Tribunal Seeks Light On Aviation Patent Dispute
Paris April 29 The third civil tribunal in the Wright Brothers patent suit against French aeroplane manufacturers upheld the patentees in principal but said no definite decision yet as aviation science is too new. Three experts will inspect aviation discoveries to challenge American priority. Wrights suit against Santos Dumont was dismissed as he built planes for personal use.
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Paris
Iin
Ivil
Tight Brothers
Wright
Santos Dumont
Wilbur
Orville Wright
WILL BE CHIEF ASSISTANT AT CHICAGO ATTORNEY OFFICE
Fort Wayne residents learn Morton A. Mergentheim is named chief assistant city attorney in Chicago by Corporation Counsel Sexton. Salary listed as 3.60 per year. He is son of local residents and was active in Chicago city politics, previously running for alderman against Milton J. Foreman.
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Fort Wayne
Morton A. Mergentheim
Mergentheim
Chicago
Sexton
A. Mergentheim
Milton J. Foreman
Tonkel Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition in Federal Court
Ora A. Tonkel of this city filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court listing liabilities of 1822.71 and assets of 440, the latter claimed as exempt. Emrick & Emrick represent the petitioner.
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Ora A. Tonkel
Emrick & Emrick
Ralph Yarnelle Named Secretary of National Hardware Trade Group
Ralph Yarnelle of Fort Wayne has been elected secretary of the American Heavy Hardware association and will move to Chicago to lead its headquarters as the post pays $5,000 annually. He resigns as secretary of Mossman, Yarnelle & Co. and departs May 1. The association shifts its base from New York to Chicago, boosting his career in a wider industry role.
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Ralph Yarnelle
American Heavy Hardware Association
Fort Wayne
New York
Chicago
Yarnelle
Mossman, Yarnelle & Co. Heavy Hardware
R. G. Plumb
Mossman, Yarnelle & Co
Sixteen-year-old Purdue student among pharmacists graduates
Indianapolis April 28 Thirty nine applicants passed the state board of pharmacy exam. Graduates include Reinhart T Sutterlin Fort Wayne Fort Edward W Vonderau New Haven and L E Wilson Kendallville Edward W Vonderau of New Haven. One registrant had died in a Lafayette motorcycle crash while attending Purdue University. Funeral services were held for the Goeglein area youth. Mr and Mrs John Henry of Fort Wayne, visiting Canton Ohio relatives, have lost four relatives in two weeks with deaths of Mrs Theresa Voelker and a cousin and a nephew.
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Indianapolis
Ind
State Board of Pharmacy
Edward W. Vonderau
New Haven
Lafayette
Purdue University
Goeglein
John Henry
Fort Warne
Canton
August Henry
Henry
McManigal In A New Mood After Interview
Ortie McManigal, linked to dynamite attacks, had a change of stance and met with defense attorney N Hilton. Hilton said McManigal admitted informing the district attorney of a statement, providing reasons satisfactory to the defense for doing so.
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McManigal
Hilton
McNamara brothers and McManigal keep silent on case
John J. McNamara secretary of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers and his brother James B. McNamara and Ortie E. McManigal, charged with dynamite outrages, follow attorneys orders and refuse interviews. District Attorney Fredericks says no venue change needed as discussion grows. Newspapers in southern California note the topic and cities for trial, with speculation on more arrests in the Los Angeles Times case.
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Los Angeles
John J. McNamara
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
James B. McNamara
Ortie E. McManigal
Fredericks
California
Los Angeles Times
New Manager at Ideal Auto Works In City
T A Sperry from Indianapolis named general manager of Ideal Auto company and now oversees the Pape building plant on High street. He is an Minnesota University engineering graduate with wide plant experience. The firm employs 36 workers, plans to grow to 50 and build 25 cars monthly. George Hall shifts to sales. Capitalization $50,000. officers G B Hall president F K Safford secretary M J Blitz treasurer. board includes B Paul Mossman C J Scheiman. New York agency has ordered 25 cars.
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T. A. Sperry
Indianapolis
Ideal Auto Company
Pape
High Street
Mr. Sperry
Engineering
University of Minnesota
United States
Canada
Ideal Company
George Hall
G. B. Hall
F. K. Safford
M. J. Blitz
B. Paul Mossman
C. J. Scheiman
New York
Auburn high school operetta to open May 3
The Auburn Indiana high school concert will be held at the Henry opera house Friday evening May 3. All city schools participate. An operetta titled Boy Blue will be performed with interludes by the high school orchestra and glee club. Last year’s program featured notable physical culture drills and improvements are expected this year.
