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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1902

Page

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Georg Jacob Music House on the Square Promises Quality

The Georg Jacob Music House advertises a completed holiday exhibition featuring pianos organs and musical instruments. It promotes its economy through patronage and lists agent brands including Walter Runach Bach Chicksring Shontinger Lindeman Smith & Rams Shaeffer Haines Marshall Wendell Estey Seabold Burdett organs and various stringed instruments and music accessories.

Jacobo Music Walter Ranich & Bach Chick- Sring Shontinger Lindeman Smith & Rams Shaeffer, Haines, Marshall & Wendell Find Langdon Pianos Estey, Seabold and Burdett Organs

Wage agreement reached by street railway workers in Indiana

Geor ge F McCulloch Anderson and General Manager George F McCulloch led a conference with the Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employes about a wage scale for Indiana lines. The plan gives incremental raises for city lines and interurban routes, with increases across first five years and beyond, reflecting a substantial boost for workers in service more than two years. The committee, representing about 2,000 employees, approved the terms as satisfactory.

Wabash Bondsmen Settle City Deficit In Months

In Wabash Indiana on December 14 bondsmen led by Tosa B Tose city treasurer agreed to retire a deficit reported at about 2100 or 3900 through adjustments and loans. W J Gridley, accounting official, noted the shortage grew by roughly 2000 after an audit. Rose and associates pledged to cover the remaining shortfall, narrowing the net deficit to around 3500.

Wabash Ind Tosa B. Tose Owas W. J. Gridley Rose

British and German Warships Intercept Venezuelan Port

News wires report British and German warships ordered Venezuelan ships detained at La Guaira for five days amid port tensions. The shelling of Puerto Cabello fortress and customs house by British and German cruisers reaches Caracas, stirring fear and political maneuvering as leaders flee toward Curacao.

Great Britain Germany la Guaira Yenguela RT Mucho Hernandez Maracaita Curacao Caracas Castro Maracaibo Puerto Cabello Charybilis Vinéla Puerto

La Guaira Blockaded as Warships Patrol Caribbean

From Willemstad Curacao dated December 14 the Daily Mail correspondent reports Anglo German warships enforcing a blockade of La Guaira Venezuela. The steamship Yucatan was warned by a British cruiser not to enter La Guaira and sailed back to Curacao. Venezuela declines a loan offer from a Caracas German banker to settle claims.

London Willemstad Curacao Daily Mail la Guaira Yucatan Caracas Ugaitet i Venezuela Americana Associated Press Onlee

Venezuela Crisis Sparks Appeals and World Reaction

Amid tensions in Venezuela, leaders urge prudence and resolve while calling for national unity. Reports describe public support, international commentary, and troop movements as Britain Germany and Italy respond to the crisis. The AP notes President’s calm leadership and growing resistance organization.

Police prank jokes about gambling raid ends in laughter

In Indianaportis the police superintendent staged a joke at a party hosted by William A Bagardus. Mayor Bookwalten and other dignitaries attended as Captain Kroger and Sergeant Hagerman arrived in disguise. Officers framed a mock raid, confiscating property while guests pleaded to stop. The superintendent eventually laughed and ended the ruse.

Indianasporis Bookwalten William A. Bagardus Kroger Hagerman Police’ Department

Indiana Pensions List From Washington December

A condensed roster of Indiana residents receiving pensions. Names and locations include Benjamin F. French of Indianapolis with eight dollars, Matthew Miller at National Military Home with twelve, plus many others across towns such as Lebanon Danville Union City Roanoke and Indianapolis. The list covers Originals Increases Reissues Widows Minors and Dependent Relatives with amounts ranging from three to seventeen dollars.

