Political inquiry and labor unrest dominate Charleston news
Charleston reports detail senator directed inquiries into peonage and immigration laws, a fight over coal shipments to restrain interstate trade, and plans to visit Paint Creek and Cabin Creek mining areas for firsthand conditions. Charles E Boswell of the Labor Argus is jailed on alleged criminal charges related to strike field unrest. a separate Decatur infant dies at home, with funeral arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baral
Senate
Syston
United States
Ted
Marrine
Shields
Kenyon
Francia Feehan
United Ming Workers
Swainson
Charlenton
West Virginie
Paint Creek
Cabin Creek
Charleston
W. Va
Charles TE. Boswell
Libor Argus
Fhomis Haggerty
Tucernational Board
Buited Mine Workers of America
Wes
Boswell
Cabin Creeks
Hatfield
Renia
Decatur Babe
Becker's Lawyers File a Motion for New Trial
Becker's lawyers moved for a new trial in the Charles Becker case at Sing Sing. They argued discovery of new evidence, juror misconduct, and that prosecution witness Schepps was an accomplice, urging the court to grant a new trial in the interest of justice. The motion was presented to Justice Goff with affidavits from Sam Schepps and other sources, and opposed by Frank A. Mass representing the prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Becker
Coryrejedt
Nerman
Érenth
Sing Sing
Supreme Court
Ram H. Haas
Hack & New Tris
Goff
Becker's
Joseph A. Shay
Becker
Sam *Schepps
New York
Cuba
Schegps
Jack Rose
Frank A. Mass
Aetret
Gotham Police Wink at Grime Report Sparks Aldermen Debate
New York reporters say gambling and prostitution are treated as police problems not moral questions. A special aldermanic committee reports police efforts to eradicate vice have been inconsistent, noting the mayor and Commissioner Waldo favored enforcement only in noisy or persistent cases after the murder of Herman Rosen by hired gunmen last July. Former Lieutenant Charles Beelert’s case and calls for stronger action are highlighted in the board’s inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tay
Board of Aldermen
Police Department
Charles Beelert
Herman Rosen
Gaynor
Yolen
Waldo
Car Collision In Rockhill Warrey Streets Report
Dr Pree Leonard drove a car that collided with a wagon at Rockhill and Warrey streets yesterday. No injuries reported, but the car and wagon sustained damage. County superintendent D C McComb and J J Peters attended the Indiana Bankers Association agricultural conference at the Claypool Hotel and returned home last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pree Leonard
Rockhill
Warrey
Qlaypool
Tydiancoells
Decatur News items show local visits and health updates
Decatur Ind. notes list visits by Mrs Joan Seale to Fort Wayne to see granddaughter Eva six years old, and Mrs BLE Kine and Norma visiting with John Rex family. Reports include public meetings, graduations, a Waters and Brokaw reunion, interurban plans, and local travel to Spencerville and Port Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ind
Pearl Werling
al Prable
Wayne
Ft - Mra
Joan Seale
Fort Wayne
Eiva
Wilson Miller
Renin
Charles
Mumma
Union Township
Spencerville
Ohio
United Brethren Conference
Irs
Ble
Norma
Hare
John Rex
Misa Erne Cowan
Mt Ta
Clyde Dicer
Mew
Mra
Steele's Park
Phil Macklin
J. B.anderson
cMrn
A. Dugan
Mea
Theodors Winch
Wayne Ghent
Frances
Frances, Dugan
Lucy Rout
van Wert
Bert Chrinten
Toledo
Chrigten
Margarete Bilin Ani
Charlo
Port Way
Wil
Hamer Street
Calhoun
Pest
Winey
Clemington
Tinea Trnneford
Geriron
Welngy
Ntek
Moorehean
Minn
Las
Moorehead
Wisataver
Dan Niulick
Befere
Vera Cruz
Mia Parenta
Heinse
Gian Stalker
Trafften
Misa Cella Smith
Port Wayne
Floyd Smith
von Buren
Claver Cong
Kite E. Colter
Rhiters
Ripert
Lenk
Ripley County
Visi Veliter
Kroemayry
Tarriet Thame
I. G. Plume
Esata
Svanty-S Reil
Bhat Taoratie
M. Honingana Ehtt Dren
Mies Glenaxs Mangehl
Reme
Misa Anata StHekler
J. A. Royers
Gaver Ralston
Minneapolis
S Bogers
State Board of Health
