Army Too Small Needs More Troops in the Philippines
Manila reports emphasize the need for a much larger American force to maintain supremacy in the Philippine Islands. The inadequate troops have left many towns uncovered and insurgents returning to occupy abandoned areas, while battles focus on held lines and ambushes rather than decisive clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Philippine Islands
MacArthur
Lawton
San Fernando
Rio Grande
San Miguel
Balinag
Pio del Pilar
Admiral Dewey to visit ports en route to New York
Washington May 26 Admiral Dewey telegraphs the navy department he will stop at various ports on his voyage home and expects to reach New York around October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Admiral Dewey
Navy Department
United States
New York
Admiral Dewey Improves Quietly in Hong Kong
A Hong Kong dispatch reports Admiral Dewey's health improving after his Manila Bay fame. He rests at the Peak hotel enjoying cool air and distant winds, while English officials locals and detectives guard his privacy. Despite interest from residents he seeks solitude and safety from potential threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Journal and Advertiser
Hong Kong
Admiral Dewey
Manila Bay
Wildman
Howard Jbray
Anghah
Bear
Sudde
Warning to Filipinos on conduct and surveillance
Authorities issued a brusque warning that disorder would be met with a dizzy surprise. The Fili pinos were similarly cautioned and are under close surveillance.
Wagon Collision Injures Woman at Main and Harrison
Last Friday City Trucking wagon No 19 collided with a light road wagon carrying a lady and a gentleman at Harrison and Main streets. The woman was thrown from the wagon, struck by a front wheel, and bruised. she was taken to Eckert's meat market for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison and
Main Streets
Eckert
Murray Convicted In Grand Larceny Trial
Newton Murray was found guilty of grand larceny after a 12 hour deliberation by the circuit court jury. The trial featured Murray claiming Robert Dunn hired him to skin a cow, while Dunn denied involvement and said he did not receive money. An affidavit for petit larceny was filed against Dunn, who faces trial. Grand larceny carries one to fourteen years' imprisonment.
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Circuit Court
Newton Murray
Murray
Robert Dunn
Dunn
Doughman
Maumee Bridge: ward meeting on delaying costs and plans
Eighth ward residents met at Gocke's hall to press for finishing the Maumee bridge. A committee including Mayor Scherer and local leaders will urge county commissioners next Monday. Commissioner Orff cites iron and steel prices as the hold up and hopes costs will drop, enabling earlier construction. Engineer Goshorn has asked bridge firms for delivery timelines with no replies yet.
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Eighth Ward
Gocke
Maumee
Orff
Goshorn
H. P. Scherer
Henry Wiegmann
D. Bitler
Gustave Berghoff
August Lordier
Paul E. Wolf
A. Vogely
William Waldo
William Doehrmann
William Hiller
K. K. Wheelock
Charles Buhr
H. W. Meintzen
G. W. Soliday
F. A. Gocke
J. B. Kelly
Julius Tonne
A. H. Dougall
Stamp Agencies Close In City May 31
Post offices close stamp agencies on May 31 as clerical budget eliminates funds. Agencies listed include C. B. Woodworth & Co Calhoun and Berry streets G. W. McAllister Broadway and Huestis avenue Jacob Bill Holton and East Creighton avenues George A. Kiefer Spy Run and Riverside avenues H. C. Hunter West Main street Arvid Polster Wells street. Deputy Postmaster Craw indicates branch offices may be created in outlying districts later.
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Page
Post Office Department
C. B. Woodworth & Co
Calhoun and
Berry Streets
G. W. McAllister
Broadway
Huestis
Jacob Bill
Holton
East Creighton
George A. Kiefer
Spy Run
Riverside
H. C. Hunter
West Main Street
Arvid Polster
Wells Street
Craw
the Sentinel
Two Killed in Explosion at Philadelphia Dyeing Plant
An explosion in the dyeing and finishing room of James Martin destroyed a steam drying cylinder, killing Daniel Huston aged 25 instantly and Wm. Lang aged 39, who died later. Michael McDough, 34, may die, Michael Carlin, 45, and Robert Underwood, 16, were injured as the side wall and partitions were blown out. property loss is estimated at 10,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
James Martin
Daniel Huston
Wm. Lang
Michael McDough
Michael Carlin
Robert Underwood
Bryan visits Huntington amid crowds in rain
The Leader reports Mr. Bryan’s warm reception at Huntington with a crowded depot greeting and handshakes after a longer wait. Ex-Judge C. W. White lock and S. E. Cook, along with Huntington residents, traveled to Fort Wayne for the encounter and shared a pleasant visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Mr. Bryan
C. W. Whitelock
Bryan Delivers Farm Focused Speech At Princess Rink
At Princess rink this afternoon Mr. Bryan was greeted warmly before a packed immense auditorium. He arrived at 2:05 with Hon. BR. C. Bell Congressman Robinson and Judge W. G. Colerick, escorted by Major W. W. Barnett. The crowd, largely farmers, cheered as he spoke on taxation and trusts, urging democratic measures to tax the rich and curb monopolies.
