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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1900
Page
3
An advertisement touts a rotary motion sewing machine with low running friction and durable components. It claims one third easier use and one thing faster operation, promising savings in time and smoother stitching for various fabrics. The copy compares favorably to the Wheeler & Wilson model, urging readers to try a demonstration.
Gov. Pingree commutes and pardons two Michigan officials in a widespread fraud tied to state military clothing purchases. General William White and General Marsh receive clemency consideration after appeals argue the prosecutions were biased and the original sentences excessive. White seeks executive clemency after a ten year prison term. Marsh awaits outcome.
Fragmented OCR notes report deaths including Mr C K Tamme and Mr Dewnimond with wire requests. plus a discussion of an Indiana legislative vacancy process and potential election steps by the governor and commissioners.
A fragment notes that cratic minority faces no bearing from a single vacancy. An Allen county election costs about 4000 dollars. Commissioners weigh whether to keep the vacancy or incur the expense of proceeding with an election.
Disjointed notes from Washington on December 4 detail Silas Alexander of New Mexico named associate judge of its supreme court. Frye’s subsidy bill speech delays treaty consideration. Presbyterians discuss revocation of confession. Mrs McKipley returns from New York shopping trip.
Mrs Melin McKinley, wife of Abner McKinley, faced a scare in Jersey City when two horses pulling a carriage became frisky at the Pennsylvania Railroad ferry house. Railroad men helped move her from the carriage to a wheeled chair as the driver subdued the animals, and she quickly recovered her composure.
The Pennville Telephone company was organized last night in Portland. Officers include President P.8 Mayor, treasurer W. M. Hall, secretary Boo McCarty, and manager Jap Linehyek. Construction of an exchange is planned.
An evening note advertises money to loan from a real estate and securities office. Rooms 6-7 at a local block are listed for inquiries. The terse OCR reads provide loan services and contact details in a brief public notice.
The article reports mixed views on the British campaign in South Africa. Sir Alfred Milner and Sir Arthur Stowe offer cautious optimism about postwar governance, while others warn at least a last meeting may be needed to finalize instructions. Officials discuss Boer relations and possible governor general appointments amid ongoing diplomatic tension.
Preparations for a major carnival in Cincinnati in February progress as promoter Tommy Ryan negotiates purses with James J. Corbett Jack Dowd and Jeffries targets. Talks aim to stage featherweight bouts involving McGovern Jordan and other stars with a possible Maher Tuhiin winner versus Jeffries bout. Mayor Fleischman approves permits to cover debts and finance the arena seating capacity of about 14 000.
Acre Coroner C. E. Baekett began an inquest into the death of John Johnson yesterday. The report is expected to clarify whether a congenital heart issue, such as a semi lunar valve problem, contributed to the fatal outcome. The Henkel inquest began last night and is likely to finish tonight, while the Vive Casey investigation remains incomplete.
Chicago reports that Tommay Ry day signed articles to meet Inch Thr for the middleweight championship. The manager Ab Housemad confirms the bout, likely at Suen serfest hall in Cincinnati.
TD Ferguson and L A Serviraes of U1 tity played a 100 point billiards match with Ferguson scoring 400 to 277. Tonight Frank Dil from Minneapolis faced Samuel G Estabrook in a later match where Hillier won by 00 to Estabrook's 219 points.
Lima Ohio reports Bigelow will not prosecute his sweetheart Zeth Monaghan after she was arrested on a charge related to an election wager. He withdrew the charge and the case was dismissed amid nationwide criticism and letters to him.
In Crawfordsville village area Maurice Thompson Jill lies seriously ill at his home. He has been indisposed for three weeks and condition worsened since Sunday. local notes report the illness affecting him for an extended period.
In West Chester a man described as Amelie Rives husband escaped custody amid rumors of a plot involving a nurse or guard. Authorities say the incident is under investigation with unspecified motive and no confirmed arrests at this time.
A colloquial ad-style note urges taking money from banks earning two percent, purchasing a Lakeside lot for 700 to 900 units, then renting it out for a ten percent return, presenting a venture as a neat collage of gains.
A fragment describes Lakeside with gravelled streets, sewers, gas and electric lights, street cars, and gravely soil. It claims forty to fifty houses could be rented, listing monthly rents from 12 to 28 dollars and noting favorable neighborhood quality.
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