Lawyer suit seeks back pay from Pennsylvania Railroad
William H. Morton sues the Pennsylvania Railroad alleging hire as a police officer from July 1894 to January 1897 with pay of 20 cents per hour, claims about 8,087.44 hours worked and about $600 due, with detailed monthly itemization. The case follows numerous judgments and other court actions reported in the same session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Morton
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Aiken
G. E. Bursley & Co
Frederick Blaising
New Haven
Falker
Klebe & Singery
Neely
Kariger
Atwood Buggy Company
William R. Little
Julia Bickness
Henry Bickness
Henry Leininger
Daniel E. McKenzie
Hattie McKenzie
Circuit Court
Eick
Edmunds Electrical Construction Company
Horace Marinette
Court House
Bursley & Os
Willie S. Rogers
soWillie
Byron S. Thompson
Clara E. Crawford
Jacob Morrow
Jackson Township
Huguenard
Michigan
Addison
Centreville
Mich
Luther Smith
Peter Michaels
Conkling
Wayne County
Sentinel
Justice Bullerman
Michigan City
Thomas C. Elvin
Huntington Investment Company Et al
Huntington County
O’rourke
Fulton Street
Southwestern Traction Company
Woodburn
Justice France
Calvin Beam
Nancy E. Morrigan
Dr Edward L Thurman Dies by Drowning in Mississippi River
The body of Dr Edward L Thurman was found today a few blocks from where his coat hat and valuables were recovered after he drowned himself Sunday in the Mississippi River. He had written to his father in England asking for more money before his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Edward L. Thurman
Mississippi River
Supreme Lodge meeting excursion to Portland in June 1902
Very low excursion rates for a meet ing of supreme lodge at Portland Oregon June 10th to 20th 1902 Tickets on sale May 26th to June 8th via the Nickel Plate Road good to return within 60 days from date of sale See nearest agent or address C A Asterlin 7 P A Fort Wayne Ind or BR J Hamilton Agent Fort Wayne Tad 3 27 29 32 5 w2t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Lodge
Portland
Oregon
Nickel Plate Road
C. A. Asterlin
Fort Wayne
Ind
BR. J. Hamilton
Imperial Council
San Francisco
Cal
Ty. P. A
R. J. Hamilton
Senate Debates Gallinger Resolution On Lynching
A federal inquiry into lynching is urged as Senator Gallinger's resolution sparks a heated Senate discussion. The debate centers on federal action versus states rights in addressing mob violence and racial terror.
Texas Senator Protests Proceedings Over Lynchings Debate
In Washington on May 26 Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire urged the judiciary committee to investigate lynching across the United States to seek remedies. He cited 2,658 lynchings in ten years, with cases in the south, north, and elsewhere, and praised alert federal action while acknowledging state jurisdiction issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Judiciary Committee
The
United States
Associated Press
Texas
Fox
Philippines
Ir. Culberson
Kansas
Hear
Patterson
Colorado
Boston
Mr. Patterson
Denver News
Foraker
Philippine Islands
Manila
Washington
Death of British Ambassador Pauncefote Referenced in House
In Washington on May 26 the death of Lord Pauncefote was noted in the House of Representatives opening prayer. The chaplain prayed for consolation for the ambassador’s family and praised his long service and respected conduct in the United States. The conference report on the agricultural appropriation bill was agreed to.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lord Pauncefote
Couden
Roosevelt to Sign Indian Appropriation Bill
President Roosevelt informed several senators that he would sign the Indian appropriation bill after some objections were addressed by special legislation. He demands correction of a provision granting Florence Mining exclusive prospecting rights for one year on Uintah reservation lands in Utah. A bill to repeal that clause is expected to be introduced in both houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Florence Mining Company
Uintah
Utah
Congress
