Hypnotist Santanelli Fined for Assault in City Case
Santanelli the hypnotist faced assault charges after his subject James Mahoney slept a week under hypnosis. Judge Justice Bullerman fined him 310 and costs, with Mahoney’s consent allowing trial in absentia. Prosecutor Doughman questions hypnosis legality and mental state, while a later cruelty-to-minors charge looms.
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W. H. Meyers
Doughman
Santinelli
Mahoney
Santanelli
Meyers
Colerick
Bullerman
Man goes insane at Salvation Army meeting and attacks doctor
In Bunurxeron Ia on April 3 a man named Layton, driven mad at a Salvation Army meeting, escaped guardians, seized rope, and tried to hang Dr G W Bureh. Three police officers subdued him and restrained him. He claimed the Lord commanded the act. The item also notes Cantliore Brewing Co.'s Bock Beer on tap in city sample rooms.
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Bunurxeron
Layton
Salvation Army
G. W. Bureh
C. L. Cantliore Brewing Co
Fort Wayne workers face foreign labor claims in rail project dispute
The Fort Wayne scene erupts over alleged foreign labor use on the Swift park railway line. The Fort Wayne Post accuses Cleveland contractors and Degnon interests of discrimination as a city hall meeting is urged to hear evidence from discharged workers and foremen. Evidence points to a mix of foreign and home labor among foremen, with ongoing calls for local labor preference and a full inquiry tonight.
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Fort Wayne
Swift
Cleveland
Moropolies
Journal
Childs
Cleveland Construction Company
Degnon Construction Company
the Post
Swift Park
Consolidated Monopoly
Organ
Degnon Construction
Consolidated Street Car
Street Car Corporation
Common Council
Post
Corporation Sheet
Journal Reporter
Mr. Childs
M. S. Robison
J. M. Barrett
Easter Bargains Show Unmatched Low Prices
A late 19th or early 20th century sale ad touts deep discounts across numerous items. Ladies ribbed vests and fleece lined garments, fast black hose, silk and Balbriggan options, kid gloves, ribbons, handkerchiefs, shirts, corsets, and fabrics all offered at substantial cuts for Easter. Names of items and price points showcase dramatic savings and emphasis on being the cheapest store.
Tramp Rivalry Roils Fort Wayne Streets
Fort Wayne faces a surge of roaming tramps described as great nuisances. City officials warn residents and plan enforcement measures to curb the problem amid public complaints and rising street activity.
Tramps Lodged at Fort Wayne Police Station
Fifty four tramps sought shelter at the Fort Wayne police station last night and were told not to return or face arrest. A separate disturbance by about 20 tramps on the west side required deputy sheriffs to intervene. five were jailed for 15 days each. Humane Officer Schlaudroff learned of a troubling home scene on East Superior street involving a young boy. A mother suspected of immoral conduct will be prosecuted. Six more tramps were jailed after a mass arrest earlier in the day.
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Lanp
Fort Wayne
Lapp
Plice Station
West Side
Weill
Schlaudroff
East Superior Street
Mix Tramis
Tramps
West End
Handsome Window Display by Summit City Mfg Co
A large revolving reflection decorates the George DeWald & Co. windows, developed by Summit City Manufacturing Co. The display features a plushy, fancy goods, and a bouquet of roses from Mergentheim's Bazaar. Summit City Mfg Co. offers quick window display production. offices at 277 South Harrison Street.
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George DeWald & Co
Summit City Manufacturing Co
Mergentheim
South Hampison Street
Crumbacker Pocketbook Ties Counterfeiters to Murder
In Nines Michigan on April 3 officers probing the St Joseph river island den found Crumbacker’s pocketbook and gold bullion worth up to 10000. The discovery strengthens theory that local counterfeiters killed wealthy farmer Jonathan Crumbacker on a highway over a year ago. Police press on for arrests as clues point to residents of nearby Mottville.
