Condensed Locals From Auburn to Fort Wayne
Phil Berg of Auburn visits city friends. Miss Esther Gribbens visits John McCarthy in Peru. Emma Kettler spent Sunday with Emma Nelle in Huntington. Maggie Clawson returns from Columba City. F S Mullahy works on the Sentinel. German Lutheran schools begin term tomorrow. Mrs Wil Meyers and daughter visit Emile Doriot in Columbia City. Naoma Ernest returns from Columbia City. Edward Elmwood of Fort Wayne visits W F Ruddie then goes to Chicago. Vincent Dawson returns home from Auburn via bicycle. Humane society meets at 3 pm at Ton TV eitlison law office. Allen Co Orphans’ Home directors to meet. Nicholson law hearing against Home Billiard hall set for 9 am before Mayor Oakley. test case likely. Wibernians escort to Mutcie for corner stone lay at new Catholic church. Class factories open for inspection. Officer Hines falls from bicycle on Superior street but only trousers damaged. Levi Bender all star baseball club plays at Centreville park this afternoon. Fort Wayne Typographical union No. 75 holds monthly meeting. delegates elected for Indiana Federation meeting Oct 5–10. Low Knights Templar concert rates in Boston via Nickel Plate Aug 19 to 20 and Sep 23–30.
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Phil Berg
Auburn
Esther Gribbens
John McCarthy
Peru
Emma Kettler
Emma Nelle
Huntington
Maggie Clawson
Columbia City
F. S. Mullahy
Sentinel
Wil Meyers
Emile Doriot
Naoma Ernest
Chris Shafter
Edward Elmwood
Fort Wayne
W. FP. Ruddie
Chicago
Kokomo Dispatch
Vincent Dawson
Wubert Hartman
Hartman
Hines
Superior Street
Levi Bender
All-Star Baseball Club
Cenflivre’s Park
Brown
Patterson
Bender
Cook
Fields
Brousberger
Cleary
Pall Sod Wei
Dedication Trips Nearby and National Encampment Excursions
A list of special round trip rail excursions from various cities including Fort Wayne and Muncie to events such as church dedications, labor day observances, state fairs, and the G A National Encampment. Notable prices include 10.55 to Chattanooga, 3.60 to Labor Day Indianapolis, and 5.60 to the Indiana State Fair Knoxville. Information and ticketing available at the north depot in Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chathinooga
Tenn
Chickamimugua
Fort Wayne Ind
Kaces
Greensboro
Ind
Y. P. Hoof C
Tndianapolis
Indianapolis
Pad
Knoxville
Sons of Veterans
Louisville
Sthuth
G. A
Muncie
New Catholic Church
Washington
Western
North Depot
Fort Wayne
Militia Mobilizes in Nsureming For Mine Start
In Nsureming Michigan on September 2 authorities planned a morning attempt to start a steam shovel, but timing shifted. About 1,000 of 3,000 locked-in workers remain while others have left for different mines, and the governor may call out state troops if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nsureming
Mich
To'elock
Populist Ticket Predicted Majority by Weaver in Texas
Denver reports General Weaver predicts an immense populist majority in 1906 after studying Texas politics. The note lists reduced Nickel Plate Railway fares for various events in September and October, including bee keepers, mechanics, humane association, German Catholic societies, Sovereign Grand Lodge, and the Ohio state fair. A separate item mentions a Montreal convent sighting possibly tied to Minnie Williams or Emma Cigrande, alleged Holmes victims, with low fares to Louisville for a G A R encampment.
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Denver
Col
Weaver
Texas
Albany
N. Y
United States
Atlantic City
N. J
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Columbus
Montreal
Minnie Williama
Emma Cigrande
Holmes
Earthquake Felt Across New Jersey On September Morning
A Atlantic City era description reports a coastal quake with tremors across Sandy Hook and Jersey City. Shocks lasted several seconds, rattling dishes and beds with little damage. Paterson and northern towns felt stronger effects while southern areas were less affected.
