Slew Young Bride Then William Norwalt Committed Death
A double tragedy on Columbia Street unfolded as William Norwalt, a young man, walked Calhoun Street multiple times without showing panic. He visited his father on Harrison Street, handed over his watch money and a note claiming he would not be in the city the next morning. The note directs where his clothing is found.
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William Norwalt
Columbia Street
Calhoun Street
Harrison Street
Norwalt
Garrett
Secret
Double tragedy as William Norwalt kills wife then ends life
In a Columbus Street dooryard tragedy William Norwalt a 26 year old barber shot his wife Ella Langer 18 died instantly then killed himself. Police moved the bodies to Peltier's undertakers while neighbors recalled long quarrels and Norwalt's threats.
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William F. Norwalk
Frank Langer
East Columbus Street
Frank Street
Daniel Dingman
Norwalt
Rest At Linden Wood For Norwalt Couple
Funeral services for Mr and Mrs William Norwalt, victims of a Wednesday night tragedy on East Columbia street, were held this afternoon. Crowds gathered at Peltier undertaking rooms as the long, solemn procession moved to Lindenwood Cemetery where the couple lay side by side in identical plain caskets. A brief burial service concluded the sorrowful chapter.
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Peltier
Barnett
William Norwalt
East Columbia Street
Lindenwood
Peltier Undertaking Rooms
Mr. Norwalt
James Mr. Henry Returns from Chi
A well known contractor named James Mr. Henry has returned from Chicago with unspecified details. The fragment notes his visit and identity but provides no further context or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mr. Henry
Chi
The June Brides and Several Notable Weddings
Miss Belle Geake married Tom Snook last Wednesday in a small ceremony officiated by Rev. J. S. Ainslie. The couple planned a trip to Cleveland and down the St. Lawrence river after a brief home life. Mrs. Snook, a former Clay school teacher, and Mr. Snook, a contractor, are described as prominent and well regarded. Also united were Miss Mary Herber and Nicholas J. Roth at St. Peter’s Church with about fifty guests attending the breakfast at Mrs. Henristta Herber’s home. James B. White wed Miss Elizabeth E. Thompson in an evening ceremony. they will reside on East Wayne Street. Minnie Wood married Joseph Appel in New York City and will live in Germantown Philadelphia.
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Norwalt
Frank Lunger
Lunger
Garrett
William Norwalt
Ella Langer
John A. Garrell
Ossian
Harrison Street
Walnut Street
Woorwalt
Frank Purcell
Main Street
New Aveline
Drummond
Fairfield Avenue
Thomas Snook
Belle Geake
J. S. Ainslie
Plymouth Church
Minnie Geake
Lachlin
Snook
Cleveland
St. Lawrence River
Labor Day plans advance for city celebration
The Trades and Labor council committees report progress toward a large Labor Day event with national and local speakers, an ambitious parade, and an ice cream social at the market place. The parade aims for a record industrial showcase, with merchants and manufacturers invited to participate. the weekly meeting shifts to Friday due to a national holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades and Labor Council
Committee On Social
Market Place
Eastern capitalists back Decatur to New Haven rail plan
L B McTihenny of Dayton, representing eastern investors, visits Fort Wayne area to push a route from Decatur to New Haven via Monroeville. He tours the proposed line with W S O Rourke of the Maumee Valley company and plans a recommendation to adopt the new, more desirable route at a forthcoming meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
The
Sentinel
Fort Wayne
New Haven
Monroeville
L. B. McTihenny
Dayton
W. S. O'Rourke
Maumee Valley Company
Net
No Saloons Planned in Roanoke After License Vote
In Roanoke Huntington county a voluntary remonstrance signed by over 300 Jackson township residents was filed with county commissioners opposing a saloon license for T. H. Pickle. The document states a majority of voters favor prohibiting the license.
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Roanoke
Huntington County
Allen County
Jackson Township
T. H. Pickle
Saloons to End Here as License Renewals In Roanoke
An Roanoke organization states the same course will continue as saloonkeepers apply for license renewals. The article notes that soon there will be no saloons in Roanoke.
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Roanoke
A Boy's Heroism in Fire Rescue
Muncie Indiana June 28 Harry Turner ten years old son of a police captain saved his six year old sister from a fire at home. While playing with candles her apron caught fire and her dress was in flames. He tore the burning garments from her with his bare hands and was badly burned himself though both injuries are severe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Harry Turner
Title Guarantee Company Aims at Fort Wayne Expansion
Warsaw broker S B Frazier visited Fort Wayne last week to gauge interest in forming a title guarantee firm serving Allen Kosciusko and Whitley counties. The plan envisions a stock company with about 50 000 capital that would insure titles against defects not shown in ordinary abstracts, with attorneys inspecting titles and the company guaranteeing the results. Frazier, an abstract man and former U S clerk, seeks strong Fort Wayne backing for the venture.
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S. B. Frazier
Warsaw
Fort Wayne
Frazier
United States Court
Two Damages Settled In Sleepy Bluffton Ticket Case
The Lake Erie and Western settled two damage suits by paying $30 to each plaintiff. Otis E. Shaffer and Charles D. Hesler missing Bluffton tickets at Kingsland station April 15 tried to ride without tickets, refused extra fare, were put off, then filed suits for damages.
