Saloon Raids and Sunday Quiet as Arrests Mount
Authorities enforce Nicholson law with two saloonkeepers arrested and fined ten dollars plus costs. Gus Jackson and William Miller face arraignment at 3 PM. Officer Hines reports inspection leads to affidavits over Sunday patronage and disobeyed screen curtains. One intoxicated man jailed for 11 days. Amateur baseball games halted after citizen complaints. Trial dates set for petit larceny and provoking Belle Nintz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar of Justice
Adolphus Hines
Gus Jackson
Calhoun
Wayne Streets
Hines
William Miller
Spy Run Avenue
Miller
Scherer
Jackson
Prunes Demonstration At Wabash Exhibit Car Fort Wayne
Visit the Santa Clara company exhibit car at the Wabash depot to sample prunes prepared for the table and try their wines. See how prunes are presented as a food article and act intrigued by the grand show brought to Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash Depot
Santa Clara Company
Fort Wayne
Seven prisoners escape Newport jail after hinges cut
Seven inmates fled Newport Kentucky jail at 8 last night. They were associates of Scott Jackson condemned for Pearl Bryan murder and alongside Alonzo Walling awaiting trial. A back door hinge was sawed, but Jackson and Walling chose to remain inside, fearing lynching if captured outside.
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Pearl Bryan
Newport
Scott Jackson
Alonzo Walling
Jackson
Walling
Train Wreckers Suspected After Waldo Wisconsin Disaster
Milwaukee May 18 The wreck on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line at Waldo Wisconsin is blamed on train wreckers. Fireman Louis Teznis saw an obstruction on the track just before the engine hit it. He was the sole survivor on the head end of the locomotive.
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Muwaukee
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Road
Waldo
Louis Teznis
Man seeks body for grave vault after bride’s death
West Newton Pennsylvania May 18. John Martin, engaged to Miss Hattie Phillips, asks a court to mandamus the parents to give him possession of the bride’s body for burial in his farm vault. The bride died days before the wedding from hereditary heart disease amid planning and illness. The case will be heard in Squire Wilson’s court and likely appealed to the common pleas court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Newton
Squire Wilson
Common Pleas Court
John Martin
Hattie Phillips
Martin
Morin Beats Johnson in Two Heats at Velodrome Seine
Morin the French cyclist defeats American John S Johnson in both 2000 meter heats amid crowd heckling at the Velodrome de la Seine. Johnson leads briefly before Morin overtakes him, crowd cheers Morin and strips his sweater for a tri colored jersey while Johnson laments sportsmanlike conduct and vows to improve. Johnson to race in Paris next weekend. trainer Eck expects better form in a fortnight.
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Panta
Morin
John
Johnson
de la Seine
Morin Thereunen
Vaid
Associated Press
Tom’’ Eck
Paris
Eck
Doctor Bann ing at Aveline Hotel for relief notice
To chronic sufferers. Sufferers from rupture varicocele piles spinal disease deformities and mechanical disturbances of the pulmonary digestive and nervous systems will find relief by calling on Dr. Banning of Cleveland who remains at the Aveline Hotel for a brief period. 27-If
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banning
Cleveland
Aveline
Umpire Shot as Miner Baseball Row Ends in Buckshot Incident
A group of miners in Vivian West Virginia played baseball near town. Jim Carrigan sought a home run but was ruled out by umpire Charles Hunt. Carrigan returned home angry and fired a shotgun, dispersing buckshot in the aftermath.
Firemen crushed in Atlanta blaze claims several lives
A disastrous Atlanta fire from midnight to 4 am consumed 56 buildings including the Markham house and Atlanta hotel. Loss about 306000 with half insured. Five firemen were crushed by falling walls and another missing, along with a missing colored stable hand.
