Dr Unger and Brown Found Guilty in Defenbach Murder
Chicago June trial concluded with Dr August Unger and FL Wayluedt Brown convicted of conspiracy in the death of Marie Defenbach. Frank H Smiley pleaded guilty and may receive a light sentence. Prosecutors said a scheme planned Smiley as the husband, enabling life insurance and stock company connections. The will purportedly directed cremation and removal of the body, with authorities noting inconsistencies but stopping short of proof that Defenbach was murdered.
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Chicago
August Unger
FL Wayluedt Brown
Yofr
Junsur
Alas Marie Defenbach
Frank H. Smiley
Unger
Brown
Ibn Unger
Smiley
Miss Defenbach
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Bet
Wit
Cron
Tia
Meath
Elwah Smith Buys Eel River Road for Wabash
Loganport report notes Elwah Smith of New York representing the Wabash. Only bidder Amin was reported at $1,000,000. property knocked down to him. Receivers list details incomplete due to garbled text but indicates sale tied to Eel River road under Wabash control.
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Elwah Smith
EEL River Road
Wabash
Logansport
Minh Smith
New York
Columfites
MY. Amin
Wabiah Riilroad Company
Seyear Daase
Died Together in Hotel Tragedy in Chicago
In Chicago at the Great Northern hotel, L Hartman and his wife were found dead in bed side by side with a revolver in the husband’s hand. The room showed no struggle. both were well dressed and appeared notable. They had registered as New York residents on June 6, with the wife possibly formerly an actress known as Rose Violet. Police investigate a possible arranged marriage and despondency over a harsh father, though details remain unclear. The husband’s father is described as a wealthy jewelry dealer in New York.
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Chicago
Eagh
L. Hartman
Great Northern
Ayend
New York
Rose
Violet
Hartmad
Neon York
Banker's Son Charged in Forgery Case at Boston Court
A banker’s son, implicated in forgery, faces twenty five charges in a Boston court. The case names Galeer, Deering & Chaster and cites a Melvitte theater connection as part of the allegations. Identified individuals include Tyce Matyi.
City officials plan state exposition address in Frithiy celebration
Officials from the city including Agmled Di wey and Lieutenant-General Miles attend the exposition event. It is understood Generalles will deliver an address at the state celebration next Friday, marking the long planned ceremony and stirring local pride.
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Agmled di Wey
Gene
Miles
Sinderstood
Generelles
Dividends Declared for Insolvent Banks in Washington
The comptroller of the currency has declared dividends for creditors of insolvent national banks. Amounts include 15 percent for First National Bank of Niles, 17 percent for Citizens' National Bank of Niles, and 5 percent for Farmers' National Bank of Portsmouth, Ohio.
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Washington
First National Bank of Niles
Atic
National Pens
Niles
Mien
Farmers’ National Bank
Portsmouth
Ohio
Reunion of Rough Riders planned for quarte-centennial celebration
Colorado Springs Calif., June 1. The Rough Riders have decided to hold their annual reunion in this city during the quarter-centennial celebration August 1, 2 and 3. It is expected that Vice President Roosevelt will attend.
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Colorado Springs
Calu
Rough Riders
Roosevelt
Elks Prep for State Social Meeting in Fort Wayne
The Elks prepare for a statewide social gathering with Governor Durbin and Mayor Taggart leading Indiana delegates arriving by today’s advance party. City hosts gala events, Mardi Gras parade, and receptions plan as large delegations from Indiana cities converge for the program and ceremonies.
Delegates Stream Into Boston for Inter National Jubilee Convention
Delegates from across the globe gather in Boston for the Young Men's Christian Association North America convention. The six day event features Bible study, religious work, exhibitions, and displays from all associations, including entries noting awards for ribbon prizes and showcases of YMCA activities and services.
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Boston
Deaton
Globe
Benlay
North America
Petia
Hale AC Machines
Ani de Cron
Symmely
Adelaide
Australia
Anager
Japan
Elks Program Today and Reception Details
All day activities mark the Elks program with a dawn convoy and parade routes outlined from depot to City areas. A reception committee heads visitor influx at the Lanny Building while Robison park hosts a social session and banquet in a coordinated layout for members and guests with arranged seating and stage actions.