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Sandy Hook
N. J
Jersey City
New Jersey
Paterson
Ocean Shore
Brooklyn Felt the Tremor Three Earthquake Shocks
Brooklyn residents felt three distinct shocks around 6 o clock yesterday morning with East New York and South Brooklyn hit hardest. No damage was reported though many woke to a rumbling, with police, hotel guests, and railroad workers noting tremors and moving dishes. The New York City area also felt a light 6 11 am tremor lasting about ten seconds.
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Brooklyn
East
New York
William J. McKelvey
Greene Avenue
Crosby
Cuney Island
James Jackson
Munroe
Twenty-fifth Ward
Atlantic Avenue Railroad
Washington Street
Pierrepont House
Dunn
Earthquake Rattles Philadelphia on Sabbath Morning
An earthquake lasting several seconds shook Philadelphia early Sunday, causing scattered damage. Buildings swayed, windows shattered, and clocks toppled. A fissure opened in Fairmount Park, and a plate glass window at 1914 Germantown Avenue broke. Zoo animals were startled and kept staff busy. no injuries reported.
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Philadelphia
Mother Earth
George’s Hill
Fairmont Park
Michael Lett
Germantown Avenue
Zoological Gardens
Attemia Alahuephonan
Manley
Earthquake Shocks Felt in Wilmington and Custer
A perceptible earthquake tremor was felt in Wilmington Delaware lasting several seconds and felt in all sections of the town. Similar light shocks were reported at Custer Pennsylvania with houses trembling and items falling from walls.
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Wilmington
Del
Custer
Status of the Pennant Fight in baseball standings
Baltimore remains favored to win the pennant as the Orioles dominate the contest. Cleveland holds second place with Philadelphia third, while Chicago St. Louis and Louisville trail. Latest scores include Louisville over Washington, Boston over Cincinnati, and Brooklyn over Cleveland, with rain affecting New York and Baltimore.
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Chicago
Orioles
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Chicago “Colts
St. Louis
Louisville
Baltimore
CBS
Ithea Sarteetdy
Boston
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
New York
Cincinnati
Washington
St. Louia
Loulavilla
Wee Lo
Sedan Day Celebrations Stir Berlin Across Germany
Berlin marks Sedan Day with renewed enthusiasm. Many firms grant double pay, government workers enjoy holidays, and schools close. The Emperor William Memorial Church ceremony featured the Kaiser and veterans, including German American delegates, while Socialists abstain. The pope’s Te Deum adds to the nationwide observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Siemens and Halske
Emperor William Mermorial
Buffalo's Oldest Play-House Burns in Fire
In Buffalo, the Academy of Music, the city’s oldest play-house, was destroyed by a blaze. The total loss reaches 825000, with 75000 from the theatre structure and substantial sums from related properties and stores of William Vaughan Co and Jacob Fried. The theatre had housed dramatic history for four decades and stored wardrobes and scenery. It is unlikely the building will be rebuilt as a theatre due to its downtown location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Academy of Music
Comstock
William Vaughan& Co
Jacob Fried
Academy Stage
Academy
Henry TL. Meech
John IE
Henry L. Meech
Man shoots wife and stepdaughter in Decator, dies later
Sept. 2 in Decator Dis. George A Jenebot shot his wife and stepdaughter Mineie Delfenbaugh. the wife’s wound is fatal but she will recover. Allen, on the porch, fired a revolver to keep neighbors away for an hour, then called for tobacco and a match. Taken to him, he lit his pipe before being overpowered and jailed. He refuses to explain the motive. Friends describe him as industrious and peaceful, overheated last week, and neighbors suspect possible insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decator
George
Jenebot
Minenie Delfenbaugh
Allen
Mrs Stewart Leads Greene County Sheriff Row
Springfield Missouri Sept 2 Greene county has a woman sheriff Mrs Dan P Stewart appointed after her husband died two months ago She clashes with the county court over deputy Tara Appleby s discharge causing prisoners to escape The court refuses to approve Appleby s successor If not ratified the chain gang will not go out and the prisoners go unchecked Also reports from Kentucky a political clash and a bull fight dispute in Bayonne and an Army protest in Detroit plus cholera totals in Volhynia
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Springfield
Cgreene
Dan P. Stewart
Stewart
Tara Appleby
Appleby
Glassblowers Picnic Riot Ends in Severe Injuries and Arrest
In Noblesville, a private glassblowers’ picnic near the fair grounds devolved into a broad brawl as outsiders attacked with knives, razors, clubs, and stones. Several men, including Lon Edwards and Dick Keiser, suffered serious wounds. Dallas Cook was jailed after arrest. A separate legal discussion on voting rights and the Edmunds Pycker act accompanied the report.
