Mrs Romberg Says Husband Safe Returning From Germany
Mrs H W Romberg says her husband H M Romberg is aboard the Atlantic and due in New York on September 4. A telegram to Mrs Romberg from her brother in Philadelphia confirms sailing from Bremen on the Red Star liner Friesland, contradicting reports of a German prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Romberg
Deexter
Germany
Romberg
City
Katherine Weber
John Weber
West Main Street
Troops Prepared for Michigan Mine Tenant Evictions
In Ishpeming Michigan a private letter from Governor Rich hints that regular troops from Fort Brady may be sent to Micigan if mine owners press their plan to begin steam shovel work and evict thousands of long time tenants, a move feared to spark serious trouble. Miners report intense feeling and potential consequences loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isnurmwine
Mich
Rich
Fort Brady
Prices Advance In Iron and Coal Industry
Birwincham Ala Aug 31 The Tennessee Coal Tron and Railroad company announces an advance of 50 cents a ton in iron bringing No 1 foundry to 10 cents. By contract 4 000 miners receive a 2 cent a ton rise making pay 45 cents. All other iron and coal firms will follow. Total advances to date are 2.25 a ton on iron and 74 cents a ton for mining coal benefiting 10 000 miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birwincham
Ala
Tennessee Coal, Tron and Railroad Company
Iron and Coal
Defiance capitalists plan manufacturing town at Wellsboro crossing
Lavoure Indiana August 31 Messrs Krobe and Carey of Defiance Ohio capitalists will establish a manufacturing town at the crossing of the Baltimore and Ohio Chicago and Grand Trunk Chicago and West Michigan railroads in this county. They have purchased a large tract of land adjacent to the village of Wellsboro and located a woolen mill hub factory and other large industries there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavoure
Ind
Messrs. Krobe and Carey
Defiance
Ohio
Baltimore & Ohio
Chicago & Grand Trunk
Chicago & West Michigan
Wellsboro
Express Messenger Arrested for Rifling Express Pouch
Denver August 31 Robert W McArthur an express messenger on the Denver Rio Grande railroad was arrested by post office authorities for rifling the express pouch. A sum of marked money was found on his person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Robert W. McArthur
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
McArthur
Man found hanged in Garfield park at 75 years
Caicaco reports George Mevert, 75, was found hanging from a tree in Garfield park this morning. He had been out of work long and had nothing to eat. An obituary note accompanies a local ice cream ad for Dan Myers & Son at 18 West Berry Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caicaco
George Mevert
Garfield Park
Drowning at Wawasee Lake Involves Two Ohio Youths
Miss Nettie Vannatta 20 of Lima and Bert Sargent 19 of Tiffin drowned at Blackstump point Wawasee lake while bathing yesterday afternoon. Col Eli Lilly of Indianapolis recovered the bodies after he was fishing nearby. Vannatta resisted entering the water, Sargent dove in to save her and both were lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Ind
Nettie Vannatta
Lima
Bert Sargent
Tiffin
Wawasee Lake
Blackstump Point
Col
Eli Lilly
Indianapolis
Death of Jacob Kline at local brickworks
Jacob Kline a prominent 65 year old brick manufacturer in the area was killed when a brick kiln caved in on him early this morning. Workmen and the fire department tried to rescue him but the heat prevented recovery until the kiln could be cooled. His body was removed in an unrecognizable state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarro
Lll
Jacob Kline
Fools for Fines as Liquor Dealers Rush to Plead Guilty
In New York Justice Jerome opened special sessions with 425 liquor cases. Dealers crowded the court, seeking immediate $25 fines for guilty pleas before September 1. Those not pleading guilty faced trial, with possible $300 fines or three months in prison. By 11 o’clock, $1,000 had been collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Justice Jerome
New Court of Special Sessions
Jerome
Hayes
Holbrook
SCHAEFER SUES RAILWAY FOR 10000 DAMAGES
Billiardist Jacob Schaefer filed suit in Cnicaco against the North Chicago street railway company seeking 10000 damages for injuries from a conductor throwing him from a north side car. His right arm was broken twice in recent years, potentially altering his masse stroke and his playing style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnicaco
Jacob Schaefer
North Chicago Street Railway Company
North Side
Schaefer
Jacob
Tramp Eclipsed by Burglar Sleeping in Mayor's Office
In New York on August 3 a burglar named Andrew Bradley entered Mayor Swift's office and was found asleep on a lounge. The report notes a famous tramp previously sleeping in Astor's bed has been eclipsed by this incident. The item also mentions Knights Templar conclave in Boston and Nickel Plate road offers dated August 19 to 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Astor
Andrew Bradley
Swift
de Ilan
Knights Templar
Boston
Centennial Finance Committee Sets Stage for Big Fort Wayne Festival
The Centennial Finance Committee met in the Arcade last night to review subcommittee reports and outline a financially ambitious program including a $3,000 military display, $800 band tournament, $350 baseball tournament, and $1,500 for advertising. Subscriptions reach about $6,250 with potential railroad and privilege funds not yet counted. total expenses expected around $7,000. Chairman Randall forecasts a $10,000 goal, expresses optimism about saloonkeepers’ support after explanation to the Licensed Liquor Dealers’ association, and notes strong attendance plans drawing visitors from Huntington, Columbia City, Churubusco, Peru, and Lagrange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcade
