End of an Elopement Divorce Promises Sensation
Clyde Mann sues Anna Mann nee Zoeller in Fort Wayne circuit court seeking a separation. The couple, once eloped after a romance starting in Cleveland, faced family opposition due to Anna's 16 years, with initial perjury charges against Mann and later reconciliation. Mann now works as a brakeman on the Grand Rapids and Indiana line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Mann
Anna Mann
Miss Zoeller
Fort Wayne
Mrs. Mann
Mr. Mann
Grand Rapids
Indiana
Executive panel seeks party endorsement for 1900 centennial expo
Inpranapolis April 24 the executive committee reviewing a state centennial exposition for 1900 decided to ask the state conventions of both political parties to endorse the project. They believe such backing will ease securing the needed appropriation from the next legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inpranapolis
Commission
State land project sparks editorials across papers
The legislature considers buying a large stretch of ground near the city to lay out as the state, a plan debated by leading newspapers that oppose the expected large state-funded expenditure.
Bargain Bazaar at Mergenthalm's Bazaar Featured Sale
Bargain prices tomorrow on wraps, skirts, corsets, pocketbooks, hats, and gloves. Special wrappers, Mohair skirts, summer corsets, cane pocketbooks, ladies and children wares, umbrellas, parasols, silk Gloria items, curtains, shades, hosiery, perfumes, and P and P Kid Gloves all advertised with steep discounts. Corner Calhoun and Main Streets serves as the venue.
Light Fingered Man Sought by Wabash Police
Reports from Wabash Indiana describe multiple arrests and trials. John Pieh and Isaac Ozenbaugh were convicted of car burglary tied to Pennsylvania Railroad property, each sentenced to one year. Matthew Broderick faces circuit court with trial set for May 19 for assaulting a farmer's daughter. A thief stole $50 opera glasses from Mrs. Samuel Simon, entering the home under false hospitality. George Young, suspected in robberies, was used by authorities for information but provided little help and faces charges with Lillie Bixler, who has also been jailed. Andrew Hess, a farm hand, went insane last night and was subdued. No police court session occurred. few vagrants appeared. A jury awarded Anna Stuck Mason $9866.25 for muck land damages.
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John Pieh
Isaac Ozenbaugh
Pennsylvania Railroad
Matthew Broderick
William ¥Eser
Huntington Road
Samuel] Simon
Wabash
Ind
Karn
Simon
George Young
Harrod
Bixler
Bass Farm
Claude Williston
Young
Justice Bullerman
Lillie
Rettig
Clausmeier
Anna Stuck
Josepheus
Mason
Railroad Foreclosure Order Involves Louisville & St Louis Line
In Springfield on April 24 Judge William J. Allen issued a final decree of foreclosure and sale in the Putnam case against the Louisville and St Louis Railway Company. The firm has five days to pay 1 585 243 dollars in principal plus interest. The 112 miles of track from Jacksonville to Centralia will be sold.
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Springfield
Ill
United States
Wiliam J. Allen
Henry W. Putnam
Timny
Louisville & St. Louis Railway Company
Jacksonville
Centralia
Unmatchable Values At Tomorrow's Bulletin Sale
Our Bulletin announces tomorrow specials including ladies corsets at 25c from 25 dozen units and muslin underwear at 10 percent off. Also 4 button kid gloves offered at 69c in multiple colors, with regular value of 1.00, and a sale price of 90 cents per pair.
You Can Make $5 By Buying Hammer Suit for Cash
A fragmented ad line claims a $5 benefit for purchasing a hammer suit from A.choch, touted as largest and best in the city. Open until 9 PM, with unclear location and details due to damaged text.
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A.choch
Savage Mahatabeles Surround a City in South Africa
Defenders near Bulawayo report massive attacks with heavy losses as whites try to force passage through the siege. Telegraph lines intermittently transmit news from Care Town on April 24, detailing near surrender and scarce ammunition.
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South Africa
Care Town
Bulawayo
Hair-Pulling Scrimmage Between Knox College Classes
In a Knox College seminary building last night a lively clash occurred between junior and senior girls over holding a joint meeting. The juniors seized a senior leader, confined her with ropes, and the clash left hair pulled, dresses torn, and minor injuries.
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Galgggure
Knox College
Masked Robbers Attack Woman Then Ransack Home
A masked assailant choked Mrs Patrick Golden into unconsciousness at her residence before ransacking the home and fleeing with valuables. Police are investigating and seeking witnesses to the break in. Local authorities urge residents to lock doors and report suspicious activity.
Scholarship Coupon Contest Attracts Young Applicants
The Post runs a scholarship contest rewarding the boy sending in the most clipped coupons. The deadline is May 20 with the award to be announced then. Names listed include Charles Condon Louis W. Kock and Harry Smith, urging more entrants to join for a business education opportunity.
