Hopkins Vote-buying Trial Reveals Illinois Bribery Plot
James Keeley of the Chicago Tribune testified on the Lorimer committee about an alleged scheme to buy Illinois Democratic votes to reelect Albert Hopkins to the Senate. The plan involved a list of targeted lawmakers, money reportedly $28,000 to $30,000, and warnings from Speaker Shurtleff and Roger Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Illinois
Albert J. Hopkins
Senate
Senate Lorimer Committee
James Keeley
Chicago Tribune
Mr. Keeley
Charles A. White
Springfield
Lorimer
Edward Hines
Henry S. Boutell
Switzerland
Taft
Keeley
Hopkins
Clifford Raymond
The
Tribune
Ira C. Copely
Congress
Aurora
Ill
Charles Wheeler
Chicago
Raymond
Shurtleff
Dan Shanehan
St. Nicholas Hotel
John C. Werdell
Anton Cermak
Manny Abrams
Bellweather
Roger Sullivan
Copely
John M. Glenn
Daniel Byrnes
Chicago Northwestern
Wheaton
Fred M. Blount
Deneen
Paulding Trick Cost Jason $15 in Fort Wayne Court
In Fort Wayne Jason Pecase faced $15 fine after his Paulding style kiss prank failed to charm a lady at Main and Calhoun. He also served time in county jail for the mischief as police and Judge Mormon ruled the stunt costly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorn
Paulding
Jason Pecase
Fort Wayne
Jason
Main
Calhoun
Bailiwick
Joseph Sallier
Hamilton National Bank
McKeeman Family Reunion Dominates Loganport Convention
The second annual McKeeman family reunion was held at Robigan Park with a big picnic and afternoon business meeting led by secretary Bertha Dauer. Officers elected include President Wm MeKeeman, Vice President Dr R BeMeKeeman, and Secretary Bertha Dauer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKiennan
McKeeman
Robigan Park
Bertha Dauer
Wm. Me Ikkeeman
R. Be Me- Keeman
R. B. McKeeman
Robert Mercer
Ll. EF. Merillat
Alberta McKeeman
Margeret Essig
V- A Montgomery
Brrs
Hugh
Wm. Wybourn
David McKeeman
Alex McKeeman
Ellen Essig
R. B McWeamen
Russell Shearer
D.r. Mercer
L. F. Merillat
Frank Mercer
Chas. Shearer
E. H. Felger
David Merillat
Famix
Elen Dadane
Pierce
Keeley quotes on worth and payment in Senate hearing
Senator Johnston probes what he believed to be the value of the matter and Keeley cites fifty thousand dollars as the figure. White received three thousand two hundred fifty dollars, while Marble questions why the remainder of the White narrative was not printed. The witness calls the rest tommyrot but insists all facts were published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Attorney Marble
House
Senate
Keeley
Hines
E. S. Conway
Lorimer
Conway
Wiehe
Chicago
Hbel
Tribune
Rogers
Lorimer’s
Mr. Keeley
Senator Johnston
White
Qua Culinary Department Menus and Recipes for Housekeeper
A set of household recipes from the Qua Culinary Department includes pineapple sherbet, cabbage a la milk, chicken pudding Southern style, peach gelatin mold, molasses cake, celery and nut salad, sautéed soft shell crabs, raspberry jam, braised lambs tongues, and a peach sponge. Instructions cover prep, ingredients, cooking times, and serving notes for each dish.
