Fort Wayne Centenary Parade Draws Massive Crowd
Fort Wayne marked its centennial with a cloudless sky and record crowds. Rail excursions from up to 100 miles fed thousands, as bands from Laporte and Auburn competed for prizes, cyclists showcased races, and old settlers heard speeches at Princess rink. Colonel Robertson urged unity while recalling Fort Wayne’s history from Fort des Miamis to the modern city.
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Lakeside
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Peru
Cang of Crooks and Wayne Hotel Robbery Suspects
Police report numerous pickpockets and drunks among 14 prisoners in court. ER M Cole and James E Murry charged with stealing $100 from J H Eldridge at the Wayne hotel. case continued. A pickpocket nicknamed Morris arrested after grabbing a pocketbook from Rose McCuen. another attempt on Main Street ended with the farmer striking the thief.
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James E. Murry
J.H. Eldridge
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Wayne
Cole
Rich
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Swain
James M. Robinson
John Wilson
Bergman
Exposition Building
George Fuller
Robert Elliott
James Martin
Fuller
Chicago
Court House Yard
Rose McCuen
Columbia City
Veteran Captain W H Cole Dies at Angola Home
An obituary from Angola Ind notes Capt W H Cole brevet major and former ranking captain in the Twenty Ninth regiment died at his home after a week of violent pain and bowels hemorrhage that affected his brain. Funeral set for 2 pm Sunday in Angola. Cole was well known in northern Indiana with many friends in Fort Wayne and his daughter recently married to Professor McCaulay of Botins.
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Anxooua
Ind
W. H. Cole
Charles A. Zollinger
Twenty-ninth
Ife
Captain Cole
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Professor McCaulay
Botins
Port Wayne Electric Railway seeks Harrison street franchise
The Port Wayne Electric Railway asks the board of works for a Saturday meeting to push its Harrison street franchise linking to the Jefferson street line. It aims to have the matter before the council next Tuesday evening and to begin construction soon.
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Jefferson Street
Key
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Cincinnati shuts out Chicago in fast victory
The Cincinnati team blanked Chicago yesterday as Wilmot's lineup struggled. Only one Chicago player reached third base in a game watched by several hundred spectators. Final score Cincinnati blanked Chicago.
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Cincinnatis
Chicagos
Wilmot
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Bailey
Gray
Schmidt
Adams
Holland
Diphtheria Spreads in City with New Cases
Still spreading, diphtheria cases rise as health officers enforce restrictions. Three new cases reported this morning at 99 Green Street, 25 Schick Street, and Hi Indiana Avenue. Officials warn more suspected cases may develop into diphtheria.
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Green Street
Schick Street
Indiana Avenue
Knepper Convicted of Man Slaughter in Indiana Dance Case
William H. Knepper was found guilty of man slaughter by a jury in Albion Indiana and sentenced to nine years in the state prison. The July dance incident in Wawaka involved a quarrel with John Monk, who died from injuries after Knepper struck him with a club.
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Ind
Knepper
William H. Knepper
Hime
Wawaka
John Monk
Monk
Schnurr Freed as Murder Probe Narrowed
Deputy Prosecutor Leonard yesterday concluded Mr C J Schnurr had no involvement in the murder of Postmaster Singer and he was released. Cunningham Thompson and Vetter remain in custody and face a preliminary hearing at Columbia City next Saturday. Also noted: Young Men's Christian Association meeting at Terre Haute Indiana. Lake Mine and Western announces ticket sale dates November 7 and 9 for a round trip. Centennial visitors urged to visit Senate sample room at 101 Broadway. CHARLES J GRUBER proprietor.
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Auburn
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Laporte
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Isaac Jenkinson
Princess Rink
Jenkinson
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Fort Wayne
Joseph Woodhull
Angola
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Rogers
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S. A. Goryell
Gerrard
John Archer
Charles Huestis
Simon Halsall
David Archer
Isaac Clinger
L. M. Rogers
Louise Nelson
Hiram Coleman
G. W. Brackenridge
B. Hush
Peter Notestine
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Young Men's Christian Association
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Ind
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Lynch Law Edict Stirs Indiana Townships
The Columbia City Post reports neighbors of the alleged murderers jailed at Columbia City discussing summary vengeance. In Lafayette township Allen county and Jefferson township Whitley county residents organized meetings vowing no jury delays, aiming swift action if arrests proved guilty, with one speaker conceding careful, deliberate plans and multiple gatherings.
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Mystic Brotherhood gains foothold in Kansas towns
Wicarra Kansas October 17 a new secret order the Mystic Brotherhood formed here spreads to almost every city and town in the state Its aim is to unify all anti prohibition forces and press for enforcement of the prohibitory law The group uses a lodge style ritual and initiation with about 1000 members locally and a projected state total over 50000 Also notes Nickel Plate Road rates ad content.
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Wicarra
Kan
Mystic Brotherhood
Chandler Predicts Republican Senate Reorganization Plan
Washington October 17 Senator Chandler stated Republicans will organize the senate by a five vote majority when the body reconvenes. He named Frye Harris and Kyle as likely supporters, with Peffer uncertain about populist support and warned the current officers will hold over.
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I. C
Chandler
Senate
Cleveland
Harris
Tennessee
Frye
Allen
Kyle
Jones
Stewart
Peffer
Marion Butler
Republicans Confront Split Over December Reorganization
Inprawavonrs Indiana October 17 Republicans meet amid a party rift over reorganizing the state committee. Governors candidates Griffin, Poses, Cumback, Chambers, Griffiths, Doxey attend as Gowdy seeks reelection. Debate centers on temperance law Nicholson and party stand for next year’s election. Some push to condemn the law, others warn of defeat if not supported.
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Oet
Charles F. Griffin
Hammond
Frank 3. Poses
Evansville
Will Cumback
Greensburg
Smiley N. Chambers
John Ll. Griffiths
Indianapolis
Charles T. Doxey
Anderson
Mach
John K. Gowdy
Ek. HW. Nebeker
United States
Mr. Gowdy
Cure for cancer arouses strong confidence in proof
In New York a Century Times report says Professor Schweitzer and Dr. Walter Wells announce progress with pronutocline a leucocyte based cancer cure. The liquid or powder forms aim to attack cancer cells and may reduce or replace surgical intervention. Times-Post job printing office notes quality services and solicits business.
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Schweizer
Walter 8. Wells
No. 37
West Eighty-second
Wells
Prof. Schweitger
Prof. Schweitzer
Cambridge Pastor Arrested for Obscene Postcards
In Cambridge North Avenue Congregational church tensions ended with the arrest of Rev. Frank Hyatt Smith by Secret Service officers in Denver. He is charged with sending obscene postal cards. Smith, a wholesale purchaser of such cards, faced deacons’ opposition and resignation disputes.
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Mass
North Avenue Congregational Church
Hyatt Smith
Denver
Colo
Frank Hyatt Smith
Smith
Too Much Quinine Sends Woman to Edge of Death
Dr F B Ladd rushed to 12 Elizabeth Street for a woman in a critical state from a quinine overdose. The patient, recently moved from Arcola, swallowed two drams and lay semi conscious with minimal respiration before revival. No name given. A C Aurentz Ice Cream Soda advertises a fine dish.
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F. B. Ladd
Elizabeth Street
Arcola
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