Bribery Fund Alleged in Danish West Indies Sale
In a tense House session, Mr Richardson of Tennessee pushed a privilege resolution to form a seven member committee to probe charges from Walter Christmas that Denmark would pay $500,000 for influence over Congress and newspapers in the sale of the Danish West Indies. The plan rode through after clashes over privilege.
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Forgery Charges Involving Man son A Johnson In Tipton Case
An affidavit accuses Manson A Johnson of Johnson and Co., school and trustees supplies dealers, of forging warrants. Two forged Tipton County warrants for 1000 dollars were passed to a bank. Victims say total losses reach 40000 to 50000 dollars across Indiana cities. Johnson fled to Cincinnati, now at Hot Springs, with wife en route to settle.
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Informer says he was bribed for Grand Rapids waterworks
Terre Haute reports R A Cameron a New York attorney and key prosecution witness in Grand Rapids municipal bribery cases claims he was paid to secure the waterworks franchise. He says immunity was promised, that he was kidnaped and held after learning others would fend for themselves.
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R. A. Cameron
New York
Grand Rapids
Prohibition Speaker Attacks Parties in Fort Wayne Meeting
Evangelist W. H. Boles of Illinois lambasted both major parties at a Wednesday prohibition rally in the courthouse, arguing liquor laws and moral decay justify a Prohibition vote. He linked crime to criminal politics, urged action, and faulted Republicans and Democrats for enabling the liquor traffic.
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Cowell and Van Osdale Marry at Home Wedding
Bertha Van Osdale and Charles Cowell were married last Wednesday at the groom's brother's home 82 John Street. Rev E W Allen of West Jefferson Street Church of Christ officiated at 5 o clock in a large gathering. A wedding supper followed at 6 o'clock. Cowell is a motorman with the Fort Wayne Traction Company.
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Charles Cowell
John Street
E. W. Allen
West Jefferson Street
Church of Christ
Cowell
Fort Wayne Traction Company
Rockhill Land Purchase Recommended for Fort Wayne Factory Site
The Commercial club's special committee will report tonight in favor of buying the Rockhill tract of 180 acres plus 30 adjoining Swinney heirs land. They propose a $50,000 company to subdivide into 1,200 lots reserving sections for stockholders factories and improvements, aiming to attract at least 1,500 factory jobs and 5,000 new residents.
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Commercial Club
Fort Wayne
Rockhill
Swinney
Citizens’ Trust Company
H. G. Olds
Brackenridge
Archer
Weishart and Teestmeyer
Rockhill Bros
Randall
Swinney Heirs
Cecil Rhodes Dies Peacefully in Cape Town
Cape Town March 26 Cecil Rhodes financier and imperialist of Great Britain died peacefully after days of declining strength. He slept quietly in the morning and noon, aroused briefly, then slept again. Breathing grew difficult and strength waned until death at 5 57 p m, ending a long display of willpower against illness.
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Cape Town
Cecil Rhodes
Great Britain
May Return to City Evangelist Rev Updyke Visited
Rev Z V Updyke the evangelist is in the city as guest of his daughter Mrs Carrie F Blount of 1209 Orchard Street. He has lived on a farm near Celina Ohio since leaving Fort Wayne and may move back with his family if the property is sold. He formerly pastored the Christian church now the West Jefferson Street Church of Christ.
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Z. V. Updyke
Carrie F. Blount
Orchard Street
Fort Wayne
Death of Cecil Rhodes Noted in London Scene
London observers say Cecil Rhodes died not surprised by his passing after years of strain from Kimberley siege and South Africa war. His health had declined, yet he remained active in managing his vast interests despite heart troubles and a bloated appearance.
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Kimberley
South Africa
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Eastern capitalists seek absorption of Paragon and Utility Paper
Fort Wayne industries may join a new national strawboard trust. Paragon and Utility Paper companies, producers on Calhoun street, are targeted for a merger based on earnings. An expert accountant has collected figures from Hartford City and Mt. Carmel to support a possible offer, though no formal proposal or stockholder action has occurred.
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Fort Wayne
Paragon
Utility Paper
Calhoun Street
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Utility
Mt. Carmel
Til
A. B. Trentman
John Mohr, Jr
Hardware Fin DIESOL YES The South Side
Fragmentary item notes Freiburger and McKe at 364 Calh and a continuation by 1. Local business reference with unclear action.
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