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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1901
Page
2
The Journal Co lists subscription rates and home delivery options, while reports reference Jeffersonville policing, Huntington Herald business, and Midlothian politics. Editorial notes mention vaccination plans, postmaster funding, and unity news attacking the mayor amid social vice concerns.
The trustees of the water works in a June 1901 notice urge strict enforcement of water waste rules to prevent a possible shortage. Police cooperation is sought to stop sprinkling, wasteful use, and unnecessary consumption as wells fail and a city water famine looms. Mayor Henry C. Berghoff signs the plea.
Alien-sounding text describes a turbulent week with references to Port Wayne and Thebes while mentioning a product claim for Bull's Gough Syrup. The garbled piece hints at a wrap of events and a pivotal end of week, noting attention and a predicted contest outcome.
An unfolding notice details the creation of a National Preacher Association led by Benwanni with Dr. Neil Walker as president and a slate including L. Sto, GW Mooney, and Thomas W. Williams. The group promises prompt effective action and broad influence through board control and official positions.
A major blaze at the West Baden hotel devastated the building, injuring guests and forcing rapid evacuation. Colonel Howsted and M. M. Weiler were among escapees, while valuables and cash were lost as flames consumed the four story resort. Hotel records and papers were destroyed, complicating the tally of the disaster and delaying recovery efforts.
Fragmented OCR describes plans and disruptions on a Fort Wayne Muncie railway route. Mentions Washington street, Walnae street, route changes, and a rail construction project affecting nearby streets with notes on delays and material impact. References Hartford Lily News and local figures in a garbled report.
Pupils from a local public school picnicked in Rabinon Park on the Ka ot me Flos ton avenue, the six year old party enjoying the event until 7:30 pm. The event was attended by the entire fine room and teachers, with parents present. An advertisement promotes Dr Bulla Cough Syrup as a remedy for colds and throat illness, claiming decades of use and success. Patherson's offers Flinnel suits and serge suits.
Fragmentary report notes multiple heat related deaths in Chicago with garbled OCR text mentioning authorities, dates, and names, indicating a surge in heat related fatalities and ongoing inquiries by officials.
June 11. The tanks of striking muthinisis in Detroit and Chicago will be replaced by mechanical engineering students of the University of Michigan. Two juniors have joined employers in Detroit and three undergraduates have signified their intent to date. Roy Chaplin of Phi Delta Theta reported positions open, sending letters to Prof M. E. B. Coole and to Northern Engineering Works in Detect and the Chicago Shipbuilding Company asking for graduates or undergraduates to take the place of striking workers, with pay and protection.
The War Department released statistics through April 17, 1901, detailing captures and surrenders in the Philippine Insurrection. By that date 810 insurgents had been taken, with 5,044 rifles, field pieces, ammunition, and powder reported. The update notes senior officers captured or surrendered and highlights general outcomes as of the close of the period.
Indianapolis report details the Soldiers' Monument dedication set for June with a nine-member committee named by Governor Durbin. Appointees include Judge A. C. Marsh, Harry G. Adams, D. J. Fortar, and others, all pledged to coordinate preliminary arrangements and meet at the governor's office to organize the event.
Mr and Mrs FW Smith plan a trip to the Tan-Americana exhibition. Avoyor Home C Fortman was moved to St Joseph hospital for special treatment. Notre Dame student Harry Hogan returned home to Bakery street. Charles 12 Mornay begins as new proprietor of the Meissie House in Poeacne during vacation, described as a very pleasant gentleman. Mr and Mrs Senasert Mr Guy Rast and Miss Bertha Mtasaeit attended the Warner-Williamson wedding in Thuan on Thursday.
Attended by jurors and attorneys, the Kennedy murder case features defense arguing insanity and conspiracy. Prosecutors press for solid charges while the defense contends Kennedy had no mind to prevent the alleged plot. witnesses and expert testimony fill the tense session as closing arguments loom.
A broken OCR item mentions a person facing a soldier and a city inquiry. The readable text shows names and a night setting, with limited details about the act or outcome. The fragment hints at a dispute or confrontation and a referenced authority, but the exact actions are unclear.
In Brooklyn a man named Dolimek faces execution for murder after testimony linked to a crime against his wife and two children. The woman and children arrived from Europe last Saturday, seeking asylum as authorities investigate the accused’s actions and potential connections to the case.
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