Aged man dies after ingesting carbolic acid
August Hummel, about seventy five, swallowed half an ounce of carbolic acid Friday afternoon near Calhoun street in Fort Wayne. He died shortly after at Hope hospital, with coroner’s inquiry likely to cite illness-related dependency. He had sought medical aid via Township Trustee Gearin after requesting help from authorities. Police note he had previously attempted to drink acid but was stopped at Zoeller & Merz saloon.
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Hummel
Hope Hospital
New Haven
Fort Wayne
Board of Trade
Calhoun Street
Transfer Corner
Charles Niebergall
Wagner Drug Store
Schellmann
Ulmer
Hummell
William Etzold
Cornelius Gearin
Hummels
Louis Schlaudroff
Zoeller & Merz
Louis Merz
Randall Talks of Interurban Line at Nappanee
P A Randall spoke to Nappanee citizens on an Fort Wayne South Bend electric line section from Nappanee to Syracuse. He outlined stock subscriptions instead of subsidies and suggested Chicago bonding houses would back bonds. Elkhart opposition and a pressure message to delay were noted as Nappanee pushes ahead.
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Fort Wayne
South Bend
P. A. Dall
Nappanee
Randall
H. A. Wallace
Chicago
Syracuse
Elkhart
Pikhart
Salvation Army Outing Aimed at Helping Poor Citizens
The Salvation Army plans a citywide outing for the poor with boxes in stores and kettles on streets inviting donations. Bees Laxative Cough Syrup is advertised for quick relief of coughs and colds and is sold by Rhoades.
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Salvation Army
Rhoades
Wagon and horse plunge into St Marys river near West Main bridge
George Schlebecker a city teamster lost control of a rubbish wagon as the bank near the West Main street bridge gave way. The wagon and horse and man toppled into the river with the cart resting in four feet of water. No serious injuries occurred though the horse was bruised.
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West Main Street
George Schlebecker
St. Mary’s River
Schlebecker
Wisconsin Seeks Indiana Leader Rev A G Humphrey
Rumor in Fort Wayne says Reverend A G Humphrey Indiana Anti Saloon League state superintendent will resign to lead temperance work in Wisconsin. He arrived in Indiana from Ohio three years ago and has driven major gains for the cause. Wisconsin has made its third offer as talks intensify amid frequent visits by Humphrey to Fort Wayne.
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Wisconsin
Rev
Humphrey
Fort Wayne
A. G. Humphrey
Indiana
Ohio
Louisiana
Kentucky
Ladies Vote Thanks For G A R Donation
Lion S Bass presides as the W R C members thank the G A R encampment executive committee for donated funds. Four applicants elected to membership and another application received. Social at Mrs Otto netted 7 dollars. The corps plan a July 25 sewing meeting at Mrs Gay 440 Bass Street.
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Lion S. Bass W. R. C
Sullivan Receives Pastorate. Hoff Joins Cathedral Staff
Rev. W. D. Sullivan moved from Fort Wayne to Lagro to lead St. Patrick's church after a transfer by Rt. Rev. Bishop Alerding. Rev. Father Hoff arrived from Logansport to assist at the Cathedral under Rev. P. F. Roche.
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W. D. Sullivan
St. Patrick’s Church
Lagro
Alerding
Father Sullivan
Fort Wayne
William Hoff
Logansport
P. F. Roche
Ohio harvest three weeks late in 1928 season
Wheat oats and rye harvest across central Ohio is three weeks late due to a backward season. Farmers seek farm hands in Columbus with a demand for general labor. single men preferred, according to the governor’s secretary Flickinger.
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Columbus
Ohio
Flickinger
Hartman Cace Discharged in Police Court Case
Hartman a young boy was arraigned in police court on a charge of throwing Iye into the face of a son of Officer James Smith. The matter was settled with Hartman’s father paying the doctor bills and the case was dismissed. Dades Little Liver Pills advertised. Chester Gerardot and Lida Mose, both Jefferson township residents, were married by Justice Michael Tancey and will reside in Jefferson township. Hon. L. V. Ulrey traveled from Canada to California to inspect mining prospects and will visit Old Mexico for other ventures. Redeemer English Lutheran church plans a Sunday school picnic at Swinney park on July 24 with supper from 6 to 8.
