Nansen Returns From North Pole Confirmed
London reports confirm Captain Nansen is safe and returning from the north pole. Archangel lies 3000 miles from Irkutsk and 800 miles from St. Petersburg as the expedition nears the Arctic Ocean. A separate dispatch confirms the polar discovery claim. Unsuccessful gold deposits. Wall Street bidders unable to secure metal amid expected bond placements.
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London
Archangel
Captain Nansen
North Pole
Archiangel
Irkutsk
White Sea
Arctic Ocean
St. Petersburg
St. James Gazette
Nansen
New Yorks
Wall Street
Carlisle
St. Louis
Adams
Nipher
Washington University
Indianapolis
Harrison-Dimmick
Chicago
City Hall
Central Detective Bureau
James Wright
The
Chronicle
Supreme Foreman J. G. Tate Arrives for Union Lodge Meeting
Supreme Foreman J. G. Tate of the A O U W arrives from Louisville to address a joint meeting of lodges 19 36 and 50 at Summit City lodge hall Calhoun and Superior streets this evening. Introduced by Hon J M Robinson he will depart Monday for South Bend to attend the grand lodge meeting Tuesday and Wednesday with Fort Wayne lodge members.
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J. G. Tate
Louisville
Summit City Lodge
Calhoun and
Superior Streets
Tate
J. M. Robinson
South Bend
Grand Lodge
Fort Wayne
Louis Wolf & Co Moves to Arcade Store
Louis Wolf & Co prepares to open in the Arcade on Tuesday morning with a major dry goods sale. Prices cut on the entire stock to move quickly, while the old sale continues until stock is cleared. The new quarters will cut expenses by about a quarter, and patrons will benefit from lower prices and prompt service.
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Bomina Post
Louis Wolf
Post
The Sensible Man and Wife Seek Reineke’s Mattress
A couple on East Main Street consult Reineke the mattress man for a new bed and pillows. They also plan to have him assess and repair their worn parlor suite using cloth and glue, valuing low-cost options. A Nickel Plate road ad offers low rates.
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Reineke
Trades and Labor Council Rebukes the Journal
The Trades and Labor Council denounces the Journal as unjust and unfair and rejects its actions. The dispute centers on coverage and editorial stance claimed by the council.
Representing Fort Wayne Workers In Every Trade
The Trades and Labor council, a conservative body of Fort Wayne unions, represents workers across all city trades. It has faced taunts and false accusations directed at its official representative C. L. Drummond, which the council deems unimportant compared to its duties.
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Trades and Labor Council
Fort Wayne
Trades Council
C. L. Drummond
Trades Council Endorses Drummond Over Journal Attack
At a Fort Wayne Trades and Labor council meeting last night resolutions were adopted praising Co L Drummond, chairman of the council’s legislative committee, and denouncing The Fort Wayne Journal for an unfair attack. Drummond had urged against passage, but the council proceeded without dissent. The action signals strong backing for the council’s stance on city ownership of the electric lighting plant and the Borkenstein measure.
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Drummond
Trades Council
Fort Wayne Journal
Trades and Labor Council
Borkenstein
Board of Public Works and City Council
Co. L. Drummond
Fort Wayne
Baxter & Farnon Bicycle Repair Ad in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne bicycle firm Baxter and Farnon at 16 West Columbia Street offers expert wheel repairs. They claim mastery from ram engines down to toys and promise to doctor up bicycles broken by boys.
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Baxter & Farnon
Opening of Worch Garment Company in Washington Street
Final preparations are underway for the launch of Dr. Worchs new enterprise. The Worch Garment company will manufacture ladies garments and, when fully operational, employ 100 to 150 people. Dr. Worch and his wife will run the business. The venture aims to become a leading western establishment amid strong demand and favorable season prospects.
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L. A. Worch
Washington Street
Worch Garment Company
Worch
Music Store Giveaway Offer for Purchases
The store at Karn 9 East Columbia Street will give away 8060 copies of sheet music. One sheet will be awarded to each customer who spends one dollar on goods.
