Fort Wayne Letter Page Fragments Reflect Local Issues
The readable text shows garbled columns with subscription notes and political commentary. Mentions include Glenn Curtiss, Central Americans, Port Wayne, Chicago, and local figures like Kendrick Madson, Colne Wills, and Secretary Ballingoy. The piece hints at public debate over infrastructure, waterways, harvest preparations, and newspaper exposure debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beveridga
Toledo
Port Wayne
Glenn Curtiss
Paver
Kendrick Madson
Tolan
Chiengo
Indiana Dem defeat and Taft era politics in unrest
Indianapolis correspondents discuss rumors of Thomas K Marshall for president and the Democratic defeat in Indiana. The piece notes national tensions, possible shifts away from Taft administration, and calls for continued political effort amid economic and civic debates. It mentions public sentiment as well as proposals for river and harbor appropriations and industry interests in the state.
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Thomas K Marshall
Indiina
Indianapolis
New Yorke
What Bryan Said to Governor Harmon during the Campaign
A damaged OCR fragment shows a dated political argument about William Jennings Bryan and Governor Harmon. It discusses convention support, nomination prospects, and party strategy, including references to Democratic and Republican lines and potential candidates. The text is fragmentary but centers on campaign tactics and leadership expectations.
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Bryan
Harmon
Elevation work set to begin next week in city plans
Pennsy and Wabash companies promise track elevation starting next week after a conference with the board of public works and Mayor Grice. Work will raise two north tracks of the Wabash and two south tracks of the Pennsylvania, near Calhoun Street, with streets temporarily closed. Officials say completion of preliminaries and track changes will take about three weeks, with rapid progress once begun.
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Pennsylvania
Hugin
Casholin Street
Uable
Calhoun
F.C. Sullivan
W. S. Duingy
Warbaxh
Bnelker A
Blind
Culhoun Street
Fairfield Avenue
Heard of Public Works
Whlut
Hawt
Railroad Canning
Heller Purchases Daily Democrat Stake In Decatur
May 31 Decatur Ind. J M Heller purchases majority stake in the Daily Democrat and Daily Democrat chain, with two thirds of the plant's assets rescued by J G Glinglum, a farmer owner. Heller, long associated with editor Elfingham and veteran at the paper, assumes management but no other changes are announced.
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dayrnal-Gazatie
Decatur
Ind
Depatie Pettnems Company
Iin
Dally Ae
Elfingham
Ofc
Daily Democrat
Vetana Town
Uinraughty
Fae
Nl Departmente
Ehimeter
Managamnet
A Fisherman’s View From Angola on Lakes and Rights
A faded Angolan note discusses the region’s 190 lakes and the early days of settlement, recalling local fishermen, children at play, and the impact of external sport anglers. It laments loss of access and land rights as competing interests threaten traditional practices and livelihoods.
Decatur News Miniature Memoir of Local Notables
Adrian Buckmaster presides at Minster event in Decatur with family guests from Fort Wayne and Marion. The gathering honors Mrs Minune Buckmaster and marks birthdays, with a large turnout including Ruth Sianan and Ruth Lutz from Oxford. Nearby couples wed, dances planned at Jer Klontanathee hall, and several residents travel home after visits or graduations.
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Journal-Gagette
Decatur
Mit
Adrian Bueke
Ovid Uiekionates
Ae Frente
Chile
Mradicot
Mra
Teneter
Hartuun Stugley
Alfa
John Magley
Taut Rownhig
Mae
gAltre
Troughton Tar
Auris
Wayne
Frutendnae
George
Rhu
Ceylon
Alram
Guy
Marion
Ator
Bnoralt
Tuck- Malok
Tha Grog
Raat Angie
Lutz
Oxford Volleme
Oxford
Mise
Ruth Sinan
Hora
Aa Gummer
Misa Tatle
Htor
Will
Misa Finevor
Vin Wert
Nuh
la Effy Chane
This
Eliy
Lela
Foe
Te Carelore
Ella
Dincen
Jer Klontanathee
Flyin Jones
Mea Whitin Torker
Voniel
Kimme
Cpat
Horne
Hinaton
Roma Ae MT
Mes Fu
Puray
Marion WWII pact impacts local sports season
Fragmentary report notes Lige Davis broke a thumb during a game at Marion yesterday. The breezy garbled lines reference amateur play and a season impact but lack clear names, dates, or outcomes beyond the injury.
