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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1902
Page
2
The Fort Wayne Gazette dated June 13, 1902 reports weather hints, editorials warning Republicans, and assorted items. It cites King Victor Emmanuel purchasing coal and discusses forestry funding, railroad examiners, saloon licensing, and auditors. The piece preserves local tone with scattered political and social mentions.
The article discusses John Morris as a strong front runner for a federal judicial post in Indiana. It praises Morris for education, integrity, and appealing traits likely to attract presidential appointment after Justice Baker’s retirement. It notes public support from Indiana elites and expectation of a favorable outcome.
The article details Dublin city debates over a Fleming franchise to lay tracks and pay maintenance. It outlines financial terms for the company, including fare payments, taxes, and penalties, plus public opposition to a traction monopoly and calls for fair treatment by Mayor Jobs Cleveland.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss allowed actions by authorities and penalties for obstructing others and defending personal wealth. The text references Gert city and unidentified groups, suggesting a general warning against highwaymen and extortion alongside enforcement aims.
M A Mason of Wayne, a leading Fort Wayne dentist, predicts a brilliant future for the city. He notes expanding business, growing trade, and new interurban dunes under construction that will enhance Fort Wayne’s prominence as a midwestern hub.
The South Bend Times notes Postmaster Page of Fort Wayne has no clear plan to quit the newspaper business after a quarter century. He served one term as postmaster and is starting a second term, with duties and responsibilities to reconcile before he retires to farm life near Fort Wayne.
A reader letter notes the council granted Mr Fleming a franchise for Monroe and Harry streets. The writer says the route will boost his home and local business, predicting only modest tax increases but improved traffic flow. The missive argues against opposition by residents and stresses support for Mr Fleming’s public interests.
An obscure report from Stanben Republican outlines plans by AL Powers to present quarry reform ideas at Cer Lake and Finklake, detailing the potential impact on Wayne and Jackson counties. The message references a new road map for regional development and dam projects, with emphasis on governance and funding.
A large Pawtucket crowd clashed with militia and deputies as a car was attacked with stones and bricks. Shots fired from the car wounded a twelve year old, Vonner Peterson, amid chaotic scenes. Deputy Welsh was arrested on assault charges, later arraigned. the incident spurred fears of martial law though not officially declared.
Wind swept through SIOURNEY Iowa causing a circus tent collapse. Two men were injured one seriously and another less severely. Only two people were harmed as high winds struck the area during the event.
An incomplete OCR line notes a person named Utterbeck being assaulted in January with unspecified details. The fragment provides no clear location, outcome, or authorities involved.
Fragmented city items report a fever warning and community updates. Mentioned subjects include Abbie town residents, a Wood returning from Angola, a ministerial meeting in Milwaukee, and Goshen High School events. Names and places appear inconsistently due to OCR errors, but reference hospital fever, local church activities, and a senior class graduation date.
A chaotic OCR fragment describes a sensational case involving a conspiracy. References to a prominent merchant family, a nurse, and police indicate a high profile kidnap inquiry. Names and details are garbled, but the report points to an alleged plot linked to Chicago and New York.
A severe wind storm swept across lower Michigan bringing rain and heavy gusts. Reports indicate thousands of dollars in crop damage, with two inch diameter hail noted. Mulith County and surrounding areas report destroyed fields, orchards, and widespread agricultural losses from the storm.
A violent cyclone swept Elgin Wisconsin tonight injuring about a dozen people and causing extensive property loss. Charles Dane, a night watchman at the water works facility, was hurt by a falling plank. Mrs. Jane of Algonquin was buried under barn rubble. Charles Spillar sustained a breast wound from flying glass as hundreds sought shelter in lars and other places.
On the hottest day of the year in Chicago, temperatures spiked and a fatal heat prostration occurred amid violent winds. Multiple incidents and widespread alarm swept the city as several people perished or suffered severe distress from the extreme heat.
Amid a tense session the Senate discussed delaying legislation to prohibit local laws in territories and to cap territorial indebtedness. Senator Morgan pressed for extended debate while Senator Hanna indicated no obstruction to Moret’s response. The house adjourned after a brief executive session as the dispute over timing persisted.
In the House today a specked irrigation measure sparked a Senate debate as lawmakers debated land reclamation estimates and the funds needed. Speakers from Wyoming Oregon Massachusetts and Nebraska argued for and against the bill while questions about federal jurisdiction and the scope of the plan were raised. The session touched on funding for members expenses and a probe into the Danish West Indies purchase with a committee set to meet next week.
W C Heckman assistant superintendent of railway mail service based in Washington visited Spencer Lane yesterday. He spoke of duties preventing his attendance at commencement and noted about 1000 mail staff with around 200 in other roles. He criticized the U S service and cited European inquiries that found nothing worth adopting.
A major starch company plans a new glucose plant near Chicago with a daily capacity of 26,000 bushels of corn, led by Charley M. Warner of Syracuse. The Chicago headquarters will house the project, which will span thirty five acres and require extensive railroad facilities and yards. The Peoria plant is said to be the closest competitor with about 20,000 daily output.
In Guigago and nearby yards, Teamsters allege employers act in bad faith by refusing to recognize the union. Workers report worsened conditions, yard pavilions unsafe, and many men idle after two weeks without work. A teamsters committee met the firm superintendent, who has offered no satisfaction.
In Wabash Indiana on June 12 Mayor Man Merry ordered the destruction of slot machines after a tense inspection of local dens. The action targets establishments including Hardromy and De anug stores, with owners facing penalties if machines remain.
A court session closes several cases including Sophia M Tryd as administrator of the estate of a deceased, and Elmer TL versus Alva. A verdict for the defendant in a horse damage case finds McQuiston not responsible for his brother’s contracts. The county tax board of review with named officials will meet next Monday to adjust tax assessments.
The May death rate for men shows a high rate in Indianapolis with figures around a thousand for the year. City results exceed the state total with about 1197 cases and a rate near 10.2 per thousand, indicating urban areas bear heavier mortality.
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