Mechecaganachqim Elects Officers In Red Man Assembly
Mechecaganachqim No 106 Improved Order of Red Men elected officers at a night gathering. Suchema Albert Millhouse, Senior Bagsmere G H Barrows, Junior Sagamore G H Rack, Collector of Wampum C C Christinsen, Prophet J 5 Walker, Trgltee 1 Kleelamp, Degree Captain J B Waller. Representatives to great council listed. A batch of membership applications was received. Preparations for a large class on June 11 were announced for later release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechecaganachqim
Uribe
Suchema
Albert Millhouse
G. H. Barrows
Sagamore
G. H. Rack
Wampum
C. C. Cheist
Nsen
Walker
Trugtee
Kleelamp
J. B. Waller
Sachema
McNimara
William M. Bruce
W. Jones
C. F.indem
C. C. Charlatensen
H. Habecker
T. Jefferies
W. H. Walker
Woodburn News Editor Announces Marriage
Clyde F. Moon editor of the Woodburn News announced in the Wendy publication his marriage to Ailes Clara FE. Yargy, daughter of Mr and Mrs David Tagzy. The ceremony was performed by Rev CW Oy at the Tart Wayne Able Training acho. Guests included ATT and Mrs C Schlatter and Mrs Catherine Smiley. The couple plan to reside in Woodburn after August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde F. Moon
Woodburn News
Wendy
Clara FE. Yargy
David Tagzy
CW. Oy
Wayne
C. Schlatter
Catherine Smiley
Wrarsaw
Myr
Jacoh Winter
Dantr
Wiz
Gal
Wordburn
Annapolis Cadets Face Actions Over Conduct At Academy
Md June 4 The Annapolis Cadets face dismissal or resignation as eleven members of the class of the Naval Academy near graduation undergo a second physical examination and possible penalties for unsatisfactory conduct. Three others will receive demerits and a temporary halt, with resignations anticipated after graduation. All Nations Unite To Fight Opium Traffic At The Hague gathering, Dr. Hamilton Wright to represent the United States as President Wilson shows personal interest in opium suppression. Turkey, initially absent, is expected to join given its valuable medical uses of opium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Jone
Msl Academy
Elaine
Momus
Charles LO Fours
Obie
Elise Ani An Garaman
Hethe
Washington
the Hague
Hamilton Wright
United States
Wilson
Turkey
Sugar Fight Controversy Drags In Lobbyists Figures
Senate investigation into the sugar dispute widens as officials discuss anti free sugar efforts led by Louisiana growers and industrial magnates. Witnesses list possible lobbyists, subpoena more names, and probe conduct around the tariff and pressuring public sentiment.
Plans for reorganizing the congressional committees
Washington reports early July moves to reorganize the Republican congressional committee. No special delay expected, with Durke Madden and Gerdner frequently mentioned for chairmanship. Chairman Wille and Rep Burke discuss cooperation and a draft action plan by the congressional executives committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Yobally
Durke
South Dakota
Madden
Winds
Gerdner
Massachusetts
Wille
Republican National Committee
Burke
National V
Congressional Committees
Ami
Congressional Executives Committee
Farmer Stimpson Killed by Interurban Car Near Muncie
John Stimpson, 72, prominent farmer of Madison County, was instantly killed when his buggy was struck by an interurban car three miles north of Muncie Indiana. He was hard of hearing and may not have heard the approaching train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
John Stimpson
Giman
Madison County
Stimpson
Local News From Churubusco and Surroundings
