Aldrich Sees Tariff Bill Will Meet Government Revenue
Washington April 19 Senator Aldrich chief of the finance committee affirmed the tariff bill as reported will yield ample revenue when combined with internal taxes and other sources. He cited estimated net increases and discussed canal bond financing while urging curbs on future appropriations and a study by the public expenditures committee.
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Washington
Aldrich
Committee On Finance
Senate
Congress
Payne
House
Aldich
Treasury
Foot-Ease Powder Claims Instant Foot Comfort
A historic ad copy touts Allen’s Foot-Ease as a powder that relieves painful smarting and nervous feet and helps with growing nails, corns, and bunions. It promises quick comfort, easing tight or new shoes and is sold by druggists.
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Allen
Without Impairing Public Service Efficiency Cited
A brief phrase appears to defend actions or policy changes "without impairing the efficiency of public service" likely in a governmental or municipal document. The readable fragment hints at balancing reforms with service quality.
Census bill conference report and Cuba annexation proposal in House brief session
The House met for five minutes in Washington as the conference report on the census bill was presented and senate messages, including the tariff bill, arrived. The census conference report may be taken up Thursday. Kentucky's Helm sought unanimous consent to read a Cuba annexation resolution. Payne objected and the House adjourned at 12:05.
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Washington
House
Senate
Helm
Kentucky
Cuba
United States
Payne
New York
Fort Wayne Land Co Sells Kansas City Realty
P. S. Randall returned from Kansas City Kansas where as president of the Fort Wayne Land company he closed the remainder of the old firm's realty holdings to the West Chester Land company for 15000 dollars. The firm, formed over twenty five years ago by Randall Dills Morss Long and Hanna, will likely surrender its charter after the sale.
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P. A. Randall
Kansas City
Kan
Fort Wayne Land Company
West Chester Land Company
Mr. Randall
T. J. Dills
S. E. Morss
George W. Long
Thomas Hanna
Randall
Orphans
Wolf & Dessauer
Fort Wayne
Lightning Sets Walper Home Ablaze in Downtown Storm
A Sunday afternoon lightning strike at 1231 Wa bash avenue ripped the Walper residence chimney, sent a ball of fire through two rooms, and blasted a hole in the ground via an eave trough. The family escaped injury though signs and a Roggen photo studio display case were damaged by the high winds.
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August Walper
Wabash Avenue
Roggen Photo Studio
Car Mishap Near Maysville Injures Local Couple
Mr and Mrs John B Perkins of 1006 East Washington street sustained minor bruises when their car lost control and plunged into a bridge south of Maysville. They were treated in Maysville then returned home. Perkins is a Pennsylvania brakeman. The Auburn garage owned the car and it was towed back to the city later.
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John B. Perkins
East
Washington Street
Maysville
Dr. Thompson
Perkins
Pennsylvania
Auburn
Purse Found in Market Street Gutter Worth $2000
Dr William Dehart of Logansport Indiana found a purse in the gutter in front of his Market street office containing money and notes totaling $2000. He has advertised in city papers but no owner has been claimed. Inside the purse is the name James C Davis and papers indicate the owner did business in Crawfordsville and Fort Wayne.
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Logansport
Ind
Gasoline Dangers Highlighted by City Fire Chief
Fire Chief Hilbrecht warns against gasoline use and handling calling it highly dangerous. He cites eight days of local incidents including two fatal burns from explosions and a near-fatal coal oil case, urges red cans with labels and stricter laws to reduce risk.
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Hilbrecht
Michigan
Ohio
Illinois
Indiana
Lane's Family Medicine Tonic Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Lane's Family Medicine tonic laxative tea as a cure for headaches back aches stomach and bowel discomfort claiming it clears head pain restores strength and debunks other remedies. The copy targets general fatigue and ailments with a strong emphasis on its healing claims.
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Lane
Gasoline Sales Versus Safety Precautions Highlighted
The passage notes a contrast between sellers who follow precautionary standards for gasoline and many who ignore them. It underscores tensions in safety practices and market behavior without detailing specific entities or regulations.
Street beggars in for a drunken at Calhoun street
Charitably inclined residents who dropped coins in two crippled beggars hats last week learned the money aided saloons and banquets as both men Harry Corbett and David Tabor appeared in city court Monday on charges of visiting houses of ill fame. They were given an hour to leave town.
