Lennon Vowed to Confront Anonymous Prankster at Public Works
Edward J. Lennon of the board of public works reports repeated harassment from a prank caller who impersonates a city official. The hoax led a fireman to be discharged after a mistaken summons. Lennon urges verification of any calls in his name and warns police may arrest the offender.
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Board of Works
Edward J. Lennon
Board of Public Works
No. 2
Lennon
Thias
Survey of Lake-to-Lake Barge Canal Favored Unanimously
Washington report says National Waterways commission unanimously urges a thorough survey of the Toledo Fort Wayne and Chicago barge canal route. The plan would have army engineers study feasibility and cost from Toledo along the Maumee river to Lake Michigan. Randall elected to National Rivers and Harbors congress board as additional good news.
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National Waterways Commission
Congress
Fort Wayne
Washington, D. C
Toledo, Fort Wayne and
Chicago
CYRUS
CLINE
the Sentinel
Burton
Commission
Tha Army
Toledo
Maumee River
Lake Michigan
Washington
P. A. Randall
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Warsaw Coroner Delays Verdict in Carl in Death
Coroner Charles A. Welly has not yet returned a verdict in the Merlin Carlin death case. The stomach contents were sent to Indianapolis for analysis and the chemist's findings are awaited before a final ruling.
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Warsaw
Ind
Charles A. Welly
Merlin Carlin
Indianapolis
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Heralded Cure
Verdict by R J Howell Tracy O describes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a near fatal case cured after using less than three bottles. Claims the remedy relieves coughing and treats colds without opiates or harmful drugs, urging readers to avoid substitutes from Dreier Drug Co.
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R. J. Howell
Tracy. O
Foley
Dreier Drug Co
Secret Outside Explosion Blamed for Maine Wreck
Washington December report from the naval board concludes the battleship Maine was destroyed by an exterior explosion near frames 28 to 31 igniting magazine A-14-M and six inch reserve stores. The finding favors a mine over a dirigible torpedo and deepens the mystery of Havana Harbor disaster.
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Washington
Dec
United States
Maine
Havanna Harbor
Naval Board
Navy Department
Meyer
Local Blacksmith Victim Of Theft In Ossian Boarding House
Ossian Indiana December 9 The young blacksmith Victor Lepper is robbed of 300 in a clever theft at the boarding house of Mrs William Hooves. Lepper reportedly left his money in his trunk and while Mrs Hoover was away the trunk was rifled. Suspicion falls on Kataringers and others as the investigation proceeds.
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Ossian
Ind
Victor Lepper
William Hooves
Lepper
Hoover
Suapicion
Katranigers
Controller Bay charges dismissed by Interior committee
A report from the House expenditures committee dismisses the Controller Bay charges and the Dick to Dick letter. It cites a shift in administration stance on Alaska and urges sweeping legal reforms to protect natural wealth. The panel suggests the government retain mineral lands and build or operate at least one railroad in Alaska.
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Washington
House
Committee On Expenditures In the Interior Department
Controller Bay
Richard S. Ryan
Alaska
Louis D. Brandeis
Amos Pinellot
Secretary of the Interior
Fisher
Three Roumanians Fined for Assault in Rolling Mills District
In Justice of the Peace court, three Roumanians Marty Jonas Magoran Danes and Petty Jonas were fined five dollars and costs each for assaulting Morris King at the Rolling mills district. They were jailed for nonpayment and planned to leave for Chicago after quitting their mill jobs. King had demanded payment of board bills at the Pennsylvania depot which led to the dispute and the assault with no serious injuries reported.
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Court of Justice of the Peace
Henry Grabner
Marty Jonas
Magoran Danes
Petty Jonas
Morris King
of King
Rolling Mill
King Efer
Chicago
King
Pennsylvania
Gulf
Senate Not in Session and House Proceedings Reported
Senate not in session meets at 2 p m Monday. House met at noon. Controller Bay charges dismissed by investigative committee. Sugar trust inquiry continued. Free raw material doctrine attacked by Representative Burgess of Texas. Preparation of appropriation bills began. Interior department investigation proposed by Mr. Graham of Illinois. Debate on Sherwood bill to increase pensions.
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Washington
Senate
House
Representative Burgess
Texas
Interior Department
Graham
Ilinois
Sherwood
Damage suit may set a precedent
Franklin Ind December 8 A damage suit filed in Johnson circuit court by Mrs Dorcas Smiley seeks 10000 against National Refining company and Albert M Jones of Whiteland over an allegedly dangerous explosive coal oil can. Smiley says her sister Hallie Ferell was killed her home burned and her two children badly injured by the October 15 1910 blast. Eight other similar explosions occurred at about the same time and further suits likely after this case.
