Downward Course Realized by Fort Wayne People
Fort Wayne readers report a perceived decline in health through urinary disorders tied to diabetes and related ailments. An endorsement mentions Tom's Kidney Pills and Beans winey Vista as remedies, with customer experiences from local Fort Wayne residents and Foster-Milburn Co as sole U.S. agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kid Bey
W. OW. Wilcox
Columbia City
Ind
Tom
Bean
Fort Wayne
Meyer Bros. Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Deffalo
N. Y
United States
Dvan
Tate
Parade Escort Requested by Gelter for Decoration Day
Captain WW Gelter invites Chief Maria Ankenbruck and police to escort the Decoration Day parade to Lingenwood on Saturday afternoon. Chief Ankenbruck will provide the detail. Also promoting Cooking with Gas at Pickard House Furnishing Co today through Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gelter
Snarsman
Maria B. Ankenbruck
Lingenwood
Anken~hruck
Pickard House Furnishing Co’s
Man Given Life for Wife Murder and Poison Plot
May 26. Judge Matthias overruled motion for new trial for Martin Brown wife murderer and poisoner. Brown sentenced to life imprisonment on hard labor after jury returned murder in the first degree with mercy recommendation. Feywad taken to Columbus at Laseelock by Sheriff Hott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fan Wert
Matthias
Martin
Brown
Feywad
Columbus
Laseelock
Sheri Hott
Bicycle thief has new method in city report
Mr J T Van Tochine of 11 Washington boulevard west reports a young man who said he was Howard Donnelly of 1618 St Marys avenue rented his bicycle for a week and did not return it Police were told also of a bicycle theft from the City Truck Company's wagon on East Columbia street with no known suspect or Donnelly at the address given The note shows a new method of the thief and appears to be an alert to authorities and residents about the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. van Tochine
Washington, Boulevard West
Howard Donnelly
St. Mary's Avenue
Is Your Kitchen Clean A Poorly Written Satire
A garbled historical kitchen note questions cleaning methods using dubious terms like grease, resin, and cocoa tallow. It reads as a fragmented advice fragment with unclear instructions and many misspellings, offering little concrete information beyond a chaotic attempt at suggesting cleaning substances.
Fire equipment installed at General Electric works
The General Electric works at Hoitsast and Clinton streets have a new fire protection system. The plant, described as one of the safest in the city, now features five installed fire equipment stations, a power pump, hand extinguishers, and hundreds of feet of hose. Fire drills and safety instruction are routine, and ladders have been placed at strategic points throughout the building to prevent any disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Electric Works
Hoitsast
Clinton Streets
Hardyon
N. J
Bass Foundry’s Fishermen Tale Sparks City Trip
A chaotic note from Billy Kingman orders Charlie and Charlie Mochman to Rome City on Sunday to haul a “dandy basket of Tunch” with Mrs. Kingman preparing a feast. The plan unravels as Billy misses the train, Charlie and Charlie fish all day, return with two bass, and confront the absent Billy when he finally appears at the station. The tale ends in comic, bungled miscommunication and a hungrier crew. In Columbus, May 26, the Interstate Commerce Commission rejects Ohio car service rules guiding interstate shipments and orders railroads to reissue their schedules after a formal legal review.
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Billy Kiingman
Curie Gousart
Charlie
Charlie Mochman
Rome City
Vidome Uy
Kingman
Dochmon
Charlie Dookman
Billy
Hix
Charlo
Charlia C
Charlie D
Columbus
Onla
Interstate Commerce Commission
State Railroad Commission
Ohio Railroads
Ohio Commission
Ohio
Cleveland Excursion Looks Promising
Judging from tickets asked at the Nickel Plaza ticket office excursion planners report strong interest in a trip to Cleveland. The city has become a popular draw for local visitors and Washington's birthday crowds recently showed its appeal despite a streetcar strike.
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Tne
Uuiries
Nickel Plaza
Tom Johnson
Wayne
Washington
Nickel Plate Railroad
Wabash bulletin requires reporting broken draw bars and knuckles
Reports from the Wabash bulletin mandate trainmen to note the disposition of broken draw bars and knuckles in reports. The writer observes parts pulled on the road and never recovered, suggesting some pieces are hidden or removed deliberately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabashiag
Imouk
Freight trainmen pool runs under Peru orders
Peru orders allow eight brakemen and conductors on extra list to make one sound trip then drop to bottom of list to maximize runs. Passenger trainmen unaffected. Division Fort Wayne Toledo excluded. Goal is to distribute work and sustain a living wage for workers at Peru.
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Peru
Jocal
Fort Waspe
Toledo
Thors
Teller
West Lebanon Gets an Absent Wabash Stop
Orders direct Wabash train No 23 to stop at West Lebanon for connections to Lafayette and beyond. The article notes reduced train counts on the Wabash line and changes affecting the small station area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Lebanon
Flenai
Lafayette
Nelnta
Sarsaparilla Praise and Train Stop Adjustments
A testimonial extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a spring medicine boosting appetite and overall health. The piece ranges to report on train service changes to meet rising demand, noting small towns facing transportation gaps and local officials adjusting stops to improve service.
