Amended Franchise Sought by New Lighting Company
Fort Wayne council considers replacing the Jenney Electric Light and Power contract with a Boston inspired plan. The New Lighting Company argues for lower rates per year per arc and a sliding scale with lamp increases, plus extensive system upgrades to extend service to underserved districts.
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NEW Lighting Company
Perl
Wayne
Fork Wayne
Ind
Ute Press
We Tos Company
Fort Wayne Electric Works
Port Wayne
Jenney Electric
Jensey Company
Nion
Clotuie
Consract
Jenney Company
Boston
Rilien
Ito
Central labor bodies form alliance in Port Wayne
A joint committee from the Central Federation of Labor and the Trades and Labor Council completed a plan to unite the two bodies into a single organization in Port Wayne. Delegates elected officers led by Henry John Workman and Charles Rindell, and set a Labor Day celebration at Swiney Park. William S Merrick of Chicago, general president of the national union, visited and noted active membership growth across crafts.
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Por Wryie
Barmeny
Central Federation of Labor
Trades and Labor Council
Sind
Terni
Cohen
Henry John
Workman
Dent
Charles Rindell
Corres Aa Vierspr
Aun
M.D. Nagel
Asccutive
T. CL Hoeltje
Oh Seurasikers Union
ALP
Tinh
Toren Weulemey
Charles Rediun
Beaturens
Joseph Barnes
Luthers’ Union
William 3. Merrick
Chicago
Wayne Hotel
Merrick
United States
Roosevelt Links United States and Germany in Economic Future
Berlin reports that M. Goldberger, royal of commerce, visited the United States and will contribute articles to Die W on the visit. He quotes President Roosevelt in an interview and argues the economic future belongs to both nations, urging Germany to adopt American competitive practices, reduce government meddling, and embrace free play of economic forces to strengthen production and efficiency.
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Roosevelt
United States
Germany
Berlin
Avg Tvl
M. Goldberger
Fe Royal of Commerce
Cnd
Herr Goldberger
Goldberger
Another chapter added to season's story of horrors
A Colorado mine disaster near Bowen, ten miles north of Trinidad, killed at least thirteen workers. The Union Coal Company slope mine suffered a methane explosion during the night shift, trapping and killing miners while rescuers recovered bodies amid dangerous gas and damp conditions. Names of the dead and the struggle to determine total losses are noted as officials assess the tragedy.
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Colorado
Trinidad
No. Aine
Bowen
Rumner
Wen
Union Coal Company
Jot Dany
Bic
Joey
Fares
Hunten
Machine Runner
Bishop on Trial at College Trial Committee to Pick
A church trial opens at 8 a.m. at G college with Senior Bishop Wright of Dayton facing three charges including insubordination. Prosecution by Revs Wood and Robbins. A third committee member was to be chosen. adjournment pending consent. Several clergy from outside attend as proceedings begin.
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Journal-Gazette
Wright
Dayton
Church of the United Brethen
Che
LM. Khani M. Y. Bartett
A. Glen
Dublin
Ile
Z. Wood
Almas Mich
KeHer
H.W. Robbins
Taynville
Hishop Wright
Calbat
Warnaby
Mt Maths
Rhase
Reiter
United Hrethren
Iie
Huarg
Wood
Waiford
Green's Fork
Ebwin
Dunton
Two Women Drowned in River Rescue Attempt
Two women named Miss Bridget Madden and Miss Stugeie Filter drowned when a rowing party on the river was swept off course. One boat capsized after waves struck, capsizing all. The bodies were recovered with both women holding each other as they were pulled from the water.
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Puini
Stugeie Filter
Bridget Madden
Sears
Pagel
Dow
Wife sold for thirty cents in Elkhart affair
In Elkhart on August 7 Marvey Tuibsmay sold his wife for thirty cents after Gordon offered. The sale left five children, youngest about nine, as Tallerday’s wife and lover departed five weeks ago. Tallerday believes liquor and jealousy sparked the affair and suspects they headed to Michigan.
