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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1913
Page
6
Napolis dispatch reports the state board transferring control of financial accounts to Governor Ralston. Four officials face scrutiny for irregularities including unaccounted sums and services not rendered.
Elwood Indiana June 13 William Lagel new weights and measures in Spector county paid his first visit to Elwood and ordered changes in groceries and meat matters by July with possible prosecution for noncompliance. Short weight and bottomless berry boxes were common violations and several scales over or under standard were found along with new measures that weighed more than required by law.
Pekin Illinois area pupil Fink, a Fort Wayne native, stars as a left handed pitcher in the Islingee Missouri Iron group. In five spring starts he has five wins, 21 hits allowed, and 55 strikeouts, drawing attention from higher leagues.
Huntertown Laneball Club invites Fort Wayne teams to play this weekend. Call Hoewins Store in Huntertown between 6 and 7 PM seeking a response. Other contests include Concordia College games and a Red Sox challenge at Randall Field on Sunday.
American boxers clinched a victory at the Cleveland athletic meet in Ohio on June 18. Teams from both sides of the border competed in an amateur federation event, with the Americans edging their rivals in a close contest amid a tense atmosphere.
John Baker, mill worker and defense witness, described the Ipswich Hosiery mills disturbance last Tuesday evening. He testified he saw an officer fire into the air then shoot a woman with a bloody cheek during the clash with Chief of Police Hall. The defense seeks an expert exhumation to challenge the prosecution theory that the woman was shot from above.
State senator George W. Keil and John H. Grisamer led a fund drive totaling 1133 for a county agricultural agent under the new vocational education bill. Funds were gathered in the city with plans to extend to rural districts. a 600 deposit may be due to satisfy statute. Subscriptions list many local merchants and individuals including Straus Brothers, McCuNosh, Wilding, Cook, Harmon, and Foster Furniture, among others.
Numerous obituaries and funeral notices for Port Wayne residents. Lovina Cary aged 70 died after a stroke at her daughter's home on St Mary's Avenue. Survivors include two daughters, two sons, and four grandchildren. Services to be held at various churches. private interment at Prairie Grove Cemetery. Additional notices cover Julius Tonnewalt, Camper Katler, Lisette Kronen, Mrs. Murrey Mekor, and others with details of residence, timing, and attending churches.
Feud in Marengo on January 4 as the board of trustees meets to appoint a new superintendent for the monument. Putinwag is considered amid speculation after a reevaluation by a state body. The post carries a $1500 yearly stipend plus household expenses.
In a charged session, Rep Gorman attacked Rep Wilson in a heated altercation. The fracas drew members into aisles as chairs were jostled and pistols were threatened, leaving Gorman to exit the hall while Wilson was aided from the floor. Officials warned more trouble could follow before adjournment next week.
Ossian finds a busy week with visits from Mrs. Jacob Fatycher and the Freshly returning families. Key items include Orval Somers in serious condition after a barge accident, church cornerstone laying for the Evangelical Lutheran Hetichem church, and updates on local business moves and social gatherings.
A historical Sunday program notes a Trinity Methodist event with children and scholars performing songs recitations and readings. The program features titled pieces by Velma Crawford Louise Canada Opal Uihrige and Opal Uihrige with choir selections and verse recitals.
St Augustine’s academy juniors hosted graduating seniors and alumnae at Library Hall with songs, cards, and refreshments. Miss Centlivre supplied Victrola selections and a duet by Miss Clifford and Miss Gent livre entertained attendees.
The Ixorat, Igorot people of Sumada, Bt. Mary the Virgin, sent 47.69 to the Episcopal Church board to aid distressed communities in Nebraska, Ohio, and Indiana after floods. Rev John A Staunton cited small gifts as real sacrifices, noting prior Sagada mission damage and US aid.
Invitations were sent to every family in the Lutheran church congregation as hundreds prepare to attend Sunday services led by Reverend Wagenhals. The church council, including George Tasiete Laila Singleton and other members, plans a tribute to the pastor for his forty-five years of guiding the parish and overseeing growth from ninety-two members.
Arrangements completed for Rev G Schutes to present The Pilgrims Progress at Concordia College Monday evening to benefit Lutheran hospital. Tickets distributed among Lutheran congregations. audience expected large. Readings from the work with modern life phrases, illustrated by nearly one hundred pictures. Vocal renditions by Adele Hollmann Milas Bertha Pageler Fred Myers and Rev Paul Milley. College students to assist as ushers. Also patriotic children program at Siri Lutheran Church Sunday 7 pm and Trinity M church Sunday school program in the evening.
