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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1905
Page
2
The St Louis Star and the St Louis Chronicle discuss gas supply economics, arguing for fair competition and cheaper gas for residents. They note a proposed plan by city administration to regulate rates and ensure access to manufactured gas, while questioning the current company’s franchise and market reach.
A chaotic political item from an irregular reprint shows confusion in editorial leadership and reporting. Named entities and places are garbled, but the piece references a city, a publication, and an editor in a tense political context. The fragment hints at internal disagreements affecting local coverage.
The article notes the organization of the Co operative Grocery Company 5, detailing its officers and base operations. It describes a members council, treasurer, secretary, and president guiding the grocery and supply store venture. The piece mentions location, membership, and the group's aim to run a competitive cooperative.
Voters in Terre Haute show strong support for municipal ownership with candidates for mayor and city council presenting signed platforms. The issue of dual ownership is questioned, while a majority backs municipal lighting and a water plant project as central city improvements.
The funeral of Tev. Tanminic Duehniig will be held Thursday with services starting at 10 o clock. Archbishop Mach of Mishawaka and Bishop Aerding will attend to pronounce absolution. Rev Mgr Rajners of Se Francia Seminary Milwaukee and Rev John of Alintington will speak in German and English. Vechtering of his city directs arrangements. A separate item notes Mrs Jennie M Conrad founding a new town in Indiana, Conrad, with plans for hotel, business buildings and homes.
In Shoals Indiana on a June day the body of 19 year old Ollie Yarbrough was found floating in a pond near her home by her father after she left earlier. The scene drew a Coffee Machine seller noted in a nearby ad.
Col J Levering Jones of Philadelphia is due tomorrow to discuss traction situations with Tocxl officials. The regular meeting of Bagh B.A. was held this evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Will Hir bang, 917 Gardenesl. Members and friends invited. A series of anti sectarian mission meetings begin June 7 at 708 West Washington street, continuing through June, with no distinction in religious worship.
An archival ad copy urges readers to try Haffner s Malt Bread when bread fails the taste test and promotes available hens and garments with a brief note on pervasive distribution and shop offerings in a period style newspaper ad.
Real estate transfers listed with names Jonn C Mellor as abstracter and properties on 12 East Barry and 3 Springield tp. transactions show undivided fractional interests and prices like 90607. Miscellaneous mentions include Livingston, Smith, and local merchants Greenwood and Green's Arcade Jeweler with unrelated advertising.
The Associated Press reports diplomats note no firm decision to end the war. Officials in Washington and Moscow urge restraint as Allies and Soviet representatives discuss possible terms while public statements emphasize cautious progress and a desire to avoid renewed hostilities.
A vague draft outlines a resolution opposing police interference while urging nonviolent civic action. The text mentions a stance against repression and hints at solidarity with ongoing revolutionary currents, though details are unclear.
Reported turmoil surrounds strike leaders trapped for over two hours as Wonttinvet from Mise Dae and others face arrest. Attorneys clashed over settlement terms with Mayer for the Wuplayers' association while stores on State Street resisted mediation. Albert Young, former Teamsters president, was arrested amid allegations connected to threats and a strike.
Reports say Emperor William remains noninterfering in Eastern affairs and would accept no foreign advice as discussions of peace with Russia quietly unfold. The Russian embassy notes Grand Duke Michael, brother of Emperor Nicholas, visited today, sparking speculation about royal diplomacy.
Washington peace talk reports from London and elsewhere describe attempts by Japanese and allied envoys to explore mediation. Diplomats in Paris St Petersburg and Tokyo show cautious interest, but no party predicts a likely breakthrough. Russia is viewed as likely to keep fighting while Britain signals no formal mediation move at present.
In St Petersburg government circles the appointment of General Trenoi as assistant minister broadens the emperor's reach. Since January 22, Petersburg sees the move as a step toward maintaining autocratic rule and shaping a Western European style limited monarchy.
In a sweeping ruling Judge Grosscup in the United States district court freed two laborers Bern a Kaillens and John He Donahue held in contempt for defying questions. The decision, described as extraordinary for its broad scope, drew attention for its potential widespread impact.
In Chicago during June rioting, gunfire erupted in an alley where guards protected a lumber wagon from Arthur Gourley Lumber Company. A crowd hurled missiles and a plank from a rear window narrowly missed a policeman. Reinforcements arrived as a nonunion teamster attempted to move to the lumber yard after unloading.
June dispatch from the Saseba naval hospital states chief surgeon reports Admiral Rojestvensky is progressing well. Temperature remains normal and brain edema shows no signs of pus. signs of minor thigh wound persist with a palm-sized swelling on the left.
An elderly vice president of the Teamsters' Union, sixty year old, was shot twice in the right leg Saturday night near Congress and Halsted. He was taken to a hospital from a relative’s home after undergoing surgery. Police reported another man, Policeman Smith, wounded in the same incident.
The report from St. Petersburg dated June 5 notes Russian journalists declare a revolution. The text mentions a steamship event in the Neva and celebrates continued resistance during six hours of reporting.
Mrs Abigail Pfeiffer wife of Charles Pfeiffer a longtime resident of Washington township Allen county died after prolonged illness at her home in Fort Wayne. Born February 22 1892 in Wayne County she moved with her family to Allen County as a child. She married Charles Pfeiffer November 21 1880 and helped run the family farm. Survived by seven children Georges Albert Brad Pfeiffer Theory Pfeiffer William Arbury Clara Pfeiffer and others with many grandchildren. Funeral services Wednesday at the residence and at Trinity Lutheran Church.
Miss Edith Menefee celebrated her birthday with friends at a gathering attended by Sinan Murrey Rebecca and Mary Menefet, with a list of attendees including Batlze Cook A Higa EB Shen Clithes Hallar and others. A Sunday wedding anniversary was observed at Mrs Edward Schroeder home in Wayne with a benediction by Ki Frauke. Mr Brant, age seventy eight, plans two more years of effort amid county news and local notices.
The store on Calhoun Street sells a variety of cure items including Sele sora Orangewood Sticks Gutlele Knives and Ble Rodenbeck. Located at 1414 Calhoun Street the shop markets a full line of grooming and medical aids.
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