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Wm. Hartman
Iye
James Smith
Hartman
Young Smith
Chester Gerardot
Jefferson Township
Lida Mose
Michael Tancey
L. V. Ulrey
City
Canada
California
Old Mexico
Redeemer English Lutheran Church
Swinney Park
Allen's Foot-Base Promises Quick Foot Comfort
An old ad touts Allen's Foot-Base powder curing ematting and bunions, easing nerves and painful feet. It claims better shoes fit and relief from callous and aches, urging readers to buy at Bee Stores or druggists for 25 cents in stamps.
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Allen
le Roy
Judges Have Rate Law in Hand in Philly Suit
In Philadelphia common pleas court Judges Willson and Audenreich heard the Pennsylvan ia Railroad Company suit to restrain the city and county from enforcing the two cent a mile fare law set to take effect October 1. John G. Johnson argued for the railroad. City Solicitor J. Howard Gendell and Attorney General M Hampden Todd argued for city and county. Each side had an hour. A decision is expected soon to allow an appeal to the Pennsylvania supreme court.
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Philadelphia
Willson and Audenreich
Common Pleas Court
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
John G. Johnson
J. Howard Gendell
M. Hampden Todd
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Lincoln Railway Commissioner backs state control over railroads
Lincoln Neb July 13 Railway Commissioner H T Clarke Jr aligns with Jud son Harmon of Cincinnati and others who argue the states should deal with corporations without federal control. Clarke and Williams oppose presidential calls for federal oversight while supporting criminal prosecutions of top officials. Winnett backs a federal commission with one member per state and criminal action against offending corporation leaders.
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Lincoln
Neb
H. T. Clarke, Jr
Judson Harmon
Cincinnati
Clarke
Williams
Clarks
Winnett
Commission
Teachers Push for Higher Pay and Spelling Reform
The National Education Association meeting in Los Angeles adopts a platform backing better teacher salaries and endorsing simplified spelling. It praises increased teaching qualifications and rural high schools while urging peace and public reliance on citizen sentiment over military force.
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Los Angeles
Board of Trustees
National Educational Association
Rosevelt
Andrew Carnegie
Association
Tax Board Ends Session With Corporate Valuation Increase
Indianapolis observers report the state tax board adjourned after a July 13 appeal session showing a total rise in corporation property valuations from the previous year. The meeting concluded with no further hearings announced.
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the Sentinel
Indianapolis
State Tax Board
Funeral for August Kanne Held on Saturday
Funeral services for August Kanne were conducted Saturday at the home of a daughter on Pine Street. Rev. A. K. Zartman of Grace Reformed Church officiated after Kanne died by hanging in the police stationThursday night.
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August Kanne
Pine Street
A. K. Zartman
Grace Reformed Church
Alabama approves early closing law for saloons
In Montgomery Alabama on July 13 the anti saloon league triumphed as the senate passed the early closing bill and moved the liquor shipment ban from the adverse calendar Saloons in Montgomery Mobile and Birmingham must close at 9 PM In second class cities between 2500 and 25000 population closing time is 8 PM and under 2500 population 6 PM.
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Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
Anti-Saloon League
Senate
Prohibition
Mobile
Birmingham
Clites
Georgia liquor ban bill passes senate with 33 to 7 vote
Atlanta confidences report that the Hardman Covington bill prohibiting liquor sale and manufacture in Georgia after January 1, 1908 passed the Georgia senate by 33 votes in favor and seven against.
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Senate
Georgia
Georgia Senate
Teachers May Not Land Claim By Vacation Living
The Interior Department clarifies a Minnesota teacher case ruling that living on land only during vacations does not guarantee homestead entry. Acting Secretary Woodruff and Acting Commissioner Dennett warn that the decision applied to a four of five year occupancy in a non commutation case and should not be read as broad allowance. They caution teachers that relying on vacation occupancy can lead to disappointment and that the ruling is not final.
