Chief Hilbrecht Anniversary Heads Fort Wayne Fire Dept
Chief Hilbrecht marks twenty four years as Fort Wayne fire chief after appointment on May 15 1582. Capt Connors recalls early days with one paid member, Ireland born veteran notes growth since 1856 with steam engine acquisitions and shifts in manpower salaries town water supply changes and annual department budget totals.
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Henry Whilbrecht
Ioree
Hilbrecht
Ert Woerne
Luthe
Bass Works
Pennsylvenia Rairoad
Tre
Yalta
Conners
Jose Cashias
Maumee
Ohio
Fort Wayne
Huntertown
Mike” Conners
Pennsylvania
Anthony Wayne
Clinton Street
Main
Jeffries
Hermans
Alert Engine and Hook and Ladder Company
Mechanics Engine and Hose Company
L. T. Bourne
George Humphrey
O. D. Hurd
Joseph Stellwagon
Munson Vangieson
Henry Fry
Hiram Peyser
Thomas Mannix
Frederick Vogel
Henry Hilbrecht
the Vigilants
National Fire Alarm Telegraph Service
Guy Evidien
Aisin
Fouveen
Fred Lehrer
Michael Conners
George Jasper
John Stabinut
George Vraammen
Christin Rehrens
John Baker
John F. Fluber
Fire relics found in Adams township debris
Grace Pranger recovered melted silver coins from a five year old house fire at the L Yupkin farm. The coins, a double dollar and smaller denominations, were turned over to Hamilton National Bank for valuation and redemption steps. An Italian peddler claimed cash was hidden in the home but failed to retrieve it before the blaze. The tale closes with notes on European horse luck myths and the Spanish king’s sedan chair.
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Adams Township
Hamilton National Bank
Grace Pranger
John H. Pranger
L. Yupkin
Exiled Dahomey King Returns Home from Island Prison
The exiled King of Dahomey leaves Martinique for his home in burning Africa aboard a royal procession. He travels with three wives and children, who accompany him after confinement on the island prison phase.
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Martinique
West Indies
Africa
Behouzin of Dahomey Leaves Martinique for Algiers Exile
The former Dahomey king Behouzin, exiled since 1894 after capture by General Dodds, departed Martinique aboard the French steamer Martinique for Bordeaux then Blida in Algeria where he will remain a prisoner near Ranavalo of Madagascar. He lived with his three wives, two daughters, and son Prince Wanilo, freely moving about and visiting the governor, but sought return to Dahomey amid widespread sympathy and editorial discussion.
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Fort de France
Martinique
Behouzin
Dahomey
General Dodds
Bordeaux
Blidah
Algeria
Ranavalo
Madagascar
Prince Wanilo
Lilian
Lillian
Charles A. White
Somerville
Cambridge
Wellington Grammar School
Boston
No. 9
Joy Place
Juniette
Old Fort St. Hons
Mount Pelee
Mertiniane
Behanzin
Hobnob
Ale
Africa
Simon Sam
Hayti
Lafondant
Special civil service exam in Fort Wayne for clerks and carriers
Qualified eligibles for appointment to Fort Wayne post office are few. A special civil service exam will be held in June to allow others to prepare. Ages 18 to 45, height at least 5 feet 4 inches, weight minimum 125 pounds. Applications from W. J. Hess at the government building. Exam not very difficult. qualified persons urged to enter.
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Fort Wayne
Department
W. J. Hess
The
Civil Service Board
Knights of Pythias to lead New Haven Fourth of July
Knights of Pythias in New Haven take general charge of the town's July Fourth observance with plans for an old fashioned celebration of the nation's birthday. The arrangement details are still in progress.
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New Haven
Knights of Pythias
Petition for New Lakeview Park Circulates in Fort Wayne
Petitions are in circulation urging Fort Wayne city officials to act on creating a new Lakeside district park. The plan includes Forest Park owners donating nine acres and the city securing fourteen adjacent acres, forming a fourteen acre parcel near the courthouse. The Fort Wayne Land Improvement company holds most of the southern tract and the petition asks the park board to arrange the necessary steps to obtain it and accept the offer.
