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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1902

Page

2

Two Rich Young Men Who Chose Action Over Wealth

Truman L. Elton profiles Cornelius Vanderbilt and John Jacob Astor, heirs to vast fortunes, who pursued invention and public service. Vanderbilt, Yale graduate turned inventor and railroad innovator, and Astor, Harvard-educated engineer and hotel magnate, built ventures with public impact while resisting idle luxury.

Cme Vletim Cornelius Vanderbilt John Jacob Astor Andyi Cometius Vanderbilt Caimot Colonel Astor Mr. Vanderbilt Grone Edison Mr. Bell Jom Jacob Astor Rhinebeck, MN. Y William Astor Indy

Immigrant Welfare and Reform at Ellis Island

A vivid portrait of Ellis Island operations, revealing polyglot staff, language barriers, and reform wave. Immigrants undergo strict medical, linguistic, and legal checks, with deportations and detentions, while wages and meals feed a complex system controlled by inspectors and contractors.

Two Indiana Candidates for New York Appraisers

Washington Nov 20 The secretary of the Treasury forwarded the vacancy at the New York customs house to the president with recommendations. Indiana has two candidates W D Briam and Charles S Bernly, likely delaying an appointment. Walter Penfield of Auburn Tid, son of Sonciing Penfield, returns from Paris after serving as official stenographer before the war.

Washington Teessary To-Fay New York Indiana W. D. Briam Charles Bernly Siate Walter Penfield Auburn Tid Sonciing Penfield Paris Qtr

Proof in Using and Hair Advice Ad Page Snippet

A garbled advertorial fragment from The Journal Gazette touts proof in using and hair improvement. It mentions RODENBROCE'S at 004 Calhoun and Lan Block, with tips on fashion and appearances, though many words are misspelled and unclear.

Rodenbroce’'S Calhoun Lan Block Batood-t

Winter slowdowns hit Indiana oil field activity

In Marion Indiana on November 30 the Indiana oil field shows a winter slowdown as drilling moves slow and equipment is harder to deploy. Operators expect oil to hold near 15 to 18 dollars a barrel while output declines. Marion district leads the region with notable wells in Montpelier Heystone Alexandria, and efforts to build a small refinery by the London based Federal Oil Co. may boost local production.

Marion Ind Indiana Alors Trenton Rock Wells County Montpelier Heystone Alexandria Toth Menarysville Jasper County Federal Oil Company London St Ad Tate Capital Miny Tyst Ray Etter Marlon FW Vonoy Berrieks If Barrela

Rhodes Scholarships in New York Discuss Distribution Plan

Dr George R Packin the Rhodes scholarships commissioner returned from Campania and said twenty one Oxford colleges each want scholarships allotted to their entrance needs. He noted some want postgraduate and others undergraduate awards and that the first beneficiaries will go to Oxford in fall 1904 with final awards early next year.

New York George R.packin Pene United States Ue. Parkin Oxford

Young Bride Murdered at Elwood by Her Husband

Elwood Indiana police report Mrs Charles Dubois a bride of a few months found dead in her room with carbolic acid and a note claiming intent to kill herself an autopsy found no poison coroner's inquest led to arrest of husband Charles Dubois charged with her murder details indicate a blunt instrument or blunt force trauma to the head and a courtroom inquiry followed the arrest

Journal-Crezette Eliwood Ind Charles Dubois Won Anade

More Men Than Deers Killed in Northern Hunt Report

Fragmentary item notes the hunting season with mentions of Minneola Wisconsin and Michigan. It lists fourteen men wounded or killed and references Bunting Seer in thy narthern wene ediged today, with several shooters named Dave bee wee MSIL and others from the wear in this season.

Milwagikike Dave Bee Wee Minne-ola Wisconsin Michigan

Obituary for Dio Watren Jacob Perekins of Inde Ton

An obituary notes the death of Dio Watren Jacob Perekins, age forty two weeks, linked to the Inde Ton region and the state hospital in this city. He was known across the state as a trebe at the state Nispial, connected to Governor Narh's administration.

Watren Jacob Perekins B. Terans Peunonia Itis Rointhiene Narh

Umbrella Bargains at Fort Wayne Store Move

Great sale offers umbrellas from 3 cents to 15 dollars with trimmed silk, natural wood handles, and varied colors. Manufacturer prices drive the clearance as the shop relocates to a bigger town, with layaway and repairs at reduced rates for Fort Wayne customers.

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Not a Question of Price Stoves Selling Big Trade

The ad emphasizes that stove quality drives sales not price. It praises stoves meeting customer needs and being visible in sight. It urges buyers to view the extensive selection and stresses stoves that burn any fuel as ideal for winter heating.

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