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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1902

Page

3

Public Whipping Laws Urged by National Curfew Association

The executive board of the National Curfew Association, based in Indiana, mailed letters to governors urging adoption of curfew laws and harsh penalties for youth crimes. They promote horsewhipping and separation of young offenders, citing international trials and testimonials from reform schools. The communications advocate immediate enforcement to curb crimes among youths ages 17 and under.

National Indiana Ies Cath Curt Association Refutn South

CORBETT AND SULLIVAN AT LLYENTA THEATER

James Fi Corbett announces a monologue engagement at the Lyventa Theater this week and offers to serve as head waiter or in another capacity for a Christmas Day charity event in Lie city. John L Sullivan also appears in vaudeville at the Aryade Theater this week, with past ties to Salvation Army charity work.

Toleno James Fi Corbet Lyventa Die Balcanay Binney Lie City Corbett Gonvice John &. Sullivan Vandeville Aryade Theater Uigareny Times and Entertainment Salvation Army

Pianos Pianos New Time to Buy at George tied House

Great opportunity to purchase pianos at the George tied House with Christmas admission details. A Dayton proposal for a Memorial in honor of the Dead President emerges from the Carnation League of America. Notable figures plan a perennial memorial and a carnation worn annually on President McKinley’s death anniversary. The initiative seeks a universal symbol and creed, with support from leaders including W. R. Day Myron T. Herrick and Hanna.

George Tied House Dayton Cleveland Carnation League of Ameri Ad Pew Pal Kitley National Memorial Roynaly Lrusetees Willington Richie Fie Mee Kimi Memorial Association Reyrolt Carnation League Mckinley Lexste United States Atekisley Weepsle McKinfox Indie W. R. Day The McKitey Nations’ Memoria Association Myron T. Herrick Gonitor Hanna

Indeterminate senility law releases most inmates

Indianapolis report shows 1,927 prisoners freed in 5.5 years under the indeterminate sentence law with only 363, or 10 percent, reported as returning to a factory. Of those released, 1,285 came from the Indiana reformatory and 838 from the state prison. The state board of charities notes that nearly all released are employed.

Indianapolis Tal Der Indiana Reformatory Neali Atite Bae Sy Sree

Parolees Discharged and Earnings Reported

The report states about 10 percent of parolees were discharged after completing their terms. Over 26 percent are reporting results monthly to the institution. A total of 1427 men have completed parole, with $80.00 received by some and accumulated sums of $73,411.02 due or on hand for final discharge or last report. The figures indicate employed individuals at arrest and earnings reflect strong outcomes.

St Martin's Benevolent Society Elects Officers

The annual meeting of St Martin's Benevolent Society elected officers: President Ernest Graber, Vice President Barsey Roath, Secretary Peter Junk, First Assistant Secretary Davia Deck, Second Assistant Secretary Artua Mertler, Treasurer Charles Herr. Committee members are John Sremmel Conrad Biker and Javob oul.

St Martin's Benevolent Society Sts. Peter's Sehog Ernest Graber Barsey Roath Peter Junk Davia Deck Artua Mertler Charles Herr John ‘Sremmel Conradl Biker Javob Oul

Annual baseball meeting names power to Johnson and committees

The January meeting in New York quickly adopted a resolution granting President Johnson authority to appoint his own committees or be the sole American League representative at the joint conference with the National League. The plan to form a four member committee was discussed, with Johnson citing need for legal expertise and full authority. Pittsburg ties and Detroit franchise terms dominated debate as clubs seek compensation and control, with Angus demanding at least 75,000 to cover expenses. The session ended after six hours with key figures from Detroit Philadelphia Cleveland Washington and New Orleans in attendance.

Wheeling New York National League Ci Gindeli Johte League American League Johnson Charles Comiskey Chicago Henry Mililea Boston Witt Charles Sommers Gleveland Killilenay Pittsburg J. Pendér WB. Eagle Angus Sein Pedder Eagle W. J.P McNamara Detroit Tre Paste

Brush statements cloud Manhattan field purchase talks

Indianapolis Dee 31 John T Brush in Hervew tonight denied offering Manhattan field to any rival. He credited James A Hart with supporting the American league in securing Manhattan field. Brush noted there are National League supporters who share Hart's view that the league should not cede the field to rivals and asserted his remarks were distorted in New York reports.

