Harriman and Kahn Must Face Questions In Securities Inquiry
The commission seeks court orders directing Harriman and Otto H. Kahn to appear and answer fully about Chicago and Alton securities, Union Pacific holdings, and Kuhn, Loeb & Co connections amid a state inquiry. Both men declined to answer on counsel’s advice. Service was effected through Guthrie Cravath Henderson after Judge Hough signed the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton
Harriman
Milburn
Chicago and Alton Securities
Union Pacific
H. C Frick
Santa Ee
Union _Pacific
Messrs. Harriman and Kahn
Marshal Henkel
Hough
Mr. Kahn
Guthrie, Cravath & Henderson
Bonaparte Defines DOJ Policy in Harriman Case
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Bonaparte outlining a general DOJ policy to pursue prosecutions only where there is a solid case and likely conviction. He declined specifics on Harriman while remaining in Washington until August 24 to determine whether ICC findings will trigger action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Bonaparte
Harriman
Department of Justice
Department
Interstate Commerce Commission
Young ladies take vows in holy order
The article lists twelve new sisters by name with their vows for two years. Among them Yeret zky and Kauffman reside in Fort Wayne, others come from various titles. Some will become teachers, others nurses in hospitals run by the sisterhood. Twelve renewals and thirteen with nine years in the order also made final vows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Henninger
M. Serena
Mechtilda Hitpass
M. Alphonsa
Agnes Mahler
M. Camilla
Maria Martin
M. Boroman
Magdalena Kemper
M. Clara
Miss Yeretzky
Belfast riot leaves three dead in Falls and Grosvenor
Widespread violence erupts Sunday night as rioters attack police with paving stones bricks and bottles. Soldiers fire bayonets after the mob refuses to disperse amid broken windows extinguished lamps and dire street damage. The unrest followed an attempted arrest with women present and several soldiers injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falls
Grosvenor
Ormeau Park
Searchlight units sent to Belfast for civil protection
Aldershot Camp England August 1916 all searchlight companies of the Royal Engineers dispatched to Belfast by special train to aid civil authorities in protecting the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldershot Camp
Eng
Royal Engineers
Belfast
Associated Press Operators Threaten Strike Over Wages
AP operators press their case as union leaders report a potential strike unless a wage scale is settled within hours. General Manager Melville Stone cites lack of board authority but offers to meet with operators to discuss hours and pay. News spreads from Atlanta to Chicago as locals weigh action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melville E. Stone
Mr. Stone
Wesley Russell
the Commercial Telegraphers
Chicago
Associated Press
Brand’s Hall
Frank Likes
Likes
Atlanta
E. M. Moore
Louisville
Immunity Dip for Chicago and Alton Railroad
The government moved to immunity for the Chicago and Alton in the Standard Oil era style probes. Judge Landis could impanel a panel but unlikely given immunity promises. Other railroads may face similar fates while New York Central faced a modest fine. Attorney General Bonaparte pursues further prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago and Alton
Moody
Washington
Landis
Standard Oil Company
Department of Justice
Chicago
Bonaparte
Grosscup
Start of New York testimony in Standard Oil case set for Sept three
Proceedings against Standard Oil under the Sherman anti trust act move to testimony phase with examiner to begin in New York on Sept three. Subpoenas will summon witnesses, many prominent in the trust’s development, who will gain immunity from prosecution. Rockefeller and Archbold secured this benefit in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonaparte
Frank B. Kellogg
New York
Great Trust
John D. Rockefeller
John OD. Archbold
Judge Landis
Chicago
Standard Oil
Bureau of Corporations
Chicago and Alton
General Strike Ordered Tonight By Telegraphers Union
The Telegraphers union announces a general strike tonight to affect railroad and telegraph operations. Officials deny railroad telegraphers are under orders for a nationwide action, while locals are authorized by the executive board to suspend all nonessential commercial handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Perham
Telegraphers’ Union
Russell
Telegraph operators strike expands to New York city
The telegraph strike spread to New York as workers at Western Union and Postal offices quit. About 50 percent of Western Union day force and 90 percent of Postal men walked out, with 400 Postal Telegraph workers and 30 women among those leaving. Extra police were on duty but crowds remained orderly, cheered by colleagues leaving the Western Union building as others joined from the Postal side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Western Union
Postal
Postal Telegraph Company
Western Union Company
Dey Street
Broadway
Telegraphers Union Gala Marks Walkout Without Orders
Report notes local telegraphers walked out without union orders and took matters into their own hands. Union officers reportedly supported the action, with officials indicating they would stand by the strikers.
