Change in Township Lines Could Put Fort Wayne All in One
The county board weighs redrawing township borders to unify Fort Wayne tax assessments and rates. The shift would move portions of Adams and Washington townships into Wayne, cutting cross-township discrepancies but reducing revenues for Adams and Washington. A similar Indianapolis move is noted. planners urge a lasting alignment to match growth.
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Fort Wayne
Board of
County Commissioners
Wayne Township
Adams Township
Washington Township
Adams
Washington
Indianapolis
Wayne
Indiana exhibitors push state film censorship board
Film groups at Indianapolis announce plans to seek a state censorship board via next legislative session. They argue cinema offers entertainment and education within proper limits and urge removal of crime and dissipation themes to protect youth and public taste.
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Indiana
Moving Picture
Indianapolis
Moving Picture Theater
Beveridge Breaks From Republicans in Progressive Shift
The letter from Albert J. Beveridge dissolves his ties with the Republican Party and signals a strong move toward the Progressive faction. Indiana insiders note his fading hold on the state GOP while acknowledging his enduring influence on national rhetoric and the campaign season.
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Albert J. Beveridge
Mary
Vineclad
Indiana
Chicago
Beveridge
Senate
Republican Party
Mr. Beveridge
Key-noter Aims for Notable Speech at Chicago Convention
The temporary chairman of the Chicago third party convention is expected to deliver a classic keynote. The ex president, organizing without bosses, will oversee every step to ensure proper execution of the event.
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Porary
Chicago
Reforming the Tax System in Indiana Suggested
The Indiana board of state tax commissioners plans reforms for the next legislature to improve uniformity and fairness in tax assessments. It cites weaknesses in current law, notably bank stock valuation disparities in Marion County and the difficulty of achieving statewide uniformity without penalizing other taxpayers.
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Board of State Tax Commissioners
Marion
Emperor Mutsuhito's pivotal role in Japan's modernization
The article credits Emperor Mutsuhito with driving Japan's early adoption of European customs and modern progress, noting his strong leadership in overturning centuries of tradition. It stresses his impact on Japan's rise as a global power and his indebtedness to both his people and the world.
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Mautsuhito
Japan
The
Orient
Matsuhito
Fort Wayne Sees Rise of Twelve Story Bank Building
Fort Wayne moves toward metropolitan status as the Hamilton National bank announces a twelve story structure. The city previously capped at five stories with later additions of seven and nine stories the Anthony hotel and Shoaff building. Local confidence says higher future skyscrapers will follow.
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Fort Wayne
Anthony
Shoaff
Hamilton National Bank
Congress debates Taft Chicago delegates volleys
The piece notes Norris accusing Taft supporters of stealing Washington delegates at Chicago and Humphrey’s retort that the claim is false, arguing Congress should legislate for the people rather than engage in political theatrics.
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Norris
Taft
Washington
Chicago
Humphrey
Congress
Senate panel opposes Indiana plan on rural mail routes rent
The senate committee on post offices and post roads rejected the Indiana proposition that the United States pay annual rent to states for the highways used by mail carriers on rural free delivery routes. The move signals a hard line against the cost-shifting idea.
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Senate Committee On Post Offices
Indiana
Uncle Sam
Harmer ford site urged for preservation along Maumee
Advocates praise moves to preserve Harmerford as a city site, arguing its historical value will grow with time and that allowing the old fort to vanish amid commercial development would be a lasting regret.
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Harmer Ford
Maumee
Harmerford
Roosevelt party without a boss sparks need for new term
The remark suggests a proposed Roosevelt led group with no single boss. It implies a reorganization by Colonel Roosevelt and questions the accurate label for his role.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Allen county Republican chairmanship sparks calls for peace bonds
The text argues that Mr. Houk might require factions to post bonds to maintain political peace before accepting the Allen county Republican chairmanship this year, reflecting concerns over factional conflict and credibility in Northern Indiana.
Steamer City of Rockland Sinks After Collision Near York
The City of Rockland, carrying about 200 vacationers, sank after a bow collision with the William Chisholm off Boone Island. All aboard were transferred to the Chisholm, with 15 to 20 women thrown into the sea but rescued. The Belfast later evacuated the passengers from the collier and landed them in Boston. The City of Rockland was towed to Gloucester.
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Boston
City of Rockland
Kennebec River
William Chisholm
New York
Boone Island
York
Maine
Chisholm
Belfast
Rockland
Gloucester
Emperor Matsuhito and the Rise of Japan as a World Power
The article profiles Emperor Matsuhito of Japan, noting modernization after a war with China, military reforms guided by German models, and Japan’s rise among world powers. It details his appearance, education, court, marriage to Haruko, and children, plus the vast wealth and possessions of the emperor and his charitable image contrasted with widespread poverty.
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China
Japan
Orient
Matsuhito
Haruko
Tokyo
Taft Pays Tribute to Japanese Emperor in Statement
President Taft expresses shock at the emperor of Japan’s death. He recalls personal meetings, a growing friendship, and the emperor’s leadership in modern Japan. Taft praises the emperor’s government work and the selection of officers who reflected Japan’s progress, noting Matsuhito’s leadership.
