Republican City Ticket Chosen in Fort Wayne Nomination
Fort Wayne Republicans nominate Mayor Chauncey B. Oakley with a slate of trustees and councilmen. The convention met quietly with no opposition, praising Oakley’s administration and endorsing the new charter's reforms. The platform commends law enforcement, public improvements, and fiscal prudence under Oakley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey B. Oakley
William T. Jefferies
Paul E. Wolf
A. P. Buchman
Charles F. Jones
Frank Smallz
E. W. Cook
Theodore Haberkorn
W. E. Davis
William Meyer
Col. R. 8. Robertson
C. FE. Everett
Col. Robertson
W. J. Page
Q. E. Mohler
John T. Dougall
N. R. Leonard
D. N. Foster
W. P. Page
W. J. Vesey
W. A. Rolin
Ninde
L. M. Ninde
C. B. Oakley
Judge Ninde
Col
Oakley
N.R. Leonard
Fort Wayne
Express Robbers Stop Train With Red Light
A San Francisco express from the west was robbed near Richland Missouri at 3 o clock this morning by three masked men who waved a red light to halt the train. They forced the engineer to aid opening the express car and secured more than 30000 dollars after an hour long safe explosion and extraction. The incident occurred in St Louis on April 1 according to reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louiis
San Francisco
Richland
New Organization of Painters and Decorators Gains Influence
The last regular meeting of the Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators under the Federal Labor union was a decided success. New names were added to the roll and members pledged to recruit others. Next meeting will be Friday evening at Sons of Freedom hall and all journeyman painters decorators and wallpaper hangers are invited. Smoke the Imported Blend, 10 cent smoke for 5 cents straight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators
Federal Labor Union
Sons of Freedom
Brotherhood
Robbers cripple express car in gunfire and dynamite raid
A gang halted a train, forced the engineer to help open the express car, and fired on passengers. The messenger was struck and the safe opened after dynamite was used. Robbers fled on horseback. a Lebanon posse pursued. The amount stolen is unconfirmed, with reports of over 30000 dollars. Easter bakery advert follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Express
Murder arrest stirs Axton O case in Kent and Ravenna
Anson B. Strong, jailed on murder charges in the Alvin Stone case, faces scrutiny over his Saturday night whereabouts in Kent. Witnesses testify for the state while defense counsel questions are raised. crowd and guard detachment gather near the city prison as officials vow precaution.
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Axton
Anson B. Strong
Alvin Stone
Strong
Kent
Ravenna
Fred Stillson
Harper
Company B
Battery
Ohio National Guard
Axline
Jackson's
Calhoun Street
Foulks On Trial In Assault Case At Grand Rapids
Large audience attends circuit court as Judge O Rourke hears the state against Policeman Albert Foulks. The case accuses Foulks of pointing a revolver at Gus Jackson and menacing him with intent to kill after a switch was left open, leading to a man being run down at work. Mrs Malott seeks ten thousand dollars from the Grand Rapids Railroad.
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Gus Jackson
James Dormer
Will Mannix
Ligget
Lapp
Frank Smith
Foulks
Jackson
Doughman
Will Breen
Henry Colerick
Leonard Bros
Martin L. Malott
Harvey Malott
Ninde & Sons
Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway Company
Ceylon
Ind
Malott
C. W. Cook
Ohio City
Fort Wayne
Washington House
Judge O'Rourke
Circuit Court
Albert Foulks
Elwood Rival Telcos Slash Rates in Postal War
Elwood Indiana reports a price war between Bell and Elwood Telephone, led by J M Overshines. Rates dropped from 48 to 24 to 12 dollars for business rooms and 8 dollars for residences, after initial high charges. Overshine also owns the Logansport exchange. Fish and oysters advertised at Callon Jackson, 140 Calhoun Street, phone 314.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
Ind
Bell Company
Elwood Telephone Company
J. M. Overshines
Bell Exchange
Overshine
Logansport
Callon Jackson
Calhoun Street
Wholesale Arrest Shocks Fort Wayne Over Chicago Board of Trade
A Fort Wayne dispatch reports multiple wealthy citizens to face the bar over Chicago Board of Trade dealings. The Post delays names citing high community standing as investigators seek details. A later telegram identifies furniture and novelty dealer I. O. Hull as a key figure, with arrests and releases tied to Chicago pricing claims.
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Post
Chicago
Fort Wayne
Bar of Justice
Chicago Board of Trade
L.o. Hell
Wall Paper
Calhoun Street
Hull
Judge O Rourke Sentences Sordelet 30 Days
Judge O Rourke jailed Frank Sordelet for 30 days on assault and battery. Wm C Kiser, a drug clerk for J M Neufer, returns from Chicago after attending grand opera. Ninth ward democrats meet at Hake hall with Frank Purcell as speaker and C J Weiler, president of Loyal Halk Democratic club, in attendance.
Suspended in a Cell and a Suspected Burglar Arrest
A March police report details 79 arrests including vagrancy drunkenness and burglary with values stolen at 219.80 and 172.50 recovered. A Fort Wayne man reportedly died after a fall from a freight train in Valparaiso while detective Doe Stoll travels to identify him. George Young faces 15 days for vagrancy amid a possible burglary linked to William Kellermeyer's residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ligget
William Sargeant
Valparaiso
Ind
Fort Wayne
Pennsylvania
Doe Stoll
Police Court
George Young
Doc Stoll
Pennsylvania Yards
Young
William Kellermeyer
J. H. Bass
Burglary Report and Suppressed Police Facts Jeopardize Case
A city burglary report accuses Superintendent Ligget of suppressing facts to keep subordinates out of the loop. The article cites few arrests and alleges ongoing coverups as thieves operate while officials withhold details. Nearby, Mr. W. W. Atterbury returns from Pittsburg and discovers two men fleeing after a break in at the Hoffman residence. valuables had been removed beforehand. Mer Gentheim's Bazaar advertises hats millinery and sterling ware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ligget
W. W. Atterbury
Pittsburg
A. E. Hoffman
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Dresden
Organization of Painters and Decorators
Lacreed
Cleveland
Winchesters
Reliable Model
Mergentheim’s Bazaar
Evening-Post
H.C. B
Columbia Street
Harrison Street
Jackson’s
Foreman
Apres
Michael Foley
Police Report
Calhoun and
Main Sts
the Thief
Daas F. Green
A.K. Hurst
Alfred Benjamin & Co
London
Paris
Youman and Young
A. K. Hurst & CO
Fisk, Clark & Flagg
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