Humane officer investigates pitiful cruelty case near Bass farm
The humane agent Schlaudroff with Lieut Lapp visited a well known German family a mile west of Bass farm to check alleged cruelty. A pregnant wife and children were found in a deplorable state while the husband rested in an arm chair. Neighbors say she toiled while he abused and hoarded money. Officers warned him to improve or face prosecution.
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Bass Farm
Schlaudroff
Lieut
Lapp
We Plead Guilty Price Cutters Fort Wayne Ad
We feature low prices at Calhoun Street location with tomorrow only offers. Read about 44c yard dress prints 36 inch sheet ing 44c per yd 9-4 unbleached sheeting 15c per yd and 10-4 bleached sheeting 1 93c per yd plus many discounted garments and accessories from Louis Wolf & Co The Arcade Dry Goods Store West Berry Street Fort Wayne.
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Louis Wolf & CO
Arcade Dry Goods
West Berry Street
Woman Seeks Dead Fiancé Estate for Refusal to Marry
In LeMars Iowa on February 28, Mrs Amanda Hubner pursues a breach of promise suit against the estate of William Reikhoff, her former fiance and late housekeeper employer. The action seeks 30000 damages, noting Reikhoff died with about 150000 in assets, including a 30000 bequest to Grinnell College.
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LeMans
Iowa
Amanda Hubner
William Reikhoff
Gaynor
Reikhoff
LeMars
Suit to Break Will Over Alleged Promise of Marriage
Mrs. Hubner sues to break the will of Reikhoff alleging he promised to marry her earlier, but refused to fulfill the promise before his death, according to the surviving relatives and friends.
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Hubner
Reikhoff
For Sale West Berry street lot and hats sale
For sale an eastern corner West Berry and Rockhill lot 50 by 150 feet at 90 dollars per front foot. Sale terms 590 dollars down and 40 dollars monthly. Also see spring hat displays worth 2 and 2 50 dollars with three day sale at one dollar. D Monahan Calhoun street window display. News reports ships bodies from cemeteries to San Francisco Seattle February 28. Local official of Pacific Steamship lines involved.
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Berry Street
Rockhill
A. B. White
D. Monahan
Calhoun Street
Journal Drops Libel Suit After Settlement In Fort Wayne
E V Harris sues the Fort Wayne Journal for libel alleging extortion and falsehoods. The case was compromised out of court with the Journal agreeing to pay all costs and publish a full retraction of the alleged defamatory statements.
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E. V. Harris
Fort Wayne Journal
Har
Journal retracts libel toward E V Harris in May 1895
A long editorial note from the Journal admits falsehoods about attorney E V Harris in a 1895 suit, retracting prior libel and explaining reliance on incorrect court records. It affirms Harris's fee as just and addresses claims about Postal v Blaney and a council petition. The piece defends truthfulness and disavows deeper malice.
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E. V. Harris
John S. Postal
Harris
Postal
Blaney
Trades and Labor Council
C. E. Everett
Eastern
Journal Vindicates Post on Statements and Truthfulness
The passage asserts that the Journal has vindicated the Post for challenging its statements, calling attention to several claims as misleading and some as untruthful, highlighting a dispute over accuracy and trust between the two papers.
West and South Favor Indiana Man for President
Ixpranapolis Feb 28 six weeks ago the democratic state committee began sending letters to prominent democrats in every state asking about Governor Matthews presidential chances. More than 1,000 responses from the south and west favor him while the east is almost solid against. Some western democrats say he could gain a large following if he supported free silver.
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Ixpranapolis
Democratic State Committee
Matthews
Indiana
Saturday Sale at Bee Hive Dry Goods
A bustling list of tomorrow’s offers at M. Frank & Co. Bee Hive Dry Goods and Carpets. Combination paper holder free with purchases, plus heavily discounted fabrics, linens, damask, quilts, pillow slips, hosiery, organdy lawn, corsets, kid gloves, wash silks, belts, and soaps.
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Lonsdale
Crescent
M. Frank & CO
Butterick
Bodies snatched from cemeteries used for medical study
Authorities investigate reports that bodies from city cemeteries were stolen and sent to medical colleges in San Francisco for dissection. Also new goods and sales items listed from local merchants Mergentheim's Bazaar and Heyman's, plus notices on prices for meats and hats.
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Pany
San Francisco
Dramatic Death of Thomas McNamara in Clinton Iowa
Thomas McNamara aged 0 reeled and died in the arms of a priest during a discussion about his sister’s death. A brutal unprovoked assault on a prominent young man on West Superior street left him badly injured. two assailants fled, arrests expected this afternoon. Also features a price list for Iceland halibut and bloaters from the Fruit House.
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Clinton
Thomas McNamara
Father Murray
West Superior Street
Justice of the Peace
Boston Rivals to Perform at YMCA Hall Tonight
The Boston Rivals will give a concert with dramatic readings in the YMCA hall this evening. The group comes with the highest recommendations as part of the YMCA entertainment course. The secretary notes the Rivals have been a staple in the course for five years, essential to complete the program.
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Boston
The
Boston Y. M.C. A
Wingna Assembly Prominent Speakers From Across Country
A Wingna Assembly draws prominent speakers from across the country, with leaders and experts addressing attendees on national issues, policy directions, and civic engagement. The event showcases regional voices and underscores broad-based participation.
Fort Wayne Winona assembly plans bold expansion
Fort Wayne officials report Winona assembly at Eagle Lake in Terre Haute poised for a big year. Dr. Hunter appointed general manager aims to lift attendance and extend stock, land improvements, dormitories, and cottages. Capital to 125000 with 2000 to 3000 more boarders expected. lots selling fast with railroad incentives and dividend plans.
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Dr. Hunter
Central Presbyterian Church of
Terre Haute
Winona Assembly
Eagle Lake
Hunter
Winona Corporation
Assembly
Winona
Presbyterian Church
Charles H. Connor
New Albany
Winona Assembly Corporation
J. M. Studebaker
South Bend
Fred W. Munson
Chicago
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
van Duren
Fort Wayne
Pennsylvania
Assembly Corporation
Christian Endeavor Society
International Society
Moody Northfield Institute
J. Wilbur Chapman
F. B. Meyer
England
J. Nicholas
St. Louis
Dwight L. Moody
John M. Coulter
Lake Forest University
University of Chicago
Winona Reading Circle
Fisher
Hanover College
Miles
Leon H. Vincent
Vincent
Nina Drummond Leavitt
Dr. McPherson
Patton
Princeton University
Palmer
New Orleans
South
John Hall
New York
Frank Gunsaulus
Tucker
Ind
Coultas
Indianapolis
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John Brown
James Monroe
James Allen
Georgie Weber
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Jewel
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Harry Hittle
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Morarity’s
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Washington Township
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Hettie
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Squire McDaniels
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Globe Guarantee
Price Cutters
Calhoun
Seattle
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Pacific Steamship Com
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E. Riink & Son
Harrison Street
Barr Street
Golden & Patterson
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Nottingham
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Ill
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Rebecca Rooks
Heyman’s
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M’kinley
Major McKinley
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McCabe
Francis Murphy
Ilinois
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Home Mission Board
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Chittenden Building
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Cincinnati
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