Labor Day at Centlivre Park Draws Thousands in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne celebrated Labor Day with a park program at Centlivre Park. Judge S. M. Hench and Charles H. Bliss spoke on labor patriotism and government control of monopolies. Baseball and football games followed, with 15–14 and 12–0 scores, and Turnverein athletic events showcased extensive records. A stereopticon show and an evening dance concluded the day for a large, orderly crowd of diverse attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Heneh
Charles H. Bliss
Indiana
Judge Trench
Jevi Bender
Will Carroll
Patterson and Brown
Bender
Robbins and
Sho
Two Mysterious Cases Shake City Nightly
A violent row at Lafayette and Hamilton left Sherman W. Abrams fatally wounded with three deep neck and cheek gashes after a man named Lawes drew a razor. Abrams, a Pennsylvania switchman, lies in critical condition as police hunt the assailant. A separate note describes a wounded man with a bullet hole in his wrist, said to be shot by tramps in a box car, last seen leaving Hope hospital, with prior treatment in Chicago. A third mystery involves a man named Adams from Peru despite claiming Annapolis roots, who visited Hope hospital with a fractured arm and disappeared after denying clean identification.
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Lafayette
Hamilton
Sherman W. Abrams
Rosenberger
Abrams
Frank
Pennsylvania
Lasalle Street
Laws
W. EF. Schrader
Hope Hospital
Cook County Hospital
Chicago
Schrader
Adams
Annapolis
Peru
Wellknown Capitalist Dies In Scranton at 78
Charles F. Mattes third vice-president of the Lackawanna Iron and Steel company and a well known capitalist and manufacturer died here this morning aged 78. Frank Belchin will serve green turtle soup to patrons next Saturday evening at 54 East Main street. 2-6t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Charles F. Mattes
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Frank Belchin
East Main Street
Cholera Death Reported in London and Grimsby
A London report states a woman died in Grimsby today with physicians declaring the illness cholera. The notice also contains an unrelated advertisement prompting readers to visit William C. Cleary at 118 Harrison Street for tailoring offerings.
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London
Grimsby
Ww. C. Cleary
Harrison Street
W. C. Cleary
Will C. Cleary
Fatal Burn Accident Befalls Mrs Dannecker in Delphos
Mrs. Frank Dannecker suffered fatal burns in an accident at Delphos Ohio. The incident details and circumstances were reported in local news, noting the tragic outcome for the Dannecker family and immediate vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dannecker
Delphos, O
Clothing Burned From Her Body After Fire Destruction
A story notes that clothing of a woman was entirely burned from her body while her son remains in the same residence. Authorities investigate the cause as a possible accident or foul play, with no further details available in the readable text.
Mrs Dannecker Burns Home in Delphos Tragedy
Mrs Frank Dannecker aged 74 suffered catastrophic burns when varnish in a tin can ignited on a stove. Fire spread through the kitchen and back into the house, neighbors and her husband extinguished flames, doctors say she may linger days but death is likely. Rev H P Dannecker rushed to her bedside after telegrams.
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Delphos
Frank Dannecker
H. P. Dannecker
Dannecker
Delphos Herald
Canal Street
Ricker
Mob Attacks Mayor's Residence Over Bull Fights Halt
Bayonne watchers clashed with police after bull fighting was stopped. A mounted unit dispersed a fiery crowd at the sub prefecture, and the mob later pelted the mayor's house and officials. Troops protected officials. injuries were reported and arrests followed, with others released later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayonne
Oldest Man in Indiana Reaches 102
Lowe Indiana September 3 Peter Surprise living with his son Henry four miles northeast of Lowell is likely the oldest man in Indiana at 102 born August 8 1793 in Canada he later moved through New York and Chicago before settling on the John Lynch farm near Lowell He naturalized in 1837 his wife Rosana Taylor died 1875 they had 11 children He remains active though his mind shows age and he practices spiritualist exercises hoping to live to 100 more years.
