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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1903
Page
2
Plans are being perfected for the publication of a new democratic daily newspaper in Toledo to take the place of the Bee. The issue will be in the evening and it is said that $200,000 is in sight as a starter.
Indiana political figures face attention as Gen William Dudley, once a five blocks of five figure, admits paying $100 for services tied to a postal substation move in John W Stone’s drugstore. Stone complains of delays and additional costs. Dudley defends the payment as legitimate, while inspectors probe officials involved.
Indiana business notices reveal several incorporations and stock changes. WEW Incorporations in Indianapolis list directors Sereralal Seledty Habesger and others. Germiut Evangeliend St. Sohn's Church in Crownpoint forms trustees Gottlieb Bartholme and others. Mutual Of Gis company in Viteennes reports $10,000 capitalization. Hastings Industrial, a cheese and butter machinery maker, shows $100,000 stock with $10,000 in Indiana and Charles X. Thompson named superintendent. Indiana Screen and Manufacturing increases capital from 5,000 to 25,000. Lynch Writing company authorized for 5,000 capitalization with directors Jon Lynch and others. Michigan City Land Company shows 5,000 stock, first directors listed. Model Gas Engine in Aubur notes capital rise from 37,504 to 125,000, while Green Hi loa and Milling files notes of increase to 150,000.
Clara Wieh elan, a society editor for the Chicago Tribune, died after being crushed in an elevator in the Teluns building in AVCago, Michigan.
In Columbus Ohio on June 9 a meeting of the Irre of the Columbus diocese will name three Hikats Nom among whom a successor to former Bishop Monellar of the Car himbig diocese may be chosen. The three designate are Rev. M. M. Meara rector of St Anseph cathedral, Rev. James Hartley of Sterhenville, and Rev. Francia W. Howard assistant rector of St. Josephs cathedral Columbus. The titles will be forwarded to Me walionn.
Messrs Rawlins Lowe Creer Ball of Muskegon Michigan, representatives of the corporation seeking a rolling mill in Fort Wayne, arrived to begin preliminary work. They plan to plat the ground today and start erecting new buildings as rapidly as possible with factory management eager to proceed.
Relatives of Leon Czolgoz Cleveland, the assassin of President McKinley, will not be jailed during President Roosevelt's visit to Cleveland for the Ruth Hanna marriage. police keep Czolguz family under surveillance. two brothers were jailed in Los Angeles earlier for safety, with a large police detail at Union Station and twenty detectives in plain clothes guarding the president during his stay.
The Federation of American Zionists adjourned in Pittsburg after a brief session. A key resolution directs future action to aid oppressed Jews worldwide in addition to housing Jews in the United States. Delegates noted potential large Jewish immigration and the need to attract Jews to safer countries while avoiding harsh economic conditions.
Mayors of Axtbuth and War bag request joint inquiry into the Hederal Asphalt company. The firm left Maumeg avenue unfinished last fall and abandoned contracts in Auburn and Wabash, where asphalt proved worthless. Officials demand a thorough review of the material and the company before any more work or payments are approved.
The Moses Fowler chase case centers on appointing a guardian for Tad Fowler, a demented young multimillionaire. The court will likely commit him to Dr Albert Stern's sanitarium after the guardianship petition is heard, pending physicians' report on his mental state. The previous order transferring him to Indianapolis was suspended due to a report of regained equilibrium.
In St Paul Minnesota the supreme lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen began a biennial session at the state capital. Supreme Recorder Sackett reports total membership at end of 1902 as 451,510 with 49,860,415 paid to widows and orphans during the year and a death rate per thousand of 18.
A man named Albert Hubley was shot and mortally wounded in Kansas City after allegedly refusing to obey a command to halt. John Maloney, a member of Company A, Sixth United States Infantry, fired the fatal shot as martial law had been briefly in effect in the city.
