Fort Wayne Scottish Rite Cathedral to Rise on Clinton Street
Plans reveal a 80 by 130 foot Gothic style Scottish Rite cathedral to be built at Washington and Clinton streets by Fort Wayne Masons at a cost near 100000. The structure features a 1000 plus seating banquet hall and a two to three story layout with library, shrine room, consistory work areas, and fireproof interior.
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Washington and
Clinton Streets
Valley of
Fort Wayne
Mahurin & Mahurin
Morgan
Pixley & Co
Scottish Rite
Toom
Lodge of Perfection
Council
Rose Croix
William Geake
Haynes Heads the Pach Ticket in Indiana Prohibition
Sumner W. Haynes of Portland leads the Indiana Prohibition ticket with a full state slate chosen at Tomlinson hall. Haynes defeated A B Kirkpatrick 451 to 325 for governor and will head the temperance campaign as Dr Abraham Huntsinger accepts the lieutenant governor nomination without opposition.
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Indianapolis
Tomlinson Hall
Sumner W. Haynes
Portland
Haynes
Prohibition State Committee
A. B. Kirkpatrick
Kokomo
Kirkpatrick
Indiana
Huntsinger
Abraham Huntiinger
Mishawaka
W. H. Hill
Vincennes
Hammond next 10 be put on water cart
After a three weeks battle with Crown Point officials remonstrators won against granting licenses to one hundred Gary saloons. The Indiana Anti-Saloon league vows to take the case to the supreme court and extend the drive to Hammond where over 200 saloons may be shut out with backing from two Chicago millionaires.
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Hammond
Ind
Board of County Commissioners
Crown Point
Gary
Supreme Court
Indiana Anti-Saloon League
Indiana
League
Chicago
Crowder Wins State Treasurer Nomination In Indiana Convention
William H. Crowder of Sullivan won the nomination for state treasurer with 487 votes. W L Brown of Lawrence Marion County received 140 votes and Cyrus B. Carlton of Rochester Fulton County had 61. Henry Coons of Lebanon accepted the nomination for state auditor after hesitation. Tilman E. Ballard of Brook Newton County ran unopposed for attorney general.
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William H. Crowder
Sullivan
W. H. Crowder
W. L. Brown
Cyrus B. Carlton
Lawrence
Marion County
Carlton
Rochester
Fulton County
Henry Coons
Lebanon
Tilman E. Ballard
Brook
Newton County
Nervous Break-Down and Dr Miles Nervine Claim
An advertisement claims nervous breakdowns are caused by low nerve energy and promotes Dr Miles Nervine as a cure. It features a testimonial from MS WwW Burke of Myrtle Creek Oregon and notes a druggist can refund the first bottle if no benefit is found.
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Miles’ Nervine
Dr. Miles
LI. Burke
Myrtle’ Creek
Oregon
Indiana convention names for state officers and reporter
The nomination for reporter of the supreme and appellate courts went to B. F. Watson of Indianapolis by acclamation. Monroe J. Vayhinger, president of Taylor University at Upland, was the unanimous choice for superintendent of public instruction. Three ballots were needed for state statistician with Jesse B. Davis, Dr Albert Stanley, A. A. Irelan, and Noah L. Bristow as candidates. Davis won on the third ballot 249 votes.
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Supreme
B. F. Watson
Indianapolis
Monroe J. Vayhinger
Taylor University
Upland
Jesse B. Davis
Scottsburg
Albert Stanley
A. A. Irelan
Gaston
Noah L. Bristow
Frankfort
Davis
Olds Storage Company Forms On Murray Street
The Olds brothers William H Noble G and Eugene H organize Olds Storage with 3000 capital. Directors include the three Olds men. They move the former Olds Wagon Works warehouse to a rear lot behind Economy glove factory, enlarging it for general storage. Outside firms seek space as Fort Wayne depots.