A chaotic Thursday night at the Moses fruit store ends with five gunshot-like injuries to John O’Rourke and two to George O’Rourke after a fight following a theft. Propriety owner Hamad Isaac suffers a concussion. The O’Rourke brothers, involved in the brawl, are charged along with several others with disorderly conduct and kept for hearings as police move to clear the scene.
A chaotic report describes found items in a coat pocket and a series of petty incidents. It mentions Schaub finding a hind in a pocket and accusations against Winn Wilson and Gisbera sndrten with a $3 theft. Other errors reference a past window incident and police indexing methods.
Fred Knapp sustained a fractured left elbow after a fall from his bicycle near 2844 Gay Street while commuting this morning. E J Kroud, wife of a cleric at Fort Wayne Mlovici works, was hospitalized at Lutheran for surgery after an accident yesterday. Mrs. W & Rogera and her home at 188 Madison Street are noted. Adams Parent-Teacher sub met at Mrs Henry Santtoadks home electing officers: President Mrs George Bowing, Vice President Mrs Smallback, Secretary Mrs Lawrence Danner, and program chairman Mrs Walter Bransen.
New Haven Road General Manager Bardo announced a railroad inquiry conducted at the rand offices, with Tas ispector Howard from the infaratata com merce commission and Chief Tnapedtar Elwoel from the Connecticut public utilities commission present. Additional probes by interstate commission inspectors and New Haven officials are planned, including a public hearing at Bridgeport next Wednesday. In Goshen Indiana, the Leismire Boy Scouts camp at Tippe came Take was destroyed by a campfire spark, with boys returning home later today.
Bridgie Webber a key Rosenthal murder witness was stabbed in the back on an East Side street. A man who claimed to be Louis Harris broker 4 years old asked police for help then fled. Webber was taken to St Vincent’s hospital and identified by detectives. Authorities fear further plots against witnesses following the attack.
Governor Dunne likely to sign the suffrage measure early next week after Attorney General Lacey delivers an opinion. Speaker Malinley and Senator Governor O'Hara prepare to present the bill for the governor in Springfield Illinois.
Gary Indiana June 13 The official count shows Mayor Knotts renominated with a total of 4 689 votes or more than those cast for presidential candidates in November W H Lannette representative at the Turkish Blend Cigarette Co visits the city distributing small decorative rags to accompany Omar cigarettes for free with pink packaging These tiny gifts are designed as fashion accessories and may be used as ties hair ornaments or Bulgarian trims
Large attendance expected as families and friends join the Elke community for the annual charity picnic. Proceeds from the event will benefit local charitable groups, with activities and entertainment planned for all ages. In Anderson Indiana, June 12. A separate filing notes a domestic dispute involving Stella A Russell alleging her husband Ray Russell harmed her reputation and actions.
A printer at 72 Calhoun Street misplaces funds and a symbolic outfit. He reports a missing money and check then discovers the complete outfit tossed in a pile of rubble yesterday. The piece notes the date as the thirteenth day of the month in a century year.
Bulletin from Manila reports ongoing combat between American troops under Brigadier General Pershing and Moros at Bagsale. Moros hold one fort. bolos charges are repulsed with heavy losses. Casualties include a scout killed and several hospital corps wounded. The Americans plan a strong attack today, with expected success.
Pat Ful lam made a business trip to Fort Wayne Friday. Mrs Jennie Rockhill of Fort Wayne spent Friday in the city. Walter Freeman returned home after a week's visit with his parents. The memorial services of the Churi Wiwo chapter, W C T U, will be held at Kel Tver next Tuesday. City officials are notifying property owners to mow weeds and trim planes. Mrs David J Pence left for Indianapolis to attend graduation at Indiana University. Mr and Mrs D W Staith and Mr and Mrs Mack Lani plan a trip to Huntington by auto Friday. Dale Rean and Kay of Barcayne visited at Cyriin McCurdy's.
A gray crossing crash 12 miles south of Columbus leaves Milaq Adah Zeller 24 and Carn Clickenger 47 dead while husband A S Clickenger 34 dies later from injuries. The trio rode in an automobile when struck after dark by a truck. Wreckage described as mangled with body injuries.
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