Bad Check Fraud Decline In Port Wayne Reflects Bank Tightening
Bad check artists are largely absent in Port Wayne as merchants require identity and checks are verified by banks. Bank officials say fraudulent checks have dwindled over years due to stricter enforcement and improved protections. Overdrawn accounts remain a minor risk, with the 1919 felony for overdrawn balances deterring small offenses.
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Port Yoe
Chris Quas
Usuny
George Waledhmias
Lincoln National Bank
Eeas
Port Wayne
Stephen Morris
Old National Bank
Leusser
Morris
Qilee
Bia
Biorris
Aso
Charles A Meigs Elevated as Mizpah Shrine Potentate
Charles A Meigs elected illus trious potentate of Mizpah Temple Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine at a Thursday night annusii meeting. He succeeds Charles Gumpper with officers named including Shier Rabban Edward A Was Assistant Rabban George W Gillin High Priest and Prophet Robert Koerher Oriental Guide Samuel W Greenland Treasurer George W Pixley Recorder Charles E Read Tungstee Charles A Wilding and representatives to the Imperial Council B A Merritt Charles A Meigs Edward A Wagner Charles E Read. Plans discussed for a new Shrine temple on Berry street Treen Fairfeld avenue and Ewing street costing about one million dollars with seating for 5000. Mizpah Temple now over 3000 members and growing fast in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Meigs
Mizpah Temple
Anyannusi
Charles Gumpper
Shier Rabban
Edward A. Was
Rabban
George W. Gillin
Robert Koerher
Samuel W. Greenland
Berry Street
He- Treen Fairfeld Avenue
Ewing Street
Potantate
Aiproint
What Happened in City Twenty-Four Years Ago
A late 19th or early 20th century city brief details a failed safe robbery at Queen City Coal and Teg Company on Harrison and Grand streets. Investigators, a suspect chase, accidental gunfire, and local residents’ reactions are described, plus assorted social notes and a GE band recruitment update for 1921.
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City
Vergs
Queen City Coal and Teg Company
Harrison and
Grand Streets
Edwin Moehtring
Thom
Hood of Columbia
Barr Streets
War Hall
Immel
Haga
Dayton
Abbott
James Bailey
Newspaper Union
Samuel
Chicago
D. W. Moffat
Huntington
Ind
Misa Valette Rurode
Lagrange
Schattenberger
Fort Wayne
Vera Morgan
State University
Barr Street
Loesch Drug Store
Theodore Hardendorf
A. D. UN
Charles Bates
Taberstreet
Wll
van Wert
Francis Malloy
Irene
Grand Rapids
Mich
Mayer Scherer
Gerghoff
Scherer
Herghom
Robbery Allegation Placed Against Two Men in Mill District
Stationmaster advised filing an affidavit after Zack Bougan, proprietor of a neft drink parlor in the rolling mill district, reported two men forcibly took money from him on Thursday night near 2230 Taylor Street. The incident involved an alleged confrontation over money and was described in crude terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Stront
Zack Bougan
Rolling Mill
Demuz
Bodigan
Cheer at Local Industries With Parties and Trucks
A local industry hosts an appreciation event featuring parties for staff and holiday cheer. Festivities include company presents for employees and a mobile truck parade to celebrate the season.
Presents for Orphans New Building to Rise Soon
Plans call for two new local factories on Lewis and Webster streets with a three story building and a large auditorium on the first floor. Construction to start after holidays, work resuming next spring. Employed workers and local firms supply Christmas gifts and a charity fund funds 52 boxes for orphans at the county home with underwear, stockings, mittens, caps, candy, and popcorn.
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Wick Snes
Aea Kieren
Sonal
Ross College of Chiropractic
West Jefferson Street
Gny
Inclding
Nathaniel C. Ross
Wayne Knitting Mills
General Rice
Pro
A. P. Harmon
Dr. Ross
H. Krauss
Collage
Trinity English Lutheran Church
Wayne Qi! & Supply Company
Luxam Electrical Supply
J Company
B & HA. Supply Company
Schlosser Bros
Jce Crear
Merry Singers
Packard
Edison Lamp
Dudle
Boss
Bass Foundry
Perfection
Bowser
Bergmen
Trucking
Craig Biscuit
General Electric
Wayne
Knitting ‘Mills
Tolheim
Western Gas
Warne Oil
International Harvester
Blex Club
General Hiectoric
Wayne: Knitting Mills
Detention home funds likely revert to county end year
A fund of 2100 from the detention home appropriation, unused since last April, will probably revert to the county at year end. Miss Winifred Callahan, juvenile court officer, noted financing for her work comes from travel funds, while the group explores a detention home fostered by the Woman’s Club league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Winifred Callahan
Traveles
Miss Callahan
Woman's Club League
Agus
Argentina
Tas
Dance Mouse Auditorium Christmas Party at Fort Wayne Normal
Lakeside KIds and Fort Wayne Normal staff enjoyed a Christmas party on Wednesday afternoon. Students from second and third grades staged A Visit from St Nicholas and older girls presented holiday gifts, with Yuletide decorations and festive scenes enhancing the event.
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Fort, Wayne
Jsall
Santa Claus
St. Nicholas
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Merry Christmas
Cordial
Albert Tomkinson
Calhoun St
Pioneer Coal Co
Jaingan
Kingan
Wat Marcarine
Laurents
Hartshorn
Shriners
Veggs
Queen Guy
Jeaa Verwiere
Ife
Moose Auditorium
Hinds
Elko Mee
Logal Industries
Ross College
Lewis and Webster Streets
West Main St
Dance Mouse Auditorium
Lakeside
Bert Waters
Sal
S. Hackson St
Ft. Wayne
Richard Lorne
Julian Almers
Barry -Odell
Bentinel
Master Baking Co
Calhoun Street
Allen County
News and Sentinel
Reed Shoe
Patterson-Fletcher
Indiana
the Gas CO
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