Indianapolis Ind John T. Brush Herview Manhattan Belds New York Nationalesmue Hart American League Manhattan Fied Fik Brush Siingh Manhattan Field Magne

Polo Scores From Anderson and Muncie

In Anderson on December 22 Anderson defeated Tichmong by 7 to 11 in a polo game. In Muncie the Polo match saw Radine and Woo held to a score of 2 as the home team conceded two goals.

Anderson Ind Tichmong Io Nistil Muncif Tid Muncie Radine and Woo

Committees Form For Year With Labor Federation Plans

The federation endorses a bill to curb advertising by firms that hire workers on strike or locked out. Delegates to next month’s convention in Harmony hall were listed, and a universal card system was adopted. Members from Indianapolis and several unions were named for organizing and legislation duties as committees were formed and resignations noted.

Wayne Yar Fermuikels Ute Centri Ting Lee Federation Harmony Hall Leity Concre Indiana Bargers Indigtsea Iw Rl Indianapolis H. Hoeltje J. Daly F D. Stepleford J. O. Wattery Vapnius Arvitraltou Mullahey H. Cohen OM. Nagel J. D. Fricke George . Boyle Danifauzs H. P. Suherer J. B.hessert Bert Edwarde Geo. T. Goeezieh Richard Grosby Aed Bartlett Henry Tucker Homer B. Hessert Hsiv. Machin HC. Hoeltje J. W. HE Suhoengeldt TL Hollister Garehen L. I. Wert

Indiana Osteopaths form state association

In Indianapolis on December 12 a new Indiana Osteopaths state association was formed. President Charles Sommers, Munice. Vice-president Ella Madnial, Frankfort. Secretary Treasurer George Tull, Indianapolis. Trustees include B. E. May, Omwillarda. Miss Fogarty, Michigan City. M. Spaunhurst, Kidiyngnolis. C. D. Goodpasture, Evansville. J. B. [singer], Rushville. Aims: laws favorable to osteopaths and broader practice after past legislative attempts to modify medical laws.

Indianapolis Ind Théostonpaths Et Néiang Charles Sommers Munice Ella MadNiuul

Local Death Notices and Funeral Announcements

The deaths of Bermucd K. Magner aged one day and Mrs Anna Pieper aged ten are reported with funeral details. Magner died at his parents home from exhaustion. Pieper’s death follows illness and nervous prostration with five children left. Funeral times and locations include residences on South Clinton Street and West Jefferson Street, plus services at local churches. Additional notices cover Mrs Dr. Kayler, Mrs. Margaret Raul, and Mrs Agatha Raesier with service times and church details.

Bermucd K. Magner GN. Magner South Ciloun Street Anna Piener West Jefferson Street Kayler Hanna Street Welock Mic Free Methodist Church Margaret Raul Erie Street Bt. Mary’s Catholic Church Agatha Raesier North Morrison Street al Lernoun

Advertising Offer for Tobacco Cure Promotion

A broken ad promises ten dollars monthly and a gold watch for help advertising a tobacco cure. It mentions a Dodge at home location and directs readers to Narcota Gap Box 108, 81, JLouig, Mo. The text is garbled and includes unclear names and places.

Dodge Narcota Gap Jlouig WsukToty

Fatal quarrel ends in murder and suicide in Easton

In Easton on December 22 Frank Schad fatally shot his son in law John Antonini after a dispute over his wife. Schad then killed himself with an ax. Earlier Schmidt had been jailed after an assault accusation. The case was before a justice of the peace and tension spilled into the street where Schmidt’s son-in-law was killed.

