further growth toward Portland Union City Huntington, linking Chicago and Cincinnati.
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C. 17
Friends of the Road
Pennville
Portland
Union City
Huntington
Chicago
Cincinnati
Pleen Dees
Sam Pence Claims Perpetual Motion Invention
Bluffton inventor Sam Pence arrived in Fort Wayne to have a model built for a mechanical device he says conquers perpetual motion. He asserts the machine, once started, will continuously pump water from any source and gain power as water is fed, with half the output sustaining operation and the other half usable for other purposes.
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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Sam Pence
Bluffton
Pence
Demonstration of Manville Dry Powder Extinguisher
11 Fr Dunham staged a street demonstration between the Joe Rose building and the Arnold block at 7 30 last evening. A wooden cage with pine strips and kerosene was set alight. the extinguisher discharged a few slings of powder and the blaze was promptly extinguished.
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Manville
Fr. Dunham
Joe Rose
Arnold
Bluffton Grand Jury to Probe Local Evils
Prosecutor John Burns travels to Bluffton where a grand jury will investigate local wrongdoing. He remarks Bluffton may not match Hartford City but has ample room for reform and probable administration of the corrective measures.
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John Burns
Bluffton
Hartford City Alarmed Over Window Glass Industry
Hartford City fears for its economy as five large window glass plants close, threatening a $200000 monthly payroll and spring trade. The American Window Glass Co plans a $100000 upgrade at No 3 plant while sixteen pot factories face sale, signaling an uncertain future for local labor and business.
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Hartford City
Metropolitan
American
American Window Glass Company
Warren Oil Boom Shocks Warren Area With Two Big Finds
The Central Oil Co reports striking a Mitchell lease well near Warren producing two tanks in 36 hours before shutdown for lack of tankage. Six more stakes are laid at Warren and adjacent farm for new wells. Nearby, three miles from Warren by the Wiley schoolhouse in Jackson township, a second well flowed 100 barrels in nine hours.
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Warren
Central Oil Co
Mitchell
Wiley School House
Jackson Township
Mayor proposes charity use for Sam Jlamish slot machine
The Sam Jlamish machine in the mayor's office draws nickel drops and small winnings. Mayor Mack plans to move it to the water works for visitors to drop coins, with proceeds to charity, keeping the machine opened periodically to replenish funds.
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Mack
Indiana Democrats Hopeful on Roosevelt Renomination Path
Indianapolis reports show local Democrats buoyed by New York coverage suggesting Roosevelt could be renominated without New York or Indiana votes. Eastern papers imply Roosevelt’s renomination, with Indiana and New York politics shaping expectations. A G A R gathering in Anderson prompts postmaster Robert Grimes to seek tents for veterans events, while Sidney Cantwell of Hartford City recovers from illness and casts light on state legislative attendance.
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Indianapolis
New York
Roosevelt
Indiana
Indiana Club
Robert Grimes
Anderson
Grimes
Sidney Cantwell
Hartford City
Cantwell
Blackford
Jay
Randolph
Rebekahs Hold Banquet and Assembly Plans Detail
The Rebekahs held a meeting initiating three candidates, appointing delegates to the Indianapolis Assembly on the 18th and 19th with two alternates. An excursion to the Greensburg Odd Fellows home is planned during the Indianapolis Assembly. A bronze fountain fundraiser for the Greensburg home is proposed. Keystone High School class of 1904 hosted a reception with program, songs, declamations, and an Alumni idea, plus a banquet concluding the event. Visitors from Petroleum and Monroeville attended.