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Karn
East Columbia Street
Prayed Overtime Sparks Church Row In Aboite Township
A trial in this city recounts a dispute between H. Kennedy and W. Vought, both from Aboite township, over using a church building split by denomination. The clash began with an argument about the noon hour and prayer overtime, escalating to an assault and battery charge.
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H. Kennedy
Wn. Vought
Aboite Township
Kennedy
Lutherans in Fort Wayne mark 350th death anniversary
Lutherans across Fort Wayne observe the 350th death anniversary of Martin Luther with a joint morning service at St. Paul's church. A sermon on Luther's exemplary life and a refined musical program are planned by local congregations.
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Fort Wayne
Martin Luther
St. Paul’s Church
Midway at the Rink Draws record Fort Wayne crowd
The third Midway production at the Rink drew larger attendance than ever. Management cut admission to 15 cents to attract all classes, whereas elsewhere prices start at 25 cents. Fort Wayne residents urged to support the reduced price with higher turnout as many new feats appeared.
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Fort Wayne
The New System Discussed Before Public Works Board
The Board of Public Works heard a briefing on a new system proposal. Attendees reviewed the plan's goals, implementation steps, and potential impact on city services and efficiency.
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Board of Public Works
Fort Wayne Transit Plan Sparks Citywide Boom and Fare Fight
A proposed citywide transit system backed by Mr. Everett promises thousands of jobs and belt lines for Fort Wayne. A $25,000 cash forfeiture aims to secure the contract, challenging the old fare scheme and drawing public backing against monopoly interests.
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Post
Everett
Board of Public Works
Fort Wayne
Death notices of Fort Wayne citizens mark tributes
The city records multiple obituaries including ex councilman James Woulfe born 1838 in Limerick Ireland and emigrant to Fort Wayne in 1872. He served 10 years on the common council and died after illness. funeral at Cathedral with Catholic Knights of America Hibernians and Married Men's Sodality honors. Also Harry Carroll 26, Mary Harkenreider 35, Matilda Hilker and Jared Strong obituary notices listed with funeral details.
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James Woulfe
Fort Wayne
Mr. Woulfe
Limerick
Ireland
Wabash Company
John
Cornelius
Richard Woulfe
Helen Donahue
Catholic Knights of America
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Married Men’s Sodality
Mary Harkenreider
Griffith
Ind
Howell Street
Matilda Hilker
St. Paul’s Catholic Church
Jared C. Strong
Rivermet Avenue
Meeting at the Y M C A Ainslie to Speak to Men
A city Y M C A meeting is scheduled Sunday at 3 30 and will address men. Reg J A Ainslie will deliver an address on the above subject, described as of special interest to men.
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Ag Reg. J. A
Ainslie
Early Start Scholarship Contest Attracts Subcribers
An international business college scholarship will be awarded to the student who submits the most Post subscribers by May 20. The contest, announced the day before yesterday, already has many entrants and promises sharp competition. Details available at the Eventna Post office, 41 East Berry Street. Cleary the tailor showcases spring suitings and overcoatings at 118 Harrison Street, with affordable rents and reliable fit.
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International Business College
Post
Peoples
Eventna Post
East Berry Street
Cleary
Harrison Street
Washington
Teutonia Lodge Considers Building Project
Teutonia Lodge Sons of Herminius reviews a social temple plan but drops the idea for now. They may rent and renovate the Vor demark building on Calhoun Street to create improved society rooms. A future Teutonic Lodge meeting will discuss a German club house for local German societies and visiting strangers. The Aldine Restaurant ad promotes dinner value with a fifty cent plank for daughters.
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Teutonia Lodge
Herminius
Occult Science Society
Vordermark
Calhoun Street
Teutonic Lodge
Sons of Herminius
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Rich & Son
Barr Street
el Paso
South Calhoun Street
William Leutwiler
Supreme Foreman
A. O. U. W.lodges
Louis Wolf & Co
F. J. Reineke
East Main Street
Nickel Plate Road
Rae
Business College
Evening Post
Fort Wayne’s
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West Columbia Street
Dr. Worch
A. F. Scucca
West Main Street
Harry Carroll
Vadermarks
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V. Gutermuth
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