Heavy electric storm lashes Indiana lake region
A severe electric storm swept Noble, LaGrange, and Steuben counties in Indiana as Fort Wayne area resorters faced intense lightning and heavy rain. Lake James bore the epicenter with a generator fire at Angola cutting power to the lake. trains were reached by handcars and carriages. Rome City endured two heavy downpours, with lightning setting several nearby barns ablaze.
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Fort Wayne
Noble
Lagrange
Steuben
Lake James
Angola
Clear Lake
Lake George
Rome City
Rome
Lightning Strikes Kill Cattle and Sheep in Local Townships
Two head of cattle owned by George Bair in Eel River township and a sheep on John Spindler’s Milan township farm were killed by lightning on Friday afternoon. Milan township also reported the heaviest rainfall of the season that day.
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George Bair
Eel River Township
John Spindler
Milan Township
Ninde Floats Police Critique In City Court
In Fort Wayne city court on Monday, attorney Ninde attacked the police over alleged toleration of liquor sales in bawdy houses. He urged dismissal of cases against Fred Fisher, Charles Becker and John Lee for public intoxication, citing police knowledge and inaction.
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Harry W. Ninde
Fred Fisher
Charles Becker
John Lee
Jail Flat
Ninde
Mr. Ninde
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Lee
Johnston
Junk
Barry
Ankenbruck
Razing Mohr Homestead At Clinton And Washington
Workmen began tearing down the Mohr homestead at Clinton and Washington streets under contractor Henry Kayser. Brick work is awarded to Kinse. Demolition will last about a week with new flats planned to begin erection in about two weeks.
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Mohr
Clinton and
Washington Streets
Henry Kayser
Kinse
Midshipman Cruse Dies From Cape Cod Bay Explosion Injuries
James F. Cruse of the battleship Georgia died at Chelsea Naval Hospital becoming the tenth fatality from the powder explosion in the after turret during target practice in Cape Cod Bay last Monday.
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Georgia
Boston
Mass
James F. Cruse
Naval Hospital
Chelsea
Cape Cod
Bay
Conditions Critical in Southern China
A letter from Dr. J. M. Swan, medical missionary in China, warns at Canton that a leader could spark a widespread rebellion. He predicts a decided change in government within a year, uncertain whether arms will be used.
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New York
Board of Foreign Missions
Pennsylvania
China
Canton
J. M. Swan
Open Door Steps Move to Restore Manchuria Trade
Washington reports customs houses at Antung Tatungkou and Dalny on Liaotung Peninsula are operating with Dalny active since July 1. Chinese imperial maritime customs houses near the China Russia frontier to be opened. Agreement for the new customs framework was made May 30 and includes future spring revisions. State Department welcomes moves as aiding American merchants and the open door policy in Manchuria.
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Washington
Antung
Tatungkou
Dalny
Liaotung Peninsula
Pekin
Department of State
Danny
Robert Hart
Imperial Maritime Customs
China
Germany
Kiaochou
State Department
Manchuria
United States
Loftis Brothers Jewelry Wary Shooting At State Street Office
Chicago a private office at 92 State street witnessed a shooting as Joseph Loftis shot his brother S T A Loftis of Loftis Brothers Jewelry. The incident stemmed from money disputes and Loftis was arrested after the strike.
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Chicago
Joseph 8. Loftis
Loftis Brothers
S. T. A. Loftis
State Street
T. A. Loftis
Joseph Loftis
Inspector Proposes Merging Offices Over Dairy Ordinance
S J Marquardt pure food inspector at Eckart packing house suggests combining the new office with his own. W Schwier city council president weighs the plan while dairy workers study the ordinance and may speak at tomorrow night meeting. Gillie, a dairy man and Ohio university graduate, is among potential applicants for the milk inspectorship.
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S. J. Marquardt
Eckart Packing House
W. ©. Schwier
John Gillie
Marquardt
Gillie
Agricultural Department
Ohio University
Greensfelder resigns after long service at White Fruit House
Jasias Greensfelder, longtime cashier at White Fruit House, quits his position after nearly 38 years. His successor awaiting appointment. Greensfelder has not announced future plans. A novel farm improvement is noted at Hermann Tapp's farm northeast of the city with fencing underway.
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Jasias Greensfelder
White’ Fruit House
White Fruit House
Greensfelder
Hermann Tapp
Death Bolt Strikes During Mass in Racine County
A severe storm ripped Racine county causing one death and multiple injuries. In Waterford at St Marys church a lightning bolt struck the steeple as worshipers gathered, killing Wenzyl Nikach of Milwaukee who stood by the door. Barns and other structures were destroyed and livestock perished.
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Racine
Wis
Racine County
Waterford
St. Mary’s Church
Wenzyl Nikach
Milwaukee
Railways Tied Up by Heavy Rains and Washouts
Lacrosse Wisconsin reports trains halted on Milwaukee Northwestern and Burlington systems between Chicago and St Paul. No trains moved for twelve hours and all mails delayed. Rain heavy on Minnesota side caused crop and stock damage and cut off communication.
