Sidney man dies after attempted teaching of dangerous trick
L. W. Sisk a 52 year old saw mill owner of Sidney dies when his attempted demonstration to his grandson ends with a neck injury. He fell on a wire clothes line and sustained a dislocated neck on a train en route to a Fort Wayne hospital. He leaves a widow four sons two daughters and several siblings. The tragedy followed his remark about showing how to skin a cat, a stunt he aimed to relive boyhood.
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Sidney
Ind
L. Wi Sisk
South
Whitley
Fort Wayne
Silk
George Boyer
Thin City
Daral Boyer
South Whitley
Sisk
Curtis
Alfred
Myrl
Aricy
Freeman Linwell
George Boyes
William Eddleman
Pennsylvania
Mra
Ezra Bowman
Michigan
Tme
Nur Hara
Fort Wayne Readers Advertise German Bowel Remedy
Fort Wayne residents report a German bowel and stomach remedy called Adier-i-ka relieves constipation and sour stomach instantly. A single dose of gimpia buck thorn bark glycerin and other ingredients is claimed to draw out foul matter and aid appendicitis, per H W Melnzen at Maumee and University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
H.W. Melnzen
Srapeiat
Maumee and
University
Dr Wells best place to secure treatment for all chronic diseases
Dr Wells advertises treatment for chronic and private diseases of males and females including weakness cancer goiters rupture rectal diseases blood poisoning varicose veins hydrocele kidney and bladder trouble sterility ocular disorders skin diseases sores deafness eye diseases rheumatism lung and throat diseases tuberculosis liquor and opium habits. Consultation confidential with hours to nine and five and seven to.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weils
Melching quits on eve of election in Fort Wayne
Former Fort Wayne sheriff Albert E. Melching withdraws from the Democratic mayoral race on the eve of the primary, citing pressure from prominent party members and independence movements. He had been urged to run on an independent slate, but says he remains a Democrat though stepping aside to avoid party fray.
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Melching
Tom Bresnahan
Hogey
Fort Wayne
Allen County
omMee
Harness
Central Committee
Dexet
Bir
Foster
Ming
Melching Han
Ucket
Braun
Shirley Plans Budget System
A state article discusses proposed budget reform to curb extravagance and tighten appropriations. It notes lawmakers favor a system aligning spending with projected income and limiting taxes, while highlighting Congress and the public, including Cyrud Cline and Carrie, as key figures in the debate and upcoming travel to Washington.
Need of Funds Impell Signing Continues Page 14
The text discusses a proposed three hundred thousand dollar grant by the Department of Justice to prosecute violations of antitrust law. The speaker would veto the item if possible, arguing it imposes an unnecessary limitation on the exscensitura, but cannot separate it from the broader support. The measure is seen as expressing congressional opinion, not altering the law, and is framed as a small fund to aid enforcement without hindering the department’s actions.
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Idem
Department of Justice
Congress
Laase of
Senate
Department
Jfunda
Rev. Singer in Critical Condition After Amputation
Blupeton Indiana June 21 Rev Z W Singer brother of WH Singer of Poneto is in critical condition at Richmond after attempting to halt gangrene by amputating one leg at the Ineo Joint Mr Singer aged 52 is a prominent member of the northern Indiana M E conference He did not accept a charge this year due to declining health for some time
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Blupeton
Mil
Z. W. Singer
WH. Singer
Poneto
Richmond
Ineo
Singer
Indiana
M. EH
Hla Honith
Stray bullet shatters window in Bluffton home
A stray 12 gauge bullet struck the window of Martin Steir’s home in Bluffton during a night incident. The shot aimed near Mrs. Starr and her grandson. the missile reportedly came from the railroad yard. Police could not identify a shooter after investigation.
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Bluffton
Ind
Martin Steir
Starr
Rejected suitor kills at wedding in Philadelphia
June 22 a rejected suitor opened fire at a northern Philadelphia wedding celebration. Angela Goacine, the alleged shooter, wounded a bride and four others, including Vincent Spirtt, who tried to help. Aunt Mrs Nicholas Recullo died. two men and a woman were fatally or severely injured. Goacine was restrained as the melee followed.
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Philadelphia
Nicholas Recullo
Vincent Spirtt
Lansdowne
Sellce Spirtt
Dorion
Del
Goacine
Amegha
Geecino
Fairbanks Urges Bull Moosers to Come Into Fold
FormerVice President Charles W. Fairbanks spoke to about 400 Republicans in Omaha urging unity within the party. He defended Republican laws on railroads and trusts, urged renewed tariff balance, progressive income tax fairness, and preservation of judicial integrity while dismissing claims the party is past its relevance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Tate
Charles W. Fairbanks
Fairbank
Republican Party
Wea Hata
McKinley
Ile
Fairbanks
CLINE NAMES NEW OFFICERS AND VICE-CHAIRMAN AT MEETING
The organization elected a vice-chairman from Representative Clin of New York and officers including Secretary Pepper of Iowa and Sergeant-at-Arms Joseph Sinnott of Virginia. The new chairman serves a second term in Congress and emphasized no campaign program was forecast tonight. Harmony marked the session as plans for upcoming campaigns were approved.
