Second Ward Council Candidates Debate in Detroit
The Detroit Post presents Second Ward candidates Henry G. Sommers and W L Moellering. Sommers, a Calhoun Street druggist and two term council member, backed a 3 cent fare and opposed rival street car plans, while Moellering, a Lafayette and Lewis streets druggist, champions free competition and city control of street franchises. Moellering pledges to represent the whole ward and avoid partisanship. The notice also promotes Detroit and Cleveland Steam Navigation Co. service for regional travel.
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Sommers
Henry G. Sommers
Calhoun Street
Council
Everett
Committee of the Whole
McDonald
Old Street Car Company
William L. Moellering
W. L. Moellering
Lafayette
Lewis Streets
Moellering
Post
Hand Crushed At Bowser Oil Tank Works
Emmett Deady, an employee of Bowser Oil Tank works, mashed his right hand in machinery this morning. Fred W. Smith, a hardware man, fell on Sunday while riding his bicycle and injured his right knee cap, rendering him unable to perform duties. The Alien County Woman's Christian Temperance Union will hold its semiannual meeting at Berry Street M B church on Friday May 1 at 1 30 p.m. Mrs Roll of Huntington, state superintendent of Help and Mercy, will attend.
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Emmett Deady
Bowser Oil Tank Works
Fred W. Smith
Alien County Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Berry Street
M. B
Roll of
Huntington
Help and Mercy
Cheaper Street Car Fares Debated in Fort Wayne Era
A New York World article argues a three-cent street car fare is feasible and fair, citing over-capitalization and inflated profits by Consolidated Street Car Co. It describes public demand, industry resistance from financiers like Russel Sage, and the need to reduce fares to benefit riders and taxpayers amid high dividends and doctored books.
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Fort Wayne
San Francisco
New York
The
New York World
Russel Sage
Third Avenue Cable Road
Nixon
Fort Wayne vs Muncie at Lakeside Park previews
The article contrasts penny economics with a proposed 8 cent fare and the risk to transfer systems, noting profitability and competition as checks. It mentions the surface roads versus elevated lines, then reports Fort Wayne versus Muncie at Lakeside Park with a 3:30 game call on Thursday and Friday.
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Mr. Gould
Fort Wayne Vs. Muncie
Lakeside Park
Gathering of Representatives of the German Lutheran Church
Representatives of the German Lutheran Church convene to discuss church affairs, doctrines, and regional concerns. Delegates from multiple congregations attend, aiming to coordinate responses to religious and community issues.
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The
National Lutheran Synod Convention Opens at St Pauls Church
At 10 oclock this morning the Evangelical Lutheran synod of Missouri and Ohio began its national convention at St Pauls Lutheran church. The gathering spans all parts of the United States and Canada and promises important measures affecting parish schools under the synod contract.
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United States
Canada
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Story of the Reformation to be staged at Masonic Temple
The Reformation tale featuring Martin Luther is set for two evenings at the Masonic Temple. Prof. T. A. Muhlenberg praises the dramatic entertainment for its solid instruction and engaging presentation.
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Luther
Martin Luther
Masonic Temple
T. A. Muhlenberg
Thiel College
Greenville
Evening Post Free Scholarship Race At International Business College
Interest grows in the Evening Post contest at International Business College. Charles Condon leads with 1000 coupons, Louis W. Kook follows with 800, and Harry Smith at 0. With only weeks left, youths are urged to join the bandwagon for a business education. Lakeside Park hosts events Thursday and Friday with free admission for ladies and tickets for paid attendees.
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Evening Post
International Business College
Charles Condon
Pestgree
Louis W. Kook
Harry Smith
Ceeeeseeneeer Ntl
Lutheran synod opens in Fort Wayne with 700 delegates
Preparations culminate as Rev. H Sauer leads fort Wayne Lutheran meet. About 700 delegates arrive for a ten day session focusing on church finances missions and doctrinal matters. Services at St Pauls Church precede the first session at 2 30 this afternoon.
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United States
Canada
H. Sauer
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Indiana
Fort Wayne
St. Paul’s Church
J. P. Beyer
Brooklyn
N. Y
Synod
Friends of Murderer Kelch Raise Money in Dance
In Cleveland on April 29 relatives of Bushrod Kelch, the condemned killer in Columbus penitentiary, staged an unusual dance to fund the appeal costs. Organized by Kelch kin from Addison Illinois and district synod leaders, about 800 attendees danced, netting roughly 150 dollars to aid the case in the circuit court.
