One Sure Thing in Fifth Ward Council Race
The Fort Wayne Fifth Ward council race pits Daniel F. McFee and Charles Haag as candidates pledged to serve the people. McFee opposes corporate franchising without compensation and supports a competing street rail line, while Haag pledges to represent taxpayers and labor, backing a favorable 8 cent fare and fair treatment for workers. Both claim independence from corporations and focus on public interests.
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M’yee
Daniel F. McFee
Fort Wayne
Everett
Electric Light Company
Hild
Electic
Electric Corporation
Charley Baag
Charles Haag
Fifth Ward
Brunner & Haag Stone Masons
Haag
Hang
Hang Stands
Stiff Hats and Low Prices at Seidel Bros
Michigan silver advocates consider breaking from Dickinson at Chicago to support free silver. Among 28 district delegates, 13 are free silver and pledged to vote for silver, while expectations of a split in the Michigan delegation could leave gold with only 15 votes as silver supporters press their case.
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Detroit
Mich
Chicago
Dickinson
Michigan
Dr Banning Extends Case Acceptance at Aveline Hotel
Dr Banning of Willoughby whose months long stay at the Aveline hotel has aided many spinal disease rupture and deformity sufferers, agrees to prolong the period he will accept new cases. He will see patients daily from 9 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. with no Saturday or Sunday hours.
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Banning
Willoughby
Aveline Hotel
Aveline
Cleveland
Sheriff’s Posse Fails To Curb John DeVaux In Manhunt
John DeVaux of St Joe township eludes Deputy Sheriffs and a constable chasing him on a charge of assault and battery on Dayton Alderman. Alderman says DeVaux beat his wife over a stolen pocketbook and threatened him with a shotgun. DeVaux fled into the woods after shedding boots coat and vest. Multiple arrests listed for April include vagrancy intoxication and assault and battery. Court notes show judgments for McDonald Watt and others and a divorce granted in circuit court.
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Ryan
Stout
Johnson
John DeVaux
St. Joe Township
Dayton Alderman
DeVaux
Justice Bullerman
Alderman
Superior Court
McDonald & Watt
Cramps Manufacturing Company
Charles
Gorsuch to Wed Miss Corder in Zanesville Society
In Zanesville Ohio on May 1, Charles Gorsuch a 70 year old wealthy resident agreed to wed Miss Corder aged 19 amid local social announcements. The pairing marks a notable union reported by the local society notes.
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Mr. Gorsuch
Miss Corder
Zanesville, D
Charles Gorsuch
This
Crusade at Madison bans Sunday openings citywide
Madison Wisconsin May 1 Mayor A A Dye issued an order barring Sunday operation of saloons cigar and candy stores grocery stores and barber shops. Livery stables and butcher shops may stay open as they are deemed necessary under the Sunday closing statute. Personal Liberty league plans to fight the order.
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Madison
Wis
A. A. Dye
Personal Liberty League
Kentucky Woman Gives Birth to Five Sons at Mayrretp
Mrs O D Lyon of Mayrretp Kentucky gave birth to five boys last night. Four weighed four and a quarter pounds and the fifth weighed five pounds. At 1 o'clock today the babies were doing well and Mrs Lyon was in fine spirits enjoying the distinction of the event.
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Mayrretp, Ky
O. D. Lyon
Revision of Catechism in Church Government Debate
Dr Piper continues discussion on church government as the Rev is revised. The catechism for lower schools is reported ready by the committee. Postponed to allow critical examination as business offices list St Louis as synod pension headquarters and affairs were discussed.
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Dr. Piper
St. Louis
Synod — Pension Affairs
Synod Deliberations on Incorporation and Office Location
A synod session in St Louis reviewed incorporation basics, legacies, and the Bartel estate, with readings of original articles and proposed legal forms. After debate the body retained Concordia Publishing House in St Louis as business HQ and approved a pension for the late Rev Brunn’s widow.
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Ir. Schwan
St. Louis
Adison
Wis
Committee On Property of Synod
A. Graebner
Gross
Fort Wayne
A. ©. Witte
General Synod
Missouri
the Synod
Corcordia
Bartel
Piper
Concordia Publishing House
Louis
Brunn
Tiis
Saturday Specials in City Store Catalog
Advertises half price on summer corsets and 25c silk units, discounts on ribbons collars belts and neckwear, low priced children caps and hosiery, world beaters shirt waists, discounted yardage of dimities and Maraalia fabrics, and a bold claim of the largest summer wash goods selection with tomorrow’s special prices on wool and mohair fabrics and fancy silks.
