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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1913
Page
3
Speeding motorcyclists flood Fort Wayne streets endangering pedestrians. The Fort Wayne Police Department has a motor patrol wagon and a high powered motorcycle bought to enforce speed limits. The article calls for urgent action to curb dangerous driving to protect lives and urges motorists to heed traffic laws.
The notice explains speed limits and pedestrian crossing rules under a city ordinance. It urges drivers to stay to the right and pedestrians to cross at proper points, with parents teaching children to stay on sidewalks and heed approaching vehicles to prevent daily accidents.
William J. Calhoun, retiring US minister to China, lauds Chinese honesty and progress at the Willard. He emphasizes China's complex politics, evolving industry, and the impact of recognizing the Republic of China on national honor and relations with the United States.
Gustave Rogge announces another bid for the democratic nomination for councilman at large in Fort Wayne. He cites a taxpayer friendly record on council votes and leadership in the Machinists union. Rogge resides at 442 West DeWald Street.
To the Editor of the Journal Gazette Thomas Adams argues stores should close on Saturday evenings in summer to spare clerks overlong hours and unfair overtime. He notes shoppers on Saturday nights are often casual browsers and urges action by local merchants and the Woman's League to address the issue.
A flood of readers submit declarations announcing candidacy for Democratic nominating primaries in Fort Wayne. Names include William Howey Otto Koenig Gustav Boerger Charles Burr Frank Singrey Hiller Bullerman Jacob Agne Eugene Smith Michael Dalton Herman Korte Charles Freiburghr and others seeking councilman at large and ward posts.
The candidate, born and educated in the city, seeks the Democratic nomination for city clerk. He is noted as a prominent young figure in local politics with prior service as deputy sheriff under Sheriff Releholder and a period as acting chief deputy. The race promises to be competitive.
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