Peace Delegates Refine Aims At The Hague Conference
The Hague June 17 The Pacificists urge armament talks but the United States holds initiative lies with Europe. Joseph H Choate will seek to bolster The Hague tribunal and press Drago doctrine in a modified form while committees set outlines for military naval arbitral work. The conference moves to organization work ahead of substantive debates.
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The
Hague
United States
Europe
America
M. Nelideff
Roosevelt
Nicholas
Associated Press
England
Grimdy
Hague Tribunal
Beveridge Dodges Question on Engagement Rumor
In Oyster Bay Senator Beveridge of Indiana refused to confirm or deny reports he will marry Miss Katherine Eddy of Chicago. He said the gossip is unverified and no one has authority to publish it. He left for New York. European travel and public affairs were not discussed. The article notes his visit with Roosevelt and Sagamore Hill talks were non political.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
United States
Beveridge
Indiana
Roosevelt
New York
Katherine Eddy
Chicago
Miss Eddy
Spencer Eddy
Berlin
Senator Beveridge
Europe
Joseph H. Sears
Sagamore Hill
Crap Shooters Involved In Brooklyn Avenue Gambling Bust
A Sunday craps session on Brooklyn Avenue ends with Hamilton injured and Warfield jailed. Police detain several players including Wilson Hobson Perry Williams and Price while others face various lesser charges. Regulars note the game continues when funds allow.
Brother perishes in bed fire at Newcastle Pa
Charles Michaels of West Jefferson street learned Saturday that his brother Frank was burned to death at Newcastle Pennsylvania. The victim, a longtime resident, reportedly smoked in bed and may have fallen asleep as his cigar touched bed clothing.
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Charles Michaels
West Jefferson Street
Frank
Newcastle
Fire damages homes on Elizabeth and Brooklyn avenues
A dwelling on Elizabeth street owned by A Hatter-Riev was damaged by fire to about 500 dollars, starting in the chimney and reaching the roof. Firemen extinguished the blaze. Peter Lauer was injured in the incident. A second house on Brooklyn avenue, owned by the Pennsylvania company, sustained about 10 dollars in damage.
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A. Hatter- Riev
Elizabeth Street
Peter Lauer
Brooklyn Avenue
Pennsylvania Compan
Worning
Remarkable Sapp Family of Allen County Gathers Eleven at Home
Mr and Mrs Daniel M Sapp of St Joseph township and their eleven living children form a Roosevelti an household named for happiness and harmony The Sapps aged about 50 and 42 were born in Allen County Their children Jerry Granville Roy Golda Zoa Dee Georgia Charles Nona Tony and Jeanette all still reside at home The family is musical and hosts church gatherings They plan to relocate to Texas after selling an eighty acre farm to provide for each child and to foster their growth into responsible citizens.
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the Sentinel
Allen County
Daniel M. Sapp
St. Joseph Township
Sapp
Jerry
Granville
Roy
Golda
Zoa
Dee
Georgia
Charles
Nona
Tony
Jeanette Sapp
Church of Christ At
Harlan
Texas
Lfe
Mrs. Sapp
National Catholic society convention planned for Indianapolis
Anthony Matre announces the sixth national convention of the Federation of Catholic societies will be held in Indianapolis from July 14 to 17. About 1.5 million Catholics are expected to attend representing numerous national bodies and federations. The event opens with pontifical high mass at St Peter and St Paul cathedrals, with sermons by Archbishop Blenk and public mass meetings at Tomlinson Hall.
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St. Louis
Anthony Matre
American Federation of Catholic Societies
Federation of Catholic Societies
Indianapolis
Matre
United States
Catholic Order of Foresters
Ancient Order of Hibernians
German Central Verein
Knights of St. John
Catholic Knights and Ladies of America
Catholic Mutual Benefit Association
Women’s Catholic Order of For Easters
Western Catholic Union
Irish Catholic Benevolent Union
Catholic Benevolent Legion
Porto Rico
Hawaii
St. Peter’s
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Blenk
New Orleans
Tomlinson Hall
Messmer
Milwaukee
McFaul
Trenton
N. J
J. Schrembs
Grand Rapids
Mich
J. Roche
William P. Breen
Edward Feeney
Brooklyn
Claypool Hotel
Federation
Possible New Vaudeville Theater Planned
A movement has long existed to erect another vaudeville house in the city. Promoters, led by George Trier, aim to open in the fall. Location is not yet chosen, but overtures to major circuit managers have garnered encouragement.
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George Trier
Fort Wayne Man II at Marion Ky Now Slightly Improved
Charlie S. Knight of Fort Wayne is reported to be slightly better after a paralysis attack in Marion Kentucky. His son Willard Knight and daughter Mrs. F. C. Peters stay at his bedside at the Lutheran hospital. Rev Gustave Hottenroth leaves for Rensselaer for St Joseph’s college commencement. Dr T W Beach of Arlington Ohio brought a patient Mr Bame for operation.
