Civil Service Expansion Extends To Interstate Commerce
Washington May 8 The president issued an order extending civil service rules to the Interstate Commerce Commission bringing all offices under the classified service except presidentially nominated and senate approved chief executive roles. The move covers about 85 200 government positions. Indiana May 8 The Republican convention adjourned at 3:30 this morning after nominating appellate court judges in each district.
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Washington
Civil Service
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Classified Service
Senate
Indianapolis
W. D. Robinson
W. J. Healey
James B. Black
D. W. Comstock
A. Z Wiley
Fowmner
Ind
Fritz Heinsint
Here
Heinsint
Rams
N. Y
J. Watson Hildreth
Bay
Platov
Hibbard
Indian Shot for Murder at Pushmataha Court Grounds
Charles Homes, a full blood Choctaw, was legally shot by Deputy Sheriff Bob Jackson at the Pushmataha court grounds near Antlers I T for murdering Charles Kip Tubby, his stepson in law. Homes died ten minutes after being shot, 1 58 o clock. Religious services had been held at the courthouse.
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Kansay Ciry
Antlers
I. T
Charles Homes
Pushmataba Court Grounds
Here
Charles Kiptubby
Jackson
Bargains blaze at Mergentheim's Bazaar in Fort Wayne
A storefront advertisement proclaims citywide bargains at Mergentheim's Bazaar Calhoun and Main Streets. It lists half price spring copes Dimities organ dies and calicos at deep discounts plus new shirt waists corsets belts parasols and lace curtains with specific sale prices and quantities aimed at attracting shoppers.
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Fort Wayne
Hermsdorf
Mergentheim’s Bazaar
Calhoun and
Main Sts
Death of Mrs Mary Ann Williams at 41 Prince Street
At 6 o'clock yesterday evening Mrs Mary Ann Williams aged 82 died at her home 41 Prince Street from blood poisoning. The deceased was born in Ireland and resided in the city for many years. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning from the residence and the remains will be interred at Lindenwood.
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Mary Ann Williams
Prince Street
Ireland
Lindenwood
Petrel Sailors Defeat British Seamen in Shanghai Barroom Fight
At Shanghai a Petrel crew beat eight Britons after a searchlight insult. The Spartan officer apologized, but eight Petrel men fought twenty Spartans in a bar, with the British consul ruling the Americans were in the right. Meanwhile notices mention Fort Wayne and New York travel times via Wabash.
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San Francisco
United States
Petrel
Fort Wayne
Wabash Railroad
New York City
Grand Central Station
Cruel Lover Ends Life Near Middlepoint
In Deurhos Ohio on May 8 a sad love affair ended tragically when Minnie Allen a popular young woman from near Middlepoint killed herself. The fiancé Semerdinger from near Van Wert was due for a wedding that never happened after he allegedly refused to read her note requesting why he disappointed her. The note was returned by the messenger. The case centers on a broken engagement and a fatal act.
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Deurhos
Middlepoint
Minnie Allen
Semerdinger
van Wert
Miss Allen
Coroner Harrod's Verdict in May Stevens Case Contested
Last evening Coroner Harrod delivered his verdict in May Stevens's death at the Washington house. Dr J H Kappel is implicated for being intoxicated and for alleged improper treatment. A post mortem showed heart, stomach, kidneys removed and morphine in the body. verdict claims death from morphine effects aided by Dr Kappel's treatment. Dr Kappel's supporters dispute the findings and plan further action.
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Harrod
May Stevens
Washington House
J. H. Kappel
Doughman
Pake-Ma
Mentone
Kappel
Dr. Kappel
Europe
Is No Precedent Women Speak Against Free Speech
Mayor Scherer handled his first case as Ernest Brooks was arrested on a malicious trespass affidavit filed by Morris Myers. The item lists bargain prices on ladies wear at Wolf and Dessauer, 70 and 72 Calhoun Street, urging shoppers to compare values for summer apparel and undergarments.
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Mayor Scherer
Ernest Brooks
Morris Myers
Brooks
Shirt Waist Day Bargains at Local Store
Five lots of shirt waists go on sale tomorrow at reduced prices with no exchanges. Lot details include waists priced as low as 42c and discounts up to 20 percent on silk and fancy waists. Wolf and Dessauer advertise at 70 and 72 Calhoun St promising best values in town.
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Wolf. & Dessauer
Calhoun St
Silk parasols offered with white sticks and frames
Fifty white silk parasols with cream tone, featuring white sticks and frames, described with deep silk ruffles and refined detailing. The notice emphasizes color and material, suggesting a decorative or fashion item sale or listing.
Milan Township Farmer David Berkholder Dies at 69
David Berkholder of Milan township died last evening from stomach cancer at 69. He leaves a wife and family. funeral date has not yet been announced. Rev Sauer’s funeral drew a massive crowd in Fort Wayne with about 6000 mourners. The service featured an eloquent sermon on the late pastor H G Sauers exemplary life.
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David Berkholder
Milan Township
Rev. Sauer
Fort Wayne
H. G. Sauer
City appointments loom as mayor finalizes posts
Mayor Scherer outlined likely choices for key Fort Wayne offices. Henry Berghoff as comptroller and W H Shambaugh as city attorney were named, with public works board members Kane Eggeman and McCracken and safety board members Mc Culloch Friend and Wilson. Chance remains on police superintendent and health board, while Tony Kelker is favored for parks. Dr A J Kesler, Dr J E Miller and Dr John Schilling expected for health board.
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Scherer
Henry C. Berghoff
W. H. Shambaugh
Board of Public Works
Patrick H. Kane
Peter Eggeman
J. K. McCracken
Board of Safety
Charles McCulloch
A. I. Friend
George H. Wilson
A. M. Schmidt
Homer Gorsline
Globe Clothing House
Board of Public Health
A. J. Kesler
J. E. Miller
John Schilling
Post
Tony Kelker
American Tobacco Indicted Over Paper Cigarette Monopoly
The grand jury indicted James B. Duke and nine American Tobacco directors for conspiring to monopolize the paper cigarette trade. Named defendants include W H Butler W A Marburg L Ginter G Ar tens G W Gail B N Duke G W Watts Josiah Browne and C G Emery. The National Cigarette and Tobacco Co. brought the case. defendants must plead in general sessions.
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New York
James B. Duke
American Tobacco Company
American Company
William H. Butler
William A. Marburg
Louis Ginter
George Artens
George W. Gail
Benjamin N. Duke
George W. Watts
Josiah Browne
Charles G. Emery
You Can Make $5 By Buying Your Summer Suit Cash
Bargain offer from A. F. Schoch invites customers to purchase summer suits for cash. Store proclaims the largest and best assortment in the city and extended hours until 9 p m at 41 West Main.
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A. F. Schoch
West Main
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Indiana
Havana
Ruiz
Nashville
Tenn
Robert Ll. Taylor
Cleveland
Mergentheim
Seathen Lick
Will
Verdict
Keppel
W. McCascey
Allen County
W. F. Gener
Squire France
Wolf and Dessauer
Calhoun Street
Wolf & Dessauer’s
Myers
Batson
Paulding County
George Morford
Judge O'Rourke
Elizabeth Jewell
Maria Schneider
Bonifacius Baugert
Edsall
Randall
Drayer
L. Park Drayer
Dr. Drayer
Frank Randall
Wiih C. Cleary
Harrison Street
American Tobacco
LOT i
Children’s Department
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