Local News Roundup and City Council Notes
City reports editor Mr C H Billet travels to Michigan for vacation. Fort Wayne Nickel company stock fully paid and distributed now values over 1.041 million dollars. A conference among city officials eyed on maternal electric wiring inspection ordinance. Forest Park sewer project to be reviewed by the board of works with possible new resolution. Police found a boy named Sat Palmer at Defence, returned him home. He aimed to visit Portland to see his uncle and had been fishing along streams in Cane Cod area.
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C. H. Billet
Logansport Tribune
Michigan
Tehuabean
Fort. Wayne
Salome Dancer Maud Allan to Appear in Autumn Season
The New York press reports Maud Allan, the London sensation known for Vision of Salome, will tour the United States under new management this autumn. Percy Williams and Martin Beck confirm Allan’s arrival from Europe on the Mauretania, with a September or October debut planned, amid lingering unconfirmed links to Maud Durant.
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Row Tork
America
Maud Aflan
London
Percy Williams
Crentt
Martin Beck
Orpheim Cikentt
Europe
Mauretania
Misa Allan
Newt Joint
Salome
Maud Allan
Maud Durant
Theodore Durant
San Francisco
Miss Allan
absolutimi@ity
Presa
Ethan Danted
Starlus
Governor Comer Tour Pleases Strikers In Birmingham
Governor Comer accompanied by Mr Gomer and daughters toured mineral camps and soldiers camps in Birmingham. He expressed belief that the district would soon end its trouble and urged patience. He warned state troops must not depart Alabama for any encampment before two weeks.
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Birmingham
Ale
Comer
Gomer Ara
Chat Fa
Boont
T H
Alabama
Want Ads Tale of Style and Cleaning Lures Readers
Journal Gazette readers encounter a quirky ad column praising laces and fabrics with odd spelling and playful claims. It highlights cleaning myths, soap brands, and fashion notes while urging readers to restore fabrics to a new look.
Sunday School Picnic at Swinney Park
The Sunday school of the English Lutheran Church of the Redeemer will hold its annual picnic at Swinney park on Wednesday afternoon and evening. Children should meet at 1 o'clock. Ice cream and refreshment stands will be run by Paul Grim and others. fish pond by Mrs. Thomas Baxter and assistants. Music by the Citizens' band. Various local residents and guests are noted for recent visits and events, with many readers mentioned in social notes and birthday celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
Swinney Park
Paul Grim
Herman Meyer
John Dudolphson
John Glazer
Edward Sproat
Thomas Baxter
Clara Klett
Bill Vérgens
Prank Ritchie
Earle Fisher
Sulver
Carl Spiegel
William Kimmel
Charles Prange
Irs
David Gehring
Gotten Lindemann
Paul Grin
Theodore Tiabn
Elinafé Riggels
Baward Cook
Fred Stahlayt
Citizens’ Band
Aging Whitley County Pioneer Struck Down
The venerable Afron Hore, longtime Jefferson township resident, collapsed in his dooryard Saturday morning. His daughter found him unconscious. Dr White of Laud treated him and restored consciousness. Hore showed improvement but remains in fragile condition with left side weakness evident.
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Columbia Cthy
Tha
Afron Hore
Jefferson Township
Una
OR White
Police News Highlights From Downtown and Stations
Police report Frank Fitzgerald jailed after being ejected from a downtown saloon where he allegedly used a barroom key to visit guests and drink. Officers also detained Garrett’s suspect at Interurban Station amid threats and a gun, while a wanted couple from Ling city fled by Pennsylvania train to Chicago, leaving luggage behind. Additional arrests include Fernwald and Louis Leper for drunkenness and assaulting relatives, plus a missing gold watch and initials B E R found in a train setting, with a reward for return.
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Frank Fitzgerald
Jwik
Toc
Dickson
Garrett
Alp Marie
Prancis Kang
Jost
Ling
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Ohio
Sherman King Remembrance At Wawasee Lake
Sherman King beloved Wawasee resident and longtime state legislator aide is remembered by friends. He owned two cottages at the lake and hosted visitors with hospitable entertainment, earning him a reputation as the life of the Wabash row. The community notes his active public service and personal generosity.
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Agi
Sherman
Take Wawasee
C. GC. Cowsill
Watuish
Henry
Bettit
Unite
Shall
Ervbods
Sherman King
She Lake
Visi
Cowell
Petit
Binghy
Wawasee
Lake Waganer
Rested for Assault on Automobile Driver in Angola Court
Lowell Deller of Scett wwe ship was arrested on a warrant sworn by Shirley Coy of Ubiseles and arraigned in Squire Barmsay's court on assault and batter charge. The case stemmed from a dispute after Coy and his family rode in a car that hit a rut, leading Deller driving a jiwagon to demand Coy move his vehicle. Coy refused, words were exchanged, and Deller tore Coy's clothes and insulted him. Coy filed a complaint as Deller went to court an hour later. The damages were $3.85, paid by the defendant.
