Man Accused of Embezzling Big Four Funds Takes Stand
Cincinnati June 16 Edgar Cooke testified in his own defense in a sensational trial over a $24000 embezzlement charge against the Big Four railway. He seeks to rebut accusations by Warriner and Mrs. Jeanette Ford as a former witness from Morrow Ohio described a motive of revenge by Mrs. McDermott who claimed Cooke promised aid in return. The defense opened with local character witnesses before Mrs. McDermott and Cooke spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Edgar
Cooke
Big Four
Charles L. Warriner
Road
Jeanette Stewart Ford
Mattle McDermott
Morrow
Ohio
Frank M. Couden
Warren County
Federal Customs
Couden
Warriner
Negroes Afraid Of Tony Ridley in Murder Case
Acquaintances of Tony Ridley say he is of unsound mind and may face a mental examination before the case of the youth accused of murdering his mother is resumed in city court. The mother could not appear, delaying actions on insanity proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Ridley
Sadie Roudebush
Porter
Sadie Porter
William McDonald
William Wilson
Commencement Exercises of Precious Blood Parochial School
A large audience attended the Wednesday evening graduation at the Church of the Precious Blood. Father Hummer presented the diplomas to graduates Arthur Degitz Andrew Dettschel Ansiem Stein James Murphy Margaret Stanford Hilda Krift Frances Metsch Alice Welkart Johanna Linnemann Julia Schenkel Rose McAneny Lauretta Fenton and Bernadett Cranston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Precious Blood
Father Hummer
Arthur Degitz
Andrew Dettschel
Ansiem Stein
James Murphy
Margaret Stanford
Hilda Krift
Frances Metsch
Alice Welkart
Johanna Linnemann
Julia
Your Neighbor's Experience with Foley Kidney Pills
Fort Wayne resident T J T Cummings reports chronic kidney and bladder weakness with frequent urination at night, backaches, dizziness, and nervousness. He credits Foley Kidney Pills with significant relief after using three bottles, noting improved sleep and reduced discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
T. J. T. Cummings
Washington St
Fort Wayne
Ind
Roosevelt Attacks Otis and Praises Gompers
In a leading Outlook editorial Roosevelt rebukes Gen. Otis and lauds Samuel Gompers for tone and stance on the dynamite charges. He contrasts Otis's aggressive defense of property rights with Gompers’s measured view, urging rational discussion over violence and corruption in California labor and business affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Outlook
Theodore Roosevelt
Gen. Otis
Los Angeles Times
Samuel Gompers
American Federationiat
Mr. Gompers
Col. Roosevelt
California
Dr C V Braun Resigns as Fort Wayne Editor
Dr C V Braun resigns as managing editor of the Freie Presse-Staats Zeitung and leaves for Seattle to pursue medical journal work. Eugene Troendle, formerly managing editor, temporarily fills the post but will not return to newspaper work, keeping his Fort Wayne Brewing Laboratory role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freie Presse-Staats Zeitung
C. V. Braun
Seattle
Wash
Dr. Braun
Fort Wayne
Eugene Troendle
The
Free Presse
Fort Wayne Teating Laboratory
Saved His Wife's Life By Dr King's New Discovery
C H Brown of Muscadine Alabama credits Dr King's New Discovery with saving his wife's life. She suffered severe bronchial trouble and a dreadful cough, improved after using the remedy, and recovered quickly. Advertises 50c and 1.00 prices with a free trial bottle. Guaranteed by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Brown
Muscadine
Ala
Dr. King
Loss of money reported by cemetery custodian
Thomas Butler, custodian at the Catholic cemetery, told the sheriff Saturday he lost seventy dollars. He had just received the money from a bank and was on a streetcar when a lady alerted him to two dollar bills that had fallen from his pocket. He found three dollars more, but the remaining amount was missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Butler
Foley Kidney Pills Ad Promote Quick Kidney Relief
An old advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills from Dreler Drug Co as a tonic for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims quick, permanent results and targets middle aged and elderly people seeking relief from irregularities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreler Drug Co
Elks Adopt Plans For New Lodge Building
Ligonier Indiana June 17 The building committee of the local Elks lodge has adopted Chicago architect H L Otenheimer's plans. The new structure will serve lodge needs and provide a splendid club house for the city. Construction hopes are for an early start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ligonier, Ind
Elks’ Lodge
H. L. Otenheimer
Chicago
Three Pennsylvania Electric Workers Retired After 140 Years Service
Three veterans of the Pennsylvania Electric Company near 140 years of combined service reached retirement. Engineer Samuel Kelker and two other longtime employees headed toward retirement on the first Thursday, marking a milestone for the utility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Samuel Kelker
