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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1907
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text discusses weather, politics, and corruption. Mentions names like Wagnerantia and Teller, references to currency policy, a Florida district court case, and a Louisiana Lottery successor. Presents opinions on public virtue, law, and accountability with scattered facts and figures.
The report describes a spring car incident where several riders and horses collided during a race. Injured participants included Georges, Helen Porter, and others as crews rushed to assist and transport them for medical care.
Reported melee at the Bass Works yard follows a strike clash between breakers and workers. Edward Schroeder faced assault accusations and was released on bond amid rival claims from strike leaders and labor supporters. investigators say multiple parties exchanged blows near the Belnender foundry as tensions rose.
A June White House conference on trust prosecutions included President Roosevelt and 15 officials such as Secretary Ston, Secretary Taft, Attorney General Bonaparte, and Frank Kellogg. Discussions covered Harriman railroad merger, the coal-carrying Harvester trust, and plans tied to the president’s summer schedule. The session adjourned after lengthy deliberations with statements expected on the subject.
Secretary Loeb at midnight described an undeclared conference held to discuss the investigations by the Interstate Commerce Commission. He noted the commission has not yet formed its report and that all discussions were preliminary.
Murdocks reach accord with the South end and Chicago railroad company to transfer freight and passenger services to the Alp line at Chiayxlnt. The agreement includes full completion of the transfer by today with openings of the frat atre of Alp line rack noted. Tickets for the frat party range from $1 to $1.
Eagles urged to attend at 7 15 Sunday morning at the Wabash depot for the funeral of Brother Colum bus Croy in Woodburn Indiana J W Eggeman president and Charles Rulo secretary announce the service plus a Robison Park concert by Brooke and his Chicago Marling band with Miss Gree Carbon as soloist and Urooke WIL arranging a popular program for theater lovers next week features Jackson Frosily and a large vaudeville act from the Great Wallace circus earlier performances drew large crowds.
A dispute over a ward enumeration in Terre Haute, Indiana, involves Fraser A. Cohen and state Superintendent of public instruction Cotton. Reports claim undercounting and padding prompted a reenumeration ordered by Cotton who plans a personal investigation if official word remains unavailable.
Wheat crops in Nebraska and surrounding areas show mixed signals with slight improvements in some districts. Reports indicate earlier May conditions and harvest expectations vary, with portions of Texas and Oklahoma awaiting better yields while overall crop prospects remain cautious amid uneven winter wheat performance. Counties and dates are variably cited in dispatches from milling correspondents.
In Lima Ohio the Port Wayne division of the Lima and Tolada road was appraised today at 32 70 per mile an advance of four hundred. Voters seemed intent on pushing the valuation to three thousand, the highest valuation in the region for a road judged by its construction as an exceptional project with further increases noted.
Twenty six St Louis wholesale butter, cream, and cheese dealers form an association to centralize supply in the Se Laity puri key and Le Teguins prizes, aiming to limit market dictation. Breckman serves as president with G Schlueter as secretary-treasurer.
All day and to night, corn er of Clinton and Columbia streets, TOMBAKER'S.
In Decatur Indiana on June 7, Mayor Caffee set up committees for the big Eagles celebration planned for Tuesday July 16 with about 1,000 Eagles expected. D. C. Ontifeo selected chairs for arrangements including vocal music, refreshments, and diplomas, while the county school commencement will be held June 22 in the city with eighth graders receiving county diplomas. The event involves local civic figures and funding plans, plus pipeline and property issues and a football game against Portland Shiggers next Tuesday.
The Mymaith Congregational Church marks the first anniversary of Pastor Rev H T Seu with Sunday morning sermon A Forward Movement and evening talk Where Shall We Drain the Line The day includes annual children’s day services on June 11 plus a planned week of events June 16 and 23 featuring Dr Sell, choir, and a Cantata of Quem Esmer in two parts.
Local eatery promotes a seafood specials menu including soft shell crabs live lobsters frog legs spring chicken and squail mushrooms featured for patrons seeking varied sea fare and fresh offerings.
Police court yesterday disposed of cases including Joseph Brown for drinking and indecent conduct with a $5 fine. George Bailey received a city leaving order after a drinking offense. James Chapman was fined $1 for drinking. James Pitzgerald was warned to leave the city after a drunken offense.
Mrs. Widelming Hecker known as Mrs Meeker aged eighty four died at home on Great Ferry Street Fort Wayne after a gradual decline from a cold. Born November 27 1822 in Karla trunn Prussia she married Christian Seeker in 1848 and became a leading figure in Fort Wayne society. Survived by five daughters two sons fourteen grandchildren and one great grandchild with a brother J M Boellinger of Chicago. Funeral plans to be announced.
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