Flood Recedes After Shawnee Run Deluge Destroys Property
A major Shawnee run flood swamped Fort Wayne districts from Indiana avenue to Broadway causing heavy damage to homes like Springer’s remodel, Fort Wayne Lumber yard, Olds Wagon works and Rhinesmith & Simonson. Bridges, sewers, and basements flooded with losses running into thousands across the city.
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Creighton Avenue
Fox Street
DeWald
Poplar
Fort Wayne Lumber Company
Broadway
Lumber Company
Taylor Street
Philip Rupp
Olds Wagon Works
Rhinesmith & Simonson
Murray Street
Pittsburg
Hanna Street
Calhoun Street
Wagon Works
Hurlburt
Ira Evans
Lafayette
Murray
Hamilton
LaSelle
Charles
William Miller
Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs McMaken
J C F McMaken and Banner Union Sunday school members planned a large surprise party at Mrs McMaken's home three miles southwest of the city on Wednesday. She was in town visiting her sister Mrs Treavey. Friends gathered, refreshments were served, and a social good time followed.
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J. C. F. McMaken
Banner Union Sunday School
Unclear text on Paulding County school trustees
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Paulding County school trustees with unclear context and no identifiable event, date, or outcome. The readable fragments do not establish a concrete action or result for a publishable news item. The items lack coherent details to form a factual summary.
Commencement Exercises At Temple International Business College
Fifty-two graduates will receive diplomas at the Temple theater on Thursday evening June 28. Commercial department graduates include Anna Holman and William Schnelker among others. shorthand grads include Florence Hilbrecht and multiple others. The program features an address by Thomas J. Logan and a valedictory by Miss Anna Holman.
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International Business College
Temple Theater
Ats Ae
Reineke
L. L. Henson
D. D
J. N
Belle of
Tosti
Callenbach
Thomas J. Logan
Reineke Orchestra Readkapp
Philley Coutrillo
Chaminade
Edward German
Anna Corella Holman
Cunning Coons
Eee Se . Reineke Orchestra Folowitg
Commercial Department
Anna D. Holman
William H. Schnelker
New Haven
Ada Schumann
Nina E. Graham
William A. Bersch
Florence A. Linker
William H. Colter
Arcola
Anna A. Meyers
Fred W. Smith
Amelia C. Nusshbamm
John M
John M. Smick
Fred F. Koop
Forest D. Ryan
John T. Wagner
James J. McBennett
William T. Crick
Adolph J. Binder
Florence M. Hilbrecht
Bertha Liebman
Marie N. Moran
Lola E. Reichelderfer
Anna C. Rachel
Jessie T. Misner
Rosalia M. Fox
Martha M. Ruf
Harry A. Griffith
Carnegie to Raise Big Fund for Campaign
Columbus reporter H L Chapman says Andrew Carnegie plans a fund bigger than the 1896 effort to elect Bryan in 1900. Carnegie views imperialism as the main issue, placing money questions secondary, and favors militarism amid a trend toward monarchy.
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Columbus
Ohio
H. L. Chapman
Kansas City
Andrew Carnegie
Chapman
Carnegie
McKinley
Bryan
Cause of Rise in Wheat Markets Highlight Northwest Losses
R G Dun & Co notes the northwest wheat crop damage as the key factor lifting prices. Speculators see potential yield drop from near record expectations, with futures up in Chicago and locally, while weekly U S failures rise modestly from last year. Canada shows higher failure counts.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade Today
Northwest
West
Chicago
United States
Canada
Bradatrest
Sintelie
Rumored Elevation of Fort Wayne Administrator to Bishop
Washington reports say Very Rev John Guendling, administrator of the vacant Fort Wayne see, may be appointed bishop. Rome dispatches hint at confirmation soon with no official word yet from the Fort Wayne residence.
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Washington
John Guendling
Fort Wayne
Ind
Rome
Sentinel
Episcopal
Father Guendling
Rademacher
Shanley
South Dakota
Balloonist Arthur Ledyard Drowns in Lake Erie
Toledo June 22 Arthur Ledyard a noted balloon operator and parachute artist drowned in Lake Erie during a picnic exhibition at Presque Isle outside Toledo. After wind shift he rose then the balloon collapsed and he disappeared as steamers failed to reach him in time. This marks the third balloonist drowned in the area in recent years.
