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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1903
Page
6
The flood crest reached by the Mississippi and Missouri rivers created widespread ruin around St Louis and East St Louis. Homes, farms, and rail lines were submerged as thousands were left homeless and rivers surged beyond prior records. Rescue efforts continued as crews battled strong currents to reach stranded residents and secure levees.
Pittsburg strike action by Builders' League ties up work as 95 000 men walk out. By week end the number of idle workers is expected to rise to about 110 000 as bricklayers masons and other trades join the stoppage. Wages are not at issue but contractors seek a settlement to end the general suspension of building activity.
In New York and New Jersey area yards from the Slaton land to the frail belonging to the New York Metal Trades Association, machinists walked out in a general strike. The action involves most shipbuilding firms and workers across Greater New York and New Jersey.
New York based business agent Samad Parks and Uridgemen were arrested today and held in jail amid an extortion case. Page mhye continues.
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The Supreme Lodge of Honor in St. Ba u reports total membership of 5800 and 2 percent legacies paid, with the treasurer’s cash receipts over 60,000 and a transfer from the general fund. The superior receiver from Manchester reports funds and the delegates elect Mrs. Jane Brakes of Home, NY as superior officer of honor.
The June term of the United States district court convenes in this city at 9 o'clock this morning. Officials expect a full docket with several criminal cases and two notable matters from Alaska and Valerica. Judge A He Andersen presides with Assistant Attorney M. Lair Tangue, U S Marshal 11, Clerk Noble Butler, and Deputy Marshals Syavoloy aiding in the session.
Thea Ou statis montis made in the Moses Baylor Chase tehul today by atturveys for Frederick Chase that De Albert Sterns of Todauanotis had examined the young man and that his condition was growing rapidly worse. He was in the verge of a vintont eet beste. Shenedee issued a verbal over te Dre Sterde to hake the yoong man toh MATT ah Tad hamanalis for care. De Sterne left his patient loft. Lo nid for tuctanipeda.
A Muskegon Muskegon editor reports a plan to build homes for new workers in Fort Wayne. Real estate men warn the city faces a housing shortage as mills expand. Builders seek buyers for cottages with three to five rooms near transit. Officials solicit methods to supply affordable lodging for arriving workers.
The case centers on an alleged assault at the home of Lassiter near Raasoke after a societal dispute with Smith. Smith sought damages for injuries and alleged alienation of his wife’s affections following the confrontation, with a settlement reached on the cost agreed at a platitude.
A blaze in Clair Michigan gutted a structure described as a hut with a black exterior, nearly level with total loss. Firefighters saved one shed and prevented greater damage, with losses estimated around 100 000 dollars. Authorities are investigating the cause.
A heavy storm and steady rain drenched northern and southern New England, quelling most forest fires that had burned across the region. The storm moves inland, with daylight expected to intensify the rain and bring relief to the area.
Mur Gulf directors engage Barry of Turlinnapolis to teach golf starting June 1 at Nis aveviewe. Collis from Sauntry elb of Indiapapolie also instructors at Bronch lek aprloas. Local players and county clubs see him as top coach. members to sign up with dates at C.D. THI.
Indianapolis June 8 The board of directors of the Indiana Retail Merchants association held a special meeting to consider extension plans and the organizer WR Moore’s report from South Bend. Present were N A Moore Robert Heller William H Legg Perry H Moore ML Clarke G Hitzeman Fred Myer and N Conk. The organizer’s report shows growth with local groups in eighty three cities and towns and over 2800 members and aims to cover nearly the entire state within a year.
Charles Bash appears set to win the school trusteeship as the Republican caucus pick, with 27 ballots tallied and Bash securing a majority. The process included discussion of gas and streetcar franchises, plus a new meter reader appointment at the water works.
Albert Overtoy and Arthur Grote were jailed after deputies seized a buggy they planned to sell for a low price. The pair had claimed purchase from City Carriage works ten weeks earlier for five dollars down and planned further payments. A damaged name pin and a Kipplinger buggy plate were found on the vehicle, identified by City Carriage works manager Ondenhoefer.
A colored man named Toby Jones allegedly assaulted Mrs. Smith in South Marion this morning. Police pursued him after shots were fired. a search party is in progress with potential lynching risk if caught.
June reports describe the monitor Nevada undergoing practice near the Capes when an explosion tore up a turret causing extensive damage. The ship returned to Old Point Comfort and the Navy Department was notified. Orders are expected directing the monitor to sail to a navy yard for repairs.
Mrs Mary Love Harrison widow of Fox Pregnant Harrison announced to Wayhat a count of Winesa her proposed trip to Tapya qraa indefinitely postponed.
In Indianapolis the natural gas supply was cut off at 8 o clock in the morning causing about 5,000 households to cook with old methods. Norton customers were served last week, and many had already arranged meals for the outage.
Pinkerton detectives report forgeries and frauds connected to the railroad protective bureau lead to three arrests in Indianapolis. Suspects include Michael S. Meyberg of Meyberg brokerage, James B. Finley of the Big Four railroad, and Samuel Guest, a clerk for broker L. Moseing.
Delegates gather at the New Claypool for state and national conventions. Dr. M. F. Baklwyn of Marion is elected president and Hawkins of Swaysea is named secretary. Technical papers are read as the annual session opens tomorrow morning.
Eastern Indiana millers call a June 17 meeting in Anderson to organize a millers association. A. Matin of Newcastle was elected committee chairman to solicit circulars and rally cooperation. The group seeks protection and collective action against long standing evils in the trade, aiming for improved conditions and fair practices rather than price hikes.
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