Wanton Assault in Drug Store Details
Jessa Ditton, employee at Peerieai restaurant, was assaulted by ex-lover Georgia Carmen in Christen Bros. drug store on Cab boun and Douglas avenue. Ditton followed her, she refused to talk, and he struck her face and bruised cheeks while she was busy with a clerk. She suffered severe injuries and humiliation from the public attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessa Ditton
Peerieai
Christen Bros
Cabboun
Douglas Avenue
Georgia Carmen
Ditton
Below Zero Record Crashes City Temperature Highs
Frigid conditions grip Fort Wayne with a subzero low recorded at the Fort Wayne Gas Office. Valley districts report colder readings with thermometers plummeting well below zero while hourly marks show a slow but continuous drop from Friday evening through early Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayes Gas Company
Aix de Grene
Ena
Mercury
Rebate cases set for April trial in Minneapolis court
In Minneapolis today United States district court heard motions challenging indictments in rebate cases. The government accuses Omaha, Great Northern, Wisconsin Central, Minneapo lis and St Louis railroads of improper rebates. Trial is scheduled for the April term of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paul
United States District Court
Minneapolis
Lia
Omaha
Great Northern
Wisconsin
St. Louis
Dietmems
Kew Organist to Lead St Peters Church Service
Professor Matthaw Schumacher of Superior Wisconsin will lead the organ at St Peters Church as J F Bickel resigns after over ten years of service. Schumacher, born in Harlanda, has played at Superior Cathedral and will split time with his Indianapolis engagements. The St Peters boys choir presented him a watch as a token of regard.
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Matthaw Schumucher
Superior
Wig
van Dean
St. Peter's Caballot
Aervicas Bindar
Schumacher
J. F. Bickel
Indianapolia
St. John's
St. Pater's
Schamachar
Harlanna
Airkel
Fiend Allegedly Sets Fire To Mistress In Beranton tragedy
In a Beranton case on January 14 a Black man identified as Will Smith burned his mistress after following her from Scrantom. Neighbors heard cries as the burning building toppled. Smith remained at the doorway until the walls fell. He claimed sleep woke him to the blaze and was arrested.
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Guiladst
Sariz
Guarnero
Hames
Smith
Ted
Ale
Sift
Henry Pygnas
Fox Vente
Pater Newmans
Almlat
Reffelt
Harry Reffelt
Murray Garson
Itreg
Ulay
Wescontin
Harry W. Ninilo
Campbell
Albert Campbell
Howe ‘Telephone Company
Hames Mat
Berlin
Tn von Budow
Thiergaren
Chancellors Palace
Kmon
William
Falk of transforming Pixley Long block into hotel
Plans to convert the Pixley Long block in Fort Wayne into a hotel move forward with conceptual drawings. No decision has been made on acquiring the property. Juba J. Dow of Muncie has toured Fort Wayne sites and conferred with investors about the hotel project. An alternative proposal uses the Aurora property at Berry and Harrison streets for a long term hotel development by a local company capitalized at 400000 dollars. The embryonic plans await broader approval from prominent investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Wayne
Juba J. Dow
Muncie
Fort Wayne
Royal Capitaliste
Auroda
Berry and
Harrison Streets
New Wig Dispute Over Real Value in Cleveland
In Cleveland 26 John D Hacke feller faces a wig dispute as officials refuse delivery of a French wig until payment matches its alleged value. The wig, claimed at 75, is listed worth about 1 and sparked comparisons to earlier experiences and Paris pricing. Grace Van Studdiford undergoes successful appendicitis surgery in Toronto, with husband Charles Van Studdiford and sister Mary Quivey at her side.
