Court hears continuance in Luce and Taylor case
In city court Tuesday morning attorneys asked delays as John Luce Jr and Ed Taylor face charges of entering a home to commit a felony. Luce, on $500 bond posted by his father, vanished prompting fear for his safety. He later appeared with counsel. a further continuance was granted. Taylor remained in jail as both men admitted attempts to hold up the Covington home. A separate case sees 16 year old Arthur Bachmann bound over to the circuit court after pleading guilty to burglary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Luce, Jr
Ed Taylor
Frank H. Kleekamp
Luce
Taylor
Une
A. C. Gladieux
Callahan
Enece
Gladieux
Covington
Young Bachmann Suspected in Ongoing City Theft Probe
Police here pursue leads in a theft case tied to the young suspect known as Bachmann. Authorities say he has not disclosed the full extent of his criminal activities and will be questioned further as the efforts to recover property continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Bachmann
Pair of poolroom gamblers in jail
William Bates and Lerroy Johnson, two colored men, were arrested after a dispute over two bits a game at Monty Curry's Lafayette street saloon. Both pleaded guilty to gambling in city court, each fined $10 and costs and sentenced to fifteen days in jail. Prosecution and fate of Wilbur Cochran also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bates
Lerroy Johnson
Monty Curry
Lafayette Street
Bates
Johnson
Bay
Cochran
Jmihea
Harrison Streets
Kerr
Marshalls Reach Goshen for First Time in Two Years
Vice President and Mrs. Thomas R. Marshall arrive in Goshen Indiana marking their first visit in two years. The pair are welcomed amid anticipation of events and speeches during their stay today.
Pennsylvanias Roster Changes Reach City Officials
Official notice confirms broad reshuffle in the Pennsylvania system. New assignments include B B Robertson to Cleveland division, I W Gerr elevated to general superintendent, W Wardrop to Erie and Ashtabula, Otto Schroll to Western division, Paul Jones to Toledo, and F V J Stimson to Zanesville. Wardrop departs for Newcastle tonight. family to follow. Wardrop praised as golden rule trainmaster and beloved by staff and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
W. M. Wardyey
B. B. Robertson
Fire and
Ashtabula
Cleveland
I. W. Gerr
Central System
W. C. Downing
Wardrop
Erie and
Robertson
Otto Schroll
Paul Jones
Zanesville
Toledo
Supt. Behroll
VF. J. Stimson
Grani Rapids
W. S
Edgworth
Princeton College
J. B. McKim
First Presbyterian Church
First complete Allen county board of education photo
The image captures all members of the Allen county board of education with the county superintendent and township trustees. Names span three rows from Gremaux to Van Buskirk and include leaders from Jefferson Pleasant St Joseph Lake Monroe Scipio and others showing a full assembly of local education officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County Board of Education
County Board of Education
Julian C. Gremaux
Jefferson
Jeremiah B. Grabner
Jackson
Thomas A. Wilkinson
Vice President Marshall Tours Indiana Farm Visit
The vice president and Mrs. Marshall traveled by motor yesterday and spent the night with Robert Hudson in Columbia City. Today they plan to speak at the Indiana Society of Chicago outing on the Tipperance battlefield in Lafayette. They viewed their 102 acre York township farm near Middlebury, met tenants Elvin Weer and Thomas Marshall Leer born July 26 1914, and learned a silver cup was sent to the boy after his birth. The Marshalls have been touring Allen Steuben Noble and Elkhart counties by car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hudson
Columbia City
Lafayette
Indiana Society of Chicago
Tipperance Battle Field
Goshen
Marshall
York Township
Elkhart County
Middlebury
Elvin Weer
Mr. Marshall
Thomas Marshall Leer
Hoy
Youthful Burglar Confesses Guilty Claiming 16 Years Old
Arthur Bachmann admitted burglary in city court on Monday claiming he is 16. He was caught Saturday night by Detective Sergeant Immel while attempting to break into Charles Crall’s home on West Berry Street. Police recovered jewelry and cash from him, with prosecutors seeking proper defense before trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy
Butte, Mont
Arthur Bachmann
Kerr
Callahan
Walter Immel
Charles E. Crall
West Berry Street
Bachmann
Herbert L. Somers
Vancouver
Wash
Buffalo
West End
Immel
Fred Fry
Gun Buuck
Crall
A. H. Per
Purses Stolen From Baby Cab Faces Court Actions
Edward Kelly, 22, pleaded guilty to petit larceny for stealing a silver mesh bag containing 3.76 from a baby cab owned by Mrs. Harry Komisarow. He received a $10 fine and ninety days at the Indiana penal farm after confessing and leading police to the recovered money. Herman Miller, arrested for pretending to be a deaf mute, was fined $1 and costs and jailed eleven days for drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Kelly
Indiana
Harry Komisarow
East
Wayne Street
Komisarow
Maumee Avenue
Walter Immel
Joseph Brennan
F. W. Gallmeier
Kelly
Herman Miller
Glen Johnston
Miller
Italian Discovers Mineral Detection in Flour and Drugs
An Italian researcher reports a method to detect minerals in flour and drugs. The Fort Wayne Musicians Union schedules a regular meeting for Sunday morning July 4 at 10 o'clock in the Knights of Pythias hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne Musicians’ Union
Knights of Pythias’ Hall
Mrs Smick Dies at 94 After 45 Years in Fort Wayne
Mrs Smick died Wednesday at the home of a son on East Berry street. She was 94 years old and had lived in Fort Wayne for forty five years.