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Fort
Wayne Man
Marion
Charlie S. Knight
Willard Knight
F. C. Peters
Lutheran Hospital
Gustave Hottenroth
St. Mary’s
Catholic’ Church
Rensselaer
HL Beach
Arlington
Bame
Noted Indiana Home and Farm Lecturer Mrs Naomi DeVilbiss Dies
Mrs Naomi DeVilbiss wife of William F DeVilbiss a renowned Allen county educator and speaker on farmers institutes and home makers association died at Hope hospital at 47 after an operation Her Madison township birth in 1860 and Fort Wayne area ties marked a life of hospitality and public service Surviving husband five children mother siblings and a large circle of friends Funeral and burial followed at New Haven after a large local gathering.
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Naomi DeVilbiss
William F. DeVilbiss
Alen County
Indiana
Farmers’ Institutes
Home- Makers’ Association
Hope Hos
City bids expected to heat up for new electric plant
Construction and material workers have labored on plans for the city electric lighting plant. Bids open next week with lively competition anticipated as contractors from across the country arrive to view the project.
Edgerton Doctor Assists in City Operation Saturday
Dr. Kimeey Evans of Edgerton assisted in a city operation Saturday for a patient. Sol D. Bayless Lodge F and A M will conduct the Master Masons degree this evening.
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Kimeey Evans
Edgerton
Sol D. Bayless Lodge
A. M
Col Alexander Hogeland Found Dead in Omaha Hotel Room
Col Alexander Hogeland of Louisville known as the newsboys friend and father of the curfew was found dead in his Murray hotel room in Omaha with a gas jet on and the tran som closed. The death is believed accidental as he had grown infirm and weak heart noted by relatives who had asked hotel staff to care for him. His wife in Louisville has been notified.
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Omaha
Neb
Alexander Hogeland
Louisville
Murray Hotel
Hogeland
Col Hogeland Father Of Curfew Dies In Louisville
Col Alexander Hogeland known as the father of the curfew and friend of newsboys died in Louisville after a long battle with illness. He had spent years promoting his hobby work among boys and was a familiar figure in Fort Wayne where his efforts helped curb street solicitation and he visited schools and churches. Funeral plans were not announced.
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Louisville
Hogeland
Associated Press
Alexander Hogeland
Fort Wayne
Colonel Hogeland
Hood Re-elected Superintendent Of Baptist Sunday School
C A Hood was re-elected superintendent of the First Baptist church Sunday school after he initially declined due to business absences. Walter Smoot chosen assistant superintendent to lead in Hood's absence with Rev Iarkness from Chicago Theological College to assist during summer months as pastor Rev Vichert and Assistant Pastor Tipton vacation.
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Baptist Sunday School
C. A. Hood
First Baptist Church
Walter ‘Smoot
Hood
N. A. “Iarkness
Theological College of Chicago University
Vichert
Tipton
Patrolman Trebra Injured. City Court Case Delayed
Patrolman Robert Trebra could not appear in city court Monday as the case against August Becker, charged with running him down, was continued to July 1. Becker was held for public intoxication and released on bond after the incident at Clinton and Jefferson streets. Trebra was struck when the wagon passed over him and suffered multiple injuries but is expected to recover.
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George Hamilton
Chicago Street
Henry Warfield
Henry
Hamilton
Dave Warfield
Brooklyn Avenue
Warfield
Thomas Wilson
Oscar Hobson
Frank Perry
George Williams
Henderson Price
Skelton
Celestine Parnin
Duck Alley
Johnston
Vincent Miller
H. L
Bates
William Mills
John van Every
George Anderson
Maryland
Frank Bradley
Louisville
John Ziegier
Harry L. Wiebke
Theodore Waikear
Robert Trebra
August Becker
Becker
Clinton and
Jefferson
Fort Wayne Postoffice to Undergo Major Interior Remodeling
Plans approved by the postoffice department authorize competitive bids for a major interior remodeling of the Fort Wayne postoffice. The Berry street side will host the relocated postmaster office and a southern lobby expansion will add about 800 square feet for fifteen carriers. The money order and registry sections will enlarge, with new terrazzo flooring, screen and lock-box system, marble bases, and two revolving doors.
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Hanna
Fort Wayne Postoffice
Postoffice Department
Berry Street
Money Order and Registry
Money Order
Clinton Street
Fort Wayne
Local Man Killed Riding Freight Train at Toledo
Thomas Cragg twenty one, son of Charles and Mrs Cragg of 412 East Tabor street, died instantly when he fell from a Toledo freight train and was struck by an oncoming engine. A Fort Wayne man, he was a Pope Motor Car works machinist for six months. The body was brought to Fort Wayne for burial after funeral services at the family home and Third Presbyterian church conducted by Rev. Frank M. Fox.
