First German Evangelical Lutheran Church of Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne histories recount the 1837 formation of Fort Wayne’s first German Evangelical Lutheran congregation, its early pastors Jesse Hoover and Wyneken, and the growth of Emanuel and other Lutheran bodies in Allen County. It notes the 1860s expansion, the St. Pauls era, and the broader Lutheran presence including Concordia and related churches in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County
Henrs W. Diederich
Concordia College
United States Coucal
Magdeburg
Germany
Fort Wayne
Court House
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Siste
Indium
Jesse Hoover
Adam Wefel
Henry Trier
Henry Rudisil
Conrad Nill
Ueny Rudiviil
Tate
Pennsylvania
Res. Hoorer
Kttuwell Shelly
Urthern
Indiana
Tim
de. Wyneken
Alleghanies
Wyneken
Nix Devote Parigh
Gonpeed Nishand
Rand
Enimprises Megt
Sintralien
Whiten Keene
Thay
United States
L Ayand
San Francisco
Cleveland
Aierica
Wyanken
We Sthler
Koxpol
Sthler
America
Dawi Big Harden
Sitler
Pr. Sihler
President's travel plans marred by scattered notes and partial lists
A messy OCR fragment outlines a presidential tour with a South American route, detailing a long train itinerary from San Antonio to El Paso, stops, rail lines, dates, and a list of officials and staff. The text includes incomplete names, roles, and procedural notes, with many garbled phrases and missing segments.
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Ethias
Reyire
Anpetlean
Cuba
White Bende
Pacha Veuel Bacrellary Cartel
Piphiee
Sam Antonio
el Paso
Tay
Mtriy
Hois Town
Mra
the Kinley
Mian Barber
Hay
Poshiuiater
Smith
Lang
Suerdétary Hitchete Iin Hitchcock
Wilson
Mix Wilson
Aniirat George Melville
Cortelyon
Severn White Hana
Digging Gut Fortunes in Mul operation amid stampede
Victoria reports a chaotic incident where a mining or digging operation led to a mass stampede near a river. Officials estimate losses well over 100,000 as crowds surged, with reports of boats and supplies damaged. Large-scale safety concerns emerge as authorities investigate the incident and affected workers seek compensation.
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Victoria
Agel
Cdo
la Colt River
Houminion
Aponitise
Neil
Lutherans in Fort Wayne Grow to Seven German Congregations
A historical report describes rapid growth of German Lutheran churches in Fort Wayne Indiana from a small original congregation to seven in the city and seven more in the county. It notes splitting to form Concordia on the south side and lists leaders, plans, and the projected cost of building a new house of worship with detailed contractor attributions.
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Christema Concordia
Sud Beyt
Fletcher Avenue
August Milk
St. Pants
St Grow Moxyardia College
Gonvordia
Migsourt
St. Louis
Fort Wayne
Suuth
Wade
Pennayl- Wand
Emanuel Chittuh
Albrecht Wis
Concordia College
Mibrauker
Vandeganes
Hennykantandt
Woorbaganan
Vige-Peradetes
Fred TR Roesurive
H. Kanow
Taig Leonnery Teausures
Boeker
Détcote
Wiltat Scheunfeld
Aho Rohr
Lava Treimeter
Chriet Kort
Willan Boek
Tofrieh Thigh
Ernet Bretmeisr
Buid- Fur
William Moellering
Ertat
Kahntie and Tach
Meyer
Grerding
Alma Brothers
Rothklag & Walkes
Gas Brame
Ellis May Quit Fox Says He Will Not Play In Michigan Town
Grand Rapids April 27. Ellis withdraws from Derby contest after clash over Fox and Ames. Fox alleges false statements and says he would quit the league if required to play. Michigan town dispute involves Grand Rapids Fort Wayne and Toledo agents and presidents Meyer and Laughlin.
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Journal Gazette
Grand Rapids
Mich
George EB. Bites
Ue Grand
Muintacers
Western Association
Fox Ames
Meyer
ifeFos
Ames
Fort Wayne
DecLaughlin
Ellis
McTaugn- Tin
Fox
Port Wayne
Grant
Hue Teu
Amex
Catcher Fox
Imnade
Elis
Fos
Emlin
Ilia
NASA
Aer Kaplite
Moye
HNL
Provident Mautner
Grand Kaplin
Meeting schedule details under uncertain notices
A garbled item describes a planned meeting for Monday involving Prigilent Meyer and Western association. A telegram from Denon EM mentions Grand Rapids, but distances are disputed. The note indicates timing at Port Wayne and a call to assemble managers the following morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Association
Hare
Grand Rapids
Prigilent Meyer
Denon
Fagtaight
Prekitant Magar
Grand Rapidly
Port Wayne
Many Strangers Arrive for Fort Wayne Dedication Day
A local notice describes crowds from Indianapolis Cleveland and Chicago traveling by rail to Fort Wayne for a dedication service with excursions from multiple towns. The text also includes medical advert lines praising various remedies and tonics, common in period newspapers.
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Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Cleveland
Chicago
Kendallv
Hake Reie & Western
Connoraville
Ning
Watastwit
Lafayette
Eave
Technion al Roads
Ellis Taking Vote Over West Association Membership
Ellis leads a vote among Weather association managers on his stance regarding Grand Rapids tea or not playing in the Western association. Strobel of Toledo and Brosier of Marion back him, with confidence of success. Players were named at the Louisville meeting.