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Toledo
Ohio
Arthur Ledyard
Lake Erie
Butchers’ and Grocers
Presque Isle
Ledyard
Cedar Point
Hill Seeks Roosevelt Role at Democratic National Convention
David B. Hill of New York aims to lead the Democratic ticket at the Kansas City convention and secure the New York delegation’s support. He reportedly wrote to Clark Howell seeking postponement of a European trip to attend the gathering, with Chicago discussions last week mentioning Hill as vice president material and Croker's consent could push his nomination.
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Philadelphia
David B. Hill
New York
Roosevelt
Kansas City
Clark Howell
Atlanta
Hoowell
Europe
Chicago
Hill
Croker
Romy and Barra Form City Real Estate Partnership
Prominent real estate men Romy and Ben B. Barra announce a new partnership in real estate and loan services, uniting their operations to expand property dealings and financing options in the local market.
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B. Ll. Romy
Ben B. Barra
Real Estate and Loan
Fortieth Infantry suffers losses in Tagayan ambush
Washington reports from General MacArthur that a four officer detachment of 100 men from the Fortieth volunteered infantry left Tagayan on June 13 for a reconnaissance and was ambushed by insurgents in a strong position. Fifty reinforcements failed to take the position and withdrew to the coast post. Killed include Robert E. Coles John H. Haywood Fred Holloway John T Pelham and more. Wounded include Captain Walter B. Elliott Captain Thomas Millar and several others. Missing: Sergeant Wm. Northcross. Full detail report not received.
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Washington
War Department
Mare Arthur
Manila
Fortieth Volunteer Infantry
Millar
Tagayan
Tagayan River
Robert E. Coles
John H. Haywood
Fred Holloway
John T., Pelham
Frank Salisbury
Jesse G. Moody
Michael J. McQuirk
Walter B. Elliott
Thomas Millar
Jeff Effig
James W. Jeffries
Roxie Wheaton
George Mollatifs
Murley Phillips
John W. Smith
Edwin E. Williams
George W. Wells
Lex M. Marketers
Wm. Northcross
MacArthur
Bridgeman Tramp Ring Suspected in Berry District Murder
Early this morning a man was murdered by tramps who dumped the body in a water tank. The village of Bridgeman is in an excited state as the deceased was a longtime figure in local business and church circles. Authorities plan a large roundup of the tramp influx from the berry district to catch the murderer.
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Indiana Avenue
Lincoln Avenue
Boyle
Rhoads
Shawnee
Grace Avenues
Bridgeman
Berry
Fatal Tree Collapse Fatalities Near Attica Ind
Daniel P. Gaines former Leland hotel proprietor of Attica Ind was killed yesterday afternoon when a mammoth tree fell on his team while log hauling six miles north of Attica. Elihu Green and a boy also died, with their horses and men killed. Gaines leaves a wife and two children.
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Attica
Ind
Daniel P. Gaines
Leland Hotel
Elihu Green
Gaines
Pine Lake Christian Culture Assembly Plans Fifth Session
The Pine Lake Christian Culture assembly near Laporte announces its fifth session starting July 30 under Superintendent Rev. L. L. Henson. Noted instructors include Professor Robertson from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Dr. Scott, president of Franklin College, with Rev. Dr. Shepardson as evangelist. The program features Bible school institute teachings, devotional hours, assembly studies, and concerts, with Fort Wayne interest expected and sessions continuing through August 3.
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Pine Lake
Laporte
Baptist Assembly
Christian Culture Assembly
L. L. Henson
Robertson
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville
Scott
Franklin College
Shepardson
Fort Wayne
Angola Sees Fort Wayne Epworth League Session
Fort Wayne delegates return from Churubusco where 185 members attended the Epworth League district meeting. Angola was chosen to host next year’s convention and new officers were elected including president Covetod Ossian and vice presidents from Bluffton Angola Churubusco Monroeville.
