Death of W T Mannix Noted Fort Wayne Resident
William T. Mannix died at 2 AM at 112 Holman street from heart trouble after months of declining health. Born April 25 1863, he was son of Thomas Mannix and active in politics, serving as deputy sheriff auditor and Indiana Senate doorkeeper. Survived by three brothers and two sisters. Frank J Mannix, John W Mannix, Edward J Mannix, and Mmes Mamie and Bessie Mannix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Mannix
Holman Street
Mr. Mannix
Mannix
Sherif
W. D. Seliefer
M. FE. Arge
Indiana State Senate
Senate
Harber Asphalt
Wolter Protests Innocence in Wheeler Murder Case
Albert W. Wolter, condemned for the Wheeler murder in New York City, maintains innocence. The 1910 electrocution sentence was stayed on appeal, but the Court of Appeals later affirmed the conviction after delays, noting circumstantial evidence and the date and manner of Wheeler's death.
Adopted After 24 Years Changes Name For Marriage
In superior court Tuesday afternoon Edward Dale Holdren aged twenty four was formally adopted by Mr and Mrs J Horn. He had been raised as their son and known by their name. He sought to marry and required an adoption to use his new name for a marriage license. Howard Hawthorn represented him.
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Superior Court
Edward Dale Holdren
J. Horn
Holdren
Howard Hawthorn
Kircher Re elected County Chairman in DeKalb
Frank M. Kircher of Garrett was unanimously re elected county chairman by DeKalb county’s new Democratic central committee chosen at caucuses Saturday. Kircher secured support in most precincts, including Auburn and Garrett, where the fight was strongest against W. E. Leas supporters. The article notes Kircher’s railroad career and long residence in Garrett, and previews primary battles for sheriff, county clerk, surveyor, commissioners, and representative seats.
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The
Sentinel
Garrett
Ind
New Democratic County Central Committee
DeKalb County
Frank M. Kircher
W. E. Leas
Waterlon
Auburn
Jieas
Leas
Kircher
Cateus
Dan Link
Dan Herrick
Ile
Jay Nusbaum
Chicago Junction
Dekalb
Marshall
New Democratic Committee
Henry Reed
Grant Township
John Kufl
Marshal Holtzberger
Butler
William Dirke
John Weber
W. A. Austin
Frank Seiler
Mr. Austin
Alva Link
Ted Kelham
Ellsworth Bordner
Warren McNabb
J. N. Norford
FE. M. McKennan
Fred L. Fieck
Fruit Growers Program To Be Held In Fort Wayne
Preparations are under way for the Allen county horticulturists meeting at the court house assembly room on February 10. Local speakers include C. S. Bush George W Kell and A E Carroll with Prof M W Richards of Purdue speaking. A county association of fruit growers will be organized at that time.
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Allen County
Court House
C. S. Bush
George W. Kell
A. E. Carroll
M. W. Richards
Purdue University Agricultural Experiment Station
Daughters of the American Revolution Propose Tablet at Old Fort Well
The Mary Penrose Wayne chapter supports a plan to locate and mark the historic well at Old Fort Park. The well once supplied the garrison and is believed to lie near the northeast corner of the current enclosure.
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Ladies of Mary Penrose Wayne
Daughters of American Revolution
Old Fort
Old Fort Park
Abdul Bonoaum Case Dismissed in Fort Wayne Perjury Probe
The circuit court entered an order of dismissal in the Abdul Bonahoowm perjury case, closing the polley scandals cases. Prosecutor Marty V. Ilgemann oversaw the action, with the state having little admissible proof beyond handwriting specimens. The letters implicated white slave traffic fears in Fort Wayne but were not substantiated in court.
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Marty V. Ilgemann
Abdul “Otto” Bonahoowm
Polley
Bonahoom
Fort Werne
Mary Majoly
Jetters
Journal-Gazette
Majoly
Fort Wayne
Bounhoom
Grand Jury
Stoecht
Wilson Harvey Letters Reveal Public Service Rationale
Exchange of letters between Governor Wilson and Colonel George Harvey discusses the end of political advocacy. Harvey says he ceased endorsing Harvey’s nomination to ease embarrassment, while Wilson apologizes for unintentionally hurting a friend amid busy duties in Washington.
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Wilson-Harvey Exchange OF Letters
George Harvey
Wilson
Colonel Harvey
University Club
Knickerbocker Club
Washington
Wilson declines reply to Watterson statement
Gov. Woodrow Wilson says Col. Watterson's statement requires no comment and notes no further remark is needed. He expresses regret over an ended friendship, stating the dictated statement should stand as issued despite questions.
