New Electric Railway Franchise Reached for Fort Wayne Line
The Fort Wayne, Lake Everett & Columbia City Electric Railway company wins a 90 year franchise after commissioners accept terms. Two trains daily each way, 25 cent round trip fare, 20 mph limit, drainage changes, and corporate incorporation promised within a year. Construction to begin immediately with completion in 12 months.
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C. l. Everett
Fort Wayne
Mar. Everett
Everett
Iis Company Incorporated
Tea Times Post
Leverett
Hurricane Rips Yap Town in South Seas
The bark Helen W. Almy arrived in San Francisco from Batari Terii reporting Yap almost totally destroyed by a hurricane. Dr. D. O'Keefe, a leading trader, reportedly lost 50000 dollars as his store and dwelling were wiped out, with stock killed. O'Keefe owns the St. David islands and has large Hong Kong interests.
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San Francisco
Helen W. Almy
Batariteri
Marshall
Caroline
South Pacific
Yap
D. O'Keefe
South Seas
O'Keefe
St. David Group of Islands
Hong Kong
Witness Mrs Leak Identified in Durrant Case
San Francisco police locate Mrs. Leak of Emanuel Church as a new key witness in the Durrant murder case. She says she saw Durant and Miss Lamont enter the church on the day Miss Lamont vanished, opposite the church where the killings occurred. Her testimony could complete the chain of evidence against Durant.
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San Francisco
Durrant
Leak
Emanuel Church
Durant
Blanche Lamont
Indiana photographers plan March meeting in Indianapolis
Last evening at the Randall hotel the Indiana Association of Progressive Photographers arranged for the next state meeting to be held in Indianapolis in March. A prize list was drawn up and Messrs. Jones and Barrows led a city tour for visiting members and dignitaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall Hotel
Indiana Association of Progressive Photographers
Indianapolis
Messrs. Jones and
Barrows
Adam Neimburger
New Albany
George Holloway
Terre Haute
F. R. Barrows
Fort Wayne
E. Shores
Vincennes
Benjamin Carrimer
Marion
Messrs
Harry Fell
Charles Doyle
Chicago
American Aristoype Company of
New York
Indiana Gubernatorial Nominating Campaign Under Way
Indianapolis Aug. 16 The Republican fight for governor grows heated as 10 to 12 candidates vie for state control. Charles T. Doxey of Anderson leads active campaigning to build county committees and name workers with second choices. Hammond’s Charles I Griffin reportedly tops organization strength, followed by Secretary of State William D Owen with solid preliminaries.
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Indianapolis
Charles T. Doxey
Anderson
Doxey
Charles I. Griffin
Hammond
Griffin
William D. Owen
Merchants Asked to Send Russian Goods for New York Exhibition
The department of commerce calls upon merchants to mail samples of their wares to the Russian consul in New York. He is organizing an exhibition of Russian goods with prices to meet frequent inquiries from American importers.
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Sr. Perkispure
Department of Commerce
New York
Fruit and Produce Carload From Vincennes Arrives
A full carload received today from Vincennes Indiana includes rice large ripe wood size 2e each and the very largest Georgia watermelons 14 cents each Michigan peaches 18 cents per basket Ohio sweet grapes 5 cents per pound Kentucky red plums Seoui tomatoes from Ohio 2 cents per peck Fruit House outlines the shipment and per unit prices for multiple fruits and vegetables.
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Vincennes
Ind
Georgia
Michigan
Ohio
Kentucky
Fruit House
Excursion Tickets Offered Across Cities This Summer
The North Depot Fort Wayne sells excursion tickets for events in Boston Chattanooga Cincinnati Columbus Dayton Greensburg Indianapolis Louisville Muncie Washington and Fort Wayne with dates from August to October. The note urges asking L K E W ticket agents and promises cheaper travel than staying home. Zip Wyatt, an Oklahoma outlaw, was captured by U S marshals after a fierce gun battle and is gravely wounded in jail.
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Boston
Mass
Knights Templar
Chattanooga
Tenn
Chickamaugaa
Incinnati
Ohio
Columbus
Dayton
Greensburg
Ind
Indianapolis
Louisville
Muncie
Washington
Hh. Y. P
North Depot
Fort Wayne
Emip
O. T
Zip Wyatt
Oklahoma
Wyatt
An Old Navigator Dying
Chcaco reports Captain George W. Girdon a leading American navigator is near death at his home at 105 South Hoyne Avenue. He is 81 years old.
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Chcaco
George W. Girdon
United States
South Hoyne Avenue
Best beer and lunch at the Senate on 101 Street
Hundreds recognize Charles Gruber's Senate on 101 Street as the top spot west of Calhoun for perfect beer and a fine lunch.