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Grand Rapids
Mivh
Weatery Association
Tha
Amos
Fort
Wayne Battery
Strobel
Toledo
Brosier
Marlon
Bimay
Gompers Voices on Labor Unity and Pittsburg Project
President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor expressed that there is no need to form a new general labor body. He asserted that organized workers can act most effectively through the existing American Federation of Labor network, highlighting solidarity under current structures.
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Washington
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Pittsburgs
Central Labor Camel
Falar Tor
Tabor
Lalor
Entombed Miners Hear Rescuers Amid Collapse Risk
Springfield reporters relay updates from April 27 on five miners buried under 110 feet of dirt at Reynolds mine. Rescuers say prisoners in airway hear voices while the men suffer thirst and worsening injuries. One man pinned by timbers endures a crushed shoulder as support work proceeds slowly after a cave-in.
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Springfield
Airara
George Shane
George Peaster
Thang
Tots Under Arrest Police News Report
A six year old boy and a girl about seven or eight are taken from a train by Muskegon officers and placed in custody before being returned to Michigan authorities. The article also mentions other local incidents including a missing girl, a hog attack by a dog, a pocket book theft, and a minor arrest for theft, with various residents reporting incidents and a local mayor addressing youths.
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Torth
Omey Murply
Souns Yeavelert
Lawrence Sid
Axel Ass
Muskagon
Taatn
Whitney
Tiem
Mimkepon
Kirk
Cate
Vate
Gqiteer Uneglein
Nebraska
Griths
Holmans Street
David Felger
Lake Township
the Owens
Jessie Temples
Ashley Smith
Rabbing Hin
Bismarck Gardens
Ashley
Jossie
Smith
Jessie
Draw in International Chess Match Reported in New York
The international chess match in New York on April 21 ended in a draw. By 11 o clock four games were finished with each side not scoring, and the Americans offered a final draw on remaining boards. The English side appeared close to adjudication as the remaining games continued.
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New York
Exble
Hoan Fintaner
Eich
Amerigana
Derby Week Sparks Hint of 27th Kentucky Derby Speed
Fragmented report notes unsettled weather and possible prep for the 27th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Mentions several colts including Anception, Unal Are, Ahird Schreck, Je Eenitence and Detatalt with training notes and speculative form. As of now owners, trainers, and exact entries remain unclear amid race-week chatter.
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Churchill
Rannagarry
Uttar
Hartenett
Ely
Henry Sogn
Amur
Taotie Raih
Buildings Burned in Brook Village Fire
Fire gutted the Horn family homestead in Brook Village destroying the farmhouse and all outbuildings. Joseph Horn and his wife with five children were believed safe after the blaze, with neighbors assisting as the inferno swept through the property.
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Brook Vilge
Lea
Baer
Toseph Horn
Horn
Peddler Attacked by Customer in Odigago Market
An exchange over jewelry led to Max Hodgins slashing a peddler with a razor in Odigago on April twenty seventh. The peddler Stern suffered severe wounds including a toe injury and a cut throat vein. He was carried to a local home for aid as bystanders reacted with alarm.
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Salts Stern
Max
Lulan Hodgins
Harvard Graduates Protest McKinley Request
Harvard graduates oppose granting any more degrees to President McKinley. The group plans a protest with framed copies of their message and expects to begin sending communications next week as next week approaches.
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Harvard
Boston
McKinley
Funeral of George Allen at Varer Haute Ind
The funeral for George M. Allen, once a first assistant postmaster general, drew many mourners. Floral tributes and a large attendance reflected the esteem in which he was held. details include the last viewing and service at the local church.
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the Lutheran Church IN
Emanuel
Ity
Charles Gross
Lauder
Sikker
Lnipe
Anether
Accordinazly
H. G. Saner
Mobi Alawag Colbet Aitnl
Issy
Tanna Street
Creightor Avenir
Tueukyl
Shhger
Faber
Joe
Oebohan
Ant
Praser
Wwe
Pyrry
Elana
Wisted
Thughaing
Missouri
Albrecht
Alton
Ann Prag
ST. Joan's Coto
John's
Evangelical Taube
Alan
Perind
Hochener
Kleineggers
Kuh
Isuenwen
Bacher
Prityburg
Henry
Duanest
Nutech
Brewhen
Retry
Resafon
Ain
Cerepateres
Atlen
Muecherubius
Algent Ehurehes
St. Brad's
Sion
Tnelivts
Trinity
Emanuel Emmatus
Luther
DR. Fenner
Wayne V7 Park
Cseracasda
GO Howe
Iain Eran
Ketcour AN
Hauren
Ellis May
Michigan
Mim
Fox Denice
Tlave
Aly
Ean
H.whathewur
Ratarrk
W J. Mitelouch
Iquitale
Bowling Green
Moffat
GIG Labor Union
Tralterson
Martner Kiiply
Seraihte
Madliner
Calhoun ST
Tots
Civtle
Muskegon
Melo
Giri
Lice News
L. O. Hult's
Patterson
Rverything
Prook Vile
IND
George Allen
Patterson Glves
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