Fort Wayne Traction Bid Fails Over Calhoun Main Site
An offer of 35000 for the Hattersley Building at Calhoun and Main failed when owner Alfred Hattersley refused. Fort Wayne Traction Company sought the site for a downtown passenger station and offices, noting rising property values and public convenience. The deal would have included 6 percent interest from purchase and resold value since the Merger estate sale.
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Fort Wayne
S. B. Fleming
Fort Wayne Traction Company
Calhoun and
Main Streets
Aleuwner
Alfred Hattersley
Traction Company
Merge
Fleming
Mr. Hattersley
Hattersley
Traction Vines
Nc Convenience
Cleveland
Swank case rules deed invalid. guardian seeks 90 acre farm
Mason Swank’s guardianship suit to recover 90 acres in Pleasant township from a deed to the Universalist church ends with Judge O Rourke ruling in favor of the defendants. The court finds Christian Swank liable for the conveyance though questions of his sanity and life interest remain. The decision noted that appeal is possible and listed related circuit court actions and railway case language. The document also covers condemnation procedures for railroad crossings and a violin joke from the Philadelphia press.
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Mason Swank
Pleasant Township
Christian Swank
Universalist. Church
O'Rourke
Pigada
Gill
Mr. Swank
Henry G. Felger
Savth
Elis
Litalomnath
A. i Melehing
F. Clawameler
Wh Shaffer
Henry Sa
Jon A. Baxchman
Ametmess Tihs
Nicholas Lorain
Agnes Lorain
Jarud Welch
Circuit Court
Tarney
Vani, Kendall
Win
Hillson and
Keegan
Doseple TH. Warner
Tiecata
Wred Benita
Nextle Agalwat
Wurm W. Company
Schalyz
Panhe Aytwanla Ron
Ryggenian
Atlornaya
John W. Phyles
Anna M. Zumbra
John J. Fritz
Minnie Paylor
Liwia C. Bobyla
Lodise Lanenberger
Louis C. Schoppmann
Lonnie D. Geerken
Zimmerman Named Democratic Governor Candidate in Springfield
An authoritative early morning notice states John L. Zimmerman will seek the Democratic nomination for governor. Support from Republican factions Johnson and McLean favors him, with nomination likely to move through in due course.
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Springfield
John L. Zimmerman
Govenor
Zimmerman
Arden
Johnson
Mclean
Aechy Tmintlon
Violent Indiana Storms Sweep Anderson and Counties
A severe storm battered Anderson Indiana and surrounding counties with strong winds and heavy rain. Reports describe widespread damage to homes and buildings, power outages, and communication cuts. No fatalities are confirmed, but multiple injuries and property losses are feared.
Two Storms Hit Alexandria Indiana Farms and Roads
Alexandria Indiana reports two storms within 24 hours with heavy hail and widespread flooding. A bridge on Harrison Street washed out, three barns burned, and two barns serving dairy and crop operations were destroyed, causing about 2000 dollars in losses. Farm hands D T Barrett and Homer Davis were briefly trapped but rescued. Little Pipe Creek flooded and disrupted interurban traffic.
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Alexandria
Ind
Pas
Trafic
Harrison Street
Ely
D. T. Barrett
Homer Davis
Creeks Become Rivers After Unis Week Floods
Muncie Indiana reports widespread flood damage from high water after storms. Small creeks surge into rivers washing out hundreds of acres of corn and other crops. Levees protect some homes while officials expect levee breaches and patrols will continue until danger passes.
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Muncie
Ind
Fort Wayne Crowd Packs Streets for Yesterdays Circus Shows
One of the largest crowds in Fort Wayne witnessed two big circus performances. Adin Foreplugh’s show joined forces with another company, delivering a grand day despite threatening weather. Acrobats, wirework, and challenging bicycle feats drew praise, with the equestrian display and stunts captivating spectators.
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Adin
Fort Warne
Owhen
Fort Wayne
Calhoun Sueel
Howe Sud
Dentin
Auris
Wayne
General Electric officials visit Fort Wayne plant
Mr. BM. Kumball of Bozton and Mr. J. R. Mekew, general manager of GE power and mining, arrived in the city for a visit at the Fort Wayne Electric works. Their trip is described as routine with no special significance.