E. H. McDonald
Oakley
Randall
Licensed Liquor Dealers’ Association
Fort Wayne
Liquor Dealers’ Association
L. A. Warch
A. J. Glutting
John Lassus
If. P. Scherer
L. C. Zollinger
Huntington
Columbia City
Churubusco
Peru
Lagrange
Indiana
Day of Prayer Called for Deliverance of the Pope
Archbishop Kain issues a circular to St Louis clergy setting September 20 as a day of prayer for the pope's deliverance from Italian monarch power. Priests are urged to make the day especially devout as an Italian festival honoring the pope faces the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Kain
Y. M. C. A. Building Burned in Yorkville
A fire gutted the Yorkville branch of the Y M C A on East Thirty second Street in New York this morning causing an estimated loss of ten thousand dollars. Fire officials reported the blaze started early and rapidly damaged the building, with crews battling flames to prevent spread to nearby properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Yorkville
Young Men’s Christian Association
East Thirty-second Street
Death of a Well Known Nun in Brooklyn Convent
Mother Amelia Barth, superioress of the Dominican nuns on Long Island, dies after a lingering illness at the Dominican convent in Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yon
Amelia Barth
Dominican Order of Nuns
Long Island
Dominican
Brooklyn
California sweet wine growers plan state syndicate
In San Francisco on August 31, sweet wine growers announce plans to form a syndicate to centralize the California sweet wine trade, aiming to streamline distribution and market control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
California
Labor Day closure notices from Barbers' union No. 14
All barber shops will close on Labor Day Monday September 2 by order of Barbers' union No. 14. The Nickel Plate road offers low rate excursion tickets to Lake Maxinkuckee every Saturday until September 28. Inquire of agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbers’ Union
Nickel Plate Road
Lake Maxinkuckee
Public Works Board Acts On Sidewalks And Sewers
The board of public works met last evening approving sidewalk and sewer projects. Plans were ordered for relaying the Washington street sidewalk from Francis to Harmer, and for a sewer in the alley between St Marys avenue and Oakland street. A sewer in the alley between Lillie and Winter streets was authorized, from Hayden street to Lillie’s north line. John Orff seeks a sidewalk in front of his West Main street mill near the bridge, with action to follow. Assessment rolls for the Wells street alley sewer and for Tabor and Allen street sidewalks were approved. The board also discussed the council’s resolution to seek three memberships in the American Society of Municipal Improvements, to be attended by Randall and two board members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Randall
Washington Street
Francis
Harmer Streets
St. Mary’s Avenue
Oakland Street
Lillie
Winter Streets
Hayden Street
Lillie’s Outlet
John Orff
West Main Street
Wells Street
Tabor
Allen Streets
American Society of Municipal Improvements
Case Dismissed as Deputy Prosector Nolle Prosse Declared
Deputy Prosecutor Ryan entered a nolle prosequi in Moses Rosenthal's case for violating the Nicholson law by admitting non family patrons after 11 pm. Mayor Oakley reluctantly approved dismissal as witnesses balked and the saloon crowd persisted, prompting officer action and warrant issuance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Rosenthal
Oakley
Ryan
Henry Colerick
Rosenthal
Harkenrider
Labor Day Night Stereopticon Show At Cent Livre Park
Labor day committee hosts a grand stereopticon display at Cent livre park with Rev. J. J. Leeper presenting over 300 views. Scenes include Arctic panoramas, historic landmarks, world peoples, Italian and Swiss vistas, Alaska, Hawaii, Japan, and religious and royal notices. Excursion rates to Cleveland Sept 10 to 12 via Nickel Plate for Masonic events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centlivre Park
J. J. Leeper
Christiana
Stockholm
Venice
Arctic
John Franklin
Polar
Prorpresque
America
Yosemite
Yellowstone Wonders
Yosemite Falls
Yellowstone
Rocky Mountains
Christ
Italy
Florence
Naples
Rome
Pompeii
Genoa
David
Solomon
Baalbek
Tadmor
Solomon’s Temple
Jerusalem
Switzerland
Japan
Alaska
Hawaiian Islands
Cleveland
Nickel Plate Road
Grand Chapter of
Royal Arch Masons
Grand Council Royal and Select Masons
Question Who Is King of Pacers Stirs Fleetwood Races
Enthusiasts debate whether Robert J or Joe Patchen leads the pacing field as Fleetwood hosts a revealing series of heats and exhibitions. New York reports describe the event as a disappointment despite Robert J's three straight heat wins, with Mascot stealing third from Patchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacers
Fleetwood
Joe Patchen
Robert J
John R. Gentry
Patchen
Curry
Washington Park
Mascot
New York
Gen~try
John R Gentry
Fidel
Pidol
Geers
Old Munscot
Gentry
Azote
Nightingale
Mambrino King
McHenry
Bright Regent
Fanny S
Abel
Geneva
Altac
Lake Erie
Belle Truxton
Captain White
Fire-suspect James Ricketts Linked to McComb Depot Incidents
James Ricketts, arrested by Detective Tom Wilkinson in Findlay, is suspected of three wrecking attempts on Nickel Plate trains near McComb Ohio. Seen in McComb days before the latest act, he allegedly swore to get even after being barred from the depot. He previously faced barn arson charges in Adrian Michigan and a Findlay drunken detention, then left on warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McComb