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Princess Rink
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
BR. C. Bell
Congressman Robinson
W. G. Colerick
W. W. Barnett
Mr. Bell
Democratic Party
The Reception Delays Crowd For Bryan Speech
The crowd gathered on Columbia and Harrison near Randall Hall hoping to hear William Jennings Bryan. Gate issues blocked access to the venue, but after his rink speech Bryan met hundreds at the Randall Hotel reception where Mine Host Obneck hosted a cordial welcome and greeted each citizen.
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Bryan
Columbia
Harrison Strets
Randall
Rink
Randall Hotel
Obneck
Ohneck
Ustal
Mr. Bryan
Mrr. Bryan
Notable Democrat Leader Welcomed by Casey and Local Figures
In 1896 he appeared in town, exchanging cordial handshakes and a beam of smiles. After a Randall reception he visited Senator Bell’s home, meeting local Democrats and some Republicans and gold democrats who expressed support for his leadership as the upcoming campaign began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democracy
Randall
Senator Bell
Fort Wayne High School Field Day Amid Rainy Contests
Fort Wayne high school staged its sixth annual field day at Driving Park despite rain. Charles Alderman won the two mile open bicycle race to standing ovations, as students trained hard for events from sprints to jumps. Kinsey Evans earned best all around athlete honors with multiple firsts and seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Prand
Charles Alderman
Schultze
MacMillan
Prof. Crowe
A. L. Randall
R. A. Bradley
Will Peltier
Ed. Miller
Harry Meyer
Marion Black
Frank O’brien
Ed. Jacobs
Ray Barrows
A. Schultz
John Johnson
Chas. Thayer
K. Evans
A. Schultze
F. Huston
C. Thayer
George Dick
Baron Long
A. Thayer
A. Wood
Geo. Drayer
Carl Diether
Chas. Bea
H. Pierce
Chas. Alderman
Lee Heller
B. Long
H. Schlatter
Kinsey Evans
Deaths of Allen County Pioneer Mrs Gloyd in Perry Township
Mrs Magdalene Gloyd died at her Perry township home nine miles north of the city after a period of infirm health. She was nearly 83, widow of George Gloyd who died in 1872. Born in Virginia in 1816, she married in Crawford county Ohio in 1839 and moved to Allen county in 1841. Surviving children include Jerome B Gloyd ex county commissioner and Lewis Gloyd of the Pennsylvania freight office, among others. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the residence and at Huntertown church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County
Magdalina Gloyd
Perry Township
Death of Mrs Anna M Stouder in Aboite Township
Mrs Anna M Stouder died at 4 30 pm last Tuesday at her sister Mrs Atchison's home in Aboite township six miles west of the city. She was 89 and died of heart failure after a two week illness. Born in Philadelphia she lived many years in the county and was the widow of Simeon Stouder, a well known citizen who died years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna M. Stouder
Atchison
Aboite Township
Mrs Mary Hunt Dies After Illness At Home In 2 Thomas Street
Mrs Mary Hunt wife of James Hunt died of jaundice at their home on 2 Thomas Street last Tuesday afternoon. She had been in frail health for months. Aged fifty she was a member of St Patrick's church. She is survived by her husband and five children.
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Mary Hunt
James Hunt
Thomas Street
Ernest Kirchner dies at 73 in Fort Wayne home
Ernest Kirchner died Wednesday at his home 161 Eliza street of paralysis at age 73. Born in Eisfield Germany, he came to America in 1852 and worked on the Wabash and Erie canal before buying a farm near Preble, Adams county. A Fort Wayne resident since 1884, he belonged to St. Paul’s Lutheran church and is survived by his wife, four children Elmora Caroline Julius and Mrs Maria Ekart, three brothers William R Edward Gottlieb and a sister Elizabeth of Bloomfield N J. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 1 30 from his residence and 2 from St Paul’s church with Rev Lange officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Kirchner
Eliza Street
Kirchner
Eisfield
Germany
America
Preble
Adams County
Fort Wayne
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Delbert J Mariotte Dies After Brain Fever at Age Two
Delbert J. Mariotte of Brooklyn Avenue died Wednesday afternoon from brain fever at age two. He was the son of George Mariotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert J. Mariotte
George Mariotte
Brooklyn Avenue
Nickel Plate Excursion To California For NES Convention
National Education Association convention in San Francisco California described. Nickel Plate tickets go on sale June 24 to July 7 with a one fare plus two dollars round trip. Inquiries through Nickel Plate agents. Also notices for hats from Mrs N B Rowe at 34 East Berry Street, dated May 26.
