Walrath ties his crime to Akron kinship and deaths
Walrath, shot by deputies last Tuesday, died at Hope hospital. He named Sylvester Walrath as his father and Akron as his home, while relatives and burial plans remain unresolved. Stone, Walrath’s brother-in-law by marriage, breaks down and seeks proper burial. Authorities await word from unidentified Akron relatives as to burial and next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Walrath
East
Hope Hospital
Akron
Sylvester Walrath
Walrath
Liggett
Tramp Struck by Pennsylvania Freight Train
A man calling himself Frank Grady was struck by a Pennsylvania freight train last night and sustained three fractures. He was seated on the track west of the city and could not escape the engine. He was brought to Hope hospital by passenger train and then to the patrol wagon. Doctors George C. Stemen and hrader treated him. The man claimed Chicago as his home and appeared to be a tramp. Mrs. Dr. G. Cring of Findlay Ohio sat at the Rich hotel with a skin lotion and hair removal service. Office hours listed as 7 to 9 in morning and 7 to 9 in evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Grady
Pennsylvania
Hope Hospital
George C. Stemen
Hrader
Chicago
Dr. G. Cring
Findlay
Ohio
Frank Gruber’s F. G. Smokes Promoted as Superior Five-Cent Segars
A promotional notice extols Frank Gruber’s F. G. five cent segars as the finest available. It urges buyers to insist their dealer stock the brand, claiming consistent quality from carefully selected stock and skilled workmen. The piece links a hearty meal with a superior smoke and promises lasting satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gruber
F. G
Frank
Pianos Arrive At Arcade Music Store
New pianos have landed at Arcade Music Store inviting customers to explore the latest instruments. The showroom now features fresh arrivals ideal for practice and performance, with staff ready to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcade Music Store
Fort Wayne Markets corrected daily by Bush & Co
Wheat 80c oats 30c corn 48c bye 60c barley 50c butter 12c bye 12c beeswax 25c per lb oil meal 1.25 cwt potatoes 80c per bushel feathers live geese 45c ag e 50c hides green 7c per lb hides cured 8c per lb
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush & Co
Health Department Reports New Diphtheria Cases
Health department records show new diphtheria cases including Arehart at 296 West Main and a child from E. F.Thomas Street. The report notes several cases in the area as of today with addresses and initials indicating affected residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arehart
West Main Ricken
E. F.omas
Averine
City safety board weighs buying two police bicycles
The board of public safety discussed purchasing two bicycles for police use but held no definite decision, while the board of public works deferred action on Fifth street across Lake Shore tracks due to absent company representatives. A garbage collector contract for South Wayne was debated, with possible use of a city team since M Schele’s contract excludes South Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Safety
Board of Public Works
Fifth Street
Lake Shore
South Wayne
M. Schele
Fort Wayne Beats Terre Haute 21 17 In Rough Lake Park Game
The Fort Wayne nine won 21 to 17 over Terre Haute at Lake Side Park amid disputed plays and a late inning delay. Pitcher Collar struggled early, allowing ten earned runs in two innings, while Boland Hazen and Ball sparked the visitors’ offense. Umpire O Rourke approved a controversial sixth inning play and the Fort Wayne squad plans to play in Anderson next.
