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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1906
Page
2
Historic reminiscence and mixed commentary fill a column as readers hear of Gen John C Now's death and ponder his impact. The piece weaves political figures, policy proposals, and a humorous anecdote about a Kansas telegraph exchange, creating a broad snapshot of public discourse and personal recollections.
The article discusses disputes over direct or popular vote nominations within the Democratic party, highlighting political boss opposition and concerns about cost and fairness. It notes the push to allow the people to choose candidates, the influence of rival factions, and the impact on offices from judges to legislators, including ballot and primary costs.
A crowded New York rally Saturday night featured Grover Cleveland and Parker's letters urging tariff reform. The speakers attacked protective tariffs as nation harming, linking graft and corporate influence to high costs for the people, while calling for a decisive reform effort in the current campaign.
A speech urges voters to oust the Republican Party after decades in power and embrace the Democratic Party. It decries corruption, wealth influence, and abuses by Republicans, calling for a peaceful revolution through the ballot to restore honest governance in Indiana. The speaker insists the era of reform must begin locally.
A fragmentary article argues the Republican party has long pushed for centralization, curtailing municipal powers and limiting local control. It cites Senator Hale and calls the national government tendency aggressive, warning against paternalistic overreach and renewed distrust of local self-rule.
The text argues against overbearing government interference and defends local autonomy. It cites distant telephones and police actions as examples of reckless power. It condemns actions by Governor Minky and calls for restraint to preserve citizens rights and welfare.
A fragmented polemic arguing democracy should shape wealth distribution. It contrasts egalitarian aims with merit based outcomes, debating whether wealth should reflect needs or birthright, and noting varied modern socialist and liberal viewpoints. The piece references key thinkers and social factions while questioning heredity versus achievement in wealth.
A late literary notice reviews the novel The Stigma and its author Mary Manning. It highlights the central tale of Mary Mannings friendship with a teacher and the emotional arcs between characters set against 19th century society. The critique notes decorative work and illustrations by Turner & Co and McChirg & Co but finds the narrative itself lacks novelty while offering strong character portrayals.
In Wincitestel Maryland Tina Annge Macey delivered a decision in a case charging David with intoxication without a license. The ruling restricts permits to one year and ties license validity to bond and auditor approval, making retail licensing a separate action that cannot be delayed beyond the rendition.
The passage surveys multiple novels and authors, noting moral conflict in a businessman choosing conscience over wealth, then shifts to reviews of works by The Burrows Beothers, McChery, Greenes, Anna Katharine Green, Mark Twain, Bret Harte and others. It highlights themes of race, citizenship, mystery resolution, and varied literary styles across titles and publishers.
A damaged OCR readout notes a new collection published by Metdare Pritts and Go. It highlights Mrs. Intent and her sketches of incidents and people, suggesting strong reader appeal and enjoyment at the exhibition site.
A garbled OCR fragment references a desk scene with names such as Wallice Fowlin and a patient in a medical setting. The text shows disjointed phrases about readers, magazines, and various characters, with no coherent narrative or clear outcome.
Loganport prisoner Tung Ain, questioned by Sheriff Youart and county officials, confessed to killing Frank McMillan in Ashe County North Carolina weeks ago. Ranks claimed self defense in a dispute over a payment. Journal-Gazette ad notices appear.
The Mexican consul in Texas states seven Mexicans and two American friends were killed at Cananea, while Mexican officials claim control remains intact and Governor Ysabial returned to Thermoillo. He notes the Mexican government will not censure Governor Lsubil for arming Americans in Cananea, as they were not American troops.
The Journal Gazette prints a terse reader inquiry about renomination for a local council seat in Abs county. Jesse Grice signs the note, questioning the need for certain items and a demand to secure needed things.
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