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Fort Wayne
Lakeside District
Forest Park
Lakeside
Court House
Fort Wayne Land Improvement Company
Board of Park Commissioners
Great Tunnel Inaugurated in Domodossola by King Victor Emmanuel
King Victor Emmanuel inaugurated the Simpion tunnel near Domodossola Italy on May 19 traveling by royal train through twelve miles of tunnel with electric motors not ready. He praised the project calling it cyclopic after half a century of study seven years of work and a 15 million dollar cost. At Brique he met Swiss officials including Premier Sonnino accompanying him. The opening followed completion of mountain piercing in February.
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Domodossola
Italy
Simpion
Victor Emmanuel
Brique
Sonnino
Federal Council
National Council
Council of State
Blackford Law Club Banquet At Wayne Hotel
Seventh annual Blackford Law club banquet gathers at Wayne hotel starting 6 30 pm with County Attorney Edward G Hoffman presiding. Judge F B Roby of the state appellate court to speak on the marriage act of 1905. Other speakers include Judge O N Heaton, Judge Charles Bowersox, Atty R S Taylor, and attorneys Shambaugh Ryan and Hilgeman.
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Blackford Law Club
Wayne Hotel
Edward G. Hoffman
F. 8. Roby
State Appellate Court
O. N. Heaton
Ailen Superior Court
Charles Bowersox
Bryan
R.S. Taylor
W. H. Shambaugh
W. C. Ryan
Harry Hilgeman
Big Bass Haul At White Fruit House Window
An exhibit drew many onlookers as large bass filled a window display at the White Fruit House. A placard noted the haul was made at Rome City on May 16 and 17 by Maurice Rosenthal C G Strieder Frank T Day George Carter A L Randall and James B White.
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White Fruit House
Rome City
Maurice Rosenthal
C. G. Strieder
Frank T. Day
George Carter
A. L. Randall
James B. White
Major Harrison Quits the Race for Congress
Major Joseph R. Harrison of Columbia City withdraws from the 12th district Democratic nomination citing private reasons and aims to free the party from restraint in candidate selection. His note, dated May 18 1908, thanks district Democrats and leaves two candidates in the field Dr John W Marr of Albion and George W Louttit of Fort Wayne.
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Joseph R. Harrison
Columbia City
Major Harrison
Ind
Twelfth Congressional District
Harrison
John W. Marr
Albion
George W. Louttit
Fort Wayne
Cement sidewalks push set by city ordinance
The rules and ordinances committee approved an ordinance by Councilman Henry to require cement sidewalks citywide and plans move to Tuesday council. a contracts and franchises panel debated a Berghoff Brewing track switch but delayed action due to owner protests.
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Council
Henry
Berghoff Brewing Company
Rain Needed Across County As Drought Bites Crops
Farmers from across the county gathered in the city Saturday to stress that rain is badly needed. The ground is dry and crops show drought stress with oats and wheat suffering, and corn may fail to sprout until moisture returns.
Bradley firm lands multiple school contracts in Brazil and Kalamazoo
Architect R. A. Bradley of Bradley & Allen returned Friday from Kalamazoo where contracts were let for a $60,000 ward school from plans by the firm. Bradley & Allen also hold contracts for a high school and three ward schools at Brazil Indiana and for two store buildings there.
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R. A. Bradley
Bradley & Allen
Kalamazoo
Brazil
Ind
Public Kissing Bans in Russia Spark Fines
A note states public street kissing is illegal in Russia with a $3 fine, tram car kisses incur heavier penalties, and sending a declaration of love on a postcard can attract a $2 fine.
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Russia
Great Bandmaster Dies. Benefit Held in New York
In New York this week a memorial benefit was arranged for the family of the late bandmaster John Philip Sousa and other noted conductors directed the musical performance at Madison Square Garden. About 12.0 dollars were raised.
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New York
Madiso ‘Square Garden
Lata
S. Or
John
Philip: Sousa
Walter
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Blackford Club
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