Fitzsimmons Refuses Title Challenge and Victors Let Free
El Paso crowd greets fighters Fitzsimmons and Corbett as Fitzsimmons declares he will ignore Corbett’s challenge and refuses to accept Maher’s belt. He plans to sail for England after Madison Square Garden appearance. Crivo Mexico officials say no punishment possible for fighters for violating police rules. Diaz had tried to prevent the fight.
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Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Maheraie Bays
Madison Square Garden
New York
England
Crivo
Mexico
Department of Foreign Relations
Diaz
United States
Making Contracts for New Telephone System Hardware
Mossman Yarnelle and Co will furnish all iron material and 400 miles of copper wire. Roebling Sons Co of Chicago secured the contract for the copper wire, while Standard Underground Co of Pittsburg will provide five miles of cable. Valentine Clark of Chicago to supply poles. Mossman Yarnelle awarded hardware contract for bolts spikes and iron material. Wooden conduit selected over iron for durability. pipe contract to be let next week. Prya glass of Ice Cream Soda at A C Aufentz 18 West Berry Street.
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Home Telephone Company
Systeani Roebling Sons’ Co
Chicago
Standard Underground Co
Pittsburg
Valentine Glark
Mossman, Yarnelie & Co
Jail Breaker Sought in Warsaw Jail Escape
Kosciusko sheriff offers 25 reward for Jacob Berger capture after he broke jail in Warsaw yesterday. Berger, an inmate, remains at large as authorities coordinate search across the county and surrounding areas.
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H. M. Stone
Kosciusko County
Jacob Berger
Warsaw
Local Meat Prices And Cold Treats Advertised
Prices list pork roast 7c pork chops 7c leaf lard 7c pork by quarter 54c and 646 beef roast or steak 6c boiling meat 4c hams 100 best hams 10c bacon 9c E. Ric and Son with multiple street addresses advertises ice cream soda in city at 5c a glass A C Aurent at 18 West Berry Street
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E. Ric & Son
Calhoun Street
Harrison Street
Barr Street
A. C
A. C. Aurenti
West Berry Street
Two Fort Wayne Candidates for National Delegate Post
The Butler Record notes two prominent contenders in Fort Wayne for the national delegate position R T McDonald and Benjamin W Skelton. McDonald is quoted criticizing party control by a faction that overrides district wishes. The report mentions an Elegant Free Lunch at the Board of Trade Sample Room tonight with all invited.
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Butler
Fort Wayne
R. T. McDoneld Intone
Benjamin W. Skelton
McDonald
Board of Trade Sample Room
Everbody
State Affair Reception Highlights Presidential Pairs
A Presbyterian reception at Berry Street M E Church hosted by the Epworth league showcased presidents and their wives in period attire. Bert Neufer introduced each figure, with brief remarks recalling notable incidents from their administrations, listing pairs from Washington to Cleveland with accompanying companions.
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Epworth League
Berry Street
M. E
Washington
Bert Neufer
Business Picking Up at Allen County Loan and Savings
In an interview E W Cook secretary of the Allen County Loan and Savings association notes numerous inquiries for the new stock class. Public interest is high as the association offers a no membership fee plan with full return of invested funds plus interest. Loans on a dollar monthly payment plan keep funds loaned as received. Heymans 142 Calhoun Street sells Hats Caps and Gents Furnishings as they quit business.
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E. W. Cook
Allen County Loan and Savings Association
Taat Ap
Badly Wanted Blaine Fleeing After Theft at Lima
Police seek Charles Blaine a slippery former railroad worker linked to thefts in two cities. After arriving three months ago he befriended fireman George Jennings and stayed at 16 West Lewis street boarding house. He bonded out on 100 dollar bail following a drunken arrest, then vanished with his belongings.
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Charles Blaine
Blaine
Fort Wayne
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton
George Jennings
Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad
West
Lewis Street
Progress and thefts cited in Fort Wayne police report
The report notes a man named Blaine fled his bond, stole a coat and other items from George Jennings, and hid in Lima before boarding a 1:40 train to Chicago. Separately, hoboes broke into a county school house near the poor farm. three were captured after a tussle, one listed as a previously arrested drunk. later, seven men faced police court for drunkenness with three sent to 15 days.
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George Jennings
Blaine
Lima
Fort Wayne
Hoffman
Chicago
Harrod
Wiley
John Hill
Joseph Evans
John Warwick
Police Cort
Feromen
William White
James Dougherty
Street melee ends as police break up brawl and thief caught
Periodical fights and loud yells erupted until police arrived, bringing a sudden quiet. A Superior street lady reported a valuable showl stolen during the disturbance. Mayor Oakley sentenced each offender to 11 days in jail.
