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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
1
Wisconsin cut-over lands once stripped for pine lumber twenty years ago are now valuable for dairy farming and truck crops. The land supports cattle, dairy butter, potatoes, onions, and grain. second growth lowers clearing costs and boosts profits. The American Immigration Co markets these lands nationwide.
Amid continued claims of corruption and political pressure, discussions on government graft and the Panama purchase probe persist. Officials, including Hitchcock and McNamara, dispute findings while remarks on Americanism questions and court actions surface. A personal tribute ends the fragment.
The long trial of O F Gulley, charged with murdering his brother-in-law Edwin Wright at Rome City, drew a large crowd as testimony detailed the assault and ensuing struggle. Witnesses described the fight over a weapon, heart trouble claims, and the arrest at Wright’s home with varying accounts of who struck first and the weapon used. The defense noted Gulley’s good character while court proceedings and depositions from Missouri witnesses tested public opinion.
A Philadelphia style civic rally praised Peninsylvania city leaders for transforming the river and creek from open sewers and dumping grounds into clear water streams. Speakers condemned corruption, urged thorough reform, and highlighted improvements in sanitation and city infrastructure amid a large audience at the Majestic theater.
Finance committee reports civic improvement efforts in Harrisburg moved forward by a $5,000 fundraising drive led by Reynolds and guided by Mira Lloyd, with reports completed within six months. The campaign reorganized city government, secured bonds, and used public meetings and women’s civic club presentations to build support for water, sewer, and park projects, aiming for widespread municipal benefit.
Evansville business leaders reject the Central Labor Union offer to submit the streetcar dispute to the State Labor Commissioner for arbitration. Ike Hornbrook said the union would arbitrate but the traction company president insisted there was nothing to arbitrate. He added workers could return to service if there is a ride need, but no agreement was reached.
In Baltimore the situation grows critical as machinists unite with others across firms. Reports say fourteen workers are involved with pressure mounting on management. The hall and rail lines appear connected, with potential broad involvement across unions, raising questions about future actions.
Comumbia City Indiana June 2 Toninl Rupert well known farmer of Jefferson township Fealding there milan aouthy of Lud brake bid neck by falling plow from a load of hay Friday morning He was en route from his home to Reankeo when the wagon upset His neck was broken He leaves a widow and five children aged about sixty years
Bluffton, Ind. officials visited today to discuss a proposed Union Depot for the L. E. & W. and C. & C. railroads. The visit followed the recent downtown fire and amid concern over costs, Lake Erie Railway officials decided not to invest further in a depot at this time.
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