Washington Traction frauds tie eight workers to $50,000 loss
Washington investigators uncover systematic ticket fraud at the Washington Traction and Electric Co. Eight employees eight conductors two firemen, including George W Cadner and Richard Williams, are under arrest on piracy charges. Old punched tickets were burned or sold. hundreds of tickets found in Cadner's lunch basket and a trunk at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington Traction and Electric Company
George W. Cadner
Richard Williams
Oliver A. Gardner
Edward Parker
George W. Blair
John J. Keating
John N. Meyers
Jonny W. Dodson
Cadier
Harries
Boyd
Flather
Parsem
Cadacr
Compmnnys
Usi Tly
Cadaer
Bis
Marion Excursion Considered by Wabash Fans
The Wabash may run an excursion to Marion Indiana on Sunday May 5 if strong patronage is shown. Fort Wayne and Marion baseball clubs meet there that date and Huntington plans to support a large turnout. Col. R G Thompson, district passenger agent, is investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Marion
Ind
Fort Wayne
Huntington
Col
R. G. Thompson
Loretta Nell and Frank Fink Wed at Cathedral
Miss Loretta Nell and Frank Fink married at the Cathed ral this morning in a ceremony at 9 oclock conducted by Rev John Nell of Kendallville. Attendants were Miss Kate Smith and Joseph Fink. A large gathering witnessed the rites. After services the bridal party went to the bride's East Jefferson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loretta Nell
Frank Fink
Catthedral
John Nell
Kendallville
Kate Smith
Joseph Fink
East Jefferson
Marriage Notice for Noll and Fink Families
Répast was served. The bride is a daughter of John G. Noll and the groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank iH. Fink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Noll
Frank Ih. Fink
Injured Tuck-Pointing Worker Hurt in Church Fire
Henry Beaver member of the Methodist church tuck pointing crew was severely injured Saturday night while aiding a hose cart. His hand was crushed between a sprocket wheel and chain as he unreled the hose reel. He received dressing at once and returned home to Fort Wayne. recovery will take months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Henry Beaver
Beaver
Fort Wayne
Durbin to Visit Fort Wayne Feeble Minded Institute
Gov Durbin arrives Friday to meet the school trustees and Superintendent Johnson at the Fort Wayne Institute for Feeble Minded Youth. They will review the expenditure of recently allotted appropriations about 40,000 dollars and plan additions to Sunset Cottage to house adult females in line with new legislative enactments. Further buildings are expected to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Durbin
Fort Wayne
Board of Trustees
Johnson
Durbin
Indianapolis
Count Tolstoi Expelled From Russia Reported by Vienna
A Vienna dispatch says a decree expelling Count Tolstoi from Russia has been issued and served. The notice adds spring home-seeker excursions continue, with April 30 as the latest date named. Since February 12, at least 935000 people have traveled west through the St Paul gateway, with over one tenth heading beyond Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vienna
Exar
Tolstoi
Russia
St. Paul Gateway
Montana
Flooded Ohio towns face rail shutdowns and shortages
Cincinnati grapples with a rising Ohio river expected to peak near 58 feet as backwaters flood streets. Trains suspend operations, stations close, and freight depots abandon submerged tracks. Cities along the river report destitution, gas cuts from landslides, and looming coal shortages amid rising water.
River Potteries to Resume Work After Flood
East Liverpool Ohio April 23 river level dropping rapidly enabling all potteries to reopen on Wednesday. Many residents return home to the west end as floodwaters recede though the damage from the rising river remains evident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Liverpool
Ohio
West End
Water Reaches Second Stories In Gallipolis Town
Flooding along the Ohio valley drives seven feet of water into Gallipolis businesses on the main streets. In the lower town the deluge seeps into second stories as families become homeless and seek shelter in school buildings and from neighbors. Depots at Middle- (text cut) are affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ohio
Point Pleasant
Ohio Valley
Health officials begin flood district inspections in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburg a flood area cleansing and disinfection program starts with a five day deadline under threat of prosecution for noncompliance. Allegheny health inspectors plan similar checks in the city. Mills along river fronts resume work after a three day shutdown, with a return to full operation within 48 hours as the Monongahela river stage stands at seventeen feet two inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Allegheny Bureau of Health
Monongehala
Ohio River Still Rising Amid Floods Across Regions
Huntington West Virginia April 23 The Ohio river stands at 55.5 feet rising about an inch per hour with over one foot more expected and reports from interior counties speak of great suffering. After six days of rain the weather cleared at midnight. Kentucky at Standstill Kentucky Framingfort April 23 The Kentucky river is nearly at a standstill with clear weather after two days of rain reducing danger. Creeks have overflowed and large areas remain flooded in some sections.
