Water Works Plan Gets Sanitary Endorsement Amid Budget Clash
Municipal council debates a $300 transfer from the pollen fund to clerks’ salaries to allow the board of public safety to hire a clerk. Stenographer McCarthy would combine duties at $70 monthly, saving about $700 yearly, but several members oppose the move. The mayor notes approval of banning commercial slot machines. The board seeks a rate rise for water supply and approves a $2,200 pump and motor contract from Worthington of Cincinnati for the pumping station.
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Board of Public Safety
Hay
Board of Safety
McCarthy
Cook
Johnson
Siemen
Welch
Kinder
Janyera
Dr. Enslen
Bayer
Committee On Finance
Enslen
Henry
Seidel
Schwier
Colerick
Mangovan
Board of Public Works
Itsell
Committee On Water Works
Henry W. Worthington
Cincinnati
Mr. Werth
Bernhardt Thrills Fort Wayne Despite Vacant Seats
The world famous tragedienne Madame Bernhardt performed in Fort Wayne last night, delivering an intense portrayal of Marguerite with a strong cast. Critics praised her stage presence and the emotional arc, noting the engaging third act scene and the French troupe’s vivacity despite some audience murmurs and libretto distractions.
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Fort Wayne
Madame Bernhardt
Marguerite
Camille
Armand
M. Duval
Mme. Reinhardt
M. de Neubourg
M. Krauss
de Vrille
M. Rebel
Duvaliere
Cromer Renominated by Eighth District Republicans
In Muncie Indiana on April 24 the Eighth district Republicans renominated George W Cromer of Muncie for Congress. Horace C Stilwell of Anderson was routed in most counties. Cromer carried the district by about 1400 with Madson county giving Stilwell 47 votes in Winchester precinct where Cra mer supporters stayed active.
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Muncie
Ind
George W. Cromer
Congress
Horace C. Stilwell
Anderson
Cromer
Stilwell
Madison
Adarms
Delaware
Jay
Randolph
Wells
M. M. Dunlap
Dunlap
Winchester
Goodrich
Judge Macey
Judge Monks
Cramer
Realde
West Lake Melting Club Hosts First Annual Ball
The West Lake Melting club held its first annual ball at Ssengerbund hall and gave 600 candy fishes to guests as souvenirs. The largely attended event featured a 24-number program. Committees included Arrangement Samuel Alexander Daniel Rehm G W Graffe Peter Henkenius John Helmkamp Floor F Ranke F Hughes John Gribbens Bruckner Otto Peters Alfred Hattersley Reception W F Myers Charien Knothe Fred Myers Warry Bash H Weise.
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West Lake
W. F. Myers
Charien Knothe
Fred Myers
Warry Bash
H. Weise
Weather forecast and regional notes from April report
The bulletin details warm, fair conditions in Indiana Illinois and Ohio with upcoming showers and cooler nights. It notes a storm from the Rocky Mountains bringing rain and thunder, a cold snap lowering temperatures in New York to 38, and varied conditions from Asheville to Los Angeles with clear skies in the latter.
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Washington
Indiana
Illinois
Ohio
Michigan
Chicago
Cox
Rocky Mountains
New York City
Werther
Asheville
N. C
Angeles
Police Union Plans Unveiled At Indiana Convention
Indianapolis April 24 Plans for a policemen's union to secure higher wages and to emancipate police from political work were formed at the third annual Indiana Police Sheriff Marshal and Deputy association meeting. George M. Lintz was re elected president with J M Fuller and C W Sprye as officers. Jease Grice of Port Wayne named to the board. South Bend selected as next meeting venue.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Indiana Police
de Leethe Association
George M. Lints
Terre Haute
Bookwalter
P. D. Knapp
Toledo
Jacob I. Ridding
Board of Safety appoints new fire department staff
The Board of Public Safety transferred Charles Truitter from the extra to the regular fire department list to replace George Welch, moved last week to the police department after a year on the extra list, with an excellent record.
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Board of Public Safety
Charles Truitter
Extra
Fire Department
George Welch
Gompers Appeals to Unionists for Earthquake Relief
WashingtonApril 24 The executive council of the American Federation of Labor through President Gompers issued an appeal to organized labor to contribute one day’s pay in aid of California earthquake and fire sufferers.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor Today
Hhrough
Gompers
California
Wabash Railroad Must Redeem Bonds
In Columbus on April 24 the supreme court settled a ten year old bond case. It validates equipment bonds totaling 240000 issued by the Toledo and Wabash line in 1862. The Toledo and Wabash became part of the Wabash system, obligating the Wabash Railroad to redeem the bonds.
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Columbus
Supreme Court
Wabash Railroad
Toledo & Wabaah Railroad Company
Wabash System
Wabash Railroad Company
Building a New City Builds San Francisco After Earthquake
San Francisco reports progress a week after the quake with unburned marts open and temporary structures rising. Water supply restored to 12,000,000 gallons daily as relief efforts unfold amid Roosevelt relief management controversy and a strong defense of Chinese residents from racial bias.
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San Francisco
Reservation of seats opens for Majestic benefit show
Relief fund for San Francisco sufferers grows as seats sell fast. Tickets available at box office and select outlets, with total donations reaching 3100 from Hamilton National Bank and other contributors. Printers unions plan a charity ball May 2 at Saengerbund hall to aid the cause, while Majestic manager M E Stice proves a strong ticket seller for the benefit.
