Class of 1908 Ends Work in Fort Wayne High
The Fort Wayne High and Manual Training School graduates of 1908, forty-eight students, bid farewell amid music and applause. Speeches by Misses Ehle and Hinton praised optimism and perseverance. Robert Porter Lane spoke on child labor in the South. Miss Rich delivered the valedictory. Dr. Robert L. Kelly of Earlham College urged practical health, discipline, and enthusiastic work for future success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
J. N
Reineke
Frank Lenig
Marie Christine Ehle
Miss Ehle
Verma Cornelia Hinton
Miss Hinton
Lfe
Edison
Ehle
Robert Porter Lane
Lane
Lela Florence Rich
Study
Robert L. Kelly
Earlham College
Richmond
Ind
Kelly
Dr. Kelly
United States
Republic
Herbert Spencer
Paul
James B. Fry
Board of Education
Anthony Wayne Club
Shober
Edna Belle Beaver
Anna Myrtle Glass
Frieda Carolyn Kampe
Pansy Marie Knoll
Herbert ‘Henry Meyer
Lois Estelle Puddy
Laura Elizabeth Ross
Dora Lydia’ Ruf
Frieda Julia Scheimann
Clara Jane Sheridan
Bartlett Ward Shryock
Senior Class Roster and Language Teachers 1908
The list shows Latin George William Fishering and Zama Victoria Harris with manual training instructors Edward El mer Springer and Marshall Wines Wor den. English manual training lists Nelson Craig. Senior class notes January 31 1908 and names Marie Christine Ehle Eben Elwood Lane Maurice Rosenthal Lohman Carrie Blanche Swank Budd Eakin Van Sweringen Edith Johanna Stecher English German Helen Margaret Blackburn Mabel Cooper Clare Ellen wood Velma Cornelia Hinton Harvey Prattingham Bertha Valerie Leach Viola Edna Warner Carolyn Elizabeth Weller.
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George William Fishering
Zama Victoria Harris
Edward Elmer Springer
Marshall Wines Worden
Nelson Craig
Marie Christine Ehle
Eben Elwood Lane
Maurice Rosenthal Lohman
Carrie Blanche Swank
Budd Eakin van Sweringen
Edith Johanna Stecher
Helen Margaret Blackburn
Mabel Cooper
Clare Ellenwood
Velma Cornelia Hinton
Harvey Prattingham
Bertha Valerie Leach
Viola Edna Warner
Carolyn Elizabeth Weller
Fines for Fighting at the Elks Fair
Two young men Edward Roberts and John Farrell were fined $10 and costs each by Judge Skelton in city court for attacking Al Alter at the Elks fair. They entered a ladies’ apartment, assaulted Alter, were restrained by A Worch, Herman Strodel, and James Dormer, then police arrived. Robert Davidson pleaded guilty to slapping his wife and paid $1 fine. Harry Mills faced petit larceny charges, claimed the items found were in an alley and was ordered to leave the city.
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Edward Roberts
John Farrell
Judge Skelton
al. C. Alter
Alter
A. Worch
Herman Strodel
James Dormer
Robert Davidson
Gandy
Harry Mills
Fort Wayne wholesalers tour draws continuous welcome along route
The second day of trolley touring by Fort Wayne wholesalers and manufacturers drew a near continuous ovation from Huntertown to Auburn. Stops included Garrett and Avilla with band concerts and parades led by Maj. C. D. Tillo and others. The visit aimed to boost Fort Wayne exposure and foster ties with surrounding cities. Decatur trip postponed due to heat.
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Fort Wayne
Decatur
Huntertown
Garrett
Avilla
Packard Band
Maj. C. D. Tillo
H. A. Keplinger
E. F. Yarnelle
Kendallville
Fisher Cafe
Lake Shore
Waterloo
Auburn
Old Settlers
Court House Square
Fort Wayne Buffaloes Elect New Officers
The Fort Wayne herd of the Benevolent Order of Buffaloes elected new officers Thursday evening. Worthy bison C. R. Bookwalter, vice bison Frank J. Fink, chaplain G. L. Fox, scribe L. Nickels, treasurer Allen Hursh, guide C. A. Bimon, inside picket Paul Bowman, outside picket B. C. Waddington, trustee Frank Besse.
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Fort Wayne
Fire destroys four story building injuring six firemen
Chicago records a major blaze on June 19 injuring six firemen and causing about 50000 dollars in property loss. The fire partially destroyed a four story building at a division street location as flames swept through the structure.
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Chicago
Parally
Btr A. Th
Trio of Speakers Urge Liquor Evil as Chief Issue
Three prohibition speakers at a Majestic theater meeting declare liquor as the top political issue. Charles Eckhart, Sumner Haynes, and Michael Fanning attack old parties while urging voters to back prohibition and ballot action across Indiana and beyond.
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Majestic Theater
Charles Eckhart
Auburn
Congress
Sumner W. Haynes
Portland
Indiana
Michael J. Fanning
Philadelphia
James F. Connelly
B. Sawyer
W. P. Shamhart
West Creighton Avenue
Fanning
Mr. Fanning
Maine
Illinois
South
Hlinois
Fort Wayne liquor vote debate on county option law
An orator argued that county option would flood Allen county with liquor support from Fort Wayne, eventually turning hundreds of dry towns wet. He dismissed liquor revenue claims as misleading, saying licensing saloons transfers taxes to dealers as inflated commissions.
