Nansen Reaches North Pole Claim Reported From Irkutsk
A telegram from Irkutsk reports that Dr Fridtjof Nansen has reached the north pole and found land there before beginning his return toward civilization. The message cites Kouchnareff, Nansen’s Siberian agent, with details confirming the expedition’s progress and return plan.
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Sv. Peterssure
Irkutsk
Siberia
Kouchnareff
Fridtjof Nansen
Arctic
Nansen
North Pole
Columbia City Social Roundup Notes Local Moves
Clara Miller and Rose Tully with Paul visited Fort Wayne and Miss Blanche Amerman and Miss Edith Brown returned home. Col I B McDonald runs as joint senator. oil merchant Frank Brahm buys new oil wagon in New York. Local incorporations filed by Columbia City Oil Co and Home Telephone Co. City checker tourney ends with Russel Brenneman champion. 27 Calhoun street.
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Blanche Amerman
Col. I. B. McDonald
Edwards
Larwill
Rose Tully
Son Paul
Fort Wayne
Millie Slagel
Elwood
Frank Brahm
Columbia City
New York City
Charles Spoehr
George Boyd
Peru
Edith Brown
Frankfort
E. W. Brown
Columbia City Oil Company
Home Telephone Company of
Harrison
C. H. Dickerson
Marquette
Mich
Russel Brenneman
al Woodworth
Joe Carver
Sid Anspaugh
Ed Carver
George Harrison
J. F. McNear
J. T. van Orsdoll
Russel Breneman
Calhoun Street
Last Week Bargains at Louis Wolf & Co Store
The Economical Buyer urges a final week sale at 54 Calhoun Street Fort Wayne with last chance to buy ahead. The Prudent Housewife is urged to claim bar gains as space limits listing of goods and prices.
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Fort Wayne
Louis Wolf & CO
Calhoun Street
Stewart Confident to Fight Tomorrow Amid Stakes
Dan Stuart remains confident the big fight will go ahead tomorrow in El Paso while Fitzsimmons vows to claim the world title and avoid Corbett.
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el Paso
Tex
Dan Stuart
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Brisbane
Queensland
Walling
Jackson
Newport
Cincinnati
Pearl Bryan
Kentucky
Deaths and Funerals in Fort Wayne
Mrs A Anderson wife of A A Anderson 137 West Superior street died at St Joseph hospital age 40 leaving two sons and one daughter funeral arrangements to be announced. Erasmus Stark funeral from St Pauls Catholic church attended by many Catholic societies led by the City band. Lorenzo D McNutt funeral at 260 oclock this afternoon with a long cortege of Masons Shriners Eastern Star and Street Railway employees.
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A. Anderson
A. A. Anderson
West Superior Street
St Joseph Hospital
Lorenzo D. McNutt
Summit City Lodge No
Fort Wayne
William Davis fatally struck by switch engine in Cotumara Yard
William Davis, a 10 year lumber yard employee for J. Peabody, was killed in Cotumara City yesterday afternoon after stepping onto Wabash tracks and being struck by a backing switch engine. He died instantly. he leaves a wife and two children.
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Cotumara Ciry
William Davis
Mr. Davis
J. Peabody
Tax dodging not confined to Fort Wayne in Milwaukee drive
Milwaukee February 13 tax dodging is a key issue in the municipal campaign as the Republican legislature and Governor Upham face criticism. Tax Commissioner Brown’s condemnation of the law draws wide attention while Norman B. Black, city treasurer, weighs in on the debate.
Saloonkeepers sue mayor and marshal for damages
Gilbert J. Phillips and James L. Whitcomb filed a $10,000 suit in Shelbyville Indiana against Mayor Enos City Marshal Sparks and deputy George W Neal claiming false imprisonment. They argue the mayor had no jurisdiction to fine them $40 and that the underlying judgment was void for lack of authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Ind
Gilbert J. Phillips
James L. Whitcomb
Enos
Marshall Sparks
George W. Neal
City Board Discusses Patrol Wagon Plans
At a Board of Public Safety meeting last night the wagon plans from city manufacturers were reviewed but not approved. The January Firemen's Pension Fund report was received and approved. no other major business was discussed.
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Board of Public Safety
Stonecutters Hold Jovial Ball at Sahgerbind Hall
A large crowd attended the Stonecutters ball at Sahgerbind hall on Wednesday evening. Gold medals were awarded to the two who should waltz the most, presented to Mr. and Miss Young for their dancing.
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Sahgerbind Hall
Mame
Eier
Miss Young
Marinette Street RailwayTax Dispute and Consolidation
Mr Black reports that Marinette assessed street railway property under the old law before the new law arrived. After law passage the company merged with electric light and gas firms and then refused city and state taxes on real and personal property. It also declined a license fee tied to gas and electric receipts, asserting a law requires a license on street cars only. Bennett's motto appears in the text.
