Veiled Confederate Statue Unveiled at Vicksburg Reunion
June 11 Vicksburg Mississippi. The Confederate veterans reunion moved from Memphis to unveil a statue of Gen Stephen D Lee at the national park site where he directed troop movements in the siege. Major General Frederick Dent Grant and Henry Watterson spoke on unity as crowds watched the ceremony.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Memphis
Lee
Stephen D. Lee
Kitson
National Park
Frederick Dent Grant
Department of the Lakes
Mr. Watterson
John G. Lee
Lee Harrison
General Lee
Blewett Lee
Chicago
Clement A. Evans
The
Confederate Veterans
Mississippi
Confederate Veterns
Grant
Gen. Evans
Gen. Grant
Warren Light Artillery
Watterson
Confederateeterans
George R. Peck
Clement Anselm Evans
Frederick Denis Grant
Army of the United States
George Record Peck
Great Northwest
District of Columbia
Pathfinder Officers Elected at Lodge 433 Meeting
The annual AL U Pathfinder lodge No. 433 election of officers Friday night resulted in E. D. Fitch as president W. Ward as past president A. R. Oling as vice president H. S. Gates as treasurer E. E. Olfe as secretary C. Hurdle as chaplain and Zest Hurdle as guide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Pathfinder
AL U
E. .D. Fitch
Ww. . Ward
A. KR. Oling
Gates
E. E
Olfe
Receiver for HRM named by the court
Suit filed in Fort Wayne district court by Parodi, Ermino & Co. against Peter Cosetino, owner of P. Cosentino & Co., seeking $600 plus appointment of a receiver. The Citizens Trust Co. named as receiver. Cosentino has been absent since June 7, with creditors claiming losses up to $10,000 to $20,000 and stock valued around $2,000. Store on East Columbia Street is stolen, remaining goods sold by an employee, Cosentino owning the business and having a Fort Wayne family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Parodi, Ermino & Co
Peter Cosetino
P. Cosentino & Co
E. Columbia Street
Citizen's Trust Company
Heaton
Cosentino
Fort Wayne
Grand Rapids
East Columbia Street
Senator Shively A High Man But Ticks
Washington June 11 Senator Shively's ill health causes concern as he has scarcely left the senate chamber since a tariff bill speech three weeks ago. He has been in bed at the National hotel for days, with brother A B Shirely from South Bend staying by him. He refuses rest, hoping to join the tariff debate despite the grind.
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Washington
Shively
Senate
National Hotel
A. B. Shirely
South Bend
Bethlehem Youth Dies by Poison Over Fiancee's Death
Raymond Heintzelmann, twenty, of Bowmanse Pa, brooded over the death of his fiancee and swallowed poison. The tragedy occurred in Bethlehem Pa on June 12 as he hurried to the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Raymond Heintzelmann
God
Bowmane
Carriage tipped as street car clears tracks at Jefferson Calhoun
Mrs. Anna Goeglein, wife of William Goeglein, was bruised when a street car struck the rear of her carriage at the Jefferson Calhoun corner. The carriage turned, horses were halted after being dragged along the square, and butter and eyes spilled across the street. The motorman failed to slow, and the car hit the rear wheel as Mrs. Goeglein tried to clear the tracks.
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Calhoun and
Jefferson Street
Pontiac
Lakeside
Anna Goeglein
William Goeglein
No. 2
New Haven
Harrison Street
Claude Stitt Goes to Begin Term in Prison
In Indianapolis on June 11 a party led by Deputy U.S. Marshall Alonzo Boyd transported eight men convicted of federal offenses to Leavenworth Kansas to serve their sentences. Names include Claude D. Stitt former assistant postmaster of Wabash two years for taking postoffice funds and others: Thomas W Brash eighteen months. Albert G Poyser eighteen months. Robert and James Baughman three years each. Washington Cox and Charles Murphy three years each. John Mushrush one year for cleomargarine law violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
United States
Alonzo Boyd
Tom Martin
Leavenworth, Kas
Claude D. Stitt
Wabash
Thomas W. Brash
Kokomo
Albert G. Poyser
Cromwell
Robert Baughman
James Baughman
Upland
Washington Cox
Charles Murphy
John Mushrush
Ried Held To Court In Cow Theft Case
Thomas Ried was bound over to the circuit court by Judge Skelton in city court on charges of stealing a cow. He sold the animal to August Kedowintz and received partial payments before further disputes over payment. The purchaser directed him to take the cow. Ried complied and later sold it again. The cow was returned by the purchaser and later involved in a civil suit filed by Kedowintz. Bond was set at $200. A man named John Smith, who claimed to be a drunk, was fined $5 and costs, and Bert Reynolds, the Payne farmer, faced an incident involving a theft attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Ried
Skelton