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Wisy News Bureau
Angola
Levening
Lowell Deller
Scett Wwe
Shirley Coy
Ubiseles
Squire Barmsay
Young Coy
Andrely Coy
Deller
Cor
Coy
Bullets Found In Woman Dead Body Near Conllfort
A body identified as Mrs Stella TSpeshuett was found on railroad tracks near Conllfort New York with bullet wounds. Police report two shots were fired as the train passed. a day or later the woman was wounded three times by bullets. Authorities hunt for August Shertardy, nephew or her father, who may know something about the crime.
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Raskensicl
Stella Tspeshuett
Conllfort
August Shertardy
Warnin
Hey
AFT IS NOW A UNION MAN
Hot Springs Virginia July 18 Judge William Howard Taft travels to Cincinnati to be notified as a presidential candidate. He will receive election notice as a member of two labor organizations and has joined the International Society of Steam Shovel Workers with Chicago leader fd. dap as president. Taft influenced union membership, with duties outlined and possible early departure for Cincinnati. Weather chief Willi Alors to attend tomorrow.
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Hot Springs
William Howard
Art
Cincinnatt
Te Republican Party
Labor Organisation
International Soviety of
Fd. Dap
Chicago
Taft
Panama
Cincinnati
Tutt
Willi Alors
Weather Bureau
Moore
Germantown
Justice General IE
Corbin
Mrs. Corbin
Tart
July slump belowrails and merchant concerns
July is the dullest month for trade as merchants report weak buying and railroads face rate and wage debates. Mr. Clatlin voices a merchant perspective, supporting some rise in railway rates to offset decade of price increases while freight gates shrink.
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Clatlin
Askeed
Np Railway
Higher rates favored to prevent wage hits and keep commerce flowing
The writer argues that amid idle gains and high indoor costs, utilities should allow fair returns on investment. Between raising rates and lowering wages, higher rates reduce price shocks, preventing strikes and idleness, ensuring merchants can stock and sell more goods for broader employment.
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Indor
Wales
Wages Rise in 1907 as Prices Jump Across Food Articals
Washington reports average hourly wages in 1907 rose 3.7 percent from 1906 while regular weekly hours fell 0.6 percent and employment edged up 1 percent. Food prices across 30 items climbed 4.2 percent, reducing purchasing power slightly. wages remained highest in eighteen years, with notable gains in cotton goods and paper products.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor
Wot
Bessemer Stepl
French Picnic a Big Success for French American Society
Over 8,000 attended the Centilere park gathering yesterday as families joined the French American Society picnic. Members, including city and county notables, enjoyed French songs, polite welcomes, and entertainment from amateur and professional artists. The event ran from morning till late afternoon with a lively array of activities.
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Centilere Park
Iria
New England
Mornine
Eering
Y M C A Boys Near End Of Far Ahead Trip
The Y M C A boys push toward completion of their long journey with relays run overnight. A message from Cram Mayer Melleran of New York to Mayor Busse of Chicago indicates the mission will reach Chicago by tomorrow afternoon as they cover about 1000 miles at a brisk pace.
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Cleveland
Cram Mayer Melleran
New York
Mayor Busse
Chicago
Mession
Ham
Mshors
New Road Planned Between Ligonier and Ta peker
Goshen Democrat reports plans to build a new road between Ligonier and Ta peker. Civil engineer George H. Binkiey and Harry Greene of Ligonier travel on an auto trip to relay information. Construction aims to begin soon and be completed before next winter with sufficient funding expected.
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Goshen Democrat
LaGrange
George H. Binkiey
Harry Greene
Ligunler
Rnihe
Parisian Sage Dandruff Cure Offer Promised
The Giroux Mifin Co of Buffalo offers Parisian Sage with a money back guarantee if it does not cure dandruff or itching. It claims to remove scalp odors, cool and whiten the scalp, and improve hair appearance. A testimonial from Lottie Heal praises the product after one use. Parisian Sage sells for 30 cents a large bottle at Meyer Bros Co or by express from Buffalo New York.
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Giroux Mifin Co
Buffalo
Jasper
Saxe
Lottie Heal
Hapeavence
Rochester
N.Y
Meyer Bros. Co
Express
Girnux Mig. Co
Buitalo
Woman Found Dead in Bed in Dropsy Heart Failure Suspected
Abs. Clara Herbst 32, widow of Charles Herbst, was found dead Sunday at 6 am by her sister Mrs Edward Brown at the Browns' home where she stayed. Coroner Keeler has not issued a verdict but suspects heart failure brought on by dropsy. She had long been troubled by dropsy, recently reported better. Death appeared due to heart failure connected to chronic dropsy. She leaves her mother Mrs Rachel Waite and three brothers in Kansas and Indiana. Funeral plans to be announced.
