Wu Ting Fang Declares for Chinese Republic Reform
Shanghai dispatch reports Dr. Wu Ting Fang, appointed foreign affairs director for Kiangsu reform government, announces support for a republican China. He favors a constitutional framework with a strong cabinet while noting possible oligarchy later, pledges treaty adherence, port open policy, and noninterference from foreign powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WU Ting Fang
Shanghai
Kiang Su
Associated Press
China
United States
Peking
Dr. Wu
You Sung
Education Does Not Justify It as a Husband Is Jailed
Jack Farnan argued education funding is wasteful compared to drinking and faced six months in jail plus a $10 fine for heating up his wife Bessie Farnan. He admitted neglect of their three children with a history of drunkenness and poor earnings, while Judge Mingo van urged future jail or penitentiary exposure. Police described Farnan as a habitual barroom man. other drunks, Joe Sullivan Arthur Tvens and Jim Burns, were released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Farnan
Bessie Farnan
Farnan
St. Rochuts Hospital
Faynan
Mingovan
Henry Gick
Girk
Joe Sullivan
Arthur Tvens
Jim Burns
Auglaize river dam near Defiance to power Maumee valley
The Auglaize Power company plans a large dam two and a half miles south of Defiance to generate ten thousand kilowatts. A major project by Ambursen Hydraulic Construction with James Ashley as president, it will back water for fourteen miles, require 185 workers on site, and feed Defiance Napoleon and Toledo with a trunk line of power. A series of three dams is planned on the Auglaize, with total capacity around twenty thousand kilowatts and a near million dollar Defiance plant budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Auglaize River
Maumee Valley
Auglaize Power Company
James Ashley
Toledo
Ambursen Hydraulic Construction Company
Boston
Mass
Ashley
County of
Clemmer & Johnson
Hicksville
Defiance City
Maumee
Napoleon
Shervwood
Mark Center
Darkwood
Paulding County
Antwerp
Births Recorded for Pauley and Happ Families
A son was born to Mr and Mrs James Pauley at 1532 Maumee Avenue. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs William Happ at 830 Erie Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Pauley
Maumee Avenue
William Happ
Erie Street
Gee Not Miss the Great Bar Offe Wei Su
A compact note references Wei Su in an unclear bar scene phrase. The fragment hints at a possible name or event though details remain unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gee Not Miss the Great
Bar
Wei Su
Oppose Schemes in Advertising at Fort Wayne Meeting
Fort Wayne Retail Merchants Association condemned advertising schemes and urged suspension of members not following by-laws. A winter pure food show proposal failed due to high costs. Merchants near Calhoun and Columbia streets complained of Saturday drunks harming business and a committee will discuss with city authorities. A joint meeting with the Commercial club on a new banking system is planned with guests like Charles McCulloch and C H Worden invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Calhoun
Columbia Streets
Commercial Club
Charles McCulloch
C. H. Worden
Town election results list ward by ward
In the town election the results show Clerk J J Peters Democrat 109 vs Clem Republican 95 Peters majority four. Treasurer Charles Krick Democrat 104 over Wright Republican 87 Krick by seventeen. Marshal John Ealang Democrat 72 vs Peckham Republican 122 Peckham by fifty. Trustee First ward William Waterman Democrat 103 over Clem Republican 95 Waterman by eight. Trustee Third ward Dr Connolly Democrat 91 vs Schifferty Republican 104 Schifferty by thirteen. Trustee Fourth ward Alfred Leuenberger Democrat 89 vs Painter Republican 99 Painter by ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Peters
B.F. Clem
Peters
Charles Krick
L. E. Wright
Krick
John Ealang
William Peckham
Peckhaim
William Waterman
ML. A. Clem
Waterman
Third Ward
Dr. Connolly
Charles Schifferty
Schifferty
Fourth Ward
Alfred Leuenberger
Gurney Painter
Painter
Democratic ticket triumphs in Lagrange town election
In Lagrange Indiana voters chose two Democrats for state posts and re elected local officials. Thomas K. Devlin defeated William Cline by 19 votes for town council, Jesse L. Long beat Arthur Burritt for clerk by 63, D. M. Stroup won treasurer by 55, George Gauge defeated A J Hostetler for first ward trustee by 132, and Otto M Rossman beat Claude Price for fifth ward trustee by 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagrange
Ind
Thomas K. Devlin
William Cline
Jesse L. Long
Arthur Burritt
D. M. Stroup
L. M. Rowe
First Ward
George Gauge
Dr. A. J. Hostetler
Dem
Fifth Ward
Otto M. Rossman
Rep
Claude M. Price
Claypool Nine Ward Election Results Report
