Board Accepts Resignations Amid Turbulent Pressure
A city board accepted resignations after a tense period amid calls for leadership changes. Chief Elliott’s resignation was accepted and he handed over badge and keys, while officer Linker, who had been a patrolman sixteen years, said he may stay in Fore Wayne but could resume his former trade if needed. The board stated the action would enable a smooth transition to new leadership.
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Martin Stundel
Himiewry
Ada
Quire
Linker
Elliott
Dickson
Limker Wan
May Wood
Official Confirmation on Wetash Freight Depot Plans
Edward Raab and Ford officials confirm a Wetash railroad purchase of Grand street property for new passenger and freight depots at about 31 0000 dollars, with 466 000 paid, and condemnations expected on two remaining lots. Freight house to be brick with stone trim, start at Harris Street, evacuations required by spring, plans prepared for erection in Fort Wayne. Also: Al Abbott leaves Troubleshooter post for Baird Electrical sales in Chicago, to travel the New York state circuit.
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Wetash
Grand Street
Edward Raab
Ford
Raab
Calhoun
Cheran
Piana
Cunninghes
Encinger
Wihagh
Harri
Deanera, Rasa & Zollars
Fort Wayne
Read
Cathay
Wessenger
Bluffton
Ind
al Abbott
United Tolenhons Company
Baird Electrical Sypos! Company
Chicago
New York
Allen County Grand Jury Reports Busy Term
The Allen county grand jury reported yesterday as one of the busiest in the history of the circuit court. Over eleven days 125 witnesses were subpoenaed and examined by the sheriff. The jury returned 108 indictments and, with State's Attorney Albert E Thames, conducted a thorough investigation into city affairs with due deliberation and no delays.
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Allen
Albert EL * Thames
Men’s Wayne Knit 25 Black Hose with Silk Figure
Advertisement notes Men’s Wayne Knit 25 black hose with silk figure priced at 12 1 2 cents and STAPLE RAINCOATS Disrocated 20 percent.
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Wayne
Young Men's Suits Sale Roundup
A local sale advertises a range of men s suits priced from 8 to 30 dollars with many sizes and stock listed. Shoppers are invited to choose from 6 to 315 suits across several price points including 8, 10, 12, 20, 25 and 30 dollars.
Knee Pants Half Price Sale Ad
A local ad announces knee pants at half price this week with multiple price points. Straight knee pants in fancy materials sell for half the listed price, including 50c, 73c, 1.00, 1.25 and 1.50 equivalents, with respective sale prices noted.
Wayne Knit Hose Sale At Patterson-Fletcher Co
This week we offer 120 dozen Wayne Knit plain black hose at 12 4c. The Patterson-Fletcher Co sale features high grade garments from leftover stock. We buy up clothing for this sale and present fresh bargains.
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Patterson-Fletcher Co
Children Overcoats Discounted In Sale
Children's auto overcoats are discounted 20 percent. Men's heavy work coats and all heavyweight staple overcoats receive a 20 percent reduction. The ad promotes multiple coat styles at one fifth off in a single sale.
Lorimer seat fate debated amid bribery claims
Washington January 27. Senator Cummins urged removing Lorimer’s seat if bribery tainted votes altered the outcome. He said seven Dyspeptic members of the Illinois legislature may have been involved, and argued corrupt votes should be subtracted from both Lorimer’s total and the poll. Other senators questioned this, debating how to treat adulterated ballots in the Lorimer election.
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Washington
S Nile
Curmagins
Senate
Committee On ‘Privileges and Elections
Lorimer
Iingis Jectslaturs
Bailey
Br. “Cummins
Vort
Mer
Lexan
Borah
Ar. Battey
Tnelder
Texas
Inén
House
Owen Ware
Tartmer
Cummins
Chummins
Zarle
Neneys
Lorimar
Torlmer
Reciprocity debate reshapes tariff talk and party lines
In a detailed Congressional update, lawmakers debate Schedule K and a Canada trade agreement amid tariff tensions. Democrats back the president while Republicans show mixed support, with pivotal votes anticipated in the House Ways and Means and the Senate Finance Committee as March 4 nears.
Boycott Case Thrown Out of Court by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court halted the initial argument in the boycott dispute between Hicks State & Hange of St. Louis and the American Federation of Labor, ruling the issue remained to be passed upon. The court then heard contempt claims against Samuel Gompers, John Mitchell, and Drenit Morrison, finding each guilty and sentencing them to jail pending further argument. Alton B. Parker opened contempt defense, contending parts of the injunction were void and could not punish for alleged violations. The cage’s argument was to conclude Monday.
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Washington
Hicks State & Hange Company
St. Louis
Supreme Court
Uoon
Buck Storn & Rangel Company
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
John Mitchell
Drenit Morrison
Subrane Court of the District of Columbia
Horeote
Alton B. Parker
Bucks Stove & Range Company
Grand Jury Fallout Over Judge Kimbrough in Danville
Vermilion county grand jury defied Judge E R E Kimbrough by refusing to hear certain testimony and issuing subpoenas. Two Chicago reporters, suspected of leaking, were summoned but not held accountable. The panel focused on general lawlessness with little on vote buying as Foreman Woodyard pushes for thorough inquiry.
