Free use of school houses for civic lectures gains national traction
A national conference highlights the trend of using ward school auditoriums for evening lectures and civic events. Fort Wayne starts a committee to expand the idea while New York origins and a Tribune endorsement stress the utilitarian value of school buildings as community centers for civic and social purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cate
University of Wisconsin
Fort Wayne
New York
Henry M. Liepziger
Board of Education
The
New York Tribune
Missouri Supreme Court Upholds Public Criticism Rights
A Missouri Supreme Court decision affirms the press may freely comment on public officials if statements are factual and not false. It states that open discussion is essential to a free government and that truthfully drawn inferences from facts protect editorial comment. The ruling emphasizes fair, honest critique as a legal privilege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of Missouri
Supreme Court
Republican National Committee
Ohio
Littleton urged to guard against corporate temptations
The writer cautions Hon. Martin W. Littleton to resist pressures from corporations, comparing his challenges to the downfalls of Foraker and Bailey. It notes that statesmen must balance breadth and tolerance with integrity, while highlighting loyal colleagues standing by him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin W. Littleton
Foraker
Bailey
Littleton
Women cast ballots in Los Angeles election mark suffrage impact
The Los Angeles municipal vote revealed many assumptions about women voters. More women than men used the polls, the dry ordinance was defeated, and women showed political sense and independence by supporting the "good government" candidate with orderly, diligent participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Large Jewish immigration to the United States in a decade
Over the past ten years about 976263 Jewish immigrants reached the United States, roughly a hundred thousand each year. Seventy percent came from Russia, with the rest mainly from Austria and Hungary. English Jews are only about one percent. Most settle in cities, especially the East Side of New York, and about half of U S Jews live within twenty miles of New York's post office.
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United States
Russia
Austria
Hungary
New York
New York Post Office
McNamara Defense Committee Critics Its Earlier Judgment
The McNamara defense committee faced sharp rebuke for its spring stance on the dynamite brothers. The text argues that quicker deliberation might have reduced embarrassment for organized labor and avoided harsh labels such as ingrate bastard and villain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNamara Defense Committee
Dynamite Brothers
ArcNamara
Organized Labor
Ship Maine disaster clarified by external explosion claim
The article asserts the old battleship Maine was destroyed by an outside explosion. It argues the finding should settle theories and end fourteen years of government embarrassment while urging the bulk of the vessel be exposed to settle doubts and recover missing crew.
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Maine
Syndicate proposes aid plan to market southern cotton
A syndicate offers $50,000,000 to advance on cotton up to $25 a bale without interest, charging $1 a bale for grading and handling. Farmers deliver cotton to be held with option to sell. by January 1 the grower would receive three fourths of any advance over present prices while the syndicate keeps the remainder.
Edison Reads Dime Novels Says Star Questions
The Indianapolis Star questions whether Thomas A. Edison tried the $1.50 kind of dime novels for easy reading. It suggests Edison likely found little difference between a dime novel and the pricier version, noting the chief difference is about $1.40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Edison
Indianapolis Star
Menlo Park
Mr. Edison
Secretary of War Stimson in Annual Address
Secretary of War Henry Stimson delivers his annual remarks outlining defense priorities and policy directions. The address highlights national security challenges, postwar planning, and military modernization efforts.
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Stimson
Dupe
Local headlines reportando incidents and estates in county news
Cross alleges assault at a Columbia Street restaurant seeking $1000 damages from Gillens proprietors. The Lepper estate saga assigns Katherine Lepper life use and administratrix powers with future division among children upon death. George Z. Young arrested for embezzlement after prior acquittal, bond set at $1000. Madeline Keller seeks limited separation from Casper Keller amid insanity claims. Bert Williams awarded $750 in a Fort Wayne Printing Co. settlement for finger injuries. Decrees grant Francis Brill divorce, Pearl Curran divorce custody. Mabel Strader obtains divorce with $15 monthly child support.