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Abs
Clara Herbst
Charles Herbst
Ther Kister
Edward Brown
Keeler
Herbist
Ste
Brown
stre_ Edward Brown
Tichardsan Avenue
Rachel Waite
Wis Start Falk
Benjamin Fale
Kansas
John Walk
Wells County
Indiana
Wonderful Growth of Decatur Library Report
The Decatur public library releases its second annual report by Librarian Alisssere Moses showing 1356 readers, 331 added this year. Circulation rose with April, August, September, and other months totaling 8493 books. government books excluded. Juvenile books added numbered 270 with 66 gift volumes, supported by private subscriptions and strong newspaper and magazine offerings. The library board includes Elizabeth Garrison president L G Elmsham president H B Heirr secretary B L K Ehingey treasurer and C D Levee. Blacklurn oversees Sunday operations after Miss Jessie Blossom left for Fort Wayne.
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Kist News
Bersut
Decatur
Via
Alisssere Moses
Decatur Public Library
Lars
Act
Palmas
Suny
Murchers
Gift Hanks
Lbrary
Elzabeth Aerrisom
L. G. Elmnsham
HB. Heirr
K Ehingey
C.D. Levee
Ine Kirsch
T. ©. Cortett
Jessie Blossom
Fort Wayne
Captain Henry M'Crea Dies in Brooklyn Lob
Captain Hilary Metrea of the United States Navy, formerly in command of the battleship Georgia during the North Atlantic cruise, died in the Brooklyn naval hospital from brigthy disease. Born in Logansport, he was seventy five, served since 1886, and had been in Anapolis earlier.
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York
Hilary Metrea
United State Pays
Georgia
Pacific Coast
Naval Hospital
Brooklyn
Meren
Aml Waz
Logansport
Smith Valley Narrowly Escapes Devastating Fire
Indianapolis June 19 The village of Smith Valley twelve miles south of the city faced near total destruction as a $200 fire consumed the timber yard of Rush and Paddock. Over 500 residents from Smith Valley and neighboring towns Greenwood Waverly and Southgore joined in hours of effort to prevent further spread. Several small houses were also destroyed by the blaze.
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Packard Music House
Calhoun St
Fort Wayne, Ind
Obison Park
Williams
Weston
Shields and
Roberts Lasse
Willard, Mitchell
McCarthy Lours Bennett
O. & N. Pharmacy
Miss Emanuel Ghemist
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Airdome
Pacard
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Primrose Minstrels
Marie Clark
LA Crandall
Frank Jones
Marie
Sweet Sisteen
City News
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Admiral Cottee
Journal-Gazette
Pocety
William Wallice Whiteloc
Tn Singles
Lafayette Courier
Lewis M. Elis
Mary J. Murdoch
Port Wayne
Toledo
Lillian Burkle
Bort Wayne
Amelial
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Charles C. Honeck
Baby
J. W. Kaneel
Sadie Wolf
Am‘bey
Marlon
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Clara Smith
Willvale
Ind
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Yester
M. C. Benson
Misses Shuman
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Cecelia Feist
Lena Allerton
Tie Didier Epent
Barberlake
Pierceton
Coumbla Cl
Aisa Anna Rochall
Hertford City
John Nell
Rame-Cly- 1
R. Barris
B. Moody
Birs. G. FP. Henderson
Tra. C. Broiynaberger
Boone
Chester G. Schlefer
Ne Long
Vawter Park
Tile Wefei
720 High Street
M. M. Co. Club
Ollie Stomke
Fmm Ripple
Dizzle Breuckenberg
Herman
Misses Kruse
Lisetta Hamseth
Clara Meyer
Minnie Meyer
Sophie Hradtmiller
Clara Stellkorn
Emma Buhr
Minnie Brandt Willer
Clara Knite
Messrs
Henry Rabmen
Augusta Hemseth
Bob Gerken
Will Remensehnidoe
Hermen Buhrm
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Emil Schafer
George Geerkén
Theodore
Louis Redenbeck
John Meyer
Wht Buhr
Adoipn Meret
Wil Moeteling
Charles Hallion
Lydia Berning
Millie
Katherina
Emota Geerken
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Lucia Leta Esther Buker
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Edna Reckatt
Ade Roebuck
Agnes Gillie
Lizzie
Tilie Fuehling
Dena Roeenbeck
Lizzie Calahan
Emma Bradtmiller
Joseph Delegrange
Miss Mas
Hanor
Ihnen
Hoffman
Euntee
Frahnes Battin
Jace Martin
Agnes Ordo
Svubbin Coy
Lilly Tim
Adda Soraciaia
Satomay
Br. FL
Sterliun
Alina Moody
Ema Maree
Mabele Aia
Whitley
Police News
Fernwald
Louis Leper
B. R
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Cedar Point
Maumee Avenue
Auto Wreck
AFT
Steam Shovelees’ Organization
Eailor
Raensura
Yorao
Madge
Givin Lelow
Higer
Woney
Meyer Bros Co
Drobay
Decatur Library
Henry M’creadies
Smith Valley
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