New Year Welcomed With Noisy Downtown Festivities
Port Wayne marked 1907 with a loud midnight display as clocks struck twelve. Fireworks and bells echoed through the city while crowds gathered in churches and streets, then settled into a holiday calm with business nearly suspended and official buildings closed.
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Hells
Philaran
Calhoun Street
Arnam
Rosa
Crath
Royal Ronte Varriers
Tn Wany
Elty
Hana
Mild Presbyterian Church
Luther Soviety
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Flymouth
Gala New Year’s Day Reception at the White House
The article describes a grand New Year’s Day gala at the White House with President Roosevelt at the Receiving Line attended by Mrs. Roosevelt and cabinet members. It lists aides and officers present and references a ceremonial, formal atmosphere surrounding the event. Also included is an anecdotal testimonial from a coal operator about a medical cure, noting personal health concerns and a domestic remedy.
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White House
Roosevelt
Tadwar
Mr. Roosevelt
Fiirbanits
Coun
Patrbanka
Charles 8. Bromwall
Mccoy
Albert J.ry
Contain Arthur
Tristol Sigies Marine Cong
Chancery Shacktom
T. G. Wi
Finhuenbee
Touglas Maarthur
Gor
New County Officials Take Office After Election
The Allen County government sees a turnover with a new county clerk and auditor, while commissioners and judges prepare to assume duties. Joseph N. Mason, a respected local lawyer and Democrat, is slated as the new county official, replacing Charles G. Griebet. New deputy roles and staff appointments accompany the transition, with JoRwich, Mason, and other officials named to key posts as the administration reorganizes for the coming term.
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Grievet
Allen County
JoRwich
Mason
W. A
Hallie
Bond Marata
Ile
Alwata
Nile
Phmer Tamsolt
I Hemuty
Fog Meeun
Javay
Elven Gutrens
George Lindemunh
Dl. Sueith
George Vandemuth
Allen Cownty
Nina
John BD
Wysa
Heiira Ag
Madison Wawnshin
If Lite Nua
A. P
Clays Harrod
Madivun
William Enger
Maines Toenstan
Mina Bernadette
Young man kills stepfather in St Louis
Thomas Hinria aged 18 killed his stepfather Henry Midler in St Louis. Harris, held in custody, said he could not bear to see his mother beaten. A $6 bill taken from the pocket sparked the confrontation as the assailant defended his mother amid holiday visits from New York.
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Ih St, Louis
Louis
Thomas Hinria
Henry Midler
Harris
New Yorke
Death of Mrs Joe W Bell Ends After Illness
Mrs Joe W Bell dies after extended illness at 50, in Fort Wayne home at 1123 West Wayne Street. Born in Mansfield Ohio, she lived in Mansfield before moving to Fort Wayne. She attended Wolllesley College, active in church and women’s groups, survived by husband Joe W Bell, two sons Guy R Bell and Boo R Bell, a sister Mrs Dr W Gurney of Mansfield, and her father S S Teed of Mansfield. Brief services were held at home, then ferried to Mansfield for funeral Wednesday at 2 PM.
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Lizzie Reefster
Jon W_ pell
West Wayne Treet
Mya
Beth
Mansfield
Ohio
Gomma AL Wollesley College
Bell
Tittle
Fort Wayne
Gell
Includa Uke Hs Hand
Belly
Alster
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Manafell
Bennigin Hugh Beunletu dies after long decline in Fort Wayne
Obituary notices report Hugh Bennigin, aged six, dies at 43 Gost Lewis Street after prolonged illness linked to widow Jody Bennigin. Born October 13, 1821 in Scotland, he lived in New York, Mt Vernon Ohio, then Fort Wayne. He co founded a foundry with Sio Bass and Kerr Murray, later running a business with Henry Baer. Surviving children include Joseph, Bentigat, Julian, and Mary Bennigin plus ten grandchildren. Funeral services Wednesday at residence then Cathedral.
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America
New York City
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J. R. Pickard
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Sio &. Bass
Bess
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Hamiltons
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Song ‘Kettin
Thi
Kerr Murray
Henry Baer
Bentinia Shad Warnied
Cardellyn
Fou
Joseph
Bentigat
Julian J. Bent Wii
Mary Ail Martelling Bendigin
Fort Wayne
Obituary notices a life marked by family ties and service
Mrs Haglish English, 68, of 1710 South Garrison Street, Worcester born, died Monday morning at Lutheran Hospital after four weeks with heart trouble. She was the widow of Richard Wedge and survived by daughter Mrs Amamis South of 2611 Lafayette Street. A member of the Third Presbyterian Church, services Wednesday at 2 pm from the residence with interment at Linden Grove Cemetery.
