Tom Baker gets continuance in saloon case
Tom Baker was arraigned in city court on a charge of permitting nonfamily persons in his Columbia and Clinton streets saloon after 11 at night. A prior conviction was added, and a continuance was granted until Wednesday morning with trial set for that day. Baker's case highlights alleged tension between saloon rules and city authorities. He previously faced charges for a slot machine. In other cases, Bass foundry worker using the alias William Kelly was fined $1 and costs with fine suspended. Vincent Simms and George Weaver, both negro waiters, were fined $1 and costs for assault and battery with Weaver’s fine suspended.
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Tom Baker
Columbia
Clinton Streets
Baker
Junk
Bass Foundry
William Kelly
Vincent Simms
George Weaver
the Elks’ Temple
Weaver
Simms
Worden Made Fellow by American Institute of Banking
Charles H. Worden first vice president of the First National Bank has been named a fellow in the American Institute of Banking by the executive board He is one of only twenty five fellows chosen annually for three year terms The local bank clerks organization will vote for officers on the 26th with nominations on the 12th An address by Hon Howard Mountz of Garrett is set for the 28th
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Charles H. Worden
First National Bank
American Institute of Banking
F. M. Palliard
Pittsburg
Howard Mountz
Garrett
Fort Wayne Post Office Sets April Revenue Record
The Fort Wayne post office reported April receipts from postage stamps and stamped paper totaling 26,462.37 dollars, averaging over 1,100 dollars daily. This beat March’s best by 2,051 dollars, and officials expect continued growth to push annual totals beyond prior years.
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Fort Wayne
Hanna
Anniversary Ghosts Fire Tragedy Silent in City
Monday marked the first anniversary of a deadly hotel fire in New Aveline. Officials say the disaster claimed several lives, with families still grieving as investigators review how the blaze started and spread.
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Aveline
20 Years Makes Lane a Public Highway
The supreme court ruled a lane crossing a farmer's field became a public highway after twenty years of use for travel, despite gates and stock pens. Judge Myers stated the highway's status arises from twenty years of use, regardless of owner consent, leaving the public right indefeasible unless blocked by action or explicit denial.
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Indianapolis
Supreme Court
Myers
Appellee
Gates
Fort Wayne Bakers Demand Relief Before Fall Looms
Bakers in Fort Wayne warn that high flour prices will force bread price hikes or smaller loaves unless relief arrives by autumn. Wholesale losses run 10 to 13 percent, with retail sales carrying some profit while mills report flour should be much higher. Farmers near town sell grain below market, giving nearby millers an edge. Bakers have not yet met to discuss action, but concerted steps are possible.
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Fort Wayne
Bakers
Civic improvement sentiment boosts Fort Wayne merchants
Fort Wayne merchants show broad support for playgrounds and civic improvements. A resolution committee was chosen at the association meeting to prepare formal endorsements and promote the efforts locally and abroad.
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Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Merchants Endorse City Playground Movement
The Fort Wayne Retail Merchants association approves the push for children playgrounds and pledges full cooperation. It also endorses the Civic Improvement committee’s plan to beautify Fort Wayne and invest in park properties for rapid city growth and development.
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Fort Wayne Club League
Fort Wayne Commercial Club
Fort Wayne Retail Merchants’ Association
Complaint Over Bursley Warehouse Proximity to Homes
Residents near Pearl Webster and Main streets protest the Bursley wholesale grocery house warehouse site claiming it encroaches on housing. The company seeks a spur from the Nickel Plate and has remonstrances before the board of works.
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Bursley
Pearl and
Webster
Bursley Wholesale
Board of Works
Cripple Club Opens Summer Home on St Joe River
The Cripple Club formed by eight or nine men opened a summer home on the St Joe River seven miles above Robison Park. Opening day was Sunday, with plans for many ventures in sport before summer ends. A Thursday night storm featured a prank involving Ge Chetelat Pol.
