30 Jul 1911
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1911
Page
1
In July 39 the Mexican railway strike severely reduced goods leaving the capital. Freight trains halted or slowed, passenger service struggled, and officials ordered limits on perishable cargo to prevent stockouts in the city.
Private detectives Gilbert Perkins and Charles Franklin faced fraud charges after allegedly composing and sending "black hand" letters to millionaire Charles J. Strong as part of a conspiracy tied to a political matter. Judge Orr sentenced Perkins to three years at Leavenworth Kansas and Franklin to five years. Mrs Adama fainted upon hearing the verdict.
Washington July 2 The government will appeal the Harriman merger suit ruling that favored the circuit court in St Louis The Attorney General has directed A Beverance the government's special counsel to prepare the appeal and file as quickly as possible.
In PHCOS Texas on July 29 Leon Mare tines, a Mexican youth, was found guilty at 4 pm by a jury of murdering Mita Emion Browh at Seratona last Hsturiay. The death penalty was assessed. A large crowd attended the trial.
George King was held at police headquarters on a surety of the peace after an altercation with a man named Maxwell. King objected to Maxwell's attentions to a young party and reportedly threatened to kill him. Patrolman Figenhit escorted King to the station where his valet and captain warned that King would kill Maxwell if armed.
A late 19th or early 20th century classified notice advertises medical services by Z H Bramets and M D Saxclal focusing on operative and nonoperative surgery for women and children. It lists contact details and a Fort Wayne residence as the address with a 28215 post code and requests inquiries.
Allen county commissioners hear requests on saloon license renewals at the Fort Wayne fair grounds. W C T U leaders vow to challenge any liquor sale if state laws are violated, while Fort Wayne fair directors argue the event is not an agricultural fair and thus not bound by agricultural fair liquor restrictions. The hearing continues Tuesday as the public weighs in.
Local Catholic clergy and laity report Rev. Willem Merhan of St Patrick’s Catholic Church in Clevalant near He Iena Hospital in Charity Hospitals after a stroke causing paralysis and coma with hemorrhage. Attending Dr. Oalinghér notes serious condition while Father Mestahon and Rev. Somer F. Delaney coordinate rector duties at the Wayne diocese and Catholic Universe coverage continues.
Four month old child died and father and mother Mrs Metifeth were seriously hurt when an automobile four miles south of Terre Haute was struck by another vehicle. The driver and another occupant were trapped by a corn hedge and road embankment.
Eight room modern home available for rent on Columbia Avenue. McKinney Realty Co. advertises the property and lists the phone number 666 for inquiries. Canonical visitors return to Germany. Binters Gazella and Arnulf, canonicial visitors from the Poor Hauiwaida of Jesus Christ, departed for Germany after a month of visitation tours. They were joined by four sisters from the hospital in Usis try, traveling with the group to oversee the order’s work. Enrollment figures for the order in the United States and Europe are noted as approximate.
Fragments describe Father Heldmann lecturing at Monroeville and Collegeville on missionary experiences. An upcoming talk by Father Fieldmann is noted, along with parish plans and catechism topics in August. The text promotes Crest o 5c cigars within local church notices.
Adelehte year old son of Edward Ham merlin, 1420 Amwain street, was struck by a automobile driven by Wilbon Rinenart shortly before 9 a.m. He was injured and unconscious. doctors could not yet determine skull fracture. Rinehart stopped, helped, and explained the incident. witnesses corroborated his account.
London July 28. Interest grows in England over acquiring Sulgrave Manor Northamptonshire the ancestral home of George Washington as a memorial to the one hundred year peace. An American national committee for the celebration visited the manor and discussed forming an English committee to cooperate in the event.
Washington on July 2 reports the general arbitration treaty between the United States and Great Britain and the United States and France will be argued in Washington this week. After negotiation, a formal exchange between the governments will occur with Secretary Knox signing for the United States. Minor delays in finalizing exact wording have postponed final execution this week, Knox now pushing to complete readings for plenipotentiary exchange by next Wednesday.
Fragmented obituary items describe Carigon Oacar Cartoon aged about forty one, dying after an operation at home on Dotugind Avenue. Several survivors are listed with spouses and children, plus multiple funeral arrangements and cemetery burials. Other notices announce services for Mrs Blaine Beatries Ryan, Mrs Emma Glimnre, Mrs Anna Jona Wilho, Miss Lalinn Monwovk, and others with locations in Fort Wayne and nearby areas.
