Fourth of July bout sparks cautious talk on plans
Ringside notes from coach and sparring partners discuss the Fourth of July show plans. Rumors name Jack Clancy and Eddie Estam as contenders while Wright, a 205 pounder, challenges the winner of Richards and Dus for a title shot. Jess Willard appears in a Chicago hospital drawing room after spring training as talks turn to a possible installment plan for the event.
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Jess
Iim Road
Sulybatee
Jun Corbet
Jack Clancy
Bie Aeuckman
Los Angeles
Eddie Estam
Bob Witaslanon
Fonisheef Cuolumbua
France
Wricht
Pershing
British Army Captain Marries Local Nurse in Simple Ceremony
In A LIGONTER, Ind on June 17 Mrs Leora Eldred daughter of Mr and Mrs TL Eldred and Captain Trit son of the British army wed yesterday at noon at the bride’s parents home. Only relatives and close friends attended with out of town guests from Indiana. The groom, now teaching in Edmundton Alberta, will reside there with the LeMay couple. Others noted include Rosa Bolix undergoing appendectomy and Alphaeus Gambenn giving a Muskrat lecture.
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A_LIGONTER
Ind
Leora Eldred
TL Eldred
Tritson
Tara
Thas
Frank RL Lndred
Bess Carlson
Jons Limwill
Ulmnots
Dublle Aehdols
Iatee
Sioux Falla
Rosa
Af. B
Lawel Haron
Frances
Diarharse
Bilas Verda Toder
Rome
Lutland
Collins
Valéda Ves Sterday
Dreat Gibson
I Willns
Wall
Bond
J. Lee
Herbert Judson
Cwke
Tee
Bristol
Jenne Drain
Munnell
Sige Heeb
Straas Brow
Bhersoad
Election of officers at local court of the Ben Hors to Ment
Election of officers to be held at the local court of the Ben Hors to Ment with urgent attendance requested. The Lady Eagles arranged a card party. Mrs Clare Peters Walker resigns as mayor’s secretary. Miss Martine Miller to succeed. David McKeeman Jr plans trip to Columbus for Methodist centenary, accompanied by dog Gyp. boy scout member since 1921 noted.
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Ben Hors To- Ment
Clare Peters Walker
Sherman Catshall
Martine Miller
Econtroller
Wilher B. McKeemen
David McKeeman
Barr Strest
Columbus
Ohio
Gyp
Theon Aise
Young McKeemen
Ind
Fort Wayne
Armenian Drive Gathers Momentum
Armenian and Syrian relief fund drive gains speed with multiple organizations backing the cause. The campaign plans broad outreach through letters and donations, led by Treasurer Theodore Wentz who will handle pledges and contributions at Lincoln National Bank.
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Allen County
Theodore Wentz
Hae
Wentz
Lincoln Natonal Bank
Emmy Alya
Fort Wayne Yard Laborers Sought Amid Big Fight Report
Columbus Ohio July 17 The legislature refused to interfere with the Wallard Dempsey prize fight in Toledo on July 4. The house defeated the Dunn bill granting Governor Cox power to revoke the permit. A motion to reconsider lingered. passage depends on fast action and emergency clause prospects.
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Fort Wayne Builders Supply Co
Columbus
Luna
Mrs Lenora Horn Awarded Seventeen Thousand Dollars
BHHUffion Ind June 14 Judge D E Smithy of Decatur served as special judge in the long running accounting suit brought by Mrs Lenora Horn of Muncie against Ambrose Lupp ton of Hartford City and William A Gemmill as administrator of Greer Gemmill's estate. Horn claimed about $20,000 from the Bank of Pennville where she was an original stockholder. The court found in her favor, awarding $7,752.26 plus six percent interest from April 23, 1906 to May 31, 1918 totaling $6,174.73, for a total judgment of $14,087.25. This marked the first trial in about ten years, after a prior defense verdict was reversed by the supreme court.
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Bhuffion
Ind
D. E. Smithy
Decatur
Lenora Eurn
Muncit
Ambrose G. Lupton
Hartford City
William A. Gemmil
Pennville
Greer F. Gemmill
Horn
Bank of Pennville
Origins
Smith
Birs. Horn
Supreme Court
Idemrat
Augustine's pupils give a grand library hall recital
The Library Hall audience of hundreds attended St Augustine's Academy advanced music students recital under Sisters of Providence. The program featured 23 numbers across vocal and instrumental pieces from the Little Boys' Orchestra to a patriotic sketch by young ladies. Notable performances included Miss Virginia Foobey on piano with Miss Georgette Bonelli on guitar, and a large Nations tableau ending with Columbia leading the Allies in a triumphal arch.