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Calhoun Street
Charles Gruber
Senate
Stoad Way
Princeton expedition members reach Washakie safe and sound
In Lanner Wyoming on August 16, several Princeton geological expedition members, feared during the Indian scare, have been located alive and well in Washakie. Also listed are local prices: flour 25 cents per barrel, best Bluffton flour 3.40 per barrel, other goods and fresh eggs priced, and a note about Niagara Falls and Nickel Plate schedule with special train rates valid through August 19.
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Tivron
Ind
James Hamler
Niagara Falls
Nickel Plate Road
Lanner
Princeton Geological Expedition
Washakie
Nickel Plate
Klamath Wins Badger Cup Amid Turbulent Racing Gossip
At Kokomo and nearby tracks on Aug 16, exciting races drew 8,000 fans as Dr. Haile set a 2:15 heat record, while controversy over Klamath's ride in the 2:11 trot led to public dispute and a near-scandal involving Aunt Delilah. Other results include Dr. Phelps fined for his conduct and several track records broken.
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Dr. Phelps
Duchess O'Neal
Burt Shank
Ole Hutch
Phelps
Lopez
Michigan
Be Sure
Abner
Dentine
Ambassador
Br. S
Crit Davis
Davy Crockett
Phelps and Shank
Cee Aseces
Ewe Ee Ee
Dutchess O'Neal
B. m
Bonice
faMcGregor
Ensium
Frank Bogash
Br. Bh
Bogash
Payne
Barmont
B. H
Clark
Susie G
Dolly Spanker
Dufour
Burrano
N. Y
Klamath
Aunt Delilah
Lesa Wilkes
Lesa
Ed Decemea
New York
Delilah
I. W. Ayers
Dandy Jim
David B
Decemea
Metropolis
Benzetta
Rachel
Bumps
Theodore Shelton
John R. Gentry
Chicago
Joe Patchen
Robert J. Rubinstein
E. S. Hedges
Fleetwood Park
Azore
Dan Cupid
Fantasy
Vallean
George
Adam
Kokomo
Ind
Dr. Hillile
Perest Wilkes
Rhetha Boy
Galesburg
Gainspure
Lady Beaumont
Hydrogen
General
Rinaldo
Whirley
Corbett to Marry Vera Stanwood After Divorce Case
A New York dispatch reports Champion Corbett will wed Vera Stanwood, the former Vera in his recent divorce case with Mrs Corbett. The wedding is said to occur next week while Corbett trains for his fiftieth bout with Fitzsimmons at Asbury Park. Corbett’s estranged wife, Miss Lake of San Francisco, recently won a divorce and alimony.
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Champion Corbett
Vera Stanwood
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Shocking Mill Accident Claims Young Springfield Worker
John Luce, a saw mill employee for Gideon Hoffman in Springfield township, was killed yesterday morning when a log's rope entangled in a belt pulled him into a large wheel. He, about 20, sustained severe injuries. the remains were moved to his sister Mrs. Ashton's home.
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John Luce
Gideon Hoffman
Springfield Township
Knights Templar Train to National Conclave Boston Trip
Fort Wayne commandery members and friends travel to Boston aboard a Wabash special leaving Wabash station at 8 AM on Wednesday August 21. The route includes Detroit Kingston Montreal Quebec White Mountains Portland and Old Orchard Beach with two Wagner Palace Sleeping Cars to Boston. Passengers urged to buy tickets at the Wabash Ticket Office before departure.
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Fort Wayne
Boston
Wabash
Knights Templar
Wabash Station
Detroit
Kingston
Montreal
St. Lawrence
Quebec
White Mountains
Portland
Old Orchard Beach
Wagner Palace
R. G. Thompson
Diphtheria Reports In City Districts
Two cases of diphtheria were reported to health authorities this morning. One case involves 47 Oakley Street and the other 83 Colerick Street in the city's diphtheria district. Try a want ad in the Times-Post.
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Oakley Street
Colerick Street
Bowers Case Probed Amid Controversy and Delays
A longsought inquiry into Officer Bowers faces slow progress and political overtones. The Oakley administration and local press clash over readiness to proceed. Missing notices and witness handling raise questions about fairness as the board of safety moves cautiously.
Pope may reach hundredth year if nothing happens
Rome dispatch reports the pope could live to his hundredth birthday if no unforeseen event occurs. The item appears in The Standard with distant implications of longevity amidst summer chatter. The note closes by mentioning nickel plate railroad summer offers to travelers to a delightful resort, dated August.