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Rebekahs
HE. C. Muarkley
Ida Bartlemay
Indianapolis
William McConnel
William Burroughs
Robert Barr
Frank Wisner
Keystone High School
Leon Marsh
A. R. Huyette
Maggie Walker
Julia Black
Prin
O. I. Hagler
A. Ro Ifuyette
Light Brigade
Black
Z. Hapler
Charlotte Temple
Keystone
Minnie Moorman
Alven Teagle
Arthur Kennedy
Guesys
Trial in mayor's court over painting job dispute
In the mayor's court this morning the Lin niger vs Liandfair case began. Jed Linniger, a German lad, painted for the doctor and charged 5.54 dollars. Landfair paid three dollars and allowed one dollar for a doctor bill, totaling four dollars, claiming the work lacked value. A jury was called. Sturgis for Landfall and John O'Brien for Linniger appeared.
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Linniger
Liandfair
Jed Linniger
Landfairy
Tie
CG. HK
Sturgis
Landfall
John O’ Brien
Dry Town of Berne Club Forms Incorporation
A newly organized social club in Berne files articles of incorporation. The Dry Town of Berne Club will host rooms in the building once occupied by John Brenneman. One member, Hachmnemten, holds a single key.
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Berne
John
Brenneman
Hach Mnemten
Fred Egley Visits Fort Wayne Relatives
Fred Egley arrived from Fort Wayne by morning train to spend days with relatives.
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Fred Egley
Fort Wayne
Spen
Ossian residents debate town sobriety amid alley revelry
A local commentary criticizes Ossian for beer in a back alley and urges officers to prosecute those creating drinking spaces on streets. It notes seven beer cases, warns against underage drinking, and reports civic actions including church parsonage plans, a runaway incident, and community activities such as a new choral class and Epworth League officers.
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Ossian
Dessie Tait
Marion
John Glass
Buckeye
M. E
John Biddle
John
J. F. Myres
Frank Jackson
Mr. Jackson
Et. Wayne
Daisy Scott
Ft. Wayne
Nellie Ormsby
A. B. Davis
Mannes Drug Store
Lacy
J. B. Ormsby
Kokomo
Mr. Ormsby
Oakley
Robert Stowe
David and Goliath
VIE
Beatty
Epworth League
Edna Way
Lida Allen
Glen Hall
Jennie Swaim
Deluse Nall
Dave Osborn
Oscar Way
Masonic Lodge
Wmmerick
Poe
Indiana Township Trustees to Elect County School Superintendents
Indiana townships plan to meet June 1 to elect county school superintendents. Of 92 counties sixty four counties have Republican superintendents but the election is expected to swing, with about thirty two Republicans likely to be replaced by Democrats.
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Indiana
Former Danville Resident Dies in Colorado Springs
Mrs. Daniel Gregg of Danville Illinois died in Colorado Springs on Monday. A former resident of this place, she left about thirty years ago. She was sister of Cyrus Burgan and aunt of Mrs. Geo Bergner, leaving four children four with three daughters and one son. Burial will be at grace of family plot.
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Daniel Gregg
Danville,llinois
Colorado Springs
Cyrus Burgan
Geo. Bergner
Case Under Advisement in Bluffton City Contract Suit
Judge Palus holds Gutelius versus City of Bluffton under advisement after a day-long presentation of documentary evidence. The suit seeks to halt Hoosier Construction’s contract for Cherry Street pavement using Warner Bros. bituminous macadam amid estoppel defenses and claims Gutelius lacked standing.
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Palus
William Gutelius
Bluffton
Gutelus
Cherry Street
Hoosier Construction
Warner Bros
Estoppel
Mhem
Gutelius
Council Chamber
Arbor Day Proclaimed with Call for Planting
Governor Durbin proclaims Arbor Day on April 24 under a spring timing option and urges schools to observe October 24 as Arbor Day. He laments tree loss, urges tree planting in schools and along highways, and envisions shaded streets and scenic drives as a lasting monument to planters.
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Genera Assembly
Durbin
Waring Glove Co to Move to New Quarters
The Waring Glove company will move to a new, larger factory space in the Railing block previously used by the laundry. The basement will become a storage room, the ground floor for manufacturing, and machines placed on the third floor. Local coverage notes the anticipated improved facilities and possible new equipment.
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Waring Glove Company
Sbye Atz & Steel
Decatur Democrat
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