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MS. Haglish
Worcester
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Soutiern
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Ronniry Ag
Asnelor
Wedse
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Bnelish
Honalayd
Leguole
Port Wayne
English
Br. C. A
Otis
Sputh
Linden
Woud
Funeral notices dominate town obituaries in Port Wayne
Mary C. Hagan aged 68 dies at her Port Wayne home from cancer after a life under Rev Benoit care. Her son Ward Hagan, a noted warrior, cares for her as Daughters of Warmen membership is noted. Also listed are multiple obituaries with births in Pennsylvania, Wayne township roots, and services in various churches, with interments and relocations to Dale Grove and Lindenwood. The notices honor Eliza, James, and infant deaths with private services and shipments to Wellston for burial.
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Aga Jrod
Vwreloay
Port Wayne
Pixley-Lonn
Hagan
Bortene
Tather Benoit
Tes City
Bre Hagan
Hilward Hagan
Warrier
Rupe Rupe. Obituary notes age and death details
An aged Rupe died on Thursday afternoon at his daughter Mrs. Dames Oak home, age unspecified, with remaining details unclear due to damaged text. The deceased was a farmer from Suimption Peninsula, Wil, aged about 60, and leave a hill-vomaninis Aya with Bladnighter.
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Suimption Penida
Wil
Pga
Death notices from Fort Wayne area obituaries and memorials
Obituaries detail the deaths of Frank Vs Yahney a Cedar Creek Township native, Lindenwood victim, and Monroy Swinger an engineer at Troy steam laundry aged 47, plus George Tong age 82 from Obid and Lewis Long of Monroeville. Survivors named include spouses, children, siblings, and extended relatives. services held in Fort Wayne area churches with burial details.
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Ts Troy
Frederick Street
Troutheart
Springer
Arcola
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Cde
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Roland
Verna
Ethel
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Kate Bowers
Kalamazoo
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Madison
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Isa Herony
Chicago
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Midismn Tovinshin
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Bilan Kinneleick
California
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Will dies in Parry Township
Schadewald infant Sehanewali of Parry Township died at 0 o clock Saturday, age one day. Interment Monday at 2 o clock at Alvin Centa Cemetery.
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Arm Will. Sehanewali
Parry Township
Chronic Constipation Remedy Advert Yet Again
An old advertisement touts Orion Laxative Fenttayr Up and Ortho Laxative Fruit Syrup as cures for constipation and to aid digestion. Claims claim natural action on stomach and intestines with quick relief. The text mentions Hefner substitutes and a dated note about New York City arrests in 1908 mentioning Wqiitsahren Peters.
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New York City
Police Department Reports Record Year of Activity
The 1906 police and sheriff reports show higher yearly totals than 1905 with arrests, jail counts, and case details. The county coroner tallies, sheriff bookings, and prison numbers reflect a busy year including 513 men in prison, 44 women, and numerous witnesses. Fire response rose to about 300 calls, with a few large fires late in the year.
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Relatives of Miss Ida Darby Seek News on Missing Woman
Relatives of Miss Ida Darby, who left the home of her husband George H. Pardy at 502 West Main Street, Monday morning, have received no tidings. They fear she may have attempted to end her life. Police believe possible motives relate to personal matters. Darby, about twenty five, had recently faced injuries and pressures from family observers.
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George H. Pardy
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Swinney Park
Aliss Darby
Fragmentary Natal Notes From Local Obituary Page
Fragmented birth notices mentioning Balaton and FairSetd avenue. Names and details are garbled but indicate newborns and parental references. Improvised OCR obscures precise dates, places, and full names.
Governor Warner Keeps Lead as State Officials Take Oath
In Lansing Michigan January 1 the governor and top officials, aside from Governor Warner and Attorney General Bird, were sworn in at noon at the capital. Chief Justice McAlvay and others assume duties while Warner’s absence shifts the customary levee, with 21 days to take the oath once ill health ends.
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Bird
McAlvay
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Kansas
Higgins Inauguration Parade Sparks Provocative Riot Fears
In Providence on June 1, Jones Higgins was inaugurated amid a tense scene that drew protests and concerns over security. Local authorities reported spaced demonstrations and brief clashes as crowds gathered near City Hall, with officials pledging calm and orderly proceedings.
Attempt to blow liner shocks London press
An obscure press report from London claims an attempted attack on a liner tied to the Russian Steamship Co. No details clarify who was responsible or the fate of those aboard. The incident reportedly occurred during the vessel’s first voyage from New Orleans to New York, with crew members cited and a bomb or bow weapon involved.
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Orlesia
Lamio Ling
Gregory Maroty
New York
Dr W N A Myers Very Ill in Hospital
Dr W N A Myers and Dr W H Myers, noted physicians from South Broadways, suffer serious illness after a brain attack ten days ago. Friends fear for his survival as his condition remains critical and no hopeful sign appears.
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Iis Roe
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R Myers
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