Fort Wayne and Northern Traction plans gain New York backing
Boston and New York investors join with OK Interests to refinance the Fort Wayne and Wabash Railway Traction company. Tucker Anthony & Co and others in New York and Philadelphia provide capital while existing backers remain. Formation of the Fort Wayne and Northern Traction Company aims to take over the current line with a $4,000,000 capital, possible up to $15,000,000, and completion targeted by March. Rumors swirl about terminal sites near Indianapolis and city center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinnian
New York
Capital Watch
Fort Wayne
Fioy Traction Company
Ines
Sentinel
Henry C. Paul
James M. Barrett
Pillardelphia
Port Warne
Ranciol
Nandall Morgan
Suyremrizen
Apow Company
Fort Warne
Thollown ‘Raction Company
Warnely Wirttey
Trarnion Company
Met
Aret
Henry 2
Paul
Winonnellan
Wes
Bay
Norvals
Apyora
Eoyarloun
Roemer
Ana
Moa Traction Company
Whiten Tay
Doxton
Port Wayne
Iaok
Agay
Aithhey Aunia
Techoni
Tne
Ubey Indientada
Fess
Themaelves
Serviee
Olrest Railway
Ark Wayne
Maru, Wibint
Fona
Woman Attacks Man in Alley Case Heads to Court
Mrs. Murphy identified Dick Brennan as her attacker after a Friday night assault on Alanna Street near Masterson. Brennan, held on $1,000 bond, denied the charge as investigators linked a prior neighborhood sighting and a man described as six feet tall in a coat and hat.
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Tee
Dra
Frame Murphy
Foren
Dick Brennan
Wan Brennan
Murphy
Fai
Alanna Street
Masterson
Aoman
Mennenteeh
Geant Pappert
Madden
Olnties
Frye and Fryer sentenced on theft and assault charges
In Bluffton Indiana sisters Fey and 18 year old Jamea Pan rod along with Wank Srv were sentenced to prison terms for theft from Bert Bradle and related charges. The proceedings included appeals and involvement of attorneys with unclear details due to damaged text. The court addressed Hungarian time references and noted ongoing trials and appeals without final resolutions.
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mUmrey
Frye
Bootlegging Charge Shakes Pennville as Former Salon Man Arrested
In Pennville a former salon worker faces bootlegging allegations after a police sting led to his arrest Thursday afternoon. The suspect was taken into custody by Sheriff Jenry Awit while allegedly conspiring to distribute liquor. Investigators say the operation involved multiple suspects and a warehouse near Bennville.
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Portland
Ide
Pel Aki
Peniviie
Plies
Gracie Milter
ML Cartwright
Meet Weal
Miller Ik
Torne Auliomkeaney
Pennville
New Canditens
Anton Montpelior
Bennville
Marshal Jenry Awit
Ana H
Ana
Woman's Burden Exposes Alcohol Ravaged Home
A dramatic, unflinching account depicts a wife suffering as her husband spends wages on drink. The piece condemns the bartender and saloon culture for enabling abuse while praising the wife’s endurance and urging male readers to support battered families. The narrative centers on a wife and child deprived of stability after a husband succumbs to liquor.
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Phemngl
Andre Wits
Hersuif Anthla
Faethe
Tina
Broward
Tevin
Ken Hice
Samu
Cavanin
Alamonds
Possonaton
Asso
Nora
Tanya
Dry Towns and Church Growth in Ohio Probed
A report analyzes how closing saloons correlates with Presbyterian church growth in Ohio towns from 1908 to 1919. It notes increases in church membership in dry areas and discusses social factors influencing church attendance and reform.
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Anchairman
Ohio
Chin
Jesus Christ
Presbyterian Church
Nimoai
Revival Debate Amid Prohibition Era Saloons
Fragmentary notice reflects tensions between revival movements and saloon presence. It references religious calls to separation and the belief that revival aims are hindered by liquor establishments, noting church property and membership in a Salt Lake–area context.
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Rds
Immensibir T
Waellinston
Voter Shifts in Dexa County Railroad Town
Citizens and railroad employees face curfew and county option law changes. A boiler maker notes a shift in social life as wartime perks vanish and wages stay earned, while shop workers and train crews adjust to new restrictions and local politics.
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Garrete
Dexa
Tinthmore and Ohio Railroad Company
Pittobure
Chicago
Mionalratea Tha
Curvatt
DeXash Ravnty
Rellrom Shopa
Winanawor
Scarlet fever quarantine and drill rumor at local school
Walter Hloke aged 13 and Henry Kiebo 1117 Garston are quarantined at home after scarlet fever diagnosis. The incident followed a Washington drill where a pupil was taunted. a rumor spread that the illness spread to others. Officials report no lasting effects from the drill and the school will resumes normal activities.
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Walter Hloke
Ann
Henry Kiebo
Garston
Bym
Nonlang
Telg
License Case Dismissed and State Auditor Revoked Consent
Indianapolis reports a license case dismissal after the auditor of state revoked consent on a control matter. The attorney general supported the action, and the Lincoln Life Insurance company was involved with the house restored as part of the decision.
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Indianapolis
K. Erwin
Iiteurance
A. Kalan
Atate
Lincoln Lify Insurame
Pulling Up Poles on Spy Run Avenue
Poles removed along Spy Run Avenue in Fort Wayne as the Fort Wayne and Walburt Valley Traction Company dismantles eighteen year old main feed wires. The project, started Monday, aims to pull down fifty-two poles from the Cent‑ ers brewery to Heat Marys River hedge, using a derrick and coordinated crews.
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Fort Wayne
Walwilt
F.C. Martin
Ganarally
Ivuthoy
Orden
Jack Kellg
Meni
Pike
Xea
Ann
Mir
Maztin
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Boston
Traction Corporation
Nate
Fevenuy
Mier Finda
Mie
Brennan
Nan
Charles Miler
Alenia
J. Denys
Miler
Saya Wa Wometx
Cleveland
Adah Ami Willam Johnson
Costa Eheli
Alfosial Sindas
Mi Awaw
Alo Miller
Ton Smith
Eva Brontan
Murry Street
Wwe
Iwan
Alotera
David
Con
Ronnie
Pennvills
Aterosten
J. IT. Young
Mason,& Hamlin
Hallet and
Davis
Kimball
Conover
Whitney
Kingsbury
Wellington
Hinze
Marttene Piano CO
Calhoun Street
OUR Temperance Department
Garrett
Wire
Walter Jebs
Washington School
Spy Run Avenue
Conplete
Moe Pnpm
SPW
Amet Patsop Smp
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