Million Dollar Vigo County Power Plant Planned
Indianapolis July 18 A million dollar company to build a power plant in Vigo county and transmit electricity to Indianapolis by wire for power and lighting is being formed by Frank M Fauvre a leading city capitalist. Articles of incorporation will be filed soon. The plant will be near Seelyville beside Fauvre coal mine to save coal transport costs and cutting rates.
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Indianapolis
Vigo County
Frank M. Fauvre
Seelyville
Council Approves All Board Contracts Amid Debate
At a special meeting the city council approved contracts from Mc Bride Electrical of St Paul and P K Engineering of St Louis with no opposition, while Fort Wayne Electric Works, Alphonse Custodis Chimney Construction, and Moellering Construction passed. Councilman Henry led the challenge citing boiler concerns and bid fairness. The final vote on each ordinance proceeded party-line with no bidder debate.
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J. M. Henry
Board of Public Works
McBride Electrical Company
St. Paul
P K Engineering Company
St. Louis
Fort Wayne
Oswego
Mich
Bronson
P K
Cook
Nathan Cohn
Johnson
Bayer
Ford
Kinder
McBride
Henry
Capt
Harrieon
Rodenbeck
New Marshal for Woodburn Named After Croy Murder
John Baker appointed as successor to Columbus Croy the Woodburn marshal murdered earlier. Baker described as courageous and will lead the bloodhounds kept for the town to pursue suspects. The $2 195 reward for the murderers remains in effect, according to Woodburn resident William Gearnhart.
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John Baker
Columbus Croy
Marshal Croy
Woodburn
Baker
William ‘Gearnhart
Allen County Loan Association Elects Officers and Directors
The Allen County Loan and Savings association met Wednesday night to report on the organization’s affairs. The officers and a board of directors were chosen, with the group described as in a prosperous state.
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Allen
Igs
Flood Wreaks Havoc Across Pennsylvania and Ohio
Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia flood rains last twenty four hours cause river and stream overflows. Bridges washed away tracks damaged and electric plants knocked out leaving hundreds homeless. In Pittsburgh area rivers rose five feet. West Virginia towns Grafton Rowlesburg and Tunnelton submerged with property losses near a quarter million dollars. Mary Ballard’s home wrecked and three children drowned in W V. no local fatalities reported yet.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Maryland
Coal and Iron
Tucker
Barber
Dry Fork
Baltimore and Ohio
Tygart’s
Grafton
Rowlesburg
Tunnelton
Elkins
McCombs
W. Va
Mary Ballard
Monongahela
Floods Ravage Newburg Area Causing Over Half Million in Damage
Storms, cloudbursts, and floods last night in Newburg and the Cheat river valley of Preston county caused more than 500000 in damage. Homes washed away, B&O main line out of service, and telegraph lines down. In Fairmont the Monongahela is high with property moved. B&O tracks there suffer minor damage.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Newburg
Cheat River Valley
Preston County
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Fairmont
Monongahela River
Baltimore and Ohio
New Bridge Swept Away on Monongahela River
A sudden river rise at Monessen floods the Monongahela night wrecking the new bridge between Monessen and Charleroi. The false work is swept away and losses are placed at about 100000 dollars.
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Monessen
Monongahela
Here
Charleroi
Miss Nellie Castle Ends Life in Washington
Washington dispatches report Nellie Castle 22 of Fort Wayne was found dead in her room in Washington D C with gas escaping from an open jet above her bed. The door was locked and windows closed a testament to Corinthians I and a stamped letter to Earl Rice were found nearby.
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Washington, D. C
Nellie Castle
Fort Wayne
Corinthians I
Earl Rice
Adamstown
Murderer Still At Large In Kansas Train Hold Up
Gherryvale, July 17. C J Brown, a 23 year old harvest hand, was shot and killed by a robber after he and Otis Taylor, 22, were held up on a freight train. Taylor, believed wounded, from Posey Illinois, was taken to Independence for surgery amid uncertain condition.
