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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1900
Page
3
The forecast shows fair conditions on Thursday with east winds turning westerly on Wednesday and Thursday. A breezy regime from the west is expected across western districts with fresh to strong westerly winds and variable directions on coastal zones.
The city reports Lutheran schools closing for Christmas break and reopening January 7. The Friendly Visitors conference meets in Hellige Room at city hall at 3 p.m. A mayor’s child is ill with diphtheria and under quarantine. Fort Wayne Commandery Knights Templars to hold annual meeting and officers’ election tonight. Several local incidents are noted, including a hospitalization after an accident and gas supply issues in Wabash County.
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An old advertisement urges use of Dr Bull's Cough Syrup at once for croup or dropehitis. It promises rapid effect and safety and claims all druggists sell it for 25 cents.
The Citizens' Bank in Hope was robbed by dynamite at 2 o'clock in the morning. Five explosions opened the safe, with a light seen from the telegraph office guiding neighbors to the back door. At least 18,900 dollars vanished, plus 3,500 dollars in stamps and 10 dollars in notes. A pocketbook with 490 dollars, not on deposit, and all papers and notes were taken. Suspects are abroad. the town relays an active search. The bank, privately held by William P. Ken, was insured though exact amounts withheld. In Charleston a Dicks and Saby firm loss of 3,100 dollars in currency and gold from a dynamited safe was reported with a 300-dollar reward for recovery and arrests.
Considerable attention is attracted by a display of ordinary wall papers. They are so good that many people don't ask to see the more expensive kind. We carry an extensive line of wall paper window shading room moulding pictures framed to order.
In Pittsburg on December 18 a white man William Zeller married Jennie Henry, a colored woman. A mob gathered outside their Laurel Street home as Richard Zeller and the father tried to force entry. Police protected the couple as the crowd shouted threats and the bride and groom barricaded themselves inside at midnight.
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Lawton holds memorial services this evening at the courthouse under Henry W. Jawton post with Grand Army posts invited. Col S Robertson to deliver the address. Skelton to preside. event honors General Henry W. Lawn on the first anniversary of his death.
GEICAGH Dec. 18 The Gas Fitters' union signed a three years' agreement with contractors tonight and its members will return to work tomorrow after nearly a year of idleness. One provision withdraws from the Building Trades' Council, with the best for some money. Cool. Sent as cigar.
The Starlight council, local Order of Chosen Friends branch No. 3, met at Vordermark Hall and voted to continue meetings as a social club for now. Reports indicate Indianapolis plans to form the Standard Fraternal Association to replace the old order, with Auditor Hart cautious about reorganization and future legal constraints.
Indiana State Auditor Hart opposes a new fraternal order formed from certificate holders of the insolvent Order of Chosen Friends. Promoters seek a license to operate in Indiana after meetings at the Commercial Club Building. Officers and officials discussed the movement and potential recognition.
Indianapolis dispatch reports Governor-elect Durbin and Lieutenant-Governor-elect Gilbert were asked for views on the Enontille lynching. Durbin defers until assuming office. Gilbert urges passage of stronger anti lynching laws and possible liability suits across counties.
Chicago Dec 18 It is announced the Western association a new baseball league allied with the American league will start at once with 40 teams. Vice President GW Burnham visited and listed cities including Grand Rapids Detroit Toledo Indianapolis Minneapolis St Paul Kansas City and others under consideration.
Stockholders met at Commercial club rooms to approve funding for a new switchboard and appliances costing 80 000 to 40 000 dollars, with installation in about a year. A committee was named to study purchasing a central offices building, and a second meeting is set for January 8 to hear its report.
A box of G. HL. cigars is advertised as an elegant Christmas gift and is for sale at Loesch's Tirug Store.
A vintage ad offers loans secured by piano, household goods, horses, or wagons with confidential terms. It promises flexible repayment from one month to a year, low rates, and suitability for honest steady workers. Contact 3 Arcade upstairs by night, open Sunday.
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