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Danville
Tan
E.R. E. Kimbrough
Chicago
Mer
Kimbrough
Heving
Ik Waa
Foreman
Say
Woodyard
Wttle
Judge Himbrough
Foreman T Woodward
Revival Meetings and Local Notices From Roanoke News
A Roanoke News roundup reports revival services at Zion United Brethren Church on Fort Wayne road and at the Methodist church, with services beginning two weeks late due to menacing delays. Local social notes cover marriages, school contests, Anda the county superintendent race, property sales, and residents visiting Virginia.
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Roanoke
Ind
Denis
Willing
Wells
Zion United Brethren Church
Fort Wayne Road
Methodist Church
Chester Bailey
Ahobe
Cellpa
Afra
Bistor
Rev
Albright
United Brethren Church
Tomer Scott
Weel Tatton Rintth
Scott Douglas
A. L. Zent
Ars
Earl Rien- Sree
Huntington
Lindeau
Ingeld
Fort Wawne
Jackson Township
Dr. King
Ey Werihtendent
We, Wohlford
Charles Ansons Transurar
Bert. Thorne
Ava Burdoin
Hazel Bell
Wellh County
Bluifton
Robert Maing
Arthur Mains
Huntington County
Robert
James DeArmitt
Democrati
Patte
DeArmitt
Yeats
Tha Duttee
Lattelay
Milton Huffman
Ronnatte
Bic
Lorenzo
Lit
H. Stutthy
Cube
Mentone News brief highlights local visits and reflections
The Mentone News notes numerous visitors and activities across the area. Mrs. Mary Boges rushed to Skrepville for Deon Kiger’s health, Alva and Mabla Howe from South Bend visited Clea Bougle, and Charlee Sears from TH canoe spent time with his mother. Henry 3ollenhour weighs in at Alonzo Muse’s home, John Mentzer’s family hosts Mrs. EM Mentzer from South Whittney, Virgil Nelson visits Mishawaka, and families from Elkhart and Logansport are mentioned. A baby girl arrived January 8, 1911, to Mr. and Mrs. Ignac Jeffries Jr. in this week’s notes.
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Mentond
Ind
Mary Boges
Hove
Deon Kiger
Skhrpeville
Charlee Sears
Dire
Olver Sears
Hera
Ienry
Mishawaka
Atsman and
Elkhart
Wiliam
Are
Ramuel
Jaketon
Ignac Jeffries Jr
Robinson Chapel News Briefs From Indiana Local Notices
Ton 27 Allsg Helen Piegel of Fort Wayne and others visited at various homes including Dr Genren Tay kel and Mr Earl Foltz in Coruna. Sursh and Ela Plom visited Mildred Stellaorn. Wilard Moss and family hosted guests. James Pring and family attended. Deventer and Tonke visits noted. A pot shower honored Simon Galloway and Mrs Belomon Bly, pirates at the Lutheran hospital, Tuesday.
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Jennie
Dorn
Mutineers Condemned to Death in Haitian Trial
Three mutineers condemned to death by a military tribunal in Port au Prince after a trial that charged them with mutiny and the massacre aboard the Liberte. The disaster reportedly left seventy dead or missing as the gunboat sank following an explosion near Port de Paix.
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Bath
Port de Paix
Liberte
Hultien
Tidette
Sersona
Persots
Eaid
Department of the North
Mt As
Death Notices from Crawford Family
Deaths listed for Geraldine Crawford infant at 21 days, Rosetta Sorrell Lindemann, William Clear, Edwards B. Brown with funeral times and locations across city residences and churches. Private services for infant Crawford and public notices for others.
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Crawford
Geraldine C. Crawford
Afr
Clark W. Crawford
West
Williams ‘Street
Faiily
Rolling Mills
Panceat Dero Rees
Rosetta Sor
Nelle
Ite
Gusstave Lindemann
Summit Strost
William . Clear
Mr. J. Clear
Washington Boulevams
Richardson Street
Bethany
Painters Honor Local Delegates at Indiana Convention
At the master Painters' convention in Indianapolis delegates were honored. Olver S. Jones of Fort Wayne became vice president and Clem Junge of Fort Wayne was elected secretary and treasurer of the association.
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Indianapolis
Olver S. Jones
Fort Wayne
Smnlnd
Clem Junge
Port Wayne
Schenk Trial Stirs Up CW in Wheeling
In Wheeling West Virginia Jan 97 jurors listen as Mrs Laura Farnsworth Schenk faces trial amid public and legal motion. Prosecutors and defense discuss bail while Isaac Heyman’s remarks prompt possible contempt charges. Schenk hints at divorce and notes she would not reclaim her husband even if acquitted, as bail and a possible second trial loom.
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Wheeling
W. Vu
Laura Farnsworth Schenk
Dudge
Jordan
Sovi
Isaac Heyman
J. B. Handlan
Zecca
Heyman
Drs. Schenk
Mel x
Schenksis
Hanslen
Memner
John D. Schenk
Laura Farngarth Schenk
Schenk
Mra Schank
Fanna Tomorrest
Fo J 5
Sehenk
Break Up a Cold in Twenty Four Hours Patent Remedy
A reprinted drugstore formula claims to break a cold in twenty four hours. It mixes glycatline and pine oil with sugar for children and adults, touting immediate throat relief and cough cure. The recipe, marketed by Leach Cham Co of Cincinnati, praises pine’s respiratory benefits and dismisses narcotics, urging frequent dosing to clear mucous and soothe vocal organs.
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W. A. Loach
Leach Cham
Cincinneti
Purley
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