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Washington
Japan
Taft
Matsuhito
Accuses Junk Dealer in City Robberies
William Morgan, a colored man, confessed to robbing at least thirty five homes. He told Samuel Weinstein, a junk dealer, that Weinstein planned the robberies and selected houses. Morgan alleges loot was found at his home and Weinstein is held on heavy bond to face the grand jury.
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Indianapolis
William Morgan
Samuel Weinstein
Morgan
Weinstein
Fort Wayne grocer sells store. heads north for fishing
Outing in Wisconsin reports Joe Effinger of Fort Wayne visiting Bluffton with his parents. He recently sold his grocery store for 4100 cash and plans a monthlong fishing trip to lakes in northern Wisconsin. His wife and daughter will join the trip from Bluffton on Sunday.
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Wisconsin
Bluffton
Ind
Joe Effnger
Fort Wayne
F. Effinger
Effinger
Will
Titanic Inquiry Finds High Speed At Fault And Recommends Reforms
Lord Mersey's ruling blames excessive speed for the disaster and urges safety upgrades. Findings say lifeboat provisioning, drills, and lookouts were deficient, with calls for stronger bulkheads, double skins, and international rules on life-saving gear and signaling. Ismay and Duff-Gordon are cleared of improper conduct.
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E. S. Smith
Board of Trade
British Board of Trade
Lord Mersey
Cosmo Duff-Gordon
J. Bruce Ismay
J. Brice Ismay
Ismay
Senator Smith Comments on Titanic Verdict
Senator William Alden Smith, chairman of the Senate committee on the Titanic disaster, says the British inquiry appears thorough and aligns with American findings on ship speed near the ice field. He notes the Californian officers’ conduct impressed the British court and declines to judge Ismay, Duff-Gordon, or others, citing propriety.
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Bruce Ismay
White Star Line
Cosmo Duff-Gordon
Lord Mersey
States Senate
William Alden Smith
Washington
Senate
New York
Senate Committee
Smith
J. Bruce Ismay
White Star One
Ismay
Murdock
Taisei 15 New Japanese Era At Tokyo Change of Rulers
Tokyo reports the death of Matsuhito and the accession of Yoshi hito, with Meiji replaced by Taisei. Mourning grips the empire as festivals halt and officials gather to plan funeral rites and official mourning. A special parliamentary session and cabinet resignations are anticipated. The emperor and empress remain secluded.
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Tokio
Japan
Matsuhito
Yoshihito
Taisei
Meiji
Imperial Palace
Taft Expresses Regret At Japanese Embassy Visit
President Taft called at the Japanese embassy with Major T. J. Rhoades to convey deep regret over the death of Emperor Matsuhito. He also received messages of thanks from Emperor Yoshihito and Empress Dowager Haruko expressing sympathy.
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Washington
Taft
T. J. Rhoades
Chinda
Matsuhito
Yoshihito
Japan
Tam
Haruko
Vou
Democrats to Wield Gavel in St. Louis Meeting
Temporary chairman Judge Albert D. Nortoni of St. Louis would lead the gathering as the Democratic group prepared to organize. No pre arranged plan was reported, only the choice of Nortoni as acting head.
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Albert D. Nortoni
St. Louis
Minnesota picks delegates for Roosevelt third party
In St Paul July 39 nearly 500 Roosevelt supporters meet to select delegates for the Chicago convention and plan Minnesota campaign. They avoid any mention of state politics and expect active campaigning after the Chicago meeting adjourns.
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St. Paul
Minnesota
Col. Roosevelt
Chicago
Republican state central committee sets eight contests in Furnas county line
In Lincoln Nebraska on July 39 the republican executive committee finished nine contest cases with only Furnas county unresolved. Taft supporters held a majority on the committee as Roosevelt partisans argued they are no longer Republicans and compared the action to Chicago.
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Lincoln
Neb. Iuly
Republican State Central Committee
Furnas County
Taft
Executive Committee
Roosevelt
Chicago
Boy Missing After Circus Visit in Huntington
Raymond Nunemaker, five year old son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Nunemaker of Elm Street Huntington, vanished from home while the Gentry Brothers dog and pony show were in town. Police and family fear he left with the show, which visited Huntington Thursday.
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Huntington
Ind
Raymond
Joseph Nunemaker
Elm Street
Gentry Brothers
Whitney v Whit ney divorce suit filed in Allen Circuit Court
State of Indiana Allen County ss Elsie M Whitney sues George B Whitney for divorce in the Allen Circuit Court. Residence of the defendant is unknown and a cause of action exists. Defendant must appear and answer by September 21, 1912 or the case will be heard in his absence. Attest Clerk WM. E. Geren. Attorney WM. S. O Rourke.
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State of
Indiana
Allen County
Elsie M. Whitney
George B. Whitney
Allen Circuit
WM. E. Geren
WM. S. O'Rourke
Atty
Appointment of Administratrix for Winbaugh Estate
Emma Winbaugh named administratrix of the estate of George W. Winbaugh late of Allen County Indiana deceased. The estate is believed solvent. Attorneys for administrators McAdams and Hartzell.
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George W. Winbaugh
Ahen County
Indiana
Emma Winbaugh
McAdams & Hartzell
Sages
Appointment of Administratrix for Chauncie Relue Estate
Laura Relue is named administratrix of the estate of Chauncie Relue, late of Allen County Indiana, deceased. The appointment notice is dated July 17 24.
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Chauncie Relue
Alen County
Indiana
Laura Relue
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