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United States
Allen County
Fort Wayne
Filipino Assembly Backs Independence Amid Adjournment
The Philippine Assembly voted 47 to 1 in favor of independence as the aspiration of the Filipino people and readiness for immediate independence. Speaker Osmena reiterated the goal, while Progressista leaders urged a separate vote, saying the time is not yet ripe.
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Manila
Philippine Assembly
Osmena
House
Progressista Party
Spaniard to Remain in Jail Pending Indictment
Prosecutor A. E. Thomas states Manuel Mandida the Spaniard held on murder charges must stay in county jail until after the next circuit court term in September to allow grand jury action. Six foreign witnesses remain jailed, as bonding for appearance is unlikely and the Herman Miller case occupies the prosecutor next week.
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Manuel Mandida
A. &. Thomas
Herman Miller
Fort Wayne
Election of Officers at Burbage Temple No 19 Ladies of the Golden Eagle
At a meeting last evening Burbage temple No 19 elected officers led by Noble Templar Hattie Cox and Vice Templar Lulu Honthein. Other posts include Prophetess Minnie Schrader Priestess Leah Bayless and Marshal of Ceremonies Margaret Miller. Also elected were Inner Portal Edith Rodgers Outer Portal Elizabeth Wells Drill Mistress Ollie Riley and Trustees Mary Brower Sarah King. Telegrams report Orville Whitford of Kendallville who attempted suicide at Sioux City is recovering. father Melvin Whitford remains at the bedside.
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Burbage Temple
Ladies of the Golden Eagle
Noble Templar
Hattie Cox
Lulu Honthein
Minnie Schrader
Leah Bayless
Margaret Miller
Edith Rodgers
Elizabeth Wells
Ollie Riley
Mary Brower
Sarah King
Taft Visits Washington Club for Welcome from Neighbors
Secretary Taft addressed the University Club in Washington D C praising fellowship and denying election prophecy while recounting memories of the capital. He rode to the White House in an army bus as crowds cheered and fireworks marked the reception.
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Davis
White House
Taft
Marshall Announces Dates for Speech Tour Amid Governor Race
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Thomas R. Marshall plans a nationwide speaking schedule from Aug 1 to Nov 3 with stops across Indiana including New Albany Carlisle Monticello Elwood Lafayette Vincennes Remington Valparaiso Terre Haute and Brookville. He will leave July 4 for the Democratic National Convention in Colorado and be away about ten days. Fred L. Smith named new superintendent of Churubusco schools at Harlan next fall.
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Denver
Columbia City
Ind
Thomas R. Marshall
Marshall
New Albany
Carlisle
White County
Monticello
Elwood
Lafayette
Quincy
Owen County
Portland
Vincennes
Middleford
Jefferson County
Remington
Valparaiso
Brookville
Terre Haute
Colorado
State
Churubusco
Harlan
Bert _Wayne high
W D Jones firm takes over Randall Hotel with plans for upgrades
Frank E Purcell sold the Randall hotel lease and furnishings Thursday evening to the W D Jones company a new corporation led by John A McAlevy and A B Jones both former lessees of the New Avenue The owner P A Randall will fund extensive improvements to render the building first class and the proprietors aim to make the Randall a model two dollar a day hotel.
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Frank E. Purcell
Randall Hotel
W. D. Jones Company
John A. McAlevy
Purcell
W. D. Jones
A. B. Jones
P. A. Randall
Randall
Taft to retire as Secretary of War on June 30
Washington reports Secretary of War Taft has tendered his resignation to the president. The resignation takes effect June 30. General Luke E. Wright of Tennessee, formerly governor general of the Philippines and minister to Japan, is named Taft's successor. Wright noted for distinction in Philippine hostilities.
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Washington
Taft
Luke E. Wright
Philippines
United States
Japan
Wright
Tennessee
James S Sherman as Republican Nominee for Vice President
James Schoolcraft Sherman of New York a republican vice presidential candidate possibility discussed but not strong. A Utica lawyer and congressman born 1855 in Utica, he has held mayoralty, led New York Republican conventions and serves on the Rules Committee in Congress. Western delegates at Chicago questioned his nomination due to his legislative actions.
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James Schoolcraft Sherman
New York
Utica
NS Y
Hughes
New Yorker
Sherman
Chicago
Utica, N Y
Richard W. Sherman
Mary Frances Sherman
Hazarlton College
Utica Trust and Deposit Company
New Hartford Canning Company
House
Cannon
Dalzell
Taft
Congress
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Earlham
Miss Rich
State University
Robert L. Kelly, Ll.d
Badham College
al Alter
City Court
Messrs. Eckhart, Haynes and
Majestic
Eckhart
Haynes
Lincoln
Watson
Filipino Assembly
Fiedom
Orville Whitford
Sioux City
Iowa
Melvin Whitford
Young Whitford
Laues Roosevelt
Neigh
Washington, D. C
University Club
Ohio
McFarland
NEW
W.D. Jones Company
THE
F. E. Purcell
J. A. McAlevy
Tenders
Luke Wright
James S. Sherman
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