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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1903
Page
2
The Fort Wayne Journal reports on Indiana gas franchise controversy, Indiana politics, and a judge's ruling on oleomargarine coloring. It notes national pride events and calls for Flag Day observance as part of broader civic discussion.
New York City Judge Pitysimnions voiced doubt about a recent Pennsylvania publicity law. He said public criticism disciplines officials and that ordinary juries should handle insults under general law, not special statutes. The remarks, cited by Leslie's Weekly, argue against abridging freedom of expression.
A parliamentary inquiry examines the impact of child labor on schoolchildren and society. It cites 144,026 children listed, with thousands under 11 and many over twenty hours weekly, urging prohibition of most street and shop work and stressing harm to education, morals, and future skilled labor potential.
In The Horseless Age an editorial distinguishes two gasoline explosions. One is engine cylinder combustion causing a confined explosion. the other is a tank explosion from heat and leaking gas. It discusses the New York car accident where a tank leaked and vapors ignited, prompting safety advice to secure tanks, avoid spills, and inspect connections regularly.
The piece details remonstrants facing costs in lost cases, with agitators shifting focus to Kentucky. It notes costs imposed on remonstrants in Indiana counties, threats to seize belongings, and campaigns by Sid Bennett and Bil Bennett to raise money. It mentions Wabash, Sullivan, Elwood, and Howard counties, and hints at national anti saloon moves and politics surrounding Quay and the administration.
New York June 1 1900 reports owners in both leagues debate salary cuts and possible consolidation. Rumors say top stars could drop to 24 000 yearly caps with no player over that, reshaping earnings while contract terms and league harmony are at stake.
New York on June 14 reports a dramatic color change in Rue Sey Huerta who has reportedly shifted from dark to white complexions. Observers note new skin tones, altered hair and facial features though health remains stable. Huerta claims no white ancestry but community members doubt the claim. experts call it a remarkable, unexplained case.
Philadelphia June 14 report says Secretary of State John Hay may retire at term end and President Roosevelt could offer the State seat to Senator Matthew Stanley Quay. Quay, believed to be in Maine, would not discuss cabinet prospects, with advisors noting he would accept only premier appointments and views this as a dignified finale to a long political career.
A fatal accident at West Commerce Street involved a rolling metal bar that lifted and wrapped around Joi Meyers neck. Firemen freed him as the end burned above the jugular vein and scorched his body. the bar’s weight narrowly missed crushing him.
A cloud burst in Basalt Colorado triggered a landslide that swept away a section of the Colorado Midland railroad trestle and swept dirt and rock onto tracks. The Grande River rose rapidly flooding streets and injuring the town. Rescue and recovery efforts are ongoing as residents report damage and possible casualties.
An advertisement asserts Botanic Blood Balm cures ulcers eczema scrofula blood poison cancer and other blood or skin diseases. It claims the product purifies blood improves digestion strengthens kidneys and offers a free sample by mail from the Blood Balm Co Atlanta Georgia with medical advice in a sealed letter.
Washington June 14. Congressmen Burleigh Hartholdt Overstreet Dayton and Hughes display confidence in Roosevelts nomination and election next year. Thomas Lowry Minneapolis railroad owner says Wall Street opposition won t stop him from predicting a New York landslide and Roosevelts secure carry by about 190000 over any Democrat rival.
Richmond Indiana June 14 a deputy describing a raid on a resort led to Charles Moore 14 being shot and likely fatally wounded by Granville Bundy a colored policeman as Moore attempted to flee officers during the pursuit.
On June 25 26 87 also on June 3 4 and 6 6 very few round trip tickets. Sold by the Wabash R R vs Boston. Special arrangement a long return limit may be obtained. Two fast trains daily carrying Boston travelers. Stopovers at Detroit and Niagara Falls both ways. The favorite route to New England. Phone No. & Pi Qaod 10
Fragmentary notice references DAMER CARPET CLEANING and a phone number obscured by OCR errors. Mentions Patterson and Journal-Gazette Want Ads with guidance to contact for suits or services, unclear details, no specific action or date.
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