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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
5
An advertisement touts relief from skin diseases by washing with Oil of Widersteen Whymel and other ingredients from DB, BD Prescription Mitring. It promises near immediate relief from itch and pimples and claims a 35 cent bottle provides instant results at Dreser Drug.
Robert W. Watson vice president of Fort Wayne Northern Indiana Traction returned from New York stating that actual improvements to the traction system since the reorganiz ation will begin immediately. City lines will be inspected closely with new cars replacing present ones. Watson visits Bluffton and Lafay ette as he assumes leadership of the company amid vacancies in key posts.
Meg Hunter, 31 Dan il Hunter, one of northern Indiana s oldest Civil War veterans, died at 12 40 this morning on his birthday anniversary. Born in Wayne County Ohio, he moved to Wells County in 1847 and served in Captain Peter Studtaker s command of the 101st Regiment of Tacitum volunteers. Survived by four children and many grandchildren, funeral set for Friday at 10 a m at the granddaughter s home on West South street with burial at Fairview. Rev Clark Crawford to officiate.
A furious storm swept Cleveland and suburbs killing several, damaging churches and blocking lines after a lightning strike. Evhel Early and her brother David Longstreer drowned when their fishing boat capsized. bodies recovered as rescuers scour nearby lakes. In Blaine Arkansas Mayor A Wood died in the storm and two Allen men were injured. In Anderson Indiana farmer Mez Davis died when struck by a bolt while in his barn.
Attorney General Wickersham testifies before a House committee investigating the Justice Department. He asserts sweeping criminal prosecutions will be pursued under the anti trust decisions and that prison sentences may follow, amid emphasis on enforcement.
Washington May 21 Attorney General Wickersham testified before a house committee investigating indictments in the department of justice. He said he advised the United States Steel Corporation and several firms from 1900 to 1909, including Strong and Cadwalader, and that his share of a $26,000 fee went to the American Sugar Refining company. He discussed friar lands sales to the Philippines and noted Henry W Taft once served as special government attorney. He denied an agreement restraining government action and said wholesale prosecutions are contemplated following recent Supreme Court decisions.
May 31 report from Pitsburg Pennsylvania describes a violent storm with wind speeds around 4 miles per hour and heavy rain. Nine year old Ethel Makrauer was killed when wind hurled her against a doorway. George A Martin, president of Pittshurs Tube Company, was hospitalized with a fractured skull after being struck by debris. Across the state many oil field derricks were wrecked and widespread damage followed.
A sudden temperature drop followed a heavy rainy storm during the early morning hours. By 11 o'clock last night the air grew extremely chilly as straw hats and oxfords felt out of season. People retrieved heavier garments from closets and mothballs were removed from pockets. The weather turned dark and overcast.
Vera Cruz May 31 Gen Porfirio Diaz ends a long presidency by military rule as he and his family board a steamer bound for Spain. Soldiers guard the former leader, who warns that peace will demand his methods if unrest returns, while Diaz jr and most women stay behind.
Hartford City Indiana May 31 In a vain effort to save Glen Woolard a high school student from drowning, farmer William Williams leaped into a gravel pit pool. Both men disappeared and were later found dead after Woolard’s sister cried for help.
Police were called to the Goshen road home of David Spangler after a reported cutting affray. Spangler suffered a stab wound to the left arm and tile bruises to the head from a fight with his step-son Frank Butler, who fled and remains at large. Butler had previously been arrested for assault on Spangler and served fifteen days.
Bluffton Indiana reports Maude Burdy Craig Sullan has received a divorce decree in Portland from John Julian of Auburn. She had prior divorces and separations including Ad Craig and Br. Julian. Mrs. Julia ted her maiden home Maude Burdy. Also noted Decatur Fellows meeting inviting nominees to serve six months with Adam Weis Homer Knodle J Butler as officers.
BH M Shell of Port Wayne was sentenced to one year in federal prison at Leavenworth after pleading guilty to using the mails to defraud. Judge Anderson ordered the term and allowed Shell to return home to close business affairs until next Wednesday before reporting to serve the sentence.
Attention brother Moose and readers. A boxing carnival is set for tonight at the club with several matches announced. Fans urged to attend and support the event.
Obituary notices list Floyd J Ervin age sixteen of Washington township died Tuesday after a three week illness from rheumatism. Survived by parents J M and wife, sister Ethel, brother Glen and many relatives. Funeral Friday 10 AM at Walin Zl Lindemann. Lives of Daniel Lindemann, 5 years old, and Thaddena Hodge, two day old son, noted. Other deaths include Daniel Moore, 61, and Sophia Rodenbeck, 83, with multiple relatives named and services planned at local churches and cemeteries. Funeral notices for Fred W Robl Me and Esther McGinley appended with service times and burial details.
Angola May notes report residents visiting in Indianapolis and Coldwater while planning an August old settlers gathering with Senator Powers arranging attractions. Greenwood Bodley wins heating and plumbing contract for Perkins farm near Stroh as marriage licenses issued to Charles H. Anapaugh, 28, of Cleat Lake.
An OCR fragment describes a Tuesday game at Hamilton Park with players Irma, Hugh Brooks, Hartman, and Ruby Hartman among others. It mentions baserunning, jumping events, and insured play, but the text is garbled and lacks clear results or full names.
A special meeting of the Fort Wayne lodge of perfection has been called for Friday afternoon to confer grades from the 4th to 14th upon a special city class. Thirty five candidates are in the class. Thrice Potent Master William Geake will preside. ATTENTION BROTHER MOOSE Boxing carnival at club.
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