Lions and Womens Relief officers chosen at annual meeting
At the annual election Friday Lion S Bass post G A R chose officers for the new year including Joseph Corlett as post commander and M T Connett as post commander. Other officers named include George Hilmbrecht senior vice commander F C Potters junior vice commander and Julia Hess officer of the day. Delegates to the department encampment were Frank Potter and William Daffern with Peter Mullett and John Cook as alternates. The Women’s Relief Corps elected D R McMaken as president Sarah F King as senior vice president Addie Ogden treasurer Amanda Edsall secretary Lucia A Kintz chaplain Sarah Schuler conductor Mary Connett guard Eda Jackson delegate Lavina Shoemaker alternate Sarah F King. Mrs Fannie Gibson was elected president of S W Stirk circle Ladies of the G A R for the eighth year with Rosa Seeley senior vice commander Mary A Place junior vice commander Alice Sink treasurer Cora Winning conductress Josie Henry guard Helen Griffing pianist Gertrude Seeley delegates Myrtle Corbett Katherine Wikler alternates Cora Winning Mary A Place.
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Lion S. Bass
G. A. BR
Joseph Corlett
M. T. Connett
George Hilmbrecht
F. C. Potters
C. WY. Fairfield
Julia Hess
John J. Hetrick
Enard
George W. Graham
John Kress
Frank Potter
William Daffern
Peter Mullett
John Cook
Women's Relief Corps
D. R. McMaken
Sarah F. King
Addie Ogden
Amanda Edsall
Lucia
A. Kintz
Sarah Schuler
Mary Connett
Eda Jackson
Lavina Shoemaker
G. A. R. Mra
Fannie Gibson
S. W. Stirk Circle
Rosa Seeley
Mary A. Place
Alice Sink
Cora Winning
Josie Henry
Helen Griffing
Gertrude Seeley
Myrtle Corbett
Katherine Wikler
Electric Bitters Restores Health and Beauty for Women
Claim that women suffer facial blemishes and nervous irritability from constipation and kidney poisons. Says Electric Bitters regulate stomach liver and kidneys purify blood strengthen nerves brighten eyes improve complexion and health. Endorses product with price 50 cents at all druggists.
Replevin Case Settled Over Diamond Recovery
In Peru, Kate Porter sued L B Libbing to recover a $75 diamond stolen by Griswold. The burglar was sentenced and the jewel released to Porter by Justice of the Peace L P Huser. Libbing, a pawn broker, loses the pawn value as the diamond is turned over to Porter.
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Kate Porter
Peru
L. B. Libbing
Griswold
Court of Justice of the Peace
Social focus lifts church youth groups and growth
The article highlights how church social activities support youth groups across denominations, citing St. Paul Lutheran’s young men and women societies, their banquets, weekly meetings, and planned concerts. It notes two well equipped campuses, St Patrick's and Emmaus, with halls, reading rooms and recreation spaces fostering wholesome amusement for hundreds of young church members.
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Young Men's Society of
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Young Ladies
Lutier League
Lutheranism
St. Paul School
Barr Street
St. Patrick's Catholic
Emmaus Lutheran
St. Patrick's Lyceum
Emmaus Hall
Young Men's Society
Emmaus Church
Sentinel
Fort Wayne Ben Hur Tribe Elects Officers
Fort Wayne court No. 96 Tribe of Ben-Hur has elected officers led by Past chief O. Y. Johnson and chief Louis Schlaudrof. Other posts include Alba Johnson judge Mary Leader teacher Emma C. Rohlman scribe Letta Ferguson captain J Johnson guide William Coleman Arrius George Voelgle keeper of inner gate C Roehling keeper of outer gate Belle Schlaudroff pianist Clara Beach trustee Jease Van Buskirk.
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Fort Wayne Court No
Tribe of
Alarm at night signals croup relief with Honey and Tar
A Canton New York reader notes a loud hoarse coughing fit in a household and says keeping Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is worth its weight in gold for children troubled by croup and hoarseness.
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Foley’s
H.W. Casselman
Canton
N. Y
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Walther League
Young Men’s Society
St. Paul Church
Lred Schroeder
Paul F. Miller
T. C. Wyneken
Lester Baade
F. Arthur Schack
J. L. Mueller
O. H. Siemon
C. W. Koenig
T. W. Miller
Clara Heine
Emma Lepper
Frieda
Ben-Hur
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