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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1912
Page
2
A compressed report notes a surge in democratic activity as representatives of the movement step forward. The language highlights renewed energy and a push toward public participation, signaling a shift in governance and civic engagement.
Last night's gathering at Prin ss featured Governor Marshall Hon Samuel Ralston and Congressman Cyrus Clie as speakers launching the party's future. The crowd's enthusiasm underscored firm belief in the party's prospects, amid rising coffee and other prices blamed on wage increases and labor demands.
Governor Marshall urged personal duty in a speech at Princess rink. He argued government rests on responsible citizens, not on money or industry, and called for a republic era focus on the individual elector and patriotic ideals in peace and war. He criticized partisan prints and urged humane, lawful treatment and renewed civic conscience.
The slate lists Governor Samuel M. Ralston from Lebanon and Lieutenant Governor W. P. ONeill from Mishawaka along with secretary of state Lew G. Ellinghars. auditor William H. OBrien. treasurer William B. Vellmer. attorney general Thomas M. Honan. superintendent Charles A. Greathouse. state statistician Thomas W. Grolgy. reporter Philip Zaercher. Supreme Court justices John W. Spencer and Richard K. Erwin to occupy districts. Appellate Judge Joseph H. Shea.
Irreverent primary results spark concerns Govornor argues moneyed influence taints elections and accuses old caucus secrecy. Reports detail a Washington dispute between editors over Archbald hearing and press bravado, noting editors face hostility yet rely on wit over flame.
A reflective piece on joy through the day and hopes for the future. It contrasts public perception of newspaper men with the inner temperament of seasoned journalists. The text notes neurasthenic youths and praises the philosophical temper of reporters who bear worry for others.
A critical attack on Roosevelt’s anti boss rule stance highlights Rockefeller Carnegie Morgan Perkins and other magnates as the true forces profiting from tariff and railroad rebates. The piece argues the real danger to the republic is the concentration of wealth and inflated prices paid by common people under a system run by multi millionaire trusts.
A dated plea imagines Fort Wayne as a summer resort for interurban travelers within four city blocks of the business district. The piece notes three rivers touching the city, proposes municipal ownership and improvement, and suggests river frontage as the key to attracting crowds each season. A short ad promotes Foley Kidney Pills from Dr. N. Pharmacy, touting instant relief for kidney troubles.
Warsaw June reports show residents visiting relatives in Dayton Fort Wayne and Cincinnati. Miss Kathryn Denton traveled to Cincinnati while Witt Leahy returned from a visit to Warsaw. Local families hosted guests from Fort Wayne Dayton and Kingman Kansas. Parishioners attended revival services in nearby towns and several residents planned trips to New York and other eastern cities.
Joseph Whitehead 79 died at 2 a m at his daughter Mrs William Swing’s home after an eight year heart trouble. A native of Butler county Ohio he lived here ten years. His wife Miss Jane DeArmand died four years ago. Survived by two children Mrs Swing and John Whitehead of near Ganava and three sisters. Funeral Sunday 9 a m at United Brethren church Rivare with burial Mt Tabor cemetery.
Kendallville recounts a June 7 gathering where Modern Woodmen of America and Royal Neighbors met for a program of games and refreshments. The report mentions Miss Louise Morrell visiting family in West Williams Street and several residents traveling for library district meetings, farm summers, and visits to Goshen and Toledo. A public notice notes Foley Kidney Pills ad claims by a local patient.
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