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Mich
St. Joseph River
Mottville
Jonathan Crumbacker
Crumbacker
Easter Echoes At Mergentheim’s Bazaar Boisterous Sale
The ad notes deep discounts at Mergentheim’s Bazaar at Calhoun and Main including heavy muslin 44c yard, 5c stockings, 10c seamless hose, 4c yard skirt linings, silk spools at 8c, dress stays 8c, perfumes 25c per ounce, and gloves from 69c to $1.00. It promotes Easter fashions, gowns, wrappers, capes, curtains, and a looming mass meeting for painters and decorators with Labor union ties. The sale, open nightly, runs into a city hall event for a street railway labor question.
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Sons of Freedom Hall
Bass Block
Federal Labor Union
Brotherhood of “Painters and Decorators
Brotherhood
Street Railway Company
Mob Hangs Negro Youth After Jail Takeover
A mob of masked men seized an 18 year old inmate from the Tupelo jail and hanged him in front of the courthouse after he was accused of assaulting a white woman near Plantersville. Sheriff overpowered. mob overran guards. Meanwhile in Havernings Massachusetts Ethel Main, a young Massachusetts girl, was abducted and brutalized by two Black men at an opium den. She was found wandering in railroad yards in a prostrated state, mind shattered. In Pittsburgh, a boiler explosion at Forest Oil Company injures engineer W S Thomas and fatally scalds him. another worker injured but improving. overpressure blamed.
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Menpnis
Tupelo
Plantersville
Havernigs
Mass
Ethel Mavns
Forest Oil Company
Robinson Township
W.S. Thomas
Elgotz Embroidery Sale At 372 Calhoun Street
Ladies are invited to a one week embroidery sale by Elgotz featuring special low prices at 372 Calhoun Street.
Summer Suit Sale at A F Sehoch in City
Purchase your summer suit for cash at A F Sehoch offering the largest and best assortment in the city. Store hours extend to 9 p m at 414 West Mary.
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A. F. Sehoch
West Mary
A Lively Street Duel in Montgomery West Virginia
In Montgomery B W Moore a lawyer accused ex mayor J C Montgomery of foul language and was knocked down. Moore fired three shots as Montgomery walked away. Montgomery shot Moore in the foot and thigh. Montgomery then disarmed Moore and helped carry him home while advising restraint.
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Cnagleston
W. Va
Montgomery
B. W. Moore
J. C. Montgomery
Moore
Lipkie Killed in Laporte Saloon Fight
In Laporte Indiana William Kemper and John Lipkie of Otis engaged in a friendly boxing contest in a saloon. Kemper struck Lipkie in the abdomen, Lipkie collapsed and died the next day. The coroner has not ruled yet and a grand jury investigation is expected. Kemper was a Monon Railroad conductor and former township official.
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Laporte
Ind
William Kemper
John Lipkie
Otis
Kemper
Lipkie
Monon
Easter Cakes Easter trade
Easter trade is brisk as bakers report strong demand for festive cakes. Local shops urge ordering early and note customers seek traditional flavors and novelty shapes for celebrations.
Matthews Improves After Laryngitis Recovery
Inpraxaponis April 3 Gov. Matthews has been confined to bed three weeks with laryngitis but is improving rapidly. He sat up briefly today and his doctor says if weather allows he may ride out by early next week.
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Gov. Matthews
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Maniac
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C. L. Centlivre Brewing Co
Bock
Crawfordsville
St. Bernard’s Church
Mary Dineen
Miss Dineen
Sister Georgia
Geo. DeWald & Co
Crumbacker’s
McsiIn
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Calhoun and
Main Sts
Painters’ Union
City Hall
Black Stitt
Ktz’s
Calhoun
Lynch
Ethel Main
Massachusetts
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Reliable Model Steam
Matthews
Fiske, Clark & Flagg
Alfred Benjamin & G
London
Paris
Youman
SILK
Derby
A. K. Hurst & Guaranteed Hat
Chicago
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