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Atlanta
Markham House
Southern Express
Constantinople
Asia Minor
Military College of
Kueli
Pianos and Organs Sale at D H Baldwin Co
Remodeling sale at Baldwin Co on Calhoun Street offers large reductions on instruments for ten days. Some items priced at cost or below with complete stock. Pianos and organs available on small monthly payments and sheet music half price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Baldwin & CO
Calhoun Street
New Rabbi Selected From Providence for Fort Wayne Congregation
Fred Cohen of Providence Rhode Island has been elected rabbi of the Jewish congregation in Fort Wayne. Still a Hebrew Union College student in Cincinnati, he will graduate next month and begin duties in September. A gifted orator, he won the Jones prize at the University of Cincinnati and was named valedictorian. Fort Wayne residents recall his recent month assisting in services here. The appointment meets broad approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cohen
Providence
R. I
Fort Wayne
Cohen
Hebrew Union College
Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati
Shearin
Naw
Sensation at Anderson arrests for extorting fees shock legal circles
In Annperson Indiana on May 18 Squire Makepeace and Constable Carter were arrested for extorting fees amid broader disbarment actions against Prosecutor Scantlin and ex Deputy Ross after Attorney Dean's conviction. The case centers on alleged illegal procedures involving a young girl, described as a flagrant violation of law, as officials of high standing face charges. A Wakelee Michigan note mentions an unrelated electing incident and a photographed house wall.
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Annperson
Ind
Dean
North
Wilkie
Diven
Scantlin
Ross
Squire Makepeace
Carter
Maddened Horse Dashes Down Street Scaring Crowds
A frightened horse bolted through a crowded street crashing into bystanders while a baby was hurled from a mother’s arms in the melee. Mrs. L. C. Hunter reportedly lost her child amid the chaos as onlookers rushed to assist the shaken crowd.
Runaway Train Incident Near Nickel Plate Tracks
A near tragedy on Calhoun Street adjacent to Nickel Plate rails as a runaway accident caused a brief, tense scene this afternoon at 7 o'clock. Mrs. Murphy narrowly escaped serious injury while onlookers watched the chaotic moment unfold. No one else was reported harmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun Street
Lightning Bleeds A Farm House Wall Into Exact Exterior Image
A thunderstorm photo showed a house struck by lightning. on a blank upper room wall an exact, perfect image of the house exterior appeared as a negative. Visitors were astonished by the detailed rendering, which faded away after nine days without being copied.
Best Route to the State Capitol via L E W Ry and Big Four
With the new time card in effect on October 20 from Fort Wayne at 7 10 a m arrival in Indianapolis at 11 28 a m and return from Indianapolis at 6 25 p m arriving Fort Wayne at 10 20 p m. The schedule offers a half day for business at the state capital.
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Muncie
Big Four Ry
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Deaths and Funerals In City Update
Death notices report Charles Roeger 50 of 26 West Main street death from rupture. Rebecca Lavina Davis at 5 Randolph street after paralysis. Collie Burne 9 of 156 Greeley street funeral at 1:30 then 2 at Christian church. Infant son of Nicholas Pearson died at home. funeral at St John Lutheran. Mrs C A Cour funeral from Cathedral. Grace Snyder funeral held in Grand Rapids at aunt’s home on DeWard street yesterday. Mrs Cass Hunter injured in street car accident. baby face scratched, buggy wrecked. Mrs Frank A Murphy narrowly escaped being hit by train. Willie Schrader hurt hand on fish hook. Hiram Drummond injured finger. Dr Kesler attended.
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West Main Street
Charles Roeger
Rebecca Lavina Davis
8. C. Davis
Randolph Street
Brune
Collie‘Burne
Greeley Street
Christian Church
Snyder
Grace’ Snyder
I Grand Rapids
A. C ‘Hast
DeWard Street
Yesaia
Cass Hunter
Calhoun
Frank A. Murphy
Pittsburg
Willie Schrader
Hiram Drummond
Dr. Kesler
Voorhees to retire from public life at end of term
A Washington letter sent to Larorise Indiana states Senator Voorhees will not seek re election to the U S Senate. His failing health for more than a year has led to this decision and friends fear for his strength. A European trip may aid his recovery.
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Larorise
Ind
Washington
Voorhees
United States Senate
Beli
Europe
Duel With Pocket Knives In Saloon Turns Fatal
Two Platte county Missouri farmers fought with pocket knives in a Leavenworth saloon. John Hornbuckle died minutes after being slashed and stabbed. Stone Steward was gravely wounded and hospitalized likely to die. The thinly veiled dispute stemmed from a year old transaction and a prior arrest.
