Fort Wayne Fire Captain Mike Connors Civilian Hero of No 2 Engine
Fort Wayne remembers Captain Mike Connors veteran of Engine Company No 2 and a beloved figure in the fire department. Born in Ireland he joined Fort Wayne’s service and is lauded for fairness loyalty and skill in every blaze. He is 71 and still leads from the front with a long record under eight chiefs and a spotless disciplinary history.
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Fort Wayne veteran Captain Connors a fire service icon
The article recounts Captain Connors long service with Fort Wayne Fire Department, dating from 1855 onward. It describes his role as driver and then captain, his battles with major fires, loyalty from crews, and his life off duty including his family and passion for horses.
Local notes. Catherine Francisco dies. sidewalks planned. town updates
Catherine Francisco two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Francisco died from coast fever. Fifty property owners were ordered to build or repair sidewalks with cement. An appendectomy on Mrs NsaIl Roule was performed and she is recovering. H G Head arrived from Lafayette for commencement exercises. Various local residents planned outings and community events as funds were raised for a new building. A government mail box theft was reported with charges likely to follow.
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Watasee
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Simmons
Kendallville
Ligonier
Howard King
King & Weaver Establishment
Charles Weed
Nevada
McConnell
Mt. Clemens
Ligonier Driving Association
Arnoldison
Fort Wayne
Tirnverein
Carder Gilherc
Fort Wayne Graduation Sermon at Flist Presbyterian Church
Rev. Henry B. Master will deliver the baccalaureate sermon to the Fort Wayne high and manual training graduates at the First Presbyterian Church this morning. The clans will attend in body. Special music has been arranged and the church will feature elaborate floral decorations. Pretty wash dresses, $1.75, go on sale at Saul's tomorrow.
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Henry B. Master
Fort Wayne
Duma Rests as Russia Delays Political Battle
Five months of summer inactivity in Russian politics began with the Duma adjournment by decree on May 26. Stolypin delays the clash until autumn while provinces undergo Zemstvo reforms. Despite opposition, Duma proceeds with spending on ships and social bills, with limited substantive reform anticipated before elections.
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Fort Wayne Military News Reports Growing Battery B Recruitment
Military news from Fort Wayne highlights a recruiting party that enlisted fifteen for Battery B with six more to muster Tuesday to complete the section. Corporal Walter Long aided organization, and a city detachment will aid the new company weekly. Battery B draws recruits as Sparte camp nears opening in July. noted training, plans for a regimental and state team, and uniforms for the Highland Rifles. Officers and guardsmen return from Fort Riley and Fort Benjamin Harrison as a military tournament and field day are planned for next month.
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Fred Stehl
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Carnaval Peigh
Maalcisa Shipley
Private Snyder
Fort Benjamin Herriaon
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