Hamilton Is Elected Public School Trustee By Council
Allen Hamilton won the council vote 13 to 5 to succeed W F P Gooper as school trustee. The session heard a gas company communication urging rate stability and a large outlay for forty new wells. Salaries for city officials were raised, including the city attorney by 250 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Hamilton
W. F P. Gooper
Scheid
Scherer
Lennart
Ehrman Tellers
Hosey
Sauer
Cooper
Hamilton
Gruber
H. C. Paul
Fort Wayne Gas Company
Henry C. Paul
Act
Sylvester McMahon
Poirson
Bauer
Board of Safety
J. W. Pearlman
Second Ward
Had. Sorentinentey
Controversy Over City Safety Board Continues
After the matter was sent to the board of safety the dispute grows louder. Future meetings promise more amusement as opponents press the mayor who appears to hold the whip hand in the conflict while a sharp contest yet awaits a resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Safety
Real Estate Agent Buys Ewing Grove Lots in Fort Wayne
Louis F. Curdes, a well known real estate agent, bought all vacant lots in Ewing’s Grove addition from Thomas B. Shoaff for 17000 dollars. The parcel contains about twenty lots in a residence district bounded by Baker Brackenridge streets and Fairfield avenue, near railroads and factories. Curdes plans immediate market sale or home construction for buyers, predicting a rapid rise in homes on the tract.
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Fort Wayne
Louis F. Curdes
Thomas B. Shoaff
Ewing’s Grove Addition
Baker and Brackenridge Streets
Fairfield Avenue
Curdes
Federal Court Adjourns As Bankruptcy Case Proceeds
The June term of the federal court adjourned at 10 am with judges Baker and staff departing for Indianapolis. The case Thorp and Palmer vs Frash et al was dismissed as unfounded after demurrers. Hull et al vs Simons et al was directed to amend within 20 days or be dismissed for lack of a valid cause of action.
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Federal
Baker
Indianapolis
Thorp and Palmer
Millard W. Simons
Suit to set aside Brueckner will in probate court
In a circuit court suit Charles Brueckner Clemens Brueckner and Oswald Brueckner seek to invalidate their father Herman Brueckner's May 27 1897 will filed for probate claiming the Poor Handmaids of Christ cannot hold the estate and that the three sons are the only heirs under law. L M Ninde & Sons represent the plaintiffs.
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Charles Brueckner
Clemens Brueckner
Oswald Brueckner
Herman Brueckner
Christ
M Handmaids of Christ
L. M. Ninde & Sons
Pretty wedding of Miss Blanche Coombs and Frank H Catshall
Miss Blanche Coombs and Frank H Catshall wed at 6 o clock Wednesday in a home ceremony on South Harrison street. Rev A W Bodell officiated as Elizabeth Lapp served as maid of honor and Otto C Meyer as groomsman. The couple planned a city honeymoon and will reside with Mrs Coombs.
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Blanche Coombs
Frank H. Catshall
Sarah Coombs
South Harrison Street
A. W. Bodell
Bethany Presbyterian Church
Elizabeth Lapp
Otto C. Meyer
Mendelssohn
Purcell
Township Fee Law Applies to Misdemeanor Trials
A new statute approved February 22 imposes a township fee of 50 cents on all trials by justices of the peace for misdemeanor cases, while dismissed actions incur a 25 cent fee. An emergency clause accompanies the measure, affecting costs in mayoral and justice courts.
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General Assembly
Justice of the Peace
Justices of the Peace
Marriage Licenses Listed in Local Notice
Edward L. Baker and Edna Lehman. Adam Koesler and Lottie A. Sander. Alois Dirig and Elisabeth Weisenberger. Ernest L. Booster and Lillian Wintere. Charles W. Youse and Bertha Bati-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Baker
Edna Lehman
Adam Koesler
Lottie A. San
Alois Dirig
Elisabeth Weisenberger
Ernest L. Booster
Lillian Wintere
Hurst Case Begins Involuntary Bankruptcy Involving Globe Merchant
Proceedings in an involuntary bankruptcy were started against A K Hurst Globe clothing merchant who made an assignment last week. Alfred Benjamin Co Davis Bros J S Lowry Co and Wilson Brothers filed the petition seeking injunctions and a receiver. The court appointed Fort Wayne Trust as receiver with bond set at 20000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Court
A. K. Hurst
Globe Clothing
Alfred Benjamin & Co
New York
Davis Bros. & Co
J. S. Lowry & Co
Wilson Brothers
Chicago
Vesey & Heaton and
Breen & Morris
W. J. Vesey
Hurst
Benjamin Rothschild
Benjamin & Co
Davis Bros
Rothschild
Baker
Chapin
Fort Wayne Trust Company
H. C. Paul
C. A. Wilding
Barrett
Supreme Court
Appeal Over Receiver Claim in Bankrupt Company Case
The case involves a $17,000 receiver claim against a company now succeeded by a corporation where Charles H. Worden acts as trustee. Worden seeks to recover the amount. Judge Taylor represented the appellant. Judge Baker sent the matter back to the referee for further evidence before final action. Official notices in the Fort Wayne Gazette will be published in the Fort Wayne Daily News. The suit against Compton and Schell alleging improper mail use was continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schell Loan and Investment Company
Baker
Chapin
Charles H. Worden
Mr. Worden
Taylor
Fort Wayne
Medical Society Meets in Allen County Hall
The Allen County Medical Society held a regular meeting at 106 Calhoun Street. Resolutions honored Thomas Johnson Dills of Pomona California with a eulogy by Dr. Wheelock and plans for an obituary in the State Medical Journal. The society also agreed to host Whitley County Medical Society members on June 27 at Robison Park with a coordinating committee.
