Deaths Remain Highlight Allen County Farmer and Widow Young
prominent Allen county farmer Herman J. Baatz of St Joe township died at Lutheran hospital from an abscess of the brain after two weeks illness. He was 44, born in Germany, married Christina Meyers in 1966, survived by son Herman and five brothers and two sisters. Also noted is the death of Anna E Young widow of Edward S Young of Fort Wayne, born November 9 1867 in Indiana, long resident of the state, member of Bethany Presbyterian church and Maccabees Women’s Benefit Association, survived by several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman J. Baats
Allen County
St Joe Township
Lutheran Hospital
Wellman
Charles J. Rothschild
Baatt
Germany
America
St. Joe
Baatz
Emanuel Lutheran Church
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Goeglein
Christina Meyers
St. Toe Township
Herman Baatz
Max
Paul
William
Emil
Charles Baatz
St. Joe Township
Joseph Bobar
This City
Arthur Gilluan
Milan
Anna E. Tound
Edward S. Young
Fort Wayne
Toung
Lark
Indiane
State
Betheny Fresbyterien
Lys
Obituary notices and funeral services listed for local residents
Obituaries report the deaths of several individuals including George, Dannecker, and Mrs Jacob Beiner with details of death due to exhaustion or illness. Services are planned at Lindenwood cemetery and Klaehna Melotis chapel. Funeral processions and burial arrangements are listed with locations in St Josephs hospital, Lindenwood cemetery, and local churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baber
Uciana Evene
George Vearnster
St. Josephis Bioptal
Liawenwoot
Wayne
Mute Babess
Aengy Bulut
Sivelock Tenn
Son
Sy Mary's Avenay
Bird Y O'Etuele
Buthher Hunmer Attelating
Lovily
Duntee
Gilesple
Auty
Lindenwood Ceretery
Government seeks end to redundant railroad offices
The intercity commerce commission was asked to report on the costs of maintaining New York offices for railroad financial intake, with potential action to close unnecessary offices or fund expenses from the government guarantee. McAdoo barred new offices or vacancies unless essential, requiring director general consultation and monthly reports on salary increases from three thousand to ten thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter- Suire Commerce Commission
New York
McAdoo
Food shipments prioritized amid government tug of war
The report notes Hoover failed to cite specific cases of rail and relief failures and pressed for action. Officials insist their discussions on food and transportation were friendly and not a controversy. Hoover says his focus is on the future, not the past, while McAdoo reiterates efforts to aid the country and counter the Kaiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Nerp
Aly
McAdoo
Woover
German American Alliance sows antiwar influence in U S
Testimony alleges the German American Alliance pressured citizens to vote for pro German figures and opposed Wilson's renomination before 1916. Witness Olminger cites orders from German leaders, a 1917 bulletin praising German loyalty, and a by law emphasis on German culture while allegedly not advancing American ideals. Will sell newly furnished home to responsible party. Call 7745 Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Olminger Adder
Alliance
C.J. Hexamer
Philadelphia
William
Hexemer
Wilson
Germany
Lusitania
Wlilson
Chicago
Ohlinger
Igsur
Ia Ve
Negro Hanged By Mob After Killing White Man Near Here
A mob of about 190 men seized Walter Nest a black man from the sheriff and two deputies and hanged him near here shortly after he killed William Weston a young white man. The incident follows a period with railroad workers and shopmen facing rising costs of living and housing pressures, highlighting economic strain in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Nest
Here
William Weston
Fairfas
Wage Adjustments Face Rising Living Costs in 1817
The article notes the impact of wage levels and the rising cost of living over two years. It discusses the need to adjust the pay scale to cover ordinary living expenses today. It observes that most railroad shop drafts for 1817 show deficits, and outlines conditions in trainmen households.
Railroad Bill To Pass Tuesday In War Time
Debates on rail legislation emphasize that small railroads handling food fuel or war materials must be operated for national needs. Amendments fix compensation basing it on three years income to 1917, while world peace aims are framed around justice and international cooperation. Leaders urge a concerted move toward an international conference and end to militarism through negotiated peace if necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Belgium
Serbia
All- Mahia
Montenegro
Germany
Eilardian
ABOR PLANS FOR JUST PEACE AND LEAGUE OF NATIONS
The report notes Allied labor and socialist groups embracing a minimal peace plan aligned with Wilson and Lloyd George. British labor declares the prewar premilitary conference decisions have been accepted, aiming for a league of nations on unfixed terms and disarmament to prevent future war. The program stresses that any deviation would trigger revolution and champions absolute freedom for all nations in the league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Loyd Georgel
England
France
Maly
Belgiuia
Portugal
Romania
South
London
Leon Troteky
Albert ‘Thomas
Onchalf
Henderson
MacDonald Calls for Dialogue With German and Austrian Democracies
James Ramsay MacDonald, socialist and Labour MP for Leicester, urged speed in pursuing talks with the German and Austrian democracies. He outlined that their next step should be to engage these governments to discuss postwar cooperation and peace prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ramsay MacDonald
Leicester
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Tagrange
John L. Hagpeisd
Allen CO
Farmer
Herman J. Baatz
Hawvard
Cleansing Service
I Northern
Greatest Day Cleaning CO
R Service
Ft. Wayne Overland Company
NEW Overland Building
Pioneer
Tee
Doving
Pene
Patterson-Fletcher Company
Wayne and Harrison
SOE
Calhoun St
Mr. Henderson
Abor
Goodyear
Federal
United Tires
Bosch Magnetos
Stromberg
Atc
Wayne Motor Service Co
Harrison St
Big Tire House
Anthony Hotel
Stetson
Regal
Buster Brown
Holland
Childen’s
Misses
Patterson-Fletcher CO
Jayne and
Harrison Staee
Cooper
Cooper Spring Needle Union
Patterson-Fletcher Coo
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