Eighteen men sign bond for Nicolai case in Fort Wayne
Frank H. Nicolai, assistant cashier of City National bank Auburn, posts a 3500 bond before United States Commissioner T. J. Logan in Fort Wayne to appear before the Indianapolis grand jury in November. Eighteen Auburn supporters sign the bond, Nicolai pleads not guilty, and his case heads toward formal proceedings as he plans to join his invalid father in Ashley until the matter is resolved.
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United States
T. J. Logan
Fort Wayne
Frank H. Nicolai
City National Bank
Auburn
United States Grand Jury
Indianapolis
Nicolai
The
Sentinel
Ashley
D. M. Link
T. S. Wickwire
Nicolas
H. W. Hoagland
Department of Justice
Washington
Ralph Thomas
DeKalb County
Marshal Brown
A. R. Walter
S. J. Errington
Hoagland
Errington
Nicola
Logan
Warsaw
Elks
Indiana Bankers’ Association
Bond
Link
Ple
Frank A. Borst
Thomas C. Ford
J. F. McDowell
John W. Brown
Wickwire
E. BE. Webb
Dan M. Link
Federal Grand Jury
Frazier
Ex Bank Official Nicolai Surrenders After Wandering Across Woods
Frank H. Nicolai, an assistant cashier of City National Bank in Auburn Indiana, returns to town exhausted after three days of wandering without food. He admits being unable to discuss his affairs and says he will stay in jail until bond decisions are made. Officials estimate his shortage at up to $4000 and three notes found in his desk reveal threats and warnings to colleagues and family.
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Auburn
Ind
Frank H. Nicolai
City National Bank
Nicolai
Thomas
Nicholai
the Sentinel
National Bank
Frazier
Warsaw
Nicolas
Daniel M. Link
Belle Depew
Link
Hines
Mr. Link
Circle Cemetery
Ashley
Brandon Woods
Sheriff Thomas
Nicola
Alva
Che
Attorney Link
Miss Depew
Eben Nicolai
Bank suspect Nicolai surrenders to authorities after bank shortfall
Nicolai, a Fort Wayne bank employee, returns to Auburn and surrenders his revolver after a night in debt and illness. He admits taking small sums from the bank for three years, with about 5000 dollars missing, and is held pending federal proceedings while his bond covers the loss.
Sutton Shot While Fleeing in Army Incident
Eyewitness testimony describes a man shot in the forehead and behind the left ear during a flight from a guard room. Lieut Roelker is named in connection with the case and a private Richardson was present. A nonstandard thirty two caliber revolver is found on a ball field the next morning.
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Roelker
Richardson
Disappearance of Auburn Banker Nicolai Amid Shortage Report
Auburn Indiana August 6 assistant cashier Frank H Nicolai of City National Bank is missing. Bank examiner says books show a 5000 shortage. Nicolai bought a revolver before vanishing and left no note. Bond covers potential loss. no arrest affidavit filed yet. Nicolai 33, unmarried, prominent in local circles.
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Auburn
Ind
Frank H. Nicolai
City National Bank
National Bank
William D. Frazier
Nicolai
Federal Union Surety Company
Indianapolis
Ashley
F. P. Seiler
National
Auburn Hardware Company
National Bank Examiner
W._D. Frazier
Warsaw
Mr. Frazier
Mother and Sister Testify In Sutton Death Inquiry
In Annapolis the court of inquiry on Lieut. James N. Sutton opened with testimony from his mother and sister. Mrs. Sutton identified a visiting card and letters by Sutton, a bill of lading, and a bloodstained shirt cuff from Oct. 14 1907. The proceedings continue with Lieut. Sumner expected as a witness in Norfolk va.
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Annapolis
James N. Sutton
Sutton
A. M. Sumner
Sumner
Norfolk
Davis
Birney
Lieut
Adams
Lieut. Sutton
Lieu. Adams
Parker
Slater
Sister details alleged cover up in Sutton death case
Mrs. Parker describes conversations at Carvel Hall with Lieut Adams about her brother Lieutenant Sutton. She alleges Adams told of Sutton’s fights after a car trip to The Dump, said Sutton planned to kill Adams Utley and Osterman, and claimed the corps believed Sutton killed himself. She aims to prove death was not suicide to clear her brother’s name.
