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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1916
Page
7
Chief Lenz ordered police to halt all solicitation within the district this week. Ten universities were asked to stop work immediately, and professional ringers were warned. violators face action.
Police announce an extensive parking restriction across multiple streets to ease downtown congestion during the centennial celebration. No parking on Suttenfield Calhoun Hannestrea Creighton Lafarette Clinton Tabor Barr and adjacent blocks with strict enforcement and potential towing and fines. Mounted units will patrol and vehicles must parallel curb on permitted sides or be towed. Local owners must relocate cars before the deadline, or face prosecution.
A cluttered Sunday scene in Refenboin and West Mein ies, with drivers including Namnelnar It and I. Tao involved in rear end and tire incidents. Police report little vehicle damage, one windshield shattered, and urban traffic slight disruptions on Latevetter and West Harrison streets amid odd missteps and uncertain identities. Martin Gund notes a near miss near a tourney area as a streetcar incident is logged near 10% Columbia Avenue.
City officials urge residents to take precautions and secure valuables this week amid reports of thieves targeting homes. Police plan patrols and recommend using safes and locked doors to deter crime during the period.
War department seeks funding to train aviators and procure equipment for national aviation corps. $8,400 requested for purenas and related gear. officials discuss support and future aviation units under new plan.
Joe Schife, long a leading figure in New York Jewish affairs, declared a valedictory at the annual New York Jewish community convention. He denounced Jewish rulers and asserted he faced opposition for opposing the proposed American Jewish Congress. He warned of retaliation by co-religionists and claimed Jews in Russia and Poland bore responsibility for their oppression.
A spectacular waterfront blaze in San Francisco destroyed a new cargo pier and 506K longa of trelent unloaded yesterday from the Japanese steamer Shinya. No lives were lost. Estimated loss stands at $750,000.
A notice promotes nightly dancing at the Elks Cabaret for the week starting Monday with Franklin's Orchestra providing the entertainment each evening.
Dr. Frank Foster a well known South Bend physician was fatally injured when struck by a Chicago Shore and South Bend railway car near New Carlisle. He died in South Bend soon after rescue. He sustained multiple rib and arm injuries while returning from a call.
Fire early this morning caused extensive damage to the Grigor Repair department store in Busco with estimated losses ranging up to 8,000 dollars. An unknown handbag thief is suspected in a separateSouth Wayne vehicle incident and may have ties to the newspaper office return. The mass of unclear lines also mentions Max Kobre and a bank failure in New York with related indictments and a separate complaint about F. T. Cliflin company assets, but details are fragmented and unconfirmed.
Several thousand Arnel workers stood guard outside the 102 shed headquarters of the Manufacturers' Pro Vision association after reports of attempts to smuggle workers into the factory. It was announced that all 22,900 employed, locked out six weeks ago, would join picket lines tomorrow.
The Stevens Knight Eight Chassis will be displayed at the Exposition grounds during Centennial week, offering visitors a chance to view the noteworthy vehicle up close.
The weather report provides daily high and low temperatures for the past date, precipitation, and notable figures. It references the Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau data for the 24 hour period and notes temperatures and rainfall readings with figures for the month and year.
Local saloon operator George Cheriin known as Uncle George seeks renewal of his liquor license for continued operation in Mireyille road area. He asserts strict adherence to hours, claiming no violations since the law’s last amendment and plans to comply with commission requirements to avoid any action against his establishment.
A large crowd of about 20,000 attended a demonstration at Sheephead Bay honoring American heritage amid protests over sympathy with other nations. Speakers urged preparedness and America first, with a parade of floats depicting German, Austrian, and Irish revolutionary histories.
EH Mueller brother of Democratic sheriff candidate Billy Mueller is a former Fort Wayne resident now in Jackson Michigan. He represents Peninsular Portland Cement and is in town to promote a centennial souvenir shaped as a small sack. The outside features a Jones General emblem and inside is the poem To America by Morton G. Jimes, first printed in the Journal Gazette.
