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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1901
Page
2
The Fort Wayne Gazette notes subscription and delivery options via postal card and telephone while urging readers to report irregular service. It recalls political questions around Mayor Berghoff and the Democratic stance on the Fort Wayne Traction company and party principles.
The Journal-Gazette roasts Democratic officials over promises on pure water, street railways and city franchises. It accuses Mayor Berghoff and allies of betraying pledges, subsidies, and interurban rail deals while urging strong measures to protect public interests and curb Cleveland bankers’ influence.
Democrats who backed Henry C. Berghoff for mayor wonder if they voted for a candidate who would uphold the democratic platform or the republican one last spring. They recall a platform urging interurban railways and question whether Berghoff has kept faith with that pledge as months pass without action on the interurban issue.
The article describes a family with seven members afflicted by fever. Six children and another relative lie ill with fever while the mother remains sick with a severe chill, and the father is listed among those affected. The fever cases are described as serious and widespread within the household.
The circuit court before Judge O Rourke hears the Schell bankruptcy priority dispute of 16000 and the Goodell vs city case with a 700 judgment. Knickerbocker Trust suit vs Saengerbahn Hall Association on trial before Judge Aikten. County commissioners convene at Lumpika directars amid extensive ditch business including remonstrances and reviewer appointments for Dennis and Harber ditches. Ditch Tillman Kean Adams and other ditches established. Pennsylvania company appeals one assessment. Local notes mention Proctor's theatres agent in Fort Wayne, holiday umbrella prices, Moose Roast, Dr. Buchman visiting Aubion, and the 25 cent package sale at Siewert's.
Greely and Company have purchased the elevator at Arcola Indiana and will run a grain and feed business. Mr Greely will oversee the operations including custom grinding and a general grain trade. Towing is the last opportunity for the 25 cent package sale at Sievert’s jewelry store.
A call announces a Democratic mass convention in Allan County with delegates from Memoer yds and elvetinas defegatee ta me isnriaey couVeron. The message urges full participation, lists venue near Alou wa AtaLy curt house, and notes AMANIR cereees te suas Meum Marlyn and Mourie MOEA among organizers. HRNY G. ERGO signs as coordinator.
Washington December reports the defense calls Dr W P Carr as an expert on wound distances during Lori L Bonine's murder trial. He testifies the weapon could not be fired from more than about 24 to 19 inches away. Also notes Suffolk claims of Ellen M Stone and Mme Tsilka surrender near Salonika.
New York December session court denies motion to dismiss the murder indictment against Roland B. Molineux. Motions to quash or inspect grand jury minutes denied. Attorneys argued Barnett letters improper under appeals court ruling. Judge says appeals court can direct final judgment and orders a new trial.
Cleaning service advertises watch cleaning and repair with a one year guarantee. Jewelry and clock shop at Lau Building corner Washington and Calhoun streets. Holiday sale promotes undergarments for men and boys with price points, featuring 25 cent and two for 50 cent offers from Reuben S&S Patterson.
An ad promoting a Victor phonograph highlighting its clear reproduction of voice and music. Mentions hearing the device at Guy Conklin's on Calhoun Street with promotional language and pricing details for loans from lenders at 1 2 and per cent interest.
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