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BM. Kumball
Bozton
General Electric Company
Fecal
R. Mekew
Power and Mining Department
Wil Jom Lim
McKee Hins
Fort Wayne
Governor Yates Declines Second Place Ambitions
New York reports Jones-Governor Yates of Winds sailed for Europe aboard the Umbria. Before sailing he stated he is not personally seeking reelection and would not accept a vice presidential Roosevelt ticket. He claimed no position higher than governor could interest him.
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New York
Jones
Yates
Winds
Europe
Roosevelt
Linnis
Lightning Strikes St. Pauls Spire in Cleveland Storm
A severe thunderstorm struck St Pauls Episcopal Church at Emelid and Case Avenues in Cleveland causing the spire to be demolished and large stone blocks to crash through the roof. The damage runs into thousands of dollars. The Hanna McCormick wedding is set for next Wednesday at the church.
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Cleveland, O
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Emelid and
Case Avenues
Hanna-McCormick
le Church
Exclusive Tailor Emphasizes Value Over Monopoly
A fashion focused note by REUBEN S. PATTARSON states The Exclusive Tailor has no monopoly on quality and design. The piece argues that exclusive status is reflected in price and that the store excludes nothing unsuitable to fashion and comfort in its selection for well dressed customers.
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Reuben
Pattarson
Runaway Horse Causes Minor Street Crashes and Circus Accident
A runaway horse on Superior Street near Harrison toppled a buggy and carriage, dragging driver Mr. Trier before he let go. no serious injuries but bruises reported. A trolley wire break on Columbia Street delayed cars. no injuries. Circus worker Frank Smith suffered finger injuries during setup for the loop the loop act. med staff attended.
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Trier
Wells Steee
Superior Street
All Quiet at Jackson Sepend Weeks Lag Gloom
The fragment notes quiet conditions at Jackson with hints of lagging period and subdued mood during a prolonged stretch. It mentions practical matters and a sense of mirth absent as the week winds down.
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Jackson
Jury to select from Magotin county for alleged murder trial
The record notes a tense scene at the jail with Curtis Jett and Tom White on guard as a special venire arrives from Magotin county. The jury to try the alleged murderers of Marcum will be chosen from the area tomorrow.
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Curtis Jett
Tom White
Night Police News Report On Intoxication Arrests
Ron Johnson was arrested near Wayne and Fayette streets by Patrolmen Cheviron and Ruber for intoxication. Hol Browlemeyer at 322 Diensart Street reported a disturbance. Sgt Papperl and Patrolman Kaltoy investigated and found no blaze. Charles Borkman of Mount Mens Ant was arrested at Punky Vinta depot for intoxication, found with a loaded bottle and a horse oiled wagon juice and goods scattered at the station.
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Ron” Johnson
Wayne
Jat Fayette Sireuts
Rubrer
Hol Browlemeyer
Diensartstryef
Papperl
Pulrotiman Kaltoy
Charles Borkman
Mount
Mensant
Ha Punky Vinta Depot
Entire town in flames at Randsburg Cal
Word received via Southern Vachet graph Ollie reports Randsburg destroyed by fire this afternoon. High winds fanned the blaze erasing telegraph and telephone services. Population 4400 largely engaged in mining and borax works, with significant damage expected to exceed substantial sums.
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Bakersfield
Cal
Randsburg
Telephone
Western Union
Wal ‘Yan
Une Ty
Bmojavestsy
Mojave
Boulheern Califoen Hi
Rishwel
Itera
San Bernerding
Jessie Morrison Denied a New Trial in Local Case
A court denied Jessie Morrison a new trial amid ongoing legal action. The report notes the decision naming Morrison as the defendant in a destelle weed case with regional ties, detailing procedural steps and anticipated further appeals.
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Jessie Morrison
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Columbia Street Bridge
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Lrutie
Showman Hurt
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Selly Circus
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Nave Tittle
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