Fort Wayne Journal and Canals Exhibit National News
The issue notes historic canal statistics from Sault Ste Marie to Ontario showing a 20,001,110 freight tonnage for the year and rising northwest trade. It cites Edward Atkinson on free trade versus protection, arguing that free trade benefits consumers and that protection raises costs. It previews Chicago’s 100th anniversary settlement plans with mass meetings, parades, and educational programs led by local leaders.
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Comendyce i
Sault Ste Marty
Mich
Ontario
Northwest
Typhoid Fever and the Water Supply
A Chicago study in the Journal of the American Medical Association argues most typhoid cases stem from infected water despite drainage improvements. Professor Edwin Jordan cautions against blaming water alone and notes that sewage and food contamination also influence citywide outbreaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Meticul Association
Eewin Jordon
University of Chicago
Chicago
Jordon
Jordan
Water supply protection lags in Chicago study notes
On epidemiologic grounds, evidence shows Chicago must improve water protection. The report urges completing intercepting measures and preventing Calumet region and north shore towns from discharging sewage into the lake. It suggests considering broader filtration near the water source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean
Jordan
Chicago
Genere
Calumet
North Shore
Gas waste in Fort Wayne spurs meter testing need
A letter from a reader criticizes Natural Gas Company for uneven distribution and wasteful monthy billing. The writer urges metered delivery to all residents to prevent overcharges and ensure fair access, noting northern neighborhoods suffer while mains are prioritized for the south. The piece calls for city oversight to curb misuse of gas privileges and protect households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
The Trade Union and the Workman in Theory
Ambrose P. Winston argues the trade union effects on skilled workers. He questions limits on daily work and minimum wages, noting that wage equality can harm average workers. He cites rapid pace pressure and pleading for balance between exceptional and average operatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Ambrose P. Winston
Winston
Talor
Alley
The Case for Piecework in Wage Structure
The excerpt argues that piecework can raise wages for many workers but risks reversing gains if prices shift. It notes variability in unskilled labor pay, local wage custom, and the limited reach of time based pay versus piece rates. It concludes the new regime promotes capable workers and improves relative advancement.
Mayor Berghof Defends City Gambling Stance Debate
Fort Wayne officials dispute reports of gambling and slot machines, insisting no public gambling exists and private clubs evade law. The Journal-Gazette calls for grand jury inquiry, citing clubs tied to saloons and licensed entities, urging accountability from State's Attorney Emrick and police.
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Fort Wayne
Tms
Tate
Berghoft
Gilbert, Bershoff & Wood
Grand Jury
Emrick
Berghoff
W. T. Cooper
Espricts
Voter Communication From Sixth Ward Reader
A reader reports a miner presented a document for signing, linked to opening a saloon on Parle Avenue in the Sixth Ward. The message notes signing without rent and references a gentleman who introduced the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinwins Ranente
Wheatik
Parle Avenue
Strth
Tlhe
Misleading Power of Attorney Over Saloon Remonstrance
A resident states that a signed power of attorney used to object to saloon licenses on Park Avenue was misrepresented to voters. He plans to withdraw the document, warns others may be similarly induced, and urges voters to fully understand how such papers can be used to oppose any license or renewal in the ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Avenue
Compliant vote urged for Samuel Ralston by papers
The Decatur-Democrat urges giving the complimentary vote of Indiana legislators to Samuel M. Ralston of Lebanon, praising him as the noblest Roman, while naming GV Menzies, Thomas Taggart and Hugh Dougherty. The Lebanon Press and Columbia City Post also weigh in, with the latter suggesting B. F. Shively would be worthy of the gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend’ Times
Decatur-Democrat
Samuel M. Ralston
Lebanon
Ames
GV. Menzies
Thomas Taggart
Hugh Dougherty
Ami
Columbia City Post
B. F. Shively
Personal Gossip in Huntington Herald Social Notes
Local visitors after Galway dance and Fort Wayne guests appear at multiple homes including Miss Celia Zahn Mel, W V Douglass, and the Emley family. A Christmas day reunion at Franke LaPointe home includes Eugene Will LaPointe and Theiss family from Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington Herald
John Geisman
Fork Wayne
Hursday
Young
Ugtineyee
Fort
Luther
Forbes Wayne
George Stir
Fort, Wayne
Hal Eggerson
Anderson
William Shirk
Munete
William Reiss
Eugene
Lucy Williams
Fort Wayne
Franke LaPointe
Local Notables and Court Action Mixed in City News
Grand Rapids visitor Dennis Lynch stays with his brother J J Lynch on the south side. W Kelsey plans a Gideon camp at Pukbart today after a trip there yesterday. Dr H G Patton improves enough to return to his office. Plymouth judge Gapren argues for a new trial in Robinson administrator v Nickel Plate railway damages. Royse Rowger of Warsaw and Olds Doughman of Fort Wayne attend. Mr and Mrs B Nickey of Princeton depart for Fort Wayne after visiting Hig County relatives. Miss Mary Clapham leaves for Fort Wayne to make it her home. Edward Essler went to Fort Wayne to be with his ailing wife at her parents Mr and Mrs David Meyer. Hartford City News notes Lt Governor Gilbert’s stop between trains and reception by A G Lup lon. Garl Muhlenbruck resigns from Hoosier Hoe Flare to join Muhlenbet Glove & Miben Co.
