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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1909
Page
6
In New York June the Rev Roosevelt party leader urged mission workers to increase efforts and predicted vast East Africa settlement by whites. Dr Lewis Seaman, returning from Lusitania voyage, dismissed dangers to Roosevelt and praised African hunting as safe and tame.
Baltimore June reports say battery makers and area workers at the Mount Clare and Riverside shops will likely join a strike within days. Twenty six strikers arrived and are quartered in a yard, while detectives guard the area, as both sides show firm positions over the piece work system. Company figures differ on machinists in the rail shops, with counts ranging from several hundred to over eight hundred, amid broader walkouts across multiple locations.
Bulletin from St Johns Newfoundland reports great anxiety among shipowners and relatives of about three hundred men aboard twenty sailing schooners missing after a severe storm. A hurricane center over Bona Vintabay region caused heavy seas and high winds, raising fears the schooners might be wrecked along reef inlets and harbors shoreward of the coast.
Whitley County Auditor regates saloon licenses in Columbia City after option election. Licenses transferred for Garber Gustinkart Spencer Rhoda Knoller Eberhard and Gleuckert canceled with pro rata rebates totaling 887.67 to each per expired terms. Grant Pence did not submit and will close by July 8 unless permitted to stay open.
Ellert H. Gil of United States Steel Corp explains a new wage scale policy at the American Sheet and Tinplate concerns. He says most plants operated open shop and that the wage scale will rise or stay fixed yearly, with no change after July 1. He notes unions faced discrimination and urges management to align with employees while avoiding wage disputes amid industry pressures.
A Fort Wayne Decatur wedding ties Mise Mary Fanchon Rice Severmen to Amos Yoder at the Rice home on Tenth Street. The ceremony was led by Rev. Sherman Powell with music by violinist Mr Lyons and a reception followed. The bride, a student in Fort Wayne, has taught music. the groom, Amos Yoder, is well regarded in the county and both families are noted in local circles.
Clayton E Dailey dies after long illness in Decatur aged 59 years 9 months 20 days. He was born August 1 1848 near Wistire, longtime resident of the city, married twice to Livana Neptune and Mary Wootruff, survived by widow, one daughter Annette, a sister Mrs Jennie Smith and brothers Nox and Will Dulles. Funeral Sunday at 2 from the Christian church with Rev F H Vernor officiating. burial Maplewood cemetery.
A regional debate centers on housing for families and children in Chicago area flats. Lawmakers push restrictions amid ongoing battles over occupancy rules, landlord powers, and state measures. Governor Deaneen hints at signing proposed changes after weeks of advocacy and opposition.
In Nashville district, a preacher’s son Edgar Secher is shot dead by 16 year old Jessica Meltherson after a quarrel. Elder Joseph McPherson, minister, reported the incident and Metharann is named among the youths. The event follows a fight weeks earlier. McPherson was confined by police for questioning.
Albion reporters note C B Guiley is acquitted of the murder charge in the Weight case tried at Wright's home near Rome City. The jury split was eleven for acquittal with one for guilt. A juror questioned retreat before striking, remarking on legal duty to retreat. The defendant, his mother, and sister returned to Kenrtallville.
The general assembly of The Isvargellent Farihetan Chien of the United Lorday moved to end further home mission efforts in South America. A plan was discussed with women’s group leaders and local native communities, citing concerns over missionary conduct and the scope of the campaign. Delegates from Layaville, Sprinkiinid, Naghiien, and others reported on related matters as part of the broader home mission program chaired by J. Young and Carlan K. Fenner with Dr. George Enders noted in York, Pa.
The article describes early photographs of baby Princess Juliana Loulme Emma Marie Wilhelmina of Holand, bore to Queen Wilhelmina at Apt 2, amid celebratory public response. It notes attendants and a joyful crowd, with gifts and displays of loyalty, reflecting hopes for Netherland independence and a sense of national pride.
Evansville, Tit Sime 4 reports renewed talks as committees are to be appointed to evaluate a settlement offer. The proposal would give a mediator authority to decide on strikes while talks with the company proceed. A veteran civil war veteran, age seventy, dies at his home in the city. funeral services set for 2 PM at MM I church led by Rev. J C Mirra.
Readable forecast notes a cloudy pattern with showers likely Saturday and Sunday. Winds shift from light to moderate westerly to northerly, with warmer temperatures expected in the south portion and notable changes in wind directions across the period.
In Valparaiso Indiana on June 4, a municipal report details county truancy prosecutions and court actions. It notes limited arrests, high dismissal rates, and efforts by officials to enforce the law while contrasting chronic absences with school intentions.
An evening meeting under the Federation of Labor auspices drew the largest attendance of the week in support of modern methods in public schools. The speaker advocated practical courses, manual training, and greater emphasis on book learning.
A bulletin from to day in Wis discusses public action on nature study and human relations, arguing for nature-based training in all schools. Prof Ayohis Wellyens and Prof Amblin illustrate with dramatic scenes and call for integrating natural studies into urban education. (Continued on page 2 column 4)
The Cuban martyr’s daughter, Ser oufieg Tula, reportedly married journalist John Tyrone Kelly after eloping in Washington. The ceremony followed a recent publicized union.
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