Quackenbush Leaves City Amid Financial Scandal
The state manager of the U B Mutual Aid society, EH W Quackenbush of Lebanon PA, fled Fort Wayne after the company failed and a receiver took over. Circles of subscribers promised large payoffs with many awaiting shares and housing questions. Evidence points to prior embezzlement charges and ongoing searches for Quackenbush and associates.
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EH. W. Quackenbuch
U .B. Mutual Aid Society
Lebanon
Fort Wayne
Vesey & Heaton
Pixley & Long
Quackenbush
Indianapolis
U. S. Mutual Aid Society
Philadelphia
M. Quackenbush
Ferney Turman
Turman
Charles Lacklin
Wayne Hotel
Mason Long
Mr. Quackenbush
M. P. Doyle
Weller
Harrison Street
Quacken‘bash
New York Life Insurance Company
Deaths and Funerals Notice for Miss Francis Browand
Miss Francis Browand, age 24, died yesterday at her mother's home on South Harrison Street. Funeral arrangements to Kendalville are pending. the Alexander Nicholas funeral was held at 2 o'clock tomorrow from 224 Invenue residence.
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Francis Browand
Harrison Street
Kendallville
Panama Canal Question Will Soon Be Settled
An American company to absorb the entire canal business as negotiations near completion with the French stake being sold. The move promises to settle the long standing question of canal control and operation.
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Panama Canal
Notable Events tag Panama Canal Solution Proposed
Paris reports a startling Panama Canal development as an American company may absorb the Nicaragua Canal Company. The note suggests a near future solution to the canal problem.
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Paris
Nicaragua Canal Company
Jackson and Walling Case Continued for a Week
Jackson and Walling faced the criminal court in Cincinnati with a swift adjournment agreed to until next Saturday after the Newport sheriffs requisition papers were presented. Turkey lunch will be served free to patrons this evening from 8 to 11 at the White Elephant on 10 West Main Street, Chas. Muehlfeith.
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Cincinnati
Jackson
Walling
Criminal Court
Sherif
Newport
Chas. Muehlfeith
White Elephant
West Main Street
Steamship New York Ashore Near Sandy Hook
The steamship New York ran aground near Sandy Hook this morning. The Arizona land lease bill passed the House despite the president’s veto, reflecting shifting policy. The English sentiment remains unsettled as officials assess the situation.
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New York
Sandy Hook
House
Arizona
Massacre Report Out Of Havana Area Harrowing Toll
Telegrams from Tampa describe a massacre near Guatao seven miles from Havana where on February 22 300 Spanish soldiers entered at 6 pm and killed 22 noncombatants including a 10 year old boy and a 72 year old man. Spaniards and even sick individuals were slain and girls protected only by local protest. Fifteen innocent noncombatants were sent to Marino for trial.
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Washington
Morgan
Tampa
Fla
Guatao
Havana
Marino
Rafael Portofundo
Fernandez Figuropo
Wholesale Prosecution Targets Bucketshop Men in Chicago
The Chicago grand jury indicted a large group of bucketshop operators with true bills found against 281 individuals. The effort is backed by the board of trade as part of a broad crusade. Public notice invites readers to a related event at Frank Belchin’s establishment at 54 East Main Street.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Cities and fools learn about municipal ownership of natural gas
An ex Toledo councilman, a wealthy merchant, critiques municipal gas ventures citing Toledo’s seven year loss of nearly 3 million dollars on a $1.5 million plant. He warns Fort Wayne readers against city gas schemes, noting low Ohio gas pressure, poor returns to stockholders, and high bond interest. Frank I. Kiva signs the letter.
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Post
Fort Wayne Journal
the Post
Toledo
Peor
Fort Wayne
Ind
Deak
Friends of the
Ohio
Northwestern Gas Company
Standard Oil
Frank I. Kiva
Spring Diintaps at 56 Calhoun Street
Golden and Patterson advertise the spring Diintaps as beauties with address listed at 56 Calhoun Street.
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Calhoun Street
Golden & Patterson
Chicago Produce Market Notes and Local Advertisements
Wheat and corn futures shown for February May July contracts with bid and ask figures from Chicago market. Prices of oats barley oats and rye listed with respective openings and closings. Local advertising notes include Dunlap spring hats arrival and a penmanship class at International Business College with schedule and liberal terms. Also hat sale at 86 Calhoun Street window.
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D. Monahan
Calhoun Street
Cuicano
Gordon & Co
White Bank Lock
Royal Arcanum Plans Grand Entertainment Tuesday
The Royal Arcanum schedules a festive program at Harmony Hall next Tuesday evening in honor of grand officers. Overture by eeee Orchestra, Fraternity song, welcome address by W. H. Tigar, a Loving Heart solo, recitations, selections by Miss Yarnelle and Mrs F. E. Stouder, and an intermission with jewel presentation.
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The
Royal Arcanum
Harmony Hall
Order
W. H. Tigar
Leo Long
Dr. Schrader
William Tell
EB. Stouder
E. F. Yarneile
Miss Yarnelle
Knock's Troubles and Other Court News
In a Superior Court case, George J. Parrott sues Officer William Knock for 2500 damages over an alleged false imprisonment. A special verdict favored either side for 500 or the defendant, with Judge Dawson to rule after his return. Also reported are a larceny case against Fred Thate and a police court matter involving Michael Brown for drunkenness and fine.
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Western Association of General Baggage Agents
Fort Wayne
Peter Johnson
Gus Schmetzer
Electric Works
George Parrott
George J. Parrot
William Knock
Dawson
Knock
Peter Mettler
Harmer Street
Parrott
Mettler
Fred Thate
Ulmer
Thate
Michael Brown
Oakley
John
Jury Deliberations Continue In State V Beyer Forgery Case
The jury of twelve men deliberates on charges of forgery in the case State v. Fred Beyer. Fresh fish and oysters are advertised at Jackson's, 140 Calhoun Street, phone 314.
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Jackson's
Calhoun
Fred Beyerline
Jackson’s
Calhoun Street
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Harry Brumbaugh
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