Workers of America delegates at Indianapolis convention
delegates from 15 100s of miners and unions gather in Indianapolis to push for higher wages and safer conditions. Samuel Sarmyyor of Indianapolis warns against corporate control while Thomas R Marshall argues for punitive damages as a deterrent. delegates elect Lewis and Hayes to leading posts amid ongoing union growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abil
Thomas R. Marshall Jonlinson Hall
Twe
Workers of America
Thetas
B. Lawis
Miners’ Union
Tefie
Dite
Miters
Ad. Foy
Evered
Bank notes delays as creditors weigh loans and assets
A lengthy bank audit reveals uncertain loan recoveries and asset values. Directors face a coming adjustment after estimating loans at 1 202 000 with more than expected in default risk. Officials discuss stock value and possible proceedings. Additional details show deposit levels near 40 000 and state and county examination involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Examiner
Gillett
Community Young People Hold Surprise Supper at Meyer Home
A group from the city visited Mr. and Mrs. J T Meyer’s country home on Saturday evening for a surprise party. They played pedro, enjoyed an oyster supper, and shared games. Attendees included numerous Wyss, Sorg, Kirchhoff, and Miller families along with neighbors from Fort Wayne and Sheldon. Music was provided by Fr A Doepping and Dallas Archbold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eurpriaé
Mary
Laura
Stella Wyss
Dora
Anna
Sorg
Francessid
Veronica Hauber
Amelia Miller
Henrietta Sorg
Frances Kirchhoff
Messrs
George
Henry
Andrei
Celestine
Clem Wyss
Tony
Clem Berg
David
Tony Sorg
Clem Minnick
Ambrose Freiburger
Oliver Miller
Clarence
Albert Harber
Raymond
Linus Kirchhoff
John Lynch
Nick Wyss
Mya
Edward Gibson
Daniiel Harber
J.T. Meyer
Pedro
Mra. Meyer
Anna. Gallmeyer
Bertha ‘Preitzer
Elnora
Kolb
Anna Rodenbeck
Bertha. Walda
Lulu Jeins
Ida. Renz
Lillian Sanders
Hedwig Scluat
Mathitaa Thiele
Conrad
Thiele
Sheldon
Man
Della
Nettle Springer
Edne Lahrman
Belle Krauss
Alma
Amanda Springer
Ile
Dadimer
Lulu
Dora Young
Nettie Springer
Anna Schamerloh
Nettie du Menhoefer
Emma Noche
Fort Wayne
Tile
Emma
Werman ' Peltmer
Tonawanda
WN. Y
Atul Messrs
Conrad Thiele
Oliver
Wimer
Lawrence Krause
Amos
Arthur
Hdward Springer
Andrew Tinker
Clark
Arthir Young
Lawis Hillmerey
Dans Archbold
Lawrence
Harmon Lahrman
Albert Debtiner
Harmon
Gabriel’ Springer
Fred Shamierlob
Paul Doepping
Doepping
Martin Springer
Charles Thiele
A. Doepping
Dallas Archbold
Farmers Institute programs planned at Herlen
A Farmers institute will be held Friday and Saturday January 1 and 22 at Herlen. Purdue university lecturer G RB Ryall will be principal speaker covering orchard management renovation picking marketing and storing apples and other fruits small fruit culture home grounds improvement and more. Chairman is H B Roller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herlen
G. RB. Ryall
Purdue University
H. B. Roller
One Third of the New Commons Elected in Irish and UK Vote
In Newton, David Lloyd George claimed the results show the Liberal Will likely return to power with a substantial working majority. The radical coalition faced setbacks as Unionists and Conservatives held or gained seats, while Winston Churchill and other frontbench figures were seen as likely to win re-election. The Bermondsey seat also appeared to swing back to Liberal hands after a by election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allsts
Wistem Redmond
East Clare
House of Commons
Thea
Natford
Newton
David Lisyd- George
Exchequér
Eralé
Mel
Hoottiag
Winston Churchill
Wineston
Spencer Churchill
Dundes
Sydney C. Buxton
the Poplar
Tower
Walter, Runerthan
Dewsberry
Sir William Snow
den Robson
South Shield
Iberals
Alfred Lyttleton
St. Georges
Hanover Square
Bermondaey
John Humphreys
Humphreys
Custody Battle Opens As Mrs Christy Recounts Revelations
In Zanesville Ohio on January 16, Frank M Christy testified in probate court about Mrs Christy's alleged drinking, temper, and violent conduct at the Christie home. He described late nights, beer and whisky, and an incident at dinner with Natalie present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanesville, O
Mte
Howard Chandler Christy
Natalie
Frank M. Christy
Withéne
Howard Chandler
Christy
Cuba
New York
Hiath
Purdy
Duncan Fallé
Thames
Mra
Return from Washington Boosts Toledo Chicago Canal Plans
Mr Randall and Mr Taylor returned from Washington where they pressed the house committee for canal appropriation. They forecast hopeful prospects with Congressman Sulzer and Representative Cline backing the project. Chicago engineer Cooley underscored the waterway's importance in a supportive letter.