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Foro Ab
Beetr
Columbia
Gaihoun
Washington
Clifton
Lewis
Calhoun
Berry
Clinton
Disper
War Tike
Lodge Toome
Lanny
Winah
Siluston Andl Calhoun Elteets
Amd
Court House
Fur
Herry
Calhoun Streets
Wille
G. W. Wilson
HL C. Berghot
W. H. Shaubaugh
W. Pyreen
M. V. Walsh
FS Lightfoot
H. B. Manning
A. B. Trentman
S. Z. Flewing
PF. AW. Urbahus
History of Indiana Elkdom in Fort Wayne Parade Decors
Indiana Elks number about two thousand members with lodges statewide, Fort Wayne among the earliest since its February 7 charter. The article details organizers, subcommittees, and officials, plus preparations for an industrial parade and extensive building decorations in purple and white across downtown Fort Wayne, naming shops and window displays involved.
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Ue Urdur of
Elks
Fort Wayne
Twentytehavler
George Meinaly
Robert
Org
Fox Block
Calhoun and
Washington Streets
Wanda Potat
Wolt
Calvaust
Washington
Munday
Jefferson
Jefferann Atvoot
Man
Fred Wahrenbirg
Worota & Co
Ion
Grauncomain
Drag Akare
Wayne: Ley Gants
Amd
Greandi
Showman in the Toils After Theft During Show
Information to Superintendent of Police Gorsling reports that an Attache of the Wallace circus robbed a show patron of a gold watch and clothing. The suspect, a cook with the troupe, was captured but released. a white accomplice aided in the robbery and escaped. Police seek arrest as the show moved on.
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Gorsling
Wallace Cirmis
Charles Rippe
Wiehart
Goud Patveltve Coling
Stateny Andeloe
Owen Kalamagia
Liter
Gevaties
Polloe
Cheweg
Maere
Carnival Preparations Steady in Port Wayne Amid Festivities
Readable fragments describe Port Wayne’s grand carnival preparations. Delegates arrive, committees coordinate receptions, and local lodges plan parade routes and official headquarters. Key figures include Captain Allen Hoheagitl as chief marshal and Major We Wo Thinekt coordinating events.
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Port Wayne
Wong
Telles
Allen Hoheagitl
Aes
Marannl
Sal Moxander Johson
Reichel
Brother slaying by youth shocks LaPorte
Tad Laporte reported as tormentor. Joel Boened claimed to have stabbed his brother Charles Paden, fifteen, with a knife during a dispute. The incident left a wand or object in the Toft Jung area and is believed likely to prove fatal as Charles remains critically ill. the younger suspect appears distraught.
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Laporte
Tad
Joel
Auditorium project in Fort Wayne referred to city council
The Commercial club dropped the auditorium idea and sent a recommendation to the city to build and operate a hall with a market. The auditorim committee reported poor merchant support for fundraising, proposing city ownership and a market hall connected to a public building. The club will nominate ten directors at its next meeting.
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Comibeteia Vlnb
Misi
Fort Wayne
Witiel
Lin City
Ute Commercial Club
Auditorigay Committye du Selivit
Call Npon
Dont Thong
Wa Interclawol Suverd
Uaditur Ops Projetaml
Slige
Hartos Tamilanay Hall
Tadlamapotis
Wania
Charlyn Ort
W. C. Gross
J. M. McKay
Nate Reade
H.W. Lesage TenBrook
Prominent Minister Dead in Davenport at Eighty Three
Davenport, July 10. Reverend M. W. Wasris D. D., a former first professor of theology at Griswoll College and long time Episcopal clergyman, also curator of the Davenport Academy of Sciences, died today aged eighty three.
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Town
Tune
Wmw
Wasris
Griswoll College
Davenport Academy of Sciences
Breckinridge Seeks Democratic Reorganization Views
Col W G P Breckinridge of Lexington replies to a letter on party reorganization and future issues. He argues Americans will reject currency regulation as proposed, oppose Bryan territory policy, and warns a winning platform must win back Bryan voters and secure reg tule democrats. He notes possible relations with new possessions and urges no withdrawal from previous stances.
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Democratic Party
Lexington
Dupe
W. C. Breckinridge
Meryan
Bryan
Cemeeren Hy Te Democratic Party
Une Remiblican
Regultie Démocratic Party
TL Occurres
Breckinvider
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