Fort Wayne Journal and Gazette Early 1906 News Briefs
Fort Wayne Journal and Gazette items from June 16 1906 report Cork official O Donovan Rosse returning from Ireland aboard the Cargala and addressing local politics. Debates over gas company influence, Mayor Honey, and Mayor Vesey’s stance. U.S. consular transfers include Mansfield and Winslow. Public interest on eliminating state grade crossings and tax implications. Commentary on political graft and integrity by New York Mayor McClellan.
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McClellan
New York
Sousa Attacks Phonograph Glossing Over Copyrights
John Philip Sousa denounces the phonograph as a danger to music and a threat to human voices in a Washington speech to patent committee members. He faults lax copyright laws that let phonograph makers use his marches without royalties, lamenting the loss of sung summer evenings to mechanical sound. The debate touches Governor Folk and District Attorney Jerome over prosecutorial duty and the limits of appellate influence on justice.
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John Philip Souse
Washington
Machiny
Sousa
Haweler
Mr. Sousa
John Philip
Demaxul
Folk
Jerome
Missouri
Polly
Falk
Marine
Foi
Pabce
Nitin
Tate
Gails
Feick to Run as Independent in Gage County Race
Editorial from Columbia City Post analyzes Tred L. Feick Garratt labor leader turning to independent candidacy for congressman in the Ath district. It argues his alliance with Republicans could boost GOP votes while contradicting Democratic principles, and notes Feick’s limited potential impact amid party tensions and past treatment by the Democratic chairman.
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Columbia City Post
Tred L. Feick
Garratt
Gilehams
Murr
Feick
Republican Party
Pelelt
Excerpt Reflects Labor Dissent On Leadership And Principles
The fragment critiques a labor leader for compromising core principles to gain votes and urges workers to think independently. It emphasizes vigilance against opportunistic figures who abandon longstanding labor ideals for expediency and calls for citizens to favor majority rule.
Political talk as Gilhams visits to address convention
The Hon. GC G Gilhiams of Lar gringe Republican monies for congress is in the city to address the convention. Burley Warner attracts a solid crowd from northern townships to back him for clerk. The bosses favor Preston Snyder of Maricn township for the clerkship, a man worth about $25 000 to 20 000, willing to donate if nominated.
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GC. G. Gilhiams
Largringe
Congress
Burley Warner
Hin
Preston Snyder
Maricn Township
Snyder
Birds and Martins Highlight Allen County Meeting
Praise for martins at the Allen County Audiion meeting focused on bird protection and insect control. The discussion included a report from the National Audubon Society on the martin as a green insect destroyer, a talk on local bird habits, and a reading from The Bird Magazine about field observations and excursions.
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Allen County Audiion
Wourt House
National Au Gubon Society
UA. Stuckbride
Sven
Tig
Abe
Garrett
Wascester
Mass
Deter Fryp
Stopithridge
Wintius
Witterett
Martin
Enoyan
Roosevelt May Win Contested Inquest In Chicago
In Chicago the contest over Roosevelt’s position continues as witnesses challenge statements by Netil Reynolds regarding conditions at various eateries. The testimony questions credibility, citing lack of personal knowledge about matters allegedly clarified during the inquiry.
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Chicago
Messrs
Netil-Reynoldy
Aoul
Auburn Paying Case Settled
Attorneys Thirper and Bremen faced Interstate Construction Company and the National Surety in New York noted as the case arose from a knitting contract in Auburn. The plaintiff Andy O Rourke claimed a $10.00 yard, with the case appealed and settled on agreement that defendants pay the place E400 Micushy.
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Thirper & Bremen
Bondana
Thy Interstate Construction Company
National Surety
Come” Leary
New York
Auburn Amd
Max
Andy O'Rourke
Lawyers Banquet at Lake James Exalts Legal Profession
Angola hosts a lawyers banquet at The Tan beside Lake James. The event, organized by Steuben and LaGrange counties practitioners, featured a richly decorated menu card by Judge Stephen A. Powers and an address by J. W. Hanon of Auburn. Attendees included local judges and notable attorneys celebrating the bar.
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Jouri-Gazete
Angola
Judiek Elrentt
Iiterneys
Steuben
Lagrange
Stephen A A. Powers
LH Place
Indi Ape
J. W. Hanon
Jnetange
Archa Tedenbarkers
Stephen A. Powers
Auburn
Dale i
Rone
Angols
Commencement at St Patrick's and St Catherine's
The eighth grade graduates of St Patrick's celebrated with a vocal recital and a class address by Rev Joseph F Delaney. The event featured decorated halls, student soloists and piano accompaniment. St Catherine's academy also held commencement with a fourteen piece program and several solos and duets chaired by Misses Berger Donteowili Lennart and Rohgans.
