Ten escaped convicts hunted as two killed in chase
Ten convicts escaped from the Leavenworth federal prison by Wednesday afternoon. Two were killed, two wounded, five captured. sixteen remain at large as lawmen and citizens press the pursuit toward the Indian Territory. Warden McClaughry predicts all will be captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kan
McClaughry
Indian Territory
Thompson
Lawrence
Gilbert Mullins
Couth
Lawrence Lewis
Sheriff Cook
Topeka
Lewis
Cook
Wooster Farm
One More Convict Dies After Fort Leavenworth Escape
Kansas City dispatch reports another escapee from Fort Leavenworth died near Quenemo after being hunted since the mass break last week. The article notes the prisoner was agent of the breakout and had endured days on the run before succumbing to his injuries or exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Fort Leavenworth
Quenemo
Beal Negotiations Break Off Over Towpath Transfer
Negotiations between A. N. Dukes of Peru and the Fort Wayne and Southwestern electric line managers to transfer the old canal towpath from Buntington to Lafayette have collapsed. A. L. Nelson, Southwestern general manager, says future talks require Dukes to cover incurred costs. The line resumed work on extending westward from Huntington, with no further delay expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Southwestern Electric Line
A. N. Dukes
Peru
Buntington
Lafayette
8. L. Nelson
Dukes
Huntington
Nelson
Lime City
Rich gold vein found at federal building site in Helena
A rich vein of free milling gold ore is discovered at the Helena site for a new federal building. Under contract terms the government will own all minerals, forcing the contractor to mine for the government's profit. Assays show ore valued at 18 to 20 dollars per ton with a vein possibly 25 to 40 feet wide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Federal
Thomas Cruse
Montana
Rothschilds
Death of James Washington Vining prominent St. Joe farmer
James Washington Vining, 74, longtime St. Joe Township resident, died last Saturday at his home four miles north of the city from stomach trouble after months of declining health. Born July 18, 1827 in Greene County New York, he moved to Allen County in 1857 and ran a sawmill with Fred and Henry Antwerp. He married Katherine Buettner in 1861 and leaves his widow and one daughter Kittie with the mother, plus two deceased daughters Myrtle and Carrie. Reformed Church member and former toll-road supervisor, he was noted for honesty and charity. Funeral services were held Monday at his residence and Grace Reformed Church. Pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Washington Vining
St. Joe Township
St. Joe Road
Mr. Vining
Vining
A. K. Zartman
Greene County
New York
Catskill
David
Hannah Vining
Allen County
Fred
Henry Antwerp
Mrr. Vining
Katherine Buettner
Myrtle
Carrie
Daugther
Kittie
Bowser
St. Joe Toll Road
Grace Reformed Church
Messrs
Fred Griebel
Hale Ashley
Charles Parker
William Bicket
Henry
Paul Zimmerman
East DeWald Street
C. A. Bookwalter
Indianapolis
S. A. Karn
West Berry Sitreet
Randall Wheel Company
William Webster
Pleasant Township
Hope Hospital
Fulton
A. Katzenburg
East
Washington Street
Weat
Jefferson Street
Church of Christ
St. Mary’s
Lafayette and
Jefferson Streets
Fred Meshberger
Bluffton
Fort Wayne
Miller Street
Frank Kress
Henry J. McIntosh
United States Army
San Francisco
J. A. Penn
Philippines
Winamac
John Troutman
Sportsmen’s Emporium
East Main Street
Far East
Maine
Express
Mgr. Troutman
Troutman
Grand Rapids
Indiana Road
Rome City
Death of Li Hung Cheng Shocks Fort Wayne Chinese Community
Chinese residents of Fort Wayne mourn the death of Li Hung Cheng who was held in high regard. On Saturday evening mourners gathered at a laundry on West Wayne Street for memorial services with incense burning and a funeral dirge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Li Hung Cheng
West Wayne Strees
Death Notice for Jacob Maisch at 57 in America
Jacob Maisch of 172 Gay Street died Friday evening after a long illness from asthma at age 57. A native of Renningen Württemberg, Germany, he came to America in 1880. His wife predeceased him by nine years. Surviving children are Misses Mary and Annie Maisch and Jacob G. and August C. Maisch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Maisch
Gay Street
Mr. Maisch
Renningen
Wurtemburg
Germany
America
Mary and
Annie Maisch
Jacob G
August C. Maisch
Schmuck Widow Mary Schmuck Dies At 55 In City
Mrs Mary Schmuck aged 55 died Friday evening from cancer at her home 98 Baker Street She is survived by three sons Charles B Francis and A C Schmuck all barbers The two in this city and one in Newark Ohio are named in the obituary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Schmuck
Bakerstreet
Infant Norman J. Albrecht Dies at Thirteen Days
Norman J. Albrecht infant son of Mr and Mrs John Albrecht of 125 West Jefferson street died at 3 a m Monday from exhaustion at age thirteen days. Father employed at Mondamin Meadows dairy depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman J. Albrecht
John Albrecht
West Jefferson Street
Mondamin Meadows
Mrs. Louisa Uebelhoer Dies at 64 in Adams County Home
Mrs. Louisa Uebelhoer, aged 64 years 5 months 20 days, died Monday at 5 a.m. at 68 East Main Street after about a year of stomach trouble. She was the widow of Philip Uebelhoer, who died twenty three years ago, born in Westphalia Germany and had resided in America since infancy, including Adams County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Uebelhoer
East Main Street
Uebelhoer
Philip Uebelhoer
Westphalia
Germany
America
Adams County
Four Children Survive Funeral Set for Lutheran Church
Funeral services for a local resident will be held Wednesday at 1 30 PM from the residence and at 2 PM at St Pauls Lutheran Church. Surviving children are Roland Sophia Amelia and Louise. Fort Wayne location noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Roland
Sophia
Amelia
Louise
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Fort Wayne Dayton and Cincinnati Traction plans near completion
A Toledo Times telegram reports the Fort Wayne Dayton and Cincinnati Traction company has nearly finished terminals and right of way. Fort Wayne access was secured, surveying of the southern end completed, and the system could reach 350 miles of track if main and branch lines are built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo Times
Fort Wayne
Dayton
Cincinnati
Scarlet fever reported at 192 East DeWald Street
A new scarlet fever case has been reported at No 192 East De Wald Street. The report appears in local notices alongside various city happenings and personal updates from Fort Wayne area.
