Pay for Streets and Franchises Across Cities
A survey shows cities seek revenue from street railway franchises. Baltimore collects 9 percent of gross receipts while New York uses auctioned deals with a 3 percent minimum. Fort Wayne's mayor condemns perpetual franchises without revenue and urges a gross receipts tax as fair. Toronto Montreal and Detroit explore municipal ownership and graduated percentages to ensure city returns. C B Oakley denounces Fort Wayne's perpetual franchise and advocates a fixed gross receipts share as equitable.
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Cincinnati
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Buffalo
United States
Baltimore
Street Railway
Pingree
Detroit
Great Britain
Canada
Toronto
Montreal
Fort Wayne
Mayors of Cities
C. B. Oakley
Ind
C. B. Oaxley
Greatest Assembly of Organized Labor Ever in New York
A massive labor gathering in New York showcases millions of workers and toilers, asserting unprecedented unity and power across unions and organizations. Speakers emphasize solidarity, wage rights, and collective action to shape policy and labor standards.
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Assembly of Organized Labor
New York
Labor Unions Gather for 15th AFL Convention in New York
Delegates from across the United States and Canada arrive at Madison Square Garden for the 15th annual American Federation of Labor convention. Ex-President Gompers seeks the presidency against incumbent John McBride as issues include an eight hour day and the fate of the Knights of Labor.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
American Federation of Labor
United States
Federation
Canada
Frances Martell
Garment Workers’ Union of Chicago
Gompers
Ashland House
John McBride
P. C. McGuiire
John Brennon
Augustine McCraith
N. M. Garland
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Executive Council
England
Wales
Forong
Empire Theater Proves Cheap Prices Draw Big Fort Wayne Crowd
The Empire theater in Fort Wayne closed its third week Saturday night with an audience near 500. The success is attributed to top talent and wholesome performances, with a dressing room sign warning against profanity and vulgarity. Little Miss Francia impressed audiences and was retained for another week with her songs and dances.
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Empire Theater
Fort Wayne
Rink Doors Open All Week With Free Will Offering
A local rink plans to open this week featuring Captain Kemp leading a strong band of musicians. The event expects crowding as doors stay open daily, with a free will offering to cover band expenses and any surplus directed toward relief work in nearby cities.
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Ence
Tech
Thore
Kemp
Apeskel
Ocean Horror as Principia Sinks After Cape Wrath Fire
The British steamer Principia from Shields bound for New York caught fire about 40 miles off Cape Wrath. Hatches were nailed, the ship sank after striking a rock while attempting a harbor run to Faroe Island. Captain, two mates, and 28 crew perished. one survivor saved by a passing vessel.
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Leith
Scotland
Principia
Shields
New York City
Cape Wrath
Faroe Island
Court notes and fines from Lafayette area proceedings
In THE COURTS the county board weighs a liquor license for Jerry Morarity amid remonstrance by Bass, Bond, McDonald, Morgan and others. Earlier, Emma Dawkins, Charles Hays and Eva Johnson paid fines for disturbing a prayer meeting. Magdalen Swartz won a divorce from Christian Swartz for abandonment, while their son Henry was fined for contempt. Additional items include a bailiff appointment, a jury deliberation, and a notary appointment.
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Board of County Commissioners
Jerry Morarity
Morarity
Jindenwood Cemetery
John Bass
S. B. Bond
E. H. McDonald
O. P. Morgan
Breen & Morris
Woodworth & Keegan
Lafayette Township
Emma Dawkins
Charles Hays
Eva Johnson
Justice France
Duey Woods
Lizzie Buskirk
Tillie Comford
Edna Woods
Jacob Woods
Magdalen Swartz
Christian Swartz
Henry Swartz
Dawson
Pfeiffer
Schlatter
Henry L.holter
Joseph N. Mason
Kuhne
Gall‘meyer Ig
A.r.hirons
Robbery at Rev A V Seabrease Home Stays Under Probe
A burglary at the residence of Reverend A. V. Seabrease yielded a haul of diamonds and valuable jewelry valued at 168 in gold. Detectives are investigating the break in and missing items.
Daring Fort Wayne Burglary Strikes Trinity Rector’s Home
A highly planned early evening robbery at 169 West Berry Street, Fort Wayne, targeted the home of Rev. Alexander W. Seabrease of Trinity Episcopal Church. Thieves entered by forcing a rear window with a jimmy, ransacked every room, and stole about 500 dollars in value including 168 in gold, a diamond brooch, two gold watches, four inlaid studs, and numerous small jewelry items. No suspects or clues were found, and the dog barked during the church service but offered no help to identify the culprits.
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Fort Wayne
West Berry Street
Alexander W. Seabrease
Trinity Episcopal Church
Post
Seabrease
Jimmy
Democratic Conference Aims to Ban Currency Talk in Indiana
In Indianapolis on December 9, Democratic managers report a perfected agreement to prevent discussion of the currency question at the state party conference Wednesday. Representatives foretell no outbreak unless a victory is achieved by either side, with pledges shaping the session.
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Indianapolis
Coroner Finds No Criminal Liability in Central via Duct Disaster
The Cleveland coroner today ruled there was insufficient evidence to hold anyone criminally liable for the Central via duct disaster. He determined the victims died from injuries and drowning in the river, not from an act or omission by any person.
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Cleveland
Central Viaduct
Three Children Murdered as Parents Charged in Horrific Case
A chilling case from Stony Creek near Cincinnati details the starvation and murders of three Van gundy children. The couple denies involvement though findings include choked and broken necks. Humane Society agents investigated as lynching threats rose and a lodge meeting notice follows.
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Stony Creek
Hiram Van‘gundy
Van‘gundy
Vangundy
Messrs
Allen and
Caldwell
Dr Chambers Offer Solace and Guidance for Many Woes
An old-time advertisement touts Dr Chambers as a quick, plain speaker offering consultations from 9 AM to 9 PM daily. It claims expertise in resolving loves, lawsuits, health, misfortune, and property concerns, promising modern cures and guaranteed success in diverse cases.
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Uull
H.C. Meyers
Harrison Street
Gomez Explains
A. v. Seabrease
William H. Frans
Orée
Atchison, Kas
Frans
Leibowitz
Samuel
Anutherer
Everett & Doud. Harrison
Washington
New York Press
Harrison
Hay
InpraNarouis
The
Humane Society of Cincinnati
Wayne Lodge
J.C. Clare
W. M. D. L. Harnine
Aldine Restaurant
East Berry Street
DR. Chambers
James Ss. Dodge
Indiana
Briston
James S. Dodge
Dodge
Voorhees
Hubbell
V. Gutermuth
Glogk
Fur House
Calhoun Street
D. Monahan
Hatter
Cleary
Sigh FO & Winter Suing
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