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Cross
Columbia ‘Treet
Miller
Gillens
Hassse
Theodore Lepper
Katherine _Lepper
Charlotte Judt
Marie’ Sinram
Henry C. . Lepper
Elizabeth .Rodenteck
Young
George 2
National Casualty Company
Madeline Keller
Casper Keller
Bert Williams
Francis Brill
Henry J. Brill
Pearl J. ‘Curran
John’ W. Curran
Mabel Mms. Strader
Charles M. Strader
Walker arraigned on first degree murder charge
William T. Walker was arraigned in circuit court on first degree murder for the Sept 9 killing of his wife Katie Walker and pleaded not guilty. Attorneys objected to trial this term, a March opening was tentatively set, with Colerick and Whiteleather present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T
Buster
Walker
Katie Walker
Phil B. Colerick
Kurt.Wayne
D. V. Whiteleather
Columbia
Dancing teddy bear drama sparks multiple Indiana divorces
The article reports Sarah Voelker faces divorce after dancing the teddy bear in public with men outside her marriage and neglecting household duties. Husband Louis Voelker alleges infidelity and improper conduct in dance halls. Harpers and Eggeman represent him. Other cases include Moses Kromm accusing Zarh A. Kromm of curses and neglect, and court notes on Stillwell theft and ongoing divorce actions for Edna Middleton, Dema Varee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Voelker
Louis Voelker
Sarah
Hubby
Indiana
Harper & Eggeman
Moses Kromm
Zarh A. Kromm
H. AV. Kerr
Harry Stillwell
Bloomingdale
Edna Middleton
Arthur Middleton
Dema Varee
Henry Vance
Settlement in suit over James Baxter farm sale
The Tri State Loan and Trust Company as guardian of James Baxter reached a Tuesday settlement with Elmer Gandy and others in a case alleging Baxter sold his farm while not of sound mind. Judge Powers entered an order taxing costs against the Gandy firm. Also in circuit court Harry Stilhwell pled guilty to stealing razors from a Bloomingdale barber and received one dollar and ninety days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richa Griswold
Reformatory
Jeffersonville
G. A. Ross
Griswold
Peru
Duncan
Clara
Ballou
Hoffman
Romberg
Harper
Eggeman
Alexsi
Spiro Alexsi
Endria Stocchi
First National Bank
Tri-State Loan and Trust Company
James Baxter
Elmer Gandy
Baxter
Y W C A Plans Approved for Fort Wayne Building
The YWCA board approved Architect J F Wing's plans for a new Fort Wayne building at a Wednesday meeting. Building committee leader George P Evans aims to have plans and specs to contractors by January 1, enabling contract award and spring start. The second building fund installment is due January 1.
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The
Young Women’s Christian Association
J. F. Wing
Fort Wayne
George P. Evans
Architect Wing
Mrs. Rohan, Fort Wayne Resident, Dies in Chicago
Mrs. John H. Rohan died suddenly in Chicago where she had lived for months. She was about 72, widow of Captain John H. Rohan former Allen County treasurer. Survived by five children including W. H. Rohan and Frank Rohan of Fort Wayne. Funeral plans to bring remains home for interment.
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John H. Rohan
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Milwaukee
Allen County
Rohan
Agnes Rohan
St. Patrick’s Church
St. Vincent’s and
the Rosary Societies
W. H. and
Frank Rohan
Fort. Wayne
Edward Rohan
James Hughes
Agnes
Mrs Catherine Chamberlin Dies at 49 in Fort Wayne
Mrs Catherine Chamberlin aged 49 died Sunday at St Josephs hospital from paralysis after months of illness She was born in New York City moved to Fort Wayne at 14 and made it home Her husband James G Chamberlin a former Laf ayette street gate watchman died earlier She survived by a daughter Mrs O BR Leedy and a brother William Taylor Funeral services 2 pm Tuesday at Mrs V R Leedys residence Rev J K Cecil officiating Interment Lindenwood Cemetery Flag services by Woman's Relief corps Ben Hur and Maccabees to hold services Pallbearers include three Maccabees and three Ben Hur members.
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Catherine Chamberlin
St. Joseph's Hospital
New York City
Fort Wayne
Homer
James G. Chamberlin
Lafayette Street
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Ben Hur
Maccabees
O. BR. Leedy
William Taylor
V. R. Leedy
J. K. Cecil
Lindenwood Cemetery
Woman's Relief Corps
Ben Hur Court
The
Prominent Milan Farmer J F Meyer Dies After Illness
J F William Meyer aged 51 a wealthy Milan township farmer died at his home ten miles northeast of Fort Wayne after a lingering illness. Born May 1 186v in Marion township Allen county he lived in the county all his life. He married Susanah Luntz November 21 1889 and they had six children Clara Henry Minnie Anna with four surviving plus the mother. Two brothers and seven sisters survive and church services at St Peters Cathedral with Rev A C Deerfiler officiating followed by interment at Goeglein cemetery. Pallbearers named and six brothers in law will serve.
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J. F. William Meyer
Milan Township
Fort Wayne
Marion Township
Allen County
Iarriage
Susanah Luntz
St. .Joseph Township
Clara
Henry
Minnie
Anna Meyer
Washington Township
Christian
John Rahhmann
Willian Bruick
William Hockmeyer
Fred Prange
Katie
Christine Meyer
Kurt Wayne
St. Peter's Catherah Church
Goeglein Cemetery
Frior
Meyer
Christ
Valentine Goeglein
William Bruick
Jed Prange
William Hockemeyer
Lenhart Widow Dies in New Haven After Illness
Mrs. Minerva Lenhart 45 widow of Rev J R Lenhart died Friday at her New Haven home after tuberculosis lasting a year and a half. She moved from Maples to New Haven last September and was adopted by W. and Roberts of Maples. Survived by four daughters Olive Estelle Jarnet May and Ralph a brother Dr B A Shipley a sister Mrs Emma S Matthews and her foster mother. Funeral Monday at 2 pm sun time at M E church New Haven with Rev W W Lineberry officiating.