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London
the Standard Today
Rome
Italian Man Detained After Jump From Nickel Plate Train Near Gibson
Valparaiso police recaptured J Guilaini, about 45, Italian, dazed but not insane, after a jump from a Nickel Plate train near Gibson Indiana. He was jailed in Valparaiso with $26 in cash and tickets to Chicago Buffalo and Havre. A letter by John Sebastian requests baggage release to Guilini, indicating trouble on June 22, a brother is en route to assist.
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Valparaiso
Gibson
Ind
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Princeton
Chicago
Buffalo
Lachampagne
New York
Havre
J. Guilaini
John Sebastian
Chicava
Rock Island and Pacific
Delaware and Lackawanna Line
Cuilini
Marvelous Escape of Freddie Sawyer From Rolling Concrete
Freddie Sawyer twenty nine year old lives with his parents at Dawson street narrowly escaped grave harm when a heavy half ton concrete roller attached to a wagon passed over him on the street. He rose to his feet after the incident though he collapsed twice and was treated by Dr Enslen with no serious injuries found.
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Freddie Sawyer
Dawson Street
Fire in Rhinesmith & Simonson Paint Room Found Early
A morning blaze was detected on the third floor corner of the Rhinesmith and Simonson paint room between 3 and 4 am. The fire, started in a grease and paint saturated tag box, was quickly extinguished with the help of an automatic flooding system and the fire department. Had it not been for early discovery, damage could have been severe.
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Rhinesmith & Simonson
Dispute Over Pantitorium Name Rights in Fort Wayne
Jennie Haverly announces she purchased the Pantitorium business name, goodwill, and exclusive right to use the Pantitorium in Fort Wayne. She alleges J O Caswell now operates as The New Pantitorium, risking loss of her paid-for goodwill. She pledges to continue the renowned Pantitorium methods at No 16 Arcade under her supervision.
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Pantitorium
Winecar
Lasso
Mrs Nichter thanks Bass foundry shopmen and others
Mrs Mary Nichter and her children of 48 Hendricks street express heartfelt gratitude to the Bass foundry shopmen the Orpheus Singing Society and many friends for sympathy and aid after the death of Otto Nichter. A $2.50 round trip to Dayton or Cincinnati via railroad is offered with good return in 30 days. Grand Opening noted at Ed Gebhart's 20 Harrison street Saturday night.
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Mary Nichter
Hendricks Street
Bass Foundry
Orpheus Singing Society
Otto Nichter
Dayton
Cincinnati
G. R. &1 Railroad
Ed Gebhart’s
Harrison Street
A N Taylor Dies in St Joe Township One of Allen County's Oldest Citizens
Yesterday at his home in St Joe township A N Taylor died after a long illness with Bright's disease. Born May 25 1817 in Orleans County VI he lived in Genesee County NY Wisconsin New York and Illinois before settling on a 100 acre Fort Wayne area farm. He married Mary V Pond in 1846 and was a veteran Odd Fellow and Mason active in local politics and church life. He leaves his wife and son Charles and a daughter Mrs Allan H Dougall. Funeral will be Sunday at 2 PM at his residence with Maysville Lodge Odd Fellows and lodges from New Slaven and Fort Wayne in attendance.
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St. Joe Township
A. N. Taylor
Allen County
Bright
Orleans County
Gideon M
Phabe (Walbridge) Taylor
Genesee County
N. Y
Arthur
New Orleans
South
Wisconsin
New York
Mary V. Pond
New Hampshire
Tollinois
Taylor
First Baptist Church
Fort Wayne
Oakfield
Prospect Ell
N. J
New Haven
Harlan Lodge
Summit City
Chamberlin
Ind
Grant
Allan H. Dougall
A. M. Taylor
Maysvilly Lodge of Odd Fellows
New Slaven
Mishaps in Pennsylvania shops injure three workers
An afternoon series of mishaps left Frank O’Brien Cecil Schlagel and W. O. Bassett injured. O’Brien severed an artery in his right hand with a chisel, Schlagel cut his right hand badly, and Bassett sustained a crushed hand while adjusting a locomotive wheel. Dr. George C. Stemen treated all three.
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Pennsylvania
Frank O'Brien
Cecil Schlagel
W. O. Bassett
George CG. Stemen
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Mr. Everett
Frank Rgan
Fidel
Coastman
Jim and
Vera
Miss Stanwood
Asbury Park
Slys
Fort Wayne Commandery
Trks-Post
Safety Board
Novi
Bowers
Gazette
Democratic
Board of Safety
Oakley
Board of Public Safety
Times-Post
Miss Lowry
Freiburger
White Fruit House
Linwood Park
Vermillion, C
Rhinesmith
Simon
AN. Taylor
Dread Bright
Coop
Globe Mills
Any Other
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