Easy thief planned robbery by detective leader
Kankakee Illinois March 31 Another blow to private detective agencies as the supreme court orders the release of Weeden Love of Momence from custody. The Berry detective Sutherland allegedly planned the Momence Exchange bank and Exline grain office robbery with Love Schoof and O'Brien as helpers. They seized dynamite and entered the Momence bank vault but were met by Berry detectives, leading to captures and trials.
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Kankakee
Ill
Supreme Court
Weeden Love
Momence
Berry Detective Agency
Sutherland
Mulligan O’brien
William Schoof
Weeden
Mulligan O'Brien
Arkansas
Exchange
Exline
Memence
Exchange Bank
Freeman inquest reveals death by brain clot near Huntertown
An inquest into the death of Robert L. Freeman, a wealthy farmer near Huntertown, found death caused by a brain clot. The funeral for James Read will be held tomorrow afternoon from R. B. Rossington, 181 Clinton Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Freeman
Huntertown
Harrod
Read
James Read
R. B. Rossington
Clinton Street
A Home Industry Bakery Ad Promises Honest Goods
A Fort Wayne based bakery promotes the Model Stream Bakery as supporting a home industry and local workers. It pledges honest products, guarantees quality, and offers six free delivery wagons for citywide service, signed by proprietor L. P. Scherer with telephone 388.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
L. P. Scherer
Fort Wayne Welcomes Cleveland Labor Convoy
Fort Wayne receives three Nickel Plate freight cars from Cleveland loaded with men horses and wagons for the Consolidated Street Railway company building a new track to Swift's farm. More outfits expected as locals watch unloading and question local employment in a growing season of competing capitalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Cleveland
Consolidated Street Railway Company
Swift
Nickel Plate
Buckeye
Randall
the Swift
St. Joe
Everett
Post
Personal Notes Concerning Men of the Shops and Local Rail News
Railroad news notes long service and moves at Wabash and Pennsylvania shops. Funeral for William H. Webster at East DeWald Street and Berry Street M E church. machinist Joseph Nichter to celebrate 60th birthday after 40 years at Wabash. Pennsylvan ia orders 100 pound rails for route between Altoona and Jersey City. Standish Michigan plant lighting machinery shipped. Largest switch board erected on Spy Run Avenue power station. Flowers and ribbons available at Mergentheim Bazaar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Olive, Jr
Wabash
Antwerp
Brotherhood of Firemen
Walhoun Street
E. L. Bates
Pittsburg
Arthur Reid
Bass Shops
Spy Run Avenue
Charlie Fry
Mossman, Yarnelle & Co
Pennsylvania Company
Billy Myers
Bass Works
Electric Corporation
Standish Manufacturing Company
Standish
Mich
Jersey City
Wabash Railroad introduces new fast time schedule
The Wabash Railroad announces a March 22 schedule with a Waterwarp service leaving Fort Wayne at 11:05 am and arriving St. Louis at 10:35 pm. A new limited Fast Mail departs Fort Wayne at 6:30 pm reaching St. Louis by 2:50 pm and Kansas City by 10:85 am, with connections in Kansas City Union depot. The service includes coaches, chair cars and palace sleepers and claims the fastest Fort Wayne through train on any railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
St. Louis
Kansas City
Hot Springs
Kansas City Union Depot
Hoodlum Row on Chicago Street Ends in Arrests
A late afternoon brawl among hobos on Chicago street ended with police capture of four men after Detective Doc Stoll and Officer Knock intervened. Several suspects were battered. the gang had been terrorizing the area. Also reported are arrests for drunkenness, larceny, and truancy, with court actions and fines in Dawkins and surrounding towns.