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Dennis Lynch
Grand Rapids
J. J. Lynch
South Side
W. Kelsey
Pukbart
Gideons
H. G. Patton
Assutmbla City Post
Tudge Gapren
Plymouth
Robinson
Nickel Plate Railway
Royse & Rowger
Warsaw
Olds & Doughman
Fort Wayne
B. Nickey
Princeton
Hig County
Renure
Garl Muhlenbruck
Hoosier
Muhlen
Bet Glove & Miben Co
Cincinnati Men Organize 2 Million Company
An Associated Press dispatch reports the incorporation of a gas electric and steam company in Cincinnati with capital of 2,000,000 dollars. Corporators include W. Merrill Smith Alexander Dew C Bentley Matthews and Stanley W Merrill. The organizers say the firm will not operate in Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati
Dover
Del
Eectric and Steam Company
Cincinmati
Wold
W. Merill Smith
Alexander Dew
Bentley Matthews
Bank Robbery Ends in Explosive Break In at Local Bank
At about 1 AM two men blew open the bank vault using nitroglycerin and escaped with about 15 000 in cash and valuables. The blast wrecked the bank interior and vault, as residents fled outside. no arrest yet and insurance covered the loss.
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UNION
Dee
Osear Busch
Reinhard
A. W
Skas
Father Dechtering's Condition Unchanged at 86
The ailing Father A. B. Dechtering, 86, dean of St. Joseph's church Mishawaka, remained at death's door this morning at St. Joseph's hospital. Sacraments were given yesterday by cousin Wather J. H. Oechtering of SS Mary’s church. He had undergone tumor-removal surgery weeks ago followed by stomach cancer diagnosis.
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A. B. Decchtering
St. Joseph's Church
Mishawaka
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Wather
J. H. Oechtering
Mary's Chitten
Michigan's new industry expands with grape juice plants
Edward Maher of Chicago leads a rail corridor project in Paw Paw and nearby towns to build grape juice factories. One plant will be built in Paw Paw with others explored in Lawton and Lake Como. The line aims to drive a regional grape and wine belt, planning a factory to crush 3,600 tons of grapes and produce 200,000 gallons of juice.
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Paw Paw
Mich
Edward Maher
Chicago
South Haven & Eastern
Milwaukee, Heaton Harbor
Columbus
Tre
Lawton
Turd Andeber
Lake Cora
United States
JR Driver to Change Again
The Bluffton News reports Dr John Merritte Driver formerly pastor at BMerton plans to become an orthodox minister again and soon leaves the People’s church of Chicago to take a Methodist pastorate. The People’s church has no stead. Two in McVicker’s theater may be leased soon by Dr Guusautus, forcing Driver’s congregation to seek another place of worship.
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Bluffton
John Merritte Driver
Bmerton
Agani Ying
People's Church
Chicago
People’s Church
McVicker’s
CIA
Guusautus
Pennsylvanian rail interests tighten grip on Consolidated Wake
In Philadelphia on December 27 Pennsylvania railroad interests and allies increased their influence by electing four directors to the Consolidated Wake Superior company board. New directors named are Horatio Dent Thomas De Witt Cuyler Charles H. Tived and Charles Mac Donald. Three resignations will occur to make room for banking syndicate representation.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Consolidated Wake Superior Company
Horatio Dent
Thums
Dewitt Cuyler
Commercial Trust Company
Charles H. Tiveed
Speyer’ # Co
New York
Charles MacDonald
Ola
Pennsylvania
Railroad
Commlete Votlro
Theif
Municipal Plant Troubles at Columbia City
There was a hurry up call at the Electric works yesterday as a private repairman went to Columbia City to fix the municipal lighting plant. The plant failed Friday night leaving the town in darkness and no city workers could repair it. Citizens complain the $10,000 annual running cost is excessive and mismanagement breeds bad reputation.
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Columbia
Breck
Cleering
Columbia City
Price
Sid Lo
Hood
Tha Haper
Mikhis Chiges
Indianapolis Leads Cities in Challenging Asphalt Trust
Indianapolis and other cities move to curb the Asphalt Company of America after trust prices were deemed excessive. Dos Moines official Jy NieVey joins the city council to halt contracts at sky high bids. Senate threats push for injunctions on asphalt work at inflated costs, as local bids come in lower than trust prices.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolia
Asphalt Trust
Jy NieVey
Dos Moinés
Dos Moines
Asplalt Company of America
Milwaukee
Julius B. Quehr
Inviianapolis
Murdered Nebraskan linked to Fort Wayne family
Fragmentary report identifies Harvey Lillis once connected to Nebraska and Nebraska geal. wife charged with the crime. It notes the family lived on Walton Avenue in Fort Wayne years ago and still has distant ties to Beelle Asie grocers. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Harvey Lillis
Neistaska Geal
Uealet
Fort ‘Wayne
East Side
Tres Walton Avenue
Segmuninimeries
Beelle
Nasil
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