Western Union and Postal Operators Go On Strike in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on August 13, Western Union operators walked out just before noon, about 75 of 85 workers quitting. Later the Postal service union also struck, with roughly 75 percent of its staff leaving their keys, signaling a broad labor action across the two services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Western Union
Postal Company
Western Union Wires Patched by Emergency Operators
In Cincinnati on August 183 the Western Union operators walked out and the lines were manned by hastily assembled workers to aid the chiefs in the office, keeping communications running amid the labor action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Western Union
Boston Men Quit Strike Shuts Telegraph Keys
Western Union telegraph operators in Boston walkout striking today leaving most of the force from the system at idle. The action halts routine dispatches as workers protest conditions and seek concessions.
Western unions push to move telegraph lines amid strike
The Associated Press reports Western telegraph circuits to Chicago and Boston are open as Deputy President Thomas claims the strike cripples telegraph companies. Operators admit low finances and seek union aid, while Western and Postal officials say business is moving and many workers return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
Chicago
Boston
Thomas
Western and Postal
Wires Opened Across Major Circuits Amid Strike
The Associated Press began operating four main leased wire circuits from Chicago on August 13 despite a strike by its operators. The Big Trunk line connected New York and Chicago with Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Detroit, and only Toledo was missing. Southern, Northern, and Western circuits were also active with regular staff or commercial lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Associated Press
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Detroit
Toledo
Indianapolis
Columbus
Louisville
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Duluth
Superior
Nashville
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Memphis
AP Operators Out at Fort Wayne and Other Cities
Associated Press operators are out today at Fort Wayne, Terre Haute, Muncie, Marion, Lafayette, Evansville and Danville in Illinois. Indianapolis operators are out except the chief, and Western Union telegraphers await orders from the national president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Associated Press
Fort Wayne
Terre Haute
Muncie
Marion
Lafayette
Evansville
Danville
Ill
Western Union
Fort Wayne Strikes Freeze Telegraphic Service
Fort Wayne feels the impact as Associated Press and Western Union telegraph operators strike at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. The outage halts long distance messages, leaving lines silent and business reliant on long distance calls. Local managers report precarious conditions and a loss of normal volume as railroad ties and city shortages complicate communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fort Wayne
United States
Ehrman and Perry
Postal Telegraph Office
Western Union
Far Western Points
Westernera Union
Indianapolis
Confidence Fades Inning Strike Talks Persist
The men are confident of ending the strike as both sides remain hopeful that the trouble will soon be adjusted satisfactorily.
Saloons Return to Old Sunday Closing Violation Trial
Saloon keepers reopened on Sunday provoking affidavits charging them with allowing nonfamily members inside. John C Helmkamr, John C Eckert, and Henry Sandkuhler faced city court. police and Good Citizenship league aided in arrests. Some owners closed after warnings. others attempted to keep operations, with several establishments cited or avoided by surveillance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Citizenship League
John C. Helmkamr
Harrison Street
John C. Eckert
Calhoun Street
Henry Sandkuhler
Hole In the Wall
Force Street
Ankerbruck
League
Sandhuler
M. A. Mason
Board of Public Works
Helmkamp
Paul
Dickson
Eckert
Fred C. Bicknese
Barr Street
City Hall
Majestic Club
Auburn
Bicknese
Harrison
Superior
Harrison and
Pearl
Boxer Bests Jiu Jitsu Man In Berlin Drawn Bout
In Berlin on August 13 an English boxer fought a Japanese jiu jitsu expert for twenty five minutes. The boxer dominated the offense but failed to inflict real damage. Officials declared the bout a draw though boxing victory is noted in the clash of fighting styles. The piece notes Germany’s interest in English and American athletic sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Powera
England
America
Germany
Mansfield not 80 well in Adirondacks