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Noblesville
Fair Grounds
Mode’s Glass Company
Cicero
George Cornelius
Lon Edwards
Dallas Cook
Dick Keiser
Edwards
Cook
Good Citizens League Strives Against Intoxicants Statewide
In Indianapolis on September 2 the Good Citizens League led by President Nicholson sent out blank remonstrances against retailing intoxicants to seventy five counties via local leagues. Despite reports of fraud and clashes, only seven failures appeared to secure a majority of voters in wards where blanks circulated. Remonstrances target saloonkeepers in residence districts, including Henry Mueller near a school, with petitions exceeding 1100 names in one case. In Blue River, Mabel Moore, wife of slain Joseph Harrington, is jailed on bond awaiting preliminary hearing. Charles Lucelle, a waiter, is accused of firing the fatal shot. A Burlington saloon razed before reopening sparks threats against further illicit sales. In Washington, a 19 year old tramp was shot dead by Jack Carr, now jailed. Carr asserts self defense and notes a prior similar incident.
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Indianapolis
Good Citizens’ League
Nicholson
Liquor League
Third Ward
Henry Mueller
Fort Wayne Avenue
Pennsylvani Street
Biueererox
Mabel Moore
Joseph Harrington
Indiana
Barrington
Charles Lucelle
Twin McGriffs celebrate ninety first birthday in Geneva
In Geneva, Decatur County, John and Richard McGriff held their ninety first birthday reunion attended by over 300 locals. Both men in excellent health, they never wore glasses or used a cane, among the town’s oldest twins. Great season for Winona Assembly and Summer School closes. next year planned to raise the standard of instruction and entertainment. In Indianapolis the Holmes case gains circumstantial evidence as witnesses recount the Pitzol boy’s attachment to Holmes and acts to please him.
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Decatur
Geneva
John
Richard McGriff
United States
Winona Assembly
Eaglr
Indianapolis
Holmes
Pitzol
Utah women barred from vote in November election
The Utah supreme court ruled that women cannot vote in the upcoming November election. The decision overturns a prior Ogden judge ruling in the suit of Sarah KH Anderson against registration officer Charles Tyre of Gaden. The case on appeal involved the eligibility of women voters.
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Justhe Merritt Fan
Barth
Jing
Anderson
Thy
Merritt
Salt Lake
Utah
Supreme Court
Smith
Ogden
Sarah KH. Anderson
Charles Tyre
Gaden
Crum Stars At Chicago Meet With Double Sprint Wins
Crum the Iowa sprinter won the 100 yards in 10 seconds and the 220 yards in 21 4 5 seconds, setting a circular track world record and equaling the English record for a straightaway. Chicago men dominated most other events as Copeland and Henneman claimed a few, with standards set in 880 yards, the mile, shot put, hammer, broad jump, high jump, pole vault, and sprints.
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Chicago
Chicago Athletic Association
Crum
Iowa
Copeland
Monroe
Wis
Henneman
St. Louis
Farrant
Hoss
Culver
Jackson
Troops To Awe Strikers In Ishpeming
Governor Rich orders four upper peninsula units of the Fifth Infantry and Cheboygan company to Ishpeming to keep order as mine owners plan steam shovel work amid striker threats. About 250 men under Colonel Lyon, with possible Detroit naval reserve divisions and artillery if needed, were mobilized. Ishpeming sheriff and mayor signed the requisition. Colonel Avery oversees camp equipment.
