Fort Wayne Gazette notes 1900s political scene and events
The Nobia county Democrats plan a June 11 mass convention in Albion courthouse yard to nominate a county ticket and adopt a platform. A school field day at the driving park showcases disciplined youth. Lorimer resists resignation amid Senate pressure, seen as a test of accountability. Embalmed beef shipment aboard the Prairie recalled amid Cuba tensions.
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Albion
New Jersey
New York World
Professor Wilson
Tainted meat scandal and senateLorimer vote talk
A navy signed inspection declared a meat consignment filthy and diseased amid hearings where solicitor McCabe clashed with Nelson aides. The Philadelphia discovery aims to expose truth and amid Lorimer vote talk, Senator Gallinger comments on work hours and the steel trust influence.
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George P. McCabe
Wilson
Wiley
Nelson
Caneresaman
End of the coal strike sparks mixed public reaction
The anthracite strike ends with public funds likely flowing to operating companies while political debate continues over the burden on households heated by coal. The piece contrasts urban reliance on coal with rural use of wood fires, praising wood as economical and practical in cold seasons.
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Acrota
Minure
Mises Reuben Bag
Colege
Aswell
New York
New Jersey Election Reform Bans Voter Transport Vehicles
A historical note describes a reform aimed at ending voter transport by party wagons at primes. It highlights the burden on candidates from carriage hire and the duplication of travel as wagons of rival parties crowd the streets. It argues for a neutral vehicle to cover ground without partisan advantage.
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Oity
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Plece
Mona
Thought for To-Day on voting and reform ideas
A reflective piece discusses bringing polls to voters by mail or mobile voting cars, criticizes costly election practices, and ponders reform amid debates over federal meat inspection and the roles of the bureaus of chemistry and animal industry under Secretary Wilson. It notes public health concerns and administrative criticisms as part of ongoing debate.
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Squatters Opposed to Municipal Ownership of River Frontage
Questioning support among riverfront landowners for municipal ownership. Some private holders expanded riverbank by filing land, building on it, and fear condemnation could limit sale prices. Debate centers on whether this applies to all riverfront property owners or only some, as the Improvement Committee advances a municipal ownership plan.
Burglary tools found with Ohio Penitentiary guard
May 31 Columbus police investigation into Gustav Ohliien, a prison guard, accuses him of possessing burying tools used in numerous local robberies. An accomplice, John Semnitz, was shot by police while attempting to escape. The notice also mentions a real estate loan offer by Kuhne and Co. at 723 Court Street.
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Ohio Penitentiary
Gustav Ohliien
Ciary
Ohleich
Lrey
Jimmy
She Ang
John Semnitz
2Kraine
Kuhne and Co
Court Street
Realty Specialists Convene For Profit Paths
Specialists consult in realty matters with a focus on profit. The speaker notes fallibility varies by subject familiarity and invites cross expert input. C. C. Fredericks frames a conference as a source of ideas and guidance.
Contests Shuffle G O P Delegates in Indiana
In Lagrange Indiana May reports detail party rifts over the Twelfth and Sixth district delegate contests. Twelfth district contention waned as Taft forces shifted focus to the Sixth, backed by James Watson, aiming to influence national party alignment plus Roosevelt delegates at Chicago. A Fort Wayne tip blamed Judge Gilda for past grievances.
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Tronthia
Lagrange
Tinwa
Hinanita
Taft
Indiana
National Committee
Roosevelt
Chigar
Pontast
James Watson
Clarrie
New
Hampton's Magazine Suspends Publication and Seeks Dissolution
New York May. Hampton's magazine has halted issues and will not be sued. The company formed after the failed consolidation of Hampton's and the Columbian magazines ran out of funds to continue. Directors plan to dissolve. Speaker Champ Clark is among those who reportedly invested around $4,000.
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New York
Hag
Farlure
Hampton's
Columebian
Buckask
Champ Clark
Women Soldier Queen and Monument at Greensburg Cemetery
In Greensburg Indiana Mrs Elizabeth Winnern Ara Finnern of German descent fought beside her Civil War husband in Company D eighty fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. A monument marks their graves in South Park cemetery as an American flag fell when he died. Also notes on Simon's Lamp Shop opening and a Fort Wayne area shop event with many visitors.
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Ind
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Elizabeth Winnern
Finnern
Ohio Voluunteer
Genie
Ossian Memorial Day Honors New Soldiers Monument
Memorial Day activities in Ossian Michigan centered on Oak Lawn cemetery dedication of the new soldiers monument and presentation of a new flag to the G A R post. A long parade followed with veterans, Spanish American War soldiers, and local groups, then the flag was raised amid a flag shower while songs and prayers marked the ceremonies. Local residents and visitors, including families from Bluffton and Warren, gathering for the day, with many accounts of accompanying visits and social events connected to the celebration.
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Mich
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G. A. RL
New Moneument
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Maren
P. Hand
Wiliam Swath
Tadiang OQ
A. KR
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Wahab
A. J. ‘Taylor
Capt. Wathen
Indianapolis
E. H. Roe
M. N. Newman
E. L. Jones
Warren
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