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Trenton
N. J
Watterson
Woodrow Wilson
Kentucky
Gasoline Mishap Injures Indiana Laborer at Home
In Connersville Indiana on January 30 John Dever a laborer dipped a washpan of gasoline mistaken for water from a tub where his daughter had been washing. He touched the gasoline to a hot stove causing a violent explosion that burned him severely though the house did not catch fire.
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Connersville
Ind
John Dever
Grace Reformed Sunday School Elects Officers
At Grace Reformed Church appointive board meeting Walter I F Close was chosen superintendent replacing Dr Zartman. L W Hills Rev A K Zartman asst superintendents Evan Williams secretary treasurer Abraham Jones asst secretary. Department officers named with Mrs A K Zartman and others. Laymen League to be hosted at parsonage. Ladies Aid holds all day sewing and chicken supper event.
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The
Grace Reformed Church
Walter IF. Close
L. W. Hills
A. K. Zartman
Evan Williams
Abraham Jones
W. F. Gross
Lulu Bitner
Bertha Bitner
Stella Bottger
Close
Dr. Zartman
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
Dedication of Laporte St Josephs School Draws Clergy
Rt Rev Herman J Alerding and Very Rev J H Oechtering will attend the February dedication ceremony for the new St Josephs Catholic school in Laporte. The event will be well attended from multiple cities with several invited clergy including Rev August Young of Garrett and Rev Father Cavanaugh of Notre Dame. The building will be consecrated by Bishop Alerding.
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Herman J. Alerding
J. H. Oechtering
St. Mary's Catholic Church
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Laporte
Father Oechtering
St. Joseph's Church
August Young
Garrett
Father Cavanaugh
Notre Dame University
Father Biegel
Elwood
Alerding
National Labor Leader Subpoena Questioned in Inquiry
Federal grand jurors interrogate labor leaders over subpoenas and possible witnesses. Samuel Gompers not yet subpoenaed, Morrison named as a required witness. Investigation extends into American Federation of Labor finances after J J McNamara arrest and bridge iron workers accounts.
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Labor
Samuel Gompers
Federation
Mr. Miller
Miller
Gompers
Morrison
American Federation of Labor
J. J. McNamara
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
McNamara
Mrs Margaret Dehner Dies of Pneumonia at Fort Wayne Home
Mrs Margaret Dehner wife of Joseph Dehner died Tuesday night at 8 15 at the family residence 720 Van Buren street from pneumonia She had been ill a week and had lived in Fort Wayne since last November after moving from farming life The deceased was a devout Catholic member of St Pauls church and active in Rosary Altar and School societies and the Sacred Heart league Survivors include husband five sons Earl Henry and John in Wayne township Leonard and Joseph Jr in Pleasant township Eugene at home four daughters Mrs T E O Connor Fowler Mrs Helen Burns and Mrs Irvin Vaughn of Indianapolis and Loretta at home one sister Miss Catherine Horney Earl Park Ind and one brother Joseph Horney Clair City Mich
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Margaret Dehner
Joseph Dehner
van Buren Street
Rosary
Sacred Heart League
Henry
John
Wayne Township
Leonard
Joseph
Pleasant Township
Eugene
T. E. O'Connor
Fowler
Helen Burns
Irvin Vaughn
Indianapolis
Loretta
Catherine Horney
Earl Park
Ind
Joseph Horney
Clair City
Mich
Mrs Barbara Keefer 78 dies at home in city
Mrs Barbara Keefer aged 78 wife of John Keefer died Tuesday afternoon at 4 15 o clock at the family residence 3208 Lafayette street of infirmities of age She is survived by her husband two daughters Mrs Jacob Hasbauch and Mrs S Votre one son Philip Sandford and eight grandchildren all of this city
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Barbara Keefer
John Keefer
Lafayette Street
Jacob Hasbauch
S. Votre
Philip Sandford
Natal Statistics Births Listed by Local Families
Born to Mr and Mrs William Stock man 724 Lawton place a son. Born to Mr and Mrs E H Wescha 2311 New Haven avenue a daughter. Born to Mr and Mrs C H Walsh 2328 Oliver street a son. Born to Mr and Mrs C M Chambers 422 West Jefferson street a daughter.
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William Stockman
Lawton Place
New Haven, Avenue
C. H. Walsh
Oliver Street
C. M. Chambers
West Jefferson «Street
Police Court Session Brings Tears and Fines
Mike Koehler sobbed through a city court appearance after arrest for disorderly conduct. he paid 5 dollars fine plus costs for a 15 dollar claim. Other defendants included Sam Reed who skinned his nose after a fall from liquor and several intoxication cases with fines. Oscar Lewis had child support payments continued to March 1 and Walter Engleson was released on indefinite continuance after abandoning a wagon and taking 16 dollars.
