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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1913
Page
2
The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette discusses liquor law enforcement and Sunday sale violations, criticizing Chief Abbott for inaction and urging stronger enforcement. It argues political and administrative accountability in addressing crime and corruption while referencing public sentiment and tariff politics.
At yesterday’s convention session James Keeley condemned ads ethics in the industry. Wiley defended newspapers against intrusive scrutiny of circulation figures and ad books. He argued advertisers should trust papers without being asked to prove book accuracy.
The New York World reports that people connected to the federal lobby in Washington have financial interests in pending legislation. The piece argues these interests may affect decision making and public trust, urging scrutiny while condemning backroom influence.
A reader argues against Sunday showings citing the Bible and Indiana law. The writer targets city leaders for lax enforcement and urges adherence to Sabbath restrictions, labeling Sunday theatre as wrong and calling for accountable officials to uphold the state constitution.
A Victorian era letter prints the tale of Hindoo Princess Indra, daughter of Baroda’s Gaekwad, breaking engagement to Prince Jitendra. It questions Sunday theatre in Fort Wayne amid debates on morals, worship, and modernization noting Toronto and Boston as contrasting cities. A. R. Evans appeals to mayor to uphold constitutional oaths.
A long list of citizens including Albert Melching Will G Overdear Gustav W Boerger Charles H Guhr GF Rogge Tacob Agne Eugene B Smith Louis Rifpe Michael J Reilly Albert H Keller and Herman A Korte announce their Democratic candidacies for mayor city clerk and councilman in various wards subject to upcoming primaries.
Brimfield notes include visits by Arthur Young and W W McCarty to Auburn and Kendallville. Mrs. Raturmer and Hazel Merle visit Albert Ramer’s family. Ray Chapman returns from Kendallville. Bluffton honors deceased merchant George F McFarren with a memorial service at First Baptist Wellthexday, burial at Fin Grove cemetery.
South Milford Ind June 10 A shotgun blast crashes through Mrs Wert’s dining room window as she cooks. No shooter identity found though searches focus on local Milbahs. same area wary of more gunfire if incident repeats. Memorial services planned by Odd Fellows No 19 with Rev Trumbull guest speaker. Rebekahs to participate. Several local residents noted as visitors or guests in nearby towns.
Help wanted notice seeks a bright young man for clerical work with fair salary. Apply at G 593 Journal Gazette.
Dwwige Ric Rirwinn of the Trunna appellate emn addressed Tame verter das morning from Indianapolis and will spend a couple of days looking after private business matters.
An enthusiastic Republican meeting in Fort Wayne rejected a straight ticket compromise, endorsing a straight Republican ballot. Central chairman Skalton left matter to workers as 26 of 30 precinct committeemen present opposed a fusion ticket, pledging all-out support for nominated candidates and a strong party line in the upcoming elections.
W H Kissinger hurt Tuesday after a fall at home while moving perishables from the cellar. She slipped on stairs near Jefferson and Main, striking her face and head, with facial wounds and eye swelling.
Indiana University will confer 55 masters 48 doctors 18 doctors of medicine and 802 bachelors at the eighty-fourth commencement on June 18 in the campus amphitheatre with Henry Wade Robins Yale law dean delivering the commencement address. Also noted are retirements and local crime reports across Indiana towns.
Judge Luke Wrigh t of Noble County and Miss Jennie Menaugh of South Whiter were married Tuesday at the Lancaster home in South Whit ejey. The ceremony was led by Rev. A S Menaugh. After a brief reception the couple left for Richmond for a honeymoon with the groom’s mother, then return to Albion to set up a home.
Dr J W Thompson moves his office to the Empire Theatre Building at the corner of Wayne and Clinton streets, two blocks closer to downtown.
An advertisement extols Syrup Pepsin as a safe, pleasant laxative for infants and the whole family. It cites Frederick Manuel of Altamont as a user whose growth improved after starting the remedy. The copy asserts the product prevents illness when given promptly, offers a free sample by mail, and warns against harsh cathartics.
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