Greater Navy and Hotel Scandal Dominate Fort Wayne Update
The week's chatter centers on navy victories, a rumored $1,000,000 hotel deal, and sensational headlines from Washington setting a brisk tone. Consul Morris and Mayor Bergport surface in local talk as Horton's crowd aims to push policy changes. The Hoosier poultry show and catalog plans spark town excitement while economic reviews note warmer weather could revive trade and farming, with regional failures easing.
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United States
Canada
Indiana Pension Grants List Reveals Recipients
Indiana pension awards have been granted to residents including Harry Beckham James Smith Calcb Shepherd John Moore Albert Natt Frank M Reed Erijan W Hummel and others with amounts ranging from 12 to 19 dollars. The notice lists names and payments, reflecting state disbursements to local citizens.
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Indiana
Lick
Harry Beckham
Werner
James Smith
Calcb Shepherd
John Moore
Albert Natt
Frank M. Reed
Erijan W. Hummel
Unclear Names Reported in Disjointed Ledger Item
Fragmentary OCR list shows multiple personal names and dollar amounts including John Lrozet Gerrard Hamil Williams Decker Mark WD Jobe Adam Greenwalt Edward Dickerson James Mount Joh Parker and Nancy Stine among scattered figures. No coherent event or context identifiable.
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Gerrard M. Hamil Jam
Williams Decker
Dp, Dowling
Mark WD
Padd
Mitchell Wadler
Ti Law
Thuy Araud
Jobe Ake
Adam Greenwalt
Edward Dickerson
James If Mount
Joh Parker
Haertam Thwkarnd
Samed Byrter
Janes Aint
May, Bennett
M. A. Armsarah McCrosgan
Ap. Shizuma
Nancy i Stine
Rojestvensky's De Feat Analyzed in Naval Trial
Fragmentary historical account analyzes Rojestvensky's stance after the battle near the ship The Raphael. It discusses orders to scuttle and destroy the vessel if captured, and debates whether Nebogotolf or other commanders should be blamed for the fleet's fate.
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Nicholateit
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Avar Tlyer
Petropaviovsky
Kamchatka
Pacla
United States
Cap Morn
Aurora
Surrender of Nebogatoff deemed disgraceful in naval report
London dispatch recounts a Tokyo correspondent account of the Russian Rear Admiral Nebogatoff’s surrender. The report claims red flags hoisted and sailors waving white flags as Japanese forces destroyed the torpedo boat destroyer. Admiral Rozestvensky reportedly last seen bleeding, with Nebogatov’s surrender called disgraceful and unbelievable amid claims of rusted ships and ample ammunition. The Mikado’s government may permit Nebogatov to return home within days.
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Tokio
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Japanese Advance Holds Ground In Valley of Tsein River
A Russian dispatch to Emperor Nicholas dated May 24 reports that on May 24 Japanese forces began an advance and attacked Russian troops in the valley of the Tsein river about three miles beyond Fenshuo Pass, but the position remained in Russian hands.
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Who Will Build Line To Bluffton Franchises Decided
Glepton Indiana June 2 city council grants two franchise bids for Bluffton line entrance on North Main. Fort Wayne company seeks, with bond offer of 5900 to begin in two months and complete to Fort Wayne within a year. Muncie Hartford & Tork Wayne claim priority, ten days to deposit bond. if not, Fort Wayne rights prevail. Creditors of C C Glass in Columbia City receive 5 per cent of claims.
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Fort Wayne
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Gleppton
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Ely
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Fort Wayne Company
Henry C. Pant
J. M. Barrett
CD. Banmons
Westerly Magley
C. C. Glass
Columbia City
Bon Soap and Polish Items Featured in Cleaning Lineup
A brief listing highlights Bon products including a scouring soap a metal polish and a glass cleaner. The items appear as part of a consumer goods feature outlining household cleaning options.
Bush contract inquiry delays garbage dispute at council meeting
Fatiguing discussion on disposal of city garbage featured the Bush contract with support from the Fort Wayne Federation of Labor urging further delay. Edward Miller urged municipal ownership with figures from European practice while Mr Bush defended the timing. Federation leaders, council members, and citizens debated plant locations and odor concerns, agreeing to a full information gathering period through June 14 before resuming. J J Cronkite and family express gratitude for sympathy after the death of their wife and mother.
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Fort Wayne Federation of Lahor
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Ch Cinnati
Federation of Labor
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East End
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Committee of the Federation
Independent telephono firms debate territory contracts
Representatives of independents in Indiana meet at the New Avenue hotel to discuss toll service contracts with Central Union and the U S Bell. Judge Taylor says the contracts are valid and cannot be abrogated. A new exchange for the disputed territory is planned with a committee including Meellering Fort Wayne Promley Muncie Sale Indianapolis Schirmeyer Decatur Park Portland and other attendees.
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Indiana
Lele
Indianapolis
W. J. Meellering
Fort Wayne
Thomas Promley
Muneie
J. Brook Sale
FE. Schirmeyer
Decatur
Mr. Park
Portland
P. Shgevin Aud
Mr. Stolwed
Indianapolis Home Telephone Company
John Yearling
Peru
J. Y P. Roop
W. TE. Brandenberg
Ela Streeter
Frank Smilth
Lagrange
A. A. Adame
Columbus City
Thomas Bromley
Muncie
H. Brook Sule
Harry Willer
Taylor
Angola
Lewis Signa
North Biighester
FM. Schirmeyer
Dear
Frank _ ‘White
Marion Independents Buy Private Line to Indianapolis
Marion Indiana June 2 Independent Telephone company buys the Wilson and McCulloch private line between Marion and Converse. Plans a long distance toll line from Marion to Indianapolis via Converse and connections to nearby towns where Bell has not acquired control. An office will open and a franchise will be presented to the city council next Tuesday night with a local commercial exchange planned. The Ideal United Telephone exchange sale to Bell blocks Marion residents from reaching adjoining cities using independent phones.