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Todd
Sutton
Roelker
Archie
Court of Inquiry
Ter
Arlington
Portland
Ore
Col. Doyen
Marines
Parker
Carve! Hall
Lieut. Adams
Adams
Lieut. Sutton
Lieut. Adam
Utley
Osterman
Tariff Bill Debate Mirrors Deep Senate Opposition
The tariff bill sparks sharp clashes as senators from West Virginia to Texas push back on free raw materials and hides duty. Mr. Bailey condemns the bill while Aldrich and other Republicans deny the fairy tale charge and defend the existing framework.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Mr. Elkins
Mr. Heyburn
Warren
Mr. Warren
Aldrich
Gallinger
Mills
Cleveland
Bristow
Dolliver
Oliver
Flint
Bailey
Mr. Bailey
Texas
Clapp
Minnesota
Taft Nominates A Pratt Andrew Director of the Mint
President Taft sent to the Senate the nomination of A Pratt Andrew of Massachusetts to be director of the mint to succeed Frank A Leach who resigned to lead the People's Water company in Oakland California Andrew is an expert on financial matters serving as an assistant to the national monetary commission and a Harvard economics professor based near Gloucester Massachusetts
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Washington
Taft
Senate
A. Pratt Andrew
Massachusetts
Mint
Frank A. Leach
People’s Water Company
Oakland
Caly
Andrew
National Monetary
A G Barnett A Member Retired Transfer Man Recalled
A G Barnett, veteran transfer man, is remembered as a member of the original Alert Hook and Ladder Company of Fort Wayne, organized over fifty years ago by Mr Bourls.
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Fort Wayne
A. G._ Barnett
Bourls
Richard Golden Actor Dies Aboard Houseboat in New York
Richard Golden, noted actor born 1854, died suddenly of Brights disease aboard the Stroller houseboat in Gravesend Bay while guest of John Newton Porter. The body is to Bangor Maine for burial. He created Old Jed Prouty at Union Square in 1889 and appeared in Evangeline and A Bunch of Keys.
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New York
Richard Golden
Gravesend Bay
John Newton Porter
Opera House
Newport
Maine
London
Union Square Theater
Old Jed Prouty
Old Jed
Mr. Golden
Aged Actress Jane Germon Dies in Baltimore at 78
Baltimore notices the death of Jane Germon the elderly stage actress aged 78. Born in New Orleans to actor William Anderson and Euphemia Jefferson, she first appeared at age seven in William Tell with Edwin Forrest. Germon performed for six decades before retiring to Baltimore.
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Baltimore
Jane Germon
Germon
New Orleans
William Anderson
Euphemia
Joseph Jefferson
Edwin Forrest
No Room For Light Tower On School Property
West Washington street school board refused a west side petition to keep the electric light tower at Union street. The board asked the common council for authority to buy the Charles Gumper property adjoining the west to provide space for the enlarged new building. Henry Reiter named janitor for Adams township school, previously janitor before city limits expansion.
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City School Board
West Washington Street
Union Street
West Side
Common Council
Charles Gumper
Henry Reiter
Adams Township
Ornamental Lights Asked For On Calhoun Street
A petition from 13 citizens requests removal of arc lamps on Calhoun street in favor of ornamental lighting. The board of works has the matter under advisement. The meeting also approved the Pfeiffer avenue opening assessment roll from Sherman street to Grand Rapids road. Moellering Construction Co. reported sewer completion between Alabama and Florida avenues in Forest Park.
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Calhoun Street
Board of Works
Pfeiffer
Funeral for Mrs. Lillian Astry-Watkins Drowns in Chicago
Funeral services were held in Chicago for Mrs. Lillian Astry-Watkins formerly of New Haven who drowned in the Calumet river on July 31. Interment followed at Oakwood cemetery with family members from New Haven Fort Wayne and Maysville in attendance.
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Lillian Watkins
Lillian Astry-Watkins
New Haven
Calumet River
Chicago
Oakwood Cemetery
Mary Astry
Calvin Watkins
H. F. Schnetker
Norbert Schnetker
Fort Wayne
Maysville
German Lutheran Synod Adjourns After Cleveland Move
The German Lutheran synod, in session for a week with over six hundred delegates from Indiana Ohio and Kentucky, adjourned deciding to hold the next synod in Cleveland Ohio. The general board of the church extension fund is authorized to raise 200000 dollars in the coming year for ongoing work. Pastors are to collect for missions among German Lutherans in England and Brazil.