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Cripple Club
St. Joe River
Cripple ‘Club
St.Joe River
Chetelat
Pol
Motorman Die In Electric Shawl at Fort Wayne Pit
Benjamin C Schroerlucke a 32 year old motorman of Decatur was instantly killed by 22000 volt electric shock at a Fort Wayne and Springfield interurban gravel pit nine miles south of Fort Wayne. The accident occurred Friday at 4 30 pm when his hand touched a high tension wire the cause unknown possibly wire displacement after a storm. He had warned companions of danger moments before and his body burned his head and feet scorched. Coroner Dr A J Kesler viewed the remains after which the body was taken to Decatur. He leaves a young family and the tragedy follows another fatality from the same line nearby.
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Benjamin C. Schroerlucke
Decatur
Fort Wayne
Springfield
Schroerlucke
Anthony Bubb
Bubb
James Smith
Henry Harmeyer
Wash Pyle
Hae
Boy dies after fall from Baltimore and Ohio train
Jesse A. Baldwin, 16, son of Mr and Mrs A J Baldwin of Baker street Hicksville Ohio, died in a railway accident after reportedly falling from a freight train west of Hicksville Sunday night. His body was found by passenger train crew at 5 am and taken to Hicksville for coroner inquiry. Local police traced the family to Fort Wayne as officials note the youth had been wandering and had not worked recently. It is believed he fell beneath the wheels while riding the freight train en route to Sherwood.
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Jesse A. Baldwin
A. J. Baldwin
Baker Street
Baltimore and Ohio
Hicksville
Deflanice County
C. W. Miller
Police” Department
Fort ‘Wayne
Gilmartin
Sentinel
Spillner
The
Western Union
Young
Baldwin
Sherwood
Chato
Tragic Accident Leaves Boy Mangled Near Homestead
A boy was killed in a grinding accident with moving wheels, limbs mangled and arms torn away. He left home with $10 saved for rent, heading to an unknown destination. Jesse was the second of a large family of children.
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Jesse
Milk law arrests delayed by habeas corpus ruling
Nelson and Craig, arrested Sunday by Food and Dairy Inspector George Gillie and Sanitary Policeman Charles P. Jesse, were released on habeas corpus bonds of 100 dollars after a circuit court delay. Nelson Craig had sought a restraining order in superior court to sell milk in the city, but the case was sustained on a demurrer. The men face potential trials for violating the milk ordinance as city and circuit courts fight over authority and next steps.
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Nelson
John H. Craig
Food and Dairy
George Gillie
Sanitary
Charles P. Jesse
S. M. Hench
Nelson Craig
Cliquit
Board Denies Saloon License for Frank Young in Rolling Mill District
Dan Zozim's old building in the rolling mill district hosted Frank Young seeking a saloon license. The board of county commissioners rejected his request swiftly and signaled a broader lockout on new licenses amid remonstrances. They refused to reopen the case, while liquor dealers urged reconsideration. Henry G. Good also faced a remonstrance and withdrew his Woodburn license bid. The board had prepared pointed questions for him.
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Frank Young
Board of County Commissioners
Dan Zozim
Rolling Mill
Young
Henry G. Good
Woodburn
Harpers Attend Funeral From Wagon Mound to Lindenwood
Ora Harper of Wagon Mound New Mexico and Lorenzo Harper of Seattle Washington arrived Saturday to attend the funeral of their father Isaiah Harper. The service was held Sunday from the home in Abbott township with interment at Lindenwood. Ora had left Allen county months ago for the southwest and had been absent ten years. The family planned a summer visit with the deceased.
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Ora’ Harper
Wagon Mound
New Mexico
Lorenzo Harper
Seattle
Wash
Isaiah Harper
Aboit ‘Township
Lindenwood
Ora
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Indiana
Preme Court
NEW Summer Club
Benjamin Schroerlucke
Terurban
Jesse Baldwin
Peewee
Graig
Faction
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BOARD
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