Wreck at Main and Seneca Collapses. Many Feared Dead
Old brown building at the corner of Main and Seneca streets collapsed during reconstruction. Fifteen to twenty inside. two fatally injured. Barber shop full of customers. several still trapped. Victims named include Morris Jones, George Metz, Jacob Rickman, Mike O'Brien, and Jennie Gribbon. Army worm plague reported in Missouri. yellow fever death of General Vicuna confirmed in Key West with another Spanish general ill in Havana hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borraro
Brown
Main and
Seneca Streets
Western Union Telegraph Company
Morris Jones
George Metz
Jacob Rickman
Mike O'Brien
Jennie Gribbon
CoLumpus
Missouri
Key West
Vicuna
Havana
Fort Wayne to New York Rail Line Timetable Note
Daily service leaves Fort Wayne at 11 45 a m by Wabash railroad and arrives in New York City at Grand Central at 10 30 a m next day. An agreeable hour to reach the big town is offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Wabash Railroad
New York City
Grand Central Station
John Erickson Praises Kimball Piano Factory Visit
Furniture dealer John Erickson lauds the Kimball Piano factory in Chicago, saying the scale and quality surpass imagination. He notes his cabinet making expertise supports his judgment that every department showcases the finest craftsmanship and material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball Piano
Chicago
John Erickson
Kimball
Erickson
Tramps Clash With Police After Street Riot
A crowd of citizens and the police dispersed a drunken group. When arrests were attempted the armed tramps opened fire injuring Daniel Haley who is fatally hurt. Eight tramps were jailed as others were aided away. lynching rumors spread if Haley dies.
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Daniel Haley
Haley
Circus In Town Delayed Parade To Tomorrow In Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne hosts LaPearl’s circus with an early morning arrival and a music square performance. Parade postponed due to street processions. shows run tonight matinee tomorrow and closing tomorrow night. The act promises value, cleanliness, and daring feats, with artists paid well and a popular price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaPearl
Fort Wayne
Court Hose Square
Atlantic
Pacific
Half Fare Sunday Excursions on Nickel Plate Line
Nickel Plate road offers one day limit excursion tickets between local points at a round trip fare of one full fare. Tickets on sale now through May 31 1880. Ask agents for details and participating points.
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Nickel Plate Road
Resolution Adopted by Terre Haute AOH Convention
In Terre Haute Indiana the Ancient Order of Hibernians adopted resolutions pledging allegiance to Ireland supporting Cuban aid and urging recognition of belligerent rights while defending U S institutions from internal and external foes. The vote on death benefits was tabled until two years hence and leaders Burns Hannegan and Mellen received 44, 15 and 3 votes respectively. New paint and shoe color leads noted, with travel ads for Sunday excursions on the Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Havre
Ancient Order of Hibernians of
Indiana
Emerald Isle
Cuba
M. J. Burns
Indianapolis
J. Hannegan
Lafayette
William Mellen
Delphi
Nervy swindler Leckie faces federal charges and prison
Chicago May 21 James B Leckie stands before Judge Grossoup in a federal case charging use of the mails in a swindling operation. If convicted on the indictment he could face five years and a 1500 dollar fine. Witnesses describe his scheme of taking 200 deposits from job seekers citing protection against theft, with victims agreeing and later losing their money. Police persist in pursuing him despite years of bail and multiple indictments. Also noted are local baseball at Lakeside Park with Toledo versus Fort Wayne and a card of thanks from Louis Kocg for scholarship efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James B. Leckie
Leckie
United States
Carroll Avenue
Adam Abrahamson
Rosenthal
Fire on Indiana battleship site of near-miss in Brooklyn dock
In a Brooklyn coal dock a fire broke out in bunker B57 aboard the battleship Indiana. Coal combusted spontaneously near the forward magazine for eight inch guns. Crew and visitors were warned as fire crews fought hot walls and the magazine heated but ammunition was removed without triggering a catastrophe.
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Indiana
Brooklyn Davyyyary
Tomkinaville
Nickel Plate Offers One Day Excursion Tickets
Every Sunday nickel plate agents may sell a one day excursion ticket between any local stations at a single fare rate. The program runs seasonally through May 31 1981 and aims to boost weekend travel.
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Nickel Plate Road
A. U. U. W. No. 50 Benefit Program Tonight
A fine program by A U U W No 50 for the First A U U W band opens this evening with a select entertainment and social. Ice cream and cake will be served after a short dance to close the event. The lineup includes music recitations vocal solos and selections by Leura Olley Clara Kenney Daisy Jones George Deirstein Cecil Link L Waltemoth Ethel Logan and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leura Olley
Clara Kenney
Daisy Jones
George Deirstein
Cecil Link
L. Waltemoth
Ethel Logan
Dass Voesi
Yy Johnson
Toledo Fights Fort Wayne Amid East Peoria Storm Delays
At Lakeside Park the Toledo vs Fort Wayne game was called due to a cloudburst near East Peoria. The town, Tawell county, Averyisiog, in Illinois, experienced a brief severe weather disturbance delaying events yesterday evening.
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East Peoria
Tawell County
Averyisiog
Jury Acquittal Stirred City After Court Battle
The jury found William Henze not guilty on a disorderly house charge after a stormy trial. Judge O Rourke delayed arrival, and Henze had earlier been convicted by Justice Bullerman before appealing to the circuit court with Phil Colerick as counsel. Also reported are Barnum’s Place raid on alleged child harboring and a Sleepy Merz apprehension by deputies at the circus grounds.
