Japan Appeals To Spirit Of Trade In Joint Meeting
Japanese chambers of commerce in Tokio issue a joint appeal to the American chamber, noting prejudice against Japanese residents in San Francisco and urging action to preserve trade ties. They also address President Roosevelt, calling for measures to prevent further abuses and protect bilateral commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers of Commerce
Mikado
Empire
American Chamber
Tokio
Chamber of Commerce
America
Japan
United States
Frou
Roosevelt
San Francisco
Commerce
No War With Home Telephone Company Fades
City administration and the Home Telephone Company reached an amicable settlement over the municipal lighting project after a conference among Manager Moellering and city engineers. Contracts for the electric lighting system are nearly signed and will go to the city council for approval. McBride Electrical plans sublets to Fort Wayne bidders. Owen Ford to lead work upon ratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Telephone Company
Moellering
Telephone Company
Ford
Board of Public Works
Vioe
Thelephone
McBride Electrical Company, J
Fort Wayne
McBride
Ginger Owen Ford
Embargo on Japanese Businesses Reported in San Francisco
A Tokyo dispatch says San Francisco authorities have embargoed Japanese for intelligence work and refused all licenses, limiting them to purely commercial activity. If confirmed, this would reinforce beliefs that anti Japanese sentiment there is racially motivated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
San Francisco
City eyes safe solution for overhead wires
The city awaits Engineer Ford's evaluation on how to remove dangerous wires from the thoroughfare. President J Levering Jones of the traction company is expected in July with a proposal to resolve the issue, aiming for a satisfactory adjustment to transfer lines off the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
J. Levering Jones
Traction Company
Central Union Denies Wabash Exit Rumor
El Taylor manager of Central Union Telephone company says reports that Bell would abandon Wabash are false. He explains a temporary transfer of local managers and Peru jurisdiction, but confirms the Wabash exchange remains in full operation and the company is expanding the field with new phones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Taylor
Central Union Telephone Company
Bell Company
Wabash
Taylor
Peru
Gas making topic fuels Plymouth club talk
T N Cage addresses the Plymouth Church Men's Club with an illustrated talk titled The Making of Gas. Kerr-Murray Manufacturing engineer T N Case demonstrates a small model gas plant and explains gas production step by step. Case predicts a tremendous future for the gas industry as its uses expand. The club quartet performed several numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. N. Cage
Plymouth Church
T. N. Case
Kerr-Murray Manufacturing Company
Plymouth Congregational Church
Case
Woman's Hope Hospital committee elects officers
The annual meeting at the hospital parlors Friday elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs W E Davis Vice President Mrs A K Zart man Secretary Mrs Anna Lowry Treasurer Mrs C B Fitch. Members attended in strong numbers and reports were presented. The committee plans extensive work to aid the hospital next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Hope Hospital Committee
W. E. Davis
A. K. Zartman
Mias Anna Lowry
C. B. Fitch
Lad Bitten by a Dog Injures Hand
A 10 year old boy, son of Iyman TM Cottee, was bitten by a dog. The incident left the boy with injuries to his hand and custody of the animal was subject to local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lad
Iyman
Cottee
Fort Wayne Gas Case: Judge Denies Injunction and Demurrer
Indianapolis June 29 Judge Anderson in the United States district court denied the motion for an injunction in the H C Paul receiver of Fort Wayne Gas Co versus the city of Fort Wayne and overruled the demurrer to the bill. The city must answer the first Monday in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Anderson
United States District
H. C. Paul
Fort Wayne
Paul
In Memory of Mrs Chapman at Winona Meeting
Memorial service held for Mrs J Wilbur Chapman who died in Warsaw Indiana Tribute current at her Winona home speakers included Dr F E Taylor Dr William Bieberwolf A P Fitt H W Stough Sol C Dickey D S Foy William Asher C T Schaeffer Ralph Morton and Dr Frank Granstaff Dr Chapman prepared a tribute read by Dr Granstaff Body sent to Albany New York for burial
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Warsaw
Ind
J. Wilbur Chapman
F. E. Taylor
Indianapolis
William E. Bieberwolf
Monticello
A. P. Fitt
The
Moody Institute
Chicago
H. W. Stough
Wheaton
State Tax Commissioner urges 10 percent Allen County valuation rise
Parks M. Martin, state tax commissioner, pressed the county board of review for at least a ten percent increase in Allen County lands and improvements. He warned the state tax board would act if not adopted, noting local assessments lag behind neighboring counties. The board has not acted, last having raised valuations by ten percent four years ago.