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Washington
Interior Department
Minnesota
Secretary of the Interior
Woodruff
Dennett
General Land Office
Gas Franchise Change Sows Kendallville Standoff
H G Keegan reported to Kendallville officials on behalf of Wayne Construction about installing an artificial gas plant within the city. Property owners oppose both a inside city site and nearby residences, prompting hopes for a franchise modification to pipe gas from Garrett or build a plant outside the city limits.
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Kendallville
H. G. Keegan
Wayne Construction Company
Keegan
Cluse
Garrett
Shaves Whiskers. 18 Banished in Macy Case
In Peru Indiana on July 4a R P Briggs was driven from his Macy home after his wife failed to recognize him once his beard was shaved for the first time since marching with Sherman from Atlanta to the sea. The barber accompanied Briggs and swore to his identity before the wife would leave.
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Peru
Ind
R. P. Briggs
Macy
Sherman
Atlanta
Briggs
Poe News and Social Notes From Hoagland Area
Fort Wayne president Rev N C Shirey gave a temperance talk at Poe M E church. Local visits include Miss Marie Spiegel, Joy Frick Defiance, and numerous Fort Wayne residents. Hoagland ball club falls to Echo 19 10, Poe defeats Fairview 13 3, regional social events noted. Urban Eckles chairs new Forte Wayne union firm Urban Eckles president R L Lewis manager of the Fort Wayne Collecting and Distributing agency.
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The
Sentinel
J Poe
Ind
N. C. Shirey
Fort Wayne
M. E
Shirey
Marie Spiegel
Ethel Snider
John Sterling
Hoagland
James Essig
George Shookman
Joy Frick
Morris
Roehner
Grand Rapids
William Lahrman
Frank Heckber
Joseph Frick
Defiance
Decatur
John Essig
John Frye
Tennessee
Levi Griffith
Hoagland Ball Club
Echo
Shockman
Mcintosh
Adame
Henline
McKay
Hamilton Corvill
Simon Somers
Sarah Miller
Mace Shookman
Olen Shookman
Wendel
Violet Roberts
Man Roberts
Alva Hadley
Neal Crawl
Poe
Fairview
Emerick
Erne
Houk
Monty
Will Creep
Oklahoma
Clearence Szisk
John Lipes
Preston Snider
Will Spiegel
Paul and
Edward
Libby Felgar
Clara Heckard
John Mercer
Robert Mercer
Jane van Horn
Viola Ake
Cancer Cured By Fifty Minute Home Method Claims Fort Wayne Cure
Advertised medical claim by Dr. Charles Zimmerman of Fort Wayne Indiana promising cures for cancer asthma catarrh lungs dropsy kidneys bladder and sexual disorders with a sixty minute operation and a facial blemish service. The notice targets residents and urges people to seek consultation at Morrison Street Fort Wayne.
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Fort Wayne
Peace Talks Affirm Strong Japan America Ties
Secretary Loeb reports a lengthy discussion between President and Admiral Yamamoto confirming the good understanding and friendliness between Japan and the United States. The admiral's party tours shipyards in Philadelphia and Camden then sightings in New York before theater, Gov Island lunch, Boston visit, and return toward Seattle for Japan on July 23. Also noted is a Food and Drugs Act guarantee for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
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Loeb
Baron Yamamoto
Aoki
Admiral Yamamoto
Philadelphia
Cramps
Camden Yards
New York
Gen. Grant
Governor’s Island
Boston
Montreal
Seattle
Japan
Sour-faced teacher loses position for grim demeanor
A school board dismissed a manual training instructor named Darrow citing his reputation for never smiling. While acknowledging his ability, members said his dour manner made him unpleasant to students and staff, and vowed to hire only sunnier teachers.
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Darrow
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Rhoads Drugstore
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