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Chicago
Pennsylvania
Doc Stoll
Officer Knock
Frederick Brody
Dickson
Barr Street
Frank Monroe
Washington House
Monroe
Benjamin E. High
Kane
Notion
Melching
Bayseed
Tittle
Frank Farnan
Schlaudroff
John Martin
Dawking
Ind
Squire Bullerman
Aiken
J. M. Robinson
Martin
Mr. Aiken
Dawkins
Daniel Bailer
John J. Bailer
John Piehl
Isaac Osenbaugh
Pennsylvania Company
Bids Read for Five New Street Drinking Fountains
The Board of Public Works met late yesterday and opened bids for five street drinking fountains. J W Bookwalter offered 325 dollars, F J Zimmerly & Company 397, Seavey Hardware Company 310.50. Property owners along Montgomery Street protested paving plans, and plans were ordered for paving Alien Street from Calhoun to Clinton. The alley between Clinton and Calhoun from Railroad to Chestnut was declared vacant. William Geake received sewer-permit approval on Pearl Street. Easter bakery needs orders. Model Steam Bakery offers Cakes and Bread. call 388.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
J. W. Bookwalter
F. J. Zimmerly & Company
Seavey Hardware Company
Montgomery Street
Alien Street
Calhoun
Clinton Street
Clinton
Calhoun Streets
Railroad Street
Chestnut
William Geake
Pearl Street
Girl Tries Suicide Twice In One Night At Calhoun Street
Jessie Teeples, a young girl living near Gilbert's saloon, attempted morphine suicide twice in one night. Dr. Kappel saved her after the second attempt and she was pronounced out of danger at midnight. The report also notes carpenter Theodore Waida injuring his hand at work and local ads for hats and groceries on Calhoun Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Teeples
Gilbert
Calhoun Street
Dr. Kappel
Jessie
Creigh Saloon
Chicago Street
Kappel
Theodore Waida
Empire Theatre Review Promises Fresh Acts and Big Laughs
A large appreciative audience enjoyed a strong Empire Theatre bill with Tony Vernon’s tramp and paper tearing acts praised, Guyette and Neville’s sketch a hit, and DeVere LeClair’s clever musical sketch. The Dempseys’ Irish sketch drew praise as the greatest in their line, with fresh afterpieces and singles. Also advertised Bulk Garden Seeds and Fancy Lawn Grass Seed products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theatre
Tony Vernon
Guyette
Neville
DeVere
LeClair
Dempseys
Methodist appointments for this city and churches
The Methodist conference released local assignments. Rev Paschall is assigned to Simpson M E church. Dr Bennett goes to Wayne street. Dr Cooper is sent to St Pauls church. Dr Alberson goes to Trinity church. Rev Cissel returns to Berry street. Also note: Judge RB Thompson, probate judge of Stoddard County, reportedly disappeared from Cairo and later notified friends he is in Paducah without money after carrying about 1200 dollars.
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The
Methodist Conference
Paschall
Simpson M. E
Bennett
Wayne Street
M. E
Cooper
St. Paul’s Church
Alberson
Trinity Church
Cissel
Berry Street
Dexter
Judge Dawson Moves to Curb Rising Divorces
Judge Dawson unveils measures aimed at reducing the growing divorce rate. The plan centers on streamlined filings, early mediation, and clearer legal pathways to separation, seeking faster outcomes for couples and courts alike.
Careless Defendants Ignore Proceedings Citing Apathy
A brief legal item notes defendants show indifference to court actions, failing to attend hearings and neglecting filings. The record highlights disregard for judicial process and potential sanctions looming as authorities press for compliance.
Queer Husband in Court Sparks New Divorce Rule
In a Cleveland divorce hearing Viola Woodward sought relief from Clyde Woodward. The judge, fed up with the husband’s conduct, announced a new rule for next term requiring the defendant’s presence and a subpoena in such cases. Woodward resisted, then admitted he cared little for his wife, and the divorce was granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Viola Woodward
Clyde Woodward
Wiley
Woodward
Sheriff
Annual Y M C A Entertainment at Fort Wayne Temple
Easter Monday evening at the Masonic Temple marks the fourth annual Y M C A physical culture show in Fort Wayne. The event promises exceptional feats including statue poses by two class members and a skilled ten-man act, with popular pricing and special vendors like Calton Jackson at 140 Calhoun Street for fish and oysters.
