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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1907
Page
2
A fragmented 1907 editorial discusses May Day events and a push to enforce laws against liquor keepers. It references court cases in Alabama and portrays a debate over temperance and police powers, urging authorities to uphold prohibitive measures and public safety.
A fragmented discussant argues against women and children in factories, claiming factories are unsuitable for women and children, urging protection and home duties over industrial labor, reflecting social attitudes about gender and work in a Southern community. The piece critiques industrial spaces and calls for safeguarding women and family life.
A long reflection on child welfare, national unity, and civic duty urges government action with care for vulnerable youth. It recalls flags, independence, and the 1777 Stars and Stripes design, praising patriotism and the Grand Army of the Republic for guiding national spirit.
Folio of obscure charges outlines allegations against Sergeant Harkenrider and two others linked to a strike at the 1920 Force Street site. Board members reportedly learned details late, with testimony hinting at coerced actions and misused authority. Proceedings continue Tuesday evening with the Daas foundry district in focus.
Local landlord Kelsey announces the opening of Spring Beach with plans for a clean, alcohol free establishment. The new policy aims to eliminate all liquor from the premises and invites guests to enjoy meals and longer stays under Mrs Kelsey’s oversight starting Sunday.
City news reports a children's cantata planned for an evening at West Creighton Avenue Church of Christ with about 400 Sunday children from Delphos Ohio joining in the program. Also noted are remarks on a funeral, a Tecumseh area death, and a lost fox terrier with a reward offer.
The United States census estimates total population at 3,941,510 for the continental U S as Alaska and the islands included. New York state shows about five and a half million with Brooklyn Staten Island and The Bronx counted. Chicago's population is listed near 1,420,000 and Philadelphia around 1,400,000 despite garbled names and figures in the fragment.
Wilford M. Wilson outlines the climate related burdens on ventilation, health, and heating. The article notes the challenge of maintaining adequate air flow to ensure comfort and safety during cold months.
The testimony details Orchard’s alleged involvement in a wide web of schemes including fraud to fund travels, arranging bomb plots linked to Peabody and Haywood allies, and coordinating with partners like Moyer Pettibone and Gabbert. Orchard describes meetings, insurances, and plans tied to Cannon City and Denver, with coercion and deception across months.
The text records alleged discussions among Haywood, Moyer, and associates about harming Steunenberg and others in Caldwell and Paterson area. It mentions trips, a large mining-hole alarm device, proposed assassinations, and financials. Names include Caldwell, Peabody, Meyer, Haywood, Pettihane, and Steunenberg.
In Lafayette Indiana June 2 Michael T Foley Crawford delivers a keynote for the 1908 Democratic ticket. He urges a platform aligning with popular wishes, enacting business friendly reform and corporate law equality. He calls for past items to be discarded and nominates James Kirby Risk Lafayette as next central committee chairman alongside remarks by Ralph McDonnell James Murdock and John W Sima.
In Notre Dame Indiana on June 12 Rev Dr John Talhnt Smith of New York delivered a sanguine keynote at the university commencement. An academy procession opened the event with church dignitaries including Archbishop of Japan Bishop Alerding and many officials in attendance as degrees and honors were to be conferred.
Interurban News notes manager C. T. Examons and Mrs Kinmions return from Washington after attending the national electric light men’s convention. Mrs Examons also met the president and visited an exposition. PF RL Parking, of the Tolerin & Cleavy road, was in town yesterday. Heavy rains caused major company delays but no serious damage.
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