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Cleveland
John D. Hackefeller
Rockefeier
Ita
T. Bell
Ball
Rockefaller
Baylia
New York
Potter
The
North Manchester Journal
Grace van Studdiford
Toronto
Con
Sharies van Studdifard
Mary Quivey
Nori Manchester
Will Retire From Wagon Making Trade in Fort Wayne
The Olds Wagon Works ceased vehicle manufacture as workers were paid off except for a few repairs and parts for Lafayette Wagon Company. About 1,000 finished wagons remain to be disposed of, with negotiations ongoing. The plant on Murray Street, once home to Olds Wagons, may be leased to another manufacturer. The Olds company, founded in 1881 by Henry G Olds, has considered moving to Cincinnati but abandoned that plan. the brothers have yet to decide future business plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabor
Fort Waynes
Lafayette Wags Company
Lafayette
Murrey
Olds Wagon Works
Fort Wayne
Olds Wagons Company
Henry G. Olis
William Eugepe
Nile Olda
Ant
Vesa
Soullwest
Cintra
Olds
Olds Brothers
Gonrst
Loan Shark Bill Ready for Passage in House Committee
A proposed bill to tax loan shark activity at five thousand dollars and regulate lenders who solicit wages or extort high interest faces decisive action by the House committee on criminal code Monday. Supporters expect the measure to clear the committee and advance to passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juan Harks
Hetiae
Beaten Wife and Court Proceedings Highlight Local News
An abused wife seeks release after a tense court hearing as her husband’s bond remains a possibility. The report notes a prison sentence for a theft and details on multiple minor offenses including drunkenness and neglect, with prosecutors planning further investigation into animal cruelty allegations at a former business site.
Gas Magnates Row Identified with Tractions
A new Indiana incorporated syndicate led by Dietrich and Murdoch plans a four corridor traction network from Goshen to South Bend and beyond. The $7.5 million venture, allied with Chicago Sauk Trail and Northern Indiana Railway interests, targets two lines from South Bend to Chicago via Michigan City. Key officers include Charles F. Dietrich of New York as president and Charles M. Murdoch as vice president with Alfred Dietrich as secretary. Other incorporators span Philadelphia to Indianapolis, signaling a broad traction push across northern Indiana.
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Latuystle
Tad
Alfred &. Dietrich
Kaw York
Samuel T. Murdoch
Lifayette
Fomdell Morgan
Philadelphia
High T. McGowan
Indianapolis
Morgan-Mcclawan Syndicate
I. Levering Joner
Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Company
Lealagion
Traction Company
Thormia B. Kratz
Evansyis
Ind
Josep Mayer
Buffalo and Erie Traceion Company
Fordlaha Anacclaten
Indiana Legislative Push Urges Vital Ration Bill Deputy Says
Charles Bash declares the ration commission bill introduced in the Indiana assembly the most vital measure. He argues expanded power and jurisdiction will affect every man, woman, and child in Indiana and cites Kansas rail rate cuts as precedent for consumer and producer savings.
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Adda
Indiana Assembly
Charles
Bash
Indiana
Bush
Commission
Kansas
Brantér
Kanea
Indiana Lawemaking
Knights of Columbus Plan House for Local Charity
The Knights of Columbus council plans to erect a home for charity and will set aside part of each month’s receipts to build the fund. The group completed 18 rooms in the Law Block and will celebrate with a party on January 30. An entertainment committee will arrange future social events. Clarence Prick of Avivurn was injured while serving coffee and will be home for several days.
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Columbus
Ecomel
Tims & Peat
Pedro
Ingo
Kaiser Victory Seen In German Reichstag Results
Berlin reports on January 24 declare the Reichstag election produced shifts with the Socialists losing seats while the center and conservative parties gain. Analysts say Kaiser’s policy aims for a stronger army and colonial stance may advance, despite Socialist declines and regional district changes.
