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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1900
Page
2
The Journal Gazette notes postal delivery in Fort Wayne and reader services, urges complaints for irregular delivery, and discusses Indiana gas meters, federal courts, and police, urging action on burglaries. It covers state politics, amendments, and governor's actions with a period voice reflecting 1900 era concerns.
A fragmented account discusses constitutional provisions for amendments and the process awaiting public vote. It notes the required presentation to the people and the necessity of future support through citizen approval, with officials emphasizing procedural steps and measured language in reporting outcomes.
Indianapolis committee raises funds to place General Lawton monument in Fort Wayne, opposing Indianapolis location. Citizens urge state legislature to authorize local memorial, with Allen County and Fort Wayne officials coordinating to secure a timely, unified effort.
The court of inquiry at the National Academy examines the hazing allegations surrounding Cadet Booz. Sixty eight second class cadets testified, most denying severe abuse and describing drills as proper. Witnesses said Booz was viewed as a coward by some peers, while others insisted the actions were not humiliating or violent. The hearing resumes later tonight at 3:30 p.m.
A fragment outlines giving cod liver oil emulsions after breakfast for a delicate child. Warns against too much or too little, stressing gradual effects over a week and advising patience rather than haste. Includes garbled phrasing and unclear names.
A collision five miles south of the city injured Fred Gerke, 25, after a wagon hitched to horses was struck near Creighton and Hoaghud avenues by a Belt Line streetcar. Gerke, treated at his brother’s Pontiac Street home, suffered head injuries and cuts but had no evident internal injuries. Police and others assisted him, and he was expected to recover. The same issue notes Walker Camp Sons observing its twelfth anniversary with a program at the Elektron Building, featuring music, readings, and a theater sketch, plus ongoing sale at Wayne Dry Goods Co. Continued advertising lists Oriental Rug and Silk Drapery offerings starting December 13.
A public sale at the Donald Park site offers personal property from Munk Alderman. The event occurs Thursday morning December 20th with items including jackets advertised from $18 down to $5.00 at Patterson's location.
Auction announcement for Oriental Rugs and Wine Silk Draperies at No 3 Arcade starting Tuesday December 15 at 4 30 2 and 7 30 daily through December 21. H T Stapleford conducts the sale with Heath Patterson's smoking jacket featured on page two.
DERIK AISTAKE reports that Santa Fe officials near Burrs, Kansas, face a proposal from a federation committee representing switchmen, enginemen, conductors and brakemen who quit during a recent telegraphers strike. The committee urges reemployment and asserts normal operations on routes. A meeting with Santa Fe officials is planned to test the possibility of reinstating those who left, while some workers threaten to strike if demands are not met.
Senator George A Osburn from Grant Tord and Wells outlines a detailed plan to reallocate counties among congressional districts. Jolson would move from Seventh to either Fourth or Sixth, Warren shifts from Tenth to Ninth, Lawrence from Seventh to Third, Monroe from Second to Fourth, Pabois to Third, Wells to Ninth, Dundalgh from Fifth to Sixth, Elkhart from Thirteenth to Twelfth, and Whitley from Twelfth to Thirteenth.
Fragmentary text references a planned sale or auction with names such as Dadar Crom and Vines, mentioning a commencing date and various unclear entities. The readable portion implies an auction event with associated participants or items.
In London dated December 14 Henry Labouchere and others discuss control of the Suez Canal and Egypt. The speaker argues the United States should avoid creating ill will and supports the Davis amendment as favorable to British aims. A separate note reports plans for Low Roberts and a postponement of a thanksgiving service tied to South African operations, with Roberts to land at Southampton after Osborne visits.
Patterson ad announces Oriental Rugs and Fine Silk Draper sale on December 18 at 11:30 and 7:30 daily until sold. I. T. Stapleford lists smoking jackets at 8.50 10.08 and 12.00. Reuden Patterson promotes air cooling line at 7.00. Great opportunity, won't last long.
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