Fort Wayne Gazette notes and political debates in 1911
A Fort Wayne Gazette column discusses local politics and national affairs. It cites the rise of Mr. Ward G. Weffman’s candidacy for the U.S. Senate, comments on Tom Marshall’s nomination, debates about Indiana political machines, and calls for Fort Wayne merchants to keep spending locally amid a broader discussion of civic pride and economic competition.
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Chitazo
Cleveland
Fort We
Port Wayne
Brest
Fort Etc
Fort Wayne
C. R. Jenne
Ind
Port City Citizens Rally for Civic Grants
Residents voice concern over local funding as the Port Wiyue community seeks support to aid families. City leaders promise review while residents urge clear timelines and transparent use of resources.
Six Men Die In Elevator Cage Accident In Mine
Six men perished and several others were injured in a mine cage accident at Elsworth Mine No 2 in Washington County. Civil engineers M J Walsh Eugene G Smyth and J B Ercomer were among the dead. Foremen and three foreign workers assisted in a survey when a loaded timber jammed the cage, projecting ends struck cribbing and toppled the men 295 feet to the bottom.
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Pittsburg
Senco Wwers
Elf
Elsworth
Washington County
Jarara Day
Etn Cont Company
M. J. Walsh
Eugene G. Smyth
J.B. Ercomer
Etvil
Esa
Adams County Grand Jury Convenes in Indiana
The Adams County grand jury convened to hear the factual allegations of wrongdoings in the county. Frank Wechter was named foreman with members including Charles Brown Geneva Ketchum Jefferson and others. Henry B. Heller is prosecuting attorney in charge, with Joseph T. Johnson as door bailiff, deputy sheriffs Green and J. H. Smith as riding bailiffs, and H. M. Devoss serving as court reporter.
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Iay
Henry B. Heller
Joseph T. Johnson
Sherifd Green
J. H. Smith
William Tucker
Herne
Jack Atkinson
Geneva
H. M. Devoss
General Lucas Mexican War veteran dies in Indiana
Whitley Circuit Court in Columber City notes Gen Lucas a veteran of the Sixteenth Indiana regiment who later became a brigadier general. The article mentions his service under Napoleon and his relation to Major Frederick J.O. Lucas. Court coverage focuses on civil cases including Brock vs Fisher for 127 dollars balance, with a jury verdict for the defendant, and other scheduled matters for the week.
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Weencerues
Ind
Hist Sews Bureau
Columber City
Fred E. Brock
Fisher
Harbaring
Davia C
Riddle
John Murbach
Ad Hilbert
Sanford Bices
Ebner Inder
Wary J. Hraddock
H. Diffendarfer
Charles L.stine
Jacob C. Marchand
Howen- Levi Seisor
Samuel Watters
Ben Youtz
Landis
Eck
Baker Sicks
Willam i Millard
Wamages
South Whitley Man Fined At County Seat
A South Whitley man, Fuger, son of Noah Pager, was arrested in Columbia City after a late evening visit. He reportedly behaved badly in public, was detained by officers, and held until Sunday after failing to pay a fine of ten dollars.
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South Whitley
West News Bureau
Columbia City
Nav
Fuger
Noah Pager
Hitley
Fogle
Sunday School Institute at South Whitley
A Sunday school institute was held at the Baptist church in South Whitley with excellent attendance. State workers spoke in the afternoon and evening, and similar meetings are planned for Churubasen, Larwill, Cocase, and Lewd, with speakers including A. Burnie and Mrs. Mg Ba, among others.
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Kist
Columbia City
Alitule
Phe Pst
Ginul
A. Burnie
Mra
Mg. Ba
Stary Land Sanitation
Churubasen
Labor Leader Gompers Warns on Courts and Trade Laws
A historical report details Samuel Gompers urging workers to resist court rulings seen as curbing labor rights. He argues the Sherman act targets unions, discusses the Danbury case, and condemns political parties’ influence, while delegates back labor reforms including women’s suffrage and old age protections.
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Rhein
Gompers
Danbury Nat
Luere
United States Supreme Court
United States Supreme In
Danoury
de Lacy
Alas Hayes
Cleveland
Hayes
Gompers Aguin
Democratic Party
Etrvan
Kxhor
Battle Creek
Dhe
Massachusetts Savines Bank
Lakeside Street Acceptance Vote Sparks Meeting at Barn
Residents of Columbia avenue in Lakeside gathered at Macrow's barn to decide whether to forward the Metropolitan Engineering Company paving contract to the board of works. The group debated the city's position, heard a paving company proposal, and ultimately voted against accepting the street paving. J T J Logan chaired. City Attorney Guy Cobbels outlined city stance. Z J Logan to present the vote to the board.