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Fort Waynes
Terre Hautes
Lakeside Park
Times- Post
Collars
Gregory
Tacks
Boland
Whalin
O'Rourke
Berger
Hazen
Fort Wayne
Anderson
Ball
Terre Haute
AB. BR. H. PO A. FE
Mitchell
Haze
White
Mahaffy
Woodside
Walsh
Eitlejorg
Trainer
Whaling
Gifford
Lambert
Ollara
Wooiside
Manne Oy
Rudy
Whaling Gifford
Caution and Cleanliness Against Diphtheria Epidemic
Fort Wayne health warning urges careful hygiene as diphtheria spreads with three new cases reported by the health officer. Authorities may pursue prosecution if physicians conceal cases, stressing strict enforcement of public health laws and urging residents to seek physician guidance and avoid contagion sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Local items from Fort Wayne and area in brief
Mr G E Bursley left yesterday for Mackinac. Typographical union No 78 meets tomorrow. Stuart Robson and troupe stop at Wayne. Mary Fahlsing named executrix of Conrad Fahlsing estate. Hon Thomas R Marshall registered at Wayne. Misses Margaret and Jennie Crighton sail for Europe June 15. John H Hartman executor of Anna Hartman estate. Gottlieb Haller sues Daniel Kohler for 150. Colerick & France for plaintiff. Prisoner Matthew Peters lectured by Mayor Oakley and released. Haberkorn vs Cincinnati Fort Wayne and Louisville railway before Judge O’Rourke. Mrs P Sneed guest of Fort Wayne friends. Lohman vs Fort Wayne Mercantile assoc appealed to circuit court. Judge Dawson heard Everett vs Carmody. matter under advisement. Trades and Labor council met but no business. Fair committee to report. about 600 dollars cleared. Two suspicious strangers arrested, released by mayor on promise to leave. Louis A Nelson case continued to Monday 8:30 am. Auburn thinks Rolla Tefft forged in Cincinnati case. Cincinnati forger identified as Tefft by Auburn Daily Courier. Frank Jones appointed general freight and passenger agent of Findlay Fort Wayne & Western. Russell resigns to join Boody House Toledo. Russell to depart soon. Janes to headquarter in city. Living Whist at Masonic Temple by Farnan Academy pupils impresses attendees. Next billiards exhibitions at Home billiard hall. Lyle of Pittsburgh vs Lafever of Chicago. 40 points per night 300 to win. James C Branyan in Fort Wayne. free silver advocate.
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Margaret
Jennie Crighton
Europe
John H. Hartman
Anna Hartman
Gottlieb Haller
Daniel Kohler
Colerick & France
Matthew Peters
Oakley
Haberkorn
Cincinnati, Fort Wayne & Louisville Railway
Trades and Labor Council
Louis A Nelson
Fred Fahlsing
Fort Wayne & Western Road
J. H. Russell
Boody House
Toledo
Russell
Janes
Masonic Temple
Farnan Dancing Academy
Manning
Harry Lyle
Pittsburg
H. H. LafeVre
Chicago
Bank Shot
Cotton and Wheat Prices Rise Boosting Business Confidence
New York June 1 R G Dun weekly review says price rises in wheat and cotton reflect real scarcity risks. Despite some crop damage, hopes persist that injuries are exaggerated. Labor troubles ease, monetary conditions good, and commercial demand up. Iron and steel show strength with rising prices and strong structural demand. Wages likely settled at Pittsburg with no strike. US failures total 215 versus 183 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Bessemer
Gray Forge
Pittsburg
United States
Reform of Cities How Portland Or Was Cleaned Up
Thomas N Strong, head of Portland Oregon Taxpayers Committees of One Hundred, cited municipal corruption rooted in partisan politics. He described the 1863 bank failures and funds tied up, the formation of the watchdog committee, and reforms that reduced graft, noting four evils: greed, liquor, gambling, and houses of ill fame. A central municipal league seeks to sever local from state politics, with efforts eradicating gambling dens and bosses, and urging citizen action to curb corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Municipal League
Thomas N. Strong
Portland
Strong
Taxpayers’ Committee of 100
Committee of 100
Whitechapel
National Municipal League
Colima disaster survivors grimly sparse afloat
News from June 1 reports scant hope for Colima wreck survivors. Messages from Mazatlan and Guatemala indicate a few rescued and rafts with passengers found near Colima. Officials note most women and children perished as the steamer sank.