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Lowe
Ind
Peter Surprise
Henry
Indiana
Canada
New York
Chicago
John Lynch
Lowell
Great Britain
Crown Point
Rosana Taylor
Surprise
Gambling at Galesburg Track Shown to Open Pool and Bookmaking
Galesburg Alabama on September 3 reports pool selling and bookmaking at the track with no police action. W H McKinney held the pool privilege and Stewart of Kansas City the bookmaking. The 2 13 pace was the best race of the day with Tom Ogden pacing the first mile in 2 07 followed by Badge. Fidel attempted to beat the stallion pacing record but clocked 2 05 3. Fidel was driven by Rivenburg. Thursday Azote slated to challenge the trotting record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburo
W.H. McKinney
Stewart
Kansas City
Tom Ogden
Badge
Fidel
Rivenburg
Azote
Franklin set for possible dry town as saloon licenses drop
In Franklin a push against granting saloon licenses stalled after petitions gathered 230 of 272 ward votes against Isaac Hellerick and James Sandifur. The pair withdrew. Sandifur plans a grocery start while Hellerick will run a restaurant and saloon. A saloonkeeper predicted most saloons close within six months as Franklin heads toward dry town status.
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Franklin
Citizanite Bnar Anxhet Ov
Isaac Hellerick
James Sandifur
Sandifur
Hellerick
Plot Against the Czar Disclosed by Russian Police
A Vienna dispatch relayed by the Chronicle says Russian police uncovered a widespread plot against the czar and imperial family. Several leaders are reported quietly arrested in St. Petersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Chronicle
Vienna
St. Petersburg
Czar
Vanderbilt Heiress Gertrude Vanderbilt Engagement Reported
Newport Sept 3 The engagement of Miss Gertrude Vanderbilt daughter of Mr and Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt and Mr Moses Taylor though not formally announced is known to friends Mr Taylor was class of 1893 graduate and is active in outside clubs and outdoor sports.
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Newport
R. I
Gertrude
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Moses Taylor
Taylor
Fire destroys livery stable and hotel in Petersburg
A fire in Fleming's livery stable in Petersburg 10 miles south of Washington Indiana destroyed the stable the Read hotel and the opera house. Thirteen horses perished and total losses are expected around fifty thousand dollars. The incident follows notices of nickel plate homeseeker excursions and a new interpreter appointment in Washington.
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Washington
Ind
Petersburg
Here
Fleming
Hames
Opera
Read
Centennial celebration committees formed for Fort Wayne event
The Board of Directors met at Mr. P. A. Randall's office and named numerous committees for the centennial celebration including Program, Privileges, Souvenirs, Music, Baseball, Speakers, Field Sports, Printing, Press, Military, Old Settlers, Parade, Art Loan Exhibition and more. Public sentiment supports the celebration, and organizers push ahead as Nickel Plate agents note homeseekers' excursions for September and October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Randall
Board of Centennial Directors
Messrs
S. M. Foster
R. B. Hanna
A. S. Friend
W. D. Page
H. ©. Rockhill
D. C. Fisher
D. B. Kehler
Robison
H. W. Tapp
A. H. Dougall
R. S. Robertson
A. I. Friend
F. J. Reineke
Gart Shober
Philip Keintz
Henry P. Scherer
H. R. Grodzik
Harry Tarmon
Jacob Stumpf
Charles Young
E. F. Yarnelle
William Miles
L. F. Curdes
H. B. Woolsey
A. Schulte
A. J. Rager
C. F. W. Meyer
A. L. Randall
Fred Beach
Gust Steger
Will Gouty
A. C. Katt
Marion Black
Will Peltier
H. Pickard
Will Colerick
George Heller
W. Urbahns
M. S. Robison
William Meyer, Jr
John McDonald
R. J. Fisher
Col. A. McPherson
M. F. Berger
C. D. Tillo
E. A. K. Hackett
H. C. Rockhill
L. A. Griebel
N. R. Leonard
Charles Sauer
L. Drummond
Smith
Charles Archer
Clarence Cook
J. T. Dougall
Harry M. Williams
T. I. Bresnahan
A. Fuelber
Herman Hormel
Ellis Searles
Harry McMullen
P. A. Thompson
O. C. Meyer
Frank Alderman
J. BE. Gaskins
George Breckenridge
L. M. Ninde
M. F. Barbour
J. M. Miller
Platt J. Wise
Thomas Anderson
John M. Taylor
J. F. W. Meyer
George Harter
Lew Justus
C. E. Graves
J. H. Rohan
Maj. KE
L. Siver
William Geake
A. T. Lukens
J. T. Leach
E. Smithe
E. Cox
B. Gard
H. Frieberger
Geo. Reiter
R. 5. Robertson
Aug. Bruder
F. W. Kuhne
KE. J. McCsear
F. M. Smith
G. G. Detzer
Alex Johnson
Leslie W. Hills
J. H. Dille
I. R. Barrows
Felix Shantz
Geo. J. Parrot
Jno
A. Shoaif
R. B.rossington
Fort Wayne
Nickel Plate Road
Leap From Street Car Ends In Fatality At East Main
Mrs. George Baldwin of 11 Hough street died after leaping from a moving East Main street car to retrieve her hat in a gusty wind. Conductor Harrigan stopped the car, bystanders aided, and Coroner Harrod will render a verdict. Baldwin leaves several children. funeral Thursday.