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Lansing
Rich
Upper Peninsula
Fifth Infantry
Cheboygan
Ishpeming
Lyon
Elba
Michigan Naval Reserve
Detroit
Avery
Quartermaster’s Department
Choboygan
Tronwood
Calumet
Houghton
Marquette
Kansans City Saloon Closure Efforts Abandoned
A varied front of 19th century items reported saloon closure efforts failing in Kansas City as saloon men celebrate. Other notes include allegations in the Wolmes-Pitzel case likely leading to Philadelphia trial, Kobe plague news, Lansing church canvassing for pastor support, and a wealth of brief incidents across politics crime and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansans
Wwolmes
Boston Daily Standard
Alix
Toledo
New York
New London
New London, Conn
Cuba
Fire Rages in Pana Coal Mine No. 1
In Pana on September 2 a fire burns through mine No. 1 of the Pana Coal company. Night shift miners reportedly escaped from mine No. 2. Three men are believed trapped in mine No. 1, location unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pana
Mina No. 1
Pana Coal Company
Fish Commissioner McDonald Dies in Washington at 58
United States fish commissioner Marshall Mac Donald died in Washington from pulmonary troubles after returning from the Adirondacks. A Virginian by birth, he was 58 and had served as fish and fisheries commissioner for years. He contributed to fishery research and invented much of the equipment used by the commission nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Washington
Artificial Ice and Distilled Water Ad
An advertisement touts artificial ice made from distilled water, purified free of organic matter. The ice is produced from artesian well water in covered cans with iron coils and chemicals, claimed to be safer and endorsed by physicians for drinking and prescriptions. It offers one gallon bottles and 100 coupon books for $4.50, detailing affordability for family use.
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Fmeed
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Humane Society
Ton. TV
Eitlison
Allen County Orphans’ Home Directors
Oakley
Wibernians
Mutcie
Catholi
Cliss
Knights Templar
General Weaver
Toronto
Ont
North American Bee Keepers’ Association
United American Mechanics’ Mutual Council
Minneapolis
Minnie Willims la Conténe
Atlantic Ocean
Long Island
Gotham
Sedan
Mrs. Stewart
Missouri
Lozgerheads
Bradley
Lexington
Mininence
Republican Campaign Committee
Hardinoff
Kentucky
Norman
Democratic Campaign Committee
Republican Committee
Bayonne
Salvation Army
Captain Murphy
Roth
Murphy
Russia
St. Preferspure
Good Citizens League
Harrington
Indianavolis
Burlington
Carroll County
Simob
A. EK. ‘Taylor
Flor
Jack Carr
B. and Q
Carr
Fair Citizens
Cram
Michigan
John Bradbury
Los Angeles
Parker
Grant
Leo
Milwaukee
Frank G. Seymour
Lake Geneva
London
India
China
Japan
Taylor
North Dakota
Barret
Southern Pacific
Mary Ann Bush
Novi, Mich
Dilinola Coal Mine
Timits- Post
S. Bush & Co
Emple Theatre
Cora van Tassell
Tennessee
Pardner
Satureduuy
Temple Theatre
Tony
Tony Pastor
Pantitorium
Calhoun Street
J.C. Caswell
Rich Totel
Broadway
Washington Boulevard
Geller
Telephone
W. F. Geller
Henry & Bobilya
Barr Street
Jackson's
Cor. Calhoun and
Wayne Streets
D. J. Spencer Cor
Calhoun
Seccatty
Miss J. Haverly
Woodby
Freese & Ranke
Calhoun ST
Northern Michigan
VIA
Grand Rapids
Tadtnia Railroad
Southern Division
Mackinac Island
Petoskey and
Traverse City
Mackinge
Cnger
Muarkinawe
Petoskey
G. Io Oa
Lickels Neents
Lockwood
Grand Rapids, Mie
A. Hattersley & Sons
E. Main ST
Preaaer
Daciy
South Side Wall Paper Store
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