City Officials Move Toward Track Elevation Plan
At a board of public works meeting city officials outlined a general track elevation scheme affecting the Wabash and Pennsylvania lines west of Calhoun. Railroads will be asked to file remonstrances within ten days, with estimated costs and plans to follow, while the city prepares substructure costs and retains $30,000 for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Wabash Railroad Company
Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Company
Hosey
Guy Colerick
Schwier
Welch
Kinder
Common Council
Dr. Enslen
W. E. Cook
Board of Works
Randall
Frank Randall
Calhoun
Wabash
Pennsylvania
Baker Street
Murray Street
Calderwood Hotel
Jealous man kills mistress in Fort Wayne dispute
In Fort Wayne a jealous man fatally shoots his lover after a quarrel on Chicago street. The coroner’s report cites jealousy as the motive. the bodies are at Schone Funeral Parlor awaiting burial in Ohio.
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Byman
Schone Undertaking
Bellevue
Lima
Schone Yeorgue
Fort Wayne
Elyria
Chicago
Hanna Receives Endorsement Amid Committee Work
fragmented OCR notes show Chairman L. A. Rose and Attorney Morris involved with Hanna's endorsement. Deputy Revenue Collector is mentioned, with unclear roles and a committee proceeding described as thorough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Countty
L. A. Rose
Attorohn Morris
W. C. , Anid
Republicans in Fort Wayne Face Delayed Postmaster Decision
A Fort Wayne Republican central committee meeting revealed a late start in deciding a postmaster candidate. Beveridge allies had already signaled Hanna as preferred, leaving a divided panel to weigh three contenders Lew P Sharp W Doud and Hanna with a plan for another meeting two weeks hence to record a preference.
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Sharp
Law
Morris
Hanna
Doud
Will
Beveridge
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Postmaster Hanna
Republican Committee
Republican County Central Committee
Senator Beveridge
County Central Committee
Central Committee
Harmony Hall
Rose
Ind
Harmony Lodge Hall
West Berry Street
Republican
Lew P. Sharp
W. —. Doud
R. B. Hanna
C. M. Goheen
Ninth Ward
Republican Central Committee
Telephone Men Meet In Chicago Conference
Chicago hosts the twelfth annual convention of the International Independent Telephone association opening with a display of service devices. Speakers include C R Johnston Columbus Ohio C E Wilson Philadelphia Pa C Holdengel Rockwell City Iowa and Manford Savage Champaign Illinois. Delegates plan a banquet and officers will be elected Thursday.
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Chicago
International Independent Telephone. Association
C. R. Johnston
Columbus
C. E. Wilson
Philadelphia
P. C. Holdeégel
Rockwell City
Iowa
Manford ‘Savage
Champaign
Warships Gather as Haitian Capital Faces Clash
Port au Prince reports a tense stand as American cruiser Des Moines arrives with foreign sailors to guard foreigners amid threats of a government revolt. General Simon leads 6000 troops toward Port au Prince, while speculation grows Alexis may retire and name General Gilles as successor.
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Port Au Prince
Haiti
Des Moines
Duguay Tourin
Scyllia
Firamosca
Simon
Petit Grave
Alexis
Petit Goave
M. Chariez
Chamber of Deputies
Turrenne Jean Gilles
Gilles
Haitian Insurgents Advance as Government Edges Toward Collapse
Dispatches report Haitian insurgents hold Miragoane and a bridge near there, with Petit Goave claimed by rebels. Government troops desert, while the cabinet says the end is near. Diplomats deem no action necessary unless insurgents reach Legoname and city limits, where authorities vow to prevent looting and massacre.
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Santo Domingo
Hatti
Furniss
Miragoane
State Department
Petit Goave
Port Antonio
Diplomatic Corps
Legoane
Death toll rises at Marianna Mine as search narrows
Pittsburg report notes the death list now numbers 185 with few bodies remaining in the Marianna Mine. Belief grows that most victims have been recovered as rescue efforts continue, with authorities revising the tally and planning Thursday actions.
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Marianna Mine
Pittsburg
Marianna
Woman Sees Ghost of Nephew and Falls Dead
In New York a woman visiting friends died after a possible sighting of her grandson’s ghost. Mrs Margaret Smith exclaimed Why Frank Where did you come from before collapsing. The death followed the grandson Frank Kane’s passing earlier that day.
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New York
Margaret Smith
Frank
War Brewing in the Anthracite Region
Indications point to a clash between miners and anthracite coal operators when the peace pact expires April 1. A UMWA committee drafted demands echoing past strikes, while operators seek a three year renewal. The disputed check off would allow unions to collect dues from workers, a plan operators say they will reject.
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New York
United Mine Workers of America
Mysterious Crime In Washington Involves Diplomat
Washington police probe a shooting in a fashionable area after a Black man named William Sykes approached a couple. Sykes is in critical condition at Emergency hospital with the other wounded man, the supposed diplomat, and the alleged wife of an army captain unnamed. If Sykes dies, police may question legations to identify the participants.
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Washington
William Sykes
Panic in Marianna Coal Mine After Explosion Toll Soars
Rescue teams labored through the night to recover bodies as the mine’s danger lessened and 115 to 130 deaths were projected. Coroners and officials prepared to inspect the site while families gathered at the morgue awaiting word on loved ones.
