Opening of the Bank Brings First Woman Depositor
At Arcola, Miss Hazel Stewler and Senator Ohmig Bird attempted to photograph the first woman depositor at the bank during its Saturday opening. A. Corbat claimed the distinction, while Miss Stender appeared with bank officers and clerks as deposits opened throughout the day.
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Arcola
Hazel Stewler
Ohmig Bird
Mias. A. Corbat
Sentinel
Fort Wayne
Stender
SiLbittges
Judge Yaple Rides Hard For Fathers Who Neglect Support
The editor praises Judge Carl Yaple for sentencing negligent fathers to jail to ensure child support, highlighting mothers' sacrifices and urging accountability. It notes recurring patterns of neglect, saloon influences, and calls for prudent legislative action to curb wage neglect and aid hungry children. The piece also praises Christmas stamps campaigns to fight tuberculosis and urges civic charity without ostentation, while questioning railroad crash prosecutions and anti trust efforts.
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Carl Yaple
Yaple
Chicago
Fort Wayne
Banks Grow in Allen County as Small Towns Expand
The opening of the State Bank at Arcola on Saturday and a forthcoming bank at Huntertown highlight a banking expansion in Allen county towns. Over the past years New Haven Monroeville and Harlan have already seen growth, with Arcola and Huntertown joining a trend driven by modern business methods and community leadership. This development aids local commerce and agriculture and reflects broader regional progress in Fort Wayne.
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State Bank
Arcola
Huntertown
Allen County
Monroeville
New Haven
State Bank of Harlan
Fort Wayne
Wickersham views hard coal trust ruling as relief
Attorney General Wickersham believes the Supreme Court decision on the hard coal trust will destroy the cartel controlling anthracite prices and bring relief to the public. He cautions skepticism until practical results appear amid intertwined mining and transportation issues and the roads’ power over output and movement.
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Wickersham
Supreme Court
Indiana Centennial Commission Described in 191th Legislature Act
The report outlines creation by act of the 191 Legislature to devise an appropriate observance for Indiana’s 100th anniversary as a state in 1916, detailing aims and suggested programs for statewide celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Centennial Commission
Indiana
Tigers Suspected in Fort Wayne Forays Despite Police Ban
Authorities remain vigilant as Tiger rumors persist about sporadic incursions into Fort Wayne. Chief Abbott leads a wary force to deter any return of gambling factions and ensure carnivorous threats are kept from the city.
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Fort Wayne
Carnbiting
Chief Abbott
Indiana insurgents pledge dues for party standing
State Chairman Lee declares to organize the progressive party in every Indiana county township and precinct and to require dues as a prerequisite of good standing. He suggests the Bull Moose faction may gain credibility as they begin paying dues even among former Republican allies.
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Lee
Progressive Party
Indiana
Republican Party
Evansville appoints policewoman for women cases
Evansville board of public safety appoints a policewoman who will be accredited to the force and focus on cases involving girls and women. The Sentinel urges similar action in Fort Wayne despite opposition from Chairman Hutzell and notes the plan’s potential merit.
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Elgin ‘Butter Trust
Evansville
Judge Hench Praised for U S Pension Commissioner Post
Washington discussions favor Samuel M. Hench of Fort Wayne for appointment as United States commissioner of pensions. He is noted as highly qualified with a strong political record and wartime service, making him a well received potential choice.
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Washington
Samuel M. Hench
Fort Wayne
United States Commissioner of Pensions
Hench
Randall's Lake to Lake Waterway Drive Earns Fort Wayne Gratitude
The Fort Wayne campaign for a lake to lake waterway shows persistent effort by Hon. Perry A. Randall. The city's gratitude arises from his determination to push the project, despite government officials' delays in appropriating funds.
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Fort Wayne
Perry A. Randall
Cyrus Cline backs real estate lending by banks
Hon. Cyrus Cline argues national banks should lend on real estate and that good farm land provides stronger security than standard bank notes. He notes his experience lends weight to his views.
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Cyrus Cline
Cline
Golden Opportunity Notions From a Murky Message
Fragmentary text suggests an appeal or invitation tied to a dubious offer, mentioning duty and opportunity amidst unclear context and muddy wording. No identifiable people or organizations are readable to anchor specifics.
Donaghey Pardons 360 Convicts in Arkansas Protest
Governor Donaghey pardoned 316 state and 44 county convicts in Arkansas, opposing the convict lease system. He cites long sentences for minor offenses, abolition plans for three state convict camps, and continuation of some road camps. He criticizes local justices of the peace and foreshadows action to come before the next legislature.
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Little Rock
Ark
Donaghey
Arkansas
Receunt Conference of Governors
Richmond
Fire Threatens Village in Muddy Fork Clark County
A December 17 fire at Muddy Fork, a Clark County village about twenty five miles from Jeffersonville, destroyed two residences and a store building, causing significant damage to the community.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Muddy
Clark County
Puddy Roe
Taft's Panama trip details outlined for December voyage
President Taft's party finalized with Mrs Taft and children aboard the Arkansas dreadnought. The Delaware leads the convoy as the group sails from Washington toward Jacksonville Key West then Pattam ia with a December 31 Washington return planned.
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Washington
Taft
Panama
White House
Charles Taft
Louise Taft
CLPL
Patt
C.D. Halles
Navy
Beekman Winthrop
Winthrop
Thomas J. Rhoads
Flo
Jacksonville
Key West
Pattamia
DAREDEVIL WITH CARTRIDGE IN WILMINGTON STORE
In Wilmington Delaware on December 17 a man in a cigar store dared Charles Ley a former policeman to drop a shotgun cartridge into a stove. Ley retrieved the shell as it exploded. The blast burned the back of his right hand and arm but he was not struck.
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Wilnington
Del
Charles Ley
Union
Ley
Mrs GeO Griebel Called by Death
Mrs. Geo Griebel widow of George Griebel longtime Aller county resident dies at 80 years 10 months and 5 days at her son William Griebel Marion township Born March 7 1832 in Wuertemberg Germany came to America aged 20 lived in Fort Wayne married in 1853 to George Griebel Funeral Sunday at 12:30 PM from her home and 1 PM at Emanuel Lutheran Church Marion with Rev Rodenbeck officiating Surviving children grandchildren great grandchildren siblings also listed
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Fredericke Griebel
Hroorge Griebel
Allerconty
William Griebel
Marion Township
Deanh
Mrs. Griebel
Oberamt
Weiblinger
Wuertenberg
Germany
America
Christian Vonderau
St. Joe Township
Adam Bruick
Jefferson Township
Gottlieb Wolf
Mirs. C. C. Spiegel
Avilla
Emanuel
Rodenbeck
Soft bones strike teenager in Hutchinson
Margaret Williams, 20, of near Hutchinson Kansas, has endured more than eighty fractures in arms and legs. Doctors describe a rare ailment that makes her bones soft and spongy, snapping with the slightest jar or motion since she began to walk.
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Hutchinson, Kas
Margaret Williams
Summit Encampment Elects Officers for the Year
Summit encampment No 16 Independent Order of Odd Fellows met Monday night and elected officers for the year. Chief patriarch J A McPheeters high priest Frank Gunnison senior warden B F Sheets junior warden B E Hart recording scribe Charles A Shoup financial scribe Charles A Stolte treasurer George W Doswell trustee L A Clowell.
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Summit
Order of Odd Fellows
J. A. McPheeters
Frank Gunnison
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Acc
State Railroad Commission
Cincinnati
Hamilton & Dayton
Indianapolis
Mr. Wickersham
New York City
Albany
New York
Mr. Taft
Geo. Griebel
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