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George Baldwin
Hough Street
East Main Street
Baldwin
Clara Johnson
East End
Berghoff Park
East Washington Street
Walter Avenue
Harrigan
W. F. Schrader
Peltier
Harrod
Clausmeier
Will Peltier Sets Half Mile Record At Huntington Meet
Huntington bicycle meet drew about 3000 spectators with 100 plus riders. Will Peltier of Fort Wayne won the half mile open in 1 03 and set a new track record. Races featured E J Zim of Chicago and riders Gordy Lukins and Klin ger from Indiana and nearby states. Fort Wayne riders dominated several events with Peltier also earning praise for a strong weekend.
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Huntington
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Will Peltier
L. A. Randall
E. J. Zim
Chicago
Sanel
W. H. Peltier
Port Wayne
Ind
John B. Harrison
Lebanon
C. B. Gordy
Marion
C. RB. Gordy
B. N. Lukins
Anderson
Thomas N. Steller
P. W. Klinger
Charles §. Ferguson
Logansport
Joseph J. Bezerek
O. H. Bartley
Wolf Lake
Charles Kahl
Goshen
Indiana Crop Report Promises Excellent Harvest Potential
The weekly weather crop report notes early corn on poor ground matured fast and fired, but late planted and replanted corn should improve with rains. Pasture and meadows turning green with more rains expected, apples and pears abundant, cider making begun. A mass meeting is set for Sept 7 in the circuit court room to discuss freeing Allen county toll roads, per Fort Wayne Centennial Committee.
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Indianapolis
Circuit Court Room
Allen County
Fort Wayne
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James Gillie
Wm. Copeland
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Fred Reynolds
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Archie Bradley
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Ray Stringer
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Wm. Johnson
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William Wallace
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Ed Turney
Fay Randall
Birch Branson
Red O’conner
E. H. Bookwalter
William Romy
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Ancient Order of Foresters of America
Sherman Abrams
Dr. Schrader
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Kendallville
Lake Maxinkuckee
Hibbard, Ind
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Ransford Stevens Miller, Jr
United States
Japan
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Frank Riblett
Wilson
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H. M. Metzgar
Charles Guild
Harry Kepling
O. Ed White
C. 8. Bush
D. W. Moffat
A. K. Zartma
J. S. Ainslie
J. L. Leeper
C. C. Cissel
G. E. Bursley
D. N. Foster
Wm. Pleming
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Thomas Riley
W. J. Probasco
E. O'Rourke
Harry Friend
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H. M. Jacobs
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R. G. Thompson
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Kate Hamilton
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Margaret Hamilton
Margarite Hanna
Kate MacDougal
Charlotte Lowry
Sophia Becker
Henrietta Meyer
Velma Ohneck
Gee An Trith
Frank Swinney
Louise Robertson
Mary Erwin
Alice Wilson
Alice N
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Belle Flick
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Ward
William Keyser
Waston
Olds’ Wagon Works
Glasgow Avenue
Kesler
Washington Street
John Wesson
New Haven Road
M. F. Porter
Minnie McWhorter
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Tollgate
Centlivre Brewery
John Jacobs
Indiana Crop Report
Huntington Democrat
W. W. Ellis
Opera House
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