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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1913

Page

8

Gypsies elect Toledo king at week long festival

Delegates from Florida Georgia Alabama and other states attend a week long Gypsy convention at Toledo starting with a grand feast and festival. John Williams will be crowned king of all American Gypsies succeeding Henry Williams and Henry Tom pro tem. The event features dancing singing wedding and a baseball game led by royal lineages.

Toledo Mra J Ohn Williams Henry Williams Georgla Henry ‘Om Alabama Frank Demita Flerig Henry Tom Mesons Odd Fellows Knights of ‘Bythies Moose Willams

Deserted WI Man Pleads For Spouse Release

Julius Rieger, a former New Orleans wharf clerk now in prison for bigamy, seeks parole at the June state pardons meeting. His wife has since remarried in Indiana, but divorce was not obtained. a new trial or release could reunite the couple if granted.

New Orleans Julius Rieger Truijans

Seven Hundred Men Get One Cent Per Hour Wage Increase

In Anderson Indiana on June 14 the Union Traction company announced a voluntary wage hike of one cent per hour across its U T C system. About seven hundred workers are affected with new rates ranging from 21 to 30 cents per hour depending on service length. City car workers see increases from 18 to 22 cents per hour based on tenure.

Anderson Ind Union Traction Company

Final Tests Start Monday in Schools

Regular study to the public schools closed Friday evening and final examinations will be held in half day sessions during the last week of the term which starts tomorrow morning.

Majestic Airdome Opens Season With Splendid Program

The Majestic theatre ardeare opened its summer season with an unusually interesting program featuring Jubilee singers. The acts were billed as a Jubilee showcase with a new program each evening after darkness, including special features and glass demonstrations. Patronage filled the One Airdome to capacity at last night’s event.

Majestic Theatre Alrdeare Ise

Waterloo Notes on Social News and Local Birthdays

Anna Snader and Mabel Wisor head Friday to Pittsburgh for a term at the school of oratory. Mrs Aphiy Lyne entertained Meadames Frank Betéler Barry Bald ier Leni Zorkle Henry Stra and Clara Rude. Irma Fonsett celebrated a birthday with Helen Stanley, and Waterloo marked Mrs John Smith’s eighty third birthday. Rev D C Wise of Louisville was announced marrried June 5. Ontario chorus comments and local travels wrap the week.

Irma Fonsett Helen Stanley Waterloo John Smith Lange Mirror Saith D. C. Wise Louisville Tey Wise Ily Place Witch Sill Clara. Stanley Mas Vieten Stanley Irma Fansett Fort Wayne Robison Park Indiana Mrs. Moody Anna Butler Anna Mabel Pontener Corunna

Albion News reports community notes and events

Albion and Angola brief items recap visits, celebrations, and local happenings. Highlights include J W Cooley’s family visit to Goshen, anniversary events at the Miller home, a Lutheran church auction at the Modern, and eighth graders in Angola winning prizes with Derby and Saintfield ties.

Albion Int J. HW Cooley Vol Goshen Zola Ralph FO. Miller Iermerial Anderputt Roy ‘Wrigley Wisconsin Ban Mra Clapp Yeatenday Martlinvilla Chipply The Lutheran Church Ip Kendalvile Kanedallville Lodge Kens Dallyilla Lodge

Investigation Opens on Insidious Lobby in Washington

Extensive coverage reveals a widening probe into a persistent lobby in Washington. The inquiry, expected to run weeks, targets lobbying tactics, franking privilege abuse, and possible reform measures. President Wilson is credited with awakening public awareness and urging legislation to curb influence in Congress.

