Fort Wayne political battles flare in Journal feud
The Gazette attacks the Fort Wayne Journal and James Monopoly Barrett as corporate puppets in a heated critique of local party bosses. It argues Democrats and Republicans are miscast by outside interests while praising genuine local activism and resistance to monopoly influence.
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Fort Wayne
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Old Street Car Corporation
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Exposed scheme ties to telegraph and district funds
District officials unravel a schemes involving telephone telegraph and electric light operations with Pennie Som ENAL SE as a key figure. The report outlines alleged misappropriation and calls for inquiry.
National Liars Association case shocks Thames court
A Thames magistrate heard charges against several men for stealing a sailor's watch. All were discharged except Alexander Fullerton, who carried a savings book for 245 dollars and a membership card for a society titled National Liars' Association bearing a taunting inscription about liars.
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National Liars! Association
Thames
Alexander Fullerton
National Liars’ Association
Russia funds US aid shift sparks debate on charity and policy
The piece discusses Russian offers of gold to the United States and argues Russia seeks to broaden its plans by backing America. It notes charity needs at Blenheim and Drexel’s estate shows, and cites Russia’s wartime prep and use of US-based gold for war material.
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America
United States
Russia
England
Carnegie
Christmas Eve Free Lunch at Miller and Myers Stand
The notice advertises free lunches at the Miller and Myers stand at No 104 Calhoun Street during Christmas Eve and remaining holidays. It offers turkey chicken rabbit and roast pig meals and invites all to attend.
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Miller & Myers
Calhoun Street
Empire Presents Notable New Year Night Acts At Theatre
Mons DeGray and Mlle Josephine headline Sunday night at the Empire as top hypnotists. The Gilmore and Glees provide musical acts while the McIntire Comedians debut at popular price theater. William McIntyre returns next week in The Three Married Men. Manager Heilbroner continues to book premier attractions.
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Heilbroner
William McIntyre
the Empire
Clergymen Fare Rate Maintained by Railways
Central Traffic association officers decide to keep the clerical travel rate at one and a half cents per mile for the coming year. Regular accredited clergymen may obtain reduced Pennsylvania line tickets west of Pittsburgh under the same rules as in 1895.
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Central Traffic Association
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Free Holiday Lunch at Model Steam Bakery Ad
An advertisement proclaims a free holiday lunch featuring turkey chicken rabbit and roast pig and invites all city residents. It touts the bakery’s bread baked from the best materials by clean workmen in a clean shop with modern equipment.
Ingersoll Lecture on Foundations of Faith at Masonic Temple
Robert G. Ingersoll plans to lecture at the Masonic Temple on Tuesday evening, January 7, on The Foundations of Faith. The article notes debates on gender intellect and discusses Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice trial scene with Portia. The New York company led by Clement Bainbridge will present the play with Frank C. Bangs and others. subscription urged for the Fort Wayne Evening Post.
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Masonic Temple
Shakespeare
Portia
Padua
Dabney
Preston
North
Carrie _ Preston
Clement Bainbridge
New York Company
Frank C. Bangs
George B. Miller
Edward B. Kelly
Robert Conness
Dwight Allen
Ethel Irving
Zoe Halbert
Charlotte Crane
Julia Folland
Adelaide Sawyer
Equal Opportunity Arguments By Portia In Law Debate
A passage notes judges relying on learned colleagues from Padua and Portia presiding at a trial. It argues against gender inferiority citing George Eliot Georges Sand Mrs Browning and Harriet Martineau as equal intellectuals and urges equal opportunities for men and women in the intellectual world.
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Portia
United States
George Eliot
Georges Sand
Mrs. Browning
Harriet Martineau
Delightful Delta Sigma Nu Dance At Fort Wayne Club
The Delta Sigma Nu held another delightful hop at the Fort Wayne club last evening. A pretty gathering of young people filled the spacious ballroom, with the local fraternity having organized just over a year ago and staging two of the most elaborate dances at the club. The event ran late, finishing near 3 o'clock in the morning after the last number.
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Delta Sigma Nu
Fort Wayne
Whiteside to Star in Richelieu at Temple Jan 8
Walker Whiteside and his company present Richelieu at the Temple on January 8 with Whiteside in the lead role. The production is described as thoroughly studied and well suited to Shakespearean drama. About 50 couples attended with Ora Tilton and Walter Seavey among guests of honor and Reineke's orchestra providing music.
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Richelieu
Temple
Whiteside
Ora Tilton
Walter Seavey
Dan Zimmerman
Ann Arbor
Ben Fernold
Virginia
John Leighty
Chicago
Mesdames
J. W. Bell
A. D. Cressler
G. E Bursley
Reineke
Marriage of Fort Wayne Officer Dickson to Miss Rousell
Last evening at o'clock Officer Robert Dickson wed Miss Anna Rousell of this city. A reception followed at George Japp’s home, 41 North Calhoun Street, with a short dance program. The groom is a diligent member of the Fort Wayne police force.
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Anna Rousell
George Japp
Calhoun ‘Street
Fort Wayne
Public installation planned for Chosen Friends officers
Chosen Friends of Columbian council No. 3 A O U W announce their annual officer slate led by Past Councilor J W Barnes and Councilor Charles Habecker. A public installation is set for Thursday January 9 at the hall with grand officers expected to attend.
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J. W. Barnes
Charles Habecker
Hattie Wright
William P.whery
Fred E. Wehnert
Susie Shuder
F. B. Ladd
Tracy Weber
Wright
Fred Heingartner
Charles Stapleford
Mary A. Whery
Henry Piepenbrink
Grand Lodge
Henry Stapleford
Fort Wayne Lodge
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O. C. Obenchain
H. S. Hurlbert
Howard Challenger
J-J. Bowser
T. J. Jeffries
John Eylenberg
James Lechler
John Higginbottom
Frank Bayless
A. L. Mechisel
J. W. McCausland
J. W. Younge
J. K. Geary
A. J. Kesler
H. S&s. Vreeland
E. B. Smith
Chicago Produce Market shows mixed wheat gains in year-end trade
Wheat December 54 to 55½ cents with May at 72 to 75 cents and July around 58 to 59¾. Corn January 25 to 26 cents and May 27 to 28 cents. Cars December 25 to 25¾ cents with May near 18 to 18½. Parx January 8.45 to 8.52, May 8.82 to 8.87. Larp January 5.25, May 5.45 to 5.47. Spark Kiss January 4.20 to 4.25, May 4.42 to 4.50. May wheat curb puts 584 and calls 59 598. Market by Gordon & Co. margins, White Bank block.
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