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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1909
Page
2
A government meat inspector in St Louis resigns as reform efforts intensify. The article notes ongoing concerns about inspection practices allowing improper slaughter. Roosevelt era revival programs are referenced alongside broader calls for meat safety improvements.
Colliers Weekly outlines a series of speeches and editorials attacking a presidential candidate. The pieces claim a downward revision if elected and charge shifting promises as campaigns push bold claims. Readers see national coverage across multiple states and voices.
The governor and the railroad commission square off over powers and duties. A written reply from the governor accuses the commission of obstructing prosecutions and overstepping authority. The commission plans to respond by Friday outlining the conditions it believes govern any action and the conference scope.
The Indiana railroad commission faces strict enforcement doubts as Governor debates the full crew law. He argues the commission lacks power to construe the act and urges prosecutions only where clearly warranted, citing emergency routes and terminal operations.
A garbled note discusses arches on Colhour Street and ornamental electroliers near a new dun. It mentions street fair appearances and questions about following improvements near Cleveland Avenue and Marion and Kakama, with scattered references to year 16 and city sights.
Graduates prepare at the county superintendent's office then march to the Princess rink for the fourth annual county common schools commencement. Dr S D Fess will deliver the address as 156 graduates receive diplomas amid a program featuring the Temple Quartet and Plumadert Orchestra.
Notre Dame seniors completing degree work were examined to determine honors and diplomas. The valedictorian and honors list were announced as the graduates gathered for a Wednesday commencement at the college.
A municipal party meeting discussed prep for upcoming national and local events. Committeemen urged precincts to act, with mentions of new territory arrangements and potential candidates. Paul Kinder is noted as a prominent contractor in the city and a Democratic figure.
A range of Fort Wayne politicians declare candidacy for the Democratic mayoral nomination and city clerk. They pledge support for municipal ownership, prudent administration, and carrying out progressive city reforms. Candidates include Eaton Journal-Gasette, Tailor Journal-Guseyte, Midijer Journazelie, Eker Journal-Guzre, and others urging voters to decide at the primary.
A flood of editorials and notices from Fort Wayne papers names multiple Democratic candidates for city offices. Speakers include Deinarion for city clerk, T. Owwaltatin for municipal judge, Frank Is Blueiamp for judge, Charles W. Dittor and George Diehm for council seats, Herman Prangber for council, and Peter M. Bradn for eighth ward. Voters are urged to support these nominees in the upcoming primaries per local party lines.
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