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Fort Wayne
Epworth League
Churubusco
C. E. Bacon
Indianapolis
Somerville Lielt
Bliffion
Harriet Kemper
Anderson
W. H. Daniel
Cova Teod
Ossian
Nellie Mason
Bluffton
Mabel Moore
Angola
Laura Douglas
Churubusca
S. Ww. Johnesn
Monroeville
Ellen Uvran
Claudine Johnson
Bryan on the Filipinos rights and independence
The Knoxville Sentinel publishes Col. W. J. Bryan’s letter arguing that Filipino and Cuban rights are identical, calling for immediate recognition of independence to avoid further bloodshed, and condemning conquest as a justification for war. Bryan says the Bacon resolution promised independence and would have prevented the Philippine war if adopted earlier.
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Knoxville
Tenn
the Sentinel
Col. W. J. Bryan
Cuba
Philippine Islands
Bacon
House
W. J. Bryan
Kennedy's Wild West Show Lands July 4 for Robison Park
Al C. Alter, manager of Robison park, announces Kennedy's wild west show will perform July 4. The attraction features rough riders from the western plains with horse races and cowboy contests. Further acts are being arranged though the full program is not fixed.
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al. C. Alter
Robison Park
Kennedy
Western Plains
Farmer's Body Found in Tank Near Bridgeman
In St Joseph Michigan on June 23 the mangled body of James Cooper a wealthy local farmer was found in a large water tank one mile north of Bridgeman. Authorities say initial bull attack theory gave way to a connected finding after investigation.
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St. Joseph
Mich
James Cooper
Bridgeman
Short on laborers for Maples railway track work
A Pennsylvania company still seeks twenty men to build the second track at Maples Indiana. Labour shortages persist as new workers face a six week delay before pay, prompting credit and living hardship while awaiting monthly wages after starting.
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Pennsylvania Company
Maples
Ind
Miss Clara Busse and Frederick SchaferWed at Emanuel Lutheran Church
Miss Clara Busse and Frederick Schafer were united in marriage on Thursday afternoon by Rev. C Gross of Emanuel Lutheran church. Only relatives attended and a wedding supper followed. They will reside at 156 Ewing street after a brief wedding trip.
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Clara Busse
Frederick Schafer
Rev. C. Gross
Emanuel Lutheran Church
Ewing Street
Republican Platform Criticized By Bryan In Chicago
Milwaukee observer reports Col. W. J. Bryan’s return from vacation as he denounces the Philadelphia Republican platform. He claims it proves deception by the party and disclaims differences with Chairman Jones while attacking promises on bi metallism trust policy and Philippine questions and calling for a large standing army.
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Milwaukes
Wis
The
Daily News
Tudey
Col
W. Ed. Bryan
Cincago
Lineoln
Philadelphia
Aken
Philippine Questivon
Peaple
Bryan
Jones
Bryan Arrives in Chicago After Wisconsin Outing
William J. Bryan reached Chicago from a Wisconsin excursion and plans to return to Lincoln. He will not attend the Kansas City convention unless his plans change and he met with Illinois party leaders including former Governor Altgeld and ex Congressm anrichson to discuss the political outlook.
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Chicago
William J. Bryan
Wisconsin
Lincoln
Webbright
Kansas City
Bryan
Altgeld
John H. Butler Dead Ex Judge and Noted Lawyer
Indianapolis obituary noting the death of John H. Butler at 87. Former Floyd county court judge and prominent Indiana lawyer, he resided in Indianapolis with his son Noble Butler, clerk of the federal court. He leaves another son Charles Butler, a treasury department clerk. Butler born 1839 in Salem Indiana, career with Walter Q. Gresham, service as Floyd circuit judge, New Albany city council president of Merchants’ National Bank, moved to Indianapolis after his wife’s 1892 death.
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Indianapolis
John H. Butler
Floyd County
Noble Butler
Federal Court
Charles Butler
Treasury Department
John Butler
Washington County
Pennsylvania
Salem
Ind
New Albany
Walter Q. Gresham
Cleveland
Floyd Circuit
Merchants’ National Bank of
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