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Trenton
Ohio
Ironton
Tronton
Huntington
W. Va
Guandotte
Interior Counties
Kentucky
Framkfort
Local News Highlights From Cedar Creek Area
Mrs. William Wilkie fractured her ankle after a fall near Harrison street. She was taken to St Joseph hospital. Edward Strobe, 85, recovering from recent surgery at St Joseph’s, is improving under Dr W H Meyers. Miss Lillie Lerch, operated on by Dr Rosenthal, is progressing well at St Joseph hospital. A Cedar Creek farmer’s team ran away into a feed yard by the jail with no collisions. Dayton Tan Motor men visit Elden Larwill plant to bid on it, potential move to Fort Wayne if purchased. Mr and Mrs Charles McCulloch return from New York. blizzard delays 24 hours for 16 miles between Massillon and Alliance. Wall Paper offers from L C Hull at 90 Calhoun.
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William Wilkie
Watron
Harrison Street
St. Joseph Hospital
Edward
Cedar Creek Township
W. F. Phelps
William Smith
Dayton Tan Motor Company
Elden Larwill Company
Dayton
Fort Wayne
Charles McCulloch
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Massillon
Alliance
McCulloch
Market Summary from The Markets Chicago April 23
May wheat opened lower amid Liverpool cables and Germany crop concerns while Minneapolis and Duluth reported heavy receipts. May corn rose on squeeze fears. July corn weak. Hog market steady then eased. July pork at $14.50. Wheat prices closed mixed with May around 71 3/4 cents and July near 71 1/8. Corn finished near 46 1/4 to 47 cents for May. oats around 25 1/2 to 25 3/4. Pork steady at about $14.30. lard close near $8.00. ribs around $8.15. Flax cash in Northwest at $1.60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Liverpool
Germany
Minneapolis
Duluth
Chicago Livestock and Market Report City and District Prices
Chicago livestock receipts total about 3 000 with steady to higher demand for cattle and hogs. Steers and calves show a range of prices, Texas stock and bulls listed, while hogs run 18 000 with top nearing 6.10 and various classes priced. Fort Wayne shows diverse grain and input prices including wheat corn oats and seeds, with city market summaries and feed stuff values. Includes Bulster County and city hay and straw prices.
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Chicago
Texas Fed
Texas
Texas Bulls
Local Market Prices and Job Move Note
Butter creamery 23c eggs til 1c chickens old 736 8lac chickens dressed 0c broilers 12c potatoes 35 40c bu honey 16 17e 1b apples 1.00 1.25 bu onions 1.50 bu George Pressler has gone to Indianapolis to take a position with the Parry Buggy Manufacturing company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Pressler
Indiannapolis
Parry Buggy Manufacturing Company
Bargain Store Ad and Missing Wagon in Bluffton Road
A noisy ad lists hardware and sporting goods from J M Kane at 24 Calhoun Street and nearby sellers, followed by a local report: L C Hull and Boyd Shannon say Ne left town with groceries, horse, wagon, and supplies after visiting Charlie Strack's saloon. Police and sheriff investigate the theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Shannon
Bluffton Road
Caime
Charlie Strack
Notice to non-residents in Blume v De Home case
Indiana notice from Allen County Superior Court states non residents Lucy De Home Adelia Davis and others are defendants in a suit by Martin Blaine Jr. and must appear by June 19 1901 or face judgment in their absence. The document lists numerous defendants with corrupted spellings and unknown first names.
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State of Indiana
Allen County
Tfthe Superior Court
Martin Blume, Jr
Lucy DeHome
Adelia Davis
Avis
George W. DeRome
DeRoimne
Aby DeRome
DeRome
Toby DeRome
Edward Creditor
Neus Banks
Banks
News Banks
Rosabella Davis
Willian Davis
Emlling Henry
George Henry Charles Dantrict
Dantrict
Charles Dantrict
Enana Dantricts
Ein Dantrict
James Dantrict
Jamies Dantrict
Wiros Firet
Madison M. Bauser
David J. Randall
Merwin Raardall
George E. Randall
Gens J. Randal
George BE. Randall
Mary BR. Downes
John C. Dow
Oliver McNally
McNally
Grace McNally
William McNally
Indiana
Marlin Blaine, Jr
Mrs Ehrman Stricken With Serious Illness at Home
Mrs C Ehrman of 146 East Jefferson Street has been quite seriously ill for the past week, with neighbors reporting her condition as grave and under medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Ehrman
East Jefferson Street
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UE Starr Realt
Inke Noll
Gov. Durbin
Feeble Minded Institute
The
Count Tolstoi
Flm
Smith & 60
Calhoun Street
Cincinnati
Mill Creel
Central Union
Eighth Street
Chesapeake and Ohio
Louisville and Nashville
Fourth Street
National Jeague
Gallup
Jnst
Ashland
Middlefork
Jacob Tussey
Portsmouth
Yort
Pomeroy
Midleport
Parkersburg
L. C. Hull
Calhoun
Chicago Livestock
Graham
City Way
Timothy
Broduce
Bulster County
America
D. N. Foster Furniture Co
Morral
Peninsular
George Gick
TH. J. Ash
Pickard Bros
Mui
Foster
Furniture & Carpet Co
James M. Kane
J. M. Kane's
the Man and
Label
Patterson
Reuben
Ruly
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