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Lake Erie and Western
Otis E. Shaffer
Charles D. Hesler
Kingsland
Bluffton
Fort Wayne Courthouse Tours Draw Excursionists
Scores of visitors from an outing on the Findlay railway were admitted to tour the Allen county courthouse, praised as one of the country’s finest structures, after meeting with the commissioners.
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Allen County Court House
Fort Wayne
Findlay Railway
Teddy uniforms to be made for Republican clubs
S. M. Foster will soon start producing rough rider uniforms for Republican clubs to wear during the coming campaign this fall. The movement is expanding nationwide and demand for the outfits is expected to be strong.
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S. M. Foster
Perrine Armstrong Lumber Co Incorporation Filed
Perrine Armstrong company, lumber dealers in Indianapolis, filed articles of incorporation today. Capital stock is 60000 dollars and incorporators include Van B Perrine of Fort Wayne and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Perrine-Armstrong Company
van B. Perrine
Fort Wayne
Conductor Hart Hurt After Erie Train Collision
Conductor C. B. McBride of the Wabash is severely injured and hospitalized in Peru after being struck by a train near a ce incident.
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C. B. McBride
The
Wabash
Peru
Bliss Wins Gouvernor Nomination After Nineteenth Ballot
Col A T Bliss of Saginaw won the Michigan Republican gubernatorial nomination on the nineteenth ballot at Grand Rapids after a long deadlock. The tally on the seventeenth showed Bliss 299 Ferry 249 Stearns 191 Osborn 26 Campbell 63, with a noon break to allow a compromise among factions.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Col. A. T. Bliss
Goveror
Col
A. T. Bliss
Saginaw
Bliss
Ferry
Stearns
Osborn
Cdonnel
Campbell
Prominent farmer fined for net fish catching
Joseph DeLagrange of ANen county was arraigned before Squire Huser for possessing a net used to catch fish. He admitted using it when his wife was ill. He paid a $32 fine, arguing the penalty was excessive for a few fish. Daisy Busher was arrested on a bench warrant for prostitution and jailed without bond of $100. She faced continued proceedings and a circuit court information filed by the prosecutor.
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Joseph DeLagrange
Anen County
Squire Huser
Mgr. DeLagrange
Justice Huser
DeLagrange
Daisy Busher
O'Rourke
For Sale two Riverview Farm properties near St. Joe river
The Hamilton national bank offers two farms once owned by Riverview Farm Co. The stock farm with McDonald thoroughbred facilities and the Cramer farm across the river near Robison Park sit on rich soil suitable for gardening. Terms favorable and accessible from the city. Charles McCulloch, President. Nearby residents report flood damage to corn from a recent cloudburst.
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Hamilton National Bank
Riverview Farm Company
McDonald
Robison Park
Cramer
St. Joe
Charles McCulloch
Pittsburg Blaze Kills One Fireman as Plant Burns
A Best Manufacturing machine shop in Pittsburg catches fire shortly after 6 AM causing about 400000 dollars in damage. One firefighter, David Williams, is killed by falling walls and eleven others are injured while three districts of the fire department fight the four story plant blaze.
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Pittsburg
Best Manufacturing Company
Twenty-fifth Street
David Williams
No. 15 Engine Company
Williams
West Penn Hospital
Northern Indiana Editors Plan Lake Erie Trip
The Northern Indiana Editorial Association votes to tour Lake Erie. Members meet at Sandusky on July 19 and visit Put-in-Bay Cleveland and Buffalo. The association includes all Indiana editors north of Indianapolis.
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Wabash
Ind
Northern Indiana
Lake Erie
Sandusky
Put-in-Bay
Cleveland
Buffalo
Indianapolis
Frost Hits South Dakota Wheat Crops
Grand Forks reports frost after heat and high winds. Wheat largely spared but some patches damaged as 5 am temps fell to 31. Drier weather persists with no rain promise. Southern and western areas saw brief showers that yielded little relief.
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Grand Forks
S. D
Dr James A Lomas Leaves Fort Wayne for Chicago Practice
Dr James A Lomas will remove to Chicago to practice his profession and is already packing. The move is seen as promising for his field and Fort Wayne friends regret his departure while wishing him success in his new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Lomas
Chicago
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Lewis Gibson
Gibson
L. J. Libbing & Co
East Main Street
Mr. Libbing
Futter
Aveline
Joseph A. Berger
Mr. Berger
West Main Street Bridge
Berger
West Main Street
Linden Wood
Miss Belle Geake
Tom
Title Guarantee Company
Hart
Col. Bliss
Michi
Mrs. Bushor
F.C. Peters Mae
Cern
Robert Edward
No. 25 Engine Company
Peter Tantlinger
George Slagle
Timothy Murphy
William Zipt
Ziegler
Cavanaugh
Captain McGuire
Harry Hart
George Prenter
Bert Lenox
South Dakota
DR. Lomas
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