Freedman Lancaster’s Third Chance Ends In Drunken Arrest
Charlie Lancaster, freed on parole after three days, was arrested for drunkenness Sunday. He claimed to be Pred Sullivan and a glass eater, produced a bottle of whisky, a razor, and small money. He posted bond, with a police court appearance planned, amid a history of parole violations and prior assault charges. Lancaster’s case highlights ongoing parole risks and policing of intoxication.
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Patreli
T. E. Binson
Mondamin Meadows
Lancaster
Reformatory
Er Lison
Jeff
John Stith
F. J. Simon
Augusta Koebel Wins Buck's Junior Tango Contest
Augusta Koebel of 605 Masterson Avenue won the Buck's Junior Tango prize at L B Libbing & Company on East Main Street after a five week contest. She received 6053 votes to beat Miss Marcella Bebler by a small margin. Second and third prizes were dolls for other top contestants. The voting tallies included dozens of local girls with addresses listed, and the total votes were 58572.
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Masterson Avenue
L. J. Libbing & Company
East Main Street
H. Rockhill
The
Journal-Gayette
Henry J. Winte
Newa
A. J. Gruber
Sentinel
Miss Koebel
Marcella Bebler
Columbia
Libbing & Company
Misser Behler
Llabroek
Augusta Koebel
Master Bon Avenue
Cotum
Avenus Oeepee
Marie Hobrock
Esther Neufer
Wayne Fa
Saturday Misadventures Reward Two People
John Mason of 405 West Main Street slipped in slush on Harrison Street and recovered his lost wallet containing $7.50 after a frustrated search. Mrs Dennis Collins of 420 Bass Street paid a fare with a five dollar gold piece, later missing cash recovered totaling $4.95.
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John Mason
West Main Street
Harrison Street
Tie
Dennis Collins
Bass Street
Hanna
Nigel
Collins
Fire in Pixley Long Block Shortens Blaze Caution
A candle left burning in a closet on the second floor of the Pixley Long block yesterday evening started a small fire in the woodwork. The department was summoned and the blaze was put out with a few pails of water before causing damage. The scene reflects a moment of domestic danger and quick action.
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Secon
Pixley-Lane
Frank Purcell Cab Line Expands Fleet For Prompt Service
The Frank Purcell cab line announces two new four passenger cabs and expanded service. Calls available by hour or trip, with tuners’ calls also provided. Office phones listed as No. 78 at Obneck and No. 68% after 1 am, corner cigar store.
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Ofice
Obituary of Dr. Alphonse E Magnien president emeritus
Baltimore obituary notes the death of Dr. Alphonse E Magnien at Eld, aged sixty five. Born in Mende France he studied in Orleans and La Chappelle before serving as professor of philosophy sacred scripture and theology. He came to Baltimore and taught at St Marys academy prior to becoming president in 1878 succeeding Rev John Fayl Dubreul. His brother and sister reside in France.
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Very Bey
Alphonse E. Magnien
St. Mary's Academy
Eld
Magnien
Mende
France
Orleans
la Chappelle
Church Tisbury
John Fayl Dubreul
President and family endure wet day at Rapidan camp
The president and party spent most of the day indoors due to foul weather while attending morning services at Rapidan Episcopal Church. The president was disappointed not to be outdoors and plans to return to Washington on Monday near noon.
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Rapidan Episcopal Church
Washington
Bank Robber Confesses Ties to Westville Bank Murder
George Breth sixty? aged twenty was arrested at Michigan City Ind for bothering a woman and confessed to connections with several bank robberies. He claimed involvement in the Westville Smith bank raid and the murder of Wesley Reynolds near Westville, two weeks prior, telling a divorced woman he was one of four men in the crime. Authorities question his motive for notoriety.
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Westville Bank
Treynolds
Annual meeting of Gas Dett Construction Company
Notice that the annual meeting of the stock holders will be held at the company offices on the third floor of the Hamilton Bank Building in Fort Wayne Indiana. The meeting is scheduled for Monday January 5, 1303 at eight o clock p m. President M Poster and Secretary Geo I Trier signed the notice.
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Gas Dett Construction Company
Hamilton Bank
Fort Wayne
Ind
Humbert Family Arrest Reveals 343000 Package Hiding
Madrid report states Mme Humbert and relatives linked to Paris arson plots were arrested. A member handed a 343 000 package to house residents, eventually sent to the French consulate. The piece ends with an ad line about Rocky Mountain Tea.
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Madrid
Mme. Humbert
Huynbert
Ante Trands
Paris
Prisoner Held In Cruel Assault Case At Elkhart
Lydia Ludwig, a 17 year old South Bend girl, was found held in the rooms of Charles Oxander above Frampton billiard hall. She said Oxander lured her to his room, then forced and assaulted her with others admitted after paying fees. Oxander pleaded not guilty, was jailed 90 days and fined, with a more serious charge anticipated. Police investigate possible prior incidents connected to Oxander.
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Ind
Der
Lydia Ludwig
South Bend
Charles Oxander
Frampton Billiard
Oxarder
Oxander
Miss Ludwig
Raymer
Mise Ludwig
Elhart
Gas supply in Fort Wayne prompts business replies
Mayor Berehad sent letters to leading gas field business men and manufacturers asking options on the gas situation. Eleven replies report the gas supply is failing gradually and surely. Most indicate the Fort Wayne Gas company is not piping gas to other places. Holiday ads promote umbrella discounts opposite Cathedral.
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Berehad
Fort Wayne
Presidents family spends rainy Sunday in Washington
Washington December 21 work near Rapidan where President Roosevelt keeps his family spending Sunday as guests of Mr Joseph Wilmer is noted. Rainy conditions interrupted plans with the president and family staying indoors while visitors observed the weather.
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Presidents
Washington
Rapidan
Roosevelt
Joseph Wilmer
Beck the Jeweler Seeks Christmas Kodaks and Goods
Beck the Jeweler advertises a complete stock for Christmas including Kodaks. He claims reliable goods and city-competitive prices at Calhoun and Washington Streets.
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Calhoun and
Washington Sts
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