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Allen County Medical Society
Calhoun Street
Thomas Johnson Dills
Pomona
Cal
Dills
Wheelock
State Medical Journal
Whitley County Medical Society
Blue Lake
Robison Park
Fishermen Barred From May And June Fishing By Supreme Court
Indianapolis June 15 Special The supreme court upheld the new fish law as constitutional confirming a section that prohibits fishing in May and June in state streams. The ruling centers on a statute banning all methods of taking fish during those months except hook and line in certain waters and private ponds with penalties ranging from five to fifty dollars per offense.
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Indianapolis
Supreme Court
Lake Michigan
Ohio River
The Cleveland Strike Follows Quiet Sixth Day in City
Cleveland Ohio June 15 sixth day of street railway strike opened without unusual incident. Cars on Euclid avenue run every four minutes and Wade Park line operates on a six minute schedule. Cedar avenue line started with irregular intervals as a large police presence remains on streets. Workers deny plans to approach the company while seeking public sympathy through meetings.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Euclid Avenue
Wade Park
Cedar Avenue
Wedding in the Country at Collins Station
Miss Edith Fleck and Claude Sawyer wed last week at Collins Station near the city. Rev Bleck performed the ceremony at the bride's home with many guests from the city and Churubusco, bridesmaids Evelyn and Virginia Meyer assisting and gifts presented after the ceremony. A telephoning feud between rival telephone companies follows the nuptials.
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Collins’ Station
Edith Fleck
Claude Sawyer
Rev. Bleck
Churubusco
Evelyn
Virginia Meyer
Victory in Cavite Reported by Otis From Manila
Washington June 15 General Otis cabled Manila reports Lawtons troops in Cavite province achieved a great success. Enemy over four thousand. more than one third killed or captured. remainder scattered retreating toward Imus. Navy support aided shore operations. inhabitants reportedly rejoicing at delivre of troops.
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Washington
D. C
Otis
Manila
Lawton
Cavite
Assassination in Cebu prompts American protection
War department bulletins report a prominent Filipino ally of Americans assassinated at Cebu. Local residents request stronger American protection. A battalion from Tennessee and two guns from Iloilo have been sent to insure peace, with Hughes now in charge of affairs in the area. Otis.
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Manila
Washington
Cebu
Tennessee
Tloilo
Hughes
Otis
Rebels Retreat After Recon In Philippine Skirmish
Manila reports Captain Cable of General Wheaton's staff and three Twenty-first regiment men reconnoitering toward Imus. Rebels retreat, leaving twenty Spanish prisoners who join American forces. Rumors persist about General Luna's fate and Cebu governor’s death, while Otis orders rice and beef relief as natives flood Bacoor.
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Manila
Cable
Wheaton
Imus
Bacoor
Cebu
Luna
Indepedencia
Luzon
Storm and Rainfall Report from City Suburbs
The storm approached from the south with dense nightfall raising nerves in the city. Rumors of a cyclone near Marshall and Casey were false. Towns endured heavy rain and strong electrical activity but no deaths or major property damage were reported.
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Bagialens
Marshall
Casey
Here
Death of Congressman Richard P Bland in Lebanon Missouri
Richard Parks Bland died at his Lebanon home at 4 30 am after a long illness related to grippe. Born near Hartford Kentucky in 1835 he served Missouri and Nevada in early years and represented Missouri in many congresses as a silver Democrat. He sought the 1896 Democratic nomination for president but supported Bryan thereafter.
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Lebanon
Richard Parks Bland
Mr. Bland
Opera House
Masonic Order
Hartford
Missouri
California
Utah
Nevada
Virginia City
Carson County
Utah Territory
Rolla
C. C. Bland
Bland
Chicago
Congress
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Centenarian asks divorce in Indiana suit
Columbus Indiana June 15 George Wray aged 103 is plaintiff in a divorce suit against Susan E. Wray age 35. Born in Londonderry Ireland May 1 1796 he has lived in Brown county for 75 years. He is six feet two inches tall weighs 157 pounds and is described as smooth shaven. He has been married three times and fathered twelve children. Three of his children by the present wife are living. the eldest is eighteen.
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Columbus
Ind
George Wray
Susan E. Wray
Wray
Londonderry
Ireland
Brown County
Indiana
DeKalb Officials Pardoned After Two Years In Prison
Frank Horst excounty auditor and Reuben Lawwell ex-county treasurer of DeKalb county were sentenced to five years for misappropriation of public funds but have been pardoned after serving two years. The case involved alleged embezzlement of public money.
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Frank Horst
Reuben, Lawwell
DeKalb County
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Schell
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Fish Law Constitutional
Funny Tribe
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Navy
Joice
Delire
Washington, D. C
War Department
Terre ‘Haute
Jetokm
GREAT
Owee
Packard
Packard Music House
Catheen St
Fort Wayne, Ind
Charles Austin
Axi Sola
Standard Oil CO
Undertaker
Robert Klaehn
West Main
Main
R. B. Gard
Eae Ee Wate Foy Fs
Dorreve Scot
Anawa
Howard Lodge
F. and
A. M
Kokomo
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