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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1900
Page
2
Fort Wayne issues a new directory with a population figure of 52 057. The text discusses the directory’s impact on merchants and property owners, noting growth, patronage, and the influence of the business community on the city’s character and finances.
Dr Dodge says pink eye is not a real contagion and railroads a myth in a crowded discussion. He cites observations from Gary and nearby areas noting symptoms common to many ailments and urges proper sterile care and professional diagnosis rather than panic.
A garbled report mentions Admiral Dewey and a party including Mrs. Dewey en route from Detroit to a destination. The text cites a ceremonial escort and a ceremonial passing through stations with various names and roles, though many words are unclear.
A detailed report outlines the setup for a Republican convention in Wilton with delegates from states including Connecticut New York Michigan Wisconsin Ohio and Rhode Island. It describes hotel arrangements seating plans press accommodations and the national committee offices as delegates gather for the quadrennial event.
Delegates from Delaware Georgia Virginia Rhode Island and other states gather for a Republican convention in a town near the river. Speakers from Maine and Pennsylvania join as sessions run late with parade amusements and public gatherings.
A garbled local report mentions a Fort Wayne man and several others amid various incidents. Names, places, and actions are fragmented, but the piece references injuries, employment ties to a railway, and a series of events involving a Walter Surfin and a man named Trent, with scattered mentions of Philippine connections and a local wedding.
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