For Sale Saloon in Fort Wayne Business District
A saloon in Fort Wayne Indiana with rail road shops and factories nearby is offered at a bargain for the right buyer. The owner is leaving town and the property is described as well suited for German and English trade. The notice notes a quick sale.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Bass Foundry to Make Dipper Bails for Panama Salvage
The Bass Foundry & Machine Co. begins forging three large dipper bails for dredge work in Panama after the Finance sank off Sandy Hook in a collision with the Georgie. The order mirrors a prior one rushed by the government to avoid delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bass Foundry & Machine Company
Panama
New York
Bass Company
Bass ’Smith
Panama Railroad and Steamship Company
Clerk suffers cut after slip at Pennsylvania shops
H. C. G. Meyers, a clerk in Shop Clerk J. H. Hobrock's office, sustained a painful cut in the back of his head when he slipped and fell on the entrance steps of the master mechanic's office building on Friday morning. The wound was dressed by the company surgeon and Meyers returned to duties.
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H. C. G. Meyers
J. H. Hobrock
Pennsylvania
Master Mechanic’s
Meyers
Toes Crushed As Metal Falls At Pennsylvanian Round House
Al Baker a tank repairman at the Pennsylvania round house suffered injuries when a heavy piece of metal fell on his left foot on Wednesday. All toes were bruised and one or two broken he was taken home and will be unable to walk without crutches for a week or two.
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al Baker
Pennsylvania Round House
Brakeman Alfred Smith Killed By Mail Train At Hobart
Alfred Smith a Pennsylvania brakeman was struck and killed by westbound mail train No 19 near Hobart Indiana. The accident occurred Monday night with no witnesses. Clues were found on the tracks and at Tolleston the line was inspected. Smith, 23, son of Peter Smith of Defiance Ohio, had recently returned to work after furlough and was part of Conductor George Finks crew.
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Alfred Smith
Pennsylvania
Hobart
Smith
Tolleston
Clark
Undertaker Jones
Gary
Peter Smith
Defiance
J. O’connor
Baker Street
George Fink
Chicago
Engine inspector badly scalded in round house accident
Henry Lagemann, about sixty, was inspecting locomotive attachments at the Pennsylvania round house when a flue failed and boiler contents scalded him in the cab. He escaped, was taken to St. Joseph hospital for surgical care, with severe burns on legs and some on an arm and hand. He has long service at Pennsylvania shops.
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Pennsylvania Round House
Henry Lagemann
St. Joseph Hospital
Lagemann
St. Martin Street
Pennsylvania Shops
Round House
Real estate transfers compiled by J C Heller
Transfers of real estate list numerous parcels with buyer seller and price details across Cedar Creek Jefferson Lake Washington Wayne Maumee and other townships. Notable entries include Samuel Sauders to Elias Klopfenstein for 3700 and Abe Ackerman to Frank Wistrick for 7000.
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J. C. Heller
Court Street
Samuel Sauders
Elias Klopfenstein
A. Geier
Cedar Creek Township
Mary A. Butler
Eliza J. Hanes
Jefferson Township
Morris W. Friediey
Martin S
Nancy M. Hill
Lake Township
Delilah J. Ohneck
John B. Ohneck
Washington Township
Abe Ackerman
Frank M. Wistrick
Pleasant Township
Mary B. Isenbarger
Benjamin F. Clem Lott
J. W. Taylor
Monroeville
Frank M. Pollock
Isabelle Pollock
Wayne Township
Catherine Pollock
Robert L. Romy
Jas. B. Dewey
Maumee Township
Fort Wayne Trust Co
Benjamin H. Denner
Drexel Park
Angeline Denner
Geo. W. Thompson
Et. al
Alfred D. Dressler
Northwest
Bernard Ohneck
Adam Ohneck
William J. Ohneck
Ind. B. L
Caroline Mayhew
James Mayhew
Caroline McC
Lillie’s O. L
Isabella. Pollock
August Freese
Charles Brockmeyer
Louis C. Griebel
Marion Township
Ariste J. Lanoir
Frederick E
Katherine S. Soest
Adolph Kann
W. F
E. E. Myers
Springfield Township
William H. Carter
Mary E. Graffe
Jesse Grice
Tri-State Loan and Trust Company
Fred Weibel
Fernando Smith
Goshen Road
Bank burglars net nearly five thousand in Port Byron
Burglars blew the vault of the State bank early today in Port Byron Illinois and escaped on a hand car with about five thousand dollars in cash. A muffled explosion awakened a few residents but the burglary went undiscovered until the bank opened for business.
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Port Byron
Ill
State Bank
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Louise A. Rosh
Independent Association
Port Au Prince Harbor
Nord Alexsis
Patterson
Fletcher Co
Wasington
Ole
Haitain Capital
W. H. Sipe
Washington County
John H. Jones
Pittsburg-Buffalo Coal Company
Ellinger
Barto Marcello
St. Anthony’s Church
Joseph Holmes
Steigert
K. Vorndran
Thomas J. Merrifield
Valparaiso
Detroit
Mr. Merrifield
Goshen
Bass Shop
Steamer Finance
M. J. Maroney
Thomas R. Hunt
C. J. Smith
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