Dr M F Meyers hosted sisters Mrs Jacob Litchey and Miss Ava Philly in town. A baby boy was born at the Knoefel home. Jacob Shively returned from Winona after a program there. Misses Lona and Leona Slagle visited briefly from North Manchester. A reward is offered for a missing child’s goat on the Otissity to Green Center road. Several residents from Ligonier and nearby towns visited. The Thimble circle met locally. Raypole moved recently. Fei Seiler heads to Purdue then Fort Wayne. D Thompson to Sioux City on business. Dr J F Criswell may operate on a child. trip by Spider car. Joseph Jetmore seriously ill. George McCoy under doctor care. Mrs Henry Winnebrenner injured but not broken. Perry Ore and Phil Downey to Fort Wayne for business. Mrs J W Dicktson hosting sister. H Hubbard and Martan Stuka praised local sugar beet prospects. Grant Chapman and daughter Helen visited Fort Wayne. James Dorley in Auburn on business. Sunday Journal-Gazette routed late. rural routes affected. John Bryan and granddaughter Beatrice Greenawalt spent day in Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churubusco
Ind
FL M. Meyers
Jacob Litchey
SL. Joy
Ava Philly
Cyclint
Jasse Briggs
Gus Knoefel
Jacob Shively
Winona
Lona
Leona Slagie
Eri
Guy Slagle
North Manchester
Otissity
Green Center
John Foster
Rushbeth Clemons
Novle County
Frank Fisk
Fisk ! Manufacturing
Copany
Chester Nevis
Wil Davis
Ligonier
Marshell Davis
George Bryan
John Bryan
Elmer Carl Raypole
Fei Seiler
Purdue University
Fort Wayne
D. Thompson
Soambis City
J. F. Criswell
William Spitler
Joseph Jetmore
George McCoy
Henry Winnebrenner
Perry Ore
Phil Downey
J. W. Dicktson
North Main Street
Slater
H. Hubbard
Decatur
Martan Stuka
Decatur Journal
Waitley
Grant Chapman
Misa Helen
James Dorley
Auburn
The
Journal- Gazette
Thin City
Carrera
Mlee
Beatrice Greenawalt
Geo, Bryan and
Wits
Waterloo Social Event and Nearby Notices
A Waterloo gathering at Mia Baxter home featured a prayer service and a planned program with vocal duets and readings. Contests awarded prizes to several participants including Missee Dinneng Bhelluy and Besa Hno waller. A marriage license, a library gift, and a sewer contract note were also recorded, with local residents traveling and visiting nearby towns.
City Hall News: Bridge Closure and Repair Delays
City officials warn that the new Coombe street bridge approaches are rope belted and traffic will not be allowed until completion and formal county approval. Machinery blocks the roadway near the north railing portion, creating serious accident risk. The Columbia street bridge repair incident prompted a temporary closure. steel eye beams to replace rusted shoes are awaited and repairs are expected to finish within two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heimen Tapp
Coombe Street
Traffec
Tapp
Columbia Street
Strawberries Displayed on Street Under Warned
Health officials cite multiple violations of the state pure food law for fruit displays outside stores. Dr George McGillie of the health department notes strawberries and all fruit must be covered by glass wood or metal cases. Before filing affidavits he issues a warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George WcGillie
Lie Health Department
Births and Adoptions Listed by Local Families
Born to Mr and Mrs Louis Ceruso 704 Hoagland avenue a son to Mr and Mrs Roy Shuler 1233 Spy Run avenue a son to Mr and Mrs Ernest Ayers 718 Dayton avenue a daughter to Mr and Mrs John Shott 2206 Holton avenue a daughter to Brand Men Chester Meyers 192 Reed street a boy born to Chester Meyers a daughter reported in local notices
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Ceruso
Hoagland Avenue
Roy Shuler
Spy Run Avenue
Building Permits Filed for Several Frame Dwellings
Krukenberg and Garlack filed a permit for a frame dwelling at 2499 Olver Street. Arnald seeks a frame dwelling at 531 Past Leith Street. A frame dwelling at 2711 Lillie Street is listed. Krueger Bros. apply for a frame dwelling at 237 Wildwood Avenue. Total values include 31,300 5,300 92,300 and 2,300 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krukenberg and Garlack
Olver Street
DR. Arnald
Leith Street
Lillie Street
Krueger Bros
Wildwood Avenue
City Hall Notes Cement Sidewalks Complete on Lavina Street
Gallagher and Ryan yesterday completed cement sidewalks on both sides of Lavina street from Fairfield Avenue to Broadway, detailing progress on city infrastructure projects.