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Minerva Lenhart
J. R. Lenhart
New Haven
Maples
W. &. Roberts
Olive
Estelle
Jarnet
May
Ralph
B. A. Shipley
South St. Joseph
Emma S Matthews
Pittsburg
M. E. Church
W. W. Lineberry
Plymouth
Salvation Army collects at corner for Christmas dinner
An Army volunteers solicited for the poor, setting up at a crossroads where a passerby found a $5 gold piece in his kettle and learned a lady had dropped it by mistake while donating a penny for the cause.
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Etraes
Allen's Foot-Ease Ken Into Comfort Taventing Feat
Translation of fragmentary text yields a product notice or ad for Allen's Foot-Ease, emphasizing comfort and relief. The snippet mentions a brand and a sales-like claim, suggesting a wartime or old-time period promotional tone.
Death of Mrs Sophia Hodle in Bradford Penn
Mrs Sophia Hodle aged 40 wife of Charles J Hodle of 710 Third Street died Friday morning at 3 o clock in St Josephs hospital from typhoid pneumonia after a three month illness. Survived by husband two children Herman 8 and Bella 9 and her parents Mr and Mrs Herman Kettler of Cincinnati. She was a member of the Home Circle lodge Bradford Penn. Body removed to Getz Cahill funeral parlors and will be taken to Rome Saturday.
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Hodle
Sophia Hodle
Charles J. Hodle
Third Street
S J. Joseph’s Hospital
Nowsday
Herman
Btélla
Ossian Young Woman Dies After Typhoid Fever
Miss Way, about 25, died at 9:30 this morning at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs George M Way in Ossian. She had a wide circle of friends and had been ill for several weeks with typhoid fever. Surviving are her parents and a sister Mrs Charles Woodward of Fort Wayne.
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George M. Way
Ossian
Way
An. Hiness
Charles Woodward
Fort Wayne
Death of Rosita Cross Tuberculosis At Home
Rosita Cross aged 30 died Sunday afternoon at 5 30 from tuberculosis at her father E A Barnes 132 Michigan avenue home. She leaves one child. Funeral services will be Tuesday afternoon at 1 from the residence.
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Rosita Cross
E. A. Barnes
Michigan’ Avenue
Obituary: David Walters 90 Dies at Allen County Infirmary
David Walters aged 90, colored, died Sunday morning at the Allen County infirmary from senility. He was employed in Fort Wayne for many years and there are no relatives in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Walters
Allen County Infirmary
Fort Wayne
Infant Herman Bleich Dies in Early Morning
Four months old Herman Bleich, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Bleich, died Friday morning at 8 oclock at their home 2110 Oliver Street. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 pm at the residence with Rev Luehr officiating.
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Herman Bleich
Henry Bleich
Oliver Street
Luehr
Obituary notices for Meyers and Carr families
Charles William Meyers aged 451 years died Saturday at his Milan township home. The infant son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Carr died Friday morning at St Josephs hospital 838 Madison street.
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Charles William Meyers
Milan Township
Elmer Carr
Madison Street
St. Joseph's Hospital
New York World Poll Signals Democratic Outlook for 1912
The New York World reports a Democratic pay poll showing Governor Thomas R. Marshall and Senator John W. Kern as possible presidential contenders. Woodrow Wilson and Judson Harmon lead among choices, with Champ Clark second and Underwood and Marshall following. Taggart cites tariff as the key issue.
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New York
New York World
Marshall
Kern
Indiana
the World
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Judson Harmon
Ohio
Champ Clark
Oscar W. Underwood
Thomas R. Marshall
John W. Kern
Joseph W. Folk
Missouri
John Burke
North Dakota
Eugene N. Foss
Massachusetts
Lee Cruce
Oklahoma
Thomas Taggart
Taggart
Cruce
Winona technical institute property ordered to Indianapolis for school use
Danville Indiana December 9 Judge J M Clark of the Hendricks circuit court ordered the Winona technical institute property valued at 500000 turned over to the city of Indianapolis for a technical school. Donors had sued to recover funds and prevent transfer while creditors claims were dismissed as to the real estate. Appeals possible to the state supreme court.
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Danville
Ind
Winona Technical Institute
Indianapolis
J. x. Clark
Hendricks Circuit Court
Clark
Supreme’ Court
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Freer-Ule
Jesse W. Hower
Bess Gettys
Anwis
Frederick Stahl
Charles Stahl
Board
U. K
Chamberlin
Allen
Cae
Ellis
Walters
Bleich
CARR
GET Tech School
Winona
Stats School
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