War measures adopted by Lake Erie and Western
Fort Wayne residents note new wartime steps as Lake Erie and Western orders curb service. A Pennsylvanian company cutbacks are mirrored by General Agent Tall’s directive to reduce branches. Trains punctuality shifts are advised as policy changes take effect. Berry Zimmerman of General Electric was injured at a Gerrette tournament and cared for locally. Art Getz departs with family for a two week vacation in Notawh Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Pennsylvania Company
Tte
Ponabble
Ray Phillips
Lake Erie & Western
J. B. Tall
Traine No Akrol
Kort Wayne
Berry Zimmerman
General Electric
War era orders enforce patrols and arrests on lines
War measures force Nickel Plate Railroad to clear rights of way and arrest loiterers near Mort Wayne. District arrests will be brought to police court. Community defense programs seek workers for road projects and security around Fort Wayne. A factory hospital is added at Wall Street, with new staff to serve the plant. Military organizations plan rifle support and participation at the range for those able to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plate Railroad
Nickel Plate
Mort
Wayne
Iit Aurhmer
General Electrin Company
Wall Street
Wrvat
Presides at the Cigar Box
Brody Miter presided at a small gathering honoring a brace of twins. The event featured non political remarks and was hosted by employees of the Aviation Department at General Electric works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brody Miter
Avnamoe
General Electric Works
Car Clerk Yorky’s Poolwork at Wheeling Yard
In Wheeling West Virginia Yard Car Clerk WH Yorky of the Pennsylvania Railroad engaged in a pool work with the checking committee. The item notes a repair or inspection activity involving yard operations and railroad staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WH. T. Yorky
Pennsylvania Reneral Car Inspector'a Aftier
Wheeling
W. Va
Comemoliter
Power House Extension Awarded To JQ Build
The engineering firm JQ Build has secured the contract to extend the traction company's power house. The project budget is set at 29000 dollars for skeleton work. Foundations start immediately and full construction will follow upon completion. A new machine for the extension was ordered months ago but remains unavailable. The factory warns it may be ten months or more before delivery. Once added, the power house will be among the state’s best equipped facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engivesring Company
Traction Company
Frehe
Dvneery
Watie Wheney
Ita
Focal
Rail coach modernization urged by commerce commission
An 1917 bulletin argues for universal steel car use in passenger trains.it notes wooden cars were largely retired by 1918, with 89,189 wooden passenger cars in service then, and 22132 retired in 1918. The report details costs, replacements, and total railway miles affected across the United States.
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Enme Iesse
Ft Ta Rhawn
Woorten Eava
Aerview Ince
Cavera
Ronda Rene Sonttig
United States
Hilletin Ina
Swowden En
LTA
LTA PepiceMment Ench
Fantahillio
Ile
Charsto
Pepkrcettien
Elas
Tendon
Reconnia
Interoestutive Commerce Commission
New Books on Shelves at the Public Library
The city library announces a diverse array of new books added to regular shelves. Titles cover history, science, crafts, and travel by noted authors and publishers, highlighting expanded resources for patrons citywide.
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Publle Whinury
Anna Aln TV
American Academy of Political and
Komal Reense
BOR Tifany
Cotone Vinton
Mami Predhol
Panam
Cirreapaidente
Jeanne Ranke
Tihway Fineineering
Soheriah Hakine
John Renton
Thramoh
Geeniait
Thalian
Roeging
Uren
Richie
Innan
Thomey TuMinhing Co
Vans Sivke
George Tir
Tontermien
Cite Manning
Unclear text fragment hints at workplace injury and building progress
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a crushed finger at work, an injured hand, and a building nearing completion. Other lines reference personnel, a game next Thursday, and rival managers, but the content is inconsistent and many terms unreadable.
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V. Pruskt
Nand Te
Dav Ag
Tha Denrayivanin Teller
Ehap
Hannes
Wayne Knits Win the Hose Contest at Garrett
The Wayne Knit team won the hose laying contest with a time of 31.5 seconds at Garrett, defeating the General Electric team which finished in 34 seconds. A prior error misattributed the win to GE, but Wayne Knit’s performance stands as a key program feature with strong team enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Electric
Indiana
Voluiteer
Feld Far Garrett
Wayne Knit
Students Fill Employment Openings Amid Vacation Slowdown
Local employment bureau reports 181 people placed this week with 6 of them miners or miles. Farm hands demand remains fair at fifteen placed. many notes of absences and returns to work across Pennsylvania shops and drilling, with several workers changing posts or taking leave for personal reasons.
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Emeployment Bureau
Miles
Court News Complains Will Not Be Last Word
Court officials protest as residents led by John MLA claim Will is not final in probate matters. Thomas A. Haliwin era documents referenced, questioning last testament and estate actions amid local obstruction.
