07 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1914
Page
1
Senator Stephen Fleming condemned the grand jury indictments of thirteen state officials for misappropriation as farcical. He argued records were available two years ago and that political motives surround the timing. Fleming planned a business trip through the south after the remarks.
Indianapolis dispatch reports Dr Bliss and others at the Indiana Academy of Science discuss sterilization and segregation as methods to prevent feeble mindedness. Wicks and Bliss advocate state legislation, health certificates, and strict liquor laws to reduce defectives, who are seen as potential criminals and require housing on farms.
Deputies report several game law violations over the week. Steve Priteke Cary, Hunting without license, fined 24.50. William Lang Misawaka fined 250 for dynamiting fish in the St Jon river. William Murdock William Gilder pindster and Sam Holmen Chicago fined 40 each for seining. Court actions involve White circuit court and county commissioners. Minuet Electric Shop listed for electroliers and chandeliers.
A nostalgic Christmas feature from Seavey Store highlights gift ideas for father brother and friends with practical well as decorative items. It suggests tools shoes writing sets and household wares and stresses affordable yet useful presents to brighten the holiday season for all ages.
Sermon by Rev Edward Montgomery urging perseverance from the Galilean fishermen example. He cites toiled all night yet caught nothing as a lesson to Christians to renew effort, obey Christ, and venture into the deep with faith. The message emphasizes perseverance, faith, and yielding to divine guidance.
Amid uncertain weather teachers and students gathered for a rural schools program led by Superintendent Ptak, featuring art, handwriting, and a talk on Better Rural Schools. The event, plus a dancing master from Fort Wayne and a Home Circle farm fair, drew families. the Steverson church burial and the American Shetland Pony Stud Club meeting at LaSalle hotel also noted among community activities.
Excursion from Fort Wayne to St Louis via Bluffton and Clover Leaf with round trip $5.50. Return by Tuesday after sale date. Call tickets agent for full details from Fort Wayne & Northern Indiana Traction Co. Column includes stray garbled text about farms and a meeting in Whitley with unclear context.
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