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Washinton
Chiesgo
Officera
Clin
Tufts
Chamberlain
Urrson
Sanntor Houir
New Hampshire
Geldfogin
New York
Taker
California
Pepper
Iowa
Murray, Mississlipi
Joseph Sinnott
Virginia
House
Mrs McReynolds Hurt in Kentucky Accident
Mrs Tilen McReynolds 76 mother of Attorney General James McReynolds was injured in a fall near Elkton Kentucky while en route to her home after a visit. She fractured her hip in the mishap and was badly injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howkinsville
Tilen McReynolds
James 0. McReynalds
McReynolds Faces Pressure as San Francisco DA Resigns
Washington dispatch reports Attorney General McReynolds to brief President Wilson after the resignation of U S Attorney John L Me Neb of San Francisco amid sensational charges in the Justice Department. A special agent calls for McReynolds removal, while Congress considers papers and an investigation, and immigration commissioner Caminetti faced accusations of influencing his son’s trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Atorncy
McReynolds
Wilson
Western Fuel Company
United States
John L. MeNeb
San Francisco
Department of Justice
Clayton Herrington
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Herrington
Department
McNab
White House
Wrough
Congress
Kain
California
Hinebaugh
Mincs
Judiciary Committee
Mann
Caminett
Sugar Senators Make Last Stand Over Free Sugar
In a congressional debate, Senator Rana dell led opposition to free sugar, seeking to rally Democrats against the administration plan. Senator Newlands arrived as the sugar schedule read, with Senator Shufroth urging elimination of the three year free sugar provision, citing beet sugar impacts and supporting anti three sugar foes in the caucus. Senator Walsh from Montana aligned with the anti free sugar stance as the session adjourned until tomorrow.
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Ranadell
Newlands
Nevada
Shufroth
Colorado
Tha
Walsh
Montana
Shafr
Mrs Scheiber Tells Story of Killing in Memphis Trial
Mrs Marreset I Scheiber testified in Memphis that Amrut Scheiber her husband was murdered last March in Vilaya Hawsll apartments. She described mental strain from court delays and said she and Behesber had been happy until 1911 when Behesler allegedly tried to force her to accept company of Mrs Towel. In the three weeks before his death Behesber was at home only two nights.
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Memphis
Tenn
Jung
Mra
Mar- Reset
Ghatbar
Mra. Howell
Lindenwood
People’s Store
Julia Kane
Hillsdale
Mich
Angola
Burdick
California
Alavnmeden
Judge Heaton Has New Mason Car
Judge O. N. Heaton drove home from Indianapolis Saturday in his new Mason automobile. Just purchased, Mrs. Yaple was a guest. Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Sprague, who accompanied them to Indianapolis to retire new on, drove home in the judge's old American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. N. Heaton
Ndianapolle
Mason
Brocall Trial Continued in Mount Vernon Ind Court
The trial of Brocall alleged to have murdered Policeman Morrison C. Tlitch in Trinceinn has been continued to September as defense attorneys report insufficient time to prepare. About five defenseists have been sworn and plead they need more time.
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Mount Vernon
Ind
Brocall
Morrison C. Tlitch
Trinceinn
City News Terse Update On Local Office Absence
Charles Tealewaiter of the Rook Wolttt Tea company on Exat Wayne Street cannot be at his office daily due to illnesses. Secretary Charles L. Diederwod of the Commercial Clo is spending a few days at Manticelia.
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Charles 1 Tealewaiter
Rook~wolttt Tea Company
Wayne Atreet
Ines
Charles IL. Diederwod
Clo
Manticelia
Powers Striving to Avert War in the Balkans
London July 28 The great powers engage in rapid telegraphic exchanges to avert a Balkans war. Pressure aims to unite Seavia Bulgaria Montenegro and Greece behind czar mediation and force concessions to prevent hostilities. Sofia dispatch notes Bulgaria declined the Russian emperor’s proposal for a meeting of Balkan premiers at St Petersburg to discuss verities.
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London
Balkans
Seevia
Bulgaria
Montenegro
Greece
Foreign Office
Austria
Austria Wungary
Sofia
St Petersburg
Deaths and funeral notices from Fort Wayne area
A jumble of obituaries and funeral notices for Emma Waterman aged 1, L. A. Burdick, Henrietta B. Alexander, Marianne Gillieron, and other residents. Details include ages, family members, birthplaces, residences in Fort Wayne and California, and planned funeral times and locations across multiple churches and cemeteries.
Merchants Debate Saturday Night Shopping Concession
A city merchants conference discussed rotating Saturday closing hours to allow afternoon shopping after shops close at noon. Proponents argued it benefits workers and clerks, while opponents claimed it would drain Saturday activity. W.I. and church women endorsed the plan, urging communal support.