James Ricketts
Tom Wilkinson
Ricketts
Leipsic
Adrian
Mich
Findlay
Board of Trade Free Lunch Event at Calhoun Street
Local notice describes an evening by the Board of Trade at 33 Calhoun Street offering a free lunch with a menu featuring roast turkey veal beet, fried calf liver, pig’s head sandwiches, salads, vegetables, pretzels and beer, plus an everyday free lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Calhoun Street
Boston
Centlivre Park opens with Kasten sisters and more
An outdoor concert at Centlivre's Park features the Kasten sisters, Ryans Perry Lulu de singers, Emma Woods, and the City band performing from 2 to 3 PM and 4 to 5 PM free. A Moellering drug store window-washer suffered a severe wrist fracture after a fall from a stepladder. Lucile Hench narrowly escaped choking when a pin became lodged in her throat and was removed by Dr Heaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moellering Drug Store
East Lewis Street
A. Shulte
Miss Rae Miller Weds Mr Armstrong In Iowa Farm Union
The article notes the marriage of Miss Rae Miller of East Wayne street to a Randolph Iowa farmer named Mr Armstrong. After visiting Iowa she wed and plans to return to Iowa to establish her future home, while leaving business affairs settled in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae Miller
East Wayne Street
Armstrong
Randolph
Iowa
Miss Miller
Finest ice creams for socials and parties in city
Dan Mysrs and Son offer premier ice creams at the lowest prices for socials and parties. Available anytime from 30-218 West Berry Street with A. C. Aurentz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Myers & Son's
West Berry Street
A. C. Aurenty
Dan Mysrs & Son
A. C. Aurentz
West
Berry Street
Divorce Mill Reopens After Brief Pause in Operations
Following a brief suspension, the divorce mill resumes its proceedings. Authorities report renewed activity and continued use of the facility amid ongoing legal discourse.
Restraining order sought in Vanderford divorce case
Rose M Vanderford sues Charles B Vanderford alleging neglect and cruelty since their 1894 marriage. She claims $10 support total, child under one, abandonment in April, and requests custody and a restraining order to prevent sale of his property while the suit proceeds. Col erick & France represent her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colerick
France
Rose M. Vanderford
Charles B. Vanderford
Vanderford
Deaths and Funerals Chronicle Mary Hackius
Mrs. Mary Hackius died at 12 30 Friday at 71 Brackenridge street from sciatic rheumatism aged 61 years 5 months 5 days She resided in Fort Wayne for years was a widow funeral Monday 1 30 from home and 2 at Emanuel's Lutheran Louis the 4 month old child of Maurice and Mrs Goldberg died of marasmus remains to Toledo for interment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hackius
Brackenridge Street
Louis
Maurice Goldberg
East
Washington Street
Marasmus
Toledo
Burglars Foiled by Fumes at New Jersey Vault
In Tremlecy Point New Jersey burglars blew open the Gruasseli Chemical vault to steal about ten thousand dollars worth of platinum. The blast shattered chemical bottles and released fumes that forced a retreat, with no theft detected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gruasseli Chemical Company
Tremlecy Point
N. J
Death of Henry Rathkopf in New York Office
Henry Rathkopf a wealthy importer age 35 shot himself in his private New York office this morning. He was found at his desk with unopened mail and left no explanation for the act. His substantial $500,000 fortune adds to the mystery surrounding his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry Rathkopf
Bicycle Stolen From Bass Block Found By Grummond
At noon today a bicycle owned by Fred M. Grummond was stolen from in front of the Bass block after he briefly entered a storefront. Police were notified and are searching for the thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred M. Grummond
Grummond
Marriage License Granted For Lucas and Gerard
This afternoon Herbert E. Lucas and Kittie L. Gerard received a marriage license. Gerard works as a stenographer at the Fort Wayne electric works, and the couple’s union is described as a surprise to her many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert E. Lucas
Kittie L. Gerard
English Cricketers Arrive in New York
English cricket teams arrived this morning by the steamer St Louis. The Philadelphia cricket clubs met them at the dock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Cabinets on display at Williams' studio corner Calhoun and Columbia
Advertises Williams' studio at Calhoun and Columbia streets showing the cheapest and best cabinets in the city. Includes an image note of photographs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams’ Studio
Calhoun and
Columbia Streets
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
Centlivre’s Park
Helo
SPORT
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Galesburg
Emily W
Carrie Strathmore
Gatnspeare
Colonel Thornton
Tom Ogden
Pattie Clark
Harry
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Jerry W
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Sphere
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Totepo
Trixy Hal
Jimmy Mack
Labud
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Non Parole
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Sanford D
Watch Eye
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Decatur
Ill
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