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Board of Review
County Board of Review
Parks M. Martin
Allen County
State Tax Board
Martin
State Board
Roanoke Branch Expands Knitting Operation
The Roanoke branch of Wayne Knitting mills reports sixteen newly shipped machines in operation and eight girls learning to run them. Three experienced workers and a Fort Wayne foreman supervise. Davidson, with forty years of experience, may be based in Roanoke when fully started.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Review
Roanoke
Wayne Knitting Mills
Fort Wayne
Davidson
Trolley Men Visit Hicksville on Fort Wayne Railroad Plan
Morgan promoters of the Fort Wayne Maysville and Bryan railroad met Hicksville citizens Thursday night. Visiting committee including Mr. Morgan from New York C M Pierce of Cleveland Hood and Zimmerman of Harlan and Attorney Hoffman of Fort Wayne outlined a plan asking ten thousand dollars from Hicksville township with payments at contract signing road half finished and final completion with rolling stock. They proposed a counter offer from locals and predicted the road could be built within eighteen months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicksville
Morgan
Fort Wayne, Maysville & Bryan
Bryan
Fort Wayne
Mr. Morgan
New York
C. M. Pierce
Cleveland
Hood
Zimmerman
Harlan
Attorney Hoffman
Hickeville
Harvard Freshman Win Leads Yale in Varsity Four at Thames
New London Conn June 28 Harvard won the freshmen eight by a length and a half while Yale took the varsity four by about ten lengths on the Thames. Harvard times 11 15 to Yale 11 19 in the freshman race and Yale 12 33 to Harvard 13 16 in the four oared event. Yale and Harvard trained crews raced upstream in smooth water with Harvard showing strength in the freshmen and Yale dominating the four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Conn
Harvard
Yale
Thames
Kennedy
Yele
Cambridge
Navy Yard
Crimson
Bolt Strikes Banner Pole Near President in Oyster Bay
Lightning struck and shattered a presidential banner pole located under 100 feet from the executive office in Oyster Bay yesterday afternoon. No injuries were reported. The pole displayed a large banner for President Roosevelt from his election campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
St Joe Athletic Club Plans New Club House and Boxing Drills
At a St Joe Athletic Club meeting the group approved a new club house on Griswold Avenue with an estimated cost around 3000 dollars. The club also announced a boxing series to feature top talent in late July or early August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joe Athletic Club
Griswold Avenue
Check Worker Fleeces Four Businesses In Brief Scam
A check-writer allegedly passed bad checks at Aurentz Bros and Seelig Bros grocers John Vordermark of the Berry cafe and Levy Brothers clothiers. He made small purchases, gave a check for payment, and collected cash as change before fleeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurentz Bros
Grocers
Seelig Bros
John Vordermark
Berry Cafe
Levy Brog
Clothiers
Fourth of July at Hoagland A E church
Hoagland A E church completes plans for a July Fourth celebration on the church lawn featuring an evening supper and two citizen parades led by the Hoagland band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoagland A. E. Church
Hoagland Band
Barkers Complain of the Express Companies
Washington reports a major interstate commerce commission filing by the American Bankers' Association under the new railroad rate law. It charges express firms with usurping banking prerogatives, using bank capital in their business, and leveraging interstate rail facilities to discriminate against regular banking operations, naming the Southern Express Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
American Bankers’ Association
United States
Southern Express Company
W R C Notes Memorial Service in Honor of Mrs Kickley
The Woman's Relief Corps met in regular session Friday night and held memorial services for departed sister Mrs Kickley. The family attended. Mrs Kintz praised her memory and recounted early order work. Four applications were reported and a gift from the G A R committee added to the general fund. A tea is planned at the Otto House on July 6. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Relief Corps
Kickley
Otto House
Certified To Higher Court In Daniel Cope Case
Daniel Cope local livery man arrested Friday for forging a $200 note on Christian Desk. He was arraigned Saturday in city court, waived preliminary examination, and the case was certified to the circuit court by Judge Skelton. Also mentioned are Thomas Dailey jailed after a drunken incident and John Smith released after a single prior trouble record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Cope
Christian
Cope
Skelton
Thomas Dailey
Rolling Mills
John Smith
Arcola
Grows Vineless Potatoes Baffles Greenfield Gardener
Greenfield Indiana June 29 Thomas O Macy a city gardener is growing Trish potatoes without vines. He notes a good crop under vineless hills with a poor stand above ground and suspects a new variety may arise. Beed will be saved and seed saved to start a new variety. It is suggested vineless potatoes could reduce potato bugs.
