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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1900
Page
2
A frail, garbled compilation from the Fort Wayne Weekly Edition covers editorials on national politics with Hearst, school leadership rumors, and a block of local civic notes. It mentions the New York Journal, post office delivery, and upcoming state conventions, plus data on Indiana school-age children and female enrollment, all in a scattered, OCR-like format.
A disputed public school shakeup centers on Dit Ale Felts and Dro Boswell amid calls to dismiss Professor Lane and study moves favoring a “stronger man.” Critics argue the plan harms schools, while supporters say it stabilizes administration and aligns with broader reform goals.
Fragmentary OCR reads The public be damned. The voice of the people is the voice of God, a phrase echoed in wartime rhetoric. The garbled text hints at a critique of press or public opinion and its power in society.
The text describes hostile sentiment toward schools and public inquiry. A dozen townspeople react with oblique hostility as officials pledge to safeguard order and public debate feared as a threat to authority. The piece conveys tension about education and civic scrutiny without clear incident.
A constituent disputes the merit of Professor Lane and questions his influence on students at Mer Wage Mah school. The writer urges evaluation of Lane and his teaching, arguing for tallying tuition and outcomes at the high school and college levels while defending or challenging his impact on graduates and the school’s reputation.
A garbled narrative questions whether Mr Pelts was removed from the principalship amid a brewing dispute about who should be superintendent. The text references statements by various figures, recalls past remarks, and ponders if removal from the principal position is being contemplated as tensions rise.
Attention Democrats announce Indianapolis State Convention with a new train via The Wabash. The notice lists sale of tickets for the convention and mentions schedules and arrival times, urging attendance and outlining travel arrangements.
Attendance is requested for this afternoons bicycle races at the mile track. Admission is ten cents with proceedings expected to attract local cycling enthusiasts and families alike.
Obituaries report the death of a resident identified as Wishiker or Mr Hwing with remains to be transported to Sherwood Maryland for interment. Funeral services are scheduled at the home on Cohunthin avenue with interment at Titdenwoud. Viewing hours listed at Fieldenen Kunerno and Sophia Spelnger services planned from residence 172 Wet Sunevian xtyett in the afternoon.
An imperfect clipping notes scattered names and events from yesterday. Mentions Mr As Lo Randall and Mr Fair White, Garba at the Arcade, and a family matter involving Mrs Michael Murphy tied to a May 14 event in Gale poland.
The Breen Medal contest held in Washington honors the winter event. Five contestants competed including WAV. OBrien and Alfred Is nerier, with Duper from Port Wayne winning the top prize. George W. ret and Bray Osi also placed among the finalists.
The report lists numerous travelers and locals staying at Wayne and Avellage hotels including Mr Milo Marval of Walnih and Mr GF Magy among others. Attendees include Patton of Joie Wis and Bre Avalatueed, with registrations noted at the Wayne and Avellage hotels.
An old newspaper fragment advertises a sprained ankle cure sold by a druggist. The garbled text mentions quick relief after trying medicines without success and references a location Warstiatdan, Va, with a dealer Deeley Jetro. The item reads like an incomplete patent remedy notice from a local shop.
Fragmented OCR text describes a theft involving nitroglycerin and a mystery at a Kapire Nitros plant. References to workers, safety concerns, and a suspect tense scene appear amid garbled names and locations, including a claim of a Panterrized Ice Cream shop at 140 Hart street.
Fragmented OCR lists various place names and figure fragments about Fort Wayne population. The readable items mention Senny Heard Hyates Ankcerstatt and other unclear localities, with no coherent numbers or dates. The text remains unreadable in key areas.
The advertisement outlines Wabash Home-Seekers excursions on June 7 and July 17 and August 7 and 21, 1900, offering round trip tickets at low rates to Arkansas, Wyoming, Washington, and other western territories. It notes a 21 day interval from issue with liberal get‑there-by provisions and other travel conditions. Thompson, Pass and Ticket Agent, Fort Wayne, is listed.
Fragmented notes describe a wave of discount perks and a manifesto by traders pushing trading stamps. Governor Roosevelt faces a measure to curb such schemes as discussions focus on premiums given to customers and implications for local commerce.
The court process notes disallowance in a barter case and names Maudreth and Prentinin, with Matilda Brartals referenced. It mentions an Edward Finan matter and a request to sell property, plus a requisition for supply funding and county auditor involvement. Discussion covers district boundaries, school concerns, and tax and expenditure issues, with licenses granted to George Smith and Elizabeth Wigha.
Fragmented copy reports Col. Weeer Hayes resigning amid controversy in Washington. The note mentions a president’s centenary action and a war department discharge order as part of the sequence. Details are illegible but indicate military personnel changes at the colonel level in early January.
Claims decades of use by millions of mothers for teething children, soothing the child calming gums and easing pain. Advertises as cure for wind colic and diarrhea with a price of twenty five cents per bottle.
Notice to taxpayers that the county board will conduct a review of property values on Monday the 18th at the courthouse under the authority of the county auditor. The meeting will allow property owners to present complaints and requests for adjustments to the assessed value and tax rates for the coming April tax levy.
A meeting at Nort Manchester involving a Dunkard congregation and local clergy discussed customs and religious issues. The author notes tensions within the movement and references attendees including Daniel Hava, a writing clerk, and local officials. The report captures a moment of protest and doctrinal debate amid a gathering at Veinaytvanto and Devilhalllales.
A garbled ad style notice touts health and exercise with products from a long list of makers. It mentions practical tools like grinders and shears and offers small item prices such as 25 cents, noting warranty or guarantee in a period newspaper tone.
A distorted item reports the transfer of a Wabash elevator from Ulmvi cam company to the Wabash rid vl oyas, with mentions of grain certificates and a partial settlement. Attorneys Gould and Russell are named, as are Shinghter & Can and Thompsons tennsel ny oghter & Con in relation to the deal and the alleged compromise involving the Lancashire? smith case.
A well known actress Della Fox is reported insane and confined to a New York asylum. The article cites Justice McAdunit and several associates as involved in the commitment, with references to witnesses and surrounding circumstances.
A garbled OCR passage mentions senator Barrety and a presidential applicant, with names Bart Wayne and Charles Shart among possible committee members. It references a university process, a forthcoming Tuesday appearance, and alleged comments by Waitin g, Quick of Brooklyn, and H W Wiley from the agriculture department.
A disjointed account describes census enumerators and clerks meeting at a government office. It notes tensions over personal questions on relationships, race, value, religion, and politics, with participants expressing unease about privacy. Some interviewees reveal personal details while others resist, amid confusion about the process and its aims.
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