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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1909
Page
1
An old advertisement-style claim touts Papa's Diuretic as a universal cure for kidney and urinary ills. It asserts rapid, thorough healing of kidneys bladder and urinary system with a single fifty-cent treatment, urging use at first sign of disorder and naming Pape Thompson Pap as Cincinnati makers.
City finance officials announce interest totals on public funds and revise the apportionment of city deposits among Hamilton and German American National banks after their capital increases. The meeting, led by Controller August Schmidt and Mayor Hesey, notes a shift toward new bank capitalization and lingering higher interest returns under the public depository law.
Fred Shutter, a large horse trader, left wife and children without fire as winter neared. Neary reported fuel needed. if unmet, the children could be sent to the orphans’ home. Investigating officer Mr Martz found the husband not sick but habitually drunk, with the family begging to cope.
Reports detail multiple sections of the Indiana State Teachers’ Association meeting held at the Claypool, with sessions on manual arts, domestic science, and grammar. Harry Wood of Shortridge High School was elected president and Miss May Shanben of Lebanon secretary. New officers for the Ustite teachers’ association include Le Dirks of New Albany as president and Miss Masr of Pure Wayne as vice president.
A dynamite blast at the Olde Bell mine in Mineral Point Wisconsin killed four men this afternoon. Investigators say the explosion was powerful and left heavy casualties, with authorities tightening safety checks at nearby mines and the scene cordoned off for inquiry. Local officials promise updates as details unfold.
Judge O Rourke appoints Amos B Wouk as commissioner to settle the late Bittinger and Houk partnership. A new trial motion in Newman vs Fort Wayne Electric Company was argued. Judge Heaton sustained demurrers in damages suits by Bleir and Sawtelle against the city. The Heid Hyink ditch remonstrance was withdrawn and the ditch ordered established. Furniture purchases for a women's rest room in the courthouse proceed, with delivery uncertain.
Council debates contracts for electric plant work and a new boiler while considering a city attorney salary increase from 2400 to 2400 percent? plus raises for the Board of Public Works. The finance and salaries committees report on the attorney pay, with a split vote and reconsideration after council debate.
Plans call for a new market house to be built next year for horses and dogs featuring 112 concrete stalls, a 26 foot wide buyer promenade, and a 7 foot roof overhang. The building will have white cement finishes with crushed marble surfaces, Spanish interlocking tile roof, steel ceilings, and electric lighting in ceiling panels. Architects are Mehurin and Mahurin.
The board of public works awarded the market house contract to the low bidder, Binard Borkenstein, at 20009, claiming a saving of 2800 for the city. The decision aimed to ensure completion for the 1916 open market season despite opposition and bids from Delegrange.
The common council at its last regular meeting offered thanks to President William C Behcher and City Clerk Mungovan for service and courtesy. It also expressed gratitude to newspaper representatives for efforts to report council deliberations, with the resolution prepared by Councilman WB Cook.
The article describes tensions among Indiana political figures over the senate contest involving Kern and Senator Shively. It notes opposition from Senator Steve Fleming of Fort Wayne, ties to the brewing industry, and alleged brewer funding affecting votes and local option debates. It mentions Fairbanks and others denying broad brewer plotting and states Democrats aim for a solid tariff revision stance next year.
The article reviews Senator Shit and Beveridge amid a Denver platform dispute. It cites a fiery congressional session, brewer influence, and alleged double crossings involving Joe Bell and Fairbanks connections, detailing political entanglements and party split tensions.
Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state list the Hyasier Aula Company of Garrett with capital stock of 80000 and a board including A Moore T 4 Little J B Mager Leigh Mahl A G Wiemer and others. Changes reported for the engine company and the Goodrien Heathers Havanal Grain Company of Winchester show a $25001 native of tram and a president.
Cheeles S Bash claims undue influence persuaded Hamilton National Bank to withdraw its bid on the Johns Thompson assets. Hearing before Befores Sol A Wand continues. trustee George Astler bought real estate, H Robinson bought personal property. Bash seeks sale set aside. trust, Robinson, and bank named in petition. The Johns Thompson company operated a wholesale saddlery business on Columbia Street. Samuel Morris Jr. is trustee.
A Bohemian recert establishes a new feature at Hof Brau Bava. Patrons can inspect favorite dishes before cooking, showcasing the restaurant’s confidence in quality. The new seven by ten foot open display refrigerator emphasizes sanitation and ventilation. A vivid display highlights seasonal game offerings and prepared foods.
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