Armenian rug merchant slain in Union Square firing
Tarshanjian, a prominent Armenian rug merchant, was shot near Union Square after lunch as a small, dark man pursued him from the Everett house to his Century building shop. The gunman was captured by police after a chase. a bystander Miss Trixie Gennery aided the victim’s head as medics arrived. The suspect, Hampartzoomian, claimed he acted to save his country amid Armenian blackmail schemes linked to extortion by a Hunchakist faction.
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Union Square
Everett House
Century Building
Seventeenth Street
Fourth Avenue
Broadway
Tarshanjian
Robert Brown
Eighteenth Street
Louis Weil
New York
Tavshanjian
Twentieth Street
George Minasalan
A. Karaghousian
Bedros Hamparizoomian
Archer Avenue
Chicago
Minassian
Hampartzoomian
Little Hampartzoomian
Hanley
Minas Bian
Chelsea
Mass
Boston
Mazrah
Harpoot
Hunchakist
Armenia
Father Kasher
Constantinople
London
Cairo
America
Fifth Avenue
Trixie Gennery
West Thirty-eighth Street
Trixie
Miss Gennery
Mr. Tarshanjian
Public Spirit Invites Fort Wayne Citizens to Public Enterprise
Fort Wayne promotes a public enterprise for capital stock with 6 to 9 percent yields. Citizens urged to subscribe by July 25, emphasizing local ownership and equal opportunity, listing current subscribers and inviting more names from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. J. Levering Jones
Philadelphia
Fort Wayne
E. C. Burode
Stork
Notable Names Listed Among Local Business Figures
A roster of individuals including Henry Keller, Henry Kelly, W. H. Kleindvist, C. A. Krimmel, W. L. Wilt, Wolf & Dessauer, Paul E. Woulf, Chas H. Worden appears in the local business directory. The list highlights prominent figures connected with area commerce and community affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilt, W. L
Wolf &Dessauer
Woulf, Paul
E. Worden
Chas. H
Baral Faces Jury Over Saloon Window Screens Charge
Henry Baral stood trial in Justice Grabner's Adams township court on a Nicholson law count for failing to remove window and door screens from his saloon on Sunday July 7. A jury was demanded, panel filled, evidence opened near noon. by 3:30 no verdict. The trial hinged on technicalities rather than facts. Deputy Prosecutor Ninde plans a retrial next Tuesday.
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Henry Baral
Grabner
Adams Township
Baral
Ray Reaser
Huntertown
Reaser
Columbia Street
Harry W. Ninde
Negro who portrayed his crime sent to gibbet
Dowling Green, a 28 year old Negro, was hanged in the county jail yard at Pittsburg for the murder of his wife last August. He had claimed jealousy as the motive and, on trial, insisted on testifying to dramatize his crime. The jury returned a first degree verdict after about twenty minutes.
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Pittsburg
Dowling Green
Green
Rev J B Fitzpatrick resigns Goshen pastorate
Rev James B Fitzpatrick former Fort Wayne pastor of St John’s Catholic church in Goshen resigns Sunday surprising his congregation. Bishop Alerding will assign a new priest to Goshen next week with details pending his return. Fitzpatrick likely transfers to the Fort Wayne diocese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Fitzpatrick
Fort Wayne
Goshen
Father Fitzpatrick
Alerding
Ort Wayne
Legislature Passes Act Requiring Annual Corporate Reports
The Sentinel notes a new state act obliging all corporations to file annual reports with the secretary of state under a $50 penalty for noncompliance. An attorney general expects broad enforcement, targeting land companies manufacturing firms and other businesses. Filings are due by the month's end, with officials urging prompt action to avoid fines.
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Ahere
Dakar
Bridge Disaster Drowns Several Workers in Lorain
In Lorain Ohio today a foot bridge near the Nickel Plate bridge collapsed as a railway vessel passed. About twenty men fell into the river and several drowned. Two bodies recovered are Paul Magulerski and Walter Reszkevitz. Carroll Rominski is confirmed drowned. others are missing and feared dead. All deceased and missing are foreigners.
