Board of Works halts Central Union poles on unfranchised streets
The Fort Wayne Board of Public Works ordered Central Union Telephone to stop erecting poles on streets and alleys outside its franchise. The clerk must notify the company to cease, and police may remove workers on sight. The board aims to secure city revenue from future extensions.
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Board of Public Works
Old Telephone Company
Central Union Company
Wrrreas
Central Union TelePhone Company
Fort Wayne
Indian
Hanna, Barr
Broadway
Columbia
Holman
East Wayne
Calhoun
Larrison
First
Maiffeld Avenue
Washington
Pearl
Plum
Rockhill
DeWald
Comparet
Colisgow Avenue
Harmer
Maumee Road
Lafayette
Main
Water
Superior
Wells
Clinton
East Berry
High
Griffith
Spy Run Avenue
Jefferson
Maiden Lane
Elizabeth
Ewing
Court
Coombs
Dwenger Avenue
Madison
Columbia Streets
Harrison
Calhoun Streets
Wayne
Berry
Wuernras
Thomas Devilaries
W. H. McCuelano
Henry A. Reap
Judge Erskine M. Ross to replace Justice Field
Washington dispatch reports Justice Field will retire at term end and Judge Erskine K. Ross is to be appointed. Foreign note discusses Brazil- Trinidad dispute and US stance, while the Dawes commission and a free homestead bill spar over potential costs and impacts.
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Washineton
Justice Field
Erskine K. Ross
London
Westminster Gazette
Brazil
Trinidad
Great Britain
United States
American
England
Washington
House Committee On Public Lands
Smith
Land Office
Oklahoma
Dawes Commission
Five Civilized Tribes
Local man near death from heavy smoking in Ma
OMwman Massachusetts January 21 I BE Harter of this city is dying from the effects of smoking cigars and cigarettes He reportedly smoked 30 cigars and five boxes of cigarettes daily The notice also mentions Frank Klotz's advertisement on page 3.
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Omwman
I. BE. Harter
Courts Tell Plainly How to Tax Street Car Monopolies
The report explains the ruling approach for taxing street car monopolies. It outlines how authorities can assess franchise value and assess property taxes on transit operators. The decision shapes future municipal revenue from urban transit providers.
Far-Reaching Tax Controversy Over Fort Wayne Consolidated
The Post analyzes how capital stock may exceed tangible property value due to a perpetual franchise and profits. It cites Judge Elliot on non double taxation and argues public officials may favor the Consolidated Street Railway, detailing assessment gaps and calls for scrutiny of the county board of review, treasurer, and assessor.
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Post
Fort Wayne Consolidated Street Railway Company
Elliot
Supreme Bench
State of
Indiana
Hoyland
Auditor Et
the Central Iron and Steel Company
Elliott
Consolidated Company
Central Iron and Steel Company
Consolidated Street Railway Company
Fort Wayne Electric Railway Company
Fort Wayne Electric Street Railway Company
Fort Wayne Consolidated, Etc
Great Britain
County Board of Review
County Board of Equalization
Street Railway Corporation
Board of Review
Now Let Them Act Compel Street Car Tax Collections
The county auditor and treasurer gain power to assess omitted property after annual board of review sessions. The public demands immediate steps to collect taxes owed by the street car monopoly and the Post promises ongoing reports on enforcement to inform readers.
Mass explosion and fire at New Haven carriage works
An explosion at the English & Mersick carriage goods shop on Orange Street New Haven injures and likely kills many. Fire erupts and mass wreckage burns. fire crews race to save adjacent properties. Naptha is suspected as the blast cause and exact death toll awaits roll call.
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New Haven
Conn
Orange Street
English & Mersick
Wallace Bruce’s Busy Career Highlights Scottish Ties
Wallace Bruce after returning from Edinburgh consulship has delivered over 200 lectures and addresses, published Wayside Poems, rewritten his Hudson work, and prepared a Shakespeare volume. He spoke at a public dinner in Edinburgh praising the restoration of Thomas the Rhymer’s Tower and gave a widely praised speech.
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Wallace Bruce
Edinburgh
Hudson
Shakespeare
Blackwood's
Harper’s Weekly
William Cullen Bryant
Great Barrington
Bound Brook
Gladstone
Chicago Produce Market Wheat and Corn Futures Report
Chicago produce market report from January 20 notes Wheat with January closing 58.5 cents, May opening 61 to 61 1/2, July at 62 and 61 1/2 to 61 3/4. Corn May opening 29 1/4 to 29 1/2, July 20 4 9/16, September 31 4 to 31 1/4. Oats January closing around 204 1/4 with July opening mentioned. mixed shorthand bids and prices in Cuicano market notation.
