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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1900
Page
6
Columbia Candy Kitchen on 67 Calhoun Street opposite Court House claims lead in pure candies and sweet mixtures at low prices. They state all candies are made in house and offer fancy Christmas boxes for presents.
Practical sharp grinding offered for dressmakers, barbers and all small shears at 10 cents or three for 2h seats. Tailors’ shears priced at 25 cents. Carving knives manicure sets and pocket knives also featured. Located at No. 61 East Berry Street.
John Addison Porter, longtime private secretary to President McKinley and Yale graduate of 1873, died after a prolonged illness. Born in New Haven on April 1, 1840s, he studied at Sheffield Scientific School and pursued journalism before entering public service, later serving under McKinley for a decade. His health declined, ending a career in which he also worked with Hartford Courant and New York Observer.
Vietnys to stomach, liver and kidney troubles as well as women and all feel the results in loss of appetite, backache, nervousness, headache and tiredness. J. W. Gardner of Wavilie Indiana says Electric Bitters gave him strength and appetite, a new lease on life. Only six seats at Dreier & Bro.'s Drug Store. Every bottle guaranteed.
One man dies and twelve are injured in a Pennsylvania railroad wreck at Kittaning Point near Altoona. An engine without crew struck a cabin car at the end of a freight train as it rested on a mountain grade. A special train was dispatched to the scene. The identities of the victims were not known.
A short note praises Syrup of Figs as a laxative for children and credits the California Fig Syrup Co as the maker. It also mentions plans for Christmas turkey dinners and promotes Grobe Candy Store near the cathedral, advertising fine candy boxes and Christmas gifts.
Reduced excursion fares offered by Pennsylvania Lines for Christmas and New Year holidays. Tickets on sale December 22, 24, 1900 and January 1, 1901 with return by January 2, 1901. Applies to trips arranged by Christman and New Year holiday schedule.
Debates in the Senate center on the Hay Pauncefote pact and the Clayton-Bulwer framework as President McKinley faces mounting public pressure. Hay resists changes while lawmakers push amendments, threatening the isthl canal’s American control and possible fast track before year end.
A dampened flannel bound with Chamberlains Pain Balm provides prompt relief for back pins to the side or chest and is claimed superior to plasters. Pair Balm also cures rheumatism with one application. For sale by Dreier and Bro druggists. Deborah Lodge No 110 D of R holds meeting Monday December 11 to elect officers and one three year trustee. There is no meeting Tuesday December 25. ABRIS WEIGHELFELDER WN G BETTY STOLTE Sec 16 21
The report confirms the December death of Henry Morris Hunt, United States consul to Antigua, a Bristol-born, Chicago-naturalized former journalist and executive. The notice notes his career and appointment history dating from January 1898, with emphasis on his service and background.
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