Political strife and reform debated in Fort Wayne
The Fort Wayne scene features a lengthy critique of proposed charter amendments seen as partisan power plays. Editorials warn against elite manipulation, arguing for honest municipal government and home rule. Amid senatorial contests, the piece emphasizes reform over graft and calls for public accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnils
Faw
Chaapres
Imerenée
Fort Wayne
Bartisan Municipal
Y Happe Hole
Fort Wayne Charter Amendments Face Public Scrutiny
The piece argues citizens must examine the proposed charter amendments despite partisan concerns. It warns the changes could bring numerous evils to municipal governance and emphasizes weighing potential benefits against harmful consequences while noting the need for clear merits.
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Fort Wayne
Wayne
Breweries Charged With Trying to Influence Vote
Arkansan tenders accuse large brewery interests of funding bribery to sway the Dera Statesman speakership vote. Reports from the Donison hotel era mention a Republican offered to vote for Statesman in exchange for money. Artman managers warned of ongoing attempts and more “funny business” to come as officials review a Fort Wayne and Decatur electric road franchise.
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Tadiqnapolia
Arknan
Statesman
Donison
Artman
Iowa Snd
Toy
Fort Wayne
Decatur
Husband hides after 4 year old child kidnapping amid alimony suit
Mrs Anna Hooker sues Walter C Hooker for divorce and $800 alimony. She accuses him of habitual drunkenness and abuse. A court order grants custody to the mother and bars disposal of property or wages. Other court items include assault, marriage note suits, and a smallpox death in the county.
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Tate
Maris Anna Hooker
Walter C. Hooker
Hooker
Ayith
Sis
Fest
Ames
Jax
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Crater Street
Orourke
Niekel Plate Road
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Sitte Ve
Thomas Wombigh
Joan Peelers
Buser
Etroait Caure
H Baker
Barbara
Krelsinger
Teedh Hirschy Thas
Adi
Mie
Bertain Malet
Chyyy
Joln Lasher
Edward Salyr
Ohio
Grimicux
Milu
Lomas
Smallyox
Trowhway
Provpler
Win
Linself
Tamas
Besmneny
Trouwun
Lomna
Dedication of First Church at Abbott Station
The November 23 dedication marked the first house of worship in Abbott village. Rev. Wingate, pastor, arrived July 1 1900 from Payne Ohio as missionary. Despite no suitable building, the project forged ahead amid difficulties and perseverance.
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Abott Station
Wingate
Aboit
Payne
Ohio
Memorial Verse For Pearl Irecald Dawkins
A mournful memorial poem dated 1900 laments the death of Pearl Irecald Dawkins. It expresses sorrow from family friends and schoolmates in Jackson Township and prays for reunion in an eternal day. The verse names Avie and Mignon and closes with farewell wishes and blessings.
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Avie
Mignon
Dawkins, Tha
Bathermen Build Small House Of Worship Dedication
A devoted group with aid from local supporters completed a Nettie style church structure at a cost of 8800 dollars. Rev Wingate served as architect and carpenter while Rev E D Ireland preached the dedicatory sermon as the dedication drew twenty confessions and numerous baptisms.
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Wingate
Radu
E. D
Ireland
Hoagland News Briefs: Illnesses Weddings and Travel
The Smith family kept indoors over the holidays as the youngest daughter Hrwl suffered a mild fever. Erma Glesley returned from Perre HA to finish her schooling. A months long meeting by the Mothonets concluded. Nettin McCanagiin and Erin visitors from Fort Wayne stayed with Erin Hubler. Kole Kennarit left for the state normal. A New Year’s Day wedding at Mrs Midenowr’s united Lizzie and Bi Aer Reydillon of Hoagland with the latter from Dillon.
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Hrwl
Othir
Minn Erma Glesley Caime
Perre HA
We Town Hall
Samy Nu
Misa Nettin McCanagiin
Lizgie
Bi Aer Rey
Dillon
Hoagland
New Year Festivity At Rockhill Hotel
Seventy five guests attended New Year’s Eve celebrations at Rockhill Hotel with a lively progressive game and a fine supper. Local residents include Mr and Mrs Geores Wyatt visiting Gorvold and Mrs Sud Hull of Kansas called to a bedside. Distinctive society notes mention a visit by Miles Tia Oridarf from Columbia City and Sunday gathering with Brings and Noli Aker of Conran.
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Noli Aker
Conran
Shoaff
Dawnghhtee
Lida
Wayne
Charles Miller
McCayt- Iney
Yel Tver
Ursula Magers
Mire Gladys Fitch
Huntertown
Dalay Riytler
Quarantine and Local News Items Highlight Town
The community reports Quarantined Charles Brown and family with diphtheria while several residents gain new telephones and visitors arrive. Del Flagharty and Charley Brown subscribe to phone service. Miss Neyn plans to return home. Smith and Gatwood guests visit Albion. A theft case ends with a guilty plea and fine.
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Callie Bish
Elia Gatterty
Maude Nickey
Lida Shove Ma Oon
Dort
Grace Fowler
Florence Kent
Charles Brown
Ana
Logniteport
Mise Neyn
Wiliam Geiseking
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Gandy
Hartness
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Attieg
del Flagharty
Charley Brown
T. W. Mokey
Nettle Gatwooil
Albion
Otis Smith
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