Pension Action Nears for Veterans of Pennsylvania Co
Engineer Samuel S. Kelker and Engineer David Raidy near compulsory retirement age are seeking pension under the disability clause. A three‑doctor examining board including Dr. Talbott and Dr. Heston examined Kelker and Raidy, then traveled to Van Wert to assess Joseph Powell, a crossing watchman, with local examiner Dr. Wagner accompanying. Kelker has served fifty three of fifty four years on the Pennsylvania payroll, aside from four years in the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gineer David Raidy
Joseph Powell
van Wert
Engineer Kelker
Engineer Raidy
Mr. Powell
J. H. Talbott
Indianapolis
W. Heston
Columbus
A. Hadley
Terre Haute
Kelker and Raidy
Powell
E. F. Wagner
Samuel S. Kelker
Pennsylvania Company
Pennsylvania
War and Rail Road Service Chronicle of Veteran Workers
An 1850s fireman and later engineer Kelker served through the Civil War enlisting April 15 1861 in Company E Ninth Regiment with three subsequent reenlistments, noted for capturing an early rebel flag. David Raidy, born 1841 in Ireland, started as water boy 1855 and became a long time engineer with 56 years of service, retiring due to illness. Joseph Powell, born 1842, began as a section hand in 1880 and moved to police work in 1899 at Yanaa, continuing cross duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelker
Lincoln
The
Sentinel
David Raidy
County Kerry
Ireland
David
Raidy
Joseph Powell
Police Department
Yanaa
Swoye
Governor names new appointees to state boards
Governor Marshall announced eleven appointments to state boards in Indianapolis. Names include Mrs. Paul Poynter and Etta Hauk to the women's prison trustees, Samuel M. Foster and Wm. B. Stuart to Purdue trustees, Charles I. Fleming to the veterinary medical examiners, and new tax commissioners chosen as delegates to the international conference in Richmond Virginia from September 5 to 8. Appointments run four to six years from April 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Marshall
Board of
Women’s Prison
This City
Paul Poynter
Sullivan
Etta Hauk
Ossian
Dan Waugh
Tipton
W. Bent Wilson
Lafayette
Purdue University
Samuel M. Foster
Fort Wayne
Wm. B. Stuart
H A. Miller
Montmorenci
Andrew A. Adams
Columbia City
Appellate Court
Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Charles I. Fleming
Terre Haute
G. G. Ferting
Richmond
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Greenland Named Assistant General Manager at Fort Wayne Traction
W Greenland has been named assistant general manager and purchasing agent of the Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction company. He also takes charge of the light and power department, per general orders by vice president R W Watson. The move follows manager Emmons’ resignation and Kehoe’s departure from the department. Plans anticipate a master mechanic vacancy creation after I W Jacques retires to Rockford Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Greenland
Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction Company
Light and
R. W. Watson
Greenland
Watson
Emmons
Light and Power
M. J. Kehoe
I. W. Jacques
Rockford
Fort Wayne man Peter Mettler hanged himself
Peter Mettler a 52 year old Fort Wayne cabinetmaker and local political figure died by hanging on his premises at 615 East Jefferson street Friday evening. He had suffered mental trouble after a stroke and was under family watch. his wife and son found him. Surviving are his widow four children and a brother Matthias Mettler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Mettler
Fort Wayne
East Jefferson Street
Mr. Mettler
Germany
Mettler
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary’s School Society
St. Carolus Borromeaus Society
Catholic Benevolent League of Indiana
Clement J
Matilda M
Marie M
Felicitas Mettler
Mathias Mettler
Lightning kills few in 1906 says U S stat
The article notes 169 deaths nationwide from lightning in 1906 and argues lightning risks are tiny compared with later illnesses. It cites Robert Madsen of West Burlington, Ta, claiming he was cured after eight months of virulent liver trouble and Yellow jaundice by Electric Bitters. The piece touts Electric Bitters as a supreme remedy for stomach liver nerve and kidney issues and blood purification, priced at 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Madsen
West Burlington
Indianapolis Grand Jury Indicts McNamara and Detectives
Indiana officials announce eight indictments from Marion county grand jury. John J. McNamara faces three counts including conspiracy to dynamite and kidnapping charges connected to his transport to Chicago. Detectives Burns and Hossick face five charges. Hossick not yet arrested. Governor Marshall’s requisition and court actions cited. jury finds no kidnapping charges against several associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
W. J. Burns
James Hossick