France Expects German Demands Amid Uncertain War Talks
Paris reports indicate France believes Germany must state its aims as talks with Berlin continue. British Chancellor Lloyd George’s London speech is viewed as warning to Germany and strengthening Franco British ties. Press notes Germany’s approach erodes confidence among European powers and risk broadening the entente.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Germany
Foreign Office
Haron von Eiderlin Wachtter
Jules Cambon
Berlin
David Lloyd George
London
Tlord George
Russia
Israel Loyal to New Venture in Reading Pa
Israel of 352 West Wayne street has left the Fort Wayne Outfitters and moved to Reading Pennsylvania where he leased a large furniture store. His son Herold, formerly with Hartman Furniture Milwaukee, will join him soon and they plan to start a substantial business in the eastern city. The Israel family will stay in Fort Wayne until October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglass—Bridgman
D. Burns Douglass
Marian L. Bridgman
Dwight L. Bridgman
Westhampton
Magss
H. S. Ives
Congregational Church
William V. Douglass
Summerbell
Frank Willer
Easthampton
Douglass
White Mountains
Allen County
Fort Wayne Auto-Motor Company
West
Jefferson Street
E. Israel
West Wayne Street
Fort Wayne Outfitters
Reading
Herold
Hartman Furniture Company
Milwaukee
Israel
Teaver
Many
Transfers of Real Estate Countrywide Listings in Wayne Area
Property transfers recorded across multiple townships include Catherina Hayes to Mary and Margaret Quinn, bonds in Washington and Cedar Creek townships, several parcels in Monroe and Lake townships, and numerous other transfers. Notable entries include Florence M. Ashley to Ella Uselman, Riverview Cemetery Co. to Ed M. Richey, and Charles A. Depitz transactions in Wayne township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph Township
J. Rich
Jesse A. Grump
Willow Creek
Lake Township
All J. Rich
Albertus H. Poster
Wiley Cres
Alfred F. McClee
Delmo C. Fogel
Hel River Township
Riverview Cemetery Company
Ed M. Richey
Riverview Cemetery
Eel River Township
Frank Gulff
Owin Fogel
Johanne Koehlinger
Christian F
C. Koehlinger
Rudigill
Wayne Township
Zigler
Peter S
Louise Haines
Glendale Acre
Alois Rice
Henry V
Mary E. Buinley
Idlie Place
Washington Township
Oscar W. Schiefer
Otto Hitzman
Godfrey
O. L
Christ F
Clara Koehlinger
Jonanna Koehiinger
H. Burgess
New Haven
Oland Brown
Ira B. Steet
Burgess
Orland
Rose A. Brown
Bogue's
Fort Wayne Traction Company
Jane Wells
Drexel Park
Tri-State Loan and Trust Company
Adelia M. Braguer
Branning's
Berghoff Brewing Company
Berghoff Brewing Association
Commercial
Tri-State
Bond Sought for Peter Cosentino Ahead of July Hearing
Friends of Peter Cosentino former Fort Wayne commission man race to post 2500 bond to secure his liberty until final hearing July 28. He faces charges of misrepresenting finances and obtaining credit for about 30000 before vanishing two years ago. Det Sgt Pappert escorted him from Petoskey Michigan to Fort Wayne where he was jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Cosentino
Fort Wayne
Petoskey
Mich
Cosentino
Logansport
Alien county property assessments rise in 1907 roll
The county board of review adjourned after a forty five day session reporting total taxed property at 54 761 980 dollars up about 2 6 million on real estate with 1 9 million on rural land and 0 8 million on city realty Farm land values rose from 26 87 to 31 56 per acre while improved land rose from 32 12 to 37 28 an increase about 17 percent City realty was raised 14 percent then reduced 9 percent to align with other areas resulting in a net city rise near 5 percent Mortgage exemptions total 3 267 490 dollars The superior court was in session briefly and county officials discussed bridge work and a trip to Lake James for the auditor’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Review
Superior Court
Calvin H. Brown
Lake James
Mrs Fannie Shepherd seeks divorce and alimony
Mrs Fannie Shepherd files in superior court for divorce from George T Shepherd and requests alimony of fifteen thousand dollars.
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Fannie Shepherd
George T. Shepherd
Heiligman sues Mayflower Mills over undelivered junk sale
Aaron S Heiligman files in circuit court alleging he bought all junk from Mayflower Mills at 6 50 a ton and received only part. He claims $315 lost profit and asks judgment against mill owners. Also reports divorce decree for Mary Belle Grove from William F Grove. Emma Williams sues for divorce from William Williams. a Hawthorn Alive case and damages suit against a telephone company for cutting shade trees to install lines.