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Lorain
Ohio
Nickel Plate
Paul Magulerski
Walter Reszkevitz
Carroll Rominski
American and Japanese warships prepare for harbor encounter
Brest July 23 Japanese squadron expected tonight to minimize time with American ships in harbor. Sailors from Washington and Tennessee harbor crews hold a grudge over Jamestown grievance and threaten trouble. Rear Admiral Stockton orders no shore leave for Japanese visitors after arrival while American officers plan cordial reception aboard the flagship.
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Brest
Washington
Tennessee
Jamestown
Charles E. Stockton
Blind Tom Harrison Known Fort Wayne figure dies at 65
Thomas N. Harrison known as Blind Tom died at 1 p m Sunday at 807 East Wayne street after months of heart and kidney illness He was born a slave lost his sight in youth and became a familiar, charitable member of the African M E church in Fort Wayne Funeral services were held at the African M E church Monday afternoon.
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Thomas N. Harrison
Fort Wayne
John Ridley
East Wayne Street
Ohio
Tom
M. BE. Church
M. EK
Big tip for waitress at Crosby Hall in London
The closure of Crosby Hall, a popular luncheon spot in London, led to Miss Sage the waitress receiving a purse of 500 dollars from a group of regular male patrons. It is considered a record tip for London.
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London
Crosby Hall
Miss Sage
Storm Rips Clinton Area Causing Severe Damage
A Times- Storm Special from Clinton West Virginia reports a heavy wind and rain storm that devastated the region. The blast wrecked a church and damaged sidewalks. losses run into thousands with many properties affected.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Clinton
W. Va
Drowning Tragedy at Sylvan Lake Claims George O Connor
George O Connor of this city drowned in the main channel of Sylvan Lake at Rome City Sunday afternoon. His body was recovered Tuesday night after more than forty eight hours underwater. Dennis O Connor his father and Charles Bagby were present at the coroner s inquest. O Connor jumped from a boat and cramping or a sudden cramp is suspected. A storm hampered the search force delaying the recovery. Dennis O Connor a machinist and former city policeman survives with siblings Marguerite and Mamie and a brother Michael.
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George O'Connor
Sylvan Lake
Rome City
Dennis O’connor
Charles Bagby
O’connor
W. S. Sponhauer
O'Connor
Rome
Bagby
Mr. Sponhauer
W. J. Hosey
Mayor Hosey
Frank Cook
Dick” Vesey
Fort Wayne
H. Ferguson
School Board Concludes Busy Meeting with Key Appointments
The regular semi monthly session featured several items postponed to a special meeting. Longtime president Dr. Gross will step down August 1 with Anstem Fuelber taking over. Contracts were awarded for library furnishings, heating, plumbing, and German books. A new Jefferson Street kindergarten, auditorium renovation, and three new teachers were approved. Next meeting will address Hoagland principal search and Nebraska school bids.
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Gross
Anstem Fuelber
Fort Wayne Special Furniture Company
Hedswig Hechbaum
Margaret Meyer
Hechbaum
Chicago
Freiburger Hardware Company
Harmer Street
Brunner & Mensch
Jahn & Meyer
Lakeside
Hoagland
Koehler & Co
Boston
Jefferson Street
Hulda Spiegel
Loretta Barra
Bertha Fournier
Ward
Nebraska
Fright Ends in Death After Chase in Cincinnati
James Wilson, a colored man, died in Cincinnati on July 22 from fright after a shooting incident that led to a half mile chase by police and bystanders. He collapsed at the station as heat and fear contributed to his death. Charles Barlag remains seriously injured.
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Cincinnati
James WiIson
Charles Barlag
Wilson
Barlag
State tax board weighs down rates amid appeals and figures
Indianapolis July 24 The state board of tax commissioners heard county officials plead for lower valuations as they reported varied averages per acre and land values. Auditors Trembley Shook cited Whitley and DeKalb counties while Allen Noble counties highlighted river and lake effects and a recurring value basis around 70 percent of actual value.