Wasiting ON Benjamin F. French Indianapolis Matthew Miller National Military Home Grant Joseph Dulty Mattsville Adam Bigier St. Anthony John A. Lawhead Newborg Allen W. Conn Cadiz George Stolts Lebanon Joseph Mackenstorm Ander Carthers Princeton B. Sipe Ridgeville Taverse Motawk Theodore Tabourd Acton Silay B. Kersey Genterville James W. Clark Union City Dennis Connors Andrew J. Poder Liberty

C and C Express Derailed Near Whitcomb

An eastbound Chesapeake and Ohio train derailed near Whitcomb causing two fatalities, a baggage master injured slightly, and minor injuries to others. The derailment halted service for two to three days before the line was cleared and trains resumed.

Chesapeake & Brie Rjwig Si Jasthigne Whitcomb Bugr

Secretary Moody Warns of Venezuelan Unrest Risk

Moody cautioned that punitive acts could harden Venezuelan minds and provoke retaliation against foreign residents, risking bloodshed. He noted it had not been decided whether any naval vessels would be sent to Venezuela.

Venezuela Navy Moody Venexuelen

Indiana Post Office Robbed at Madison Details

Madison Indiana December 14 burglars entered a post office at Vevay Switzerland County by blowing open the safe. They took about 340 in two lamps and $300 in money order blanks and other papers. The burglars escaped.

Madison Ind Vevay Switzerland County

Rush on coal roads reader shows massive coal shipment

Reading Pa December 14 The Philadelphia and Reading Railway reports over fifty locomotives in service transferring coast markets yesterday and today claiming 75000 tons started last night and today most destined for large eastern cities. The motive power is taxed as never before.

Reading Phil Adelphia & Reading Bairoad Company

Reopened British Legation in Garagas Garacas

Dec 14 report from Garagas Garacas notes the British legation reopened under American flag by W W Russell as Venezuela tensions rise. Bowen not in danger. Marietta’s presence unrequested. Caracas remains critical with German residents seeking refuge and boycotts of British and German goods continuing. Venezuelan enlistment accelerates as soldiers pour in from surrounding areas.

Garacas W. W. Russell Venezuela United States Guaranat Marietta la Guaira United States Bowen Caracas Tere the Vy Legation Gowen

Italy’s Claims Against Venezuela Over Damages

The Italian government seeks compensation from Venezuela for damages to Italian subjects during the revolutions of 1898 and 1900. Britain and Germany agreed on a common course toward Venezuela, with Italian warships reportedly bound for Tripoli or Morocco now said to be headed to Venezuelan waters. Negotiations with Germany and Great Britain continue, and Foreign Minister Prinetti hopes to present a chamber statement tomorrow.

London Venezuela Lansdowne War Office Foreign Office Associated Press Great Britain Germany Italy Rome Signor Riva Venezuéla Caracas Giovanni Dausun Waliga Carlo al Jbertis Otranto Tripoli Morocco Venezuelan Prinetti

Manly stand at Gastros debates drinking issue

Fragmented report mentions Gastros stance against drinking men and the warning to deliverers, combined with a Caracas dispatch describing mass demonstrations after Puerto Cabello bombardment and President Castro resisting reprisals. It notes crowds near the presidential palace and calls for principled action against armed foes while avoiding harm to civilians.

Caracas Puerto Cabello Gaestry Venezuela Castro Ballefield Ageail Gazetee Europe

Mission workers in local pulpits present at three churches

Mr. Charles W. Hand Bir A. W. Halsey and Mr. William Bergen field secretaries of the American Board of Foreign Missions occupied pulpits yesterday. Hand spoke at the First Presbyterian church Gergen at Westminster and Halsey went to Kendallville to address the Presbyterian congregation there. All are nationally known in mission work.

Charles W. Hand A. W. Halsey William Bergen American Board of Foreign Missions Kendallville Hand First Presbyterian Church Gergen Westminster Mr. Halsey

Break Down At Pumping Station In Port Wayne

General Manager Max Hermant of the Port Wayne Gas company notified the police last night of two breaks at Pump No 2 near Hartford City. He urged patrolmen to warn consumers to prevent asphyxiation and fire risk as gas pressure dropped and repairs took about three hours. The danger included possible fires when pressure rose if outlets were opened or restored and burnable fumes filled empty spaces. Repairs were expected to finish by 10 o'clock with slight improvement noted before midnight.

