Fire at World’s Fair costs Hoo Hoo house loss
At the St Louis world’s fair June 24 a fire destroyed the Hoo Hoo building and contents, with five second floor occupants escaping by climbing a tree. Loss is about 50 000 dollars with 20 000 insured, plus 5 000 for Union Baking catering. Fire likely started from a worn electric wire. elephants and camels fled in panic from Asia concession. Thirty black cats in the Hoo Hoo hall are believed dead.
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St. Louis
Secur
Union Baking Company
Hoo Hoo Tha
World's Fair Fire Department
Asia Concession
Pike
Hoo Hoo
Juniors' session opens with crowded Grace Reformed gathering
The duniors convention at Grace Reformed church drew about 1,000 for an opening service at First Presbyterian. Prof Bilhorn led a 150-voice chorus, with Rev Sylvester Newlin presiding and Rev Charles S Medbury sharing a keynote on fellowship and righteous service. Robert E B Speer urged global mission involvement, stressing the gospel's reach beyond one's town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duniors
Grace Reformed Church
L. Riegeman
Allee Leininger
First Presbyterian Church
P. P. Bilhorn
Sylvester Newlin
Westfield
Bilborn
J. Webster Bailey
Charles S. Medbury
Des Moines
Iowa
Indiana Association
Medbury
Angola
157Th
Indiana Volunteers
Jesus
Dain«Ness
MR. Speer
Robert EB. Speer
New York City
Spear
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Speer
Missionary Duty Beyond Our Shores
A speaker argues that Christians must beyond national borders extend blessings of Christianity. Despite belief in confinement, he contends the mission is universal, citing rising crime as proof of insufficient evangelistic effort. Mr Speer closes with a prayer for true Christian accomplishment.
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Christ
Speer
Bank director Henry freed in federal bankruptcy case
In Indianapolis federal court Judge Anderson sustained John C. Henry of Auburn in a bankruptcy proceeding brought by creditors of Farmers bank. The suit claimed Henry as a director negligently dissipated funds and made the bank bankrupt. The court ruled the complaint faulty and held Henry not liable until loan resources are exhausted.
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Anderson
Indianapolis
Farmers’ Bank
Auburn
John C. Henry
Mr. Henry
A. A. Chapin
R. W. McBride
Henry
Bath
Notice of Auction of Unclaimed Freight by Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway
The Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway Co announces sale of unclaimed freight and baggage held for over a year. Items will be auctioned at the freight house on Island Street Grand Rapids Kent County Michigan starting Tuesday July 12 1904 at 10 o clock, bid cash, immediate delivery. Agents Leavenworth and Wood oversee the sale.
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Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway Company
Said Railway Company
Island Street
Grand Rapids
County of
Kent
State of
Michigan
Railroad of
Grand Rapids & Indiana Railway Co
C. Leavenworth
G. L. Lock Wood
Happy Hollow passes back to John Islandt in fair sale
Fort Wayne financial group had converted Happy Hollow near Huntington into a park. John Islandt repurchased the site from the company for 600 dollars. Noble county sees the Wilmot Mutual Telephone company organized with 10 000 capital stock and plans to absorb Etna Telephone and connect Etna North Webster Cromwell Ligonier and regional lake resorts.
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Huntington News-Democrat
Fort Wayne Fina Southwestern
John Brandt
Happy Hollow
John Islandt
Wilmot Mutual Telephone Company
Noble County
Etna Telephone Company
Etna
North Webster
Cromwell
Ligonier
Fort Wayne Directory Sets Population at 56 290
The 1904 Fort Wayne city directory estimates a population of 56 290 from 28 145 names, conservative and lower than other publishers. It notes a larger volume, blue cloth binding, and indicates strong local growth with improved housing and manufacturing activity despite rising costs.