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Majestic Theatre
San Francisco
Maroatic
Alter’s
Riegel’s
Arcade Pharmacy
Aurentz’s
Brown's Cafe
Lichtenwalter & Bryson’s
Iving
Aveling Hotel
Hamilton National Bank
L. Peck
Hanna-Brackenridge Co
Alberts
Big Sa
Tunion Printing Trades
Saengerbund
M. E. Stice
Rice
MANY BIG GUNS AT THE SHOOT IN FORT WAYNE
Mayor Hosey welcomed marksmen to Fort Wayne amid a large crowd for the three day Corner fod and Gun club tournament. Weather cut attendance yet shooters performed well despite bad traps. Notables from Chicago and state amateurs attended with exhibitors from major gun houses.
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Thara
Ahrosa
Goimé
Hugh Clark
Hol Worls
William J. Hosgey
Voris
Crawfordsville
John Bon
Chicago
Tod Iiccce
Taylor
Iaacciedaes
Helkea
EPA Kg
Siserwessdeen
Bruck Uta Ety
Poisoning at Indiana School for Feeble Minded Youth
A hundred seventy five inmates at the Indiana School for Feeble Minded Youth suffered ptomaine poisoning Monday night after eating canned goods at the evening meal. The house physician and attendants worked through the night. none were seriously affected and all recovered with mild treatment.
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Indiana School For
Meat Cutters Union to Hold July Fourth Barbecue
Meat cutters union No 423 arranged for a Fourth of July barbecue at Centlivre Park with a barbecue feast and many attractions. An admission halloon and notable events are planned to eclipse prior celebrations. The arrangement committee includes C J Tateh J D Redding William Meyers M J Cashman and William Hartla.
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Meat Cutters' Union
Centlivre Park
Neat
C.J. Tateh
J. D. Redding
William Meyers
M. J. Cashman
William Hartla
The Shadow of Commune Looms Over Paris May Day
Paris faces a looming May Day strike as all labor ranks threaten a massive eight hour demonstration. Authorities fortify the garrison, with about sixty thousand troops expected, while miners in the north and Brest vote general strikes. Civil and military forces are mobilized as tensions rise and violent unrest looms.
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Paris
San Francisco
Criais
National Labor Movement
M. Clemenceau
Hardy Busy With Weeding Out Process In Baseball Camp
Captain Hardy drives spring roster trimming as players face final cuts before opening day. Pitchers Anthony and itebey and infielder Doyce were released, others are vying for regular roles while workouts focus on signals and hit and run tactics at League Park. George Decker, released from Terre Haute Central, seeks a Fort Wayne tryout. John Thompson and Gant from Payne and Thompson’s town work with the squad amid evaluation.
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Hardy
Anthony
Itebey
Doyce
League Park
George Decker
Terre Haute
Ife
Fort Wayne
John Thompson
Payne, O
Tie
Gant
Thompson
Heath
Interstate Schedule Adoption Report From League
Two schedules have been submitted to the director of the Interstate league by Henry Schmidt and a naval voice will be called by President Dleokenyon. The two schedules differ. New Bay arranged so that halo opera tie season in art Wayne, and No Soeries hit to play the opening.
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Interstata League
Henry Schmidt
I Naval Voice
Talscon
Dleokenyon
New Bay
Art Wayne
Mayoral Tangle After Ball Players Controversy
In Indianapolis Indiana Mayor Bookwalter signals possible charges linked to a recent ball game dispute. Officials say the club owner and others may face accusations as they seek to defend actions tied to the night’s events. Mrs Then Tt Noll and children return from Cassel with relatives after a two week visit.
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Tt. Noll
Kesse Cassel
City Beautiful project seeks public ideas box placed
The Woman's Club league improvement department installed a question box at Calhoun and Harry Areads southeast corner to gather ideas for making Orly Wayne a more beautiful city. Responses will be collected in about a week, tabulated, and discussed at the league meeting this Saturday afternoon May 5, then shared with the public through newspapers.
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Woman's Club League
Calhoun
Harry Ahreads
Fort Wayne Gear Company Incorporates in Indiana
Articles filed with the secretary outline two incorporations: Warsaw Drug Company of Warsaw to operate a general drug business with $10,000 capital, directors listed. Wet Soave Cary Company of Kort Wine to conduct production and set gear ing for machinery with $10,000 capital, directors named.
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Indianapolis
Straw
Warsaw Drug Company
Warsaw
Capital Stork
Angus CO
Mel Donald
Edward Bo Smith
John Th Watson
Wo Th Yost
James RR. Frazier
Prenki Gilworth
Wet Soave Cary Company
Kort Wine
Maurice T Rosenthal
Joseph Pmielburger
William Tields
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Greely
Funston
Schmitz
Pardee
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Mila
Taft
White Hoge
Ansferers
Ban Briamnelaco
Tertainment
Relief Fund
Old National Bank
Tresselt & Sons
Siane
Senee
BE. Moellering
H. Moellering
Pepe Mat Wnee Royal Neighbors
J. M. Landenberger
Henry Ranke
Aonpee
A. Laurents
A. D. Cressler Ea
First National Bank
Shields Clothing Co
Bes
H. J. Ash
B&f
Bucker , Wetness
Mossman, Yarnelle & Co
A. B. Allison
Decature
Clara A. M. Stenner
Martha Hanna
Fort Employes
Wayne Foundry and Machine Works
A. E. Bulaou, Jr
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Richard Meyer
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Meat Cutters’ Union
France
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