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Auburn
Ind
Henry Opera House
Plans for Catholic leagues merger in Fort Wayne
Plans are under way to merge the Catholic Columbia league with the Catholic Benevolent League of Indiana. The union aims to be complete before the supreme council meeting in Fort Wayne on May 16. Thomas J. McLaughlin is supreme president and George Christen is supreme secretary of the Indiana league.
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Catholic Columbia League
Catholic Benevolent League of
Indiana
Supreme Council
Fort Wayne
Catholic Benevolent League of Indian
Thomas J. McLaughlin
George Christen
Catholic Benevolent League of Indiana
Spangler Freed Over Fowls Mentioned in City Court
In city court Frank Spangler was acquitted of stealing chickens and hams after proving the property belonged to his late mother and that he had a right to dispose of it. The case against John Johnson, culprit in a local assault, was postponed with several residents ordered out of the city and others held for investigation or a future hearing with an interpreter to be used.
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Frank Spangler
Henry Spangler
John Johnson
Taotai Canton assassinated as Canton rebels rise
Hong Kong reports Li the Taotai of Canton has been assassinated by rebels. Canton gates closed, troops loyalities questioned, fueling fear among civilians. Rebels attacked the viceroy's palace, Brigadier General Chung mortally wounded, died yesterday. Two British torpedo boat destroyers headed to Canton.
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Hong Kong
Canton
Macao
Chung
Fishermen Fined After Blue River Netting Arrest
In Churubusco Indiana April 29 Sam and Albert Beavers Albert Benhour and John Rapp faced Squire Nathan Beaver after being arrested by four fish cops for illegal netting on Blue River lake. Beavers were fined 25 dollars plus 32 50 costs. Rapp denied lawful capture and was struck with handcuffs causing a head gash. the charge against him was dismissed but a circuit court case may follow. Arresting officers were Harry Walker Chris Moll Joe Williamson and Will Cummins.
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Churubusco
Ind
Sam
Albert Beavers
Albert Benhour
John Rapp
Blue River Lake
Squire Nathan Beaver
Beaver
Rapp
Harry Walker
Laporte
Chris Mol
Joe Willamson
Lafayette
Will Cummins
Fort Wayne
London Guildhall backs Anglo American arbitration pledge
In London April 28 a crowded Guildhall rally urged adoption of resolutions pledging city support for a general arbitration treaty between the United States and Great Britain. Premier Asquith and ex-Premier Balfour spoke, stressing the pact would substitute peaceful arbitration for war without creating an alliance, and would mark a new era in civilization.
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London
Asquith
Balfour
House of Communions
Great Britain
United States
England
Hereford
Earl of Aberdeen
Ireland
Geo. H. Reid
Australia
Guild Hall
British Empire
Atlantic
Morality of War and Anglo World Peace Plan
The article notes calls for reducing armament burdens and forming a united Anglo speaking world to promote lasting peace. Attending church leaders including the archbishops of Canterbury and Westminster, Chief Rabbi Adler, and Rev Meyer support the resolution. Premier Ward of New Zealand speaks for the colonies with strong reception, while Lord Avebury and Lord Rothschild send regrets.
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Canterbury
Westminster
Rabbi Adler
United Hebrew Congregation
British Empire
Frederick Brotherton Meyer
Regents Park Chapel
Free Churches
Premier Ward
New Zealand
Lord Avebury
St. Andrew's University
Lord Rothschild
Mrs Flem Bodier In Critical Condition At St Josephs
Mrs Flem Bodier of Angola, daughter of Dr A K Hemmond of this city, is a patient at St Josephs hospital and reported to be in a very critical condition.
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Flem Bodier
Angola
A. K. Hemmond
St. Joseph's Hospital
Track Meet at Fairmount Bluffton High to Attend
Bluffton Indiana April 29 Prof F H Croninger reports Fairmount Ind preparing for a Saturday track meet with Bluffton High School. They will travel Saturday morning at 9 30 by the M B E car. Thirteen events begin at 2 pm including sprints hurdles distance jumps and throws with relays.
Army of graduates in South Bend district schools
In South Bend Indiana on April 27 one hundred seventy five of two hundred six eighth grade examinees passed the district schools eighth grade exams. The class is the largest to graduate from St Joseph county district schools. Commencement exercises will be held at Springbrook Park June 17.
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South Bend
Ind
St. Joseph County
Springbrook Park
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