Pioneer Fort Wayne merchant David Comparet dies at 77
David Francis Comparet longtime Fort Wayne businessman died at his home 931 Liberty Street after a long illness. Born 1826 he built a transit and commission career, helped transform Fort Wayne from a trading post, and directed a Columbia Street commission house until weeks before his death. He left four children and several siblings and was active in Masonic and Odd Fellows circles.
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Hill & Orbison
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Ramapo Dam Breach Drains Town in Flood Wave
The Tuxedo dam above Ramapo broke today sending a flood through Ramapo village. Houses barns fences and livestock were swept away as the torrent surged through. Timely warnings saved lives and Paterson felt relief at danger passing.
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Paterson Flood Strikes. Two Wards Under Water
Paterson New Jersey endures a major flood starting Friday with near two wards submerged. Thousands lose work as factories and malls close. many evacuated from homes to shelters including an armory and a school. Total damage estimated around two million dollars. relief fund organized by manufacturers.
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Improvement at Passaic as flood conditions ease
Passaic New Jersey reports flood conditions greatly improved with Dundes dam level down two feet from midnight. Wallington remains flooded with hundreds taking refuge in Passaic schools. Estimated city losses reach about two million dollars excluding uninsured damages and business disruption.
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Storm Damage Tally Near Hundred Thousand Dollars
The report notes that the sea ran slightly above normal at last high tide and much wreckage is washing ashore. Estimation places total storm damage close to 100000 dollars.
Flood Ravages Delaware River Region Crippling Bridges
Trenton reports flood damage near one million dollars with nine bridges washed away between here and Easton. Pennsylvania railroad losses near one hundred thousand, washouts at twenty five Belvidere division points halt traffic. A telegraph operator LeFevre drowned crossing Raven Rock as the Delaware fell eight feet since last night.
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Railroads Resume Most Passenger Service After Disruptions
New York reports partial resumption of regular passenger trains with Eries express to Buffalo rerouted via Newburgh and Lehigh and Hudson track to avoid washouts. Jersey City trolley hampered as repairs proceed on a 250 foot washout, while Lackawanna traffic nears normalcy and milk shipments toward Jersey City and Hoboken should end New York milk famine.
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Boundary Issue in Final Stage of Alaska Arbitration
London October 12 The last stage of the Alaska boundary arbitration began with secret sessions as commissioners met at the foreign office. Noted attendees included Senator Lodge Prof Sir Louis Jette Canadian commissioner War Secretary Root and Senator Turner with Canada’s Commissioner Aylesworth later appearing. No decision came today but American circles held hopeful sentiment and The Times suggested a possible agreement on seven questions. Daily sessions were planned 11 am to 1 30 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm. The panel adjourned at 4 10 pm without a ruling.
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Cotton Loading On The Levee Delayed In New Orleans
Work to load cotton along the levee front in New Orleans has been suspended for several weeks due to unspecified delays. The scene reflects ongoing port activity as crews pause amid unclear causes and returning to routine operations.
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Seven Die in Drunken Row on Blackfoot Reservation
Browning Montana October 12 seven people killed and two wounded after a whisky fueled riot on the Blackfoot Indian reservation. Wakes-Up-Last and his wife among the dead. Susan Big Road and Little Plume women slain. two wounded including J Little Plume. Four arrests made.
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Federal Court Enjoins Sheriff in Columbia City Bankruptcy Case
A federal court restrains Whitley county Sheriff Edward A. Gallagher from pursuing executions against Columbia City Heel Manufacturing in an involuntary bankruptcy case. Judge Anderson appoints Henry D. McLallen temporary receiver with $3,000 bond and orders turnover of seized assets to the receiver.
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City orders auto owners to number and register vehicles
Mayor Berghoff instructed police to arrest owners who drive unnumbered and unregistered cars. The ordinance requiring visible vehicle numbers was passed over a month ago and signed, with enforcement beginning today.
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City adopts strict visible registration ordinance for machines
The ordinance requires machines to display a red rear light and a white light on the figures. Registration carries no fee and violations incur a fine of five to twenty five dollars. The mayor vows equal enforcement with no exceptions and Hoe pledges full compliance.
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Northern Indiana Obituaries and Local Notes
Andrew Stevens an Elkhart undertaker died suddenly from heart disease Friday night. Edward Hose fined $100 in Decatur circuit court for gambling. Col I B McDonald slightly injured at Columbia City by a mail sack from a fast train. Ben Decker died from injuries after his horse ran away in Mentone. The Gandy bank at South Whitley becomes a state institution with Oscar Gandy as president. Bremen Enquirer recalls Rev Philip Kanegar who died October 1 aged 71 years 5 months 10 days. Four youths under nineteen arrested at Lagrange for breaking into Emanuel Hochstetler's residence. released on good behavior.
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Service at Roanoke by Gideons draws 52 travelers
A union Gideon service was held at the Roanoke M E church Sunday evening. The Fort Wayne camp led the event with a 52 passenger special car making the trip along the Fort Wayne and Southwestern electric line. W. Church presided as moderator with talks by H. B. Hunt B. F. Shertzer C. W. Boshler and J S Zent. Duets by F. E. Riblett and by Riblett with Marks from Titusville Pa enhanced the program.
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Senator Dietrich in Alaska Seeks Facts on Agriculture
United States Senator C H Dietrich of Nebraska arrived in San Francisco after a four month Alaska visit. He aims to learn local conditions but doubts Alaska’s claimed agricultural boom, noting government experiments at Sitka have not revealed new facts beyond fifty years of knowledge.
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Aged Bridegroom J W Butman Dies at 80 in Decatur
Decatur Illinois October 12 J W Butman a retired capitalist died today from heart disease at age eighty. Returning from Cleveland he announced his recent marriage to Mrs Florence Mitchell. He long led local business including the city gas plant and a large mercantile establishment. He had no children.
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Affidavit Against Moshering Over Red Lights Issue
Patrolman Johnnoh filed an affidavit in police court this morning charging C. E. Moshering with failing to place red lights on material used in Broadway work and at torn up street points to warn motorists.
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Declaration of War Expected Amid Eastern Crisis
A Shanghai dispatch to the Frankfurter Zeitung reports Jews arriving from Che-Foo claim Japan has occupied Ma-San-Pho and an official declaration of war is expected. Relations between Japan and Russia are described as at crisis point, with Britain possibly aware of Japan's actions.
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Movement of Russian fleet and Korea troop landing speculated
St. Petersburg reports that Official Messenger and Journal De St. Petersbourg publish the Berlin Lokal Anzeiger dispatch on Russian fleet movements and possible joint landings of Russian and Japanese troops in Korea. European papers review Japan's military strength while czar’s Rome visit is canceled due to Italian socialist press and deputies.
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Britain grows anxious over Japan Russian crisis rumors
London reports Baron Haneki denies any Japanese ultimatum to Russia and warns that no notification would occur if such action were taken. Foreign Office sees no confirmation of Japanese troop movements. public fear grows as fleets maneuver and the alliance with Japan looms large.
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