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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1906
Page
7
Washington June 12 Conferees on the railroad rate bill plan to meet at 1 30 tomorrow with expectations to reach agreement on all differences quickly The scheme now is to cut the anti pass provision out of the bill There is also discussion of money for soldiers homes where canteens are allowed meat inspection bill and packing house exposures occupy concerns New Statehood Conference noted.
Washington June 12 the conference report on the statehood bill is released to the Senate. The report includes compromise provisions agreed by both houses. Debate touched on the conference’s power to withdraw the report, which was limited to a vote. The live stock bill received major attention extending to 86 hours the time cattle may be carried in transit. Senator Warren led the measure amid extended discussion. The canal bill for Lake Erie and Ohio River navigation was filed but further consideration postponed. Minor bills passed.
Washington, June 12. Rep Mondell warned in the House that English discussions of American meat products unmasks flaws in calls for federal inspections. He criticized the Reynolds report as overstated and hypocritical while urging restraint to protect the packing industry and national interests. Rep Hayden condemned the method of presenting the Reynolds report to the public.
Washington June 12 A House debate centers on an amendment by Mr. Béwarsock to bar any national service funds from applying to a soldiers canteen. Mr Tawney rules germane. Gardner urges aiding “old soldiers” while Sullivan defends canteens as more than a saloon, noting veterans from one or two wars. (Continued on Page 9, Col 5)
Fort Wayne's Pioneer store, a longtime bookseller dating to 1860, filed for bankruptcy. T. Siemon and H. A. Siemon, sole partners, face insolvency with about 11,057 base debts and most creditors wholesale. The firm will likely not reopen as the store inventories are liquidated and assets allocated.
Illness may prevent Dr. Rave president of Wabash college from delivering the Fort Wayne high school graduation address on June 21. Theos Ry Marshall of Columbia City is considered as a likely alternative speaker.
The Indiana Municipal League session opened in Marion with Mayor George A. Carr of Greenfield welcoming visitors. President A. Fred France of Muntington could not attend while Mayor P.B. Sweiry of Marlin and Superintendent Daniel McSweeney of Southend spoke on league advantages and police ideas exchange.
In Sandusky on June 18 Judge Reed found five bridge companies and five agents guilty. Each was fined 500 dollars for alleged violations of the anti trust law. The indictments charged the firms and agents with illegal practices in interstate bridge dealings.
A city council race produces dramatic ballots and a late surge that Carl Frye, previously with three votes, overtakes Hamilton after 15 ballots to win a school trustee seat. The process shows Republican maneuvers, party splits, and pledges to support vocational and German education in schools.
Ai durant Om Perry of the Indiana national guard has been asked by the War Department to arrange routes for regular army troops marching from Detroit to Fort Benjamin Harrison for maneuvers. The proposed path passes Adrian and other towns in Indiana, with about two weeks of travel and troop camps along the way, prompting expected receptions and potential demonstrations in multiple communities.
In the lobby spectators cheered as Clerk Moongovan read a ballot for Mr. Madilion’s supporters. Mr Belowler noted a mistake and supplied a new ballot. When Fry’s supporters learned the result, boos erupted. President Sehnler adjourned the session, citing a full docket and the need to proceed with business as scheduled.
Plerceton newspaper editor and proprietor A. M. Ateyer of the Pleeton Record died at Lutheran Hospital in Thit city after injuries from a depot accident while attempting to board a moving Pennsylvanian train car. He was about forty, engaged in newspaper work in South Dakota years before purchasing the Pleeton Record last fall. Survived by wife and two children.
A Monday night post office burglary in Hamilton blew open the safe using an explosion. Cash and valuables were taken, about $1000 reported, with the safe doors blown and the robbery undiscovered until the following morning. The incident occurred in Mr Towle’s store area near Postmaster G. Offrin’s residence above. Local officials and investigators arrived as details emerged.
Four masked men on horseback robbed the Pennville post office around 10 this morning. They looted the building and forced residents to open safe compartments. Sheriff Sharp had not yet examined the scene. authorities pursue leads as two suspects fled. Meanwhile a balloon ascent in Monroe reported a fatality. astronaut Berk Ward fell from the parachute and died.
The council debates measures on track elevation and street safety. A permanent committee will oversee the track elevation work with Judge Allen Zollars engaged for proceedings against crossings. The ordinance bans distribution of patent medicines without city approval and bonds distributors. The board considers licensing, street openings, and utility poles, plus annexation boundary fixes and water mains in Forest Park.
The city’s oldest minister, Rev. Wagenhals D. D., marks his thirty-eighth anniversary as pastor of Trinity English Lutheran Church. Born January 17, 1842 in Lancaster, Ohio, he served in the 14th Ohio during the war, studied at Philadelphia seminary, and began his ministry here after the war. He is noted for scholarly sermons and a respected Christian character.
The Packard Band presents two programs at Robison Park with an afternoon matinee featuring light operatic numbers and an evening program including solemn marches, set pieces, and ensemble pieces from classical works. The schedule lists works from Goardieies, Cavilerte Rusil Ps Mayengat, and scenes from Cleopatra, with a closing poem and the Mockingbird theme.
Governor Pred M. Warner, Republican, was renominated without opposition in the first Democrat primary election. Patrick L. Kelley was named for lieutenant governor. Democrats nominated Woodbridge N. Ferris for governor and GH Kinmore for lieutenant governor.
In a decisive vote Allegheny defeated the Greater Pittsburgh consolidation proposal by a large margin. Voters opposed the plan, prompting lawmakers to consider alternative measures for regional governance.
A July 12 fire in Madison Indiana burned twelve residences and other buildings in the western section, destroying the Maxiwhackee Ice Plant and Vanel dalia freight cars. Water supply failure hampered efforts as Mayor Cisco ordered factory closures and residents aided the firefight under Captain Malgh. One boy, Clarence Dight, broke an arm, while William Clark was injured by a fall. total losses estimated around $20,000.
Int June 12 a fire destroyed the Maxinkuckee Ice Plant and homes, loading twenty freight cars of the Vandalin railroad. The loss was about 50 000. Low water supply spread fumes until a special Logane fire train arrived, forcing the flames under control. The blaze is believed to have incendiary origins.
A large blaze swept LeClaire Iowa destroying the principal hotel Knights of Pythias hall and several stores. Losses were estimated at 75 000 on buildings and 40 000 on stock with water damage noted.
Steamers and crews assess damage after a Santa Fe railway bridge trestle spanning over a bay was damaged by fire. The 2 1/8 mile span, standing since the storm, connects island and mainland as rains briefly subsided.
The bulletin reports for Ohio partly cloudy on Wednesday and Thursday with warmer conditions in the north, likely showers in the south and fresh east winds. Indiana and Michigan forecast similar patterns with warmth and increasing temperatures, light to moderate winds, and fair to improving conditions in some areas.
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