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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1902

Page

5

Double tragedy near Rushville ends in double death

Rushville area reports a double tragedy as Oliver Cameron, a wealthy retired farmer aged about seventy, and his wife’s protector were found dead after an armed intruder demanded entry. The assailant fired, triggering a gunfight that left Oliver Cameron fatally wounded and his son Fred Cameron and others injured. Cameron’s son and the intruder exchanged shots, leaving a scene of violence near the Cameron property twelve miles northeast of Muskehe. The Garner family, long established in Rushville, are tied to the incident from local memory.

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Synod Eyes Erection Of Central Heating Plant Here

Synod discusses building a centralized heating plant in Fort Wayne with debates on location, funding, and board actions. The plan involves multiple officials and a likely three year project timeline, amid discussions on roles and salary adjustments for the general agent.

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Franchise Amended As City Council Debates Approval

City council committee of the whole reports the interurban franchise with amendments offering seven lights for 25 cents and a modified route. Debate centers on consolidation with Fort Wayne Traction, salary increases, and terms for street and track access amid ongoing adjourned-session plans.

Plemigg Fort Wayne Traction Company Ant Aldine Chattee Ian Peliee Nyligemens Diy Herman Sreninton Hrman Mrekwity Wil Alent Minny Hamilton Aery Oslyead Hoillon Lergool Chloe Honey Hilbresht MIR Mateter Beartik of Public Works Fort. Wayne "Traction Company Fraichisa Board of Public Safety College Street Pati Hoses Ron Messrs. Grenn Mr. Mosey Ehrman Boner Uni Whemlingens Eheim Saat Fleming Stutchet Sordetot Port Wayne Treen Company Sind Tot Uhather Tte Coumittes Les Whither Thiter Ihis

Relic Found in Trunk of Former Fort Wayne Woman

A garbled late 19th or early 20th century clipping reports a relic found in a trunk linked to a Fort Wayne woman. It mentions Thanhouser era figures, a German origin, and a coronation, with lingering references to Mrs Thanhouser and local residents. The text is highly fragmented but centers on a discovered relic and its connections to notable names and events.

FT Wayne

Boers In Good Humor Amid Small British Encounters

Describes orderly Boer civilians and British troops in Pretoria amid tensions. Servants and locals show restraint while soldiers share coffee and tobacco with noncombatants. Menacing banners fade as both sides maintain calm, with a rumor of loyalty and resolve among Amerigans.

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Concert Draws Large Crowd With Marine Band

A big crowd enjoys a concert with Theetheert leading. The event features a mix of sea shanties and popular tunes performed aboard a ship. Performers receive warm applause as the audience responds to the maritime program and lively melodies.

Tornado Toll in Western Minnesota and South Dakota

A violent tornado swept across western Minnesota and nearby areas causing extensive destruction. Reports indicate ten people killed, numerous homes demolished, farms ruined, and crops damaged. Widespread damage to churches, businesses, and utilities disrupted life as responders searched for missing residents and assessed the aftermath.

Night of chaos hits Petioiy Minnesota town

A violent outbreak swept through Becker county leaving multiple dead and injured. Names of the victims are listed with several horses killed and stock losses rising as fire and destruction spread. Police reported one person may die and the assailant remains at large as rescue crews sort through the devastation.

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Arkansas Democrats nominate Clarke for senator and Davis for governor

The Arkansas Democratic state convention endorsed James P. Clarke for United States senator and Jeff Davis for governor. The meeting elected temporary and permanent officers, adopted a platform pledging to oppose trusts and promote competition, and set the March 29 election as the key next step.

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Mayor Tom L Johnson Opens Ohio Dem State Convention

A fragmented report describes Mayor Tom L Johnson opening the Ohio Democratic State Convention. It notes names such as W. H Tomlinson and other officials, a temporary chair, and the convention's tone reflecting Johnson's preferences for a concise, sympathetic gathering.

Tom L. Johnson

Judge Stevenson Wifes Big Suit In Court

Fragmented OCR reads about Judge Stevenson and a major suit. Names and details are garbled with multiple misspellings and stray phrases. The readable bits suggest a court case involving Stevenson and parties like Mur Mackie Wy, with mentions of contacts and proceedings.

Three Gent Fares At Muncie In Transit Proposal

A fragmented item notes a transit fare proposal in Muncie involving multiple companies and routes. It mentions charges for rides from suburbs to downtown and hints at council or civic consideration. Names and places appear garbled but point to a local municipal transit discussion.

ENGINEER AND FIREMAN DIE IN TRAIN COLLISION NEAR MACON

A freight and passenger train collision near Macon left engineer Calley and fireman dead. Passengers were injured including Mrs Yashinski and Mrs Nichols. several others escaped with varying injuries as debris and twisted cars littered the scene three miles north of Macon. Authorities reported a tangled wreck and blame split between the two crews amid dense smoke and shattered ore.

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