Paragon Company Moves Into New Quarters With Banquet
One hundred Paragon Manufacturing employees were entertained at a banquet by owner Mr. M. C. MacDougal at the Alt Heidelberg Hotel. The company has moved into new quarters in the Evans block on East Berry Street, with extensive space for offices, stock, sample rooms, cutting rooms, sewing machines, and storage. A large sprinklered building provides modern factory conveniences for manufacturing women’s shirt waists shipped nationwide and to Canada.
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Paragon Manufacturing Company
M. C. MacDougal
Alt Heidelberg
Erand Block
Hast Berry Street
Barratreet
Paragon Conionly
Sinter
Canada
Fort Wasne
Assistant Auditor Of South Bend Interurban Resigns
Decatur Journal notes assistant auditor of the South Bend Interurban, AThort Batterhatnrich, resigns after four years as a trusted officer overseeing passenger and freight traffic for the Kort Wayne and Springfield Railway. He plans to join Chicago South Head Northern company as indalatant midder, with the move expected soon and greeted with regret.
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Journal-Ganetie
Decatur
Jnl
Mily
Chienga South Head
Priliy le
Rad IL Waal
Kiferbeinrich
South Bend
Mrs Barney Bricelin Sees First Ball Game
Mrs Barney Bricelin of Plitwourg attended her first baseball game yesterday afternoon at the Payton Park. She spoke of the experience with pride despite interruptions and the crowd, while her husband John had left his attendance earlier in the day.
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Barney Bricelin
Dbricelin
Plitwourg
Winplra
Tirleetitt Hind
Uae
Bricalin
Merial
Volen
Eliacua
Kerma
Iernal
Bricelin
Dodge Manufacturing Co. issues $1,000,000 non taxable 6% preferred stock
Dodge Manufacturing Co of Mishawaka Ind offers $1,000,000 of non taxable 6 percent preferred stock backed by $3,167,852.07 in productive assets and over $1.1 million surplus. The issue aligns with a large factory expansion plan and safeguards including a contract guarantee, asset pledge, and $1.5 million fire insurance. Institutions across Indiana back the offering.
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Dodge Manufacturing Co
Mishawaka
Ind
Dodge
Indiana
Dodge Manufaciucity Company
Lost on Ancient Game Lures Chicago Man
Louis Mann, arriving in Chicago, is pickpocketed near South Canal Street and West Monroe Avenue. A stranger offered to share a counterfeit honeycomb bait, demanding $50 but Mann consented to $25 before recovery. The ad ends with a recruitment notice for Company D, Third Infantry, at the Armory on Main and Harrison, Friday night.
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Ghleneo Americie
Bill Amny
Fort Wayne
Tnd
Mann
Chicago
South Canal
Third Infantry
Armory
Corner Main and
Harrison
Watson and Pontius Theft Case Faces Mercy Request
In a London case, Watson blamed for robbery after Mrs. Pontius reported a missing pocketbook with 24.20. Police found a revolver, cash, and a pocket with a gold ring tied to a hot Bray restaurant signature. Watson admitted guilt but sought mercy, with the jury viewing him as an ordinary sneak thief.
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Yorkel
Eftien Wills Wartaen
Mr. Pontias
Hhin
Komme & and Meetster Mnd
Hot Bray
Watson
Saga
Palve
Local Clergy Histories Mark Era of Change in Early 1900s
Fragmentary passage recounts a North Indiana Conference cleric appointment in 1908 at Market Indiana, noting leadership shifts, a marriage in Akron, and a move to Fort Wayne with references to W. Ikeiman and Jamontown New York.
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North Indiana
Gustar
M. E. Churett
Harket
Ind
Akron
Tia Place
Ihekiman
Jamontown
N.Y
Supposed Friend Ingrate Involved in Early 1900s Incident
Police were called to 550 Kilnatrd Avenue near Ra last night to find A C Pontius guarding Charles Watson of Geneva, suspected of robbing Pontius's house. Watson held at police headquarters. Pontius to appear in city court. Witnesses say Pontius was an employee of the Fern Valley Traction Company and was invited out after.