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Aaron S. Heiligman
Circuit Court Today
Mayflower Mills
Derree
Mary Belle Grove
William F. Grove
Emma Williams
Wiliam Williams
Amarasaat Fea
Hawthorn
Teegnone Aid Graph Company
Allensay Wai Fut Company
Painter Returns to Finish Rotunda Frescoes After Absence
The artist sent to retouch paintings in the courthouse dome resumed work today after a several day absence amid disagreements in the commissioners court over removing the unsightly scaffolding. He said employers called him for other tasks but promised to complete the project. Theodore Kiewicz recently fined for drunkenness was sent to jail for ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Commissioners’ Court
Theodore
Kiewicz
Albert Oates
Spillner
Lauer
William “Whitey
Calhoun Street
Frank
Albert Weber
Zahrt Place
Fairfield Avenue
Leokadyia Kiewicz
George Armour
Neighbors fault mother in court over six children
Mrs. William Mausnest faced neglect charges for leaving six children improperly cared for on Winter street. Neighbors testified they were poorly clothed and often unsupervised while the judge warned the mother and continued the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mausnest
Schlaudroff
Winter Street
Local Marriage Licenses Listed With Names and Ages
A list of marriage licenses shows couples including John Rost and Grace A. Brososki, Linnies S. Driver and Olive A. Daoust, and others such as John W. Toenges with Sophie D. Marsch. The record includes ages 17 through 55 and occupations like blacksmith, tailor, shoemaker, farmer, saloonkeeper, and driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rost
Grace A. Brososki
Linnies S. Driver
Olive A. Daoust
John W. Toenges
Sophie D. Marsch
Alex Fray
Lizzie Mourning
James C. Hullinger
Catherine C. Wiswell
Tra C. Hadsell
Farmer
Goldie M
Sunday School Excursion to Toledo Successful
Bluffton Indiana July 21 The excursion to Toledo from Bluffton conducted by local Sunday schools was a success with no accidents. The ticket agent reported 1 126 cash fares collected by last evening, signaling strong turnout and smooth operation.
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Bluffton
Ind
Toledo
Local Officials Named for Water Project Support
In a note of thanks, ReTT rey taenge Fowaafe acknowledges APT and VN for requested water tests. Kendorville and the Row express gratitude to officials who aided in whatever way possible.
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Kendorville
Two Superintendents Named for County Homes
Bluffton Ind July 24 From applicants who filed bids Thursday the county commissioners elected Adam Hesher to continue as superintendent of the county infirmary at 700 per year and George Nicholson Union township farmer to head the orphans home at 575 per year Both terms begin September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Ind
Adam Hesher
George Nicholson
Union Township
Orphans’ Home
Birth Announcement in City Family
A birth notice reports: born to Mr and Mrs C J Jenkins of 2526 Holton Avenue, a fourth daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Jenkins
Holton Avenue
Daughier
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iinois
City Court
Thomas Shafer
Sai
Willam Willson
Joan Bauers
Phylis Bowman
Ed Hamilton
John Lallak
Amelia Hatfeldt
Leona Sorg
Loretta Bobay
Agnes Barva
Louise Westrick
Augusta Sorg
Edna Piquenot
Frances Smith
Edna Bobar
Matilda Barva
Marie Wallak
Elizabeth Westrick
Eilen Lallak
Andrew Muldoon
Shady—Blackburn
Maude Blackburn
Michigan Avenue
Yancy A. Shady
Nelson Street
Warne Street
M. FE
Renee. c. Travis
Webster Street
Christ Elett
Coldwater Road
Katherine Elett
CC. Blett
Gus Flett
Henry Voigt
Walter Peppler
Albert Gombert
Christian Hlett
Henry Peppler
Koons
Robison Park
Ohio
Indiana
Philip Koons
Ossian
Family Society
Irwin Koons
Charles and
William Koons
Oklahoma
Paul Miller
G. F. Shutes
Kokomo
Fred Kelling
Buffalo
Ehlert
H. E. Stuehm
Julius Luplow
Prof. Poff
National Organization
Pfeiffer
Kealing
C. H. Sherps
Los Angeles
League
Allen County Courts
J. C. Heller
Court Street
Carl Yaple
Coldwater
Alden
Yaple
R. K. Erwin
Erwin
Mary E. McAtee
Benjamin Franklin McAtee
Sedier
James Is
Wuer
First National Bank
Crivil
Spiro Alexsi
Endria Stoiche
Europe
Liverpool
Thomas & Townsend
Bank
William Fruechtenicht
Kerr Murray Manufacturing Company
Fred Lehman
Arthur W
Will
John Jones
William Wilkins
Pearl Haskell
Crawley
West Main Street
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