Fort Wayne Journal Company and Gas Pressure Notes
An 1902 item references Fort Wayne Journal Company and Fort Wayne Gazette origins, subscription terms, and a note on Berlin American chamber organization. It criticizes the current gas supply and pressure, urges the company to improve promptly, and calls city action to enforce franchise obligations. It mentions Governor Durkin’s Texas hunt and a critique of slot machine grafters.
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Governor Durkin
Texas
Suidower River
Honor to Mr. Johnson in county clerk race
Allegations arose that election tallies misrepresented county clerk elect W A Johnson’s total by about 100 votes. In county Johnson had 3 312 while city votes brought him 4 298, vs Jaffries 2 772 in county and 4 424 in city, totaling 7 196 for Jaffries against 7 401 for Johnson, a 408 vote majority, not 305 as stated.
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W. A. Johnson
Johnson
Jaffries
Allen County
Qute
Prominent Wabash Lawyer Opposes Gas Price Hikes
Hon Calvin Gowgill argues the local gas supplier violated an ordinance fixing prices and should not raise rates. He claims the company has abundant gas but seeks exorbitant prices, asserting they are bound by contract to limited charges and that the public deserves fair terms.
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Calvin Gowgill
Wabash
Plain Dealer
Owl Man’s Good Friend Owls Article by St Bosworth Smith
A historical note reviews an 19th century paper on owls by St Bosworth Smith former Harrow master. The opening sets out the bird’s solitary nature eerie cries solemn appearance and its place in poetry and superstition.
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St. Bosworth Smith
Harrow
Pennsylvania Firm Presses Fort Wayne Expansion Demand
The Pennsylvania Railroad seeks to expand yards and add tracks in Fort Wayne to relieve freight blockades. Company officials warn of decline if the city denies rights of way and new facilities, asserting expansion is necessary and that local support will be tested in courts if refused.
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Pennsylvania Company
Fort Wayne
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Savardiy
Cassatt
J. B. Mekim
M¢Kier
Murray Street
Petis Ls
Mr. McKim
Furk Wayne
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sambang
Pennsylvania
Anderson
Marion
Miniig
Terre Haute
Traction Company
Lima
The Owl as Friend of Man in Rural Life
In praise of owls as allies to farmers the article traces the bird’s value to agriculture through three common English varieties the white barn and avocet owls. It notes the owl’s prey of rats and mice, its misunderstood nature, and urges protection against gamekeepers’ traps while citing Mr Smith’s advocacy and historical views.
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Smith
Eneland
Dorset
England
Mr. Smith
Mar
Athens
Athena
Lafayette magnates inspect the Fort Wayne traction line
Mr James Murdock and Mr Charles Murdock of Lafayette visited Fort Wayne Traction company lines with Sen Fleming to study road bed and rolling stock. Rumors linked them to buying the city system, but Fleming and the Murdochs say the visit concerns interurban plans and not Fort Wayne property.
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James Murdock
Charles Murdock
Lafayette
Fort Wayne Tras Lion Company
Murdock
Nes
Lig Son
Charles
Lafayenin and
Richman
Fort Wayne
Tn Ali
Fleming
City Traction Company
Murdock, Sr
Fort. Wayne Traction Company
Stork and Owl Beliefs Highlighted in Far Continent Observations
The text discusses how the stork is regarded and protected in Hanoi and other parts of the continent. It notes Mr. Smith’s belief that owls pair for life and show affection akin to that for their young, a view supported by numerous careful observers.
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Enyland
Hanoi
Smith
Fleming for Fortune in Indiana Senate recall
Senator Stephen 8 Fleming of Fort Wayne is in Indianapolis to discuss the approaching session. He cannot name a minority leader but backs Jim Fortune as a possible choice if Fortune seeks the post. Fleming recalls past friction with State Chairman O'Brien and hints the minority may split over leadership.
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Indianapolis Journal
Stephen
Fleming
Fort Wayne
Senate
Jin Fortune
Bony
Charman O'Brien
Jim Fortune
Fieming
O'Brien
Lorn
Ohio
O O'Brien
Fort Wayse
Vienna miser leaves fortune to unknown American heirs
Vienna reports Heineich Gesterreicher, a miser, died leaving an estate valued around $409000 with only $73000 in certificates. A landlady produced securities worth $17000 and says the deceased had furnished them just before his death. Heirs include a brother and two sisters in the United States and three children of a deceased sister Rothschild.
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Vienna
Unita
Heineicch Gesterreicher
Oesterreicher
Weslerreicher
United States
Rothschild
Proof in Using Offers Results on Journal-Gazette Page
A Journal-Gazette page highlights using proofs to verify results, urging readers to read more and try it. The note emphasizes practical findings and practical application with concise guidance.
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Journal-Gazette
Visiting Norse league receives recent donations from churches and societies
The Visiting Norse league reports gifts from the Friendly Aid Society Union Missionary South Side Aid Society Women's Liberty choir Trinity and Christ Lutheran churches totaling $15.09 plus other offerings. Relief Union notes November gifts including garments, food, groceries, and clothing from Bloomingdale and Franklin Avenue schools, plus nine families aided with groceries and clothing and several Thanksgiving dinners organized.
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Norse League
Ueerful Aid Society
Union Missionary South Ride Aid Society
Trinity
Christ Lutheran
Relief Union
Prom
Bloomingdale
Franklin, Avenue
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Meyer Dergho
MR. Johnson
Messrs. Murdock
Nners
Fortune
North Pole Telegraph Company
Polar Bear Station
Greenland
Moy
Rurode Dry Goods CO
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Santa Claus
Ysar Ses
Ria
Areatte
Berry Street
Visiting Nurse League
Porte Time
League
Relief Union Report
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