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Laportte
Ind
German Lutheran Synod
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Cleveland
Church Extension Fund
England
Brazil
Births Reported in Local Notices
Born to Mr and Mrs O F Crockett of 220 West Williams street a son. Born to Mr and Mrs William Rousch of 913 Eckert street a daughter. Born to Mr and Mrs Keel of 2106 Nelson street a son. Born to Mr and Mrs W Rascutter of Wall street a son. Born to Mr and Mrs Marlotte Price corner of South Wayne and Wildwood avenues a daughter. Born to Mr and Mrs Henry Stier of 19 Lawton place a daughter.
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O. F. Crockett
West Williams Street
William Rousch
Eckert Street
Keel
Nelson Street
Henry Stier
Lawton -Place
Girl Missing After Cemetery Visit Found Dead Near Schumaker Plot
Police in Greece uncover a half buried body in the Schumaker family cemetery plot with signs of a struggle. A spade lies nearby. investigators suspect attacked by tramps or thieves as searches mounted after the girl failed to return from permission to visit the cemetery.
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Greece
Schumaker
Mary A. Schumaker
Quiet Confidence of Ketcham Men in Encampment Race
A partial poll shows 160 Van Sant votes of about 400 with Ketcham managers conceding 100 and counting 100 doubtful. Atlantic City and St Louis battle for the 1911 meeting while Henry M. Nevins supports the seaboard city and Denver's bid looms. The Woman's Relief corps presidency sees a three way contest among Jennie I. Berry Belle Darris and Melissa Caylor. A mountain storm darkens Assembly hall power lines and stages, leaving many in darkness during talks and songs. A greeting to Grand Army delegates is planned at the historical tabernacle tonight.
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Lantic City
St. Louis
van Sant
Ketcham
Atlantic City
St Louis
Henry M. Nevins
Seaboard City
Denver
Woman's Relief Corps
Jennie I. Berry
Iowa
Belle Darris
Kansas
Melissa Caylor
Indiana
Assembly Hall
Armory
Grand Army
Tabernacle
Merger Talks Demand Securing C H and D with B and C
A message states that the merger of C H and D with the B and C must be secured before the reorganization plan can proceed. The wording implies preparatory steps for corporate consolidation and approval.
Baltimore and Ohio ratify merger step in regional rail move
Stockholders in Baltimore ratified the Baltimore and Ohio directors action to absorb the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton railway. The Cincinnati group met in Cincinnati to vote on the merger, but noteholders with about 1.5 million dollars in claims oppose terms for lifting receivership, needing assent to avoid foreclosure. J P Morgan & Co holds CHD stock, with B and O holding an option at 160 per share for five years.
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Baltimore, Md
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railway Company
Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton
J. P. Morgan & Co
New York
Marriage Licenses and Real Estate Transfers Listed
Marriage licenses issued for multiple couples including Patterson and Brrt, Whitmore and Shafer, Wilkins and Rempis, Culbertson and Miller, Campbell and Miller, Akem and Lupueter. Real estate transfers documented with numerous parcels in Wayne, Pleasant, Lafayette, Marion townships and Monroeville, with transfer values noted from $10 to $6,100. Complied by John G. C. Heller, Abstractor.
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Roland M. Patterson
Mabel E. Brrt
Wallace D. Whitmore
Tillie M. Shafer
David L. Wilkins
Foreman Glove Works
Honah J. Rempis
Ivan Floyd Culbertson
Farmer
Iva Ann Miller
John J. Campbell
Laura D. Miller
Nicholas Akem
Mary Lupueter
John GC. Heller
Court St
Jacob F. Keyser
F. F
L. M
Marion Township
Benjamin J. Woods
Francis M. Thurber
Pleasant Township
John J. Rose
Athalia Hazelet
Schu
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Nicola Bond
Sion
Sherff Thomas
J. R. McDowell
William D. Frazer
Fred W. Knott
Pittsburg
Lake Shore
Bank Isasuea
W. D. Frazier
Frank Nicolai
A. G. Barnett
School Board
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