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Gallagher
Ryan
Lavina Street
Eairfield Avenue
Broadway
Denny Starts New Train to Chicago
Starting tomorrow the Pennsylvania will run a train from Fort Wayne to Chicago with connections at Columbia City to the Toledo line. It departs Fort Wayne at 6:55 a.m. and stops at all stations to Chicago, returning from Chicago at 2:48 p.m. arriving Fort Wayne at 7:00.
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Denny
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Port Waynes
Cicaga
Columbia City
Toledo
Vandalia
Fort Wayne
Here
Fort Warne
Vice President Receives Honorary UNC Degree
Chapel Hill N C Sune Vice President Marshall was invested today with the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws by the University of North Carolina He delivered the principal address for the graduating class. With Mrs Marshall the vice president went tonight for Knoxville Tenn
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Chapel Hill
N. G. Sune
Marshall
University of North Carolina
Ailieens Wieforn
Knoxville
Tenn
Death of Decatur Resident George Wertzberger
Decatur Ind June 4 George Wertzberger aged sixty four longtime Decatur resident died suddenly this afternoon at the home of his son George Jr on Ninth street from heart and dropsy trouble He lived seven years in Hammond and came here two weeks ago Born Boston Mass July 9 1649 married to Emma Worrel Survived by wife seven children Glarance Baughman George Wertzberger Frank Ghazlon Alva Lawrence Robert Also a longtime member of the German Reformed church
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Decatur
Ind
George Wertzberger
Horn
Ark Avene
Hammond
Emma Worrel
Glaranca Baughman
George Wertenberger
Frank
Ghazlon
Alva
Larerence
Robert
Wertzberger
Ger Iman Reformed Shareh
Mrs Fry Taken to Easthaven Asylum in Decatur
An in sanity inquest held in Blur Creek township found Mrs Lecy B Fry insane from a nervous breakdown. Justice of the Peace WT Hy Stann and others ordered her confined for safe care until transport to Richmond asylum. Mrs Fry, about fifty two, had thirty years of teaching in Chicago schools and came for rest last March.
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Decatur
Ind
Waa
Tom
Mattle Toung
Blur Creek Township
Lecy B. Fry
Justice of the Peace
Hy Stann
Tirs. Miller
Parrish
Rayl
Tee Clarrad
Richmond
Apc
Caicago
Canton Attendance At Beir Family Reunion Planned
From Columbus City Indiana June 4 news notes relatives gather for Beir family reunion at Canton and Ay Mey events. Mr and Mrs Clarenen Bowers of Assumption visiting. Mr and Mrs H Woodworth hosting honeymoon guests. Mrs Evans and family plan canal zone move with future life in view. W F Patton family arriving to visit King household and travel to Waterloo then Colorado for a new home. Mrs Frank Sharp visiting Waterow with mother Mrs Nock Pantene.
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Colum City
Ind
Vince
Tantz
Canton
Clarenen & Bowers
Assumption
W. F. Patton
Salem
Chinetty
Mra
Leis King
Waterloo
Art
Colorade
Colorade Where They Will Make Their Future Home. ‘ Mere
Frank Sharp
Wateaw
Nock Pantene
Americans Aided to Leave Mexico by Government
In Mexico City on June 4, the US government arranged to evacuate more than 200 Americans unable to pay their own passage. The La Mexicana steamer, funded by Red Cross funds, will ferry them from Veracruz or Galveston via Vera Cruz. Most are in Mexico City or interior towns, many refugees from rebel areas. they are not indigent but employed by firms disrupted by unrest. Tempico’s consul has already shipped over 150 Americans from that port.
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Mexico City
United States
Galveston
Vera Cruz
Washington
Red Cross
Tempica
Chat Tomn
Rebels Take Matamoros as Constitutionalists Seize City
Matamoros, a key port of entry, fell to Mexican constitutionalists after hours of battle. Federal defenders ran dry of ammunition and withdrew, leaving rebels in control. The last stand by local garrison and volunteers ended around three this morning after nineteen hours in trenches. Mayor Dr Barragan escaped to the American side in the afternoon.