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Masonic Temple
Fort Wayne
Local notes from the city drill and society events
Dr. Devilbiss of Toledo in the city. The Hibernian Rifles drill tonight. City officials received quarterly stipends. Branch 715 C. E. of A met last evening. Epsworth league literary program read. Three Kensill children ill with typhoid near Holman and Hanna. Mrs. Harry Ninde prepared a paper on Children for YWCA tonight. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wheeler celebrated their 10th anniversary with friends at 37 Michigan. A horse team ran away on Washington street, no injuries. Will Ryan leaves Bourie & Trentman Cigar Co. for Bourie firm. Summit City Lodge 36, U C W, entertained last night at Calhoun and Superior, with refreshments. Easter catalog of Episcopal and Catholic prayer books at Lehman Book & News Co. Friendship Lodge GSA to BE officers April 1 at 2 pm. grand president urges attendance. refreshments provided. Duodecimo club annual meeting at Mrs. I N Taylor’s. officers elected. Edward Lewis, Liberian exile, to appear before Allen County Medical Society. life sentence at 20, escaped, bear attack caused heart symptoms and mysterious chest sound. Northern Indiana Horticultural Society formed at city hall. officers elected. summer blooming bulbs discussed next Sunday.
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Devilbiss
Toledo
Hibernian Rifles
Branch 715
C. E. of A
Epsworth League
John Kensill
Holman and
Hanna Streets
Harry Ninde
Robert Wheeler
Michigan Avenue
Henry Kammeyer
Washington Street
Kammeyer
Will Ryan
Bourie & Trentman Cigar Company
B. A. Bourie
Summit City Lodge No. 36
Calhoun and
Superior Streets
Episcopal Church
Lehman Book & News Co
Calhoun Street
Friendship Lodge
B. of E
Duodecimo Club
I. N. Taylor
Thomas Jackson
C. H. Walton
Robert Harding
Marie Hedekin
Edward Lewis
Allen County Medical Society
Lewis
Northern Indiana Horticultural Society
Alexander Johnson
W. D. Page
A. Fuelber
John L. Hanna
J. N. Rahgans
Anthony Welker
Charles Harber
William Stephan
C. A. Doswell
W. H. Freund
Cleary Tailor and Dodane Grocer Move to Larger Quarters
Will C. Cleary a merchant tailor at 118 Harrison Street advertises stylish spring suitings and neat repairs. Bloomingdale Fruit House relocates to larger quarters at 116 Wells Street. A. L. Dodane moves his thriving grocery business from 92 Wells Street to the new 116 Wells Street, underscoring his push to sell good goods cheap.
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Will C. Cleary
Harrison Street
Washington
Bloomingdake Fruit House
Wells Street
A. L. Dodane
Dodane
Summer suit sale at A F Schoch department store
Cash purchases for summer suits at A F Schoch advertised as the largest and best assortment in the city. Store open until 9 p.m. at 41 Weer Main.
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A. F. Schoch
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Momence Bank
O’brien
Love
School
Momenée
W. R. Hunter
Tove
Hunter
Mergentheim’s
Dan Meyers & Son
Wayne St
Freeman
Dresden
Ombra
Railroad News
W. H. Webster
E. Rombke
Mergentheim’s Bazaar
Wabash Railroad CO
Judge Lowry
Huntington
Frank Riley
Sheldon
Lafayette Perkins
Catherine Blake
St. Joe Township
Yeate Day
Sti. Joseph
Ea Ron Eee
Main Sts
Jackson's
Empire
Fort: Wayne
Ina
Judge Dawson
Y. M. C. A. Gymnasium
the Temple
Calton Jackson
of Hurst
A. K. Hurst
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