Judge Orders Home Return for Ill Prisoner
In circuit court Judge O Rourke considers removing J F Schell from county jail to his Lake Side home due to serious gastric illness. Doctors testify confinement endangers his health and could delay recovery, with no immediate fatal risk proven. Removal would require guardian care at no county cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. V. Harris
J. F. Schell
Boswell
Schell
Whery
Barnett
Sohell
Thomas
Harris
O'Rourke
Melching
Filipinos to seek terms as Otis rejects truce
Manila April 29 3 p m General Otis held talks with Col Manuel Argueleses and Lieut Jose Bernal from General Luna under a flag of truce. The Americans refused a cessation of hostilities and offered surrender terms as the Filipinos admit defeat and prepare fresh proposals from General Luna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
General Otis
Manuel Argueleses
Jose Bernal
Luna
General Otis cites failed talks with Filipino insurgents
Washington reports General Otis cabled that talks with insurgent representatives ended. Insurgents asked three weeks to let their congress decide on peace or continued fighting. Otis declined the proposition and promised full amnesty on surrender. He notes the insurgents are tired of war and may seek terms through their congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Otis
War Department
Philippines
Manila
Congress
Oris
OrTis
Insurgents claim Yorktown crew as prisoners at Baler
A Manila dispatch reports that F C Balers insurgents say they hold the missing men of the gunboat Yorktown as prisoners at Baler, Manila. The claim comes amid ongoing hostilities between American forces and Philippine insurgents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baler
Yorktown
New York
the Herald
Manila
Otis says emissaries seek delay as Filipino war path shifts
General Otis in Malacanan Palace says insurgent leaders want to delay the war by appealing to a congress meeting in May while proposing nothing but surrender terms. He notes their claim to represent the Filipino people and says only unconditional surrender would be accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Manila
Otis
Malacanage
Calumpit
Luba
Congress
Filipinos refugees gathered as insurgents mutiny caution grows
The refugees are gathered at San Fernando as northern insurgents reportedly mutiny. Peasants are returning to homes within our territory in growing numbers amid unsettled conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Fernando
Death notices of Fuchs Burns Brandt Hoeltker in Fort Wayne
Deaths reported for George Fuchs eighty eight and a half, native of Germany, founder of St Marys Church. Bridget Burne eighty three of Ireland, two sons survive, funeral at St Rose Monroeville. Raymond Brandt infant died at one week from exhaustion. Eleanor Hoeltker seventy nine of Germany, dropsy, funeral at Emanuel Lutheran with interment Concordia. survivor daughter Anna Trepor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fuchs
East Jefferson Street
Fuchs
Germany
Fort Wayne
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Burns
Bridget Burne
Holman Street
Ireland
Michael Burns
Patrick Burns
Decatur
St. Rose Church
Monroeville
Raymond
William Brandt
Washington Street
Hoeltker
Eleanor Hoeltker
Jefferson and
van Buren Streets
Winnern
America
Anna Trepor
Emanuel Lutheran Church
Wambsganes
Concordia
Band Disbands After Selling Instruments to Resident
The First Regiment band, once Fort Wayne’s prominent musical group, formally disbanded last night as six stockholders sold the band’s instruments to Joseph Breitmaier. Organized about twelve years ago, it faced vacancies after members moved away and last performed publicly when soldiers departed for Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Regiment
Fort Wayne
Joseph Breitmaier
West End
Harry Tarmon
Harry Achenbach
Indiana National Guard
Messrs
John Shaffer
Harry Tarman
E. A. Gillett
Frank Thompson
W. D. Kyle
Indianapolis
Ice Plant Sold to Bondholders Bidder
John W. White bought the artificial ice plant at a receivers sale conducted by Receiver C. R. Higgins for the bondholders. Only one bid was made and it was accepted, with White acting for the bondholders. A new company may form and operate the plant with Higgins as manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Higgins
John W. White
Mr. Higgins
Concordia College to Add Brick Sick Rooms and Baths