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Brownsville
Texas
Matamoras
Regulaze
Slanco
Stii
Barragan
Perry Mallahan Leads Window Install in Wehmeyer Block
Kendallville ind June 4 Perry Mallahan foreman of a Diebelle plant crew placed four large plate sash windows in the new Wehmeyer block on West Mitchell street in under an hour with no breakage or loss. A German Lutheran school event at fair grounds featured a 9 to 2 baseball game, plus games and supper. Several local residents and workers are noted, including Alfred Stedeli and Justice Lash involved in cases, and residents visiting relatives or auditing company books. The community reports crops, travel to Syracuse, and plans for a county farmers mutual insurance annual meeting in Attica.
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Kendallville
Ind
Perry Mallahan
Diebelle
Wehmeyer
Mitchell Street
German Lutheren School
Fair Grounds
J. HY
Piel
Merning
Rutes
Claus
Herry Ziebel
Harold Kaiser
Jonn Ortstadt
Harald Siebert
Arthur Flotow
Alfred Stedei
George Harper
DeKala
Noble
Wayne Township
Celie Walters
Blaney
Home
Butlar
Syracuse
Sampson Jegree
Ion Une Worl
Penpinta Izing
BR. C. Mercer
Kent Callyne
Agne
Justice BP
Lash
Cnant
Aldlan
Prank Williams
Avilla
Buzz Celns
L. Tines
Beritnfield
W.claire Simon
R. J. Stewart
Noble County Farmera’ Mutual Insurance Company
Toledo
Elijah Hart
Comparviia
Ynara
Axe
Curtin Harper
A. Fane
Nanville
For Rent Listing at Grena Goese Cottage by Lake
Rental notice appears with incomplete names and dates. It mentions Angola as location and a July to August window. The readable fragments describe a cottage near the lake and a contact at 318 West of Half Piece Work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grena Goese
Lake Dames
Trin Metzger
Angola
Fiars
Police News: Barn Death Report From Vague Claim
A boy reported two dead men in a barn after a passerby saw no movement and a punch was thrown. An officer investigated, found a man feigning death, and resuscitation began before the injured person was taken to a station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaunessey
Dias
Toby
Stedon
Slavin Arrested After Cleveland Mission and Port Wayne Links
Local police learned John Slavin was arrested in Cleveland Tuesday for a scheme involving a suitcase and a $6 money order intended for Virgil Hawkins after leaving his accomplice. Detectives filed a burglary affidavit against Galey Weston, arrested by Patrolman Herkenrider, with Chief Abbott preferring prosecution. Weston’s trial was continued. bond set at $2,000. Also, Pat Murphy, an ex-convict, jailed for three months on intoxication and obscene language charges after a boy refused enticement, pleading his consumption could not endure another term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Slavin
Cleveland
Virgil Hawkins
Port Wayne
Hawkins
Gallce Court
Immei
Galey Weston
Herkenrider
Weston
Abbott
Arthur Dinklege
Tournel-Gazette
Barkenrlier
Dinslage
Omeer Harkenrider
Pat Murphy
Mungovan
Murphy
Police Notes and Missing Youths Reported in City
From a photo button the detective learned identities of thieves who robbed the First tailor Shop on Lafayette Street. Nine bundles of shingles were stolen from Barr and Willace streets with two more on the missing list. Cat Strasser aged 16 years has been absent from 141% Scott Avenue for days, and John Buttemeier age 16 of 3296 Swinney Avenue is the other missing youth. In Washington a Senate finance committee discussed the agricultural schedule and free listing of five stocks and wheat, undecided on oats and buckwheat duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papperlies
Lafayette Street
Chest A. Young
Pao
Barr
Willace Street
Cat Strasser
Scott Avenue
John Buttemeier
Ives
Swinney Avenue
Washington
Senate
Weather Summary and Fort Wayne Forecast
The report outlines general fair weather nationwide except showers in the Missouri valley and southeast. Fort Wayne area forecast calls for Thursday rain likely Friday and a warm to cool pattern across regions. Data includes yesterday's temperatures, precipitation, barometer, wind, and sunrise/sunset times with Palmer as the forecast author.
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Mizxouri
Ordre
Et Se
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