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Randall
Mr. Taylor
P. A. Randall
Frank B. Taylor
City
Washington
House Committee
Toledo
Sulzer
New York
Cline
Lyman
Cooley
Chicago
Geneva Man Returns After Mysterious Disappearance
Devatur Indian 17 John O'Donnell, a Geneva farmer who vanished after receiving a large hay payment, has returned. He says he went to Portland on business and then to Fort Wayne, where he stayed several days tending to affairs and visiting friends.
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Devatur
John O'Donnell
Geneva
Portland
Fort Wayne
Marriage Licenses Listed To Dozens Of Pairs In County
A long list shows dozens of marriage licenses issued to couples including inton J Stevens, 26, butcher, and Suale B Ross, 24. Charles HB Myer, 26, farmer, and Ruah I Sorgen, 24. and others such as Richard W Doyle, 8, farmer, with Isabel L Newman, 27, plus pairs like Parker Fitch, 24, farmer, and Alma Urbine, 24. The records include professions and ages for both parties, with multiple entries across farmers, clerks, laborers, teachers, and salesmen.
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Inton J. Stevens
Suale B. ‘Ross
Charles Hb.” Myer
Farmer
Ruah I. Sorgen
Frink
Stippich
Alice “M. Devanix
Bolestow Dauxazu
Katherine*Pagozelaki
Richard W. Doyle
Isabel L. Newman
Leander
Stratton
Hdna B. Beaver
Walter
KR Cording
Glen G. Weaver
Helman Murder Case Tangles Estates And Poison Claim
Coroner reports cyanide found in the stomach of Herman Helman near death, fueling murder theories involving Effie Sellsberry and Henry Corcoran. Estate contest unfolds with siblings and a former wife contesting ownership while Helman’s identity and past fleeings surface.
Murder theory dropped in favor of self harm in New Orleans case
Dr. Davis reports W H Niederhelman known as Hel ynat had 3.1 grains of potassium cyanide in his stomach suggesting death within ten minutes. Prosecutor moves to drop the murder charge against Selisherry and Corcoran as the only tenable theory is that Tielman killed himself amid business troubles and possible schemes disclosed by the investigation.
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Terra Haute
Ind
Holman
WW. H
Helman
Effie Selisherry
Henrry Corcoran
New Orleans
Cincinnati
Shis
Niederhélmen
Parallsia
Comneraville
John Boogle
Antess
Hélman
Cinclmati
Whitlock
Brig
Sellsberry
Corcoran
Herman
Hetman
Sélisberry
Germany
Tively
Davis
Carper Leavitt
W. H. Niederhelman
Helynat
Selisherry
Tielman
James DuShane
BuShane
United States
T. J. Ar
Margerine
DuBhane
Baker
DuShane
Fort Wartie
Thicago
Ho Wak
B W. Rhamy
Real estate transfers compiled for Springfield and surrounding townships
Transfers of real estate listed by John Co. Heller Abstractor showing purchases and prices across multiple townships including Springfield Cedar Creek Monts Jefferson Adams and Washington. Buyers include Isaac Astry John M Hursh Anna J Hursh Granville A Reeder Lucretia Deveau and Henry Fritz with sums ranging from 80 to 3600 dollars.
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John Co. Heller
Court Street
Sarah Astey
Isaac Astry
Springfield Township
Hannah
William
B. Kiopfenstelp
Hamilton
Cedar
Creek Township
Wills B. Brooks
John M
Anna J. Hursh
Park
Cedar Creek Township
Zucy _Bromisyér
Hmaniel Hart
Manroe Township
Fort Wayne Trust Company
Frank J. Mills
Drexel
Park Addition
Wayne Township
Horatio
Rede
Hannely M. Galloway
Gharles
Grundén
Eat River Township
Henry Grim
Welliver Township
Sohenhorn
Mary Gerrardot
Jefferson Township
Jacob B. Felchter
Morris W
Adam Township
Matida G. Higgins
Scott Dingman
Harlan
Springfield
Indiana
Charles F
Hyatt
Abolt
Levi Chase
Charles M
Shatter
Eel River Township
Meeg
Herman
Weisheit
Mary Toler
Touse “Weishelt
Undivide
Adams Township
Larkin A. Krickmore
Nicholas
C. Crickmore
Justus Sub. Breseton
Sheldon
Pleasant
Herman Mescuan
Ernest Schroeder
Madison Township
John G. Rothnery Jr
Bauler
Hartman
Acre
Wayne
Kept secret wedding of Decatur couple revealed
Miss Mary Schilling and Hubert Zerkel wed secretly in Van Wert Ohio during Miss Schilling’s holiday break. Both come from prominent local families. she a township school teacher, he son of Alfred Zerkel. They returned home and resumed duties as the news spread. Births noted include children to Pichon Meyers and Michiels families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ind
Mary Schilling
Hubert Zerkel
van Wert
Ohio
Joseph Schilling
Pleasant Mille
Alfred Zerkel
Willshipe
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Commons
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Terre Haute
James DuBisane
Charles Pichon
West Main ‘Atreet
Pichon
Waa
Misa Blanche
Poland
Hauschildt
Lewis F. Meyers
Hayden Street
Louis’ H. Michéls
East Lewis Street
Allen County
Bort Wayne
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Educational Institution Fund
County Fund
Bridge Fund
New Court House Fund
General Gravel Road Fund
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Cedar’ Creek
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