The Lutheran Synod has allocated about 7,000 for Concordia College to build a brick two story addition, 35 by 40 feet, with six sick rooms and fifteen baths to isolate contagious cases. Construction to begin in July or August. the college houses about 200 students. In a separate note, four treasury warrants of 5,000,000 each will be sent to settle 20,000,000 due Spain under the Paris treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concordia College
Sentinel
Lutheran Synod
St. Louis
H. C. Paul
Spain
Wasumeros
United States Treasury
Secretary of State
Almost a Million Taken in Tax Duplicates Exemptions
Allen county auditors and deputies finished affidavits of mortgage indebtedness before May first. About 1,500 exemption applications in April could reduce personal property valuation by nearly 1,000,000 dollars, with many loans outside Indiana beyond reassessment. Sheriff Melching moved J F Schell to Lakeside as his condition remains critical. Court notes include Logan admitted to Allen county bar and transfers of Fort Wayne Electric to General Electric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Meyer
Meyer
The
Sentinel
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Allen County
Melphing
J. F. Schell
Lakeside
Schell
T. J. Logan
Allen County Bar
O'Rourke
John Morris
Allen Zollara
William P. Breen
Logan
Worden & Morris
Recorder’s Office
Fort Wayne Electric Corporation
General Electric Company
Margaret E Lecrome
Charles Lecrome
Hench
Margaret E. Lucas
Caroline Radtke
Herman Radtke
Edith Laemaele
Nancy Mayhew
George Golecke
George Fuchs
Local notes from the city center and beyond
Local residents receive health recoveries and moves. Frank M. Gecko departs for Indianapolis for a new position. Various households report visits, returns from Rome City, and relocations on DeWald Street. A series of local contracts, hospital and school projects, and military veterans’ updates follow, with interstate travel and visits cited.
Elks Initiate Six New Members In Fort Wayne Session
Fort Wayne Elks initiate six candidates at a Friday meeting. The initiating team drew on its wide reputation as outsiders observed the process to learn the membership methods. The six new members named include W. D. among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne Elks
Slx
W. D
Bluffton Agent Visits City on Insurance Business
Walter Greek of Bluffton, state agent for the Ohio Farmers Insurance Company, was in the city yesterday on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Greek
Bluffton
Ohio Farmers’ Insurance Company
Bargain Inventory: Ladies Vests to Mens Underwear Sale
Readable listing shows large quantities of discounted apparel including 50 dozen ladies vests at 5c to 50c, 300 dozen short sleeves, silk vests at 50c, children's vests 5c to 15c, men's ribbed underwear 39c to 25c, fancy balbriggan 75c values at 50c, boys underwear at 25c, stockings 50c to $1, and shirt waists 50c to 2.00. Store open every evening.
Garden Seeds and Lawn Goods Sale Ad Packed
A period advertisement promotes lawn grass seed at low prices and lawn fertilizer deals. The note mentions garden seeds, flower seeds, and postage details for mail orders.
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Mr. Schell
Robison Park
Nature
East Berry St
N. B. Rowe
Lead& Wif
Buchanan Street
Madras
John J.cleaver
Grace Shisler
Killian Vorndran
Rose Smith
Henry Lubkowske
Augusta Horn
Charles Howenstein
Alice Woehra
Elkhart
Dan J. Ford
E. J. McHenry
Harry 8
Chester
Grand Rapids
Malcom McInnes
E. L. Bridge
Fred Ahrbahns
Frank Caley
Harry
Cheater
Congressman Robinson
Q. W. Wilson
Dr. Mungen
George DaWald
Frank M. Gecko
Harry Newland
England
J. M. McKay
Rome City
J. W. Thompson
DeWald Street
al, Hazzard
Barr Street
East Main Street
New Court House
Ellen Spencer
Annetta Hess
Mrs. Rowe
W. G. Boman
Electric Works
Ellicottville, N. Y
S. M. Crawford
Elmwood Avenue
Dr. Heaton
Michael Sullivan
Esat Butler Street
E. L. Sivers
Trentman Building
Calhoun
D. F. Wilmington
Cuba
Hanna Street
William Ruchell
Calhoun Street
Louias Boatick
Schlatter Hardware Company
Hoagland School
Thomas J. Underwood
Mr. Underwood
Santiago
C. B. Woodworth
State Pharmacy Board
J. H. Coolman
Los Angeles
Cali
J. W. Foley
Milan Township
Charles Bacher
Huntington
C. E. Stults
Bacher
One Hundred and Sixtieth Indiana Volunteera
Dr. Moffet
Dr. Way
Crawfordsville
Ind
Chester Scarlet
Noble County
ELKS
Planus
Packard
OUT Plu
Packard Music House
L Cothean Street
Fort Wayne, Ind
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