Horace Mariotte appeals from a county court judgment in a pawn dispute with Wayne pawnbroker Marlot over household goods bought for Caroline Schiefer’s family. Testimony shows a rug and Bible were involved. a juried circuit court ruled in favor of Schiefer.
Recap of council actions includes a remonstrance against Leith street abandonment for streetcars, petitions from Pontiac Street residents and newspaper workers on lighting, and a debate over a street railway franchise. The Pontiac Street plan was amended to exclude Leith but preserve a divergence, with several council members signing the final report.
Senator Fleming secretary of the Fort Wayne Traction company and director Henry Pail attended the council meeting. Fleming stayed in the anteroom during the executive session and voiced disappointment at the result. He said the group sought limited changes to a single loop project, hoping it would benefit both the public and the traction company.
A garbled speech fragment discusses human nature, reciprocity, and the idea of power houses. The speaker remarks that he does not value those who claim to save enemies, expressing a cautious stance on tonight's action by the committee.
Report describes rising flood danger in Hawt St. Louly as embankment breaches wash crossings and hundreds of homes flood. Residents rush to build dikes on Broadway while panicked crowds monitor the ever-threatening waters.
In Topeka Kansas a special legislative session may be called tomorrow to pass flood relief bills. Twenty five lawmakers have replied they will serve without pay. Nearly $60 000 in relief funds exist and, with continuing aid, could spark a new start for North Topeka amid enormous property losses.
Governor Durbin announced the appointment of George W. Grosheider as the new Democratic member of the New Albany police board to succeed George Steinhauer, removed for refusing to resign. The Republican seat held by Edward McCulloch remains vacant with a likely appointment soon.
Pittsburg Virginia reports four men drowned in the Allegny river at dusk while boating with five others. The boat capsized below Ninth Street near a 16 to 18 feet current. Those who escaped attempted to save them, but the river carried away ALHEIY LUSK AUGUST TRANK JOSEPI FRANK and GEORGE ADAMS.
In Indianapolis inspectors report a county bid for ten steam driven machines at $7,300 with room for sixty operators, aiming to equip the entire county. Auditor Sherbick warns state law blocks tax reductions to county treasuries. Treasurer Lee objects to settlements without state share. Militia officers resignations trigger new elections and promotions in Franklin and Wayne towns. Harry Kepner promoted to second lieutenant in the Indianapolis county unit.
An order issued by Superintendent Talfe directs the destruction of blot machines now stored in the basement of the vollée 4Gtion. Blot machine keepers are to be served notice that all configured devices will face the same fate. Governor Durbin faces pressure from relatives of Ora Comenhiver and William Avelson regarding pending sentences.
An upcoming college gathering at Monmouth College features Senator Fairbanks as speaker with Sombay Kalebanks listed as private participant. The event occurs on the tenth of September in Prrehold, N Unt, with a week-long observance including a focus on The Mutation wins.
Fragmentary report shows New Jersey figures Gavarnon Mumks Sen Alteryan and Governor Durbin amid hints of an audit and a commission to review state programs. Details are garbled and names appear misspelled, with no clear outcome or dates.
A Louisville and Nashville passenger train bound from New Orleans to Cincinnati derailed on Malivangi hill, thirty miles from Louisville. Fireman John Keller died from scalds, thirteen others were hurt, including four Cincinnati clerks and three Indiana residents. Several cars were left wrecked. one passenger injured by a wheel through a smoker. Four physicians aided the injured at the scene.
World’s Fair Commission in Indianapolis reports show early progress on coordinating Indiana resources exhibits. The panel approves provisional appropriations to committees while awaiting definite needs, with a recommendation for a $10,100 appropriation to cover state wood resources and display expenses at the St Louis fair.
A Connecticut auction lists a sale of Anaconda stock with a high bid of 10,000 dollars. The buyer is Clay D. J. Ho Hroneon of New Haven, purchasing from C. J. Knox of Jolostowsty N. for 310,000.
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