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Leasenworth
Kan
Platte County
Missouri
John Hornbuckle
Stone Steward
Steward
Hornbuckle
Pennsylvania rail growth and milestones in 1895 article
The piece notes Sunday excursions expanding under Big Four and pennsylvania rail systems, new shop sites at Coatesville for 800 workers, personnel moves at Nickel Plate and depots, and Florida spartan rail lines in Spain. It cites Pennsylvania railroad’s 1895 statistics: 3400 locomotives, 141000 cars, 9077 miles of line, 159 million tons freight, 75 million passengers, payroll $36 million, capital $834 million, and 97,000 employees. It mentions joint traffic association debates and brokers amid competition concerns.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Coatesville
Philadelphia
C. Marshall
Logansport
Tindell
Nickel Plate
Spain
American Ticket Brokers
Buffalo
N. Y
Joint Traffic Association
Big Four
Western Passenger Association
Caldwell
California
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania System
Annual Field Day and Fort Wayne Baseball Report
High School field day events set for Centlivre's park on May 22 with medals for top scorers. Fort Wayne wins another game over Saginaw 10 to 3 as Jackson defeat Toledo. Engle and Keenan strong on mound. Includes intercity results and notes on upcoming high school athletic events and an entertainment program at Morton hall.
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Fort Wayne
Saginaw
Saginaws
Ferry
Knell
Thorpe
O’meara
Jackson
Tebeau
Engle
Atheletic Association
Centlivre’s Park
P. J. Pitzlin
Morton Hall
Board of Health Meeting Notes Led by Dr Kealer
The board of health chaired by Dr Kealer held a city meeting. Readings and decisions discussed public health concerns and upcoming measures for the city.
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Health
Dr. Kealer
The
City
Women’s Cycling Club Planned At YWCA Meeting
Cordially invited to meet at the Young Women’s Christian Association at 7 30 this evening to organize a Women’s Cycling club. In a separate report the Broadway Stars lost to the West Ends 15 to 3 at Eckert’s field yesterday. West Ends had 4 hits to Broadway Stars 23. errors were 8 to 4. batteries West Ends Kraft Wood and Tagtmeyer vs Broadway Stars Gaffney Smith.
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Young Women’s Christian Association
Broadway Stars
West Ends
Eckert’s Field
Kraft, Wood
Tagtmeyer
Gaffney and Smith
Wabash Sells Round Trip Tickets For Grand Lodge Meet
In Indianapolis from May 18 through 21 the Wabash offers one fare round trip tickets for attendees of the Grand Lodge and Rebekah Assembly of Indiana. The new timetable restores original connections. Contact R. G. Thompson P T A at Tele Phone No. 6.
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Grand Lodge
Rebekah Assembly of Indiana
Indianapolis
Wabash
R. G. Trompson, P
T. A
Gowdy Seeks Delegates Meeting Over Harrison Letter
Gowdy plans an early meeting of delegates to the St Louis convention to present a letter from ex President Harrison saying he will not permit his name to be submitted. Harrison supporters deny such remarks and warn Gowdy not to press a meeting to receive any letter. Shively to be Nominated for Governor in Indiana as Taggart withdraws. D F Shively, former congressman from the Thirteenth district, is urged by Indiana Democrats to run, with party managers uniting to push his candidacy for governor.
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Bupranapolis
Gowdy
St. Louis
Harrison
McKinley
Shively
Ligourer
Ind
Indiana
D. F. Shively
Taggart
Indianapolis
Thirteenth
Congress
Mr. Shively
Massive piano sale slashes prices to clear stock
W. W. Kinneatt Co at 109 Calhoun Street offers drastic cuts to clear 311,000 in May stock with prices on Aerion Kimball Chickering Baldwin Haines and Hallet Davis pianos plus organs. One week only before prices revert to old levels. Manager I H Cast.
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Aerion
Kimball
Chickering
Baldwin
Haines
Hallet & Davis
Kimball Pianos
Calhoun Street
W. W. Kinneatt Co
I. H. Cast
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Chicago Produce Market
Charles Tilbury
Reinesmith & Simonson
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James Quinn
Lumbermen
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Engel
Swayne
Engel and Myers
Swaim
O'Meara
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Youngstown
Wheeling
Toledo
Keenan
Myers
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Derrick
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Vaca
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