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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1909
Page
3
Fort Wayne papers clash over track elevation and railroad issues. The Journal-Gazette criticizes the Evening News for biased coverage while defending efforts to eliminate grade crossings and improve street pavements amid local political tensions.
A flood of candidacy notices from Port Wayne names Edster Journal Gagnon and others as Democratic contenders for mayor. Entries stress primaries, voter will, and party allegiance with pledges to public utilities, city administration, and reform, mentioning several individuals and wards.
A rural accident report describes a boy crushed between a heavy siding barn door at a farm home. Authorities cite accidental strangulation as the cause as the boy, Lloyd Anderson, aged about two, lived with relatives. Earlier incidents and local remarks are noted, with limited readable details remaining from the damaged text.
Indiana rivers and lakes are praised for fishing potential with mentions of Adams, White, and Tippeconnocc counties. The piece notes diverse waters from Clear Lake in the northeast to numerous streams feeding the White and Eel rivers, highlighting protected habitats, public sentiment for stronger fishery laws, and growing enforcement to sustain sport fishing statewide.
Philadelphia May 31 strik breakers and motormen from other cities were brought in to break the strike of street car workers. Demonstrations occurred at barns with police and mounted units keeping order. Mayor Reyburn threatened to mobilize police and run suspended services. John J Murphy pledged union support and warned of a possible general strike ifTransit company fails to act by Friday. Saloons near closure as crowds dispersed and service resumed at reduced levels.
Washington May 31 An interesting event at the White House tomorrow will be the opening of the Yukon Alaska exposition at Seattle by President Taft. He will wear a gold key ornamented with gold nuggets from Alaska and will inspect the machinery at the exposition grounds. He will receive messages from the exposition officials and transmit one of good wishes. The ceremony will begin at 3 oclock in the afternoon.
For sale one 1 horsepower 500 volt DC motor in good condition offered as a bargain. Inquire at Journal Gazette office.
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