Fort Wayne Club Travels for Today and Tomorrow Games
The Fort Wayne club journeyed to Anderson this morning for an afternoon and tomorrow’s games. Roster lists John Welch catcher Gregory pitcher Andrews first base White second base O Rourke third base Mahaffey short stop Cronk left field Collars center field Raidy right field. Hazen to Columbus Boland to Oil City last night Walsh to Peoria tonight. Ball remains in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Anderson
John Welch
Gregory
Andrews
White
O'Rourke
Mahaffey
Cronk
Collars
Raidy
Hazen
Columbus
Boland
Oil City
Walsh
Peoria
Make a Hammock Style Lawn Chair from Ash Frame
Drafted for American Gardening this instructs an ingenious maker to build a lawn chair with white ash framing and adjustable back. It details dimensions for parts 1 to 8, assembly with bolts, mortised ends, duck canvas upholstery, tensioning, and a foldable footrest for a hammock chair.
Chicago man envisions Niagara power bridge project
Alonzo C Mather of Chicago arrives in the city to promote a Niagara River power bridge. The proposed 200 foot draw bridge would carry footpaths, carriageways and trolley tracks while generating electric power from river currents. A bill authorizing construction passed the last legislature with Mather guaranteeing it will not obstruct navigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bourvato
Alonzo
Mather
Chicago
Niagara River
Yeara Mather
Buffalo
Wage Comparison Probe by Chicago Steel Men
Five Illinois Steel representatives visit Pittsburgh and other mills to study wages. A joint committee from company and workers will survey rates in Johnstown Harrisburg Baltimore and Youngstown to determine if Chicago wage levels will change. Result of the inquiry remains undisclosed but signals likely uniform rates with little Chicago change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittssure
Illinois Steel Company of
Chicago
L. H. Robinson
John Leigh
John McCoy
Joseph Fowler
Frank Kitts
Compsany
Ihe
Illinois
Johnstown
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Youngstown
Coin Not Going to Springfield Democrat Speech
W H Harvey known as Coin will not attend the Democratic State currency convention in Springfield next week. He informed S P W Arnold that while he sympathizes, he will not ally politically. The message settles extensive attendance excitement. Meanwhile rain across Iowa Nebraska Kansas Arkansas and Missouri benefits crops after drought relief. Texas experiences excessive rainfall causing flooded farms and ruined crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
W. H. Harvey
Harvey
S. P. W. Arnold
Chis
St. Louis
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Arkansas
Texas
Pretty Schoolteacher Murdered in Dumas
Mollie Wade, a pretty colored teacher at Dumas school, was found dead in a stable with two bullet wounds. Suspicion falls on Charles Webb, described as a half-breed Mexican and Indian, as the perpetrator. Also notes Commonwealth Mutual Fire Insurance receiver appointment to William S. Stevens in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Mollie Wade
Dumas
Charles Webb
wweCulverlutte Company
Boston
Commonwealth Mutual Fire Insurance Company
William 5. Stevens
Markets in New York and Chicago May 31 report
New York money markets show call money easy at 1 percent and bankers bids for sterling firm. Chicago Board of Trade quotes cover wheat and corn futures with mixed results, and live stock prices at the Union Stock Yards show hogs, cattle, and sheep trading at varied levels. Wichita reports artilleries’ spiked guns aftermath, St Johns sees factory blaze, and Jamestown notes Cambria Iron wage increase affecting thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sterling Exchange
United States
Chicago
Board of ‘Trade
Hebrons
California
Sic
Michigan
Curiaco
Union
Teedsrea
Texas
Preacher Vindicated by Saratoga Judicial Conference
Saratoga June 1. Rev. William S. Goss, expelled by the New York M. E conference, was triumphantly vindicated on every point by the judicial conference at Saratoga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
William S. “Goss
New York
M. E Conference
Corbett Regina Training Champion Jim Asbury Ready Fight
Newans June 1 Champion Jim Asbury tops the Park-to event in Bri training update. Asbury prepares for the forthcoming Bri fight, seeking strong form and ring readiness.
