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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1910
Page
2
A Fort Wayne newspaper column rails against sensational editors and political overreach. It discusses trust in public works, tuberculosis research funds, and a memorial to civic progress while criticizing national press figures and urging honest governance.
Mn Brackenridge has long contributed to the city’s life through civic affairs and institutions. He is described as courtly, genial, polished, and a living factor in the municipality, embodying the highest type of American citizenship and leaving a severance of vital ties with his departure.
A tainted draft from Wisconsin Republicans shows Taft hailing standpatter supporters while denouncing the line of reformers. The platform lauds Taft administration’s steps toward tariff restraint and progressive pledges, despite party rifts.
The passage laments retaliation against private gain, noting the erosion of equal standards for citizens. It argues that public conscience guides a free republic and condemns neglect of individual welfare while warning against a drifting, punitive government.
Senator Beveridge urged the Toledo Toledo Wayne Chicago canal survey as a national boon. He argued a southern and central western population of about twenty million would gain seaborne access via a water route, opposing standpatters and stressing cost and congestion, with a $10,000 appropriation proposed for the survey.
A letter from Edlor Journal-Gazetta discusses laws on fishing with hooks and lines in Indiana. It criticizes proposed measures by the League of Alien County Specviamen, notes Governor Maren’s response, and urges lawmakers to preserve broad fishing restrictions benefiting the public rather than a few interests.
Aqua policy sparks farmer action in Washington. farmers seek fishing rights and a seat on the state fish commission. The piece notes Farmers' League support and a candidate for the office if legislators approve their stance on access and regulation.
Letters from Fort Wayne readers defend restocking and license funds while farmers accuse the sportsmen league of exploiting the poor. They call to dissolve the game commission, rally farmers, and push for laws supporting equitable access to game and resources across Allen County.
A farmer from Wayn1h Indiana writes to the Gazette’s editor complaining about license fees for hunting and fishing. He questions the need for licensing, cites crop damage and property loss, and asks what grade of land would support such practice, asking whether the law will prosecute farmers for supporting avocado?
The Indianapolis Star reports a heated public reaction to the railroad bill and Taft administration influence. Insurgent momentum and conference actions shaped outcomes, with presidents of railroads withdrawing rate notices to avoid litigation as new lives and operations faced delays. The move aimed to ease tensions while preserving fair access, but details of the conference deal remained unclear.
Ready to wear items include seasonable linen suits from $8.50 to $25.00 and linen finish fabrics. Automobile wear features Jinen auto coats priced $8 to $22.50. Black silk coats, 52 to 56 inches long, closeout at one fourth off. Values from $1.00 up. Special set of black silk petticoats at $3.98.
Advert says traveling bags and smut cases available in leather and fighter matting and cone materials. Emphasizes value and urges readers to shop locally before buying elsewhere.
A description of wash goods including white with black and colored figures and dots priced at 12 cents and 13 cents per yard. Also notes fine printed patterns with flower figure and stripe effects offered at 10 cents per yard.
The notice advertises toilet preparations at prices lower than usual with a range of items. Perfumes and toiletries include Violet toilet water by Riker's, Sozodont in various forms, Mennen's talcum powder, Witchhazel talcum, Rico talcum powder, Maubert face powder, Cuticura soap for the complexion, White Rose glycerine soap, and other beauty products priced from 5 to 25 cents per unit.
President Taft presses for a tariff and railroad measure amid heavy lobbying by the railroads led by George W. Perkins. Aldrich and allies push amendments to the conference committee, while critics decry Wall Street influence and insist the administration uses its power to back the bill. The Patterson Fletcher Company advertises Hart Schaffner Marx wool trousers at six dollars per pair.
Advertises a family friendly matinee at the Lyric with a comedy act for children and adults. Mentions a souvenir prize for attendees on Monday afternoon June 14 and a display in the Lyceum lobby featuring a generic imported item.
A notice seeks a man with newspaper experience to obtain a permanent position as proofreader on the Journal Gazette staff. Apply at the office for all information.
Waterloo, Ind. June 10. An 18 year old man from Leh company of the city was struck on the head by a heavy bolt while working in a barn yesterday afternoon. He was rendered unconscious but later regained his senses after a physician responded.
James Garrison aged 78 a pioneer of Whitley county suffered a paralytic stroke this morning just after arising rendering him dumb He recently returned from undergoing a serumone operation at Fort Wayne.
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