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St. Augustine's Academy
Sisters of Providence
Uttle Boys
Lis Close
Library Hall
Virginia Foohey
Georgette Bonelli
Louise Rnshara
Mt Joy
Columbia
Milas Agenee
Clao White
United States
Lois Parrott
Delgium
Norine Odean J
Canada
Ruth Peguignot
Braz
Virginia Fox
Prince Helen Phi
Weo
Olga Wiesmer
Loenraug
Logan
Miss Georgetts
Bonelli
Mia
Virginia Fooher
Loehe
Velma Lordier
Virginia
Poorty
Virginia Foobey
Hec 91
Marc Dowell
Poloruise
Agnes Fophey
Alberti
Academy Orchestra
Benice Centlivre
Clay White
Alice Stahl
Geraldine Pequignot
Ruth LaTourelle
Quick Returns at One Cent a Word in Want Ads
The Journal Gazette announces affordable want ads with a rate of one cent per word. Readers are invited to place notices promptly to ensure rapid responses and maximize visibility for sales, job offers, and personal announcements.
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Journal-Gazette
Home Talent Play a Huge Success in Decatur
The home talent show directed by Mr Herr Thana and Erof-Trup Fristoe of the LaSalle Musical company thrilled a large Rep fete audience. The performance raised hopes to net 11 090 for the Gym. Cast members delivered polished, well-acted roles and the overall reception praised the quality as the best yet in the city. Ticket sales brought in 689 dollars, adding to the event’s success. Journal-Gazette Want Ads for quick returns.
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Herr ‘Thana
Erof- Trup Fristoe
LaSalle Musical Company
Wes Pfiten
Engineer Michael Laughlin Injured In Huntington Crash
Chief engineer Michael Laughlin, of the Walt & Dessauer building project, is seriously hurt from a Tuesday auto crash near Huntington. He remains at St. Joseph’s hospital facing internal injuries while Col. Crail and Myr. Dessaver escaped with minor injuries after a headlong collision with a passing car forced their roadster off the road. Authorities seek the other driver charged with leaving the scene. Laughlin, a former city patrolman and longtime fire department member, was en route from a business trip when the rear collision toppled his Ford roadster and pinned all three occupants. The unidentified driver’s escape and speed are under investigation as doctors monitor Laughlin’s condition.
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Walt & Dessauer
St. Joséph's Hospital
Huntington
Col. Crail
Ame Fem
Tle
Myr
Dall
Laughlin
Finuse
Myron Dessaver
Vaughtin
Wmesurs
Laughtin
Crail
Fort Wayne
Hilington
Roedster
Tallner
Michael Laugntin
Fort Wayne Vocational School Holds Diploma Ceremony
The Fort Wayne vocational school auditorium hosted the diploma presentation with over twenty graduates. Superintendent L. N. Hines delivered the principal address on college education, stressing its broad societal value and citing federal education funding and statistics on graduates.
Civil War Soldier Meets Real Friend in Camp Grant Tale
A June report from Reckfont Morning Star describes Lt. WA C Mortarity, a Camp Grant officer, meeting a young Irish named Moriarity. The tale centers on hunger, a dining hall, and a chance encounter that reveals shared military ties and a strong bond formed amid improvised meals and casual camaraderie.
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Reckfont Morning Star
Fies
Port Wayne
WA. C. Mortarity
Spelise
Cagipe Grant
Gidner
Camp Grant
Alfforpor
Petbuell
Morenvés
Labor Agency Divides AFL Over Mooney Strike
Atlantic City June 17 delegates to the American Federation of Labor Convention narrowly refused to endorse a general strike in solidarity with Thomas Mooney. The body urged executives to pursue Mooney’s release through recognized processes while accusing Mooney defenders of misusing union funds to attack the AFL. A Toledo mission was named to meet Willys-Overland officials to settle the Toledo strike, with James Walsh predicting a end-of-week settlement.
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Atlantic City
N. J
American Federation of Labor
Convedtion
Daly
Thomas Mooney
Mooney Defense Committee
Ameri~can Federation of Tahoe
Mooney
Chicago
Organized Labor
Soviet Russia
Toledo
Willys-Overland Company
Efort
James J. Walsh
Fedical
Ceerathon
Nickel Plate Offers Summer Chicago Excursion Fare
Railroad and Industrial News reports a new low excursion fare from Fort Wayne to Chicago via Nickel Plate, effective Sundays from June to October. The $2.45 round trip includes war tax, departure 2 30 p m, return later same day, with similar rates expected from Pennsylvania lines. The policy aims to revive long weekend trips to Chicago, mirroring historic high crowds and park visits.
