Bomb Frightens Madrid as King Alfonso Marries Ena
Madrid May 31. Princess Ena and King Alfonso marry in San Geronimo church amid 1 000 dignitaries. Troops lined the route and a balcony bomb killed two horses and a child, wounded an attendant, and caused a street crater before the couple proceeded to the palace. Five people were later reported killed and around thirty injured as the would-be assassin was arrested.
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Madrid
Ena _ of
Cardinal Sancha
Mort
Spain
Great Britain
Pardo Royal Villa
Alfonso
Ena
Britain
Indiana Co buys depot site at Main and Middlebury streets
The Northern Indiana Railway has purchased the Albert Karnell property at South Main and Middlebury for 11 000 to build a new freight and passenger depot. Nearby negotiations target the Rowe block at Main and State for 30 000, potentially giving the company a full corner lot. Officials also discuss city line extensions into Wolf's addition with a loop from Beardsley avenue to McNaughton Park, contingent on track access on West Franklin and Marion streets. Conducted in secrecy, the Karnell purchase follows Karnell’s 2400 price and current use by a barber shop and confectionery. Additional options exist on the Best property nearby.
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Northern Indiana Railway
Albert Karnell
South Main
Middlebury
Lake Shore
Street Railway Company
Rowe
Main
State Streets
Aaron Rowe
Indiana
State and
Middlebury Streets
Arthur M. Kennedy
J. McM. Smith
Wolf's Addition
Beardsley Avenue
McNaughton Park
Bridge
West Franklin Streets
Franklin
Marion Streets
Street Railway
H. &. Bucklen
Karnel
The
Indiana Co
Middlebury Street
Karnell
Fort Wayne Ministers and YPSCE Convention Set
The Fort Wayne District Indiana Conference Methodist Protestant church holds its second semi annual meeting and Y P S C B convention at the M P church on Division Street next week. Sessions run Monday to Friday evenings with Young People's Day Friday. Monday program includes song service welcome by Pastor M B Bachman a response by Rev Thomas Whittaker and a Sermon by Rev W H Flagg. An invitation is extended to all to attend.
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Fort Wayne
Indiana
Methodist Protestant Church
M. P
Division Street
M. B. Bachman
Thomas Whittaker
W. H. Flagg
Remains Viewing Requested for Early 20th Century Family
Friends may view the remains at the Heasley home. A request was made for viewing in Abilene Kansas. The family notes the person passed away many years ago and asks that friends call tomorrow for details.
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Heasley
Prentseiee Hart
Abilene
Company E Missed Memorial Day Parade Over Precedent Dispute
Dispute between officers of Company I N G and Memorial Day committees over parade precedence kept Company EF from marching. Officers sought to read the line of march, were refused, and the unit stood at attention in front of the armory while veterans passed. Lieutenant Deal cited 1904 U S Infantry Drill Regulations claiming Company E should lead, though ambiguity remains.
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I. I
N.G
Company EF
Company E
Parr
Lieut
Deal
Company DB
U. S
U.S. Infantry
Company H
Island Park Refreshment Stand Privilege Sold
The privilege to operate the Island Park refreshment stand and sell confectionery for the season was sold to Joseph Stamp for $30.50. The Board of Works retains power to grant church and charitable socials, but the leasee may not host band concerts.
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Island Park
Joseph
W. J. Stamp
Board of Works
Rockefeller Sails for Europe in Boyish Spirits
John D. Rockefeller sailed for Europe aboard the Deutschland from New York on May 31 and will stay until mid July depending on events abroad. He wore a three button cutaway and a Pierpont Morgan hat, paused for photographers at the wharf, and commanded his servant to furnish all pictures to the press.
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John D. Rockefeeler
New York
John D.rockefeller
Europe
Deutschland
Rockefeller
Mennonite Cemetery Near City To Get Fence And Clean Up
The Mennonite Cemetery on South Prairie Street outside the city is being beautified with an iron fence facing the street and thorough cleaning. The five acre grounds see increased use as a burying ground and one or two vaults may be built this summer.
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South Prairie Street
Tomorrow Circus Day Warns of Thieves
Supt Silvers warns residents to secure doors and windows before leaving for the circus tomorrow. He notes that pickpockets are common at such gatherings despite John Robinson's show being well recommended.
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Supt Silvers
John Robinson
Funeral Service for John W. Parke Held at Residence
Funeral services for John W. Parke were held this afternoon at 230 Division Street residence, conducted by Rev. Dr. Frazer. Interment followed at Grace Lawn. A large gathering of Masons and Odd Fellows attended, reflecting Parke's membership in the local Scottish Rite Masons and local consistory.
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John W. Parke
Division” ‘Street
Frazer
Grace Lawn
Parke
Funeral for W D Mason Held at Grace Lutheran Church
The funeral for W D Mason was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at Grace Lutheran Church with Rev Rice officiating. The Local Painters' Union attended the services, and Mason had been a member of the union.
Clerks Seek Higher Pay at Indiana Postal Union Meet
The Indiana Branch of the United National Post Office Clerks met in Elkhart to press for better salaries and state influence. The Wilson postal bill would raise clerical pay toward 1000 and then to 1200 with annual increases. resolutions praised national leaders and urged legislative action. Officers elected included Frank Sherwin as president and Julia Hudson as vice president.
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Indiana
United National Post Office Clerks
Elkhart
Cedar Rapids
Army of Postal Clerks
National Legislative Committee
Donahoe
Chicago
McGee
Buffalo
Wilson
Finois
Post Office’ Department
Frank Sherwin
Ane
Miss
Julia. Hudson
Mishawak
Pr Paidont
Elkhart Driving Club Opens New Half Mile Track
Elkhart Indiana drew about 3000 spectators for opening day at the Elkhart Driving Club on a new half mile track on the Miles Compton farm east of the city. Five racing events and a baseball game entertained crowds as horsemen praised the fast green track. ticket sales totaled 545.75 dollars for stockholders.
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Elkhart
John R. Gentry
Robert J
Mikado
Badge
Barney Raceé
Grandstand
Stind
Bon Ton
Co. H. Leonard
Indiana
Bert Halstead
George Forey
Carl Shick
Whirlwind
Kaincy Juax
Rev Parr Eloquent Memorial Day Oration Shines
Rev W D Parr delivered the Memorial Day address at Island Park Elkhart praising veterans and stating America owes its greatness to the fighting men of the Grand Army. He lauded the private soldier’s role and urged national leadership by Anglo-Saxon virtue amid hearty audience applause and patriotic selections.
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W.d.parr
Island Park
Elkhart
Parr
Trinity M. E. Church
America
Grand Army
Greene
McMahon
A. A. Ogilvie
Gideon
Joshua
Andre
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Rogers
New York Herald
King of
ROYAL
Sinclair
Bury Streets
Interurban Company
H. B. ‘Sykes
Klinger
Hart Driving Club
Ice
Sathawe
Holmes
Schwin
Ora
Tion
Mer Elkhart
the Veterans
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