Bryan Campaign Draws Warm Fort Wayne Welcome
William Jennings Bryan drew a packed Fort Wayne audience with a rousing campaign stop at Princess rink and an overflow crowd at the court house. The veteran orator praised Wilson and Marshall, noted his long ties to the city, and urged unity and reform as he spoke to appreciative crowds despite ongoing gambling concerns at Porter county.
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Fort Wayne
William Jennings
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Princess Rink
Court House
Platte
Work of the Accounting Board in Indiana
The Indiana State Board of Accounts under W A Deharity reports two years of work since its founding. Expenses of about 442000 have been incurred, with recoveries totaling around 232000 from former officials and nearly 1.5 million in charges pending. The board’s field examiners have also established a uniform county and township system to reduce future disputes and errors, aiming for a cash balance in favor of state and local governments and to counter critics who call the board an encumbrance.
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W. A. Deharity
Indiana State Board of Accounts
State Accounting Board
Accounting Board
Deharity
Drastic Remedy Aims at Porter Race Track
The article warns that executive warnings failed and a drastic remedy may be used to enforce Indiana anti gambling law at Mineral Springs track against Chicago bettors. It says promoters sought to ply traffic in Indiana via lawyers claiming a legal evasion offering gamblers wide facilities to lose money.
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R ObRaEe
Porter County
Marshall
Porter Track
Honan
Indiana
Chicago
South Bend Company
Indiana National Guard
Porter
Mineral Springs
Illinois
Padding Registration Rolls in Indiana Cities
Indiana discusses padding the rolls and enacting a registration law to prevent fraudulent voting. Vigo county probes Terre Haute rumors. Indianapolis groups launch internal checks to expose illegitimate registrations. Fort Wayne has had no suspicions, while laws aim to cleanse lists in large cities before election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Terre Haute
Vigo County
Grand Jury
Indianapolis
Naothing
Fort Wayne
Death of Ex-Congressman Jacob D. Leighty
Hon. Jacob D. Leighty former representative of the Twelfth district died suddenly in Fort Wayne on Friday. A longtime DeKalb County figure his public service and business career earned him strong local regard. His passing is a deep sorrow to Fort Wayne and to DeKalb and to many friends across the district.
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Jacob D. Leighty
Congress
Fort Wayne
DeKalb County
Leighty
United States
Fort Wayne Aviator Art Smith Triumphs in Air Test
Fort Wayne youngster Art Smith, a self taught aviator, achieved a high level of success on Saturday as a navigator of the air. His performance proved to the local "theme folks" that he has overcome discouragements and frequent mishaps in his venture.
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Art” Smith
Fort Wayne
Governor Wilson Sews Up Presidential Prospects
Governor Wilson amused guests aboard his special car by sewing a button on his coat and now demonstrates needlework by shaping the chances of fellow aspirants to the presidency. Meanwhile thousands of former Decatur residents visit the old town for homecoming week, rekindling memories and drawing visitors back to Adams county.
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Wilson
Decatur
Adams County
Indiana Supreme Court denies re hearing on Tom Marshall constitution
The Tom Marshall constitution in Indiana appears buried after a Supreme Court ruling denying a re hearing. It remains a lively issue, and some traditional Indiana patriots still feel a chill when recalling it.
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Supreme Court
Tom Marshall
Indiana
Iit
Fort Wayne Woman Pioneers Local Life Passenger in Rail Refusal
Mrs. Margaret Carroll aged eighty one and widow of Patrick Carroll died Monday afternoon at her daughter’s home after a five year illness. Born in Cork Ireland she lived in Fort Wayne since childhood and refused to ride railway cars. Survived by three daughters and a son with one granddaughter and siblings. Funeral Friday at residence and Precious Blood Church.