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Pritchard
Nickel Plate
Fort Warne
Chicago
Enn
Traly
Reaviig
Dae Sime
Cy Pennsylvania Company
Eltersac
Ward
Rous
Pennsylvania Company
Pennsylvana
Windy City
Greel
Wabash Shopmen pledge loyalty for No Accidents Week
Workers signed pledge cards yesterday promising to exercise caution to prevent injuries during No Accidents Week starting Sunday morning. J. P. Taussig urged employees to lead in safety, with a 1:48 PM Anthony hotel gathering presided by Supt J. R Lewin to finalize campaign plans.
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Lee
Wabash
Njuzen
J. P. Taussig
Ashash
Wabesh
Ttem
Anthony Hotel
Safety Committee
J. R Lewin
Hanr
Trolley Party for Dudlo Club Members Planned
Dudlo Club members at Dudin Manufacturing will ride special cars Thursday evening at 7 30 from the Interh station to Tobison Park for a trolley party with wives and friends. The event is announced by the social committee chaired by Otte Saider to entertain members this season.
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Dudin Manufacturing Company
Gind
Otte Saider
Uneslut
Chander Af Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
J W Bash Co Advertises Fresh Seed Potatoes
A rustic ad notes new arrival of fancy late Seed Potatoes and eating stock. It urges readers to phone 63 and promises delivery service by J. W. Bash & Co.
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J. W. Bash & CO
Perrine-Armstrong & CO
Fourth Liberty Bonds distribution at Nickel Plate station
A Fourth Liberty Bonds train arrived yesterday over the Nickel Plate road to distribute bonds. The car opened for employees who completed payments, and the train with C. G. Holtz connected Slexenter will make six more stops on the Chicast division, finishing the distribution.
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Liberty Band
Nickel Plate Road
C. G. Holtz
Slexenter
Sis Atlork
Klotz and Bride Return from Honeymoon in New York City
T W found be s water in good condition and the Elotes report their honeymoon in New York City ended with a test. Klotz, a longtime cashier at the Wabash freight office, is noted as well known. The city records births and marriages at St. Joseph’s Hospital and local addresses list several newborns and name changes.
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Anthony Elote Bate
Cherles Mond
City Delays Water Well Location Decision
City officials discuss water works tests and site selection for new wells. Superintendent Smith reports readiness to test wells while council considers locations, postponing action to next Tuesday with a committee to join the board of works and water works to decide.
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Smith
Water’ Works and
Electric Light
Zeparteent
Board of Works
Water Works Department
Comnett
Alkeli
Walter Works Department
Ony Hall News Salary Increases Considered For City Workers
The city council held a committee of the whole session Tuesday night to review several salary ordinances. The police department faced an eight hour day and 15 new hires, with no general raise for current officers. The water works and street light departments also saw salary adjustments proposed, including a ten percent boost for many employees and a raise for humane officers. The action, while not final, was recommended for passage at the regular meeting.
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Counailman E. B. Aklatosh
State Legiz
Emslaves
Duesday Nisl
Gurry
Geerge Smith
Light
Igien
Dre
Muncie slayer case moves to confession hunt
NEMS County sheriff Gillie and detectives 3ali and Rundell with Herman Hulle and Miss Bernarding Wornker plan an early morning trip to Mubsie to coax a confession from William Anderton, the colored suspect tied to the murder of druggist Pred Haile and the recent shooting at Blunch hospital. local authorities suspect Anderson still recovering from bullet wounds.
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Gillie
3Ali and
Rundell
Herman Hulle
Abs. Ierson
Kilten Fred Tolin
City Court Notes Highlight Multiple Delinquent Defendants
City court heard several cases including Clarrice N Bl oppon alleged theft of rope and vegetables from a grocer’s shop. Joseph Reed arrested for train climbing received a continuance with conditions to leave city. Theresa Zicca malicious trespass case continued until Friday. Jacob Wiedeman malicious possession of liquor case adjourned to July 17. William Mitchel loitering charge continued to Tune 51. Frank James and Arzivend Jonas fined on petty intoxication charges.
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Clarrice
Emper
Heerth
Cancles
Espyer
Joseph Reed
Theresa Zicca
Jacob, Wiedeman
William Mitchel
Frank James
Arzivend Jonas
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