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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1901

Page

5

Workmen Peril as Ship Capsizes in Dry Dock

In New York the United States transport Ingalls capsized in the Erie basin South Brooklyn during repairs. One painter Martin Andersson was killed and many workers were injured or drowned as the vessel toppled to its side into fifty feet of water. About 240 laborers were aboard or nearby when the accident occurred and rescue attempts continued as officials assessed the disaster.

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May Lynch Im Prisoned Necroes In New Oflhans

A June 14 report describes a crowd attacking a prison, threatening lynching of inmate May Lynch and fellow suspects. Guards held firm as protests surged, and officials prepared interviews with Prophet Smith and others while police maintained strong custody to prevent further violence.

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General Knefler Dead in Indianapolis In Civil War Era

General Fred Knefler, former president of the board of regents of the Soldiers' Monument, died in Indianapolis after an illness. A prominent figure in tidiank-tle haa, he served with the famous 79th Tar dina regiment during the Civil War and had been on civic duty for years.

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Paper Box Trust Faces Promoter Merger Challenge

A fragmented notice indicates promoters seek to merge the paper box industry nationwide. Several changes at firm plants are noted amid this push, with stakeholders awaiting a decision on the consolidation plan.

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Trust Forming to Control Steel Firms in U S

A report from Glaveland Ohio alleges Greater Steel Trust plans to consolidate United States Steel and four rivals to form a steel monopoly. It names Cambridge Belt, Podnaylyila Bled, HKellinhem tron, dunes and Laughlin as targets, funded by associates near Pennsylvania Steel, with links to state rail interests.

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Grand Rapids Waterworks Scandal Indictments Named

Grand Rapids jury returns five indictments in an alleged waterworks scandal. Indicted are Thomas F. McGarry, Stilbon W. McLeod, Land K. Sallabury, Garrit Aller, and Henry A. Paylor of New York. Taylor’s arrest was ordered. others are in custody.

Grand Rapids Midh The Grandary Menare Thoiad F. McGarry Stilbon VW. McLeod Lant K. Sallabury Garrit Aller Henry A. Paylor New York Taylor Ute Grand Jury

Superintendents Adjourn Refer Resolutions to Committee

June 14. County superintendents adjourned at the state house after dismembering and referring back to the committee the resolutions offered yesterday. The sole exception approved a plan for a eighty? ten of uniform blanks. they will be prepared for use in ninety two counties. Claude Ly Rankin of Orange elected a new officer slate with Logan J Hamilton president and James H? Of Prathfort as vice president.

Initana Polis Atate House Ywker, and Son Jonea Rensaelaer James HL Prathfort Avanden Scotisburg

West Baden Hotel Fire Destroys Resort. Guests Escape

A early morning blaze at the Mineral Springs hotel in West Baden Ind forced 268 occupants to flee in nightwear. No deaths occurred though several had narrow escapes. The hotel and bathhouse were destroyed as flames spread rapidly due to lack of fire apparatus. Guests, including Amy Leslie of the Chicago News, Mrs Harris of Milwaukee, and Miss Sinclair, all escaped with varying losses of clothing jewelry and personal effects. The spiral front escape aided many to safety before the building collapsed.

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Ohio Debates Nominees for Governor in State Conventions

Columbus notes indicate Republicans may renominate Governor Nash for a second term while Democrats back Col. James Kilbourne. Nash’s health improves but opposition from anti-Nash factions persists. Key figures Caldwell Cox Kilbourne McLean vie for influence as the July conventions approach. Nominations listed include Supreme Judge Minshall Crew Price and Attorney General Sheets, with Democratic candidates mostly unannounced.

Columbus George S. Nash James Kilbourne Gity Nash George &. Cox Cincinnati Cairiwetl Caldiwell Sin Calder Nashartava Hamilton Jon Ih Mubein Golam Kile Conversien de Trewerd Torndownwin Johnson Ix McLean Kilbourne United States Demneris Tegialy Lve McLain Leutenant Kavernor Suspreme Court State Trensurer Supreme Judge B. Minshall Roshbuniy W. TR. Crew Noble James J, Price Allen C. Trussell Mings Supreme Court Lerk A Gruenfied Wayne J. B. Allen Atlans Newton Miller Delaware Ta Rimotaon Belmont WT. McLain Shelby Alva Hall Guernaly J. Coupland Paulding Swignt Crow Champaign John MM Sheets Ottawa Wow G. Suliman Summit Wal

Four Killed at Crossing Near Oak Park Station

A passenger train struck a double carriage at Hamilton Avenue crossing in Oak Park, killing four people instantly. The victims listed include George W. Buckingham, Miss Abbie Buckingham, Mrs. Thomas Applagat, and Mrs. Wm. Stumphrey, all residents of nearby Adrian. The Marietta line train was due at nine o'clock today.

Reception of Turners festival in Indiana District opened

Readied for the Indiana District festival of the North American Turner Bund. Four hundred Turners expected to arrive, with reception committees and railway station greeters. Parade forms at Tyner ball area, then a grand festival procession through downtown ending at Turner hall for a formal reception and welcome by Victor Kalteyer and Mayor Erghom.

Tara-Verela Turners Harrison Columbia Streets Turner Halt Columbia Street Barr Onset Montgomery Montsonary Calhoun Douglasar Doushiss Webster Baker Huber Columbia

Flagler To Wed Again Amid Divorce Case Fallout

West Palm Beach Fla Itiner 1 Mittik experted Rat they divurer asiud for by Agury M Plagher the Shtadard off wagnate will by granted shout August 1 The amount on which the divaren faake is insanity The Segivtature Whith has just adjourted passed Taw snaking Imanity a sround for oil vores Henry Flagler Florida legislator Florida law against insanity as a cause for divorce Mrs Flagler allegedly insane describes a Pleasantville N Y asylum and the Florida move to legally separate two years after mutual insanity verdicts Henry Flagler New York millionaire powerful in state affairs and the proposed remarriage add to a tragic Florida divorce tale

Fla Mittik Agury M. Plagher Flagler Pleasnotville N.Y Pleasantville Telford Road Henry mM. Pugler Florida Henry Mingler Hoster New York Fingley Carlos Mac Dunakl Halt Mmr Ianyan Tie Hla Marciage

Northfield ferry disaster sinks after collision at Whitehall

The steamer Northfield, with up to 1,200 aboard, collided with the Mauch Chunk ferry off Whitehall Street in New York. The Northfield sank quickly in the East River, causing over 100 deaths and a frantic rescue by shore crews and nearby vessels. Captain Abraham Johnson of the Northfield and Captain Griffin of the Mauch Chunk faced arrest as investigators blamed timing and navigation for the wreck.

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Night Gable News Incident Report

A garbled report describes an incident at an unidentified location with an official looking suspect. Authorities say the event sparked a partisan uproar and investigations are underway.

Inter-Urban Line Planned From Goshen to Fort Wayne

Spécial to the Journal Gazette reports initial steps toward building an inter urban railway linking Goshen with Fort Wayne. Attorney Thomas R Marshall represents the backers, with a plan to run a heavy electric line via North Webster and Syracuse to Goshen, tapping waterpower near Tescottown and connecting eight railroads. The route would span about eighty miles and pass through Allen, Whitley, and Kosciusko counties, with franchises sought from county commissioners and efforts to expedite construction.

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