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Oakley
New Embroideries and Linens Arrive at Arcade Dry Goods
Louis Wolf & Co announces daily arrivals of new embroideries and linens with a large stock of white goods this week. Lightweight cabinets offered. visit the corner Calhoun and Colombia streets store to see a dozen cabi netes for 62.00 in their best lighted room.
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Louis Wolf & CO
Arcade
Lapolis
Calhoun
Colombia
Louis ‘Wolf: &Co
Arcade Dry Goons
Louis Wolf & CO. Arcade Dry Goods Store
Railroad News: Holiday Observed Across Fort Wayne Shops
Fort Wayne workers mark a holiday as several Nickle Plate, Wabash, and Bass shops suspend duties. Gilges Snyder visits, Kitselman returns to duty, Kaech injures hand, Murphy fills Mailler’s throttle role, and many celebrate while others continue work. Peru hospital contract awarded. Ludington bride rumor clarified. birthday observance at Wabash shops.
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W. B. Kitselman
William Kaech
Hoffman’s Mill
Harriet Siemen
Frank Murphy
W. D. Mailler
Fort Wayne
Chas Butcher
Bass Blacksmith Shop
F. H. Hobb
Daniel Déshire
Gus Ehster
Kerr Murray
Chicago
Peru
J. B. Goodall
St Louis
Pittsburg
George Washington
Post
Mr. Ludington
James Ludington
Ballington Booth and Wife Resign From Army
Ballington Booth and his wife have resigned from the Salvation Army ending their long service. The couple stepped down amid reports of internal disagreements affecting leadership and mission direction within the organization.
Schism in the ranks forces command transfer in Salvation Army
New York on February 22 General Ballington Booth surrendered command of the Salvation Army in America to his brother Herbert after a public schism. The Booths issued a statement lamenting divisions, denying personal ambition, and pledging to sustain the army with its parent organization.
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New York
Ballington Booth
Salvation Army
America
Herbert
Ballington
England
Oak and Thistle tale at Guy YMCA on Sunday
Jamestown patrons enjoyed a fable titled The Oak and the Thistle to be presented by J M Boggs at the Guy Y M C A Sunday afternoon at 3 30. Harry Ridge will provide special music. A free lunch will be served in the city. Also noted are job seekers for apprentice dressmaking at 34 South Calhoun Street.
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J.M. Boggs
Harry. Wa Ridge
Prohibitionists Meet and Elect Delegates Next Week
Prohibitionists of Allen county hold a convention in the Superior court room with Nelson presiding as county chairman. Rev. Boggs elected chairman and H. C. Schrader secretary. Delegates chosen for the state convention in Indianapolis include J. W. Cromwell James E. Graham F. J. Twinney D. F. Kane Herrick D. W. Jones C. J. Winch Isaac Plant and J. S. Nelson.
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Superior Court
Allen County
Mr. Nelson
Rev. Boggs
H. C. Schrader
Indianapolis
J. W. Cromwell
James E. Graham
F. J. Twinney
D. F. Kane
Herrick
D. W. Jones
C. J. Winch
Isaac Plant
J. S. Nelson
Empire to Feature Top Vaudeville Acts Next Week
Manager Heilbroner of the Empire plans popular priced shows and vaudeville bouts. Next week the American Vaudevilles will open for a week with Hart and Walling Hallett and Carroll the Hennings and Jenks and Clifford in the lineup. Ladies admitted free Monday night as usual.
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Heilbroner
The
Empire
Hart and Walling
Hallett and Carroll
Hennings
Jenks
Clifford
Famous humorist Nye dies in Asheville afternoon
Asheville February 22 William Edgar Nye the renowned humorist died this afternoon around one o clock at his home in Asheville NC. He achieved fame with his witty essays and humorous sketches and was widely known in literary circles. His death ends a storied career that brought laughter to readers nationwide.
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Carcano
North Side
John Carr
John Smith
Burke
Carr
Asheville
N. C
William Edgar Nye
Free Roast Veal Lunch at Temple Saloon Tonight
Finest free lunch in the city at the Temple Saloon invites all to partake of the Roast Veal Lunch at the White Elephant Saloon from 8 to 11 this evening. CHAS. MUEHLFIETH, Proprietor.
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Temple
Everbody
White Elephant
Chas. Muehlfieth
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