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Greenfield
Ind
Thomas 0. Macy
Mrs Bender Sprains Ankle After Sidewalk Fall
While walking Friday evening Mrs Bender of 731 Home Avenue slipped and severely sprained an ankle. Neighbors helped her into her home where she may stay a week or two. The note mentions Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup listed under the Foods and Drugs Act with June 30, 1506 serial number 1093.
Cancer Cure Claim Prompts Public Response
Fort Wayne residents, including well known locals, report four thousand cancer victims restored to health after a sixty minute operation described as twenty five years of continued success. The advertisement claims cures for cancer and a wide range of illnesses and invites those一家broken in health to seek treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ivins Welcomes Baby Daughter in East Wayne Street Home
Mr and Mrs Lee A Ivins of 424 East Wayne Street celebrate the birth of a baby girl on Saturday The Ivins family resides with the New Avelline hotel cigar stand owner noted as a well known local proprietor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee A. Ivins
East Wayne Street
Mr. Ivins
New
Aveline Hotel
Catholic Priest Named Assistant Pastor In City
Rev. Father Edward Munan served briefly as assistant pastor of the local Catholic church, during which time a purse valued at 9300 was reportedly given to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Mun.an
Catholic Church
Ben Hur Officials Elected in Court No 15 Meeting
At a Ben Hur Court No 15 gathering Friday evening officers for the next semi annual period were elected. Names listed include Past Chief W Kene, Chief W A Ferris, Judge Ethel Rhodes, Teacher Lydia Strawn, Keeper of Tribute Charles Asbury, Scribe W T Jeffries, Assistant John Ore, Captain William Brown, Gatekeepers and stewards with roles noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Kene
W. A. Ferris
Ethel ‘Rhodes
Teachar
Lydia
Strawn
Charles Asbuy
W.T. Jeffries
John Ore
William Brown
Guidite Ree Hickman
Inner Tee
Ffersan
Mi’ Usteian
Great Britain forms iron and steel alliance to challenge rivals
London reports a major joining of British iron and steel manufacturers to counter American and German competition. The combined capital exceeds 130 million dollars, with shareholders to be informed of all deals. Separately, Rt. Rev. Bishop Alerding visited his former classmate, Rev. W. A. Schnell, in Terre Haute, recalling St Meinrad's academy days.