Fort Wayne Attorney Elmer Leonard Marries in Muncie Surprise
Elmer Leonard a Fort Wayne attorney and Republican leader married Rose E. Whiting in Muncie on Thursday afternoon. The couple returned to Fort Wayne Sunday and will reside at 544 East Wayne Street. the wedding was kept a secret until the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Leonard
Fort Wayne
Republican State Central Committee
Leonard
Rose E. Whiting
Mrs. Leonard
Muncie
East
Wayne Street
Hartman longtime First National Bank cashier dies at 63
Lemuel R. Hartman, 63, cashier of the First National Bank and Fort Wayne resident for over 50 years, died at his home after Brights disease and araemic convulsions. Born in Wooster Ohio in 1838, he came to Fort Wayne in 1844, worked in banking since 1863, and led a life of church service with the Wayne Street M E Church. He leaves three sons Fred S Hartman Lee Hartman and Hartman Jr and a brother Dr S B Hartman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lem BR. Hartman
First National Bank
Fort Wayne
West Wayne Street
Hartman
Mr. Hartman
Bright
Lemuel Roberts Hartman
Wooster
Ohio
D. P
Catherine Hartman
Bishop Hoberts
D. P. Hartman
Simpson M. E
Wayne Street M. E
Junkin
Lafayette Street
Maier
John H. Jacobs
Spy Run Avenue
Old
M. E. College
Asbury University
Depauw
Greencastle
Lagrange
Parrott & Kennedy
State Senate
Indianapolis
Morton
Frank Stinchcomt
Methodist Episcopal Church
Wayne Street M. BE
Eliza Harter
Frank Hemenway
Wayne Street
M. E
Fred
S. B. Hartman
Committee Named to Welcome Delegates at October Convention
A Firemen's union No. 40 meeting appointed a committee to arrange entertainment for delegates to the International Association of Stationary Firemen convention to be held here starting in October. The panel includes J. C. Mitchell as chairman with Ray Seymour George Miller William Koenig George Shust and James Riley. Nearly two hundred delegates are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firemen’s Union No. 40
J. C. Mitchell
Ray Seymour
George Miller
William Koenig
George Shust
James Riley
International Association of Stationary Firemen
Fort Wayne and Southwestern Traction Cuts Trip Time
Beginning Sunday the Fort Wayne and Southwestern Traction company will run the city to Fort Wayne in one hour. No extra cars will be added and the existing three cars will handle all work. Previously the trip took about one hour and fifteen minutes due to cars running to Andrews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bontinegton
Fort Wayne and Southwestern Traction Company
Fort Wayne
Andrews
Tiger corn cultivator promises best performance
Advertises a corn cultivator by D. Shordon & Co. urging buyers to see the Tiger model, claiming it is the most perfect, easiest to operate and will save labor. Encourages viewers to call for demonstration at 420-24w2t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Shordon & CO
Infant Earl Springer Dies of Heart Disease
Earl Edward Springer eleven months old, son of Mr and Mrs Guy C Springer of 2814 Calhoun Street, died Monday at 6 from asphyxia due to heart disease. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 in the afternoon from the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Edward Springer
Guy C. Springer
Calhoun Street
Community Builder Ernest W. Kruse Dies at 52
Ernest W. Kruse who died at his Washington township home aged 52 was a longtime local building contractor before moving to a farm north of the city eight years ago. Born in Germany, he lived in Allen county since childhood and leaves a widow and seven children including Rev. E. W. Kruse of Decatur and Emma Coupland of Flint, Michigan, plus Anna, Clara, Walter, Martin and Harold Kruse. He was a lifelong member of the Reformed Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest W. Kruse
Washington Township
Kruse
Germany
Allen County
E. W. Kruse
Decatur
Emma Coupland
Flint
Mich
Anna
Clara Kruse
Walter
Martin
Harold Kruse
The
Reformed Church
Morrison widow dies after fall and illness in city