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Margaret Carroll
Patrick Carroll
Fort Wayne
Ephriam Arter
Herman Street
Carroll
Banteer
County Cork
Ireland
America
Elizabethtown
N. J
Wabash and Erie Canal
Precious Blood Catholic Church
Death of Allen county resident John Henry Auth at 59
John Henry Auth aged 59 a lifelong Allen county resident died at 3 o clock Friday morning at his home 617 West Washington boulevard after a long illness He was born in Hesse Cassel Marion township moved to Fort Wayne lived there since He ran a Calhoun street saloon for 21 years retiring last spring He married Emma Schilling on September 188 He leaves a widow three sisters Mrs Muldoon of Hesse Cassel Mrs Suehs of Avilla and Miss Veronica Auth of Topeka Kansas He belonged to St Pauls Catholic church Catholic Knights of America and the School society
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John Henry Auth
Allen County
West
Washington Boulevard
Mr. Auth
Hesse Casselin
Marion Township
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Fort Wayne
Calhoun Street
Emma Schilling
Charles Muldoon
Hesse Cassel
Regina Suehs
Avilla
Veronica Auth
Topeka
Kan
Auth
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Catholic Knights of America
School Society
Mrs Sophia Ropa Dies After Prolonged Illness
Mrs Sophia Ropa aged forty five years six months and twenty eight days wife of Fred Ropa of 2244 Broadway died at 5 o'clock Monday at Lutheran hospital after six months as patient death due to complications Surviving husband one son Frederick Jr mother one brother Gustave Mayland two sisters Mrs William Stahl and Miss Pauline Mayland all of this city Funeral services Wednesday at 2 o'clock from brother in law Christian Daseler 2144 Broadway and at 215 from Emmaus Lutheran church Rev Philip Wambsgan officiating
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Sophia Ropa
Fred Ropa
Broadway
Lutheran Hospital
Frederick, Jr
Gustave Mayland
William Stahl
Pauline Mayland
Christian Daseler
Emmaus Lutheran Church
Philip Wambsgan
Mundt William Mundt Dies After Illness In Fort Wayne
William Mundt age seventy five died Sunday afternoon at Lutheran hospital from kidney trouble following a surgical operation three weeks earlier. Born in Germany he lived in the United States many years and in Fort Wayne thirty nine years. Survived by six children Ernest Mundt Louise Hill Christ W Henry Martin Mundt and Fred Mundt fourteen grandchildren and a member of St John Lutheran church. Funeral services at 2 from St John Lutheran church officiated by Rev UH P Dannecker after the noon hour from the residence 1006 Huffman Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mundt
Lutheran Hospital
Mundt
Germany
F. Wayne
Ernest Mundt
Chicago
Louise Hill
Martin Mundt
Fred Mundt
Grand Rapids
Mr. Mundt
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Huffman Street
St. John's Lutheran Church
UH. P. Dannecker
Death of Mary F Meehan in Fort Wayne
Mary F Meehan aged 63 died at 5 a.m. Monday at her sister Mrs John Mooney 835 East Lewis Ave after a two year illness. Born January 14 1849 she came to Fort Wayne as a child and lived here ever since. She joined Cathedral Sacred Heart league Rosary society and leaves three sisters Eliza Carrigan Mansfield Ohio Mooney and Elizabeth Banfield Fort Wayne. Funeral 8:30 a.m. from home and 9 a.m. at Cathedral.
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Mary F. Meehan
John Mooney
East Lewis Street
Fort Wayne
Wayne Street
Miss Meehan
James Tormen, 74, Local Farmer, Dies in Mansdale
James Tormen aged 74, a retired farmer and pioneer resident of Mansdale, died Saturday morning at his daughter Mrs. Martin Hill's home on Lillie Street. Cause of death was dropsy. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and is survived by nine children, including John Dor.
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James Tormen
Mansdale
Martin Hill
Lillie Street
Dorman
Methodist Episcopal Church
John Dor
Obituary Fragments Mention Dorman Family Ties
The text lists multiple individuals connected by kinship across Michigan Indiana and Ohio, including Mary Kobart of Fort Wayne and Jacob Dorman of Paulding county. It notes one brother Samuel Dorman of McAulty Ohio and states the remains will be shipped to Mansfield Ohio on Monday.
Mrs Mary Schmidt longtime Fort Wayne resident dies
Mrs Mary Schmidt a Fort Wayne pioneer resident aged over seventy five died at home after a fall led to complications. She belonged to St Pauls Catholic church Altar and Rosary societies and Sacred Heart league. Survived by husband three children thirteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services set for Thursday morning at 8 40 from the residence and 9 at St Pauls Church.
