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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1900
Page
2
A dense excerpt from a 1900 edition includes comments on police needs, city church funds, and the Associated Press news issue. It mentions Fort Wayne civic projects, local governance, and remarks by ex Attorney General Wayne MacVeagh supporting constitutional limits.
A Fort Wayne Commercial club committee advocates a public auditorium project urged by Father Nigsch and city leaders. They push for immediate popular support to build the facility, possibly linking it to a major school or training center, and invite contributions from citizens to create a lasting monument.
The Bing Dramacie company presented Cherry Pickers at the Temple theatre last night to a large audience. Kirk Brien stood out as Dean Nazarre and Katherine Cresy gave strong support as Nowomain. The show closes tonight with no grand Victorian Crif production.
County Treasurer J. H. Bohan left for Indianapolis to finalize the November tax installment agreement with the state treasurer. He carried a New York draft for $72, a portion of the county’s tax revenues, detailing net collections of $84,196.81 from all sources, with $270,879.58 remitted to the state and the remainder used locally for court house, bridge, goods, school, and township purposes.
D Jennings of Columbus Ohio sues about twenty Washington county Indiana citizens for 200600 dollars claiming whitecaps struck him on December 30 1900 and persecuted his family forcing them to leave the state He says locals intermarry control social religious and political life and that false charges were used to drain his finances The ad at the end promotes Page's Glimax Salve for skin issues.
A government notice warns rural mail box users of safety risks and the postal service plan to require protective measures. The plan, approved by the postmaster general, targets mailbox design and placement to prevent injuries and theft. Public guidance urges residents to install secure boxes and follow postal system recommendations.
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A Special Legislative Committee toured the State Home for Feeble minded Youth, led by Chairman Goodwine. They spent six hours reviewing every department, praised the management under Superintendent Johnson, and noted strong economy and inmate self support. they remained noncommittal on requesting additional appropriations.
Real estate sales compiled by John C Hetler Co include transfers in Lafayette township and Jefferson township. Names include Sarah A Coverdale Frank Lin Levan Henry Fisher Thos Fishes J T Hartzell Ella J Logan Robt Volz Elizabeth M Huad Ling A Wilding J Connor Jas English Katherine Ruhe Mary Williams Perry Stahl and others with various parcels and prices noted such as 50 950 400 1500 385 800 1550 and 1700 in the 1800s style listings.
A brief notice reports a new TEO store opening in the Tri-State Block frontage on Barry and Clinton. Further details on dates and official acknowledgments are not provided in the readable text.
Update your wardrobe with custom tailoring from G Behmitt at 67 T Berry Street. Any garment would make a handsome New Year’s waft and reflect a refined, well-fitted style for the season.
The Philippine commission has completed tariff work and will render decisions Monday. The core issue is whether San Jose Medical College remains government controlled or church run under colonial shifts. Archbishop Chappelle and Noxalecha presented the church position as General Otis closed the first hearing.
New York City officials decide on expanded vaccination to curb a raging smallpox epidemic. The Board of Health plans 150 additional vaccinators to work in poorer districts of Manhattan and Brooklyn as physicians treat patients in public and private settings. Public confidence remains high despite disputed case counts, with authorities stressing urgent action to halt spread.
The notice invites friends of the First Spiritual Society at Fort Wayne to Sunday services on December 30 with Dr Parker leading a morning lecture and fasting. The society’s lyceum hosts New Year's festivities at 7:40 with Mr Scott presenting a tribute to Colonel Ingersoll. Meetings are in the Birkinson building East Ber steel. Admission free.
Mortgage and Trust Co of New York offers to loan any amount in Fort Wayne at 5 percent. Owen N Heaton attorney for the company will receive applications at his office corner Court and Berry streets. No delay to closing loan repay at any time any amount desired.
Wanted horses to winter at our Fort Wayne stock farm with thirty box stalls and superior care for road and driving horses. Contact Horsey by telephone 18 for details.
Representatives of railroad brakemen lodges in Indiana met at the Railway Men's Headquarters to elect a lobbying committee for the upcoming legislative session. Locomotive firemen with twenty two lodges plan a January meeting and will use Stibbins Hotel as quarters during the session. Firemen conductors and other groups will also form committees to represent them at the legislature.
Union Traction Company prepared to start service from Muncie and Anderson to Indianapolis by January 31. Manager Henry and the plant team completed an all night run, tested converters at Fortville Lawrence and Yorktown, and expect to dispatch cars into Indianapolis once the street railway connects with their tracks at Cotlese Avenue.
Huntington visitor C Brangin noted. O B Richard left Hope hospital. Alvin Leeser returned from Chicago. Knoll the machinist injured at home. Mrs Milton Krimmer visiting Arcanum. John E Strove off duty. James Trya visiting Mrs A M Henderson. scarlet fever reported at 170 Barr and 4 siphtheria at 12 Poplir. Stella and Amy Gor travel to Bloomington, Ala. Mrs Christian Witte returns from Chicago. Harmony lodge delegates to Duize. Mrs Marsh from Antwerp back home. Mrs Charles A Drnomand discharged from Howe hospital. Mr and Mrs Stemem and Mr Hughes visit from Kansas City. Hon C Bull improves. Harry Burkett returns to Detroit. B A Setnitzze elected assistant secretary. Mr and Mrs McAndraw visiting. C C Simon candidate for US marshal. bankruptcy hearing for George L Chisnolin. John M Niner and Samuel Ainspaugh apt for De vomiliey.
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