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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1900
Page
1
In Indianapolis, Democrats fear a new measure to elect county school superintendents at general elections would dilute their power. Republicans claim the bill corrects evils in the system and would keep township offices from electing successors, while Democrats view it as a move to curb their control ahead of the next session.
Rep William Reagan-Bin from this county drafts amendments to a two year old divorce bill. The plan tightens prosecution for defaulting defendants and sets petitioner fees of one dollar. Reagan ponders county treasury funding if constitutional. Outside counties doubt need for tougher law.
Odd notes from a damaged OCR mention an evening concert by Ost STighlas with tentative pricing and reserved seating details unclear. The fragmented text references a venue, a price, and possible ticketing terms but lacks coherent facts.
The article discusses a systematic theft operation targeting transit stations and lines. Investigators analyze pasa and guard stations to map the scheme, with officials naming suspects tied to a broader penitentiary crime ring suspected of stealing substantial livestock and other goods.
The six day International bicycle event at Madison Square Garden ends with Archie McEach o and Simar of Paris placing third. Winners MicParland and Fisher gain the world championship with a distance of 2648 miles across seven laps. Berlin riders retire five hours early. Cash bonuses total 15600 across several teams and absentees receive consolation amounts.
Soliday Bite and Co promote a great line for Christmas gifts this week as shoppers browse a wide selection for seasonal presents. The upbeat sales pitch emphasizes value and style for holiday buyers.
Postmaster in Hartford City reports the fund for free city mail delivery is exhausted. Hartford had been promised free delivery, but will not receive the service next.
Charles B. Royer of Morristown reports his daughter Malin is cured of deafness after taking Peruna. He asserts Peruna cures catarrh in all locations and cites Mr. W. M. Holland of Hartwell praising weight gain and health gains from the remedy. The letter urges readers to write The Peruna Medicine Co. in Columbus, Ga., for a free catarrh book.
The incident last night at the Creedon-Scanian event prompts new management measures as President Innate-day discharges staff connected to the upheaval. Creeda versus Scanlan sparked a controversial decision, with future contests to be run by trusted officials. George Siler was asked to secure a replacement and the night’s program proceeds as scheduled. CHICAGO reports Butler of Philadelphia quits mid bout with Frank Childs. a protest erupts over the finish but the Chicago Athletic Club match ends with Childs dominant and Butler needing medical attention. Preliminaries feature Johnny Richie and Johnny Regan in a six round draw.
Higher Court records and appellate court minutes list multiple Indiana cases including Watlieva v Mercer, Albers v State, Musser v State, and Carger v State, with references to appellee and appellant briefs. Also notes unrelated items about a Prussian Insurance company and a humorous line about Christmas turkeys and a Seavey ad.
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