Colombia to seek U S damages over tariff retaliation
General Rengifo of Colombia indicates his government will authorize a claim against the United States for losses from President Harrison's tariff retaliation proclamation. The dispute stems from earlier reciprocity efforts and a punitive tariff on Colombian coffee and hides, which devastated exports valued at about 5,000,000 pesos. Colombia protests failed to yield a settlement, with minister Hurtado leaving Washington until a settlement occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Renagifo
Republic of Colombia
United States
Colombia
Harrigan
Rengifo
Blaine
South
Central American
John W. Foster
Harrison
Brazil
Mexico
Foster
Senor Hurtado
Expression of Regard Adopted by Foreign Representatives
Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British ambassador, forwards a letter from Washington’s diplomatic corps to Mrs. Gresham expressing deep sympathy for the loss of Secretary of State John W. Gresham. They praise his abilities and conciliatory diplomacy and note his courtesy and kindness. The letter, approved by all ambassadors, also conveys the British government’s regret via Earl Kimberley. The presidential party accompanying the remains returned to Washington by special train at 5 03 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinetonn
Julian Pauncefote
Washington
Gresham
Julian Pauncetfoe
Uhi
Earl Kimberley
United States
Chicago
Old Lord Gough Noted for Quetude and Honor
Washington reports Lord Gough’s death in London. The elder lord, a famed English military figure, led forces in India and earned a permanent £2000 annuity for his line. His son, a diplomat, is in Washington as secretary to the British embassy. Also noted: death of Rev. J H Shedd D D minister to Persia and Mrs Cochran. A treasury inquiry probes admission of polygamists from Robert Brengon family and seven children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Gough
Washington
London
England
India
Grenadier Guards
Oxford
Stockholm
St. Petersburg
Alexander McDonald
Persia
Department
American Mission Service
J. H. Shedd
D. D
Droomis
Shedd
McDonald
Af Droomis
Persis
Cochran
J. P. Cochran
Treasury Department
Stumpf
Immigration Bureau
Robert Brengon
Kate
Barbara Hunton
Lizzie Naylor
Utah
Fraud Order Against Chicago Man Debars Malls Use
Washington June 1 A fraud order has been issued against W P Burnham & Co of Chicago debarring them from the use of the malls The comptroller of the currency has authorized the organization of the First National Bank of Ryanal in Indian Territory and the First National Bank of Roswell in New Mexico
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
First National Bank of
Chicago
Washingtonr
W. P. Burnham & Co
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Clausmeier
Heury Duffy
John
Stone
Champion Cash Register
National Register
Ind
Salvator Beer
W. W
Barr Street
Wayne
AB. H. PO
AL White
Speee
Essene
Crook
P Deere
Rf. Se
G. E. Bursley
Mackinac
Typographical Union
Stuart Robson
The
Mary Fahlsing
Conrad Fahlsing
Thomas R. Marshall
Columbia City
Wayne Hotel
James C. Branyan
Huntington
Branyan
Colima
San Frang
Cheriah
Pacific Mail
Comony
San Juan
Mazatlan
Guatemala
Barracouta
Colimi
Mex
Tobo Thornton
K. E. Chilberg
Seattle
Peters
Winder
Gonzalez
Johnson
San Tolio
New York Financial
Hangas
Wichita
Kansar
St. Johns, Mich
St. Johns Manufacturing Company
Jamnstown
Cambria Iron Company
Uncle Sam
Honor Gresham
West Main Street
East Berry Street
John Dreibelbiss
Auburn
Indians
C. H. Bliss
Alaska
H. J. Ash
Reliable Stove House
Columbia St
John Christen
Calhoun St
Fort Wayne, Ind
Freese & Ranke
Glutting
Bauer & Hartnett
Insurance
Clinton Street
William Meyer & Bro
Calhoun
South Side Wall Paper Store
Ceo. Myers
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