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Nerlin
Selchstag
Art Misitivte
Gamnea
Central Party
Goides Tosh
mModenttt Miteri
Inst
Ealned
Hatem Whernlsans
Tosch
Socialista
Clemesis
Kaiser
Energs
von Buclow
Wb.erals
Erals
Lokal Angiger
von Buelow
Socidemncrata
Rotenatag
Sania
Sbcuifa
Conserva
Hoeg
Nharals
Hong
Ton
Sanial Democratic Party
Berlin
Fia
Uns Radicats
Avons
Ancinnist
Mere Kaempe
Tabu
Krempt
Ikelp
Harr Brockeana
Eqrsarvativa
Dietrichthal
Eocigliz
Stroarheil
Herr Pischov
Burcomaster Reicke
Randidnin Noid
Sortalielb
Bisth
Elpe Mauren Heine
Singy Ty
Hehmidt
Tadebour
Socialiste Loan
Eoctaliats Jore
Lefprle
Hislingen
Konigeberg
Broslau
Byeslay
Consert
Atveh
Tba Diatricta
Telpeig
A. Eae Jcallet Depuy
Wit A& Large
European Socialists Triumph in Saxony Ballots Amid Turmoil
The report details socialist gains across Saxony with figures from Breslau Halle and Dresden elections, noting Bernstein’s 1903 ballot win, socialists’ securing of key cities such as Bremen and Hamburg, and losses elsewhere including crosses in Gotha and Mainz while clericals see renewed strength in some regions.
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Mise
Konosserg
Bilnes Hittafeldt
Breslaw East
Reverstus
Joel Walorily
Ane Herrath
Reishstag
Saxony
Dresden
Social Democrats
Doling Cowpela
Robaltat
Madgeburs
Halle
Dorlaund
Crosswield
Gotha
Vp Sunt Iu
Matheusen
Hernia
Mets
Hamburg
Chemnitz
Mannhein
Haver
Nuernberg
Hers Babel
Ventrists
Dr Spalin
Herre Midler
Pulda
Roerca
Groeber
Broberger
Decatur Line Brings Visitors to Poultry Show
The Fort Wayne and Springfield interurban car carried about 49 passengers to the Decatur event, with a special car bringing visitors to the poultry show. Technical issues delayed the downtown interurban segment, but the trip proceeded with benches installed for riders to enjoy the ride.
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Decatur Line
Wayne
Springfeld
Decatur
Fort Warne
General
T. W. Bhellow
Fred Smith Na Moterman
James Strand
Thioth Decatur
Wayne Ells
Untitled Crime Item in Philadelphia Report
A fragmented Philadelphia crime note states that a man killed a woman named Maria Morris. The garbled text mentions insanity and shooting, with unclear details about location and timing and several illegible phrases.
Wever Killed Four Passengers in Early Tragedy
A fragmentary report recalls a fatal incident near a northern Wisconsin area involving Wever who killed four passengers. The tale hints at a wartime era wreck and the MacGuffin of a mission, with references to Railways and distant ships, suggesting a broader wartime narrative.
County Treasurer Fesigns and Local Obituary Fragments
Fragmentary account notes County Treasurer resignations and local obituaries. Mentions John P. Walker, Otto Klaus, Rev. Ly To Carpenter, Rev. WW de Vigna, and Mrs. Shaughn. References a funeral at Bethany Assembly and a song for a grave. Mentions eighty four years and Liberty lower?g.
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John Straight
Wabash
Sueughn
Carpenter
Bethany
de Vigna
Winona
Lincoln
Stmuzha
Bhraughn
Liberty Lowtrshin
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Olds Company
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Barmy Ronnier Wan
Cata
Drynkenneaan
Charles Miler
Charles Adarax
Tro -Vneramis
Dietrichs Associated Purchase
Knights OF Columbus
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Clarence Prick
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Hla Ininriea
Maiser
Boke
Socialist Party
Sloans
Earl S. Sloan
Albany
Boston
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Nolenman
Maria Morris
Pallea
Mmerriase
Wever
Northerh Wiketinsin
Hex Henrarte
Ste
Mitanion
Annie Shore
Mantle
Almarine
Tia North Iscontin
Iain Ko
Angela Ay
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Aod
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Washington
Sity
Ely
Tinton
Ait Calhoun
Feemerty
Pelt Mouse
Rouse
Ibox Ten Cent
Eee
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Klaehn & Melching
Inulaice
West Main Street
B. F. Sites
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W. Wayne
Baihoun
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Freachten
John P. Walker
Otto Klaus
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