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A.C. Ponti
Kilnatrd Avenue
Ponthis
Charles Watson
Geneva
Watron
Pontius
Ceurt
Fern Valley
Ponting
New Uniform Rules For City Car Men Published
Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Transit Company adopts new uniform rules affecting all lines including Fort Wayne, Wabash, Penn, Lagas Sport and Lafayette. General Manager G B Emmangs and Superintendent Pink Wardy compiled a neat pocket manual, distributed to motormen and conductors, mirroring rules examined earlier that winter by Mr Hardy.
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Fort Wayne
Wabash Valley
Warna Wabash
Penn
lagas+ sport
Lafiyatte
Alno Bank of Mites
G. BD. Emmangs
Pink Wardy
Tima
Pen Healy
Hardy
Ee club house almost Maumee melted at Lake James
Taken from a fragmentary notice describing spring developments near Lake James. Resorts and club houses are rising on the lake shore, with summer cottages under construction by Mr. H. L. Prev en, awaiting occupancy soon. Locals expect renamed roads and new seafront amenities along the lake.
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EE Club
Maumee
Lake James
Anabor
Tha Laio
Youse
New Mr M E Pastor Arrives Today
The Rev U M Hinl, newly named pastor of Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church, succeeds the late Rev William Pape Terran. He will begin his duties this week with a prayer service this afternoon. Hinl previously led the Methodist Episcopal Church in Pennville Indiana.
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U. M. Hinl
Aq Paliet
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Elarch
Lnte
William Pape Terran
Allen Hursh Recovery Reported After Illness
Allen Hursh is described as recovering from a serious illness with friends noting steady improvement over days. The report cites support from associates and mentions medical opinion that he will eventually return home, with anticipated return to normal life in the near future.
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Allen sHarah
Depny
Tar County
David ML Sphadier
Frianda
Nydonk
Murad
Woman's Society
St Mary's Club Enjoys Big Outing at Park Grove
The St Marys Club held a weekend gathering in the park grove near the river, with members camping by the barn. They were entertained by local officials and dignitaries including A Hulcors and Korto Royally, as they toasted a successful outing. Names include Henry Mare Un, Pisin Kunte, Joseph Zuber, Christian Bohister, Edward Baugh, Nery Milla, A C Niermann, Feed Unger, John Becker, Henry Baugh, Alexander Goundr, and Ben Weaver.
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Waakington
Tony
Bern
Karke
Otal
Henry
Mare ‘UN
Korte
Pisin Kunte
Joseph Zuber
Chrialian’ Bohister
Edtward Baugh
Nery ‘Milla
A. C. Niermann
Feed Unger John Becker
Henry Baugh
Alexander Goundr
Ben Weaver
Special Ward Proposed for Consumptives in County Infirmary
Dr Tinkhant Urood urges a special ward at the county infirmary to segregate consumptives from other patients. He notes immediate need for four beds and warns current space risks cross infection as tubercular patients lack funds for hospital care. County commissioner action urged to fund expansion and modern treatment methods.
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Tinkhant Urood
Sinisla
Winkham
Tink~ Ham
Wanted Ben Hur Souvenir Auburn Box Office
A brief notice seeking a Ben Hur souvenir for Auburn fans. The item will be paid for at the Majestia theatre box office for one dollar.
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Auburn
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Colne Wills
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Treasury
Clyle
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Ciuizrewman Cline
Sennlor Beveridge
Auscau Braga
Pla
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Tartar Democracy
Réxpanaihta
Ag Toung Corporation
Neviata
John FR Melenot
Premara
Tia
Rayer
Pennsy
J. H. Heller
Corporation OF
Decatur Democrat
Angola
Baliar
Janie
Ania
Inka
Irborsit
Powera
Tne
Decatur News
Lige Davis
Macdougal
FORGE
Paragon Company
South Bend Interurban
Fane
Moderna
Tri-State Loan & T. Co
Ft. Wayne
Louis Mann
Mads
Stalon
Patice
MM. E. Pastor
T. M. Hill
Trinity M. E. Church
Allen Hursh
Episcopal ‘Church
Quicksail
Innes Street
Geean Vayaga
New York
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Straits of Magellan
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Aetna
Chinda Tavis
Tiraguay
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Wolfard
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Summers
Supreme Court
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