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Columbia Avenue
Macrow
Colimbia Avenue
Board of Works
Metropolitan Engineering Company
J. T. J. Logan
Guy Cobbels
Metropolitan
Mysers
Palmer
Wil Witson
Sempany
Ace
Z. J. Login
Ite
Imade
Wabash Man Dies On Wedding Anniversary
WABASH INDIANA Nov 16 William H Kunder seventy two at his home died on the eve of his forty sixth wedding anniversary. Forty years to the minute before his death he stood ready to marry Catherine Fierbend in Peru.
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Wadagh
Willian Fh Kunder
Walwish
Catherine Fierbend
Peru
Etki
Decetican
Wistein
Germany
Yount
Eliza Risps
Death notices and obituaries scatter across Fort Wayne paper
Multiple obituaries and memorial notices from Fort Wayne recount the deaths of longtime residents. Items include Pio Neer resident Schweitzer era figures, Miss Eliza Risp, and Mrs Margaret Rusher, with details on births, marriages, church involvement, survivors, and burial plans. Also listed are announcements for infant Anton Kotowitz, Samuel C. Worman, Mrs Margaret Kress, and Mrs Fred J. Miller with funeral arrangements and church affiliations.
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Margaret Rusher
Michaél Rusher
Willliam C. Star
St. Joe Road
Ree
Rusher
Starke
Jaunty
Ohio
Hountington County
Jacob Schwartz
Texaling
Texas
Dantel Schwartz
Huntington
Brall
St. Joseph Township
Fred Stevens
Andrews
John D. Austin
Bracken
Ind
D. E. Rusher
M. Rusher
Kokomo
Huntington County
Kotowitz
Anton Kotowitz
Andres Kotowitz
Haydenstra
Pennsylvania Round House
Samuel C. Worman
Creighton Avenue
Welock
Margaret ‘Kress
Wayne Street Methodist Church
Women's Relief Corps
Fred J. Miller
Lafayette and
Wallace Streets
Zion Lutheran Henry
C. Luehr
The Majestic to Feature Charley Aunt Next Week
The Majestic presents Our Own Stock Company in Charley's Aunt with Charley, Huntington, Miss Dunbar, Miss Monrl, Mr Marion and Mr Nicholson. Performances run Thursday Friday Saturday matinee with lively comedy and a festive farce.
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Charley
Mr. Huntington
gSeen
Daye
Miss Dunbar
Miss Monrl
Mr Marion
Nicholson
Membee
The Temple Big Show Delights With Daring Stunts
A Temple performance billed as the season’s biggest features daring acts led by Frank Studer. Irene Remain wears a striking sheath gown as performers improvise with minimal set and a bull pen screen. Two acts claim innovation and charm audiences with risqué routines. Price cited at 61.00.
Vaudeville at the Temple Heads to Week of Stouder Shows
The Temple bills a strong vaudeville lineup led by Bowers Walters and Crooker in a standout closing act. Also featured are Mons Herbert and his musical dining room, Iida Schnee, John Debmar and Emily Darrell, Eddie Gray and Company, Irene Romain, and Bic. The show draws big crowds amid praise for Frank Stouder and the entire cast as they deliver a highly praised run.
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Bowers
Walters
Crooker
Mons
Herbert
Iida Schnee
John Debmar l
Emily Darrell
Eddie Gray
Fred Walton
Joe Galligan
Sweet Miss Bowman
Irene Romain
Ienne
Bic
Maud Ryan
Inary Mounh
Lyric Show Delivers Extraordinary Night at Livater
The week’s program outshines recent performances with Pewity and Marvels Vedette, Prat Olds delivering occult feats that astonish the audience. Luisa Vooletta’s spells captivate at moments while Miss Kibbe, Middleton, and the Treview Trio provide strong supporting acts.
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Pewity
Olds
Artic
Etticla Reb
Luisa Vooletta
Torniteas
Miss Kibbe
Middleton
Treview
Bryne-Golson
Ohio counties vote dry in election results
Reading of fragmented text shows Muskingum and Hancock counties voting dry amid blurred figures and stray names. The report references Muskingum with a score like 82 to 10 and mentions other counties in a contested dry status, but the details are garbled.
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Hancock County
Fulnone
Muskingum
Tusewrawas
Cick
A. Muskingum
aPe Pont
Pupisious
Wieusogl
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