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Lacrosse
Wis
Milwaukee, Northwestern
Burlington
Chicago
St. Paul
Minnesota
Milk Ordinance Approved by Committee After Heated Session
The milk safety ordinance backed by physicians to protect infant health won approval from the committee of the whole after a lengthy debate. A police salary increase and nine more firefighters were sidestepped as minor changes were made. Council members clashed over inspector pay and health department funding amid support from Fort Wayne doctors and the city health board. Municipal notes followed with alley assessments and sidewalk approvals.
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Langard
Bayer
Health Department
H. O. Bruggeman
City Health Board
the Treasury
Schwier
Miles F. Porter
B. J. McOscar
Fort Wayne Medical Society
A. P. Buchman
Board of Public Works
Broadway
Scott Avenue
Wells Street
Archer Avenue
St. Joseph Avenue
Children hurt as wagon breaks down in Buffalo Bill crowd
A wagonette carrying theatergoers broke down at Clinton and Main streets on Saturday while en route to the Buffalo Bill show. Three children suffered injuries, including a 13 year old girl cut near the eye, a 6 year old girl with a deep elbow cut, and a young boy bruised. The Martin livery wagon axle gave way causing the fall. Streetcar service was delayed along the line afterward.
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Clinton and
Main Streets
Joseph Thorpe
Broadway
Floyd Page
Melita Street
Stolen Irish State Regalia Rumors Spread in Dublin
Dublin July 20 Sensational rumors circulate about the theft from Dublin Castle of state regalia valued at 250000 dollars. Hints arise that the gems may be found soon with no explanation of location or returner. Reports claim they were pledged as loan security and name a private depositor amid social and political scandal.
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Dublin
Dublin Castle
Gema
Judge Hargis goes from court a free man
The jury acquits James Hargis on charges of complicity in the Breathitt county killings tied to Dr. B D Cox. Judge Moody ordered acquittal after prosecutors Byrd and Jouett withdrew due to lack of available witnesses, allowing Hargis to leave the Sandy Hook Kentucky courtroom free.
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Louisville
Sandy Hook
Moody
James Hargis
B. D. Cox
Hargis
Breathitt County
Byrd
Jouett
Young Women Plan Citywide Tag Day on Labor Day
Fort Wayne prepares for a Labor Day tag day led by the Young Women's Christian Association. Volunteers wear Y W C A building fund tags and collect coins from the public to help reach a $5 000 building fund pledge. Anyone without a visible tag will be pursued until they surrender.
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Young Women’s Christian Association
Fort Wayne
Downer
Express firms seek pact with Fort Wayne interurbans
Several Lig express firms are courting Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley interurbans for a regular express transport contract over trolley lines. United States Express has secured an agreement with Toledo and Chicago to run freight over the northern line beginning Monday, to be branded United States Express on each car. Other lines like Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley, Fort Wayne and Springfield, and Lima and Toledo have not yet closed deals, but competition is intense and a decision is expected soon on granting express rights analogous to steam railroad practices.
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Lig Express
Fort Wayne
Wabash Valley
United States Express Company
Toledo and
Chicago Company
United States
Springfield
Lima
Toledo
Major O M Wilson Dies In Maywood At 71
Former Indianian Major O M Wilson died at his Maywood home last night after a stroke. He was 71 and served in the Civil War with the Fifty Fourth Indiana as a private and later as a staff major.
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Kansas City
O. M. Wilson
Maywood
Indiana
Journey Through Desert To Palm Oasis In The Clouds
After a grueling march from Marah the wandering Israelites hesitate to press on fading under the sun. The Cloud resumes its path and Jahziel leads a weary group toward a hidden oasis where palm trees, water, and fruit greet them. Moses reminds leaders that divine guidance yields comfort at last.
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Marah
Moses
Aaron
Jahriel
Jahziel
Renewel
Geomeone
Egypt
Car strikes interurban rig. Graham sustains scalp wound
A Southwestern interurban car struck the rig of Charles Graham on Broadway last Friday evening. Graham was thrown to the pavement and sustained an ugly scalp wound with other injuries described as badly bruised.
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A .Southwestern Interurban
Charles Graham
Broadway
Graham
Sleep and nourishment curb drink desire, says Chicago American
A Chicago American quote urges good sleep, wise eating, and proper nourishment to reduce thirst for alcohol. It notes that replacing indulgent interests such as foolish amusements or gambling is necessary before removing the old habit.
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Chicago
Wolf Flees After Peremptory Door Command
A wolf at the door retreats after a sharp warning to wipe feet as the creature backs away toward Harper’s Bazar. The encounter ends with the animal fleeing the scene.
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Harper's Bazar
Fort Wayne man joins Buffalo Bill's Wild West band
Christian Christiansen of Fort Wayne is identified as a member of Buffalo Bill's Wild West show. He has been with the troupe seven years and formerly played with the Packard band and served last season as an orchestra member at the Majestic theater.
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Fort Wayne
Christian Christiansen
Buffalo Bill
Mr. Christiansen
Packard Band
Majestic Theater
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