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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1900
Page
2
A fragmented notice listing home delivery by postal card or telephone, with advice to check the advertising columns for Christmas gift ideas. It notes merchants will aid choice, cites a 1809 US trade surplus projection, and mentions figures about markets and irrigation in cities like Fort Wayne, Chicago, and New York.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions divorces and authorities, with references to Parliament and courts, but lacks coherent names, dates, places, or events to form a clear summary.
The text discusses whether the Constitution follows the flag in territories like Porto Rico and the Philippines. It questions if territories are American property or protected under the Bill of Rights, and whether Congress or the executive governs annexed lands. The Porto Rican case seeks to halt a wall between the U S and Porto Rico, brought by John H Goetze Co. in New York, with a circuit court ruling on appeal.
Ten listed Porto Rico and Philippine tariff cases reach the United States Supreme Court. Contends that Porto Rico is not a foreign country and, post Paris Treaty, part of the United States. Carlisle leads the constitutional challenge. Griggs to defend. a galaxy of lawyers argues the position.
The Adams County ex-Treasurer Bolds case, moved on venue to Bluffton, went to the jury at 4 pm and by 10 pm a verdict had been reached. The foreman secured the document for open-court binding tomorrow morning as the lengthy trial neared closure after fourteen days of court absences and testimony.
Fragmentary description mentions Pendants set with diamonds as Christmas presents and a ring from Verfane Reties offered at Locsth's Deng Store. Names appear garbled with likely advertisements for jewelry items and shops, indicating a local retailer flyer.
A contested tax measure faced postponement as a key vote delayed action. Governor and lawmakers discussed adjournment while a special train was arranged from Detroit to Lansing for a banquet, with details about guest transportation and city events emerging from the session.
The Evansville courts discuss multiple civil cases including Schlatter et al v Mikter and Lipman et al v Bawa M. Shell, probate of Catherine Zihn with substantial bequests to St Marys Catholic and school funds, and several circuit and superior court matters. Licenses issued to Hiram Lawhead and Mille K. Wilkerson. Civil and criminal actions, judge presiding, and docket continuances noted amid a surrounding race-tension report from Evansville.
A Town Topics Christmas issue review praises the varied content on literature history economics geology religion and arts. It highlights author contributions by Alfred Tumband J Hanghto Kuno Francke and others plus satire and Auhnot pieces. The piece notes high reader appeal across arts politics and sports audiences and mentions the Dr Dale novel third edition by Marton Harland and Albert Payson Terhune.
The population of cities with 50 000 inhabitants or more will reach 22 percent of the total, while the rural districts grow slower. The 1890 census shows general city growth but declines in six American cities. Suburban annexations near New York contribute to urban population increases.
A collision near South Milwaukee tonight killed two to three people. One identified victim is Kenyon. Police say wreck occurred as oil cars failed and crushed the occupants. other details remain unclear.
The Temple theater fish night drew a chilly crowd as Howard Gould headlined Rupert of Hentzau with Adlison Pitt and Frank McGlynn in notable roles. Critics faulted the supporting company as mediocre and the overall performance for lacking vigorous acting and uplifting conclusion despite the play’s romantic momentum.
A theater critique praises Rudovia's display of dramatic skills and acting understanding while noting the stage setting and costumes as indifferent. The performer's engaging charm and high-order delivery stand out despite production shortcomings.
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