McKinley supporters aim to seize Indiana state convention
Indiana Ppouts reports McKinley forces plan to push a resolution at the state convention next week despite Harrison opposition. A McKinley mass meeting is set for Wednesday with William E. Mason of Chicago to speak. Harrison stalwarts prepare to counter with a delegate slate, and the Harrison letter drafted under pressure may not sway party ranks.
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Friends of
Harrison
Thomas Wins Diamond Pin in Local Billiards Championship
The Sporting Notes report Thomas winning the diamond pin after a handicap 260 vs 200 game against Wolf. Thomas claims the mark and will defend it. Johnson challenges him for a possible match tomorrow night. Also two baseball games scheduled at Lakeside Park between Tebeau's boys and the Muncie Londens due to rain delays, with both games set for this afternoon starting 1:45.
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Lakeside Park
Tebeau's Boys
Muncie
Londons
Fort Wayne
Beye i Ag
Robb
Cretger
Aisanes
Eberl
Ial
Arly
Lynch Sumner
Grey
sooneFight Fields
Toledo
Gunnells
Meyer
Wolf
Thomas
Johnson
Fight at Bowser Oil Tank works injures two men
Word reaches our office of a bloody altercation at Bowser Oil Tank works last night. Two men were carried home by carriage due to serious injuries as officials admit a fierce fight among workers but reveal nothing. A woman was reportedly involved. Also listed are Saturday morning produce specials including Florida strawberries and other garden items.
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Bowser
Great Cut On Fishing Tackle for Tomorrow
Fishing shop announces a stock clearance on tackle items tomorrow. Prices drop on rods reels lines and lures. Limited quantities available at participating stores.
Washington hotel raid leads to multiple fines at police court
Police report details a Washington house raid by Lt Lapp and Officer Hines after drunken disturbances. Inmates Blanche Young Lola Dickerson Mary Miller Harry Wells Sadie Keller May Stewart and proprietor George Neukamm were charged fined 10.50 each. Cora Davis testified against Rutters charging disorderly house and 14.50 fines were slapped on the defendants.
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Lapp
Hines
Washington House
Blanche Young
Lola Dickerson
Mary Miller
Harry Wells
Sadie Keller
May
Stewart
Cora Davis
George Neukamm
Christ Rutter
Lafayette Street
George
Wilhelmina Neukamm
Mergentheim Bazaar Promotes Wide Dress Goods Sale
Sudden price changes at Mergentheim's Bazaar corner Calhoun and Main Streets highlight a one day event featuring heavy discounts. Silk and wool dress fabrics drop to 28 to 79 cents, all wool dress goods cuts, capes and jackets listed at reduced prices, plus parasols and lace stock cleared out tomorrow.
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Mergentheim's Bazaar
Calhoun and
Main Streets
Girls Rob Their Playmates In Brooklyn Theft Case
In New York on May 1 the 12-year-old Lena Weisner from Williams burg had been sent to the Good Shepherd six weeks earlier for jewelry theft. Louise Billon, 12, was arraigned in the Ewen street police court charged with the same crimes, confessing to stealing from playmates and pawn ing the items to buy candy. Justice Lamber sent her to the Children's society.
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New York
Lena Weisner
Williamsburg
House of the Good Shepherd
Ewen Street
Brooklyn
Louise Billon
Billon
Justice Laimber
Children’s Society
Cheap Rates and Glasgow Lease Lessons for Chicago Fares
A Chicago Chronicle correspondent argues that Glasgow’s street railways show how cheap fares can still yield large city revenues. Thecity owned tracks, leased them briefly, and collected funds for maintenance, sinking, renewal, and mileage while providing low fares. The arrangement netted over a million yearly in revenue and dividends for lessees, with substantial sinking and repair funds benefiting the city.
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Crcano
Chicago Chronicle
Chicago
Glasgow
Scotland
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Calhoun St
Dr. Banning
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Beat Merchant
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William Raquet
Ninde
Henry Colerick
L. Morris
Columbia City
Lake Shore Road
Bash & CO
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Dye
Lyons
Kentucky
Matthew
Mark
Luke
Paul
Henry G. Sauer
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Indiana
McKinleyites
Billy’”’ Mason
Sporting Notes
Empire Theater
Little Lulu
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Havana Pines
Police Department
Washington Hotel
Neukamn Mansion
Police
Hanna Street
Dresden
Eal
Fast Mail
Clover
Olover
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