Max Hermant Port Wayne Gas Company Polies Department Hartford Cit Hofmann

Ancient Order of Hibernians elects officers in library

Division No. 1, Ancient Order of Hibernians, met in the library Sunday afternoon and elected officers: President M V, Recording Secretary John Reed, Financial Secretary Owen Com, Treasurer Edward Quinn, Marshal Edward Quinn.

Ancient Order of Hisbernians Hell Sunda John Reed Owen Com Marsial Edward Quinn

Miss Elsie Eston Resigns Night Operator Post

Miss Elsie Eston resigns as night operator at the Lie Bell Telephone exchange and will become assistant postmistress at South Whitley in one week. A. J. Jump of Maysville Ohio underwent surgery at St Josephs hospital to remove decayed bone from his thigh performed by Dr Co BR Stemen. The Van Wert Bulletin notes Decatur Exe Case Co, successor to Eagle Stave, shifts to East End Stave and Heading. HH Sowers resigns to Fort Wayne and John J Butler succeeds.

Elsie Eston Lie Bell Telephone Exchange South Whitley A. J. Jump Maysville Ohio St. Joseph's Hospital BR Stemen Joep van Wert Decatur Exe Case Company Eagle Stave Compster East End Eagle Sowers Fort Wayne John J. Butler

Washington watching closely on Venezuelan issue

Washington officials report no major new developments in the Venezuelan situation. The state department has made representations to Germany and Britain over the peaceful blockade and instructed ambassadors to resist any extension of the international right of peaceful blockade. Secretary Hay discussed the matter with the president but offered no public statement.

Washington Crow Bowen State Department Hay Boren White House Germany Castro Ciomens Fry Great Britin AC Chis Telw

Postponement Delays December Federal Court Term

United States Commissioner S. Z. Lagan reported that the December term of the federal court, set to open tomorrow, has been postponed to January 20. The delay, due to backlog in Juddiney matters, makes way for the incoming Judge Anilereali as Judge Baker relinquishes the seat.

United States S. Z. “Lagan Wis Tomorow Qarning Baker Relinus Anilereali

Farms Wanted for Cash In Northern Indiana

Farmers sought for cash deals with best farms in northern Indiana. We buy or trade, offering favorable terms to purchasers. Visit Dreibelbiss abstract office Saturdays for particulars. Wars address SOLDIER COMPANY, Bankers and Real Estate Dealers, Ligonier, Tad.

Fann Lanis Mighi Indiana Dreibelbiss Partic Soldier Company Ligonier, Tad

Remarkable Recovery After Dr Miles Heart and Nervine

A Michigan woman details a dramatic health revival from heart and nervous ailments after using Dr Miles remedies. She moved from extreme weakness and sleepless nights to daily walking and working, crediting Dr Miles Heart Cure and Nervine, and notes her daughter Vira also improved. She endorses the remedies and cites hospital appointments as unnecessary thereafter.

Miles Dr. Miles Dr. Miles Medical Co Vira Frank Loomis Allen, Mich Elkhart, Ind

Notice to Pennington at Milwaukie Hotel Racine auction

The personal property of 5. I. Pennington and his wife formerly Mrs. Alice Durant may be sold at auction to satisfy a debt owed to Th. Silloway proprietor of the Hotel Racine. A warrant of attachment has been issued and, unless Pennington appears before Judge William Smaleding in January, judgment will be entered and the property seized to pay the debt of 1100 dollars. The remaining items are described as Pennington and his wife’s clothing left in their hotel rooms.

Milwaukie Der Pennington Alice Durant Racine Th. Silloway Hotel Elf Pennings Silloway William Smaleding Tracing Mr. Silloway Krows Alyno

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