Artesian Well Water Straight
County Treasurer Schelman reports delinquencies totaling 273 dollars on his books while residents brace for higher taxes. President John Wyss of the county board says the artesian well fountain water has not been pumped through the city water line and the source remains artesian well water. He recounts a personal pump examination at the courthouse basement and explains the water’s medicinal buzz to wary citizens.
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Schelman
Dulinquendtus
Ital
John Wyss
Board HC County Commissioners
Guy
Court House
Wyss
Fort Wayne
George
CharlomaKny Wit
Schlaerlind
Min
London
Milan
India
Burdens Rise Over Unpaid Taxes Across Governments
Tax delinquency burdens mount as state county municipal and township governments seek to collect owed assessments. Officials see needed powers to appoint collectors and pursue legal action. The attorney general guides property suits to recover taxes and wages of delinquents increase with penalties. The passage urges strict enforcement to meet obligations.
Taft Proposes Tax Reforms to Shape Nation’s Revenue
Taft urges constitutional amendments and a tax on wealth to curb income disparity. He cites a proposed plan to raise about 8 billion dollars yearly, targeting wealth and corporations, arguing Congress must fix taxes to align with revenue needs and curb political influence. The piece notes opposition and calls for an independent commission to oversee tariff policy.
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Taft
Congress
Telly Cone
Wiebke Withdraws From Race For City Council
Harry A. Wiebke announced he would not seek the Democratic nomination for councilman. He represented the Guryned ward in the city council and was regarded as a diligent intelligent and faithful member and a strong champion of measures for the city’s upbuilding. His past service was noted as a key reason for stepping back.
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Harry A. Wiebke
Coun
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Wiebke
Wiebke Withdraws From Candidacy Amid Stage Fright
Mr Wiebke decided to withdraw his candidacy after considering the situation carefully. The move leaves a space for Reed Paud Kinder, a decision welcomed by the host of friends and supporters.
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Wiebke
Fort Wayne Mayoral and Council Nominations Begin
A flood of Democratic and party notices fill the Journal Gazette and Fort Wayne papers announcing candidacies for mayor city clerk and council seats in the upcoming primary. Several editors urge voters to decide loyally on the party lines with pledges of economical government and municipal improvements. Kathryn Menely dies at ten after a months long illness. funeral planned at Baptist church in South Milford with burial in South Milford cemetery.
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Mauyor
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Jottmal Gazette
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Wrnuecale Party
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Nanewal
M. Schmidt
Journa Gazettes
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Prnaiey
Albert
Journal-Gazette
Democratic Party
Charles McUlloch
Fort Wayne
Muyer A Mann
Fort Wapne
Shraest
Wold
A. d. Muldoon
Journal-Ganget Ploive
T Will Fay
Democratic nurGou
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Tha Vols
Dholy
William Fruechtenicht
Walter Journal-Gusetta
Wiest
Ciatles W
Dittoe
Billtor Journal-Gazette
I. A. Wibbke
Enthor Journal-Gagette
Fletse Annanes
Combus Primriea
Aubient
Paul Kinder
Ator Taurnnl-tragelle
Alliunee
Enus Didate
C. C. Lepper
Baier Journal-Gaaetie
Counciman
Walter Shand
Halter Journal-Gazette
Sease
Counelimar
Nowa Travenit
Bout Mitford
Miga
Kathryn Menely
Dansyioe
John Menmy
Kort
Baptist Church
Daly
Wilehartsland
South Milford
Lighting Company Doubles Plant Capacity in Fort Wayne
Western Gas Construction Company won the bid to build machinery for Indian Lighting to double Fort Wayne plant capacity to 2,600,000 cubic feet daily. Kerr Murray Manufacturing will supply gas holders for Lebanon, Frankfort, Decatur and Lafayette as part of the expansion worth about $50,000 in equipment.
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Imitian Lighting Company
Thi Elty
Fort Wayne
Ras
Mulhotland
Indian Lighting Company
Ty Wal
Kere Murray Manufacturing Company
Into Dharma Lighting Company
Lebanon
Frankfort
Decatur
Lafayette
Asbestos and Other Fire Mysteries Sparks Ancient Uses
The article traces asbestos as a mineral with ancient, widespread use and remarkable properties. It discusses its fibrous, crystalline form, resistance to elements, and long known utility from luxury goods to preservation textiles for mummies. It cites Greco Roman references and the belief the material supplied lamp wicks and perpetual fires.
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Mareuver
Rome
Strabo
Slurareh
Inman
Jetusa
Hile Panvanbr
Ping
Obhde Greale
Raman Wolters
Pliny
Papkine Ag
City News On Edward Rovertieimer Case And Auto Veils
A fragmented city brief notes a mid Atlantic charge against Albert Kinny for speeding. The piece then pivots to a satirical guide on women’s automobile veils and fashion, urging careful wardrobe choices before vacations or resort trips.
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Toal
Edward Rovertieimer
Albert Kinny
Miss Schaaf Victress In 1909 Fort Wayne Valedictory
Fort Wayne High School holds its forty fifth commencement with Miss Clara Lydia Schaaf winning valedictory honors and Anselm Fuelber presenting diplomas. Frances Caroline Wiley earns military honors. graduates include Francis Schwiders and Howard Clifton Smith. Ceremony follows late afternoon program in the school auditorium. tickets sold out due to high demand.
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Tine Schaaf
Fort Wayne
Anselm Fuelber
Frances Caroline Wiley
John Kancle Schwiders
Howard Clifton Smith
Uy. Hegers
Ciit
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the Therian
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Clara Lydia Schaat
Stintey Caution
Anselm Buelber
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