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William Henze
O’rourke
Henze
Bullerman
Phil Colerick
Reform Club
Clinton Street
Barnum
Roembke
Barnum Bagnio
Mother Barnum
Meri
Merz
Harrod
Wiley
Mendel Frank
Justice Bullerman
Drmnes
John Kelly
Thomas Ryan
John Coffee
John Jones
Scherer
Jones
New Wabash Morning Train To Toledo And Points
KR Thompson announces a daily 6 am Wabash train to Toledo with connections to Detroit Sandusky Cleveland Ann Arbor and others arriving in Toledo by 9 am A Sunday round trip one fare to all points on the line. Dr Miller drafts a cigarette license proposal requiring 350 yearly license to operate in the city council meeting.
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The
Wabash
Toledo
Way
Detroit
Sandusky
Cleveland
Ann Arbor
KR. G. Thompson
P&t. A
Missouri River Rising Near Omawa and Florence
Owing to continual rains the Missouri River rises rapidly at Omawa Nebraska with six inches gain in 26 hours and flooding of flats above Cut-Off lake. West end of the lake extends toward Locust street as bottoms south of Locust street flood. Shanties on the bottoms partially flooded but no major damage. Florence reports a two foot rise in 24 hours.
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Omawa
Neb
Locust Street
Florence
No Game Today and Signings Hit Lakeside Notes
No game today as rain and field conditions push the Toledo Fort Wayne matchup to tomorrow at Lakeside park. Youngstown Washington game halted after first inning due to rain. Signings: Meyers Derrick, Arthur join Batteries. Tommy Early signs with Saginaw. Robb to Mint. King to join Colts. Two interstate games at Jackson. Also sports notes on Lakeside park events and Pitzlin athletic classes.
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Jackson Rhe
Jackson
Toledo
Derrick
Meyers
Keenan
Arthur
Fort Wayne Bicycle Club
Bryan
Stephen Fleming
High School Athletic Association
Centlivre's Park
Tommy Early
Saginaw
Sumner
Smith
Robb
Mint
King
Chicago Maroons
Colts
Lakeside Park
Fort Wayne
Mud
Pitzlin
Morton Hall
Daughters of Workmen No 1 Formed as AOUW Auxiliary
A new lodge named the Daughters of Workmen No 1 was organized as an auxiliary to the AOUW. Officers include Past grand lady workman Mrs William Birbeck and grand lady workman Mrs H S Vreeland with other named officers. Members of the Retail Clerks union gathered at Superintendent Gorsline's city hall office to present him with the handsome ...
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Daughters of Workmen
Workman
William Birbeck
H. S. Vreeland
John Rapineé
W T. Jefferies
J. L. Noeckert
W. H. Bendure
Brent to Lenwins Work of Many Months
Brent completes months of effort with Lenwins, expected to net the young architect about twenty five thousand dollars.
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Brent
Lenwins
Tolan Wins City Court House Design Bid
The board of county commissioners selected Brent S. Tolan as the winning architect for the new county court house. His plans may yield a contract worth about 25,000 dollars, with Stine of Toledo and F. C Bell of Chicago placing second and third respectively. Fifteen top architects competed in the contest.
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Court House
Brent 5S. Tolan
Board of County Commissioners
Stine
Toledo
F. C Bell
Chicago
Wing & Mahurin
Alfred Grindle
Tolan
Firfteen
James McCrory
Mr. Hess
J. Kline
Richmond Asylum
Union Central Life Insurance Company
C. W. Kuhne
Jacob A. Robinson
Chicago Produce Market Wheat and Grain Prices Report
Chicago market report shows May to September price moves for Wheat Corn Oats and live stock from Commission Merchants White Bank Block. Notable figures include Wheat July 614 to 61c, September 633 to 63c, Corn May closing 28 283 July 29 to 29c, Pors May 7.30, September 7.65 to 7.52, Oats May 183c, July 194 to 198c, September 19c, Stanz Ares May 3.80 to 3.85 4.02, July 3.92, and sales at Mergen theim for sailor hats.
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Stanz Ares
White Bank
Accidents at Horton and Kerr Murray Works
At Horton manufacturing Jos Roussey had his right hand crushed in rotating machinery and was taken to St Josephs hospital where an artery was severed and an amputation performed. Ed Taylor of Kerr Murray works was badly hurt when a chisel slipped while gouging board and severed an artery in his right leg. He was moved to his home after physician demand. Willie Gaylord on Smith Street was struck on the forehead by a stone and severely injured. Freddie, the young son of Mr and Mrs, referenced in the report.
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Horton Manufacturing Company
Jos. Roussey
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Eid. Taylor
Kerr Murray Works
Nieschang
Taylor
Willie Gaylord
Smith Street
Freddie the Little Son
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Mr. Erickson
Kimball Pianos
Circus
la Pearl
Terre Haute
Mound City
Alpha-Harge
Frep Erresavm
Barr-street
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Company
Uncle Sam
International Business College
Louis Kocg
Lewis W. Koch
Rial
Weiner
Doc
J. B. “Miller
Board of Health
Omaha, Neb
Lakeside
Youngstown
Washington
C. A. Adams
Sixth
Martha Streets
Omaha
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Lines
Ct Fortagne
Newenstins
Young Town
Chicago Produce Market
Mergentheim
Joe Roussey
Ed Taylor
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