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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1903
Page
2
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette predicts Republican success will trigger two possible tax hikes in city treasury funding. It argues the Republican ticket voters will bear the cost via ax levy or water rate increases, as taxpayers endure the May landslide blame. The piece critiques local officials and notes a shift in responsibility.
Fort Wayne trustees face pressure over a 12000 loan while projecting 70000 to 76000 in revenue for upcoming months. Critics warn extended expansions will require higher taxes, while supporters praise past improvements and insist finances remain prudent. The paper defends the Democratic era and questions Republican critiques, noting substantial plant value and minimal debt.
A controversial opinion to the secretary of war concerning the new militia law and its funding eyed for federal escalation. The discussion focused on the expansion of money for militia construction and potential transfer of authority from central to federal control.
The Hon. H E Mores announces the suspension of the Indianapolis Morning Globe and that the Indianapolis Gate will cease under the Sentinel Co. The Sentinel will publish daily and weekly editions with an evening version for mail subscribers. The move aims to boost circulation and political influence while denying ownership changes.
The Sentinel notes the evening edition was established, yielding greater gains than losses and resulting in a satisfactory net outcome for the paper's operations.
Political chatter centers on Judge W L Benfield as a potential candidate for Congress in the Twelfth district next year. He is praised for ability though uncertainty remains about his willingness to seek the nomination under current favorable conditions.
George Gillespie of Fort Wayne Mendy reports Western Engineering drills 4 feet to reach the Trenton rock site. The well now sits 384 feet in the sand and 2,750 feet deep overall with traces found at 24 feet. No gas yet. The firm holds few leases near the area and aims for a thorough test to determine profitability. if nothing develops by reaching the Trenton bottom, all leases may be abandoned.
A federal grand jury in Columbus returns indictments against John A. Cobb of Bainbridge Ohio W H L Miller B B Struble and G W J Waltz of Newark Ohio for alleged fraudulent land deals. Additional defendants face similar charges as US inspectors and witnesses recount widespread swindles across multiple states and large tracts of timber land tied to deeds and papers.
The regular meeting led by Mayor Sprott discussed a petition by J H Roberts for an electric interurban line from Port Wayne to Jackson. The proposed path includes Rebison park, Huntertown, Garrett, Auburn, Waterloo, Ashley, Steuben county, Easley avenue, Van Buren street, Nicholas, Jackson, North street, and Waterloo road with a spur to Lake Shore depot. Work promised within a year and operation by December 31, 1904. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets advertised for appetite and digestion relief.
A shed at 208 South Columbia Street in the downtown district burned last evening, destroyed with its contents including old lumber and rubble. The fire, near the Journal Gazette office, caused heat damage to three upper windows. firefighters contained the blaze quickly with no other damage reported.
Baltimore postal workers and two married men were arrested at the post office in a $8,000 theft probe. Upton, a Baltimorean with thirteen years in the service, asked to be examined by a Baltimore commissioner. Investigators then took him there. officials would not confirm Machen’s involvement. Bristow offered no comment on action regarding Baltimore contractor G. S. Smith, stating he has not been arrested and no decision on future steps. The arrests end the present phase of the case.
Mr George C Warren assistant manager of McVickers theatre Chicago and special representative of the David TJ productions is in the city. His mission is to pressure the Jemale Stoele company at the Temple theatre for allegedly infringing Mr Litt rights to the Kentucky place. He says he will file suit today for damages against the management.
The Rev. Samuel Snyder of the Reformed Church, recently from Japan, preached to Zion Classis at Salem church on foreign missions. His German delivery was lively and instructive, aimed at stimulating mission interest. The classis held routine business and planned a union service tomorrow led by Totine’s church.
A mass meeting in Washington attended by about 1200 delegates from across Washington denounced atrocities against Jews in Kishinev and neighboring areas. Speakers urged U.S. influence on Russia to stop persecution and protect Jewish residents, with resolutions calling for fair treatment and redress. The gathering, chaired by James Tanner, featured letters from prominent figures and praise for Grover Cleveland’s stance.
J M Beck Jewelry and Kodaks at 917 Calhoun Street announces complete stock of cameras and photo supplies. Developing and finishing department staffed by experienced men. prices kept reasonable.
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