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William H
Noble G
Eugene H. Olds
Olds Storage Company
Murray Street
Olds Wagon Works
Economy
Fort Wayne
Baron Long Gave Bond After Mail Fraud Case
Word reaches the city that Baron H. Long, arrested on using the United States mails for fraudulent purposes, posted bond and will travel to New York to clarify matters. Friends say the arrest stemmed from a misunderstanding and an early settlement is expected.
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Baron H. Long
United States
New York
Omission of Word Delays Prosecution for Adulterated Milk
In South Bend Indiana on May 21 the omission of the word himself from the adulterated milk sale statute prevents prosecutions. The law now reads no person shall sell by his agent or as the servant or agent of another. Former prosecutor Thomas W. Silek identified the error and the Holland district attorney will act to correct it.
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Indiana
South Bend
Ind
Proscutor
Tholland
Tely “Discha
Veterans Parade Highlights Kokomo Encampment
Kokomo Indiana May 20 Thousands of civil war veterans marched in columns of eights to patriotic music and choruses with about 500 from Marion national home in full uniform Nearly 5 000 veterans participated escorted by mayors Sons of Veterans and other groups The formal opening at the Alhambra included welcomes by Warren Voorhis and a reply by Department Commander Ketcham The gathering included remarks on national encampments and future events with plans for memorials and days of observance
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Kokomo
Ind
Indiana
Marion
Sons of Veterans
Indiana Society of
Alhambra
Warren R. Voorhis
Department
Ketcham
Grand Army Elects Bedford Man Its Commander
Kokomo Indiana May 21 The thirtieth annual encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic department of Indiana chose Crawfordsville as the encampment site by acclamation after last minute withdrawals. John D. Alexander of Bedford was elected Department Commander with Milron Bell Kokomo as Senior Vice Commander and W E Gorsuch South Bend as Junior Vice Commander. The Ladies of the G A R elected department officers led by Mrs Pearl Wright Logansport as President and Mrs Emma Beach Aurora as Senior Vice President. The encampment will close this afternoon with officers installed and delegates chosen for Toledo the national encampment.
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Kokomo
Ind
Department of Indiana
Grand Army of the Republic
Crawfordsville
South Bend
Terre Haute
John D. Alexander
Bedford
Milron Bell
W. E. Gorsuch
Wm. Elliott
Hammond
S. I. Brown
Knox
W. W. Dougherty
Indianapolis
Council of
Joseph D. Gallagher
Williamsport
T. B. Wilkinson
Knightstown
D. H. Miller
Jeffersonville
Pearl Wright
Logansport
Emma Beach
Aurora
Rebecca Hammel
Monticello
L. Graves
Lafayette
Alhambra
Grace Church
Toledo
G.A. R
Complaints Against Vicious Dogs Prompt City Action
A dozen or more complaints to Mayor W. J. Hosey allege neighbors harboring vicious dogs that run at large. Children have been bitten and parents demand killings. The mayor will order immediate euthanasia of such animals upon receiving complaints.
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W. J. Hosey
Indiana Audubon Society Opens Convention at High School
The Indiana Audubon Society begins its annual convention this evening with a meeting in the high school auditorium. Mrs. Gene Stratton Porter of Geneva replaces Amos W. Butler on the program because Butler cannot attend the Fort Wayne meetings.
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State Audubon Society
Indiana Audubon Society
Sentinel
Gene Stratton-Porter
Geneva
Amos W. ‘Butler
Butler
Fort Wayne
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Edward Whan
Swan
Noble
Portland Lawyer
Tion
Prohibition
Abraham Huntsinger
Milshawaka
W. H. HI
Temperance
Lake County
Dry City
NEW Storage Company
Olds Brothers
Enterprise
Baron Long
Bond
Boys IN Blue
Saratoga
G A. R
Marion National Home
A. H. Graham
Post Department
Lucas
Tackett
Vicksburg
Andersonville
Grace M. B. Church
O. A. Marsh
Winchester
Grand Army
J. D. Alexander
R. E. Hollis
Washington
Etta L. Tobey
Ligonier
Indiana Department of the
Hosey
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