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George A. Derm
Debm’s Millinery
Henry Bendel
Peansey
Daca
Fma
James A. Lechter
Feparation of Labor
Grees Bone
Wiss Katheryn Wiliams
Kendallville Solons Set to Tackle City Ordinances
Kendallville Indiana residents hear that the city council will resume work on drafted ordinances at Tuesday evening session. Mayor Field says the city is virtually without formal law and vows to push the measures through once approved.
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Kendallville
Solons
Ind
Fond Issu
Sao Motshe
Field
Tom
Weston saving time on travel near Youngstown
Ed ward Payran Weater, an elderly pedestrian, left the Erle tracks south of Sharnn to-day and headed toward Youngatarn to save time and distance. Weston turned onto the highway miles south of here and planned to reach Sarrea, Tate, today, saving about four miles of travel.
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Youngstown
Edward Payran Weater
Erle
Sharnn
Weston
Sarrea
Tate
Wells County Deaths in Bluffton Area
Minerva Stayer age 87 dies at home after long illness in Rack Creek town. Survived by son Jonathan Stavert and many children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at St Paul’s with Rev Slater. burial at St Paul’s. John Davison, 72, dies after long illness with paralysis. Survived by wife and children Moses, Henry, Joseph, George, Mrs Sowards, Mrs Davis, and Mrs Fimma. Funeral at house Wednesday at 1 with Rev Elzey. interment at Caston.
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Birs
Marianne Winerow
Allen County
P. Schatter
St. Joseph
Bire
Gillleron
Switzerland
David Schefter
America
Ahe
Louis Gulleron
St. Joneph
Farker
Park Avenue
Emmaus Lutheran Church
Ph. Wambaganas
Elisabeth Brown
Uolman
Christian Babrdt
John Ellett
Deccatur
Grace Lutheran
Bluffton
Ind
Minerva
Rack Creek
Tonathan Stavert
John Staver
Mia
Eliza
Oldfather
Jonas
Bender
Lemuel Miller
Samantha Elekhora
If O'Cloak
St.Paul's
Slater
St Paul's
John Davison
Tocsin
Sas
Moses
Henry
Joseph
George
Mra
Sarah
Sowards
Wells County
Colonel Davis
Peru
Fimma
Towa
Celebrate Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary in Bluefton
Mrs William Wareler of Bluefton Indiana will host a large gathering to mark the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Worster. The couple wed June 21 1868 in Liberty Center. They have two children seventeen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. The anniversary will be observed at the couple’s home with relatives and friends present.
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Bluefton
Ind
William Wareler
Liberty Center
Worster
Abel Daiimaton
Liberty Center Baptist Church
Craven Thrailkill
Daniel Krinnarm
Bluffton Firemen Gather for Northern Indiana Meeting
A crowd of about 260 volunteers from northern Indiana will attend the annual meeting at Decatur this week to boost Bluffton for the 1914 meeting. Delegations from Clover Leaf Parker City and Middletown will travel to join the effort and help attract spectators.
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Bluepton
Ind
Wa Volunteer
Indiana
Decatur
Bluffton
Parker City
Middletown
Marshall names Gettysburg committees for ceremony
Vice President Maury designated a Gettysburg ceremony committee with Senators Newland Bankhead Shively Dupont Thornton Nelson Works and Bradley. The senate named the vice president as a committee member for the event, reflecting high level involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sung
Maurwnall
Thacne
Athens
Gettysburg
Sea
Newland
Bankhead
Shively
Dupont
Thornton
Nelson
Works
Bradley
Senate
Denver's Turnfest Welcomes Visiting Turners in City
June 23 report describes Denver hosting the 1931 Northern Gymnastic Turnfest with 13 turnvereine arriving from Missouri to Wisconsin and beyond. Delegations are greeted at the airport, entertained with receptions, and escorted to tours as thousands gather for paradelike festivities and civic pageantry.
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Denver
Beaver
Colorado
Marysville Kanadlaon
Wisc
Fort Wayne
St. Tans
St. Joseph
Heigls
Kaiser
Stars and Stripes
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Wayne
Iis
Journal- Gazette
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Huadache
Centlivre
C. L. Centlivre Brew. Co
Fort Wayne, Ind
Shirley
Eurpris
Cyrud Cline
Carrie
Mr. Cline
Cline
Leonhardt
Uuilato
Mayer Bros
Fort, Wayne
Goitre
Trent
Mani
Addrewe Gates
Evans
Loeffler Plumbing & Heating Co
Clinton Street
Impreynolds
Port 10
Senators
Judge Heaton
City News
the Journal- Gazette
Henrietta B. Alexander
Whitley County
Lutheran Hospital
Laud
George B. Irein
Taylor Alreet
Charter Alexander
Columbia City
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Weston Saving Time
Marshall
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