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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1902
Page
2
Summary of mixed items from Fort Wayne area including subscription info and newspaper note. Mentions Senor Concha and Nicaragua canal, bond issues, Democratic and Republican politics, a Virginia physician legislator, Col Bryan denial, Indiana federal judges, and discussions on railroad relations with Pennsylvania Railroad. Includes local business ad for glasses by Dallas F. Green.
The Wak Arusa area sees a new company formed by local promoters after discovering oil on the David Silvey farm. The Wak Arusa Tribune reports surveys and tests show oil production potential with locals curious and some skepticism about promoter honesty.
Dallas Green references Archdegwoler and favors a discreet hint for gentlemen, signaling a coded social exchange. The note suggests a private message or invitation among a small circle.
A garbled political summary notes Gilbert of Fort Wayne amid Democratic struggles, Hunt and Newton Gilbert rivalry, Herring’s accusations of boodle, Beveridge’s prophecy on trusts, and mentions Reichstag as empire day. The piece ends with an ad for Green Expert Optician’s eye-care.
Kenneth Andrew Ehinger two years old died Tuesday night at his parents home 1914 Lafayette street Funeral will be held from the residence at 2 oclock Thursday afternoon and at 2 30 oclock from St Marys Catholic church John Spitter formerly a machinist in the Pennsylvania shops died Tuesday morning at his home 1401 East Washington street after two years of tuberculosis He was native of Germany and had lived in this city six years Corcoran Mary Corcoran died Wednesday morning at her home 27 Westewis street after rheumatism and heart disease She was native of Mayo Ireland married to John Corcoran in Wymer Sandusky Ohio mother of eleven five living The funeral arrangements to be announced later Mrs Tliga beth Minton funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 520 oclock from Bor late presidente West Lewis street and at 2 oclock from Tethol san gelicol ehureh
Reports indicate foot and mouth disease spreading in the state, with the state board of agriculture receiving notices from various places. Dr. Salmon, chief of the U S bureau of animal industry, arrived in Boston and will coordinate cattle bureau efforts to prevent further spread.
Washington dispatch reports Britain prohibiting landing of live stock from New England due to a foot and mouth outbreak. Public notice issued by the Board of Agriculture via Acting Secretary Moore and Secretary Wilson directs veterinary surgeons and experts to assist Dr. Salmon in Massachusetts and New England. The action follows the spread of the epidemic and affects Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut.
N Thinst of New Era visits Mrs W Fitch on Esmond street. Eden Assurance Society of America to hold annual election this evening. Mr and Mrs Herman Hartwig traveled to New York City after Mr Hartwig’s mother’s death. Van Winkie v Nickel Plate railroad case dismissed by Whitley court. Mr CG Buhr Mr Alexander Loren z and Mr Charles Wilkens of Eckart Packing to Chicago for the live stock show and Christmas meat orders. Sam Hailer of Eagle clothing returns from Fort Wayne with a nine pound son born to him and wife. Bailer family to move to this city around January 1.
Washington December 2. Representative Dalzell of Pennsylvania has withdrawn from the speakership race in favor of Mr. Cannon as backed by the Pennsylvania delegation. The move practically assures Cannon a unanimous vote in the Republican caucus.
Patrolman Collins was seriously assaulted on his beat last night and rendered helpless. He was taken to a friend's residence where a doctor was summoned and later returned home. A child of Patrolman Smith fell on the street near the family residence yesterday and was injured.
Chicago reports a record crowd at the International Live Stock Show with about forty thousand visitors despite bad weather. Judges worked through the entries in the livestock rings as Shamrock wins grand champion honors in cattle and hogs. the Tawa Agricultural College also features prominently in the event.
The event awarded over $660 in cash prizes with Alleringa Fowler's Percheron Giab Hen Pourquay Pas sold at 1 McLau, brothers of Columbus Ohio, and the show crowned a second championship over all Italians. The Americat Podermaian of Students met in the new Record building with Mortimer Levering of Indianapolis giving welcome and President Haight of Champaign replying. Agricultural college won top for best exhibit of pigs sheep and swine.
Seventeen malleable iron firms join to form a single company with capital between 16 million and 20 million dollars. Headquarters will be in New York for finance and Chicago for operations, with Indiana and Michigan firms included. No cash is exchanged, no stock raids, and no plant closures or management changes planned. United States Steel has partial interest in the merger.
In Port Townsend Washington the revenue cutter Bear arrived from Dutch Harbor Alaska after a stormy crossing. Captain Tuttle doubts recovery of the schooner General Siglin or the steamer Dawson from the Arctic voyage, as the gale tested the Bear’s seagoing abilities. Deer herds prosper, with rein deer distributed to northern rese t stations.
Inclement weather did not dampen the Murray Comedy Company as they presented Mise Horse trou Jeracy with strong talent. Prank Rutleige and Adolphog Sprughorn impressed, Miss Grace Bainbings impressed with her appearance, and Dubee's trained animals drew applause as the troupe closes with Cinderella and Marry ev.
A Brookville Manufacturing Co fire destroyed the plant last night with 380 000 to 100 000 in losses and 52 000 insured. Two carloads of candy and two carloads of canned goods were burned along with forty thousand dollars of gloves and sugar stored in the basement. Forty barrels of extract were destroyed as flames spread from a third story window.
At the Handle factory in New Castle Indiana wood costs rose by 25 cents per unit today as demand increased and supply remained tight, indicating potential further price pressure for lumber buyers.
Washington December 2 Patents issued to a list of names including Chester Bradford Illiana- pol... Uno for housing of pneumatic elevators and other items. Mentioned are Broderick Ay Cheine industrial speed changer car Gev Claveland mint wrench John C Orinwins Tudianapolis storm apparatus and more. Listed inventors include Daniel Henwood Evansville and Edward Wires Verre Faute with prize medals and jewelry makers named among the recipients.
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