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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1913
Page
2
The weather man and park keepers note Fort Wayne’s heat as a heat wave grips the city. Plans by the Pennsylvania Company to extend its system coast to coast will create a continent spanning line, with Fort Wayne positioned on the main route and benefiting from the expansion.
In the monthly prison paper from Atlanta Georgia the prison farm is described as a valued open air assignment. About twenty five inmates work daily across over two hundred acres under one officer supervisor. crops include corn sweet potatoes watermelons tobacco beans tomatoes cucumbers and many vegetables. Farm yields supplement prisoner subsistence and contribute to institutional economy.
A truncated account warns of a deadly Stamford accident and a two year rail series of catastrophes along a western wing of the tunnel. The piece blames indifferent railway practices, noting the collision price and the recurring failure to heed cautionary signals. The author cites repeated engine and brake failures.
A sharp description contrasts a precise but absent minded engineer with a vigilant, steady train crew. The piece notes the dangers of overreliance on figures and the need for disciplined watchfulness amid rear-end collisions and suspensions. It highlights the tension between technical skill and practical safety in railroad operations.
The ninth annual convention in Baltimore saw the Associated Advertising Clubs of America adopt a formal declaration of principles. Delegates pledged to uphold truth in all advertising and to standardize verification of circulation and weight figures. The document calls for a national commission to oversee ethics and integrity across agencies, publications, and related sectors.
Journal Gazette editor notes Democratic nominations for city clerk and several council seats. Candidates include William Goverdear Joy Hama Charles H Burg Frank E Bougher Eugenig B Smith Clem Junge and others seeking voter support at the upcoming primaries. Additional editorial calls for advertising ethics reform and a code of truth in advertising.
Indianapolis June 3 Fire Marshal Longley warns town trustees and assistants to enforce ordinances limiting fireworks as Fourth of July losses in the nation reach millions. He cites Washington 1908 1909 fire injury reductions from prohibitions and urges Indiana measures to reduce deaths and property damage, urging community actions and local ordinances before 1914.
The Ban Hur tribe held memorial services at the court house with Rev. Cy Claude Wruvie of Wayne Street M E Church delivering the address. A large list of about thr ee deceased from February 2, 1900 was read, and flowers placed on the casket as the lodge performed the ritual.
A notice seeks a tailor and coatmaker named B. Mull, Thee Tailor, located at 1622 S Calhoun St, inviting applications or inquiries about employment.
The Empress Theatre drew hundreds yesterday to see a first showing of moving pictures titled To See Ourselves As Others See Us. The photographer will return this week to shoot another collection to be featured during next week's performance.
Grand Rapids June 13 Allegan county records show Michigan City in Allegan County claiming a unique status with a progressive mayor and five progressive aldermen. F C Castell, a 1908 UM dental graduate, leads with a strong ticket that defeated Republicans and Democrats by a large margin. The five aldermen are Hoffman, Owen, Boquist, Adams, and McIntosh.
A suspicious fire struck Dr Ys Galvin home on Thursday night. Flames started in two areas, one near the diving room and another by the kitchen lip, spreading to the attic before firefighters contained it. The blaze caused furniture removal and signs point to arson. Mrs Gus Fhroley returned from Norada Springs, Hubert Nichola heads to Chicago for schooling, and Mrs Frank Green with daughter Sarah Hilen from Columbia City were noted in town.
A scrambled testimonial style ad claims Fuiton’s Renal Compound cures Bright’s Disease. It cites a Scranton Salt Lake City doctor’s praise and a patient letter dated February six years later asserting perfect health. The piece urges readers to request a pamphlet from Jabs F, Fuiton Co in San Frencheen.
The Elks lodge at West Berry street held its annual picnic at the driving park yesterday drawing several hundred members and friends. A chicken dinner followed by afternoon events such as zoot and lean races provided a popular program amid ideal weather.
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