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Indianapolis
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Bims
Trembley
Whitley County
Three Rivers
Allen
E. G. Hoffman
Allen County
St. Mary’s
St. Joseph
Maumee
Adams County
Noble County
L. W. Welker
Death of Fort Wayne resident John D Baillie at 62
John D Baillie, 62, longtime Fort Wayne resident and blacksmith for the Wabash railroad, died at 10:40 last night at 1222 Jackson Street after two months of illness from stomach trouble. Born in Berwickshire Scotland he came to Fort Wayne in 1863. Surviving are his widow and eight children.
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John D. Baillie
Fort Wayne
Jackson Street
Mr. Baillie
Berwickshire
Scotland
Wabash Railroad Company
Died at 71 Abraham Hoover longtime car builder
Abraham Hoover aged 71 of 2 Wheeler Street died Tuesday at St Josephs Hospital after a retirement from the Pennsylvania company where he spent most of his career He belonged to Harmony lodge No 19 I O O F and is survived by his widow and two children
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Abraham Hoover
Wheeler Street
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Hoover
Pennsylvania Company
Harmony Lodge
No. 19
Madison widow Pauline Tripple dies at St Josephs
Mrs Pauline Tripple of Madison street widow of Paul Tripple died Tuesday night at St Josephs hospital.
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Pauline Tripple
Madison Street
Paul Tripple
St. Joseph's Hospital
Mills Burn Ravages Lawrence Flour Mill
The City Flouring mills in Lawrence Massachusetts owned by Frank E Chandler of Boston burned today causing an estimated loss of 125000 dollars. Four firemen were injured by falling walls and broken ladders but are expected to recover.
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Lawrence
Mass
Frank E. Chandler
Boston
Army Paymaster Coffin Dies After Amputated Arm
Manila reports Major Eugene Coffin of the United States Army died this afternoon after his arm was amputated days earlier. Coffin was a senior paymaster and noted military officer.
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Manila
Eugene Coffin
United States Army
Great Merger Of Chicago Building and Loan Firms
Fifty Chicago building and loan associations agreed to merge their assets totaling about six million dollars under ten consolidated bodies. The plan, fostered by the Cook County League and approved by Illinois assistant auditor William Pishzak, will be presented at the Illinois League convention. Seventy percent of boards may retire, aiming to discourage new formations until the remaining firms reach roughly 256000 dollars in assets.
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Chicago
Building and Loan Associations
Cook County League
William Pishzak
State of Illinois
Building and Loan Association
Ilinois League of Associations
Baral Acquitted on Technical Law Point
Henry Baral, saloon keeper in Adams township, cleared of charges for removing front room screens after a curtain dispute. The judge instructed a verdict of acquittal, ruling no proof of obstruction beyond the curtain matters. A second case, Reaser, may see discharge due to jury absence during deliberations under Ketcham’s court.
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Henry Baral
Good Citizens League
Henry Grabner
Adams Township
Wilmer Leonard
Ninde
Leonard
John W. Eggeman
Baral
Reaser
Justice Ketcham
Huntertown
Aiken
Underwood
Pastor Declares Tainted Money Acceptable for Church Fund
Indiana minister Rev. E. G. S. Burdette of Twelfth Avenue Baptist in Evansville says tainted money is as good as any other. He has served fifteen years with no salary, works as a carpenter to repair the church, and seeks about $15,000 to build a new house of worship, accepting gifts from any donors.
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Indiana
Evansville
Ind
E.G. S. Burdette
Twelfth Avenue Baptist Church
Mr. Burdette
Temperance Push In Russiaville Faces Saloon Opposition
Ministers from Russiaville and Honey Creek township push a new remonstrance against liquor traffic with Aug 1 expiry on the existing ban. Rev. E C Dunn of the M E church leads the temperance effort as proponents argue saloons displace vacant rooms and deterioration of conditions.
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Russiaville
Kokomo
Ind
Honey Creek Township
E. C. Dunn
M. E. Church
Henry Slagle Opens New Farmers Yard at Webster and Superior
Notice states Henry Slagle, formerly of a Pearl street feed yard, has opened a new farmers' feed yard at the corner of Webster and Superior streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Slagle
Pearl Street
Webster and
Superior Streets
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