Tragic Train Death Of Adams Farmer Before Wife
Charles Behrman a 47 year old farmer living two miles east of Adams was killed instantly by Pennsylvania train No 23 Sunday at 10 20 am as his wife tried to catch him. He dashed toward the track and ignored the whistle as his wife shouted for him to stop. Coroner Kruse ordered removal to New Haven with funeral set for Monday at 2 pm. He left a widow six children and a large extended family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Behrman
Adams
Pennsylvania
Sander
Behrman
Justin Behrman
Fred
Louis
Henry
Theodore
William Behrman
Mary Gable
Sophia Rohrbaugh
Lena Sinram
Minnie Adams
Rip Van Winkle Wins Mock Trial Damages of 5000 Dollars
In a midweek mock trial at the G A R hall Lincoln Life building Captain James B Whitecamp presided. Attornies Crosby and Hogg faced Frank Emrick as judge with C P Jesse and YI Blair as assistants. The case Rip Van Winkle vs Herman Winkelmeyer centered on knockout drops and claims for 20000 dollars. the jury awarded Rip 5000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rip van Winkle
James B. Whitecamp
Sons of Veterans
G. A. R. Hall
Lincoln Life
Frank Emrick
Louis Crosby
David Hogg
C. P. Jesse
YI. W. Blair
Herman Winkelmeyer
Rip
Winkelmeyer
W. F. Geller
Cyril Chandler
Frank Chalfant
George Washington
Gago
Mias
Elsie Joase
Aaron Huguenard
Young Farmer Drowns in Maumee River Near New Haven
Fred Bremer a 22 year old farmer living with sister Mrs Margaret Meyers two miles northeast of New Haven drowned in the Maumee River one and a half miles below the New Haven bridge at seven thirty Tuesday evening. His body was recovered at twelve thirty Wednesday morning. Bremer and cousin Frank Bremer were learning to swim with August David teaching them when they stepped into a deep hole. David 140 pounds attempted a rescue but nearly drowned himself. Frank Bremer stood on shore and threw boards and logs as help. Deputy Sheriff Henry Branning Deputy Coroner Robert Garmire and Darious Mills recovered the body. Survived by brothers Henry Arnold and Martin of Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bremer
Margaret Meyers
New Haven
Maumee River
New Haven Bridge
Young Bremer
Frank Bremer
August David
David
Frank
Bremer
Henry Branning
Robert Garmire
Darious Mills
Henry
Arnold
Martin
Fort Wayne
Memorial services held by two lodges this Sunday
Wayne lodge No. 54 Knights of Maccabees held service at Plymouth Congregational church with Rev. Arthur J. Folsom delivering the memorial address. Odd Fellows met at West Jefferson Street Church of Christ with Rev. O. E. Tomes speaking, praising the order’s long history and ongoing growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Tent No. 54
Knights of Maccabees
The
Odd Fellows
Plymouth Congregational Church
West Jefferson Street Church
Ita
Bluffton Clerk Flimmed by Shortchange Pair at Grocery
Brooks White, a clerk at J. H. Fencannon grocery on West Washington street Bluffton Indiana was fleeced of 10 dollars in a noon robbery by a clever shortchange artist. The suspect and a companion fled in a Ford automobile and officers were alerted to pursue the two occupants.
Silos Given Boost as Result of Tour
A silo tour led by Clarence Henry, Allen County agricultural agent, visited farms near Fort Wayne including the Indiana school for feeble-minded youth and Andy Blume in St. Joe township. Prof. J Schwab of Purdue praised farmer interest and the slogan A Silo at Every Barn and Alfalfa on Every Farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana School For
Clarence Henry
Court House
J. Schwab
Purdue University
Allen County
Andy Blume
St. Joe
Christ Vonderau
Forrest Dearsman
Clarence Brush
Scipio Township
Keeneman
Court finds no profanity in fence dispute case
In Justice Henry J. Grabner’s court Charlies Fletter was tried for profanity by neighbor Mrs. Mary Grimm over a Hale avenue fence dispute. Six witnesses testified no profanity was used. the court found Fletter not guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Justice of the Peace
Henry J. Grabner
Charlies Fletter
Mary Grimm
Judgment Awarded for Fifteen Dollars in Theater Coat Claim
Miss June Harding receives a fifteen dollar judgment from Justice of the Peace Henry J. Grabner in her suit against Quinby Amusement Company. She alleged damage to her coat after sitting on a freshly varnished chair at the Jefferson theater in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Harding
Justice of the Peace
Henry J. Grabner
Quinby Amusement Company
Jefferson Theater
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Leroy Johnson Quarrel
Goshen, Ind
Thomas R. Marshall
Pennsylvania Veteran Employes’ Association
Fhe Sentinel
Schroll
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio State University
Scioto Valley
New England Ry
Norfolk & Western Ry
W. M. Wardrop
Cer
Abner Lantz
Milan
Levi Klopfenstein
Maumee
Leonard Stolte
Washington
Enoch Smith
Pleasant
John Griffin
Perry
Orsin Smith
St. Joseph
Charles M. Shaffer
Lake
Thomas Sheehan
Monroe
Harry Foote
Scipio
Frederick Buuck
Marion
D. D
Boston
Springfield
William Scott
Abelte
George Meyer
Henry Scherer
Wayne
Dore Bennard
Eel River
Swenry
Cedar Creek
D. O. McComb
Gottlieb E. C. Schaper
Odis van Buskirk
Madison
Art Bachmann
C. E. Crall
Fect
West
Barchmann
Margaret A. Smick
Flyer
Bluffton
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