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Urer
Marinette
Brown
Black
Street Railway
Street Railway Company
Electric Light and Gas Companies
Empire Theatre Opens With Midnight Call Sensation
The Empire drew a standing room crowd last night as rain and snow failed to deter patrons. The Howard Wall company delivered The Midnight Call in a strong opening, with Ralph’s specialties winning applause. Tonight the troupe performs The Little Wild Cat and ladies are admitted free with a paid ticket due to bad weather. February 15 marks Bennett’s opening on Calhoun street.
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the Empire
Howard Wall Company
Heilbroner
Ralph
Sad Case of an Aged Pioneer Citizen
The article details the hardship surrounding an elderly, respected pioneer and the legal twists in the case. It notes the ongoing struggle of the forger Fred Beyerline and the near release due to a technicality.
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Fred Beyerline
Insanity Trial for Fort Wayne Resident Amid Court Hearings
Jared C. Strong, 70, longtime Fort Wayne schools official, faces a lunacy commission on assertions of insect hallucinations and belief he aids Queen Victoria in governing England. Fred Beyerline, jailed on forgery charges, was discharged on one count but held to answer another. Three men cited for drunkenness received sentences or fines, and Louis Ganzer was acquitted on embezzlement. A crowd of tramps sought shelter at the police station during a snowstorm.
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Myers and Schrader
Taney and Bullerman
Jared C. Strong
Fort Wayne
Riverside Avenue
Strong
Queen Victoria
England
Beyerlein
Fred Beyerline
O’rourke
A. H. Bittinger
Adam Bittinger
Beyerline
Louis Ganzer
Brenzinger Baking Company
Bluffton
Midway Plaisance Opens At Princess Rink In Fort Wayne
Last evening at 7:30 the doors of Princess Rink opened for the grand opening of Midway Plaisance a replica of the World's fair exhibit in Fort Wayne inclement weather kept some crowds away but the hall drew many visitors. The German Irish Turkish and Japanese villages Hagenbeck's arena and the Dahomey display are included with Moorish palace old Vienna and Cairo streets. The carnival runs for one week with thousands expected.
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Princess Rink
Fort Wayne
Midway Plaisance
Hagenbeck
Col. C. E. Rhoades
Vienna
Cairo
Garbage Wagons Arrive In City For Use
Four new garbage wagons ordered by the board of public works from Studebaker Wagon Works arrived this morning. They are painted dark green with red wheels and labeled City Garbage Wagon. Distinctive odd shape and mill patent dump wagon markings noted.
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Board of Public Works
Studebaker Wagon Works
Pennsylvania
Studebaker
Man Found Frozen in Barn Faces Fatal Outcome
At 8 30 this evening a patrol wagon was sent to 30 Hough street where an unknown man lay with both feet frozen for three days. He was found in a barn and is reported dying. Police have not yet filed an official report as the paper goes to press.
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No. 30
Hough Street
Chicago Produce Market Wheat and grain prices summary
Wheat moves with February at 64 to 66 cents, May around 65 to 66, July near 65 to 66 cents. Corn shows May 29.4 to 30 cents, July around 31 to 32 cents, September 32 cents. Oats February 194 to 214, May 21, July 20 cents. Park and LarP futures listed with March open and July closes around 10.12 10.32 and 5.52 5.70 respectively. Spare Kiss values cited 5.17 to 5.45. Gordon & Co. margins broker notes included.
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Cuicano
Gordon & Co
White Bank Block
Irish Village at the Fair on the Midway Princess Rink
Timeline items include Zeitooun insurgents surrender under port conditions expelling Hyntobakists while Armenians return to villages. Coal coupons violate law in Toluca prompting merchant resistance. Bituminous coal pool rumored with a selling agency. L A W abolishes class B riders as amateurs. Peter Stetser celebrated at Pittsburgh shop a longtime employee. Fort Wayne Morning Post ad highlights travel route to state capital via L E and W Ry with new time-card effect.
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New York
Three Weeks Business Causes Midnight Collapse
A rapid three week business venture led to a sudden collapse at midnight. Investigators say the venture’s operations ceased abruptly, leaving creditors and workers accounting for losses and seeking recovery avenues. Local officials are reviewing licensing and safety implications.
Buckshop scheme collapses as city awakes to buckboard crash
A brief notes a counterfeit bucketshop named A L Liesemer & Co in the bank block, claiming Fort Wayne ties and McDonald Merwin brokers, with capital about seven dollars. The firm folded during Lincoln’s birthday lull. no known debts or losses reported. A separate runaway accident at Clinton and Main left Kruse with a scalp wound and bruises after his buckboard spooked. Lights on his head hint at a hazardous mishap. An event ad follows with performers listed for the Princess Rink program.
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A L. Liesemer & Co
Fort Wayne
McDonald, Merwin & Co
Commission
Toledo
Lincoln
A. L. Liesemer & Co
Kruse
Clinton Street
Main Street
Columbia
Clinton Streets
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