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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1902
Page
6
Washington reports the Senate put the Omni Bus statehood bill off until January fifth with no discussion. President Roosevelt approved consent measures earlier, while debates centered on anti trust reforms and commissions amid overall legislative activity.
In Washington today the House Judiciary subcommittee heard Representative Hepburn explain a bill to appropriate 6.5 million dollars for the attorney general to enforce existing antitrust laws. The Senate executive session ratified the Spanish treaty by a two thirds vote after brief debate. A bill to establish Columbus Day as an October 21 legal holiday was introduced by Representative Martin. The Senate appropriations committee authorized 500,000 for the campaign against the care disease in New England and an equal amount for free mail delivery services.
New York December 16. The board of aldermen by a 41 to 36 vote granted the Pennsylvania Railroad a tunnel franchise after repeated postponements and a lengthy debate. A minority report by Aldermen McCall and Diemer cited the absence of wage and contract clauses. Major Wa ters minority report opposed on graft concerns. The franchise approval followed a separate 32 to 35 vote on the broader issue, with President Gauor presiding as the lone Woraush president to vote yes. Immediately after, the New York and New Jersey road tunnel franchise granting access to Manhattan in West Street was passed by a 4 to ? vote.
December report from New York notes three probable bubonic plague cases aboard the Saxon Prince arriving from Lueban South Africa. Health officials transfer the ship's five passengers and crew to Hoffman Island for ten days of observation. One patient is recovering while others remain under treatment. no spread expected.
Miss Marla Bakers of New Beale Michigan fell ill after eating chocolate creams from a boy who delivered them to her. Doctors diagnosed arsenic poisoning and traced the poison to the candy as police pursue a suspect linked to Miss Baker though name withheld pending evidence. The family of J G Lewd in Milligan Gily nearly died earlier from similar treats. The woman recovering after twelve hours, life saved by prompt medical aid.
A train from Cincinnati to New Orleans derailed seventy miles south of Birmingham. The locomotive plunged into a creek, toppling coaches. Colson was killed, Mail Clerks Riggs and Fireman Durr were seriously hurt, while messengers aboard escaped unharmed.
In December debate on a proposed bill led by Representative De Armond the measure targets the transportation of monopoly made goods. It would ban shipping unmarked monopoly products across state lines and impose fines up to 1000 dollars or one year in jail for violations with seizure of unmarked items for federal use or sale. The act bars damages suits unless sworn statements claim the goods were not produced to restrain trade and excludes carrier rebates and discriminatory rates.
The fragment states that any false oath or misstatement in a transport or trade claim is perjury and punishable. It mentions consequences for knowingly making false statements and notes that costs may be awarded, including attorney fees, with proof required for the converse of any claim.
Det. 16 Married 8 o clock last night when High A. McAennie a switchman about forty years old was killed in the governor shaft of the new Stevens building on Washington boulevard at Grandiver avenue just before midnight today.
In Lute Montana on December 16 authorities state a filibuster party is being organized with enlistments from veterans including Spanish War and Loyalist veterans. The group plans to move south in a few days and reportedly includes former mountain men and local supporters.
In Dac 16 at Aulton the Cleveland Bandelman syndicate controlled company, Hy er & O Traetioh, voluntarily raised wages for motormen and conductors. A scale sets a minimum 11 cents and 2 months of 1 cent more on city lines, with a 28 cent maximum for urban routes.
Railroads cannot place coal cars at mines and freight congestion blocks handling. Factories in the city face possible closure as orders for soft coal stale, reserves dwindle, and work shifts are cut to conserve fuel. Port Wayne Electric Works locks to shorten hours. staff worry wages and future. No relief in sight as demand overwhelms supply.
In court here the will of David G Ulery is read with a verdict by the jury indicating eleven sets of heirs to the estate. The will reportedly leaves property to churches for benevolent use, while disputes arise over the distribution among contestants and siblings.
Tragedy surrounds Miss Jennie Creek who saved children at a bridge in 1808 and gained fame. The heroine is reported fatally ill at her sister’s home with a complication of diseases looming over her health.
Mascagni second night at the Temple Theatre offered refined orchestral playing and beautiful vocal lines from Signorina de Dikipp and Signor Schievazzi. The audience was small, though praise ran high for the orchestra, Mascagni, and the soloists. The company plans to move next to Indianapolis and Chicago. supporters credit Mr Stemler for bringing the notable performance to Fort Wayne.
A mortgage for 5 200 010 in favor of American Trust Company New York was filed with the Butler county recorder to secure bonds of 4 percent issued to redeem the Cincinnati Hamilton and Indianapolis Western railroads. The bonds were issued under the Cincinnati Indiana Western name and are now controlled by the Cincinnati Hamilton and Mayton railway system.
The trial starts in St Louis with former members of the Rough Mines named in a bribery case relating to pilfered goods. Legal teams argued after a judge overruled the defense demurrer. The prosecution and defense plan to proceed, with June 4 set as the trial date.
In Scranton on December 1 the hearings of the select commission continued with three witnesses, including John Haddock and Rev. Dr. Peter Hoberts, plus Samuel Gompers, head of the AFL, testifying as an expert on trade unions. Gompers hinted that plant companies import immigrants to coal regions, while miners pressed to admit broader testimony on extortionate freight rates and a suspected monopoly in the anthracite industry, a move the commission limited to its own scope.
Washington December 16 The Venezuelan question occupies Senate attention in a brief session. Senators Cullom Bacon Hoar Lodge and Stewart spoke while noting no侵fringement of the Monroe doctrine. Germany and Britain seeking debt payment from Venezuela were discussed with Hay’s 1904 reply cited. The aim remains safeguarding independence of American states and avoiding world power aggression.
Fortler Nd December 1. A gas tank explosion at a residence killed five children aged 14 12 10 7 and 5 and seriously injured a sixth. The acetylene tank in the cellar furnished lighting gas for the building. Mrs Puglighi was blown from the house and survived badly injured. The father was away at the time.
The Retail Merchants' Association offered a $500 reward for the capture of the suspects in the murder of Grower Tol Kopnturci. City commissioners approved a $100 reward, and Rous Spears, a colored man, spoke passionately at the merchants' meeting.
A damaged clipping reports twenty one men detained by police over thirty six beats. It notes five gin bottles recovered two of which were white, and a cow held by the police.
In Indianapolis Dec, Elwood tied and then broke Elwood's record after an overtime 2140 to 1 defeat by Richmond. The Quakers won their game by a score of ta % and set a high marks in a tense polo contest.
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