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Fort Wayne
New City Directory
Edith Andrews
R. L. Polk & Co
Outlook Fork Folure
Craime
Cortelyou Chosen Republican National Committee Chairman
Chicago June 24 George B Cortelyou was chosen chairman of the republican national committee at a meeting held after the convention adjourned He said he would welcome counsel but intended to be chairman without dictation from anyone He asked for confidence and support for the late chairman Hanna and sought advice from old and new members He resigned as secretary of commerce and labor to take effect when his successor qualifies
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Chicago
George B. Cortelyou
Republican National Committee
Hanna
Cortelyou
Commerce
Jabor
Cortelyou Named Chairman In Cabinet Campaign Plan
July 1 outlines Cortelyou not engaging in active political matters until retirement. No vice chairman. new chairman to split time between New York and Chicago HQs. HQs open late July. executive committee to be formed. Cortelyou to lead campaign with broad powers.
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Cortelyo
New York
Chicago
Ity
Cortelyou
Payne
Mr. Cortelyou
Messrs. Claytor
Arkansas
Murphy
New, Jersey
Yerkes
Kentucky
Elmer Dover
Ohio
Scott
Cornelius
Parker
Missouri
David R. Francis
Francis
Louisiana
Coliseum
Cure for incurable heart disease offered by mail
Dr Miles promises free trial treatments worth 3.75 for heart disease and related ailments by mail. He cites twenty five years of study and many testimonials from named individuals and officials, urging readers to request a free examination blank and heart book from his Elkhart grand dispensary.
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Miles
Pew
A. Kronck
Huntington
Ind
Flora Graeter
Bristolville
Jas. R. Write
Frank Smith
Chicago
Julius Keister
R. Poykex
Franklin Miles
Main St
Elkhart
Indiana Delegation Weighs Durbin Hemenway Senate Fate
Chicago June 23 Indiana delegates debate successor to Senator Fairbanks for the vice presidential vacancy. Two candidates emerge Governor Durbin and Representative James Hemenway of Indiana. Hemenway widely seen as best fit, Durbin touted to move to Washington for the unexpired term. Delegation campaigns with banners, bands, and rallies across Chicago as supporters chant Roosevelt and Fairbanks.
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Chicago
Fairbanks
Indiana
Durbin
James Hemenway
Appropriations Committee
Senate
Washington
United States
Hemenway
Ho Fe
Congress
Cannon
Michigan Avenue
Auditorium Hotel
Victoria Hotel
Pennsylvania
Music Hall
Fine Arts Building
Roosevelt
Splendid Work by State School Pupils at Closing Exercises
Several hundred visitors attended the closing exercises of the state school on Thursday. The program featured a noteworthy musical and literary program by resident pupils, a kindergarten, art, and needlework displays, and manuscript work. The girls orchestra under Prof. F. J. Reineke impressed the crowd with improved proficiency and harmony.
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Sthnel
Carroll
Gins
F. J. Reineke
School Exhibition Displays Noted in Annual Show
A comprehensive school exhibit showcases crayon drawing, water color, sewing, lacemaking, and needlework by students under Miss Wintermore Mrs Pace and Miss Rusk. The kindergarten department also presents notable work. The flag drill and chorus under Mrs Summerbell wins applause as about 375 pupils participate. The institution now totals 1017 students with 11 teachers and benefits from a new waterworks system with fifteen hydrants.
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Carroj
Fort Wayne Fair Catalogues Issued With Full Schedule
Secretary W F Myers begins mailing catalogs for the Fort Wayne fair September 6 to 10. Readers may obtain copies at the Secretary's office as exhibitions, prizes, and speech programs are outlined. Events include horse shows, draft cattle, hogs, sheep judging, and daily Packard band concerts with pace and trot races.