August Kedowintz
Kedowintz
John Smith
Bert Reynolds
Payne
County Schools Commencement Draws Large Crowd at Princess Rink
Dr. S. D. Fess of Antioch College spoke on public spirit as a factor in citizenship before 156 graduates and over 2,000 attendees at the fourth Allen County common school commencement. Dr. Rigdon presented diplomas as the Temple quartet sang and the Star Spangled Banner concluded the exercises. Diplomas were awarded to graduates from township and Monroeville, New Haven, and other areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. D. Fess
Antioch College
Yellow Springs
Ohio
Allen County Common School
Fess
Jonathan Rigdon
Winona
Rigdon
H. G. Felger
Plumadore
Temple Quartet
Huntington
Henry T. Sell
County Institute
Aboit
Dollie Decker
Carrie Oser
Agnes E. Philley
Walter Hyatt
Otis A. McFadden
Elma Klaehn
Adams Township
Edwin Ehrman
Vern Davis
Hugh W. Burgette
W. Carlisle Duell
Margaret Strebig
Edwin Parker
Louis
Henry Kanning
Walter Mooney
William Robert Weber
Cedar
Creek
Hattie Kathern Tonkel
Leah Liechty
Ethel M. Schlatter
Ralph CC
Hardisty
Archie J. Souder
James Ewing
Malcolm
Charles Souder
Vida. Bellinger
Hzra Roth
Jonas A. Ringenberger
Albert Bertsch
Edna Frye
Eel River
Marlée Smith
Howard O
Scarlett
Etta
Disler
George
Freeman
James
Leroy Zinn
Ruth M
Sible
Ruby
F. Weisheimer
Jackson “Township
Emma
G. Bow
Woman Held For Death Of Indiana Saloon Keeper
Jeffersonville Indiana June 11 a 60 year old man Micr 1 Stumpf was found shot dead at his Charlestown home after a woman identified as Jennie Wolfe was arrested the police say she was intoxicated and claimed the man shot himself Stumpf who operated a saloon until recent years never drank and was regarded as inoffensive he was unmarried a brother Adam Stumpf lives in Owensboro Kentucky.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Stumpf
Charlestown
Jennie Wolfe
Adam Stumpf
Owensboro
Four Goshen Saloons Closed After Decades in Business
Goshen Indiana, June 11. Four long operating saloons close today after twenty to thirty-five years in business. Edward Daika to run a restaurant. A B Witt to open a pool room. John Snebarger remains fire chief with grocery to take his post. Charles Himebaugh listed as contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Ind
Edward Daika
A. B. Witt
John Snebarger
Charles Himebaugh
Traction Conductor Killed in Indiana Interurban Crash
Michigan City Ind June 11 R L Young conductor on the Northern Indiana interurban railroad died after injuries from a collision at Waterford six miles south of the city He was on an outgoing car leaning out to observe a red light his head struck a trolley pole He leaves a widow and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Ind
R. L. Young
Northern
Indiana Interurban
Waterford
Tragedy on Southern Indiana tracks claims Hoops life
Elmer Hoops of Linton Indiana was killed last night when a southbound train struck him on the tracks. He leaves a wife and four children. A whisky bottle found in his pocket surprised locals as it was believed he had not drunk in years.
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Linton, Inf
Elmer Hoops
Indiana
Mr Vogeley's Swiss immigrant memories at funeral
Andrew Vogeley of Fort Wayne recalls coming to America from Switzerland as a 17 year old in the early 1860s. He describes his first night with his uncle in an old schoolhouse and a frozen car in Jefferson township. He notes rain the next day and reflects on America as a great country with ongoing development.
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Andrew Vogeley
Fort. Wayne
Henry Vogeley
Jefferson Township
Switzerland
Alps
America
Black Hand Attempt Kills Chicago Doctor Beardsley
Dr J A Beardsley was attacked at her home on Peoria Street by a would be assassin, protected by two detectives. A black hand style letter demanded money or death and a steel ribbed corset saved her life. The attacker fled after a sharp close range strike with a 2 razor and left no reliable description.
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Chicago
J. A. Beardsley
Peoria Street
Beardsley
Bearsley
66Th Street
Center Avenue
Ietter
Collectors Begin Probing Delinquent Taxes Monday
County Treasurer William H. Scheiman reports double prior year tax collections reaching about 38000, but delinquent totals still exceed last year by 25000. Collectors gain full constable powers with fees added to taxes as they go city and county wide.
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William H. Shherman
Scheiman
Almost Virgin Forest at Devil's Hollow in Abolt Township
The Devil's Hollow retreat in Abolt township owned by Robert Kilaehn showcases over sixty tulip trees in full bloom. Once widespread, the yellow poplar is now nearly extinct, with virgin forest remains preserved from pasture use. The moccasin bloom is expected to appear soon amid rare vegetation.
