Democracy's Covenant The St Louis Platform
A verbose clipping reviews the Democratic convention in St Louis, praising its historic gathering and statements on Americanism and preparedness. It notes aviator Art Smith injured in Japan and criticizes careless driving, while urging Fort Wayne's centennial expo attendees to attend. It lauds Wilson's leadership and calls for patriotism and national unity.
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St. Louis
Wilson
Aimer Jeantelly
Wilsah
Republlic
Tiberty
Wileh
Tilson
Wilson Triumph Speech Praises Democratic Victory
A long pro Wilson piece lauds President Wilson and Vice President Marshall, noting Democratic platform aims, wartime leadership, and party stewardship. It extols unity, constitutional respect, and national resolve amid crisis, urging support for the party in forthcoming battles and elections.
Model Invention and the Labor Problem
A historical piece extols cooperative invention, envisioning numerous inventors and workers uniting to solve mechanical problems and enhance modern industry. It predicts vast productivity gains, reduced physical labor, and a near day of abundance and comfort for all through a socialized invention laboratory system.
Tariff Issue Reignites Debate Across Political Ring
A Democratic National Committee statement argues tariffs aid U S industry by boosting exports and curbing imports amid European war disruptions. It cites March 1914 versus 1915 trade figures to claim benefits for crude materials and finished goods, while Republicans stress military and economic strains under the Underwood tariff.
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Glynn
St. Louis
Calteid
Campaien
Democraic National Committee
Hasis Nheas
Imperia
Uret
Certin
Sany
Indiana the Mother of Vice Presidents
Fragmented OCR discusses Indiana and its link to vice presidents, noting the state’s imagined cultural role and references to presidents. It mentions the civil war era and a line about thirteen presidents with Indiany men as candidates in ten elections.
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Indiana
Praia
Comera
Palestine
Ben Docking
Ems Pyrean Heights
Indiana and the 1896 Democratic National Committee
Indiana figures shape the party as Daily Times notes shifts in the national committee. New Democrat from Indiana Neward G. Woltman leads the state delegation while Hatta grows as a young figure. The piece discusses Taggart Hoffman Marshall and Indiana’s role in selecting the national committee slate amid internal party realignments.
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Neward G. Woltman
Port Wyn
Democratic
Indiana
Hatta
Thomas Taegri
Volta
Taggart
Ahd Holfmen Amy
Nils
Flottniuns
Marahatl
Marshall
Tustin
Hoffman
Wen Haitmin
Plething
Huitmin
Cstupitinnss Aid Ac
Tag
City News Mefiscat details at West Miomen event
A Friday morning report notes Haig from Detroit attending the fifth wing of the American Med jel anniversaries. A dinner dance is planned for the Country Club this evening. Members are urged to phone dinner orders for themselves and guests by 4 o'clock.
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Mefiscat
West
Miomen Item
Haig
Tetroit
Professor Louis Dorn Leaves Park Board
Fort Wayne news item reports Professor Louis Dorn resigning from the park board due to overwork and pneumonia. He cites health and wants six to eight months of rest, plans to ranch in the west, and regrets leaving the board. He thanks colleagues for support and says he will remain private but willing to help. The piece also references future civic plans and a proposed royal arches building with estimates and site decisions.
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Park Department
Ferdinand ‘Meyer
Germany
Europe
Jesse Gri¢e
Janiuaary
Dann
Vesey
Board of Park Commissioners
Concordia Cylleise
Fort Wayne
Par- Peulin Yaa
Vouke Aru
Lois Wy Dork
Architects Submit Auditorium Plans for City Hall
City engineers review tentative auditorium plans and estimates submitted by architects. Officials will consider design, capacity, and cost implications for the municipal convention space as part of the public works agenda.
Captain Schroeder Placed on Pension After Service
After twenty six years with the Port Wayne fire department captain Schroeder of No 1 company was granted retirement on a zero dollar monthly pension by the board of public works and will end his career as a Home Fighter on July 1. He was injured two years ago when a hose wagon overturned rushing to a fire, suffering three fractured ribs and internal injuries requiring hospital care. Arthur Coe, seven years a truck man at No 11 station, resigned. J A Brown, ex Pennsylvania conductor, was appointed to the force and will oversee testing of the aerial ladder trucks next Tuesday afternoon.
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Port Wayne
Deh Seheneder
No. 1 Company
Board of Public Works
Schroeder
I Beth S
Malin
Huarid of
Arthur Coe
No. U Station
J . &. Brown
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wis
Board of Safety
Local Weather Data Report from Randall Sales Corp
Weather data shows high near 8 degrees on the 13th and a fret of the moenth. Lowest temperature on the Ruh. Total precipitation for the 24 Waves and since the tap of the month 5.29 inches. Relative humidity 90 percent at 7 a.m. and 77 percent at noon, 7 p.m. The Randall Sales Corporation will deliver immediately and send the machine to Home City for the mayor's family summers.
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Randall Sales Corporation
Births and Permits in Wildwood and Nearby Areas
Birth notices list a daughter for Mr and Mrs John C Rein at 2820 Smith St and a son for Mr and Mrs Daniel A L Palgur at 711 Greenlawn Ave. Additional child counts appear for Mr and Mrs John Farrell of 0 East Sutten Street and Mr and Mrs Arthur Lee Almustrong of 433 Montgomery St. Building permit issued to Wildwood Twinders Co for a frame dwelling at 1709 Sinclair St valued at 3200 dollars.
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John C. Reinhold
Smith Street
Daniel AL Palgur
Greenlawn Avenue
John §. Farrell
Suttensfield Street
Arthur Lee Almustrong
Montgomery Street
Lafayette Gas Rates Cut For Lafayette West Lafayette
Indianapolis dispatch reports Indiana public service commission approved a rate cut for Lafayette and West Lafayette gas customers. Northern Indiana Gas and Electric sought the change to boost gas use after a merger. The price drops from 1.10 to 0.90 per thousand cubic feet, effective for prompt payment. municipal concerts plan in Lafayette also noted.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Public Serve Inn Commission of Indiana
Lafayette
West Lafayette
Northern Indiana Gas and Electric Company
Public Service Properties
Commission
Improving West End Of Lincoln Highway
The city and county cooperate to improve the Lincoln Highway from Wells Street to Hench Street. Street Superintendent Strodel's crew is removing stone and other material and laying paving while the county handles grading and spreading.
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Lincoln Highway
Sin County
Colle Erating
Lincalm
Wells Street
Hench Street
Strodel
Seventh Warders Wilt Meet Monday Evening
A public meeting is set for next Monday evening at 7 30 at the Yfuana school to discuss track elevation and other matters of national city importance. The announcement says party lines are not to be considered and citizens of the Seventh ward are urged to attend.
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Othe Seventh Ward
Mayor Buys Automobile In City Purchase
Mayor William J. Losey yesterday purchased a Dodge automobile from a local dealer, expanding city official expenditures and drawing attention to the mayoral procurement.
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William J. Losey
Dodge Automobile
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