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Cuicano
BOSC
Republicans of Indiana Twelfth District Choose Gowdy Backer
Delegates in Fort Wayne elected William Bunyon as chairman and chose Gowdy aligned leaders amid a factional battle over instructions to the state central committee. A resolution praising J. K. Gowdy passed, while the convention adjourned after acclaim for Gowdy and Wood, with later rumors of Maj. G. Will Wilson’s street sighting.
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Republican Party
Indiana
John K. Gowdy
Nebeker
Republican State Central Committee
Twelfth
Gowdy
Wnebeker
Fort Wayne
Nebekers
Billy Wilson
Dawn Wilson
A. Wood
Angola
William Bunyon
Kendallville
N. R. Leonard
The
Bunyon
Wallace W. Williamson
Columbia City
Martin Deiver
Allen
H. C. Hanna
W. Willis
Waterloo
Pennfield
Auburn
W. W. Williamson
C. E. Everett
Lol A. Wood
Mr. Wood
Harrison
Wood
Maj. G Will Wilson
Rioters at Mrs Barnums Road House Face Court
John Huffman appears before the mayor charged with drunkenness and is sentenced to 30 days. In superior court, Daniel H. Hensinger sues Christian Kobles for a $100 chattel mortgage foreclosure. Four men from Mother Barnums Road House are wanted after buckshot injuries. two may be seriously wounded. Clara Dewitt is granted a divorce from Rank L Dewitt for desertion.
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John Huffman
Oakley
Daniel H. Hensinger
Christian Koble
Louis Schroeder
Julien Bakker
Harry Overly
Frank Chauvey
Dilker
Paul Bailey
Mother Barnum’s Road House
Mayesville
Miss Shirley
St Paul May Lose It as Walker Hints at Encampment Change
Indianapolis report quotes Commander in Chief Walker of the Grand Army of the Republic saying he may exercise the prerogative at the last encampment and take the next encampment away. The remark follows his return from the east and references St. Paul.
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Indianapolis
Walker
Grand Army of the Republic
St. In Poe
Cathedral to Undergo $10,000 Remodel in Indiana
Chicago architect W S Drueding arrived to plan renovations for the Cathedral including a new roof floor altars pews and windows. A $4000 set of the 14 stations of the cross will replace the current figures donated by a congregant while fresco artists from Chicago will decorate the interior.
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W. S. Drueding
Chicago
City
Father Brammar
Indiana
Fort Wayne Driving Club Announces Stakes Totals
The Fort Wayne Driving Club offers 14 000 dollars in stakes for August races from August 10 to 15. Divisions include 2 year old trot 3 year old trot 38 year old pace and multiple pace and trot races with 1000 to 2000 dollar purses. Entries close March 1. An additional 15 000 dollars is set for class races to be announced later.
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Fort Wayne Driving Club
Harrison the Man and Indiana Republicans in 1900
Indianapolis January 21 Skepticism fades as the new state Republican committee to be elected today likely names EB Nebeker ex treasurer of the United States as chairman. General Harrison's possible presidential candidacy is expected to be discussed in district meetings with pressure to have his name presented by Indiana’s delegation.
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DeKalb
W. W. Williamson
Detzer
Mr. Williamson
J. K. Gowdy
Republican Party
Republican State Central Committee
Indianapolis
Republican State Committee
EB. H. Nebeker
United States
Harrison
Indiana
Exclusive Cloak and Fur House Fort Wayne Sale Ad
The Exclusive Cloak and Fur House announces a greatest cut price sale in Fort Wayne with a January 2nd start. Advertising claims emphasize strict honesty, no misrepresentation, cash only, and closing out sales with no goods charged or sent on approval.
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Fort Wayne
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Frank Klotz
Taerex
Consolidated
Monopoly’s Attorney
Hamilton
Naptha
Evening Post
Allens
Everett
Allen County
Dougall
DeKalb County
Lagrange
Noble
Steuben
Whitley
Mrs
Grand Army
the Globe
M. L. Jones
Calhoun Street
Fort Wayne, Ind
Harrison the
Man
Exclusive
Cloak and Fur House
V. Gutermuth
D. Monahan
Hatter
Cleary
Washington St
RABUS
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