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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1913
Page
1
Court news reports a busy day with license issuances and several legal actions. The county clerk issued 26 fishing licenses and listed multiple civil suits including damages claims against the Pennsylvania Railroad and actions for support. Attorneys Phil B Calerick and others are named in several cases.
The case against Henry Pequignot seeks to recover 140. John C Hoff is attorney for the plaintiff. Edward Henrie, held on a forgery charge, had his bond forfeiture declared Thursday for missing trial. yesterday he appeared, was sentenced to two to twenty-one years, sentence suspended for good behavior. Also noted: a right session where attorneys argued Kerr Shur ray receiver, a divorce granted for Merle Gaher, and a school funds suit against County Treasurer J Herman Tueter and Auditor Calvin H Brown. Weather: warm with rain showers likely. Fort Wayne forecast detailed.
For sale a well equipped laundry offers a golden chance for the right party. Interested buyers should call at 821 Shoaff Building to arrange details and viewing.
A major blaze in Bridgeport destroyed multiple downtown shops and firms including a bank, hardware store, a clothing retailer, a livery, and freight facilities. Firefighters battled the flames as water damage spread, with some buildings later deemed unsafe. The extent of the loss was reported as substantial, with several key enterprises affected.
The Majestic Airdome presents night moving pictures with current features and showtimes. Film selections promise popular entertainment, with admission details and venue address listed for patrons planning late screenings.
The Fort Wayne Board of School Trustees announces a bid opening on June 23, 1913 at 7:20 p.m. for supplying coal to Public Schools for the upcoming year. Specifications available at the School Board Office in the Old High School Building.
Wayne bankers approve the plan of the State Bankers Association to lower time deposit interest to three percent. A committee is appointed to secure broad support among bankers. Presently banks pay four percent, with many favoring a reduction for years. Fort Wayne bankers largely back the movement. Next meeting in Indianapolis June 20 with Vice President Charles H. Porgea of West National to speak.
Indianapolis June report states WN Paul White resigned today as pollen reporter for the Indianapolis News to become an Investigator in the State Fire Marshal W. & Langing office. He starts Monday, marking the first step in a scheme to trace incendiary fires. White previously was police reporter for the Indianapolis Star and a reporter in Muncie.
Mrs Charles Ms Wiener and sen visit relatives near South Whitley Tosiauer Tnapectnrs W Thotad and Ramas IW Swart returns from a brief trip to Chicago K A Schragin district Passenger passenger feeight agent of the Metroit United lines Toledo headquarters was in Sar Wasne sestening and calimt on focal traction officials.
Warsaw Winona D A R members held a Thursday noon colonial breakfast at the Winona hotel. Decorations were red, white, and blue. A committee including Mrs. Georg Oram Miss Macy Simons and Miss Frances Tenchout planned the event.
Beginning June 14 1973 Old Fort Distilling Co and Warsaw Inc announce Saturday closing at noon. Pennsylvan i/ka railroad and Talliana public survey commission discuss need for a highway or viaduct under the Pennsylvania road west of Warsaw. Deputy surveyor Beliers reports a driveway widening tracks to level with high water main and clearance for girders under the bridge. Cross street deemed dangerous for years with past fatalities. Also a note about going to the Majestic Army to see moving pictures tonight.
The Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction Co awarded Adams Construction Co of Chicago a 25000,000 contract to build a 10 by 34 foot addition to the Spy Run power house. Work to be finished in four months with material already shipped. The project boosts the railway’s expansion and modernization along its line in Indiana.
In Columbia City Indiana the South Whitles Library fund drive drew a large crowd at the Knights of Pythian hall. Dr. Webster outlined the project and speakers Gash Graham and Attorney F B Moe urged support. A ten cent admission raised funds for the new library with about 100 books pledged and a town canvass planned. The library is to open soon with further notices and a committee to seek aid. Patterson Y Lettu Co.
Texas Democrat Henry accuses bankers and Wall Street of blocking currency legislation as he pushes amendments to banking laws. He says investigators lack access to records and warns of stock market manipulation by financiers. The administration plan reportedly aims to present measures next Tuesday with a key committee meeting imminent.
A race riot in Loughman was averted by a sheriff posse from Lakeland after armed black residents confronted white townsmen. A black mill worker who allegedly made a remark about a white woman was whipped on Tuesday. Following threatened demonstrations by workers, authorities were appealed to and Sheriff Logan arrived, arresting seven people.
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