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St. Patrick's
Jerome Miller
William Grennan
Harold Beuret
Stephen DeWald
Stephen Burns
Tutter
Joseph F. Delaney
Messrs
John &. Kennely
Raymond J. Mungovan
Jerome J. Werstein
William J. Kuloe
Walter A. Knecht
Mark T. Sullivan
Albert D. Racht
Aloysius J. Copenelle
Eugens J. Lennart
George B. Telley
St. Catherine's Academy
Irene Rohgans
Bertha Hurt
Celeste Miller
Catherine Belzer
Mat Kavasingh
Catherine Morris
Ora Janeyr
Francis Matavn
Mary Ehrmann
Jin Tie
Cotrac
Bertha
DeTurle
Alberta
Welch
Joseph F. Delasey
Voléo Culture
Slate nominations and convention set for county event
The article lists candidates across multiple townships Adams Cedar Creek Washington and Marion for a party slate. It notes advisory positions justice of the peace and constable with names like W F DeVilbing Israel Luther Fred Henschen and Charles Field. The county convention assembles in Sandersburg at 10 30 led by County Chairman B W Skelton with James B Harper delivering the keynote.
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Washington
Deaths and funeral notices in local column
The one day old child of Frey Thieme died Friday morning at 1917 John Street of exhaustion. The funeral will be held this afternoon. Funeral announcements list Francis M Cherry with services at 2 pm from 628 East Wayne Street officiated by Rev. David W. Moffat. Bessie Mix Langolr’s funeral from William Langohr’s residence 1927 South Nelsonson Street at 2:20 pm.
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Francis M Cherry
East Wayne Street
David W. Moffat
Bessie Mix Langolr
William Langohr
South
Narelson Street
16 Hours for Trainmen Washington Tone Report
The article discusses a senate bill and committee actions regarding trainmen hours. It notes a substituted section and ongoing debate about extending or limiting work periods for railway workers. The text mentions prior reports and aims to advance legislation, reflecting political maneuvering in session discussions.
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Washington
Todlay
Praca
Aeaglon
Vagalm
State Agency case dismissed in Imanatolis trial
State Agency case against the company wrapped up after two days of trial before Judge Carter in the superior court. The receiver proceeding was dropped this afternoon, ending the local accelerated hearing.
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Inimanatolis
Uit
Carter
Auperior Court
Alg Misssen
Boy caught in paint store theft attempt at father’s brush
Otto Ahlers, a young boy, was nabbed at Frank Treep’s paint store on Baty Street after entering by removing a grate. He claimed he only sought a brush for his father. Ahlers denied intent to steal. a younger boy with him was returned to his parents. Sergeant Harkenrider and Detective Lenz helped place him in custody.
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Lad
Father
Frank Treep
Baty Street
Otto Ahlers
Atreal
Ahlers
Jim
Tiny
Mr. Treep
Henry Harkenrider
Lenz
Political announcements for Allen County officials
Tote Master of the Tourmal Gazatte announces renomination for sheriff of Allen County. Jesse Grick reports seeking county clerk with support from the Jourmal Gazett. Joe Florio, an Italian, declares candidacy for clerk. John W Hayden, recently detained, suffers delirium tremens after a six month spree. Titase announces candidacy for clerk pending Republican nomination.
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Tote
Tourmal Gazatte
Plegue
Mheirt
Allen County
Jesse Grick
Jourmal
Jense
Joe Florio
P Stopecutter
Chicago
John W. Hayden
Trebra
Insurance gasoline stoves arrive for immediate delivery
Local stove dealer J. Ash announces a new consignment of Insurance gasoline stoves arriving this morning at 116 E. Columbia St. Customers are urged to place orders now to secure prompt delivery.
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J. Ash
Columbia St
Sehneider Couple Wave Gate to Chicago for Short Visit
Mr and Mrs F G Sehneider of 82 West Jefferson Street wave goodbye at home before a brief trip to Chicago. El Sterling moved his barber shop to new quarters in the Siting block beside the old location.
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F. G. Sehneider
Weat
Jefferson Street
Wave Gate
Chicago
el Sterling
Iis Old Tacatlon
Cottage for Rent at Rome City with Boats
Charming aerion cottage in Rome City available for rent now through June 1980. Weekly rate 131 dollars. Includes two boats with the property. Address A. B. C., care Journel-Gazette.
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Rome City
Care Journel-Gazette
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