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Gherryvale
Kan
C. J. Brown
Brown
Poplar “Blatt
Otis Taylor
Harvest
Posey
Taylor
Independence
Death by Own Action on Wabash River in Terre Haute
Harry Brokaw a 27 year old hotel worker from Indianapolis drowned after leaping from the West End of the Big Four bridge in Terre Haute. He refused rescue, struck a would be rescuer, and disappeared in water more than forty feet deep. his body was recovered at 3:30 PM. He had been despondent over a romantic rejection and had a habit of visiting the Y M C A pool though unable to swim.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Harry Brokaw
Wabash
Brokaw
Indianapolis
Muncie
Sam Martin
Bud Powell
Logan Cambran
Death of Fort Wayne man shocks family a year after leaving city
Telegraph confirms the death of Harry Brokaw, about twenty five, son of Robert H. Brokaw of Indianapolis. He left Fort Wayne a year ago and previously worked at hotels including Terre Haute House. An epileptic history is noted. cause of death remains uncertain. Surviving relatives include parents in Indianapolis, a sister in Peru, and brothers Leonard and Frank in Fort Wayne. The body location and burial plans are unsettled as relatives travel to Indianapolis for arrangements.
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Leonard Brokaw
Fort Wayne
Robert H. Brokaw
Indianapolis
J. Gebhart
Peru
Leonard
Frank Brokaw
Terre Haute
Harry
Missouri
Creditors Seek Giuffre In Chicago After Fruit Firm Closure
Creditors seek Fred G. Giuffre of 221 East Columbia after his wholesale fruit business Giuffre Co shuts doors. About $4,000 in liabilities, with out-of-town creditors alleging Giuffre bought letoning and pecans. Giuffre reportedly left the city several days ago and is said to be in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred G. Giuffre
East
Columbia Street
Giuffre
Chicago
Lindemuth Named to Represent Allen County at Tax Board
George W. Lindemuth was selected by county commissioners to appear before the state tax commission in Indianapolis on July 23 as Allen County's representative. His intimate knowledge of local values and duties positions him for the task.
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George W. Lindemuth
State Tax Commission
Indianapolis
Allen County
Lindemuth
Boy Drowns While Swimming in Monroeville Creek
John Hay an 11 year old boy, son of Adam Hay of Monroeville, drowned in Flat Rock creek near Monroeville while swimming with companions. The water was eight feet deep after rains. He sank after straying beyond his depth and was not recovered by late afternoon as residents searched the area.
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John Hay
Flat Rock Creek
Monroeville
Adam Hay
Hay
Clyde Taylor
Mildstream
Boy John Hay Drowns. Body Recovered at Monroeville
After an eight hour search, the body of eleven year old John Hay was dragged from Flat Rock creek at Monroeville. Coroner Stults held an inquest at Mogreeville. verdict ruled accidental drowning.
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John Hay
Monroeville
Flat Rock Creek
Stults
Mogreeville
County Board Finishes Tax Valuation Work in County
County board of equalization completed their duties Wednesday with Auditor G W Lindemuth noting about two million in bank assessments were added to tax duplicates. The board faced heavy land and lot valuation tasks and heard many complaints of overvaluation on improvements. Members include Lindemuth Funk Eggemann Harding and Schroeder with $135 per member pay, except Eggemann due to assessor duties.
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County Board of Equalization
George W. Lindemuth
Lindemuth
G. W. Lindemuth
Jacob Funk
William Eggemann
D. L. Harding
William Schroeder
Mr. Eggemann
Bluffton Man Arrested in Attempted Criminal Assault
Carl Le May, 28, of Bluffton Indiana, was arrested on July 17 for allegedly attempting to abduct and assault 20 year old Mabel Metts near her home. The accused, bonded at $500, denied the charge as details describe choking and threats during the incident.
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Bluffton
Ihd
Carl le May
Mabel Metts
Jessé Metts
Miss Metts
le May
Marshal Carlisle
LeMay
Elliott 18 Secretary at smesting of the members
A terse note records Elliott as secretary amid a smesting of the members, with the brief entry indicating internal proceedings and oversight.
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Elliott
Dr Pierce's Medicines Promoted With Medical Claims
An advertisement extols the Golden Medical Discovery and Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy claiming cures for stomach and other digestive ailments. It touts alcohol free formulas using glycerine, promises free booklets with medical endorsements, and offers free copies of Common Sense Medical Adviser by mail from Buffalo New York.
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Corbett
Scientiae
Dr. Fierce
Seredize
Pis
R.V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
J. Freres
Pieret Ag
Burglars Hit Indiana Bicycle Store on Washington Boulevard
Burglars broke a rear window pane at Indiana Bicycle and Supply on Washington Boulevard, stealing goods valued at about 26 to 31 dollars plus 25 cents in pennies. Items included a coaster brake worth 5 dollars, carbon lamps, tires, knives, and battery testers. An attempt to loosen putty failed. local youths are suspected and police investigate.