Claypool Indiana voters chose M F Lohler Republican for First ward trustee by 24 over Elza J Bloom Democrat. John Kelly Republican won Second ward treasurer by 2 over Melvin W Minear Democrat. H 10 Forney Democrat leads Charles W Tucker Republican in the clerk race by 10, Otto Minear Democrat defeats O C Dick Republican by 10, and C A Schmucker Democrat beats Louis Debolt Republican by 12 for marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claypool
Ind
M. FE. Lohler
Elza J. Bloom
John Kelly
Melvin W. Minear
Forney
Charles W. Tucker
Otto Minear
O. CG. Dick
Marshal
C. A. Shumaker
Dem
Louis Debolt
South Whitley Off-Year Vote Leads Local Ballot Results
In South Whitley Indiana the town elected Judson West for trustee in the first ward by 32 votes and Jerry Gerard for trustee in the second ward by 19. Johninder, the Republican, won town clerk by 2. W. T. R. Fox the Democrat won treasurer by 22. William Obenchain the Democrat won marshal by 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Whitley
Ind
Judson West
Jerry Gerard
John (Inder
W. TR. Fox
Marshal
William Obenchain
Democrats Carry the Old Bay State in Tight Returns
The article notes a close statewide vote with the official count possibly needed to determine the winner. Rhode Island leans Republican by a small margin while New Mexico posts a Democratic win by a narrow margin in its first state election. Mississippi results are unsettled and party opposition to Theodore Bilbo for lieutenant governor may boost the socialist candidate. Cincinnati and Cleveland elect Democratic mayors, with Cincinnati plainly ousting the Cox machine from city control.
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Rhode Island
New Mexico
Mississippi
Theodore G. Bilbo
Cincinnati
Cleveland
George B. Cox
Embarrassed Akron Bank Lacks Fort Wayne Ties
The Citizens' Bank of Akron reports no connections with Fort Wayne banks. Howard Harter, cashier, faced defalcation claims and failed to secure a $5,000 Fort Wayne loan. attempts to negotiate a $15,000 loan were halted by officials. Depositors are not expected to lose funds. the bank was a small private institution with stockholders personally liable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Fort Wayne
Citizens’ Bank
Howard
Harter
Trouble in Africa Bleeding into Angola Crisis
Lisbon reports serious developments in Angola as unrest spreads through western Africa. native communities are described as burning and pillaging, with authorities struggling to contain attacks and the situation growing more volatile by the day.
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Lisbon
Angola
Africa
Hen and Turkey in Smiths Bed
Detective Sergeant Pappert arrested Roy Smith on a theft charge after finding a Plymouth Rock hen a turkey of doubtful pedigree and food supplies at his room. He linked the case to missing eleven turkeys from Charles Tonkel and recovered feathers matching those birds. Smith and Ann Colvin, with prior trouble, face further action as police probe related thefts.
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Pappert
Roy Smith
Plymouth Rock
Ann Colvin
Charles Tonkel
Smith
Colvin
Sunday School Convention Opens in Allen County Fort Wayne
Allen county Sunday school workers gather in Fort Wayne for the annual Allen county association convention. The Tuesday session featured a welcoming address by Br. J. Griswold and an afternoon talk by State Secretary Burnie on counting right. Public meeting at Plymouth church drew strong attendance with state officers Hazel Lewis and George N. Burnie speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County
Fort Wayne
Allen County Association
J. W. Morgan
C. Claud Travis
Alberthus
Nettie Hubler
Hoagland
A. J. Folsom
Chicago
Br. J. Griswold
Plymouth Church
County Association
Plymouth Congregational Church
Hazel Lewis
George N. Burnie
State Association
Three Men Hurt As Boiler Lets Go In Train Wreck
Three railroad workers were injured when a boiler detached from its frame but did not damage rails or roadbed. The wreck occurred about sixty four miles east of Fort Wayne after a two hour and twenty eight minute run at about twenty seven miles per hour. Engineer Honholz Fireman Zelt and Brakeman Elmer Hochstetler were identified as injured. their ages and residences are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Honholz
Harrison Street
Zelt
Winter Street
Elmer P. Hochstetler
Pixley Block
Man Pleads Guilty in Wife Murder Case
The defendant admitted guilt to second degree murder after an earlier insanity defense and shooting his wife. He then attempted suicide, fled, and was captured near the Pennsylvania pound house. The case moved toward sentencing with the judge and attorneys present in a quiet afternoon hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolan
Pennsylvania Pound House
Somers and Kennetk
L. Morris
Albert E. Thomas
Do Not Miss the Great Bar Gain Offer
Offer promotion highlights a special deal on beverages and snacks at an outpost named Great Bar. Details mention limited-time pricing and in-store availability with emphasis on value for customers.