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Independent Telephone Company
Ins
Wilson & McCulloch
Maton
Converse
In- Grandpolis
Bell Telephone Company
Ideal
United “Telephone Exchange
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Bell
Local Death Notices and Funeral Announcements
The death of Charles Close of 429 Putnam Street is reported with funeral services planned for 2 pm today at the residence, led by Rev. Loring. Frederick Leaner’s arrangements shift to this afternoon at Amos Laver’s residence, 2334 Smith Street. The Women’s Relief Corps will conduct flag services at 1:20 pm over Mrs. William Rattlebury’s remains at 191 Broadway, with house services at 2 pm. John McCarthy’s funeral is set for 9:30 am at his residence and 2 pm at the Church of the Precious Blood.
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Women's Relief Corps
William Rattlebury
Broadway
John McCarthy
Gelocs
Church of the Precious Blood
Corner Rod and Gan Club Ground Open For Permit Sunday
No one will be allowed on the Corner Rod and Gan Club ground at the open Sunday without a special permit.
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Rod and Gan
Strikes Boldly for Peace Amid War Talks and Frontline Warnings
Contested discussions on Japan and Russia shape a government stance as observers weigh probable terms. An ambassador notes unclear official signals, Russia’s frontier tension rises, and the likely outcomes hinge on continued conflict and potential peace needs.
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Japan
Ituaska Guild
Russia
Avelaosanur
Count Cosini Dinner Refused by Washington Society
Washington society a short time ago planned a dinner for Count Cosini, the relieving Russian count, but the invitation was declined after a heated exchange. The Count accepted hospitality but canceled the dinner request, amid confusion over intentions and miscommunication about the purpose of the visit and the host’s expectations.
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Wasiington
Washington
Cosini
Wis- Gregthy
Time for Mr Bash to Quit and Local Politics
In Whitley County Republican leaders press an anti Bush stance amid school wage disputes at Park Wage High School. Charles Bush faces opposition as the public debate heats up over the controversial wage issue and market conditions. Peter J. Haynill of Toledo, Ohio voices reader concerns about local politics and leadership.
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Whitley County
Columbia City
Lunte
Lhosen
Charles Bush
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Wayne Day Suit Sale Promises Deep Discounts
Wayne Day advertises a five-lot suit sale with stock moved to a second floor, featuring drastic discounts across price bands from seven to forty dollars. Garments are marketed as never-before-heard-of value with alterations at home, claiming the elegant material alone is worth several times the sale price.
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Berry Cafe Announces Daily Dinner Special
Aug. Moritz, proprietor at 114 West Berry Street, announces an unusually priced dinner for 25 cents served from 11 to 2 daily. The bill of fare includes soup, navy bean, baked chicken, pot pies, mashed potatoes, roast beef with natural gravy, wax beans, short links of beef, browned potatoes, lamb chops, beets, and tea.
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Port Wayne Visitors and Local Schedules Headline
Columbia City resident A A Ailanis visited Port Wayne yesterday along with Mrs W L Benfield and Walter Tenfield and Miss Blakette Penfield from Auburn. Gideons plan a 2:30 PM meeting at Arcade No 11. Dr Lucy Gaylor will lecture on Thank Offerings at Fifth M E church tomorrow night. The Third Presbyterian hosts a new pastor Rev W H Fox and wife. Children’s day exercises set for Sunday at Washington Chapel with a readied program featuring local children. Alexander Olds, son of C J Olds, cut his face severely after a train fall in Chicago. he is visiting his parents. Majestic theatre manager M B Rice announces a Happy HolealeatI company on the road next season. Mr and Mrs Peter Neumann welcome a baby boy. grandfather August Goers divides time between flowers and lullabies. Dr A K Hammond fractures wrist when a hoof struck him. Dk Bert Moolittle sets the fractures. J Tt, ex Equitable Life agent, joins Monroe W Fitzs & Sons and will soon write for John Huwteck Life.
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Columbia City
Port Wayne
W. L. Benfield
Walter Tenfield
Blakette Penfield
Auburn
Aveline
Gideons
Arcade
Lucy Gaylor
China
Suztty
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HL Fox
Presbyterian Church
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Washington Chapel
Alexander ‘Olds
C. J. Olds
Washington Boulevard
Chicago
M. EB. Rice
Majestic Theatre
Mrr
Peter Neumann
August Goers
Paris
A. K. Hammond
Bert Moolittle
Mr. J. Tt
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Monroe W. Fitsh & Sons
Huwteck Life
Easy Task Soap Can Pot Inquiry At 1845 Seventh Ave
Mrs Jamies Shaw of New York City asks where to obtain the Easy Task Soap Can Pot. The note mentions D C Pitch who managed life insurance duties but is overwhelmed, and Mr Tu described as a busy man. The request seeks directions or contact to purchase the product.
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Jamies
G? Shaw
New
York City
Hafner's Malt Bread Advertises at Wayne Hotel Barber Shop
Fragmented ad text touts Hafner's Malt Bread as a standard of experience. Mentions the Wayne Hotel Barber Shop and references to a journal Gazette Want Ad. Unclear phrasing leaves key details uncertain, but highlights a local promotional notice for Hafner's product.
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