Washington Fareftiy Wilson Senate Willinss Congress Lodge Massachusetts Frank Congressional Nea Ons Posivilion Department Tarsans Novatora Larga Pang Us Congress Wilaon Ia Tnis Republcann Engur Gallager New Hampshire New England Nas Bone Ja United States

Empress Theater Fort Wayne Week Of Vaudeville And Color Pictures

The Empress at Fort Wayne offers five standard reels plus Hinema color pictures this afternoon with a new 1 000 foot reel of clips from local scenes and events. Highlights include Concordia college cadets under Lt Put, Fort Wayne Electric Works workers, a traffic arrest, and a parade at League Park. The week features Mille Mercereau in Old Egypt, Sullivan and Loftus with Rapid Fire Vaudeville, The Physical Culture Girls, and other acts. Alphonse Yolaya, son of Nicaragua’s president, headlines the week with a piano performance.

Port Wayne League Park Innish Fn Maton Pictures Concordia College Caduta Putwil Fort Wayne Electric Works Subllin Kidd Medical Company Ams Mia Verna Mercereau & Co Old Egypt Mile Mercereau Maude Allan Mie Mercer Toat Ruth St. Dennis Lady Constance Pxst James Aranda Sullivan Him Will Anna Ruth Loftus Harry Gordon Sullivan Flex Fxeelle Franks Biker & Cook Haney Miss Haney Alphonse Yolaya Gauad Nicamgua Manbor Senor Zolaya Aneed

Two Dead In Duel Near Rogers, Tennessee

Knoxville dispatch reports Deputy Sheriff John Sliger and Joe Tipton were killed after a confrontation on a rural highway near Rogers Tennessee. Tipton reportedly drew a weapon as Sliger demanded surrender, and both men were shot as the officers and suspects exchanged fire. The incident occurred at dusk, and authorities said both men died at the scene.

Knoxville Tenn Sheri John Sliger Joe Tipton Jurhite Rogby Thelen Siger Tipton Tau

Syracuse News Fragments From Syranuae Ind

Incomplete local notes from Syracuse Indiana mention Carrie Shannon at Winona summer school, Harry Groves arriving in Syracuse, and others visiting or traveling. Various names and places appear, including Oakwood Ohio and Marion Salt and stand duels. A weekly market event and a reunion at John Ward's are noted amid scattered updates.

Syranuae Ind Carrie Shannon Winona Harry Groves Syracuse Wison Garrett Lins Tetring Rosor Af Warsary Tony Winegard Marion Tweeday Wican- Ma North Dakota Milton Brown Hone Abe Tonehayer Wiliam Steiner Familly Anid Mmi Shridin Amison Kenneth Gratien Katharine Rethenbereer Tailivaaplis Ravers

For Sale Old Wine Pony and Other Items

Fragmentary classifieds list a sour wine pony aged three years and references to rivers Reed and Acer with unclear prices. Also mentions Fletcher at 250 Broadway and items from Beknell farm. Details are incomplete and inconsistent.

Fletcher Broadway

Thursday gathering hosted a large crowd with pleasant weather

The event drew about four hundred attendees despite some garbled names. Rev Ladd visited friends in the area and local residents including Geyer and Kitson were mentioned. In Indianapolis Edward Becker suffered probable fatal injuries when his motorcycle collided with a car at Oriental and Michigan streets. driver R L Crouch was arrested.

Syracuse Prohiastra Wm. G. Connolly Goshen Mae Indianapolis Ind Edward Becker R. L. Crouch

Miss Fleming Tennis Champion at St Marys Academy

Miss Geraldine Fleming daughter of State Senator Stephen B Fleming yesterday won the tennis championship of St Marys Academy at Nutry Dome. A loving cup was awarded her as a trophy. The contest was open to all at the school.

Geraldine Fleming Stephen B. Fleming St. Mary's Academy Nutry Dome Audile

Jail break ends as sheriff recaptures escapee near Petersburg

Petersburg Indiana report details Thurman Hing breaking jail to-night after a prior fine and sentence of 85 days. Hing attempted wire murder and aimed to reach Winslow for a midnight train west, but was captured by Sheriff Runco and City Marshal Whitney one mile north of Petersburg.

Petersburg Ind Thurman Hing Runco Morehei Whitney Here King Winslow

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