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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1902
Page
2
A string of disparate items notes a push for reform in Cleveland with gambling crackdowns and a threatened gas monopoly response. It mentions police actions on Sunday closing, public protest in Kokomo against a police commissioner, and international tensions over Nicaragua and Colombia.
The county commissioners won a suit against former Treasurer Albert W. Long. The court held the only commission for the treasurer is the annual statutory salary plus 6 percent of delinquent taxes collected. The withheld fees, including a Vue yen demand fee, were not permitted. The amount involved was under 300 dollars. In local business news, Kim Schwab leaves the meat department at Babr & Moverding and Harry Strasser becomes manager.
The Elkhare county desk reports weddings and farewells, including Justi ce Tanecy performing a ceremony. Dr B Siemen learns his son Dr W E Slennen in Denver is recovering, and flags are set for Comrade Hays. William G Geake plans a Philadelphia visit, then Indianapolis duties as deputy attorney general. Two sons of Rev C Gross recover from pneumonia and typhoid, resuming studies after holidays.
The Fort Wayne Foresters caucus elected officers for the upcoming term and will host the High Court in March. Fort Wayne delegates and their spouses, estimated at 160, travel from Indiana for the event, with Fort Wayne Landwehr Verein officers named. Fort Wayne Encampment and related appendix also announced new officers and standard bearers for the period.
The Indiana industrial associations announce the state house gathering January 5 to 8 with multiple group sessions. Indiana delegates will elect an executive committee and choose a secretary, with incumbent Charles Downing unopposed. Notables Mayor Bookwalter Governor Durbin and Purdue’s Prof John Harman Skinner will attend.
Joshua Strange, president of the Farmers' National Congress for Indi, called a meedlog ibaor 12 in the evening of Jas. B to discuss the organization of a two state racers' congress in line with the national body's request.
Special Agent J F Jegan reports a seizure at El Paso of diamonds valued around 4090 linked to a Palmist from Indiana. The diamonds were shipped from England via New York and involve a wealthy El Paso woman and a young nun connected to the case.
Reports say the Chase Construction company and Muncie Warnford City Fort Wayne line builders dispute the right of way along the Montpelier to Hartford City route. Traffic is blocked as the construction firm retains control, delaying operation of an almost finished line to Bluffton and Fort Wayne.
Police shut down three quiet poker rooms on Calhoun Street after mothers' complaints. Mayor Bershoff said he would not allow public gambling and ordered police to close all public gambling venues while noting private homes or club rooms cannot be easily stopped. He also acknowledged some downtown clubs still host games with moderate stakes.
In Indianapolis on December 17 the Indiana Bankers Association planned to recognize Wesley Reynolds, the boy killed defending Westville from burglars. Charles L. Farrell, secretary, and President O’Hare of Greencastle would present a relief fund to Mrs Reynolds, a widow, to support her and her late son’s dependents.
The Woolson Spice Company plans to resume full staffing at the Indianapolis facility. The Brooklyn mills have been inadequate, and Toledo operations handle bulk coffee and spice branches. The revival will reinstate several dozen positions previously cut, with new hires across departments in the spice line.
Harvey Bradford of North Baltimore, arraigned by Justice Witter, faces prosecution for bigamy after serving a workhouse term for non-support. Bradford’s former Detroit marriage to his daughter is alleged, with claims of abandonment and disputed custody. Sarah Bradford seeks custody and restoration of her maiden name amid posthumous burial costs and alleged neglect.
Rev. GT Keim pastor of the First Universalist Church in Muncie was denied admission to the Muncie Ministerial Association over his belief in Hell and endless torture after he was identified as an expounder of such views. The group is split with disruption feared as several ministers favor admission while the majority opposes.
A theater troupe including Tih, Ted, 1%-espen and Mefiohan’s group, known as Elkarart, breaks up amid disorder at Foki. Many members, described as eastern people, begin returning home as the company dissolves and plans to regroup.
A fragmentary OCR report notes Frank Lyman and his wife involved in a dispute over combined claims. The scene mentions families, a Huklen opera house gathering, and a reluctant singer in a case about a debt or remedy, with parts unclear on dates or outcomes.
Washington news continues the debate on Hepburn abench ment provisions. The proposed act allocates 500000 for DOJ counsel and agents to conduct enforce proceedings with protections for witnesses testifying and immunity from perjury. Funds become available immediately.
In a Terre Haute case the Treasury solicitor finds evidence conflict prevents dismissal of a storekeeper gauger and confirms he may stay on. The Treasury secretary will caution Terre Haute collectors against any civil service violations by office employees. A banking bill aims to permit national banks to issue up to 25 percent of paid capital in notes with deposits and guarantees. A Senate committee reviewed the Hay-H Rond treaty amid Maine and Massachusetts fishery input opposing reciprocity with Newfoundland.
In Metropolis Illinois a worker Miss Indie Woodard was attacked with poisoned tacks found in a dish. She sometimes kept tacks in her mouth while fastening basket rims at T Roberts' basket factory. Authorities suspect strychnine was added. no suspect named or motive yet.
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