Lorimer Aided Browne Defense In Bribery Trials
Lee O Neil Browne testified before a Senate committee investigating Lorimer s election. Browne said Lorimer voluntarily aided his defense in two bribery trials and Browne expects to repay when able. He did not reveal the loan amount. Browne also noted another Chicagoan loaned 1500 dollars to help Browne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lee O’neil Browne
Illinois
United States
Lorimer
Browne
Brown
Westinghouse Repairs May Extend Two Weeks at Spy Run Power Plant
Experts from Westinghouse in Pittsburg work on railway power machinery at the Spy Run avenue power station. Repairs may require about two more weeks to restore turbines to perfect condition. Electric power from the Anderson sub-station of Indiana Union traction runs streetcars on a normal Fort Wayne schedule with current entering the wires at Pern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse
Pittsburg
Spy Run Avenue
Anderson
Indiana Union Traction System
Fort Wayne
Pern
Find Seven Women Arrested in West Side Pool Room Raid
Assistant Chief Schuettler’s gambling squad raided a west side residence district fiat and found seven women at a pool room. They were arrested with one keeper of a handbook and six inmates. One inmate was 72 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Schuettler
West Side
Noted Editor Aldred Lambden Dies at 65 in Philadelphia
Dr Aldred C Lambden editor of the Public Ledger for twelve years and former Philadelphia Times managing editor died today in Philadelphia aged 65. He was known for writings on music and art topics.
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Philadelphia
Aldred C. Lambden
The
Public Ledger
Philadelphia Times
Lambden
Local notices from Monroeville Indiana fall into town events
Ed Finan visited Lima on business while Bert Edwards plans winter in Florida. Glenn Johnson and family prepare to move to Fort Wayne. Capt. O T Chamberlain of Elkhart and Mrs A Lackey of Fort Wayne visit. Choir and Ladies Aid plan a supper at the G A R hall. Lewis Ginther takes over the Parnin restaurant and bakery. A dinner hosts guests from Fort Wayne Stanford Richland Ore and Alliance Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroeville
Ind
Ed Finan
Lima
Bert. Edwards
South Bend
Florida
Glenn Johnson
Fort Wayne
O. T. Chamberlain
Elkhart
A. Lackey
H. Krick
M. C. Neizer
William Niezer
T. Eggeman
McCarby
McIntaffer
Stanford
C. Hettler
H. Helmick
New Haven
Duncan Frazier
Richland, Ore
Kapple and Child
Alliance, O
Jos. Miller
Real Estate Transfers in Cedar Creek and Adjacent Townships
Transfers compiled by J C Heller list numerous parcels changing hands in Cedar Creek, Aboite, Perry, Wayne, Springfield and Washington townships. Buyers include Elizabeth Shoerpf, Julia O Connell, John Hamilton, Sarah E Noll, Charles S Freese, and others. totals range from $30 to $3,100. Notable transfers involve the Toledo and Chicago Interurban railway and several additions such as Belmont and Fairfield Heights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Heller
Court Street
David S. Vanzile
John A
K. Wittmer
Cedar Creek Township
Elizabeth Shoerpf
Ulrich Reinhard
Hamilton
Lee
Cedar Creek
Ralph I. Viland
Frederick Viland Jr
Jackson Township
Smith
Aboite
A. J
Julia O'Connel
Fairview
Washington Township
John Hamilton
Hulda A. Hays
Link’s
Zanesville
Lafayette
Indiana Loan and Trust Company
Sarah E. Noll
Deer Park
Wayne’ Township
Tri-State Loan and Trust Company
Nettle Jarden
Belmont
Wayne Township
Charles S. Freese
Frank DB
Mary Moore
Fairfield Heights
Abolt Township
Sarah Middleton
Charles R. Boerger
Boerger
Ie Fee
John Holzworth
Monroe
Wv. Fitch
Springfield Township
Federal Grand Jury Seizes Books in Explosives Inquiry
Judge A B Anderson ordered the U S marshal to take custody of books of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Ironworkers held by a trust company. The move followed a dispute over possession as the grand jury investigates possible violations of a federal interstate explosives statute by John J McNamara James N McNamara and Ortie E McManigal. The court warned against any obstruction and pledged to compel compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
A. B. Anderson
United States District Court
Federal Grand Jury
International Association of Bridge and Structural Ironworkers
United States Marshal
John J. McNamara
James N. McNamara
Ortie E. McManigal
Anderson
Grand
Trust Company
Joseph T. Markey
Criminal Court
Indiana Supreme Court
Peking Quiet as Regime Relies on Manchu Guard
Dispatch notes Peking calm amid rumors of emperor flee. Prince Ching acts as premier with Yuan Shikai expected. Loyal Manchu troops guard the capital. bannermen and police largely Manchu. population unarmed. legations and foreign settlements seen as safe refuges if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Ching
Yuan Shikai
Peking
Legation
Tien Tsin
Assassination of Gen Wu by Manchus in Shikin Chuang camp
Gen Wu Lu Cheng, a noted literary officer and newly named governor of Shan Li, was murdered at 1 a.m. in his tent at Shikin Chuang by thirty Manchu soldiers who killed him after charging through guard lines. His death follows reports he sought reform and had liberal views. Manchu authorities accuse him of betraying them. Wu, from Peh province, had risen rapidly after studying in Japan and recently warned of revolts while signaling possible acceptance of a constitutional framework.