Mrs. Sarah A. Morrison widow of Andrew Morrison died at 5 AM at her daughter Mrs. Elizabeth Gregg’s home 5283 East Wayne Street. Death from complications of disease and age after partial paralysis from a year old fall. She had lived in this city, then Columbia City where her husband died, and now her remains go to Columbia City for interment. Several children survive. Burial follows services at 3 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. Morrison
Andrew Morrison
Elizabeth Gregg
East
Wayne Street
Morrison
Columbia City
Deaths: Mrs Elizabeth Tonnellier in Fort Wayne
Mrs Elizabeth Tonnellier aged 496 years died at 9 30 pm Monday at the home of her daughter Mrs Catherine Mischo 815 Lavina street She was a Bavaria native long a Fort Wayne resident In feeble health four years death due to age Surviving children include Mrs Catherine Mischo and Jacob Weber of Fort Wayne and Jacob Miller and Louis Weber of Decatur
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Tonnellier
Catherine Mischo
Lavina Street
Tonnellier
Bavaria
Germany
Fort Wayne
Jacob Weber
This City
Jacob Miller
Louis Weber
Decatur
Mrs Eva Oberlin Dies At 32 In Oberlin
Mrs Eva Oberlin widow of John Oberlin died at 3 pm Monday at 1133 Maumee Avenue aged 32. She was born in Kalamazoo Michigan. Surviving are her husband and several children. Brief services at 9:30 am Thursday at home. Funeral at Antioch Church near Hoagland at 1 pm with Rev Lake officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Oberlin
John Oberlin
Maumee Avenue
Oberlin
Kalamazoo
Mich
Antioch Church
Hoagland
Rev. Lake
Woodburn muddle court notes update on assaults and cases
In Bullermann's court Nora Rush pleaded guilty to assault and battery on Stella Johnson. The case against Martin alias Red Baker remains under judgment as storage capacity issues were not fully demonstrated. Other cases were continued until after the disposition of the prior matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodburn
Bullermann
Nora Rush
Stella Johnson
Martin
Red” Baker
Bullermannh
Pri
Courts Hear A Tangle Of Local Assault Provoke And The Rabbit Feud
Frank Small fled after a brick attack in a case before Justice France. Glasses dealer Frank Gifford fined $13 for assault on 18 year old Flossie Albers after nonpayment of $4. Multiple provokes and assaults flood Franceys and other justices courts on Fox avenue amid a growing local feuds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice France
Frank Small
Saul Neireiter
Neireiter
Tancey’s Court
Small
Neiceiter
Frank Gibford
Flossie Albers
Flossie
Gibford
Anly
France
Huser
Laura Cobel
Michael Hughes
Nettie Hughes
Fox Avenue
Baumeister
William Baumeister
Ernest Baumeister
Mary Schmoll
Eva Schmoll
Ernest
Tillie Billman
Clara Allen
Clara
Tillie
Monroe Street
Washington
Chicago
Albert Mitchel
J. N. Green
Anna Jones
Bauermeister
Schmell
Baulermann
Mary Schmell
Charlotta Bauermeister
Feva Schmoll
Justice Baulermann
Schmoll
Frank Gifford
Optician
Gifford
Shriners Imperial Council Expo and Nickel Plate Excursion
The Shriners Imperial council in San Francisco schedules June 10 to 14 1902 with nickel plate rail excursion tickets on sale May 26 to June 7 and return within 60 days. Fort Wayne agents C A Asterlin and R J Hamilton arrange details. Ringling Brothers circus features 40 clowns surprising audiences with grotesque antics and conceits. Mayor McHenry of Wabash targets penny-in-the-slot machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringling Brothers’ Circus
Mayor McHenry
Wabash
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the Court News
Superior Court
Baltes
American Surety Company
C. C. Schlatter & Sons
J. T. Adams
Louisa A. McCormick
Frank McCormick
Whitley
Ernest Meyer
H. F. Beverforden
the Sentinel
Benninghofst
Cornelius Gearin
George Schwalin
Albert Tobias
John C. Kensill
Bleekman
Kantoos
Mdmeyer-Beverforden
MR. Gallinger
Mr. Hull
Iowa
Mr. Sulzer
New York
Michael Mullett
Sulzer
Hull
District of Columbia
Bill
A Benedict
Wayne Sunday
Lem R. Hartman
National Bank
Springer
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