Andrew Carnegie Gift to Fort Wayne Public Library
The retired steel magnate Andrew Carnegie offers 75000 for a free public library in Fort Wayne on the condition the city provides a site and maintains an annual $7000 funding. City officials, the Woman's Club, and the School Board discuss plans, aiming to use the existing public library site and raise funds to complete construction and ongoing operation.
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Donates 75000 for Library Plea in Early 1905
A letter from Edward and civic leaders proposes a 75000 donation to fund a free city library. Fort Waglic and New York officials back the effort amid recall tensions and political pressure. The missive, dated January 14, 1905, asks community support and notes Mayor Henry F. Sehares and Andrew canonate among signers. The document underscores a push for a public library funded by private contributions.
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Library Opening And Growth In Fort Wayne History
In 1884 a library was opened with Mayor Oakley presiding at a public meeting in the council chamber. The library began with 2,606 volumes, later receiving 800 from the Woman's Club, 3,028 from the public, 17 public documents, and 1,414 purchased volumes. It moved locations several times, with librarian Miss Clara M. Fowly taking the post in 1896 and successors continuing the tradition at evolving sites on Wayne and Webster streets.
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New Local Society Formed to Protect Dogs and Game
A new temporary society formed in Port Wayne aims to protect oggs and game by preventing hunting with dogs out of season and stopping illegal hunting. Key officers named include President Bovtar Benratary and Treasurer Gonrad Baus, with a committee to draft by laws. The group plans to become permanent at the next meeting on May 29 as dog thefts in the city have increased.
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Pioneer Bench And Bar In Fort Wayne's Early Court Life
In Auburn at a meeting of the Pioneer bench and bar, Hon. J. Hone recalls early Indiana courts and lawyers. Rose notes Fort Wayne figures shaping old-era law, and details the 1838 county organization, first court, and scenes of judges, grand and petit juries, and colorful names like Colerick, Dowson, Cooper, and Chaim. The article paints the rough, roaming circuit days, travel by horseback, and the evolving profession in Noble County and surrounding courts.
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Governor Lions Bills Signed in Indiana
Indiana Governor signed bills requiring unit chimbies made foods to be labeled and mandating foreign corporations doing business in Indiana to incorporate and pay fees. A voting machine bill was signed, a proposal to tax Forsnwhr ranged from 18 000 to 25 000 was vetoed, with the governor saying the bill should have originated elsewhere.
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Unclear OCR: Infant Case Draws Attention
Fragmentary report describes a serious case involving an orphan and an infant. Mentions Mr and Mrs George Wenvey and a baby named Wija with references to an arterial condition and possible tragedy. Details are obscured by garbled text and missing context.
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Fire near the White House lights up grounds full blaze
Washington March 16 alarm of fire turned in near the White House last night around seven. Flames swept the inaugural grandstand area at the northwest corner, startling spectators. The White House and nearby state, war and navy buildings were briefly illuminated before the blaze was out. Damage appears minor.
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