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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1906
Page
2
A U S department bulletin shows United States commerce with Japan dominates its region. In the last fiscal year exports to Japan reached over 56 million dollars, while total trade with the country reached approximately 106 million. Imports rose from about 27.5 million in 1895 to around 52 million in 1900.
The county central committee formed an excellent new organization praised for unity and effective leadership. Edward Hoffman chairs a vigorous, representative body with Towle Schroeder and Franke Belot guiding finances and operations. Delegates acted with independence, contrasting with Republican machine control at their state convention.
An Ohio grand jury indicts nineteen bridge companies and agents amid allegations of a nationwide bridge trust. Indiana Attorney General Wade Ellis plans actions against Indiana firms tied to the pool, citing documents showing looting of county treasuries and corruption.
The Iowa convention endorses William J. Bryan leadership and a reform platform favoring people over classes, local self government, honest administration, and economy. It denounces protective tariffs and Republican waste, credits Democrats for ten years of missteps, and nominates an able, public-spirited slate assured to serve the people without entrenched interests.
Indiana reporters detail a widespread bridge company loot scheme still active in Ohio and Indiana. The Ohio Attorney General and prosecutors are pressed to act as signs, letters, and schedules link company leaders to hold ups and kickbacks. Investigations expand across fifteen Ohio firms with thirteen courts hearing actions.
The piece discusses Republican party dynamics with potential candidates for the circuit court judge seat. It notes varied support for Antoboy IT, Vesey, Drot, Robertson, and Logan, and mentions William J. Lanager entering the race for auditor. It cites sentiment among party members and perceived influence of financial interests and Daily News stances.
Police report a string of incidents including a man jailed for drunkenness, others arrested for alleged assaults and loitering, and a mysterious stranger seen near McCulloch park scaring children. A 14 year old, Edward Mahan, vanished from 251 in Warsaw street after being seen fishing in Spy Run. A watch and chain were stolen from Carl Kaiser at 331h Hneh street. A suspect named Charles Leown, living at Bluffton, was picked up after police found a gun in his possession with a gunshot wound.
Robison Park theatre opens with Tom Bek's "hyperol gus loop" led by Miss Lillian Chick and acts Meta land and Murray singing and talking, Edward LadZelle wire artist and juggler, Inger Soll and Stark in a refined musical sketch, the Delacera singers and dancers, and a hinatoscope feature "Rip Van Winkle's Dream."
A fragmentary, era flavored text hints at a lost or stray subject with golden hair and blue eyes. Names appear obscured by garbled OCR while references to fate, suspense, and a person named Edward L. Underwood surface amid a cryptic memorial voice.
Foreign workers and locals clashed last night in the Rolling Mills area. About a dozen men fought with knives clubs and beer bottles, injuring John Matty and Matti Janos. Police rushed to the scene, detaining no one as assailants escaped.
The article notes thousands of recipients preparing answers as about 200 officials and employees are due before a social committee within a fortnight. An extraordinary session chaired by C Patterson and others decided sworn testimony will be required from any officer or employee, signaling intensified inquiry across Pennsylvania lines.
A string of deaths in Indianapolis includes a young woman killed by a Big Four train on Davidson street, eight year old Julius Boheimer drowning in the White River, and Harris Applebaum found dead in bed on Massachusetts avenue. Coroner Henry Tulwiler and Deputy Coroner Robertson note an abnormal spike in deaths in recent days as investigators work around the clock.
In Indianapolis, 356 striking machinists gathered at the union hall to discuss Judge A. B. Anderson’s Saturday injunction barring picketing of machine shops and the chances of a permanent ruling when the case goes to trial June 16. Fears of arrest linger as employers seek a lasting injunction.
Union members state they remain law abiding as authorities refrain from action. A meeting is planned for tomorrow morning to discuss the situation arising from the restraining order and its impact on the factories involved.
Terre Haute Ind June 10 About 90 per cent of the coal mines of Indiana will resume work to morrow after ten weeks idle A few mines were reported at work Saturday Tomorrow will be devoted to getting coal ready and it is probable that about 75 per cent of normal output will be loaded Tuesday.
John W. Hayden and John C. Hazelet announce candidacies for Allen County clerk, contingent on the Republican nominating convention. New Mayen Ind June 8. Journal-Gazette Want Ads note ads deliver results.
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