Boltz Held in Stamp Case After Preliminary Hearing
Fred C. Boltz, charged with receiving stolen property, was held on $1,000 bond after a preliminary hearing before United States Commissioner T. J. Logan. Testimony showed Boltz sold postage stamps wholesale to a Fort Wayne firm, with checks totaling over $1,600 from J. W. Kidd Co. Miss Laura Rundell testified to purchases and Boltz’s checks, and inspector Burr described local stamp thefts including Millersburg. The government pressed for action. the defense argued insufficient case for continued detention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Fred C. Boltz
United States
Grand Jury
T. J. Logan
J. J. M. LaFollette
Henry C. Hanna
Mr. Boltz
Postoffice
A. R. Burr
Laura Rundell
J. W. Kidd Company
Mark Twain urges AP to push simplified spelling nationwide
Humorist Samuel Clemens appeals at Associated Press banquet for three month trial of simplified spelling. He argues AP dispatches could spread the new forms worldwide, praising the AP's reach and predicting global adoption, while noting resistance and his own past skepticism. He calls publishers and editors to adopt the system diligently.
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New York
Great News Distributing Agency
Associated Press
Samuel L. Clemens
Mark Twain
Waldrof-Astoria
Reform
Clemens
Rudyard Kipling
Post Office Robberies Evidence in Indiana Case
Mr Boltz entered and waited for others to leave before offering stamps to Miss Rundell who suspected nothing. Miss Rundell denied suspicion during cross examination by Mr Hanna. Inspector Burr recalled to testify of several April 1906 post office robberies in northern Indiana, with Millersburg about thirty five to forty miles from Fort Wayne.
Bluffton Officials Seek Fort Wayne Knit Mills Plant
Bluffton leaders W I Evans and E S Walmer travel to Fort Wayne to woo the Fort Wayne knitting mills. They aim to secure a guaranteed 100 workers and a firm site at the West Washington Street boot factory building optioned two weeks ago for the new plant.
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Bluffton
W. I. Evans
Walmer
Fort Wayne
Washington Street
Installing Electric System Work Begins in San Francisco
San Francisco reports that the South side will start the electric system installation today. The project aims to upgrade infrastructure and improve service reliability for residents and businesses.
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San Brancisco
Governor Hanly Faces Allegations Of Liquor Violations
Indianapolis August 20 Benjamin F Watson a prohibition reader writes Governor Hanly accusing several Indianapolis corporations of liquor law violations. He singles out the Columbia club for selling liquor without a license and the Denison hotel run by Charles B Coffin for multiple illegal bars and a busy late night cafe. The governor says he will investigate. The letter mentions a steamer voyage and a foreign loan matter involving Takashi and a plan to raise 40 million dollars.
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Indianapolis
Benjamin F. Watson
Hanly
Columbia Club
West Baden
French Lick
Denison Hotel
Charles B. Coffin
Tom Taggart
Watson
Roach Denies Swearing Addressed Son As Pup in Court
In City Court Dave Roach argued that calling his son a little pup was his normal affectionate speech and not profanity. Judge Skelton warned him to use genteel language as Roach remained free but with probationary guidance. Other cases saw a drunken fare, a jail term, and several vagrancy actions as the docket included minor offenses.
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Dave Roach
City Police Court
Columbia Street
Skelton
Californians Unite in $590,000 Earthquake Insurance Suit
The Sharon estate Parrott estate and California Wine association join to sue British insurers for earthquake loss settlements in San Francisco. Firms named include Commercial Union Alliance Palatine Norwich Union with U S Indemnity and Williamsburgh City policies cited as exempt from quake liability.
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California
San Francisco
Examiner
Sharon Estate
Parrott Estate
California Wine Association
Commercial Union
Alliance
Palatine
Norwich Union
Williamsburg City
Flesh and Spirit in Temperance Lesson From Galatians
Old Baptist sermon outlines the Christian conflict between the flesh and the Spirit. It argues that without new birth and the Spirit’s leading, the natural man remains corrupt. true temperance means crucifying the flesh, living by faith in Christ, and bearing the fruit of the Spirit through love, joy, peace, and self control. The piece cites Galatians, Ephesians, and John to support living under the Spirit and warns that those who follow the flesh face divine judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Press Association
Christ
Jesus
Bandits Rob White Cloud Bank Robbery Foiled by Townspeople
Eight masked burglars entered White Cloud Michigan and looted the Newaygo county bank before dynamite damaged the Gannon bank. Citizens overwhelmed the robbers forcing a quick retreat. authorities estimate between two and four thousand dollars taken.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
White Cloud
Here
Newaygo County
R. Gannon and Son
Gannon Bank
Gold Shipment Guards Unearthed By Armed Rifles
A Cunard liner unloaded 10,328,500 in gold at New York guarded by riflemen and express wagons. The 275 boxes contained 250 to 350 pounds each and were shipped under treasury rules to banks Kuhn Loeb and Co National City Bank private houses. One passenger, Rose Kennedy, died at sea after a gale.
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New York
Liverpool
United States Treasury
National City Bank
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Treasury
London
London and County Banking Company, Limited
London City and Midland Bank, Limited
Deutsche Bank
Hope & Co
Berlin
Carmania
Rose Kennedy
Montana
Iit
Liquor Dealers Seek Reform in Drunkard Notices
The Hi nds Liquor Dealers' Protective association in Galesburg Illinois urged an amendment to require written notice from family or city authorities that a man is a confirmed drunkard to stop liquor sales. They pledged to obey such notice and argued that prevented intoxication would avert destitution at home. They also described liquor men as honest and moral.
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Galesburg
Hinds Liquor Dealers’ Protective Association
Algo
Mquor
Orange Omelet and Other Recipes Page
A lively compilation of early American recipes includes an Orange Omelet with orange slices, Sachem's Head Corn Cake, Creme Frite with a milk custard method, Pineapple Without Roiling, Maple Cream for two molds, German Fulf Balls, and a note on Sealing Wax for jars. Each item offers steps, ingredients, and variations, reflecting home cooking of the period with practical instructions.
Spiced Damsons Recipe From Mrs Gruber
It is late for damson plums and not plentiful this season yet a few quarts can be used to try a recipe from Mrs. J. L. Gruber of Brackenridge street. Make a rich syrup with two quarts vinegar and five pounds sugar then add one ounce cinnamon and a tablespoonful whole cloves before steeping five quarts of damsons.
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J. L. Gruber
Brackenridge Street
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Kidd Medical Co
Miss Rundell
Millersburg
Hanna
Logan
Burr
Indiana
Granger
Ind
Whole World
Knitting Mills
Southern Pacific
LAW Crusade
Taga
Takashi
Roach
Harry Scott
Robert McDonald
Frank Edwards
Parker Amusement Company
Earl Bird
Earlie” Bird
Cleveland
Henry Dunn
Richard Nightingale
Charlie Lentz
National
Dayton
Richard Hammel
Earl Duffy
Muncie
Will
Vallejo
Cal
Bennington
San Diego
Annapolis
Naval ‘Academy
the Sunday School
D. M. Stearns
Bandits
Michigan
Dar
Robber Band
Second Bank
England
Storm Perils
Malis-Vita
Malta-Vita
Malta- Vita
Uneeda
National Biscuit Company
Indianapolis News
Middle States
Enmu
Sachem
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