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Mike Koehler
J. Frank Mungovan
Mike
Michael
Fry
Sam Reed
Decatur
John Quinn
Joe Rivers
William Morgan
Broadway
John Hogan
George Taylor
Oscar Lewis
Beans Crawford
Louis McCausland
Walter Engleson
Brandeis Attacks Steel Trust Over Worker Poverty
Louis D. Brandeis told the steel trust hearing that 60 percent of United States Steel workers in the Pittsburgh area earn less than the required bare subsistence for a family of five. He cited a $768 annual cost of living and argued the firm has extracted $650 million in excess profits over ten years. A stockholder committee announced a plan to address worker relief as the hearing adjourned.
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Washington
United States Steel Corporation
Pittsburg
Steel Trust
Louis D. Brandeis
Associated Charities of
D. A. Reed
Steel Corporation
Mr. Brandeis
Brandeis
Reed
St Pauls Catholic Church reports solid 1911 finances
The annual report read by Rev. H F Jos Kroll shows total income of 8515 85 and expenditures of 8274 70 with a 241 05 balance. Eight thousand seven hundred fifty dollars is invested and expected to rise to 10000 by year end. Plans for a new school hall at 16000 to 17000 are announced with funds to be raised before starting. Building to replace the current hall may occur on the existing site once funding is secure.
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St. Paul’s Catholic Church
H. F Jos. Kroll
Kroll
Taft Arrives in Columbus for Ohio Visit and Speeches
President Taft arrived in Columbus from Cleveland at 7 40 this morning and will remain until tomorrow. He will deliver four speeches and attend the dedication of the new post office. A public reception, luncheon, and the McKinley day banquet are on the schedule with a stop in Akron tomorrow night. The president, still nursing a cold, will be advised by Dr. Rhoades and the engagements are expected to proceed.
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Columbus
Taft
Cleveland
Columbus Barracks
National Guard
Columbus Chamber of Commerce
Ohio
Akron
Akron Board of Trade
Thomas L. Rhoades
President Taft Suffering Only a Heavy Cold
The president is simply suffering with a heavy cold, says Dr. Rhoades. Officials say reports of pneumonia are unfounded and his condition is the same as when he left Washington, with hoarseness worsened by tobacco smoke in a hall.
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Dr. Rhoades
Washington
Taft
Awful Conditions Rule in Mukden
A letter from a Mukden missionary reports systematic raids on homes of prominent suspected revolutionaries, with assassinations and abductions of wives and daughters. It warns of mounted brigands robbing travelers, demanding ransom, and local calls for foreign intervention as viceroy Chao Erh-Hsun tightens control using brigand bands.
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Pekin
Mukden
Revolutionary Party
Urcin
Manchuria
Chao Erh-Feng
Sze-Chuan
Ching Fu
Chao Erh-Hsun
Bomb throwing at Tien Tsin targets officials homes
Bombs were thrown early this morning at the residences of the viceroy and the commanding general in Tien Tsin. The attempts failed to destroy the houses or harm occupants including several officials. Reports say arrests were made and the would-be assassins are among the prisoners.
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London
Tien Tsin
Disputch
Foley Kidney Pills Endorsed By Bri Men Ga Sufferer
A Bri men Georgia user, J. T. Shelnut, reports Foley Kidney Pills gave greater relief than other medicines and fully recommends them for kidney and bladder trouble. The ad claims the pills will cure any case within medical reach, offered by Dr rv Drug Co.
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J. T. Shelnut
Brimen
Rv Drug Co
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Wolter
Albert W. Wolter
Court of Appeals
Fith Wheeler
Marely 21
Walter
Mast 75Th Street
New York City
Ruth Wheeler
Wheeler
Fred Abner
Abner
Court of Appeal
Frank Kircher
Democrats
Fruit Growers’ Program
Allen County Horticulturists
Old Fort Grounds
Sophia Stellhorn
Abdul Bonaoum
Weekly
Harvey
Governor Wilson
Francis Burgess
Wabash
Mr. Burgess
Mr. Urges
Dinning
Perthshire
Scotland
America
Dunkirk
N. Y
Pennsylvania
W. F. Close
Sunday School of Grace Reformed
Mrs. Zartman
Bishop Alerding
National Labor
Keefer
Natal Statistics
M. Koehler
FOLEY
Klaehn & Melching
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