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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1900
Page
2
Fragmented remarks critique political alignments and foreign language policies, citing Emma Goldman and court inquiries. The passage mentions a rumored death by poisoning, depression of criminal methods, and various political intrigues across the United States and Europe.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss how justices appointed by Harrison and Cleveland may be influenced by the presidents who chose them. The piece cites Chief Justice Poller and Justice McKenna, with references to Tanndal and other justices, noting party and administration ties shaping opinions.
Russell Harrison, son of a former president, is due in Washington this week. He plans to challenge the army inspector general and others who helped remove him from service. Delays in sailing and duties kept him from departure, but his arrival is awaited as a significant moment in the administration.
The Alle County Medical Society held its annual business session and banquet last evening. Officers were elected including president Dr. E. B. MeOsen and treasurer Dr. E. Morganaut. Editor Brayton of the Genealogical Journal spoke at the Howey Hotel and the gathering featured medical speeches and family attendance.
In Paris, reports on Ute inquiries about Ignace Paderewski suggest no clear information. The prisoner’s transfer to the United States is mentioned amid uncertainty, following a duel that allegedly killed Paderewski.
Fragmentary OCR shows names and places including Henry Atreat, Toby, Netty, Minnie, Miss Tietet, and Rohit. Mentions a Sunday school gathering with references to Fall Albebe and Van Man. Content is garbled with missing context but indicates a local church or community group event.
Norwalk real and personal, president of the Nov ims bank and wife sue Sandusky MilanNorwalk Railway for 4400 dollars. Plaintiffs claim loan guarantees and failure to perform a deed led to losses and seek penalty damages. The action cites alleged breach and payment demands amid contested consideration.
Obituary recalls Brian J. McNaughton of Dresden a life marked by frontier travel and public service. Survivors include Mrs Henry H. Lipes and her husband Rev H. H. Lipes, with Barbour remembered for early California gold rush involvement and later residence in Fort Wayne alongside political loyalty and local church activity.
A biography fragment notes a scholar’s fading health and his devotion to daughter Mes. LE as he neared death on September 1. A farewell message in her album reflects gratitude to God. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the residence, with interment at Lindenwood private.
Reported kidnapping of a boy named Lee by Mrs. Miller from Brightwood era, with suspicion she planned to flee eastward. Police and detectives chased possible routes via tunnels and trains, including mentions of Enion Guy and routes toward Pennsylvania, Cincinnati, and eastward over Chesapeake and Ohio.
December 26 in Porter and Lake counties Judge Gillect of the Girewlt court expresses that he will deny all applications for bar admission until the legislature enacts clear eligibility rules. He cites a constitutional amendment from the last election as invalidating current process and argues it strips the court of power to admit new members regardless of qualifications. The judge’s stance reflects a nonconservative, provocative tone amid the argument.
Fort Wayne Auditorium Association to be formed with 60000 capital stock in 60000 shares of 1 each. A 25 member Commercial Club committee explored feasibility to build an auditorium and convention center within months, seeking subscriptions and input from local clergy and business leaders.
In Philadelphia today the United States district court appointed John V. Shiner and W. H. Slowke as receivers for G. R. Baird & Company a major iron works operator with plants in Danville Roanoke Manville Catasauqua and other sites. Creditors claim about 160000 in claims and expect possible reorganization though failure cited heavy losses in the iron trade.
Fragmented OCR text shows garbled phrases and names. It mentions locals, tickets, a nearby agent, and Wayne, Indiana. The readable items point to a community notice or brief about events and advertising in a newspaper page segment.
Capt. George Gale spends a few days in Chicago. The daughter of Mr and Mrs Clint Boylie recovers from pneumonia. Ales J W Bailey improves after fever. Mr Frank Efrounds of the Yleatric company entertains his brother Harry of Chicago. Dr Busan Allen of Sheldon is a guest of F R Allen. Mr Backus and daughter Emmi visited relatives over Christmas and returned to Toledo. Miss Bessie L Biedsee of the city subduols attends the State Teachers association in Indianapolis and will read on special Sense Training and Manual Work as a Preparation for Reading.
In Savannah Missouri on Christmas Eve Frank Richardson a 46 year old millionaire was shot in his hallway. The inquest heard testimony from his son about a store inquiry and a Christmas entertainment meeting. Richardson’s business partner Stewart Fife testified that Richardson accused him of undue intimacy with Mrs Richardson four months prior. The inquiry examined possible motives amid a broader scandal.
Chicago December 8 Western League of Professional Baseball will launch at the Great Northern Hotel with managers and owners attending. George W Burnham slated for president with others considered including Hal Johnson Charley Strobel Clarence Saulspaugh and Thomas J Navin. Franchises likely Detroit Toledo Louisville Kansas City and perhaps Grand Rapids with St Paul Minneapolis uncertain. The league will operate with harmony alongside the American League yet remain independent of all other baseball factions.
John T. Rockefeller Jr., son of the Standard Oil president, announced a gift of 250000 dollars for a new New York institution to educate boys and girls. Baptist Churches of New York reported the donation as a major step toward establishing the school.
The deaths include Besliza Kintale of Joliet and others. Funeral plans note services at Plymouth Congregational, Lindenwood Cemetery, and various residences on Jesse Street and nearby avenues. Pallbearers listed include George Misner, George Mong, JL Sharp, Charles Carter, and James Slagle.
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