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Thomas Cragg
Charles Cragg
East Tabor Street
Toledo
Pope Motor Car Works
Cragg
Fort Wayne
Tom” Cragg
Third Presbyterian Church
Frank M. Fox
St. Catherine's Academy Plans Second Commencement
Invitations have been issued for the second annual commencement exercises to be held June 19 and 20. Rev. John R. Quinlan will deliver the baccalaureate sermon. Miss Leona Cullen will receive a commercial certificate and gold medals will be awarded to Miss Genevieve Mungovan Miss Irene Rohgans Miss Eugenia Contenwell Miss Mary Gallagher and Miss Mildred Rohgans.
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St. Catherine’s Academy
John R. Quinlan
St. Mary’s Church
Huntington
Leona Cullen
Genevieve Mungovan
Irene Rohgans
Eugenia Contenwell
Mary Gallagher
Mildred Rohgans
Affidavit Filed in City Court Against Charles Lasher
An affidavit chrges Charles Lasher with stealing a rig from Frank Streets a junk dealer. Lasher was found at the Farra saloon near Robison Park after being seized by four men trying to drive away a farmer's horse and buggy. He has prior trouble but was spared punishment due to family.
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Charles Lasher
Frank Streets
Columbia Street
Farra
Robison Park
Birds in slow flight mark two district homing event
Ninety seven pigeons were released early Saturday as fanciers from Springfield Missouri contested a flight to Fort Wayne. The first bird arrived at 9 04 Sunday. a northwest wind slowed speeds. Next week entries will come from Toledo Fort Wayne Columbus Cincinnati Chicago and Milwaukee with a Springfield to Fort Wayne interstate concourse. In diocesan news Bishop Alerding announced Rev John Oberholz moves to Wanatah and Rev Bleekman to Michigan City.
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Fort Wayne
Springfield
Louis Gepfert
Toledo
Columbus
Cincinnati
Chicago
Milwaukee
Alerding
John Oberholz
Michigan City
Wanatah
Bleekman
Fireman thrown from engine during fast run in Bloomingdale
Peter Lauer driver at engine house No 6 was thrown from his seat when the Lake Shore tracks were crossed on Fourth street. The engine wheel struck a rock causing the wagon to tip and Lauer to fall, suffering severe injuries to his face hands and back. He was taken home by Barnett ambulance and treated by Drs Goheen and Bolman. Marcellus Johnson of Hicks Miller Trucking was injured in a street car collision on Columbia avenue with a broken rib and internal injuries. He was treated by Dr Sledd and taken home by Barnett ambulance.
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Peter Lauer
Bloomingdale
Elizabeth Street
Lake Shore
Fourth Street
Lane
Barnett
Marion Street
C. M. Goheen
Bolman
Marcellus Johnson
Broadway
Hicks & Miller Trucking Company
Columbia Avenae
Johnson
Barr
Clinton
S. D Sledd
Reach Agreement Ends Fort Wayne Cigar Makers Strike
Fort Wayne cigar manufacturers and their unionized workers reached a satisfactory agreement Monday after a dispute over union terms. The cigar makers returned to their benches Tuesday morning with many already at work as the strike board, located in the Bank block, reviewed the committee report from the Manufacturers' association and resolved the differences.
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Fort Wayne
Cigar Makers’ Strike Board
Manufacturers’ Association
County Fair Association Plans June Old Church Event
Local residents form the County Fair Association to stage a two day program at the old church corner Berry and Harrison streets on June 26 and 27. Proceeds go to St. Margaret's Guild Episcopal church treasury with James Haberly as General Manager and a large volunteer list handling amusement and village attractions.
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Berry and
Harrison Streets
County Fair Association
St. Margaret’s Guild
Episcopal Church
James Haberly
Mr. Haberly
Jessie Lowry
Florence Barrett
Hilda Lane
Elinor Bond
Miss Lowry
EB. W. Averill
Dan Beers
J. B. Archer
Fay Barnea
Charlotte Haberkorn
Maud
Mr. Osterhauer
Barker
Charles S. Pidgeon
Walter Barrett
Annie Oakley
Mr. Bishop
J. B. Crawford
Alec Boyd
Gertrude Williams
John Dougall
Don Hayden
Jessie Haberkorn
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Indiana Senators
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Wil Gaby T
Peer
Big City Court
C. S. Knight
W.F. DeVilbiss
Mrs
Col
Alex Hogeland Des Suddens
Tel
Trebra
Unique Entertainment
Walter George
Cedar Lake
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