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National Educational Association
San Francisco
Cal
Nickel Plate Road
Death of Charles Muehlfeith at Richmond Hospital for the Insane
Charles Muehlfeith died Friday at the Richmond Hospital for the Insane after treatment for softening of the brain. He was 43 years and 3 months old. His wife and family live at 78 Barr Street. The remains were taken to their home on arrival in the city Saturday, and the funeral services were held Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Muehlfeith
Richmond Hospital
Muehlfeith
Barr Street
Death of Henry Lageman at 28 in Pittsburgh area
Henry Lageman died of dropsy Friday at his home 119 John Street after a three week illness. He was 28 years, 8 months, 18 days, a son of Rudolph Lageman, survived by a wife with no children. Former boilermaker at Pittsburg shops. Funeral Monday at 2 PM from his residence with Rev Lange officiating.
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Henry Lageman
John Street
Mr. Lageman
Rudolph Lageman
Pittsburg
Rev. Lange
National Educational Association Convention Ad
Meats at San Francisco California July 11 to 14. Go via Mickel Plate road. A peerless trio of fast express trains daily dining car service. Rates low. Ask agents.
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San Francisco
Cal
Mickel Plate Road
Death of Prof W Jennison man in Covina Cal shocks Fort Wayne
A telegram reports the sudden death of Professor W Jennison at Covina California. He had a wide circle of friends in Fort Wayne and the news came as a severe shock to the community.
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W. Jennison
Covina
Cal
Jennizon
Fort Wayne
Fort. Wayne
Notable musicians and exams mark city letters days
Rison a prominent violinist and former Westminster church official led an orchestra before joining his father’s California fruit farm last June. Professor Jennison, linked to Mendelssohn quartet fame, is his brother and a noted cellist who returned from Germany. Examinations for naval academy were passed by two. Wilson plans September return to visit family.
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Mendelssohn Quartet
Boston
Jennison
Germany
Tory
Naval Academy
Wilson
German-born Peter Kramer Dies at 70 in Fort Wayne Home
Peter Kramer died Sunday evening at his home at the corner of Spy Run avenue and Ruth street from lung fever. He was 70, a native of Germany, and a longtime resident who aided St. Mary's Catholic church and belonged to the St. Charles society of that church.
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Peter Kramer
Spy Run Avenue
Ruth Street
Kramer
Germany
America
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
St. Charles Society
William Hall Dies at Soldiers Home At 67
William Hall a former city resident died Saturday at the Soldiers Home from heart failure. He was 67, born in Miamisburg Ohio, served in an Ohio Civil War regiment. He leaves widow and four children Alfred F. and John B. of this city, Mrs. Linsie Barnes of Macy Indiana, and Ed W. of Lafayette. Funeral held in Lafayette. Word from James Wilson now at Annapolis says he will sail for England June 2 for two months.
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William Hall
Soldiers
Lafayette
Hall
Miamisburg
Ohio
Alfred F
John
Linsie Barnes
Macy, Ind
Ed. W
James Wilson
Annapolis
England
Trio of Thieves Sentenced by Judge O'Rourke
Robert Dunn Joseph Brown and Walter Adamson pleaded guilty to petit larceny. Dunn and Brown received forty days in jail and $1 fines each while Adamson faced sixty days. Dunn linked to Newt Murray in cow skinning. Brown kept change from a $5 bill. Adamson stole shoes from Hoosier store. Stephen Scott arraigned for criminal assault with $500 bond set or jail.
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Robert Dunn
Joseph Brown
Walter Adamson
Lehman Clothing to Award Bicycle by June 10
Ticket 8,873 entitles the holder to a bicycle at Lehman Clothing Store, corner of Calhoun and 34th. If not produced before June Sth the bicycle goes to ticket 8,661. The next bicycle giveaway is scheduled for June 10, with William Wiseman and Sephis noted in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehman Clothing
Lehman Clothing Stobk
Déwit
Calhoun &T
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Philippines
Dewey
Ray
Maumee Bridge
Stouder
Hunt
Mariotte
California
Mra
N. B. Rowe
Hast Berry Street
National Educational Association Convention
Jennicon
Nichols-Shepard
Nichols & Shepard CO
Battle Creek, Mich
Indianapolis
Indiana
Meggors
West Disinfecting Co
Harrison St
Fort Wayne, Ind
Chas. Yagerlehner, Mor
Judge O'Rourke
Lehman Clothing Store
imarrings.Moense
William Wiseman
Sephis
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