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Cleveland
Bushrod Kelch
Columbus
Kelch
Circuit Court
Doebler Named Master Mechanic At Wabash Shops
Old Fort Wayne rail news reports Charles Doebler, formerly master mechanic at Wabash, Ind, has accepted the Fort Wayne position. Morse and his mother left for Chicago then Montreal. Wabash shops close until May 1 due to heavy April expenses. Several local workers depart or move, and two weddings occurred en route. A minor derailment near Plymouth delayed traffic briefly as freight locomotives return to service.
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Wabash
Frank Morse
Charles Doebler
Ind
Doebler
Morse
Fort Wayne
Pennsylvania
Astairs
Big Four
Chicago
Montreal
J. A. Deegan
Detroit
G. J. Devilbiss
Montpelier
George Hannan
Rhinesmith & Simonson
George Shisler
Anthony Wayne Works
Mollett
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvania Lines
Indianapolis
Pittsburg
Frank Minnich
Alice Burke
Casper Harteng
Mary Veith
St. Mary’s Church
Ww. G. Arp
Exciting Melee Follows Ejectment Attempt At Tenants
City legal actions unfold as Puff vs Shafer renters lead to a writ of restitution. Deputy Weber and Shafer allegedly attacked Puff household, injuring Mrs Puff as furniture flew out windows. Weber and Shafer face charges of drunkenness trespass and assault with further affidavits against Weber for impersonating a constable. Separately Sweger and Black charged with grand larceny for stole large canvas from a streetcar. both bound over to circuit court. Five vagrants jailed 15 days for disturbing the eastern city. Caswell sues Ella Casewell for divorce. Rosina Ohler sues Jacob Ohler in separate notes for $300. Nickel Plate offers round trip fare for General Conference travel. tickets on sale April 29–May 12.
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Charles Puff
Maumee Avenue
Shafer
Justice Bullerman
Puff
Fred Weber
Weber
Justice France
Peter Sweger
William Black
Tom Wilkinson
Sweger
Block
Wilkinson
Black
Jerome O. Caswell
Ella M. Casewell
Rosina Ohler
Jacob Ohler
General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Cleveland
Nickel Plate Road
Chicago Produce Market report from Catoaco April 29
Market rounds for wheat May and July prices with openings and closes. Conn and Cars show April to July moves with bids and asks. Ponyx and Lane summaries include April closes and May openings with varying quotes.
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Catoaco
Bill West Escapes From Kansas Jail
Outlaw Bill West, slated for trial at Fort Scott on murder charges, escaped from a TorrKa jail last night with a confederate. A improvised key unlocked cage doors, freeing inmates into the corridor. The plan aimed to free Woodworth, but a hole sawed in a grated window was too small. West, small in stature, fled with the accomplice. rewards have been offered. West had been captured after an Oklahoma murder arrest and retaken at Deadwood, South Dakota, a month earlier.
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TorrKa
Kas
Bill’’ West
Fort Scott
Marshal Kinney
Oklahoma
Woodworth
West
Deadwood
Movement to Save Hammond in South Africa Sparks Springfield Demos
In Springfield crowds gathered at the fair grounds as the state Republican convention opened. 15,000 packed the dome with 5,000 more unable to enter. Alderman Madden of Chicago presided temporarily amid contest over instructions and Cook county unit-rule influence.
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Hammond
South Africa
Springfield
Ill
Fair Grounds
Alderman Madden
Chicago
Cook County
Ice contracts set prices for business and private customers
The Artificial Ice Co announces contracts to supply Natural Ice at 25¢ per 100 pounds to business houses and 30¢ to private consumers, and Artificial Ice at 30¢ per 100 pounds to business places and 40¢ to private customers. Contracts run one year and cover only ordered quantities. Fresh fish and lobsters arrive daily at Jackson's, 140 Calhoun, phone 314.
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Jackson’s
Calhoun
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A. A. Schantz
Mich
Mackinac
Fred Smith
Japan
C. H. Schwan
D. D
Empire
Dance For Life
Railroad News
Charles Shafer
Bill” West
Topeka
McKinley
WashingTon
Stewart
John Hayes Hammond
Kruger
Mahany
House
Foreign Affairs Committee
Olney
Carretown
Pretoria
Diggers
Johannesburg
Barney Barnato
Transvaal
Barnato Company
Artificial Ice Co
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