Peru to Lose Shops Amid Railway Office Move
Peru Indiana May 26 reports the abandonment of Peru shops by Umylon Pelot of the Lake Belt Western. Wilbert Dutten ordered to report at Tipton. The company plans to maintain only a road bypass force at this point. Shops here since 1865 have employed about 400 workers. Leche Grove shops near Indianapolis expected to handle work for the Indianapolis and Michigan division. Ben Bowbern resumed duties after a week off due to arm burns. David Maldy improving after cab accident at Midpoint, Ohio. Howard Meyers, four, injured with a broken shoulder from a hammock fall. A horse at Vesey Naval works frightened by a Wabash engine ran away and was shot. Rot, Pisher and GT. Ladd of the Rusa works and Grace Cresaler of Kerr Murray works back from a long auto trip. Men favored a Detroit trip. R. L. Hildebrand returned with wife to stay with parents. Randolph Breese, J. D. Corlett, H. D. Rose and A. Lopshire recovering from fishing trip near Grand Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. Pistn return from Coldwater following death of Mrs. Tinyns father. TC. MM. Baker, Pennsylvania ticket receiver, at office after weeks. not fully recovered. O D. Pusey, chief clerk to L B & W general passenger agent, in city for first time in fifteen years. tour of system by H C. Hillery, new general passenger agent, noted misalignment with rumors.
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Peru
Ind
Lake Bele & Western
Wilbert Dutten
Tipton
Leche Grove
Indianapolis
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Tollermker
Ben Bowbern
Severa Burns
David Maldy
Mid- Gepoint
Howard Meyers
Tenry Mayers
A. L. Lopshire
Grand Rapids
J. Pistn
Nickel Plate
Coldwater
Mich
Tiynn
MM. Baker
OD. Pusey
H C. Hiliery
Pussey
Eli
Bryan and Taft Back Campaigns for Publicity Bill
Washington May 6 news sketches a rare public plea from William J Bryan urging unity with William H Taft to press a bill requiring publication of campaign contributions. Taft swiftly signals reception and notes a prior letter to Senator Burrows supporting the measure to curb political spending. The exchange is framed as a historic moment in U.S. politics.
Bryan to Stir Up Congress Over Taft Letter
In Lincoln Nebraska on May 26 William Jennings Bryan said he had not received Taft's full reply on campaign contribution publicity but endorsed Taft's attitude. He planned to notify Senate minority leader Culberson and House minority leader Williams to urge congressional action on Taft's letter.
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Lincoln
Neb. J
Taft
Bryan
Fulio
Culkerson
Senate
Wil Hams
House
Congress
Woman's Sorrow and the Curious Laundry Note
A fragmented 19th century style notice appears to describe a washday mishap with a damaged tablecloth or undergarment. The text references holes enlarging and a laundress, mentioning a soup product and American grocers in a garbled fashion. The readable elements hint at domestic distress and market terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Bryan telegraph reply on public affairs urged action
In Cols Neb Bryan urgently asks for quick action on public affairs. He forwards a telegram from Secretary Taft and sends copies to Senator Culberson and Representative Wilkerson to secure support and publicity for holding the scales in favor of a measure. The missive is signed with Bryan initials.
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Bryan
Taft
Wxcols
Neb
Atuy
Bryan Iis
Caft
dTe
Sion
Washington, D.C
W. 3
Urvan
Culberson
Wilkuasta Sale Towar
Tate
Flurcows
Securi
T. Uryaxx
Burglar s Loot Saloon In Country
An attempted burglary at a saloon near the city led to theft of 100 elgirs and various drink supplies. Investigators believe two men also broke into a Broadway home, though nothing was stolen there.
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Tae Uilan
Jona Beekex
Smumton Fond
Wutelata Mondaly Tighkt
Choy
Twal
Broadway
Claeence Bradguey
Taal House
Thors
Sure Sign of Arrival of Summer
Complaints flood in from several city quarters about neglected weeds on streets and sidewalls and trash tossed on the jubile high wh. Captain Kelly cites a "sure sign that summerly here" and urges action to curb unsightly and unsafe conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Kelly
All Big Gun Fighter Launched At Camden
The battleship Michigan, an all big gun type, launched at Camden. aims for 18.5 knots for four hours. It carries eight 12 inch guns, two submerged torpedo tubes, and a 1, or 738 crew with 2200-ton coal bunker, armor and turrets details. Built at New York Shipbuilding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
N. I
Michigan
New York
Bulldine Company
Delaware River
Baseball 1 Day Lightweight Underwear Ad Preview
Fort Wayne shoppers see a partial ad for lightweight underwear from Fletcher Co featuring a one day sale. The snippet mentions Macut wens Misirt kit garments and price points around $1 on the display, with no full details due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coate Rhein
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Owensville
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Patterson-Fletcher CO
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