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Elkhart
Marvey Tuibsmay
Gordon
Anu Tite Dh
Pallerday
Tallerday
Nallerday
Altornoon Labore
William Scott Called Away From Lafayette Township
William Scott a pioneer undertaker and local politician from Lafayette Township died Thursday at his home in Zanesville after a long residency here. Born January 27, 1832 in Gren county Pennsylvania he moved to this county as a young man and became a respected figure. survived by his widow four children and a stepson. The funeral will be held at the Church of God with Rev. Elo Will officiating.
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William Skatt
Lafayette Township
Zanesville
Scott
Gren County
Sines
Seer
Sever
Chilren
Seert
Meek Scott
Nicholas Kulu
Williady Gentl
Gly
Ind
Zanceville
Tit
Fuser Serylars
Zanesviil
Sida Tnumuliee
Selock
Church of God
Elo
Paul Baumann Found Dead After Lake Campout
Paul Baumann, a German born former soldier and longtime local businessman, was found dead near Shrine Lake after a brief illness and heavy drinking. He had served in both German and American forces and lived in the city for about twenty years, with past work as a porter and saloon employee. Authorities attributed his death to heart failure and arranged for burial details with Wellin & Son’s parlors.
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Paul Baumend
Taltery Anod
Wes
Wuttase
Shrines
Battann
Mit
Wesley Hire
Loctive Baumann
Columbia City
Paumann
Oeleck
Timo
Dtik
Tovday Alernion
Tovday Alernion Aia Were Baken Bee the Midemakings Parlors Or Wellin & So
Barbery
Auammund Tater
Wyoming Democratic Ticket and Platform
The Wyoming Democratic Party held its state convention in Rawlins and Laramie to adopt a platform and nominate candidates. It backs popular election of U S senators, interstate commerce reform, municipal ownership for public utilities, and ethics reforms, with emphasis on labor and public service oversight.
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Jms
Supmanns
Sena Tors
Catholic Federation Seeks Middle Ground on Philippine Question
The Chicago Catholic Federation endorses a cautious approach to Philippine issues, urging thorough inquiry into governance changes and protection of treaty rights. Leaders, including Tom Keating and Archbishop Ireland, express support for principled U.S. action and humane policy while backing Catholic school involvement and fraternal unity.
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Catholic Federation
Chicago
Teef Ak
Peasion Cay
Tom PT
Keating
Ancient Order of Biber Fered
Renalation
Tirmusht
Pri
Tve Mmanier
Vancan
Ireland
Wien
Kourises
Pheadore Roosevelt
United States
Uetier
Philippines
Sunpork
Apurican
Knights of Columbus Outing Planned for Aug 13
Stint of the Knights of Columbus of Oli and adioisistic sites will hold an outing at Putin Gay on August 13. Minders from Buffalo Chicago Indianapolis and Detroit will attend with Detroit at Columbus. Miss Canifeta of nil Bap will give an illustrated talk in Paris after services Friday evening.
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Knights of Columbus
Oli
Putin Gay
Buffalo
Chicago
Indianapolis
Detreit
Columbus
Thompson Wins Diamond State Badge at Lafayette Shoot
Thompson of Lafayette captured the Diamond State badge in the shooting tournament by defeating Glover of Bedford. This marks the second time Mr. Thompson has won the badge.
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Lafayette
Iod
King Edward expresses gratitude for public sympathy
King Edward thanks the people for sympathy following his coronation postponement. A royal message from King Edward VII, signed from Buckingham Palace, notes public patience and endurance during the delay, and conveys gratitude to Divine Providence for strength to face events. The piece mentions the royal greeting to the nation and notes visits by the Prince of Wales.
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Mewar
Fife
Nave
Wien
C.D. Ritehim
Queen Victoria
Lis
Westminster
Lord Rhinllys
Coc
Prince of Wales
Duke of
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