Frank Schmidt Easton Frank Schad John Atonigni Sehanidt Tey Jit Ud Schmidt Sao Schmidt

Salaries of Cleveland Officers Under New Mayor Revealed

In Cleveland the city muers under the new administration show salaries for city officers. The solicitor receives 3100, the treasurer 4000, the auditor 4000. public services and safety roles allocate funds to two members each, with other listed figures.

Cleveland Mayo

France and America Adm Arms Honorary Membership

New York December 22 The Society of Old Fraternity has received approval of honorary membership in the order from President Louie in France The gesture honors the Franco American bond and follows the prior Cincinnati order for a French delegation visiting the United States for the Rochambeau statue unveiling in Washington Gardiner reports the French government will send a vase crafted at the national works in Serres as part of the order.

New York Col. Society of the Oid Louie France Order of Cinéinnati Frech Republic United States Rochambeat Stabue Washington Cal Gardiner Femous National Serres

Fire in New York piano factory causes heavy damage

A major fire in a New York piano factory near Twenty first street nearly destroys the building, drives tenants from adjoining homes, and threatens nearby school property. Estimated losses range up to 250000 dollars with some sources claiming nearly half a million. About two hundred workers were put out of work by the blaze.

New York Second Inmches

Number Ten Club Banquet in Indiana Heads to Wild Game Dinner

In Hrankvoe Indiana a unique Number Ten Club banquet gathers seventeen year old tradition with ten members nine alive and honored guests. Banquets require wild game killed by members and a survivor attends as host for the deceased. Members scattered statewide return annually for the feast with guests seated in memory of departed members. Admission via Pearl Purcell Cabs and local calls.

Hrankvo'e Ind Ds Ubat

Local Ghat and Church Elections Notice

Mrs Roy Freeman of Mungie plans a holiday visit with Mrs AL We Ramsay tomorrow. The Battery b's series at lances will be elven this event at the armory. Invitations to the first Heanor will be honored this evening. The ladies family of the first Baptist church will hold an annual election of officers this afternoon at church parlors. Meeting at 2:30. The Columbia City Press reports Judge Capron of Marshall county on the bench Monday afternoon to hear the argument for a new trial in the case of J Robbin administrator of the Nickel Plate railway. Bowser and Offs appear for the plaintiff while Doushman and Fort Wayne attorney represent the defendants.

Roy Freeman Mungie Tommorow AL We Ramsay Battery B Lances Armory Ladless First Baptist Church Columbia City Judge Capron Marshall County J. Robbing Nickel Plate ‘Railway Bowser

Humbert Arrest Sparks France as Dreyfus Links Rise

French papers intensify coverage of the Humbert case amid renewed Dreyfus echoes. Reports Hint at political influence, creditor ties, and potential top government involvement while authorities guard the Humberts at the border. Debates over anti semitism surge as streets await fresh developments and possible Paris return plans.

Madrid Alee Frases Dreyfus Affaiz Sol Tio Kuahens Persens Dreyfus Mateer Ganthier Dreyas Humberts Dreyfus Thns Chamber of True Vesumes Bupshire Xanes Paris Tromtier

Christmas Memory Box Featured in Local Gift Sale

A small local box displays a charming Christmas memory membranee, described as a festive keepsake for holiday gifting. The item, labeled as a boxed memory piece, is highlighted for its seasonal appeal and compact presentation.

Farms Wanted for Cash In Indiana and Nearby Areas

Galter Company Bankers and Real Estate Dealers advertises farm lands for sale with weekly abstracts. Listings include northern Indiana properties and bargains through Veldman and associates. Purchasers are urged to act on current offers and view available farms near Windyellas and near the Cathedral area.

Indiana Our Siem Wil Dreibelbiss Golauer Company Lignnict, Tad

The Wonder of the Age Fresh fruit and nut sale teaser

A large shipment of sweat oranges and various fruits and nuts is advertised with low prices. The notice emphasizes wide assortments including tangerines grape fruit California pears persimmons pomegranates pineapples and grapes. Also mentions fancy canes and fruit baskets with a sales pitch to visit the shop.

Kewest California Japan Callifornia

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