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Devil's, Hollow
Devil's Hollow
Abolt Township
Robert Kiaehn
Kilaehn
Indiana
Submarine Kambala Sunk in Black Sea Collision
In Sebastopol on June 12 the Kambala submarine of the Russian navy sank after colliding with a battleship during night maneuvers. Captain Bielkoff and nineteen crew members perished. Lieutenant Agulelonoff survived. The flotilla comprised four German and one Dutch submarine. an attempted raising was reported.
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Sebastopol
Russia
Kambala
Black Sea
Bielkoff
Rostislav
Lieut Agulelonoff
Tuchkoff
Stephens resigns as Illinois traction system traffic head
Springfield June 12 B A Stephens resigns as general traffic manager of the Illinois Traction system overseeing four hundred miles of electric railroad in the state. He joined the McKinley syndicate from Fort Wayne after earlier roles with Cincinnati Hamilton & Dayton Nickel Plate Ohio Southern C A C and Clover Leaf. Stephens will work with Cleveland capitalists planning new interurban railroad lines in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
Springfield
B. A. Stephens
Illinois Traction System
McKinley Syndicate
Fort Wayne
Mr. Stephens
Lima
Cincinnati
Hamilton & Dayton
Nickel Plate
Ohio Southern
Clover Leaf
S. L. Nelson
Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Company
Nelson
Tlllnois
Stephens
Cleveland
Illinois
Medical group warns neglect endangers welfare background
Atlantic City June 10 health experts in the American Medical association session urge federal and state action to prevent avoidable diseases. Dr Henry B Hemenway of Evanston says health boards dominated by laymen issue commands beyond their authority, provoking opposition from physicians and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
American Medical Association
Henry B. Hemenway
Evanston
Ill
Hemenway
Boards of Health
Bankruptcies Filed Against A Wilder Co in Warsaw
Creditors led by Wemey Veney filed in federal court an involuntary bankruptcy petition against A Wilder & Co of Warsaw and chief figures Lewis A Wilder Albert A Wilder and Edward P Brooks. They run a Warsaw chair factory and are accused of an act of bankruptcy by placing their firm with a receiver months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Wilder & Co
Warsaw
Miller Lumser Company
Indianapolis
Mossman, Yarnelle A Co
Rothschild’ Bros
Fort Wayne
Lewis A. Wilder
Albert
A. ‘Wilder
Edward P. Brooks
Wilders
Chand
Wemey‘Veney
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Regenes
Gen
D. Lee
Vicksburg Field
F. D. Grant
Col
Henry Watterson
Veterans
Verio
Wattersoly
Peter Cosentino
Senator Shively
Calhoun
Jefferson
Claude Stitt
PRSON
al. Poyser
Party
Ried
Gourt
County Schools Commencement
Princess Rink
Dr. Fess
Ers
Frances’ Pape
John Lesley Emenhiser
Joseph Emenhizer
Gerta Martin
Arthur
Brady
Jefferson _ Township
Joseph
A. Grant
Jesse L. Rose
Glenda Vivian Bowers
Rose Miller
William E. ‘Bandelier
Bernard Snider
Janice Miller
Agnes BE. Nail
Pearl
Jacquay
Mildred Behrman
Francis T. Lamont
Julia Ryan
Bertha I. Adams
Christian Henry Ulmer
Lafayette
Flora Gephart
Ernest Allen Crow
Hazel Earl
Linnie Fisher
Frank G. Fogwell
Grace Baker
Nellie Keller
Goldie Baker
Cleo Irene Mason
Clifford Coverdale
Lake Township
Robert Roach
W. Vincent Carmichael
Madison
Esther Reynolds
Marion
Delight Caston
Lois Pearl
Vaughan
Frank Kaiser
Dorothea Kaiser
Edith Esther Hiser
Pearl Worley
Mauriee
Harry Thompson
George Manford Parker
Clarence Andrew McCauslin
Donald Dunton
Pleasant Township
Ralph Work
Iva G. Woods
Lloyd Welbaum
Vergie M. Swallow
Lottie Moses
Pearl Iona Emrick
Fon Platt
Omer Sutton
St. Joseph
Clarence JL. Rosselot
Esther I. Funk
Ada Roebuck
Doran Vonderau
Eleanor Vonderau
Mabel Kline
Cecel
Marie Whittern
Glenn Isenbarger
William M. Hargrave
Michael Stumpf
Diana News
MR. Vogeley
Columbia
City Post
B.A. Stephens AG
Mikinley Ootem
Interurban
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