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Charles Condon
Louis W. Kock
Harry Smith
Specials in Dress Goods for Tomorrow's Trade
Wolf and Dessauer announce dress goods specials for tomorrow at 70 and 72 Calhoun Street. White nainsook 5c per yd, dimities 7c to 25c, fancy organdies 10c to 35c, silk stripe challies 25c, all wool serges 25c, waist length silks and more. Includes Kai Kai silks at 19c and broad selection of summer fabrics.
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Worth &c
Wolf and Dessauer
Calhoun Street
Whisky or beer for jurors in Kentucky murder case
Motion for a new hearing cites jurors sworn affidavits alleging the sheriff allowed six quarts of whisky and two bottles of beer during Joe Brown’s murder trial. Judge Carroll granted a new trial. Also notes bids for remodeling Fort Wayne cathedral and obituaries from Fort Wayne area.
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Lawrenceburg
Joe Brown
Carroll
Daring daylight robbery at Patrick Golden residence
Two masked men burst into the home of railroad conductor Patrick Golden at 4 a.m. They demanded money, assaulted his wife Mrs. Golden, who is in critical condition with severe head injuries, and fled after stealing 82 dollars and valuables. Suspects described as a tall heavy man and a shorter accomplice.
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Patrick Golden
Smith Street
New Millinery Arrivals At Mergentheim’s Bazaar
New hats and latest novelties arrive daily at Mergentheim’s Bazaar in the Millinery Department on the second floor corner Calhoun and Main Streets. Flowers and fashion accents enhance spring selections.
Commercial sale ad offers silks parasols and hosiery
An advertises 20 dozen ladies silk mitts at 1.70 a pair and 100 twisled silk umbrellas with handles for 1.69. 50 China silk parasols sell at 1.39 tomorrow with special hosiery and underwear prices. Also notes Nazareth waist for children and various ladies accessories plus a line of shirts and laces at store Wolf & Dessauer. Threat of lynching reported as Roy of Marshall County moved to South Bend to avoid mob, with Brookus entering jail after a break-in attempt.
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Nazareth
Sopra . Bayo
Ind
Roy
Argus
Marshall County
Whites clash with Matabeles in night assault
Reports describe a 300 white force moving at midnight to Matabele posts, fighting at daylight with heavy casualties on both sides. The Matabeles reportedly pushed the besiegers back to town, with 400 to 1000 enemy dead and uncertain British losses. Unofficial accounts accuse delays and poor ammunition use.
New Hats and Flowers Arrive at Mergentheim’s Bazaar Millinery
New hats, flowers, and latest millinery novelties arriving daily at Mergentheim’s Bazaar. Millinery Department on the second floor at Calhoun and Main streets promises fresh styles for the season.
Two Convicted Wife Murderers Executed in Sitg Sing
Charles Pustalka and Louis P Hermann were electrocuted in the penitentiary. Hermann died at 11 21 after two current contacts due to air in his lungs. Pustalka entered the death chamber at 11 41 and was pronounced dead at 11 46 after a two stage electric current lasting one minute and 20 seconds. Both were convicted of wife murder.
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Save Sina
Charles Pustalka
Louis P. Hermann
Hermann
Pustalka
Fort Wayne Rifles Entertain at Randall Hall Armory
The Fort Wayne Rifles stage an evening program at Randall Hall Armory featuring the Star Mandolin Club Vocal Sale Miss Lizzie Potter Miss Illie Potter and Miss Clara Klinkle. Performances include guitar selections by Prof. Franklin Barr and a Gerberding recitation with Bessie Wilson and Trace Bauer contributing.
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Fort Wayne Rifles
Randall Hall
Star Mandolin Club
Lizzie Potter
Illie Potter
Deveres
Clara Klinkle
Charlotte Stile
Franklin Barr
Mbakespeste
Ted Ablege
Bas Ebbane Vera Chanda Essis
Barr and Timmons
Yainthiéital
Gerberding “Bistens
Bessie Wilson
Trace Bauer
Rodin Hood
Gabe
Charles Wilson
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Indiana State Covention
Mergentheim
Gloria
Brussels
Mergentheim’s Bazaar
Calhoun
Main Sts
Jacksonville, Louisville & St. Louis
OUR Bulletin
Geingham
Bos
Ammu
Office OF
the Post
Mrs
Patrick
Kentucky
Joseph Rademacher
Clinton Street
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
A. Druiding
J. H. Brammer
Wv. G
Fort Wayne, Ind
Geree
Hope Hospital
May Gerke
Decatur
William Gerke
Adams County
Don Houder
Bethany Church
Centlivre Gas and’ Oil Company
Mergentheim's
Calhoun and
Main Streets
Wolf & Dessauer
Menommver
Wis
Edna Varney
Emma, Cunningham
Mill Pond
Downesville
Sitg Sing
Nobby
Alfred Benjamin & Co
London
Paris
Ity
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