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Pekin
Shan Li
Shikin Chuang
Japan
China
Wu Lu Cheng
Shen Si
National Assembly
Flu Peh Province
Red Morgol Banner
Chinese Medical Students Form Red Cross Corps in Tokio
Fifty Chinese medical students in Tokio have organized a Red Cross corps to aid both government and revolutionary forces. They will depart for home on Thursday, and a fund raised by the legal Chinese colony will cover their expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Red Cross
Nanking Viceroy Commits Suicide Amid Revolutionary Turmoil
In Nanking on November 7 at 11 p m the viceroy killed himself after defying orders to surrender peacefully to revolutionaries. The Tartar general commanding Manchu troops refused to obey, creating panic as the situation grew serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanking
China
Peking
Fancy hog buyers head home after Roanoke sale
A large group of buyers from Ohio Illinois Kentucky and Indiana traveled to Fort Wayne for a Duroc stock sale held at Roanoke yesterday by Houser and Hyser. The party included Reppert Inglehurst Ettawa Browning Hersmann Penry Radner Harrod Barnes Stem Huftine and several others.
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Roanoke
Hall
Ohio
Ilinois
Kentucky
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Duroc
Houser& Hyser
Reppert
Decatur
H. L
Inglehurst
Ettawa
Hersmann
Yee “Penry
Radner
H.oIrgin
Harrod
Albert
Barnes
Ohn
Huftine
Union Wins in Suit to Appeal McNamara Case
Indianapolis Nov 4 Judge Joseph Markey of the criminal court granted the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers an appeal to the Indiana Supreme Court from his order giving temporary possession of the evidence in the McNamara dynamiting case to the federal grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Joseph Markey
Criminal Court
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Indiana Supreme Court
McNamara
Federal Grand Jury
Notice to Creditors of Charles Schwartz Estate
Notice is given to creditors heirs and legatees of Charles Schwartz deceased to appear in Allen Circuit Court Fort Wayne Indiana on November 18 1911 and show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved heirs must prove heirship and receive distributive shares Isaac W Baker Administrator Witness the clerk October 18 1811.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Schwartz
Allen
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Eva M. Holzwa
Daniel Holzwarth
Laura A. Wilson
WM. E. Gerding
Allen Circuit Court
Breen & Morris
Attys
Notice of Final Settlement of Eva M Holzwarz Estate
Heirs and legatees of Eva M Holzwarz must show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved. They are to prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Executor Daniel Holzwarfth. Witness by the clerk on October 25, 1911. Ballou Hoffman & Romberg, Attorneys for Estate.
Notice of Final Settlement and Quiet Title Action
Heirs and legatees of George H. Wilson file final settlement in Allen County Indiana and seek survey of estate. In Queen EB Abell et al v State, non residents Agnes Shoup and Homer T Allen defendants must answer by December 29 1911 or default. Attest WM Gerding Clerk Harper Eggeman attorneys for plaintiff. November 1 8 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Wilson
Allen
Fort Wayne
Indiana
State of Indiana
Allen County
Mary M. Frederick
EB Abell
Superior Court
Alen County
WM. E. Gerding
Legal notice of Laura A. Wilson administratrix
Laura A. Wilson is named Administratrix in a legal notice. The document dated October 25 1811 identifies Breen and Morris as attorneys for the estate and records the clerk of the court witnessing the filing.
Appointment of Administrator for William B. Lamborn Estate
Notice announces German American Trust Co as administrator of William B. Lamborn's Indiana estate. Attorneys Madams and Hartsell listed. Date November 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Lamborn
Allen County
Indiana
Madams & Hartzell
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Herman F. W. Zelt
Pennsylvania
Old Bay State
Boodie King
Spy Run
Monroeville News
Union
RED Cross Corps
Viceroy
Preme Court
ISA M’namara Echo
Isaac W. Baker
WM. EB. Gerding
S. M. Hench
Harper & Eggeman
Wky
Alabama
Mobile
John
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