Nickel Plate Enthuses Over Pageant Prospects
Merret Passenger Agent FL P. Parkin of the Nickel Plate railroad reports strong Fort Wayne centennial pageant interest after a trip from Diamond to Nelavue. He predicts huge crowds, with special trains from Hamilton to Fort Wayne on Tuesday and Thursday, June 7 and 8, and notes advertising heightening plans. Extra coaches will be added. Moosehearne band will travel in a special car, and the parade and music will occur Monday and Tuesday evenings with return after events.
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FL P. Parkin
Nickel Plate Railroad
Diammond
Ind
Nella
Dir
Pathin
Hamiltiond
Welock
Fort Wayne
Dinmoy
Painin
Betet Vester
Monreheari
Port Warne
Fort Wayne Men Eye R R Conference and Pay Demands
Fort Wayne workers show strong interest in the railroad workers conference opening in New York City. Eighteen general managers will meet a committee of four from each brotherhood to discuss eight-hour day and pay increase demands. About one thousand delegates attend as the conference costs the brotherhoods an estimated 1,000 a week.
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Fort Wayne
New York City
United States
Railraad
Fifty Auto Salesmen Drive to Chicago in Parade
Special interest rose as a fleet of fifty Simmons Motor Company agents arrived in Port Wayne en route to Chicago. Fifty new 1317 models were shown in two sleeping cars, with a demonstration for Manais and Northern Indiana distributors. The procession stretched in fifty machines traveling westward.
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Port Wayne
Simmons Motor Company
Simmons Motor Car Company
Manais
Indiana
Findlay
Faz Force
Automobile
Chicago
Hurt
Montpelier
Unclear OCR list of workers and job placements
Fragmentary OCR shows a mixed group of men and five women listed with job titles and counts across trades such as cabinetmakers dishwashers housework and porters. The text appears to be a weekly employment report with numerous garbled entries and missing context.
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Onaugh
Furin Haudh
Daborere
Wabash Police Promote Officers and City Officials Attend Convention
Wabash police promote officers including W E Lawhead who transfers to Fort Wayne to fill a vacancy and J A Chris hired as special officer at Peru. Delegates C H Conney and L M Chaney prepare to attend the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen gathering in Denver. Pennsylvania workers await pay today with staggered payoffs at Lafayette Street and roundhouse sites.
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W. E Lawhead
Peru
Fort Waste
Peters
J. A. Chris
Port
Wayne
Grand Lodge of the Brotherhood of Locomova Firemen and Engineers
Donover
Col
C. H. Conney
Farter Lodge
L. M. Chaney
Anthony Logge
Fort Wayne Rail and Industrial Daily Roundup
Paint Foreman James Lewis leads workers repairing under the Wabash tracks at Calhoun Street for centennial preparations. The Pennsylvania Road cites 8380 improvements to subway walls. Wabash adds extra coaches next week for the centennial pageant. Several staff changes, illnesses, and travel notes from General Electric, Pennsylvania shops, and local firms fill the day.
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James Lewis
Wabash
Calhoun Street
Pennsylvania Road
Fort Wayne Centennial Big Celebration Program Outline
The outline for Fort Wayne’s centennial celebration lists daily events from June 5 to June 10. Highlights include industrial expositions, hippodromes, parades, band concerts, a great Fort Wayne historic pageant, home-coming activities, a Taft appearance and dedication, and concluding exhibits and performances each day through closing.
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Port Warne
United
Rand
Mme-Fort Wiene
Taft
S. M. Ralaton
Woman's Building
Anthony Hotel
Kort Wayne Matoric
Kort Wayne Industropl
Veet
Fairfield Avenue
Ail Dar
Kurt Wayne Exposition
Lightning Strikes Two Buildings in DeKalb Co
AUBURN June 2 This section of the county was hit by a severe storm early this morning striking two buildings on the Waint farm in Wilmington township. Both structures burned to the ground before the family reached them, with farm implements and two head of stock perishing. Insurance covered the building and contents with DeKalb County Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance. The home of Howard Krise in Concord township was struck by lightning but did not catch fire, causing only roof damage and related losses.
