Post Forces Monopoly to Withdraw Its Circulars
A Fort Wayne newspaper exposes a streetcar monopoly and eastern money sharks. It reports the Post’s victory in forcing withdrawal of mortgage bond circulars worth 1.2 million dollars distributed to promote the Consolidated company. Cleveland bankers C H Potter Co acknowledge halted circulars and pledge future attention.
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C. H. Potter & Co
Cleveland, C
Consolidated Company
Cleveland, O
Fort Wayne street car circulars withdrawn amid libel dispute
Fort Wayne citizens celebrate as a street car monopoly libel circular is withdrawn after exposure by the press. The item claimed a perpetual Fort Wayne franchise and control of street railways, sparking a local uproar and media pressure. In Plymouth, Stainer's oratorio Jairus Daughter is noted for tonight. Also a free-for-all in Rusnovilly leaves nearly a dozen wounded, with Henry Wilson and Samuel Templeton among rivals over a girl. Charles Bolster and Wilson face possible death. Card prizes at Dans.
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Zen
Fort Wayne
Our Fair City
Indiana
Old Street Car Company
Rusnovilly
Ind
Franklin County
Henry Wilson
Samuel Templeton
Charles Bolster
Jairus' Daughter Concert At Plymouth Church
Fort Wayne musical circles anticipate this evening's Plymouth Congregational Church performance of Stainer's Jairus' Daughter under Professor Miles. A large chorus and orchestra will present the Easter season oratorio with soloist Miss Long performing Love Divine All Love Excelling and a notable women's quartet. The complete libretto will be printed with each program.
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Fort Wayne
Plymouth Congregational Church
Professor Miles
Stainer
Jairus
Christ
Miss Long
Debs Denies Candidacy and Shifts Away from Politics
Debs declares he has no time for politics marking a retreat from public campaigning. The article notes rapid reorganization within the A R U as part of ongoing political shifts and party restructuring.
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Debs
Debs as Populist Governor Candidate Rumor
Terre Haute March 27. Labor leaders and press in Indiana push the claim that Eugene Debs will be the populist candidate for governor this year. Debs says union unity will secure workers' rights without a strike, amid reports of former brotherhood members joining the railway workers.
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Terre Havre
Ind
Eugene Debs
Debs
American Railway Union
Alleged Heir Forged Note In Robison Estate Case
Martha Sledd sues the estate of William S. Robinson of Pleasant township alleging a heir forged a $300 note for exchange. The case names attorneys Zollars Worden and W G Colerick and cites William Robinson's death as the trigger for the dispute now at Fostoria custody.
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Fostoria
Zollars & Worden
W. G
Will Colerick
William S. Robinson
Pleasant Township
Martha Sledd
William Robinson
Jacob C. Robinson
Jacob Robison
Cincinnati Enquirer
Findlay
Harry Newhouse
Fort Wayne
Ind
Northside
William Newhouse
Washington Township
Lafayette Perkins
Sheldon
Frank Reilly
William Walker
Marion Terrell
Anthony Zeller
Justice France
Nickel Plate Road
Nebraska man driven from town after beating by women
In Bertrand Nebraska H H Willey, who insulted a neighbor’s daughter, was horsewhipped by about a dozen women led by Mrs Hin. He was ordered to leave town and, under threat with a revolver, was marched through the main street with his hands bound until his bloodied hands and face were visible. He departed with his wife and children for Iowa.
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Bertrand
Neb
H. H. Willey
Willey
Clayton
Debs Denies Candidacy and Reviews Labor Strikes
The article reports Eugene V. Debs denying any intent to run for office, warning against accusations that his labor leadership aimed at campaigning. It notes secrecy in the American Railway union’s growth since Woodstock jail, with new lodges forming in Indianapolis and across Ohio and western New York, while railway managers push wage cuts and contractor disputes. Detected spies struggle to identify members, as organizers expand east into New England.
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Debs
American Railway Union
Woodstock
Indianapolis
Indianapolis News
Lake Erie and Western
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Dayton
Ohio
New York
New England
SPECIAL BULLETIN Mergentheim's Bazaar Inducements for Ladies
Special bulletin outlines a ladies focused sale with 6c to 7c calicoes at 5c, yard wide muslin 4c, dimities and organ dies 12c to 164c, assorted silk and satin pieces, paras ifes and gloves with discounts. Featured items include Kai Kai wash silks 25c, Persian silks 75c to 1.25, Rhadima satin 75c vs 1.25 elsewhere, 5-hook kid gloves at 69c and 1 pair at 1.00, plus perfumes 25c an ounce and various ladies gowns capes and muslin nightgowns.
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Bateaux
Left in the Cold Fort Wayne Cannot Get Into the Michigan League
Fort Wayne faces exclusion from the Michigan League amid a dispute over criteria. Officials confirm the team cannot join under current standards, transferring focus to alternative schedules and regional competition.
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Fort Wayne
Meyer’s Mission Fails In Toledo Narrow Win
Toledo edges Meyer’s team as the visitors struggle to finish a close game. A decisive late run gives Toledo a point advantage and secures a tense victory over the home side.
New League Organized? Fort Wayne Excluded
Ex-Councilman Billy Meyer reports Kalamazoo withdraws for lack of funds and Toledo gains admission to a Michigan league. Jackson remains poised to join if Fort Wayne is not admitted, with Adrian possibly dropping out. The move signals a possible new league at Jackson and continued Fort Wayne baseball efforts.
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Billy Meyer
Fort Wayne
Lansine
Mich
Kalamazoo
Toledo
Jackson
Adrain
Terre Haute
Wm. Meyer, Jr
Port Huron
Muskegon
Adrian
Lansing
Manistee
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the Post
Jairns
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Plymouth
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Jairus’ Daughter
Calhoun Street
Henrietta
Man Newhouse
Nebraska
Consolidated Electric Railway Company
Mergentheim’s
Daxias F. Green
C. L. Centlivre Brewing Co
Bock Beer
Daas PF. Green
Meyer
Imanouay
Old Globe Clothing House
Young’s Hats
Youman
the Globe Guarantee
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