Los Angeles
Cal
John J. McNamara
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
McNamara
Marion County Grand Jury
Peoria & Pekin Union Railroad
Peoria
Burns
Hossick
Marshall
Llewellyn
Johnson
California
Collins
Chicago
Ford Drew
Radorf
Local man drinks formaldehyde by mistake
Kendallville Indiana June 17 David Wible narrowly escaped death after consuming a small amount of formaldehyde he mistook for sweet spirits of nitre. A burning sensation followed, a doctor treated him with antidotes, and though very ill he rested in the afternoon and was expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Ind
David Wible
Manilla Carpenter Endorses Bucklen’s Amni Salve
E S Lopez a Manilla New York carpenter carries Bucklen’s Amni Salve and claims it heals every cut wound bruise or sore. He praises its speed on burns boils scalds chapped skin fever sores eruptions eczema corns and piles. Sold at drug stores for 2bc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
E. S. Lopez
Manilla
N. Y
Eel River Christian Church Selects Goshen for 1912 Convention
The Eel River Christian church convention wrapped at Six Mile Church east of Goshen on Thursday night. It chosen Goshen as site for the next convention in early summer 1912, with exact date to be announced later. Six Mile members provided substantial entertainment during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Ind
Eel River
Diaz defends his Mexico presidency in exile statement
Corunna June 17 Gen Porfirio Diaz now physically frail and ill at heart issues a formal defense of his Mexican presidency from the steamer Ypiranga. He deplores ingratitude and says his policies aimed at stability and constitutional governance despite opposition. He plans to travel to Havre and then Switzerland with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corunna
Spain
Porfirio Diaz
Republic
Mexico
Ypiranga
Diaz
Frabra Agenca
Vera Cruz
Santander
Havre
Switzerland
Leading California druggist endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
A Pasadena druggist firm Foley & Co sends a letter March 9 1911 praising Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as an efficient non narcotic expectorant safe for children. The notice claims it relieves colds without nauseating effects and does not disrupt digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Cal
Foley & Co
Foley
C. Ef. Ward Drug Co
C. L. Parsons, Sec'y. and
Tress
Dreler Rug Co
Auto and Truck Meet At Harrison and Wayne Streets
A Motor Transfer truck collided with a touring car owned by Clarette J. Chandler of Detroit at Harrison and Wayne at noon. The car suffered heavy damage including a torn step and punctured gasoline tank while the truck’s front axle was sprung. Slippery pavement and high speed caused the crash. no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motor Transfer Company
Clarette J. Chandler
Detroit
Harrison and
Wayne Streets
Great Army Does March Great Army Does March
London reports the suffragist coronation procession drawing 40 000 to 60 000 women along a five mile route from Victoria Embankment to Kensington portrayed as queens of history. Attendees include Militant and non militant suffragists, actresses, scholars and notable figures Julie Opp d Arc Inez Milholland Sylvia Pankhurst and Miss Bryce. Seven hundred imprisoned suffragists carried banners in the parade and American participants joined with crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Embankment
Wensington
Boadicea
Catherine of Aragon
Mary Queen of Scents
Queen Victoria
Whitechapel
Grace Derling
Jenny Lyndh
Mrs. Browning
Julie Opp
Jean D'Arc
Inez Milholland
New York
Bryce
John A. Bryce
House of Commons
Washington
Sylvia Pankhurst
Indiana Cities Selected for Postal Savings Banks
Washington June 14 Postmaster General Hitchcock designates fifty more postal savings banks bringing the total to 700. Offices named include Fordyce Arkansas Crownpoint and New Albany Indiana Somerset Kentucky Bucyrus Kent Martins Ferry Wadsworth Hobart Oklahoma Columbia Tennessee Corpus Christi Texas and Richwood West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hitchcock
Fordyce
Ark
Crownpoint
New Albany
Ind
Somerset
Bucyrus
Kent
Martins Ferry
Wadsworth
Hobart
Okla
Columbia, Tenn
Corpus Christi
Tex
Richwood
W. Va
Foley's Kidney Remedy Endorsed for Chronic Kidney Trouble
A customer from Elmira New York praises Foley's Kidney Remedy for chronic kidney and bladder issues. Two bottles reportedly cured the problem and earned a firm endorsement, with the Dreier Drug Co. noted as the supplier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. McConnell
Catheria St
Elmira
Dreier Drug Co
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City Court
Precious Blood Schools
Gompers
Roosevelt
General Otis
ELKS
J. Powell
Combined Service
Nounce
Vaviv Kaidy
Purdue Board
S. W. Greenland
McNamra
M’namara IS
London
Albert Hall
Drummond
Indiana
Ness
Sorina
W. Moreland, M. D
Willin
Matsers
E. W. Moreland Co
WOT
Wayne
ORT
Wayne, Ind
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