Turbulent Politicking and Tax Shifts in Indiana Debates
The Indianapolis News surveys party splits and tariff talk as Taft delegates bolt toward Roosevelt. It highlights Indiana figures like Cyrus W. Cline and Edwin Watt Hughes, notes county finance strains, and reports the state tax board cutting 1,256,067 from utility valuations while property taxes rise, prompting criticism of government honesty and fiscal policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvert Sahm
Marion County
Ma- Mon
Sie EeenOne Etc
State Tax Board
Fort Wayne and regional figures in a late 19th century context
In a sprawling, fragmentary reminiscence, mentions of Fort Wayne’s notoriety, Jewish scholar Rabbi Nathan Kress, and local civic life appear amid notes on religious sentiment, sports, and a Trinidad sugar cane pulp project seeking to convert hagasse into paper. The piece blends biographies, cultural commentary, and a commercial invention claim tied to a $85,000 mill venture expected to yield significant pulp and cardboard profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Kress
Ligansport
Trinidad
Richard Guenther
Frankfort
Germany
Guenther
Enné
Sugar Ag
Infant child of Hoch dead in early 20th century notice
Luellie Hoch daughter of Mr and Mrs Wallan Hoch Med at the home 2s East Williams street Tuesday morning. There will be short services at the home Wednesday after Rev Kinlmeier officiating. Remains will be shipped to Bluitten Bode for burial. Also funeral announcements note Amog Wright killed by being poked to death by a horse Sunday evening. remains at Schone Co Undertaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luellie
Woch
Wallan Hoch
East
Willams Street
Ghattork
Kinlmeier
Amog Wright
Schone & Co
Lightning Strikes City Hall At Angola
A heavy thunderstorm struck Angola, Indiana at about 2230 causing lightning damage to the city hall. The building has suffered light damage before in recent years. There was hail but no serious harm reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uiy Kiet
Angola
Ind
Kime loses two fingers in late accident at Kendaluvine
In Kendaluvine Indiana May 25 J A Kime of this city reported through Sy Kist News Bureau that he lost two fingers in a recent accident. A letter from his brother describes a prior injury and that Kime will work on a new project soon after healing. Local authorities note the incident and the timeline remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendalulvine
Ind
P. Oh
Kime
Tagore
Albion Lecture Course Setup for 1906-09
Fragmentary notice records an arrangement for Albion College 1906-09 lecture course. Mentions Mr Fuller and a meeting in Albion with local clubs to plan and confirm speakers and venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
Peace talks end as Ponte negotiations fail and strike continues
In Cleveland on May 6, Municipal Traction President DuPont rejects arbitration and vows to focus on resolving labor troubles. Streetcar service will continue under vice president Heiner, with cargo running full in the city and suburbs awaiting protection. Patterson-Fletcher Co advertises straw hats and Panama hats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
Snr
Ueiner
DuPont
Municipal Traction Companys
Worl
Merchants Decide On Decoration Day Store Hours
A special meeting of the Retail Merchants Association discussed whether stores should close on Decoration Day. Merchants in the city weighed the impact of closing for the day with a voluntary consensus suggesting closing from Saturday 6 PM, but no mandatory rule was adopted. Individual merchants may opt to stay open or close as they choose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tretall Marshals” Association
Commeroineth
Foster Tt
I 'You
Masons Gain About Four Thousand Members in 1908
Indianapolis report shows the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons increased by nearly 4,060 members to 50,113 on January 1, 1908, from 47,353 a year earlier. The order operates 35 lodges with three under dispensation. New officers named include Grand Master Charles Mikels of Newcastle and Grand Secretary Calvin W. Prather of Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tndianapolis
Grand Lodge
Magous
Calvin W. Prather
Chiles
Charles MM. Mikels
Newcastle
Willam Marker
Tipton
Wiliam Riseley
Coryton
Wiliam Scintz
South Bern
Martin HL. Rice
Indianapolis
Isaac. P. Leydon
New Albany
Apne
Morrow
Initial Belts From Patterson Pletcher Co
Sandsewed belts with initial branding offered at $100 per lot by Patterson Pletcher Co. Belts advertised as durable and ready for immediate purchase through the supplier. Local buyers invited to reserve or inquire for more details and ordering.
Glorious Betsy at the Majestic with Mary Mannering
Mary Mannering stars in Glorious Betsy at the Majestic for a Saturday matinee and night. The American stage drama by Aldyn Young tells Betsy Patterson's flirtation with Jerome Bonaparte amid Virginia springs and Baltimore social life, with Napoleon’s agents attempting to hinder their union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Mannering
Betsy
Legion
Baltimore
New Orleans
Bweel Springs
Virginia
America
Captain Bonaparte
Hng
Jerome
Betsy Patterson
Belde
Aruntia Niight
Napoleon
Frillies
Alow Helsy
Shuberts
Miss Manneting
German Catholic Societies Unite in City Entertainment Plan
The German Catholic men's and young men's societies of St Marys St Peters St Pauls and Precious Blood churches have united to stage a year long series of entertainments. The first meeting is next Tuesday in St Marys hall with a program including choirs speeches addresses and selections led by local figures and professors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Joseph's
Guchostea
John B. Raechs
John Sulzer
John Deppen
A. Detinger
A. Decluger
Jix
Clayar H.C. Berghott
Comey
Sirect
Bomalone at the Temple Vaudeville This Week
At the Temple afterno on and evening vaudeville Miss Anna Eva Ray presents Bomalone drawing crowds with an act of witty questions from audience members. Afternoon shows include parties, with private-query evenings for ladies only. few performances remain as the season nears end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Eva Ray
Six Rounds With Terrible Terry McGovern Draws at National Club
Terry McGovern of Brooklyn and Spike Robson of England fought six rounds at the National Athletic Club in New York. No decision was rendered, with Robson running the better late rounds while McGovern showed brief flashes of old speed but lacked his peak power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Terry McGovern
Brooklyn
Spike Robson
England
National Athletic Club
Robson
McGovern
Tom
AicGovern
Evelyn Lovas Recompense Case Moves in Court
New York city. Legal wrangling over Evelyn Lovas claim for recompense tied to alleged marriage sacrifices. Attorney for Nes Thad withdrew Sul whled. court to hear testimonies as fee issues surface.