A July event at Cincinnati featured a hill climbing contest by the Cinatimat Automobile association led by H Wilcox. Drivers including Aitken and Joe Dawson tackled a steep grade on Stanley Ave in front of about 16,000 spectators.
Viterbo July 2 The trial of the Camorriste charged with the murder of Chiocenio and his wife has been adjourned until Tuesday after a brief evasion, with proceedings paused for today.
Berlin celebrates the near completion of a 38 year drainage and sewage project costing 45.5 million dollars. Since 1873 the city has grown from 369,000 to over 2.1 million residents, with 715 miles of iron and earthenware canals linking rainwater tubes to the Lower Spree and sewage farms. The program’s health impact includes a drop in typhus cases from 140 per 1000 in 1872 to 0.04 per 1000 in 1999. Night sanatoriums in the surrounding forests have been opened to aid workers, with three facilities already operating at Elchkamp, Schenhola, and Johannisthal, offering airier rest and early morning meals. Authorities plan more monasteries to cover every district.
A fragmented report details a chain of alleged crimes surrounding inventor T. Adams and partner Carey F. Manker, including a murdered spouse, a fugitive suspect, and a court battle over the dissolution of Stanford Oil Company. The piece notes sheriff actions, a governor’s requisition, and a federal circuit court extension of dissolution deadlines affecting banking and home assets.
A meeting of Northern State Basehall league directors proposed a four team circuit to include Marion Lafayette Huntington and Wabashin with Bluttton and Anternon withdrawing. Marion Wilde earned the pennant as Ramer played tag and the club will begin on Monday for a new flag season.
Kendallville, Ind July 4. Dr FO Pardy who returned home from Fort Wayne hospital improves nicely and travels with wife and son Film and Miss Tda Wiedla of South Bend to Allegan Mich to visit relatives. Mrs Henry Rump of Waterloo arrives for visit with Jacob Dike. Beeman leaves for vigil in New York. Miss Bertha Brainard visits friends in South Bend. Mr and Mrs Frante Lisle retire from Chicago after locomotor ataxia treatment. Ave W P Chutler returns to Goshen. Margaret Beckman hosts ninth birthday party with friends. Mr and Mrs Brive Tall and late Maughior Gladys of Chicago visit and stay with Mr and Mrs J A Jones.
A fragmented city note outlines Phil Koshtinger planning a short August 3 outing at Ningare Falls and Louis Baker taking a road position with the Arm after a recent trip. Mr Ora Belter travels home from 2den while Geaney aims for Chicago to counter Parisian influence in trade, amid unclear local details.
Lawrence B Stringer a Democratic senatorial candidate testified aboutLorimer election committees amid claims of corruption and impropriety Ed ward O Purnips a Chicago newspaper man testified Spring field during the debate Water former governor cited as authority for a 1908 article claiming Lorimer would win through Democrat Republican coalition
Ogden July 2. Harnes rep letting President Taft and the tariff board in checking wool and sheep industry data. He says sheep can be raised profitably with wool at 13 cents and lambs sold at 60 a head, totaling net receipts per head about 1.31. He cites average clip seven pounds at 13 cents, total receipts 3.31, urging improved business to reduce costs.
Peter Burckner, reportedly wanted in Lima for forgeries, was captured by Detective Ward Hall yesterday afternoon. Lima police were notified to collect their suspect. Burckner had been in the city since early May, linked to a junk dealer, with others including Davit Roach and Motter. Authorities reported additional local disturbances and minor arrests, including a janitor charge and a woman’s involvement with a dead child incident.
Police assign night duty to Patrolmen Brennan and Crawley as vagrants are ordered to work or depart. A man named Wheeler is noted for drawing support without visible means, while others receive pseeere orders to leave town or seek employment.
Columbia City July 29 The Odd Fellows Lodge of Laud held their annual picnic in a grove east of town. Lodges in Whitley county attended with delegates, and Roanoke and Huntington also were represented. Grand Secretary Lavés of Indianapolis spoke to the crowd, praised as an effective orator. Delegates from various lodges spoke, L. A. Luskenbill represented Columbia City. A model meal was served noon hours.
Indianapolis July 7 Thomas Backson, a prominent member of the Winowa Rent Serre, reportedly died under unclear circumstances at the capital. The report notes his status as one of eight comment members of the im in letter on Winowa, with details provided by General Neryour.
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