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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1905
Page
17
Fragmented crime and court notes describe claims of a man alleging a train blocked a street and caused a twenty minute wait, with mentions of affidavits, police, and various named individuals. The report sketches arrests, legal actions, and local incidents including thefts, injuries, and jail testimony, all in a disorderly, OCR‑dense passage.
London papers praise President Roosevelt for his diplomacy and global leadership. Editors call it the beginning of a determined world policy, noting his rare insight and shaping moment at The Hague conference. Fort Wayne Windmill Co plans discuss twofold expansion for sixty workers.
An engineering test near Port Wayne to be staged in Grand Rapids South Bend on June 12 highlights the Oliver improvement on the west face. The mammoth project, private property of J and J D Oliver, has cost about 325000 dollars and will supply power to Oliver enterprises including the Oliver Chilled Plow works and Oliver notes.
Mr B B Roe a traveling man from a Cleveland millitary house was struck by an automobile at the Wayne and Calhoun streets corner last evening. Three fingers on his left hand were cut. The car, driven by J B Welter, was turning slowly and the driver could not see which way to escape. Mr Joe is guest at the New Avelline.
Admiral Dickens launched an assault on Fort Monroe at dawn amid bad weather, with a flotilla engaging batteries from 9:15 a.m. until early afternoon. The Beek’s rapid Bre gums helped, as shore guns answered with heavy fire. Texas, Hartford, and Hornet tried to break through at 2:21 a.m., but gunfire from the batteries disabled them.
It has leaked out that members of the diplomatic corps barred from gambling at the Metropolitan Club plan a separate clubhouse. A former mansion on the city outskirts has been secured at a cost of 0,000, promising an elite venue. Attaches of embassies will be admitted, while Metropolitan rules remain strict.
In Chicago a teamsters strike disrupts normal activity as negotiations stall. Reports say both sides pause to consider demands with little progress and the public adapts to new delays. The unrest appears linked to bribery allegations and a grand jury inquiry, with few concrete details released. Majestic Ranges won a grand prize at a city event. Local sale notices announce MAJESTIC EXCHANGE STORE on West Maly Street.
A Fort Wayne man, Herbert Thompson, married Lucy Ashboucher in Bluffton on a Saturday ceremony at Decatur, then rode a carriage to Fort Wayne. Lucy Ashboucher, daughter of John and Mrs. Ashboucher, is well known locally and the couple planned to reside in Fort Wayne with Thompson employed as an agent for Prudential Insurance.
Directors of Home Telephone and National Telephone and Telegraph hold a joint meeting last evening and indicate a consolidation plan is likely soon. Both firms are locally controlled with common stock but separate management, seen as beneficial amid Bell system moves.
Watchmen at the Centlivre brewery report odd incidents after a recent safe robbery. A one-armed man appeared during a midnight rounds and offered to drink, then fled toward a canal bridge where women waited in a buggy. Another night, two suspicious strangers were spotted but deemed harmless, prompting sheriff Grice to investigate.
Marion Indiana June 2 a check swindle linked to forged signatures discovered. Davis treasurer of Southugh company and Wunover president First National Bank examined checks cast by First National Bank for locals. Blame falls on blank checks from Avvers imum Safety Wyige Co exact reproductions of Standard Oil checks.
A news note reports a near perfect imitation of Ohio Oil Company checks. The forged notes, printed on special paper with three color variations, circulated through banks including National City Bank of New York before a payroll check exposed the scheme. Local banks and merchants faced suspected losses. Marion, Upland, and Fairmount areas are cited as hit hard.
Miss Ellen Russell of Munele is chosen by the board of education for chair of music in Goshen schools. Lima to ban saloons after strong remonstrances blocks two years of licenses. Chas. Penning and Migin nis to resign in June and October. Miss Anba Brown sues for 10000 in slander against Mrs. Jeanie Johnson of Home Telephone. Amish Mennonite conference near Middlebury attracts 500 attendees. J. A. Shaffer to oversee construction of Huntington, Columbia City, Goshen railroad. subsidies approved along Every route. J. J. Norris elected as school trustee at LaGrange. party balance shifts on board. Dr. P. B. Gisser appointed Nelson examiner in Columbia City.
Utell June Jimmy Gerener and Jack OUnedl battled in Salt Lake clay, finishing with a drawn result after a tense match. The contest highlighted endurance and sharp exchanges as both sides pressed for a decisive finish.
The notice touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy that cures catarrh at all stages by acting on the blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer a $100 reward if it fails to cure and invite readers to send testimonials to S. S. Ney & Co. in Toledo Ohio.
Fort Leavenworth Kansas report says Bigelow was removed due to nervousness but is not in dangerous condition. The bulletin confirms he is stable and receiving care.
A detailed skywatch briefing describes Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and outer planets visibility this month. It lists best viewing times, planetary positions, moon phases, and notable celestial events, including Saturn's rings angle and Titan’s orbit, with guidance for stargazers on clear nights.
Fort Wayne city directory volume discusses efforts to collect accurate names, notes misreporting from employers and residents, and explains population estimates derived from directory names. It highlights 40,284 names, a calculated population of 60,568, and promotes Allen County listings, dated June 12, 1905, from Polk & Co.
Fragmented OCR reads a Polk town notice about an event or meeting with names Edward Morris and officers, published first time in a newspaper page segment. The article carries period voice and local procedural tone, offering a brief glimpse of municipal actions.
Local retailer announces perfect fitting shirts marketed as ideal companions for daily wear. Firm emphasizes comfort and style with in-store fittings and care guidance to ensure proper fit. Limited stock highlights a push for immediate purchases.
HULANE & CO., 19 Court St. offer money to loan at five and a half and six percent interest. The Leo singing class postponed their concert to be given June 10 Us until Wednesday evening. June 14th.
Rodenbeck, Lau Bick advertises nail care products at 1004 Calhoun Street. It lists manicure items including files, scissors, orange sticks, cuticle tools and razors. The ad promotes a wide range of nail care supplies in the local market.
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