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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1900
Page
7
Chicago December 6 Mayor Harrison orders the revocation of liquor licenses for fourteen notorious saloons in the city business district. The establishments remain open but cannot sell intoxicants. Officials indicate forty-two more licenses will be revoked soon as part of a citizen crusade against vice.
W Gardner of Idaville says Electric Bitters cured his stomach and kidney troubles and fatigue, restoring appetite and strength. The medicine is offered for 50 cents at Dreier & Bro.'s Drug Store with a guaranteed effect.
In a Kans City hearing, Jessié Morrison faces charges of willful homicide tied to a Castle tragedy. Dr Pullinwindes testified about the dying statement and the court abridged it for the jury. Prosecution and defense narratives centered on Morrison’s mental state and possible insanity as a defense strategy.
The trial features fragmented witness accounts from Jessie and Sauge Morrison and a tense exchange over alleged injuries. Jurors hear lingering questions about the defendant and see emotional responses from the family as Inspector Loesch’s cream is mentioned in testimony.
In the morning session of the W. G. T. U. delegates elected officers led by President Mrs. Susanna B. Fry with Glora C. Beauchamp as recording secretary. A reception was held by President and Mrs. McKinney for the 190 delegates. Memorial services were held for members who died. The convention urged loyalty to the W. G. T. U, prohibition of liquor, women’s suffrage, labor justice, living wage, eight hour day, and child labor bans, and opposed government limits on views about the Philippines. An emphasis on purity laws and anti liquor campaigns was noted. A medicine advertisement for Dr. Bull’s Cough Syrup and local notices followed.
A labor convention debates compulsory arbitration vs voluntary settlement, arguing unions must be strong and organized to prevent strikes and defend workers interests. Discussions cover racial inclusivity, union dues, and centralized Negro workers councils under the American Federation of Labor. The session closes with calls for unity and preparedness against employer pressure.
Some readers note that a torn or partial photograph can reveal much about a person’s care for their image. The fragment hints at a public interest in personal presentation and identity.
An OCR fragment advertises money loans on real estate or personal security, jewelry gifts described as gold or silver thimbles, and a chained array of bracelets and cards. It mentions shops along 7th Avenue and Calhoun with notes on value and Christmas timing.
The county commissioners consider road business appointing viewers for Anspach road and Washington township routes. They approved location reports and filed viewer reports while notifying parties. Court actions include a $173.87 claim against a plaintiff, probate matters with guardians and executors, and various final reports and decrees in civil and guardian cases.
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