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Auburn
T Io County
Wilmington
DeKalb County Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Howard Krise
Concord Township
Centennial for Sale Flags at The Boston Store
A garbled 19th century clipping notes funds raised for Winona relief, with donations from William Jennings Bryan and Mr Chapman. Bryan contributed 6000 of his 10000 Winona stock, and Chapman sent a 1000 check. The piece references creditors, relief efforts, and a distress status amid a city event.
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Boston
Wm. Hahn & Co
Warsaw
Tune
William Jennings
Winona
Mirs
W. TD. Prasen
Notice B of R members No 136 funeral cancels lodge
There will be no lodge Sunday afternoon due to the funeral of Mrs G D Spahr. L J Christman, president.
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G. D. Spahr
L. J. Christman
Kendallville Graduation Exercises Highlight Tonight
Kendallville residents will witness the annual graduating exercises at the city schools. The program promises refreshed school leadership and renewed community support as students prepare to receive diplomas.
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Kendallatlin
Kendallviln
Felson
Kendallville
Toonight
Nature at Her Best in Glacier National Park
Fragmented text describes Glacier National Park scenery and wildlife observations. Mentions glaciers, gardens, and park features with unclear attribution. Provides contact details for a hooklet offer and a Chicago address for further information.
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Glacier National Park
Centennial plans and community events dominate local notes
President Millis of Hanover College will speak on A Fit Abin with graduates and faculty praised for the auspicious event. The report lists numerous graduates and preparatory course students, alumni banquet details, births, marriages, and community happenings amid a busy Fourth of July centennial planning period.
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W. A. Millis
Hanover College
Pern Lucile Keith
William 5Ia
Tba Tulin W. LeRue
Viera PF. Rider
Reuben H. Adams
Murial Lucile Waterhouse
Seva Lotains. Thompson
Elizabeth Alleen Sham
Selmi J. Wert
Myr Tosump Jlon
Waltar Pag Mov
Tadonel
Sainte Merkitg
Ratoh Lial
Merle Wolf
Karin Rose MO
Petter
Maynard
DeVoe
Charles DuVan
Goshen Wyht
Manters
Truliabapolis
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Gerhoes
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Ed Lash
Raspabofor
Redmond
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Alton
Fara
John Forker Jr
Mes
John Parker
Itil Migs
Hal Crasser
Italin Gilrear
Allen Jawnanip
Thes Goon
Bali
Milew
Parkins
Patten Charles
Kendallville
Ditisnapalls
Ada Shea
Berteeh
Baby
Marty
Wise
Dr. Green
Mbo
Atrion
Serra
Mike
Ripe
Rasres
Kabonm
Hve Mayar
Scenfteeninge Sulien
Vardar
Lagrange News LACAN CHS Community Notes
In a scrambled social column from Lagrange area, residents report visits and travels. Russell Driver and Willing O Conner are noted travelers with family updates. Mrs Gutl Curry and Mrs Huebert attend gatherings in Michigan and Michigan relatives visit in Toledo.
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Sun
Hevnn Mermbers
Ie Lathurma
Ani Ilends
Trowbridite
Danton
Ami F
Hoslie Ehylers
Shake Up in Columbia City Police Force
In Columbia City a rise in discontent spreads as night officer Milo Yonta resigns without reason and others face scrutiny. Authority shifts occur with Yonta handing duties to Frank J. Myers and Tenac Swight as interim night officers while a regular appointment is sought. Residents criticize policing actions and salaries as calls rise for force reform and potentially higher pay.
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Columbia City
Volumbia
Haan
Rogal City
Knowlng
Milo
Mido" Yonta
Elts
Offleius
Yonta
Vontz Haa
JT. Myers
Tenac Swight
Tirteen
Sheel
Shila
Brimfield Promoters Aim to Aid Patrons Tonight
Brimfield Ind June 2 patrons urged to turn out for a good cause as promoter efforts promise value. W M Trumbull of Toledo visits Miss Faud Faux at home. Collision between two cars caused minor injuries with passengers dumped from a wheel wreck they were not seriously hurt. girls receiving care later as trains sent to their aid.
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Brimfield
Ind
W. XM. Trumbull
Toledo
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