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Mary Schmidt
Fort Wayne
Fairfield Avenue
Schmidt
St. Paul’s Catholic
Sacred Heart League
W. 8. Hale
John Niebel
Joseph Niebel
Eel River Township
St. Paul’s Catholic Church
William Soest Pioneer of Allen County Dies at 70
William Soest aged seventy, longtime Marion township assessor and saw mill operator, died Tuesday at Lutheran Hospital from a tumor after surgery. A founder of Emanuel Lutheran Church at Soest, he helped build a school and church edifice. He left a large family including children in Fort Wayne, New York City, and Minnesota, with funeral planned at Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church after services at his home.
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William Soest
Allen County
Marion Township
Lutheran Hospital
Soest
Emanuel Luchtran
Ind
Fort Wayne
Wilhelm
George
Amiel
Fred Soest
Charles Hellman
William Ehrenfors
Conrad Soest
New York City
Rev. Ferber
Lake City
Minn
Louis Soest
George Soest
Soest, Ind
J. Christian Soest
Chicago
Julia Doctor
Mary Soest
Mra. Elkrenfort
Swinney Avenue
Ananuel’s Lutheran Church
Richardson Death at 70 After Brief Illness in Arcola
Austin Richardson aged 70 a lifelong Arcola resident died at 11 40 Friday at Lutheran hospital from obstruction of the bowels He had been ill one day A retired farmer he was active in the Methodist Episcopal church Survived by widow seven children two brothers and a sister and twenty four grandchildren Partners listed include Mrs Viola Klepper of Fort Wayne Mrs Alice E Young of California Charles Richardson of Springer Okla Mrs Cynthia Matting of Carnegie Okla Charles and Russell Richardson of Arcola and Alvin Richardson in Wisconsin with siblings Fem ma Gorman Fort Wayne James and Alfred Richardson also of the city and twenty four grandchildren noted in the obituary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Richardson
Arcola
Lutheran Hospital
Richardson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Viola Klepper
Fort Wayne
Alice E. Young
California
Charles Richardson
Springer
Okla
Cynthia Matting
Carnegie
Charles and
Russell Richardson
Alvin Richardson
Wisconsin
Femma Gorman
James
Alfred Richardson
Mrs Theresa Ackermann dies at 86 in Van Wert home
Mrs Theresa Ackermann 86 widow of Wolfgang died at 7 30 am Wednesday at her daughter Mrs Jacob Spindler 1106 Maumee Ave Death due to senility Born in Germany she came to America in 1891 Her husband died 44 years ago She was member of St Marys Catholic Church and Catholic Rosary societies Survives daughter at home son Lorenz in Germany step son Martin Ackermann Funeral Thursday 8 30 am from residence and 9 am at St Marys Church
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Theresa Ackermann
Wolfgang Ackermann
Jacob Spindler
Maumee Avenue
Ackermann
Germany
America
Old Country
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Lorenz
Martin Ackermann
Death of Frank Speidel at 45 in Typhoid Fever
Frank Speidel, 45, died Wednesday at his residence at Maumee avenue and King street after a five month illness from typhoid fever. Survived by his widow and four children Francis John Frank Jr and Raymond, two sisters Mrs Getty and Miss Speidel, and he was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church and an employee of Bass Foundry and Machine Works.
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Frank Speidel
Maumee Avenue
King Street
Francis
John
Frank, Jr
Raymond Speidel
Speidel
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Bass Foundry
Getty
Miss Speidel
Esther Berg Dies at Three Months in Hesse Cassel
Esther Berg aged three months daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank N Berg of Hesse Cassel died early Wednesday from bronchitis Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 9 30 oclock from St Josephs Catholic church at Hesse Cassel
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Berg
Esther’ Berg
Frank N. Berg
Hesse, Cassel
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Hesse Cassel
Baby dies of suffocation in Wallen area home
Five month old Harold Graves, son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Graves, suffocated while sleeping between his parents in the home of Patrick Ambrose in Eel River township near Wallen. Coroner Edward H Kruse ruled death accidental. The infant was the couple's only child.
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Patrick Ambrose
Eel River Township
Wallen
Harold Graves
Harvey Graves
Edward H. Kruse
Harold
Funeral for Mrs Eliza Johns set for Friday at Lindenwood
Mrs Eliza Johns who died in Plymouth will be buried Friday at Lindenwood cemetery. The funeral trains arrive in this city at 11 50 this morning and the remains go directly to the cemetery. Rev Travis will officiate. Surviving immediate relatives include two children and one brother H W Koetzer 1211 West Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Johns
Plymouth
Lindenwood Cemetery
Mrs Sarah Fankhauser Dies After Illness of Ten Weeks
Mrs Sarah Fankhauser died at her son Fred Fankhauser’s home at 2415 Euclid Avenue this morning at 2 o'clock after a ten week illness from a complication of diseases. Her husband Andrew Fankhauser died in 1891. Surviving relatives include one sister in Germany and two sons, John Wankhauser of Germany and Fred of this city.