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London
United States
Germany
Great Britain
England
Alerding
W. A. Schnell
Terre Haute
St. Meinrad’s Academy
Indiana
Setter Than Ever at Hicksville Driving Club Races
Hot finishes headline the Hicksville Driving Club events held July 17 18 19. Details note departures from Fort Wayne at 11 a m via Lake Shore or interurban to reach Hicksville in time for the races with a B and Q line connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicksville
Public Notice on Stone Road Petition in Allen County Indiana
A petition for re establishing a stone road in Monroe Township Allen County Indiana was filed June 22 1907 and will be considered July 10 1907 by the Board of County Commissioners. Petitions name survey route road width grading draining paving with stone to ten inches and declare a Rural Mail route over the entire distance and propose bonds of up to ten years to fund the project. Signatories include I W Taylor D W Taylor Wm Dickerson and many others. Auditor Nelson Youse James BE Taylor William Pancake J H Wormcastle P Reawn aye Bs arenes Sarah A Brown and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auditor's Office
Allen County
Indiana
Board of County Commissioners
State of Indiana
County of
Allen
Stone Road
Monroe Township
Honorable
Board of Commissioners
Towit
Monroeville
United States
Appointment of Administrator for Amelia Scherer Estate
Notice of appointment of ELI G. ANDERSON as administrator of the estate of Amelia Scherer, late of Allen County Indiana, deceased. The estate is alleged to be solvent. 8 wky 21.
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Amelia Scherer
Allen County
Indiana
Eli G. Anderson
Mondamin Dairy mark and trade dress certified
Notice records the Mondamin Dairy Company's registered marks on bottles and containers. It lists an ellipse with a triangle containing the Mondamin name and the phrases Pasteurized Milk and Cream and Mondamin Meadows with related graphics. The can marks read M. D. Co. and the document is sworn by Clerk Joseph N. Mason on June 17, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
Indiana
Allen County
Morton A. Philley
Morton V
Morton V. Philley
M. A. Philly
Joseph N. Mason
Wky
State of
Alien County
J. Gable & Sons
J. Gable & Sons Hill Top Dairy
Beal
Mondamin Dairy Company
Mondamin
Wianaie
Mondamin Meadows
M. D. Co
Notice of Unclaimed Freight and Baggage Sale
The Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway Company announces unclaimed freight and baggage held over a year at Grand Rapids warehouse. Items will be sold at public auction to the highest cash bidder starting August 20, 1907 at 10 a.m. Bidder must pay cash and remove items immediately. Signed by B. C. Leavenworth and L. General Passenger Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nd Rapids & Indiana Railway Company
Union Fireproof Storage Co
Pearl Street
Grand Rapids
County of Kert
Grand Rapids & Indianary. Company
B. C. Leavenworth
C. Tl
Mich
Gage
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Spirit OF
MR. Taylor
Central Union
Ned
Judge Anderson
Chapman
Harvard Freshmer
Bolt
President
Hoagland
Barkers
Express
Annie Gay
Lavon
Lee Ivins
BEN Hur
Court No. 18
Orini
Britain
I. W. Taylor
D. W._Taylor
Wm. Dickerson
Joseph Clemareney Krick
Isaac Barrone
Abiens Barrone
Q. I. Taylor
D. W. Miller Charles A. Nill
F. H. Casselman
Jacob Raber
O.P. Mitchell
Chas Valentine
A. Taylor
W. I. Bauserman
Frank D. Walters
James.a. Brown
Wm. Erwin J. W. Edwards
L. H. Edwards
M. A. Connolly
George Schaper
William Smith
Peter McArdle
J. H. Brown
O. Ly Freidline
Edward Finan
D. E. Whitney
Atte Leuenberge
BE. Lauenberger
Cullen B. Freidline Co
Bearman
John A. Schaab
Maurice Niezer
Wm. Marchland
John T. Sprague
John L. Freidline
H. R. Peckham
H. C. Davis
H. BE. Peckham
O. Raber
Joseph Z. Miller
Conrad Brouwer
J. Bremen
Sash B. Elliot Georg
W. A. Waterson Samuel
L. E. Wright
Charles Geyer
Rebecca Youse
Ella Walter
Mary A. Whitney
EB W. Lindemuth
Nelson Y Youse
James BE. Taylor
William Pancake
J. H. Wormcastle
P Reawn
Arenes
Sarah A. Brown
G. E. Pfeiffer
Southeastern
Colorado
J. A. Nye
Union Pacific Land Dept
Marquette S Building
Truetemper
Ft. Madison
Rae
Pethare'a & Tool
Avery
Marta Peat
Tosi
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