Walsh Begins His Story in Court for Chicago National Case
John R. Walsh testifies in Judge Anderson's court about his life with the Chicago National bank and his railroad investments amid charges of misapplying funds and causing bank collapses. He says profits from collateral bonds benefited the bank and denies seeking control of railways as alleged by A. M. Forman.
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Chicago
John R. Walsh
Chicago National Bank
John S. Miller
Walsh
Southern Indiana Railway Company
Mr. Walsh
A. M. Forman
Centralia and Chester Railroad
For Man
Wabash, Chester and Western Railroad
Central Road
Miller
Forman
Anderson
Johns. Miller
Chicago South Park Commission
Grant Park
Centralia & Chester Railroad
Equitable Trust Company
Denver hero rescues drowning man at Key West
Denver newspapers tell of Don Armstrong son of James A Armstrong who saved a drowning Black man in Key West Florida after leaping from docks during holidays. Rumors of shark attack spread but Armstrong returned home safely and declined comment.
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Denver
Key West
Fla
Don Armstrong
James A. Armstrong
Fort Wayne
Mrs Bowens Life Saved by Neighbor Inquiry
Mrs Isabelle D Bowen of 916 Barr street was found unconscious from gas exposure but revived after neighbor Mrs Pantazin alerted George Tyler who alerted police. Tyler climbed to Bowen’s window and, with Bailiff George Strodel, opened the door as doctors treated her. She is about 55 and expected to recover in a day or two.
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George Pantazin
Barr Street
Isabelle D. Bowen
George Tyler
Bowen
W. P. Whery
John Schilling
L. P. Drayer
Tyler
Winona Interurban to Build Fort Wayne Line
The Winona Interurban Railway company announced it will begin work immediately on a trolley line to connect Fort Wayne and Valparaiso. The plan has been under consideration for two years with much survey work already completed. The route largely parallels the Pennsylvania railroad for most of the distance.
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Sentinel
Warsaw
Ind
Winona Interurban Railway Company
Fort Wayne
Valparaiso
Winona Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Officers Chosen for Cathedral Sodality
The Young Men's Sodality of the Cathedral elected officers at Library Hall on Tuesday evening. Prefect Harry G. Hogan First Assistant Prefect Stephen Reed Second Assistant Prefect John Koester Secretary James B. Cahill Treasurer Ray Corcoran Sacristan Robert Smith Spiritual Director Rev. William Hoff. Membership stands at 180. John Kennelly resigns from B&O police and takes a Clover Leaf railroad post with headquarters in Frankfort. he will relocate from Tiffin, Ohio.
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Young Men's Sodality of the
Cathedral
Library Hall
Harry G. Hogan
Stephen Reed
John Koester
James B. Cahill
Ray Corcoran
Robert Smith
William Hoff
Sodality
John Kennelly
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Clover Leaf Railroad
Frankfort
Tiffin
Ohio
Heart Cure Ad Promotes Dr Miles Remedy
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Heart Cure as a remedy for weak hearts caused by illness overexertion or nervousness. Mrs F J Norton of Freeville NY testifies to improved breathing and energy after use. The offer includes a refund of the first bottle if it does not benefit the buyer.
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Miles
F. J. Norton
Freeville
New York
Dr. Miles
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Farner
Germiller
Engineer Seeks Custody After Marital Fallout
Charles A. Smith, an engineer on the Wabash, petitions the circuit court for custody of his four children. He alleges a wife’s flight with a candy peddler led to alienation, loss of the home, and neglect of the children. He has paid $25 monthly support. the oldest is fifteen. W. & E. Leonard represent him.
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Circuit Court
Charles A. Smith
Smith
Kern Griffith
Decatur
Griffith
Seidel
Calhoun Street
W. & E. Leonard
Reunion for survivors of old McJunkin school planned
A reunion of all surviving scholars from the early forties McJunkin school will be held in the city once arrangements are perfected. Pupils who attended the school are asked to contact L. P. Stapleford. The old building still stands on Lafayette street between Berry and Wayne streets.
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McJunkin School
L. P. Stapleford
Lafayette Street
Berry and
Wayne Streets
Shriners Banquet Planned by Fort Wayne Nobles
The Mystic Shrine committee has completed arrangements for a banquet to be held Thursday evening February 6. A large northern state membership is expected to attend, with many out of town members likely present at the event.
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Fort Wayne
Mystic Shrine
George W. Jones Dies Suddenly at 76 in Fort Wayne
Pioneer Fort Wayne citizen George W. Jones a veteran printer and longtime real estate dealer died suddenly at his home 1130 Jackson street at age 76. Born September 25 1831 in Manchester Maryland he moved to Fort Wayne with his mother in 1835 and worked in several early newspapers before turning to real estate. He married Harriett Elizabeth James in 1853 and celebrated a golden wedding in 1903. He leaves three children and was a longtime public figure and church member at Wayne Street Methodist.
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George W. Jones
Fort Wayne
Jackson Street
Jones
Mr. Jones
Toledo
Maumee
Fifth Indiana Regiment
The
Sentinel
Thomas Tigar
Tigar
Albion
Indiana
Hugh McCulloch
Treasury
Washington
McCulloch
Wabash
Allen County
Lafayette
Harriett Elizabeth James
Anson Tucker
First Baptist Church
Court House
Wayne Street
Bryan Declares Party Can Win Incoming Campaign
Chicago January 9 William J Bryan headlined the Jackson Day banquet at the Jefferson club opening his bid for the Democratic nomination for president at the Denver convention. Adlai E Stevenson W J Stone John W Kern and Edgar Lee Masters spoke on party unity and the coming campaign. Bryan urged democracy over aristocracy and predicted a Democratic victory with Bryan atop the ticket.
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Chicago
Democrat View Society
Wiliam J. Bryan
Bryan
Jefferson Club
Denver
Adlai E. Stevenson
United States
Bloomington
W. J. Stone
Missouri
John W. Kern
Indiana
Edgar Lee Masters
Mr. Bryan
Jefferson Davis
Arkansas
Democratic Party of
Kern
Thomas Taggart
Thomas Jefferson
William E. Dever
Jackson
Jefferson
Democrats Call for Broad Trust and Railroad Legislation
The piece argues that Democrats seek universal safeguards against trusts and railroad abuses, contrasting Democratic views with Republican priorities. It claims Republicans favor big business, oppose inquiries, and favor market-friendly reforms, while Democrats push federal and state remedies to protect workers, consumers, and the general public.
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Senate
Road
New York City
Treasury
Judge O'Brien Opens Democratic Club Dinner With Stance for Unity
Judge Morgan J. O'Brien headlined the National Democratic club dinner in New York, urging unity and a platform to appeal to the nation. He defended democratic conservatism and attacked populist theories, signaling a campaign stance for a Denver convention banner.
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New York
Morgan J. O’brien
National Democratic Club
Judge O'Brien
Denver
Judge O’brien
Democratic Party
Bryan
Harry Walker
Walker
Harry W. Walter
Samuel J. Tilden
Daniel Manning
The
Republic
South Bend Man Loses $982 in Fire Blaze
Henry Teel distrusted banks kept 982 dollars in currency in a sideboard. An explosion while attempting to start the kitchen fire with coal oil sparked a blaze, destroying the money.
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Henry Teel
South Bend
Teel
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