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Sarah Fankhauser
Fred Fankhauser
Euclid Avenue
Andrew Fankhauser
Germany
John Wankhauser
Fred
Death of Tda Van Allen at Richmond Indiana
Tda Van Allen aged 32 years 2 months 17 days daughter of John Van Allen of 1108 Liberty Street died at 7 o clock Tuesday morning at Fast Haven hospital Richmond Ind after a year as a patient Surviving are four brothers and four sisters The remains will be taken to the parental home for funeral services
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Tda van Allen
John van Allen
Liberty Street
Fast Haven Hospital
Richmond
Ind
John
Andrew
Charles
Frank
Pearl van Allen
Otto McKinley
Mia
John Rutledge
Fred Witte
Mrs Rokie Guebard Rites Planned In New Haven
Mrs Rokie Guebard died at 9 a m Thursday at 927 East Creighton avenue. Survived by husband Henry and son Victor. Funeral services set for Saturday at 12 from the residence and 2 at the M E church in New Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rokie Guebard
East Creighton Avenue
Henry Guebard
Victor Guebard
M. E
New Haven
Ada A Walters Dies at Six Months in Inwood
Ada A Walters aged six months daughter of Mr and Mrs Walters of Inwood died Saturday morning at Lutheran hospital. Remains shipped to Inwood for funeral service and interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada A. Walters
Miller J. Miller Dies at 29 After Operation in Dixon
J Miller of Dixon Delaware died at Lutheran hospital late Wednesday after undergoing an operation. He was 29 years old.
Houk Declared Bankrupt by Local Federal Court
Judge Anderson adjudicates Amos E. Houk bankrupt in Indianapolis federal court. Involuntary bankruptcy papers return to Clerk T. J. Logan. A creditors meeting will be called after liability schedules are filed. Referee Sol A. Wood will appoint a trustee. Houk is missing. relatives have no knowledge of his location since his resignation as Allen County Republican chairman.
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Anderson
Amos E. Houk
Federal Court
Indianapolis
T. J. Logan
Houk
Sol A. Wood
Allen County Republican Central Committee
Pantlind Funeral Held for Fort Wayne Pioneer Hackman
Funeral services for Henry D Hank Pantlind 79 were held at Peltier parlors with burial at Lindenwood. He was Fort Wayne s first hack driver and longtime downtown figure who helped bury more people than any other man in the city.
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Henry D
Hank”) Pantlind
Peltier Undertaking
Lindenwood
Pantlind
Fort Wayne
Marriage Licenses Listed For Local Couples
A compiled list shows multiple couples obtaining marriage licenses including Louis H Schaefer age 22 and Hilda Brueggeman 19. Lambert Hendelman 36 with Anna Maude Muhle 28. Rudolph E Heiden 22 with Cleo M Trenary 17. and others such as Arthur D Hight 21 with Ercel E Crawford 18. The long roster includes Fremont Symond 32 and Leo M Wickliffe 24. William J Tucker 32 and Blanche M Ambler 23. Homer O Tranis 22 with Miprenve Warner 19. Edward N. Elles 0 and Louise Palzer 31. Obediah S Aurand 25 and Nettie L Stineman 17. Coe F Haver 36 and Lizzie A Whirledge 32. Jesse B Dancer 36 and Dora Black 21. Edward Jones 35 and Effie A Parkes 31. Laurel L Kenney 22 and Eunice M DeVilbiss 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis H. Schaefer
Farmer
Hilda Brueggeman
Lambert Hendelman
Anna Maude Muhle
Rudolph E. Heiden
Cleo M. Trenary
Arthur D. Hight
Ercel E. Crawford
Fremont Symond
Leo M. Wickliffe
William J. Tucker
Dora Black
Edward Jones
Effie A. Parkes
Laurel L. Kenney
Moldey
Eunice M. DeVilbiss
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Fankhauser
van Allen
Guebard
Houe
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