Saranac Lake New York August 13 Dr L J Lemieux of Montreal nervous diseases specialist again attends Richard Mansfield the actor Family says no change in condition but indications are Mansfield is not as well as when he first arrived two weeks ago He no longer goes on daily drives Weather no longer explains the decline past unfavorable conditions now perfect
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saranac Lake
N. Y
L. J. Lemiux
Montreal
Richard Mansfield
Mansfield
Adirondacks
Fir
Master butchers attend national convention at Niagara Falls
Fort Wayne master butchers are in Niagara Falls for the national convention now in session. Notables include Henry Reinewald, Henry Eckart, Gottlieb Haller, Charles Kohn, Henry Rippe and Charles Wilkins. Date noted as the 18th of September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Niagara Falls
Henry Reinewald
Henry
Eckart
Gottlieb Haller
Charles Kohn
Henry Rippe
Charles Wilkins
Eckert Pleads Guilty in South Calhoun Saloon Case
John Pud Eckert admitted guilt after leaving a Saloon at South Calhoun Street open Sunday. He paid a $10 fine and costs after entrusting a bartender with two Joes and a ten, with no defense or attorney. Henry Sandkuhler sought a continuance and was granted until Friday, amid remarks from Chief Matt Ankenbruck. Little Johnnie Helmcamp also requested time to prepare his defense, which the court granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John “Pud” Eckert
South Calhoun Street
Henry Sandkuhler
Harry Hogan
Harry Ninde
Matt Ankenbruck
Sandkuhler
Johnnie Helmcamp
Urchins Loot Melon Stock At Pottlitzer Fruit Yard
A crowd on East Columbia Street swiped 250 to 300 watermelons from a car behind the Pottlitzer Fruit Company warehouse. Wheels and carts aided theft as onlookers helped themselves during a Yeast Monday spree. Rail workers later shifted the car and the melons vanished, with a claim filed against the Nickel Plate Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Street
Pottlitzer Fruit Company
Raiload Company
Mystery $13,009 Shortage Tangles Kosciusko County
Discovery in Warsaw Indiana reveals a mysterious $13,009 shortfall in the Kosciusko county treasurer's office. Treasurer Irvine reports $2,628.81 left, while the auditor claims larger funds exist and an official investigation begins. Friends predict bookkeeping errors will be found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Ind
Kosciusko County
Irvine
Child Is Lost In Cedar Creek After Store Visit
William Stevick a Cedar Creek township farmer arrived in town with his four year old son. The pair entered Meyer Bros. drug store about 11 AM and the boy vanished for three hours. The anxious father found the child at Swift Packing company plant and plans to keep the youngster close henceforth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stevick
Cedar Creek Township
County Reunion of Soldiers in Payne Ohio
A county reunion of all soldiers from Paulding county Ohio will be held at Payne on Wednesday August 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Reunion OF Soldiers
Paulding County
Ohio
Payne, Ohio
Orthodox Children of Israel Buy East Wayne Street Site
Mendel Frank president of the Orthodox Congregation of Children of Israel buys the southwest corner lot at Harmer and Wayne streets for a new synagogue. The building will be remodeled for services by the Hebrew New Year and Rabbi Lande will teach Hebrew after public school hours. James and Addie Rennison donate 300 for remodeling. The site cost 3300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendel Frank
Congregation of Children of Israel
Harmer and
Wayne
Lande
Pblic
James
Addie Rennison
County Charities Board Praises Allen County Institutions
The Allen County Board of Charities and Corrections reports excellent conditions across the county infirmary jail and Allen County Orphans Home after visits between May 29 and now. Improvements include new wings, modern kitchens, steam heating, lighting, and sanitary upgrades, praised administration, and a total construction cost of 56024.24 for remodels and additions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Charities and Corrections
Edward O’rourke
Thomas Turfiinger
Jesse Grice
Ida Overmeyer
Allen County
Board of State Charities
Edward O'Rourke
Allen Circuit
Board of Commissioners
Indiana
Board of Charities and Corrections
County Infirmary
Grice
Allen County Board of Charities and Corrections
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Cecelia Nix
M. Marca
Maria Kuch
M. Victoria
Fredericka Schutt
M. Cala- Banza
Ida Veretzky
M Adelpha
Gertrude Yagan
M. Ernesta
Barbara Kauffman
M. Elec
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Mass
Master Butchers
Mastie
Mulaueen -Dabolavaa
Bepinnnis
Eekert
Coin
Orthodox Children of Israel
East Wayne Street
Care ‘Sentinel
Charities and Corrections Board
Clark Fairbank
C. Co
Eliza C. Rudisill
W. H. Scheiman
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