Vollmer Advances to Higher Carrier Class at Fort Wayne
W. C. Vollmer, a Fort Wayne post office letter carrier, has been advanced from the $600 class to the $850 class of carriers, reflecting a pay-grade promotion for the employee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Vollmer
Fort Wayne
Long-Lost Kaough Brother Declared Dead by Allen County Court
The court in Allen County officially proclaimed John Kaough dead for title purposes after he disappeared for over twenty five years. His reappearance in California does not alter the legal status of his death in local records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kaough
William Kaough
California
Allen County
Kaough
Circuit Court
Various Civil Actions and Court Notices From Local Circuit
Maude Gazeley begins divorce from Reynold Gazeley. Betsie Miller accuses Charles H. Miller of desertion. a bench warrant was served in Milan township and Miller posted bond with Solomon Stauffer as surety. Mary A. Sten files partition suit against Frank W. Iten et al. The circuit court closes for the term. November term begins November 18. Martha B. Sledd sues Mary Pfieidner et al. on a note, foreclosure, and requests a receiver. Rebecca Jackson files divorce proceedings against Silas A. Jackson. Justice Tarcey rules for the defendant in Marks v Webber over horse sale. Alford Payton sues H. F. Butler et al. for partition. Circuit court not in session this week. Charles E. Barnett sues George J. Ryan on a $150 note. An affidavit in Huser's court charges Newton LaRue with Sunday liquor sales. Witte had been fined in municipal court for Sabbath desecration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Gazeley
Reynold Gazeley
Betsie Miller
Charles H. Miller
Reichelderfer
Milan Township
Miller
Solomon Stauffer
Mary A. Sten
Frank W. Iten
Circuit Court
Martha B. Sledd
Mary Pfieidner
Rebecca Jackson
Silas A. Jackson
Justice Tarcey
Marks Vs. Webber
Alford Payton
H. F. Butler
Charles E. Barnett
George J. Ryan
Huser
Newton LaRue
Christian Witte
Witte
Milan Town ships Shoemaker jailed for family assault
Luther Shoemaker of Milan Township went home drunk and beat his wife an invalid, her sister Mrs Brenner and his 16 year old son. He was arrested, jailed, and fined $25 plus costs for assault and battery with two more warrants for public intoxication and breach of peace. Justice France oversaw sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Shoemaker
Milan Township
Justice France
Shoemaker
Mittimus
Boy suffers compound thigh fracture in sawmill yard accident
John Burns eleven, son of Mr and Mrs James Burns of 461 South Barr street, was injured at a W B Perrine company sawmill yard when he fell from an elevated track. A compound fracture of the right thigh with the bone protruding through skin and flesh was treated by Drs A J Kesler and J E Miller. He was taken home by patrol wagon and may be months recovering. Frank Koehler, Spy Run avenue, rode to work and wrecked on the way near river bridge, dislocating his right elbow. Dr McOsar attended to the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wilson
Wilson
Tonganoxie
Frank Thompson
Huffman
Poffenholz
Chicago
War Department
John Burns
James Burns
South
Barr Street
W. B. Perrine Company
East End
Burns
Dre. Kesler
Miller
Frank Keehler
Spy Run Avenue
Mr. Keehler
River Bridge
Mr. Koehler
McOscar
Marital License Objections Cited in Local Notices
Clerk Belot has been notified to refuse issuing a license to Orrin N. Ford and Laura Tegtmeyer amid an objection filed by the young man's father who says his son is too young to marry. Other names listed include Grime Kesselmann Carteaux Houser Kroekbers Qurnat Casselman Gaver Roembke Brown Smith Curist lieb Mailand Lagenann Goings Brinker Going Miller and Curtis Plumsley Braun Grab ner Warner Manning and Anna E.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian F. Mailand
Sophie Lagenann
Arthur Goings
Ella Brinker
Jonas Going
Clara M. Miller
Belot
Orrin N. Ford
Laura Tegtmeyer
Charles W. Curtis
Hattie B
Also Mentioned on This Page
M’claughry
Nortonville
James Huffman
White
Coffeyville
Jey J. Poffenholz
John Green
Vinita
I. T
Willard Drake
Southwest City
Norteonville
Fred Moore
Shawnee
C. T
Jarbalo
Donald Norie
Ryan
R. L. Davenport
Ole Bobe
Marquette
Joseph H. Deckin
Jay J. Poffenholz
United States Infantry
Balor
Luzon
Beal
Southwestern
Mr. Dukes
Interurban
Gcovernment
Federal Building
James W. Vining
Mortuary Matters
The
Sentinel
Maisch
Albrecht
Dayton and
William Es
Luther
Milan
Ship
Cain
Royal Baking Cowder
John G. Grime and
Katharine M
Brown
Daniel Smith and
Bertha Curist
Plumsley, Frederick Braun
Ella R. Grab
Ner
John
Warner, Manning
Anna E
Indiana
Earth
Alaskas
S. B. Thing & Co
Calhoun St
H. B. Tobey
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