Chaos followed an ice jam on the Neukink river flooding Nome amid rising water. A dam failed downstream, threatening warehouses and settlements while rescue efforts and telephone reports describe the inundation. Washington reports Marines offered to San Domingo to bolster defenses amid regional turmoil. Hart funeral services scheduled for 2:30 at Menon Street.
Ossian Indiana July 4 reports a lively Epworth League gathering with readings music and refreshments for about twenty five guests. Several residents and visitors are named with news of visits weddings and household events across Ossian and nearby towns.
The Budapest and Zurich reports state presses urge restricting the Austrian Hungarian accord to a ten year term. Hungary seeks customs independence and own tariff policy while preferring mutual trade with Austria, and demands a more favorable reciprocal treaty excluding foreign nations from special concessions.
Indianapolis June 4 Large delegations of Evangelical Lutherans from Lafayette Andersonville Cicero Arcadia Columbia Peru Wayne and other Indiana towns attended a festival at the Evangelical Lutheran Orphan Home in Washington and Lagallie streets. Funds raised for the home exceeded last year’s total. Orphans and their guardians were addressed by G W Sehick of Concordia College Fort Wayne. A sermon by Rev H F Berger of Seymour opened the morning and music by a choir from Columbus accompanied services.
George Thais of Fort Wayne faces review by Indiana Board of Pardons as his 1914 Adams County conviction for performing an illegal operation on a woman leads to murder claims. Thain appealed to the supreme court after a lower court upheld the judgment. the board will hear arguments in Indianapolis.
TOKIO Japan has asked Great Britain to approve Viscount Chinda as an acc accessory to Marshal Inauye and return home. Chinda served as ambassador to Germany then transferred to Washington in January 38 19L& and has been active with anti alien land agitation in California. He recently conferred with Secretary of State Lansing on the immigration bill.
M Dinsen avenue morning trip to Lafayette for Purdue university renovation exercises. J Richard Dinnen is a member of this year's civil engineering graduating class. They will return home Thursday. Mr and Mrs George Fitzpanheim and daughter Clara are visiting from Toledo and Wanel, where they spent a week with relatives. The trip was made by motor.
Newville Ind June 4 Elmer Wyatt and wife visited Vicks villy QL AC the home of Manton Smoitt for an Aid society gathering with a potluck supper. A barn on Weight farm burned with $2,000 receipts later claimed. four cows killed by a storm and flames damaged machinery, proceeds partly donated to the local Mutual Insurance. Local residents and visitors noted in extended social and church notes, including weddings and community events.
Huntertown residents plan large turnout for a local event. Harold Walters returns from Angola to visit family. Mr and Mrs Vandy Meyers and son were weekend visitors. The mortuary funeral in Hayover Mich draws relatives. Royal neighbors hold memorial reviews at the Me church. Rev J ssrede presides over advisory service. Mrs Hea Warnock visits relatives in Ohio. Playd Meteemichk returns home from Fort Wayne. Mrs Cima Hollawater visits with H G Erwin family. Elly Drewtley of Kirkwood visits relatives. Mary Rundles visits Fort uk Faget and Traverse City. Ervin takes a new job in Tughine slaps. rest Monday noon.
In Atue township June 4 a farmer shot a $175 horse owned by J M Rice after it was startled and kicked another horse. Several residents and visitors are named in a long, fragmentary list of community events and travels, with mentions of church, school, and hospital visits across nearby towns.
Fragmented classified notices list numerous WANTED posts across food service, housekeeping, and general work. Entries seek cooks, waitresses, cleaners, a manicurist, and delivery help with hours and locations in Fort Wayne, Spring Beach, and other locales.
Fragmented classifieds announce wanted to buy homes by Fort Wayne readers, including secondhand furniture and frame packs. The page lists diverse items and local notices with partial names and addresses, plus social updates and a hospital return report.
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