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Will
Thomas A. Haliwin
John Mla
Tituwin
Weisser Park addition attracts buyers amid paving progress
In Wals ser Park on the south side, paving and major improvements are advancing ahead of the general sale of Iola set for Saturday July 7. Louis F. Curdes, overseeing the sale, reports strong demand as every lot is expected to sell quickly near railroad shops and local plants, with reinforced concrete paving noted as a first for Wort Waynée.
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Walsser Park
Iola
Louis F. Curdes
Weisser Park
Wort Waynée
Curdes
Suscessios
Objections to Pretended Will in Allen County Probate
Attorney E V Harris leads a challenge to a will presented after Atel Thikiwin died in California on May 10 1917 leaving real and personal property valued near 10000 to Allen County. The filing asserts the document is invalid and requests denial of probate allowing plaintiffs time to contest. The pretended will is dated August 11 1974.
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E. V. Harris
Atel Thikiwin
California
Allen County
Mir Sound Fund
Shaecheegawead
Aumuat
Recorder’s Office to Close at 2 30 Today
The Recorder’s Office will close at two thirty this afternoon per an order from Aden County officials. The temporary halt affects the second floor of the court house as the first quarter’s work is settled before resuming Monday morning. Details include prior incumbent and parole hearing notes referencing a long-dead case and a murder jury verdict from Orange County years ago.
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Aden
Christin Vanvera
Basiieut
Howe
Boole Walter
Warrington
Brabbatiaspedda
Jatin Dtahy
Haycock
Marriage License Note with Erroneous Names
The record contains a garbled marriage license notice listing Tomer Aldersin and Henry JL Smith with unclear details. It notes a court sentence and penalties, mentioning penal farm assignment and fines, but specifics are unreadable due to OCR errors.
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Henry JL. Smith
Namicult
Lttery
Tule Aegemian
Real Estate Transfers Report From Fort Wayne Area
Morning report lists multiple real estate transfers with buyer seller and lot details in Fort Wayne area. Transactions include Bass to Dienter, Wilding to Anthony Investment, Kruhlmann to Widard Guilders, and Woods to Garman among others with prices ranging from 800 to 14 300 dollars, plus guardian and probate related entries.
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John H. Bass
Dienter Maching Company
Bass, Simons & Ined
John Wilding
Anthony Investment Company
St. Joseph Park
John W. Miler
Mary Staward
Grind Boule Suard
Deliter
Conrad C. Kublemann
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Patterson - Fletcher Co
Wayne and
Harrison
H. Zimmerman
Getz
Art Getz
A.rt. Mudnén
Haa
Wifs
Nou
Nottawh
Mich
A. C. Borgman & Sons
Clinton ST
Rte
Revelver Club
Yerky
Northern Indiana Gas & Electric CO
the Gas Co. Utility
Bidg
E. Wayne St
Tha Ama Artesy
A. C. Muntzinger Furniture CO
Calhoun Street
F. Nichter
Aintree Triveer
Inapeeter F. Nichter
Pennaybeania
Pitteburch
Pepadrine
Geert Fleet
Gerks
Fermawe
Ing
the & F. Bowser & Co
Utone Settera
Wayne Knits
Industrial Notes
L. W. Winters
Pennsylvania
G.setter
F. Logan
H. J. Robel
Murley
Generals Plectric
Pennsylvania Chineslay Geoternas
W. Heckman
Pennsylvania Dlacksmith
Ralph Miller
Pennsylvania Better Shop
Tuntlip
Lamar
Ater
W. Kirwit
J. Islibourn
J. Potting
T. Herkenwether
Pennsylvenia
Bod
Reed
Pia
Tineral Car Inepertar Mlo
Detroit
J. Brake
Pennsylvanies
ensRines
Stemter
Dennsylvania
Sandusky
Mhiensgo
Et. J. Grosvenor
Ciuties
Etive
Huhling
Bowser
H.C. Storr
Mann ‘Mee
Harrisbury
Helen Higuenird
Behal- Naan Apy
Behal- Naan Apy New Employer Dn the Trufftes
Gener
Eleetic
W. Krusee Te Stek
Hteknery da Keonding
Tanlap
Pennsylvanuan
Santa Winte
Wf Parkman
Denneymnia Macksmith
U Qhinn
Armature Department
the Court. News
B. F. Towser & Co
Manefee Foundary
Western Gas Construction Co
Ass Foundry
Maobins Co
Pennavivenia
Isser Park
Reet
Welmer Park Avenue
Weisser Park Addition
South Side
Recorder’s
Pardon Board
Tomer Aldersin
Botiye
George Wu
Kitoh
Avondale Addition
Smittsy
Kiteh
Tor
Otia Fureelman
Guardian
Weeecio M. Woods
Et Ax
Hearie
Browo Stal
Franca
Francia Mwonds Et Um
Gouthenet
Myrtle B
Garman
Hoyt
Ropahire
Aection
the Engineering Co
Winter Street
Kinney’s
Oxfords
Itton Shoes
G. R. Kinney CO. Inc
Main Street
Cromwell High School
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