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Calhoun Street
Harry Corbett
David Tabor
Chicago Street
Buuck
Left Hospital for Good After Walk With Sister
George Morel a Wolcottville machinist left Lutheran Hospital with his sister after gaining permission for a stroll. He did not return that evening triggering alarms, but later authorities learned he and his sister were safe in another area of the city. He has been troubled with nervous unrest affecting his mind.
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George Morel
Wolcottville
Lutheran Hospital
Indiana town burned to destruction in Pulaski fire
Winamac Indiana April 19 The town of Pulaski six miles south of here suffered a major fire late last night destroying the town hall and several adjoining buildings. Loss is estimated around 10000 with no local fire protection available. The Link Reinhart Shank Stoves and one vacant room were burned and the town hall also served as a theater.
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Winamac
Ind
Pulaski
Link
Reinhart
Aso Theaters
Woman in Kidnapping Case Not Wife Identified
Mercer Pennsylvania April 19 The woman charged with abducting Willie Whitla from Sharon last month is not James H Boyle's wife but the unmarried daughter of wealthy parents. Detective Kepner returns with positive identification. Attorney Cochran opposes public disclosure and aims to use the Warren connection and telegrams as trial evidence.
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Mercer
Willie Whitla
Sharon
James H. Boyle
I. V. Kepner
H. Chateau Dyer
St. Louis
Cochran
Whitla
Boyle
Warren
Ohio
Zueblin to Lead Civic Revivals in City
Prof. Charles Zueblin of Chicago University accepts invitation to conduct a week of civic revivals starting Wednesday June 2 at the Majestic theater. He will speak each afternoon and evening with illustrated talks on topics ranging from The New Civic Spirit to The Fellowship of the Common Life.
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Charles Zueblin
Chicago University
Majestic
Zueblin
Harrisburg
Saengerfest in Fort Wayne May Be Postponed
The Indiana saengerfest planned for June 19 20 and 21 in Fort Wayne may be postponed as the arrangements committee decides. Several other German society meetings are set for similar dates, prompting rescheduling considerations.
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Indiana
Pledge Support for City Beautiful by Local G A R Post
Veterans of Lawton-Wayne post 271 G A R pledge support to the City Beautiful movement to improve Fort Wayne. The group passed resolutions endorsing Fort Wayne Commercial Club efforts and urging members to help make Fort Wayne the Excelsior city of Indiana. A Decoration Day address by Crawford Griswold was set, with a May 31 holiday program at Lawton Park.
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Veterans of
Lawton-Wayne Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Fort Wayne
G. D. Adams
Post
Lawton Park
Post Committee On Transportation
Crawfordsville
Cow survives blaze after barn fire in Indianapolis
Charles J. Buchanan’s barn at 1902 North Meridian street burned last night. Bossy the family cow was overlooked during the commotion but emerged unharmed after water and hose lines drenched the structure. The cow chewed cud amid smoke and heat, fate unknown.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Charles J. Buchanan
Merridian Street
Bossy
Diphtheria Diagnosed in City Laborer Raymond Brown
Raymond Brown a 21 year old laborer recently in the city was removed last Friday to the county infirmary and today it was revealed he has diphtheria. He has no home or funds for medical care.
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Raymond Brown
Koehler Moved To Tears In City Court
Mike Koehler broke down in city court after recounting his role at a rough house in Chicago. The judge sentenced him to ten days and a $20 fine, with a warning to separate from liquor. Also charged were John Kane, Fred Lewis, and Christian Smith in related actions.
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Mike Koehler
Chicago
Mike
Society of
John Kane
Fred Lewis
Kane
Christian Smith
Adeline Smith
Richard Cummerow Dead in Toledo Family Notices
Fort Wayne relatives are notified of the death of Richard Cummerow of Toledo Ohio. A book-keeper for Buckeye Brewing company he married Miss Louisa Tegtmeyer of Washington boulevard west about thirty years ago. The widow and eight children survive. Funeral services will be held at 1713 Huron street Toledo Wednesday at 2 PM.
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Fort Wayne
Richard Cummerow
Toledo
Ohio
Washout Causes Bad Wreck on Grand Trunk in Michigan
A Grand Trunk freight train fell into a ditch near Grand Rapids Michigan after a washout east of the city. Three men were killed engineer Stolz Runche and fireman Quinn head brakeman Fred Quinn died. one man fatally injured.
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Grand Trunk Railroad
Michigan
Grand Rapids
Mich
Grand Trunk
Grand Haven
William Stolz
Runche
Fred Quinn
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Committee On Public
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Old Fort Wayne Land Company
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Ern Real Estate
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City Court
William Sturns
Mathias Sackreiter
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