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Fort Wayne Fair
W. F. Myers
Packard Band
the Fair Association
John C. Peters
Charles McCulloch
Alexander Johnson
Wm. F. Myers
E. H. McDonald
J. G C. Peters
F. J. Hayden
James B. White
D. N. Foster
Ochming Bird
George W. Kell
David McKay
George Thumi
Geo. Thumm
Ochmig Bird
Fire at Auburn Junction destroys old foundry building
Auburn Ind June 2 a blaze at the old foundry building at Auburn Junction owned by C W Werntz was set 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon and left heavy losses. In nearby Spencerville a child’s play with matches burned carpets and window draperies in Newton Watson’s home before the fire was put out. In Bluitton News dispute Peter Poffenberger assaulted S M Rinehart. a revolver failed to fire and an affidavit charges assault with intent to kill after the editor was knocked down before bystanders intervened.
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Auburn
Ind
Auburn Junction
C. W. Werntz
Newton Watson
Spencerville
Bluitton News
Peter Poffenberger
S. M. Rinehart
Huise
Rinehart
Poffenbargey
County Board Reconfigures Voting Precincts in Several Wards
The board of county commissioners met to redraw precinct boundaries in multiple city wards and two townships to keep each precinct near 250 voters. Work to tally votes finished around 3 pm and maps were consulted to place divisions. Second ward will have two precincts with a Main and Columbia alley boundary. Fifth to Seventh wards to be split. Wayne township likewise reassessed. Maumee township gains a new precinct with voting at school house No. 3.
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Board of County Commissioners
Main
Columbia Streets
Wayne Township
Maumee Township
School House No
Emily Parker Weds James Stemen In Pretty Wheeler Street Ceremony
Miss Emily Edith Parker became the wife of James Brainard Stemen at a Sunday evening ceremony at the bride's home 1825 Wheeler Street. Rev Dubois H. Loux officiated as Agnes Stemen led the bridal procession with Mendelssohn music. The couple plan a northern honeymoon and will reside at 1162 West Main Street after July 10, moving to a new home on Greenwond Avenue in the fall.
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Bride’s
Wheeler Street
Emily Edith Parker
James Brainard Stemen
Agnes Stemen
Mendelssohn
Evan Moore
Anna Mae Parker
Siemen
Dubois H. Loux
R. A. Sneider
Cleveland
Ohio
Henry H. Stemen
Copamish
Mich
George E. Davies
Bellefontaine
J. C. Breckenridge
Indianapolis
Hugh Smaltz
Galesburg
John Watson
Upland
Ind
Tomes Parker
Geo. B. Stemen
Adams Express Company
West Main Street
Greenwond Avenue
HAAU-MANOR Weds Homer Hang In June Home Ceremony
A June wedding was held at 6 pm at 1641 Franklin avenue as Misa Florence Manor wed Homer Hang with Rev. George Corking officiating. Bride wore white muil and carried roses. maid was cousin Ethel Norhood in French lawn with carnations. Attendant was Floyd Manor. After a wedding trip they will settle at 2207 Gay street, home after July 1, 1944.
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Joseph Manor
Franklin Avenue
Misa Florence
Homer Hang
George Corking
Trinity M. E. Church
Ethel Norhood
Floyd Manor
W. S. Roberts
Fort Wayne Men In Chicago Stir Local Attention
Fort Wayne readers note Bob Hanna claims Chicago is part of the Twelfth district. Major Billy Wilson, missing from Allen county crowds, is later found to be delivering a wagon load of flowers to a friend on the north side of the city.
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Bob Hanna
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Twelfth
Billy” Wilson
Allen County
Barry-Hickey Wedding at Cathedral in Hartford City
Miss Mayme Barry married William Hickey of Indianapolis at the cathedral with Rev. P F Roche officiating. Attendants were Miss Irene Lanter nier and John Barry. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s Hayden street home. The groom serves as deputy city clerk of Indianapolis. Also reported, Mrs Rebecca Shover 78, found dead on her Hartford City porch Wednesday evening after a short walk.
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OD A. Om
Mayme Barry
William Hickey
Indianapolis
P. F. Roche
Irene Lanternier
John Barry
Hayden Street
Owen Barry
Rebecca Shover
Hartford City
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