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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1903
Page
2
A Fort Wayne case from the appellate court shows the burdens on the poor in legal fights. A drunken husband pawned household goods, the woman warned the pawn broker, and after five years of litigation she has won in multiple decisions, with the pawnbroker appealing. The piece mirrors calls for free justice.
A local council debate centers on routing for a Pontiae street roundabout project. Proponents favor a south Calhoun and Lafayette path while opponents warn of added curves, longer travel, and higher operating costs for the traction company. Councilman Wiebke cites public sentiment and accountability to residents as influential in his vote.
Indianapolis aunt Ora Copenhaver and Evansville man William Jackson were executed shortly after midnight at the state prison for murder. Jailed details show both men faced the court with calm demeanor, Jackson reading the Bible daily while Coppenhaver appeared more communicative. Coppenhaver murdered his wife Ellen on September WS, with a revolver, after entering her home and shooting her thrice. the case rose to the supreme court and the governor declined to intervene.
President Canniff General Superintendent Johnston and Superintendent Blair arrive by private car for an inspection of the Nickel Plate system. They will ride lines from Chicago to Indiana Harbor and Fort Wayne to assess progress since approximately five years of control, with plans for suburban service expansion under Vanderbilt.
Local officials push Seluk street extension and Pontiac Street widening if the traction company covers all expenses. Officials contend the change is right and just and should be approved, despite mixed views.
Judge in Newark ordered a hearing in Trenton on why a receiver should not be appointed for the United States Ship Building Company. Insolvency and alleged fraud are claimed by Tolan K. Conklin and co-suitors, who hold bonds tied to misrepresented assets and contracts.
In a semiannual meeting of Summit City lodge No. 26 ALOU Wy last night, officers were elected including Past master Workman C. D. Schmuel master workman W. A. Ferris foreman Charles Phelps overseer Alfred J. Madden recorder Edward Jackson financier M. Conover receiver W. B. Rul guide Frank Hilla inside warden John H. Cour outside warden T. A. Walker organist Chas Evarts.
James Duras proprietor of a traveler company in Indianapolis killed Sarah F. Kang wife of Wesley R. King and then killed himself. The bodies were found by the murderer's partner and the daughter of the victim said the two had been together for years. Duras told a friend at noon he was quarreling with "Ws Woman" and would take his own life.
Funeral services for Albert Merz are set for Monday morning at 8:40 from the residence on Pine Street and at 4 from St Pauls Church. Ida May Heger’s services are listed for Sunday afternoon from the residence on University Avenue and at 2 from the cathedral. Mer Coy’s service is scheduled for an afternoon time at 2 from the address on Colonial Avenue. details are obscured by garbled text but indicate local funeral arrangements.
Fragmentary report notes the killing of a king and queen with unclear motives and chaotic aftermath. Sparse references to unnamed powers and a vague new order hint at political upheaval but lack specific details or location.
Belgrade reports say King Alexander I and Queen Draga were slain at midnight by officers of the Sixth Infantry under Colonels Mischich and Machin. Prince Karageorgevitch proclaimed king as ministers and royal family were killed in a carefully planned coup triggering widespread street celebrations and a new Serbian government.
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