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Indiana Bicycle and Supply Company
Washington Boulevard
Lau Block
Fires at Eckart packing plant and Barn on East Wayne
Three alarms sounded Wednesday night as a watchman unwittingly sparked a fire at the Eckart packing plant while drawing gasoline from a tank. Fire teams fought the blaze, then a haymow fire at Christ Walda’s barn at 1209 East Wayne Street caused roof damage and $250 loss with suspected arson.
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Eckart Packing Plant
Scrall
Christ. Walda
East Wayne Street
Water Works Debt to State in Two Installments
The Water Works Department of the city paid the State of Indiana the total indebtedness tied to water mains laid to the Indiana school district before annexation. The amount was 3954.59 dollars, with state demand arising at annexation. The Board of Public Works arranged payment in two installments. Mrs. Balle resides at boulevard West.
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Waterworks Department
State of
Indiana
Indiana School
Lmits
Board of
Publé Works
Trunk Robbery Threatens Police in Syrian Case
Police fear a trunk theft at Abraham Azzar’s home 137 Lafayette Street after three trunks were rifled and about 100 dollars plus certificates of deposit valued around 400 dollars were taken. Detective Lenz reports little progress as neighbors hint at suspects A. Pollack and a companion arrested. officials remain unable to confirm a robbery.
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Abraham Azzar
Lafayette Street
Lenz
A. Pollack
Measles Tops Indiana Disease List in June Bulletin
Indiana health bulletin notes measles dominant in June 1907 with 119 smallpox cases up from last year and tuberculosis deaths at 343. Diphtheria deaths total 2504 nationwide, infant deaths 312, city rates higher in Indianapolis at 13.1. Cancer 118 deaths, violence 184. Sickness overall about 4 percent higher than June last year.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
State Board of Health
St. Joseph
Fort Wayne
Evansville
Terre Haute
Anderson
Muncie
South Bend
Ralston Says He Might Accept Gov Nomination
Indianapolis July 18 Samuel M Ralston of Lebanon modified his withdrawal stance stating he would not refuse the nomination though not actively seeking it. He earlier announced he would not enter the race and cited friends who would support him and other candidates for governor.
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the Sentinel
Indianapolis
Samuel M. Ralston
Lebanon
Hedi
Dr Miles Nervine Endorsed By Customer From Lewistown
A Lewistown Pennsylvania woman credits Dr Miles Nervine and Dr Miles Heart Cure with restoring energy and health after nerve ailments. She reports regained ability to eat sleep work and dress and notes the druggist guarantees benefits with refunds if the first bottle fails. Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
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Miles
Anna R. Felmer
Lewistown
Ralston Withdraws From Indiana Governor Race
Indiana governor hopeful James Ralston announces he will not seek re nomination for personal reasons and steps aside with good wishes for his party. Rumor says Dan W Simms of Lafayette may be the new candidate for governor, aligning with the Taggart wing.
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Ralston
Taggart
Democratic Party
Indiana
Mr. Ralston
Dan W. Simms
Lafayette
Henderson Held Under Bond For Grand Larceny
Fred Henderson arrested at Bluffton and brought to Fort Wayne by Detective Charles Lenz was held on a 500 bond in city court on an affidavit charging him with robbing James A. Reilly’s West Washington boulevard residence. Accomplice William LeMay confessed to the trunk theft and watch sale in Huntington. LeMay, employed by Phoenix Screen and Awning, faces further charges if convicted. Henderson denied the intoxication charge against Charlie Hix, who was fined for public intoxication after a prior alcohol-related incident.
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Fred Henderson
Bluffton
Fort Wayne
Charles Lenz
James A. Reilly
West Washington Boulevard
Cart
William LeMay
Henderson
LeMay
Reilly House
Huntington
Lenz
Loraine
Reilly
Phoenix Screen and Awning Company
Mr. Reilly
Chief Ankenbruck
Madison
Lafayette
LeMay Held on Criminal Assault Charge in Indiana
Briffton, Ind. July 18 Carl LeMay arraigned on criminal assault, held under $1200 bond. in default he jailed. Complaining witness Mabel Metts testified. minimal evidence offered beyond yesterday's report.
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the Sentinel
Briffton
Ind
Carl LeMay
Mabel Metts
LeMay
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Capitol
Council
Loan Association
Miss Castle
Washington
Kaneas
Ft. Wayne
Wholesale Fruit
Win
Boy
BOARD
Eckart
Sim. Ralston Hedges
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart, Ind
Eix
Johnston
Charlies Hix
Clinton
Main
Barr
Hix
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