Tax Board Figures Include Railroads and Companies
Continued from earlier notes, the tax board lists railroads and several companies with large assessed amounts. Names such as Crom, Soulglos, and Nome Polyphone appear in erased notes tied to Port Wayne and South Bend regions. The document mentions Wabash Valley and Warne, with several cited figures like 190,447,775 and 15,784,125 tied to tax assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calles Crom
Soulglos
Crom
Vhe Nome Polyphone Company
Port Wayne
Dissolution of Partnership In Fort Wayne Millinery Firm
Notice states that the partnership between Miss Clara Levenberger and Mrs M E Rhodes at 2126 Calhoun street Fort Wayne Indiana is dissolved by mutual consent. Miss Levenberger will operate a millinery business at 225 East Creighton avenue continuing to serve her customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Levenberger
M. E. Rhodes
Calhoun Street
City of
Fort Wayne
Ind
Clara Levenbager
East Creighton Avenue
State Pathfinders Lodge elects officers
State Pathfinders Lodge meets in Kokomo Ind May 2 selects five representatives to supreme lodge Dayton Ohio in June and adopts a resolution seeking reduced representation. Officers named include President H E Tue eg Logansport and other posts with partners from Indianapolis Warsaw Elwood and New Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Ind
Pathfindera
Supreme Lodge
State Assembly
Fiye
Dayton
HE. A- Tueeg
Logansport
Charles H. Warner
Indianapolis
Charles EB. Lewis
Warsaw
Henry M. Ham
Veere Hanté
Bhrghaotan
Elwood
W. ®. Ensien
Marion
W. Clary
Loxansport
Rosetta Springer
Koko Hie
Ser Fenni-al-arms
Ry Carpenter
New Albany
Glen Leap
Marty L. Carmony
Torre Hawte
Frank Buver
Ligomer
Daniel McCarthy
Jeffersonville
New Lodge of Knights of Fidelity organized in Port Wayne
A new focal branch of the Independent Order of Knights of Fidelity was organized yesterday afternoon with fifty members. Officers include Past Valiant Commander George Orttie, Valiant Commander B A Wiebke, Lieutenant Commander Hagerfeld, and others. The lodge was installed by state grand officers from Indianapolis as Port Wayne plans to host the next convention in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent’ Order
Knights of Fidelity
George Orttie
B.A. Wiebke
Hagerfeld
Dan Cio
Wens
Otto F
Adianapolis
Omera
Heer liv
Indiana
Port Wayne
Eoffort
Card of thanks for kindness during illness and death
We desire to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks to all our friends and neighbors and especially the members of the Modern Woodmen for our kindness during the illness and at the death of our beloved son Raymond Charles Segis. Mr and Mrs Frank Degits. We are selling the Safe Water Salts at 0.00. This is regular time Underwear Patterson Fletcher Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kibors
Modern Woodmen
Hurig
Raymond Charles Segis
Frank Degits
Patterson-Fletcher CO
Local Elks Root for Col Fallon at City Party
City Elks members prepare to support Colonel Fallon as delegates from the lodge gather for a planned party. Local organizers announce a gathering on Tuesday, with many members expected to attend a related event at a designated venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ELKS
Col. Fallon
Jodeo
Hike
Favilananotis
Last Dance at Tanner's Opens Western Star Club Event
Under Western Star Club auspices a social evening is planned at Tanner's on Thursday May 28. Guests are cordially invited to attend the event featuring music and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanner
Western Star Club
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Calhoun St
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette
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the Journal-Gazette CO
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Fort Wayne Journal
Wayne ‘Sererie
Fort
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Sudday
Svaree Bally
Allen and Adams
B. Fleming
Congress
Cyrus W. Cline
Angala
Taft
West Virginia
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Rnosevelt
Pramily
Fairbanks Wharf
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Lake Shora
Elkhart
Tadiuna
Edwin Watt Hughes
DePauw University
Methodist Episcopal Schurch
Wis
Robison Park
Packard Band
Inges Siburday
Hobison Park Theatre
Herald Square Opera Company
India
EL Capitan
William Hoch
City News
Harry A. Keplinger
First National Tank
Chicago
West Vide
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ot Episcopal
Clay
Portland
Br. Joseph's Hospital
Br. Neschang
Kist
Mr. Fuller
Leseeline
Aluion Henge
Roya
Cleveland Street Railway
Froubie
Sattla
Mont
Shores
Masons
Prathir
Inital
Patterson-Pletcher CO
Pring
Terry
WeeGovern
Spike Roasen
Evelyn Lovas
BLT
O'Reilly
Evelyn Gupht
York
Thesugh Bief
Todas
Elas
Rome
Matty K. Fiaw
Treferve
Eithey
Daniel O'Telly
Nes
Beelyn
Byaty
TAX Board
Duncine
Leeann Laine
State Pathfinders Lodge
Patterson-Tletcher CO
NEW Lodge OF Knights OF Fidelity
Madras
The
Rurode Dry Goods Co
K. J. Ash
Reliable Stove Dealer
E. Columbia Street
Amin
Walash
Anid
Thesawyer
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