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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1905
Page
11
The text chronicles chaotic local remarks about municipal franchises, streetcar agitation, and police court chatter amid broader notes on tax, transport, and industrial associations. It also cites discussions on sobriety laws, work ethics for youth, and national conferences amid a collage of disjointed opinions and events.
Reader confusion about why a famed parade ended. The account references harsh winds, safety concerns, and the strain on animals and performers during a lengthy event. It notes producers and handlers faced public scrutiny and logistical challenges that led to canceling the spectacle.
A report on the Cardinal Gibbons fund shows Pierpont Morgan donating ten thousand dollars and other donors including Senior Aldrighs ninety two hundred dollars Windthrop Crane and Cyrus Wiss each giving one thousand. The total nears sixty two thousand dollars with additional gifts and debts noted, while assets seek clarification amid bankruptcy and property claims related to Thomas J Workman.
Report notes the Van Wert Line is under construction with George W. Mier selling adjacent parkway property to Lima Traction for 200 dollars. The company will use the gravel on the line and sell the land. A crew led by Gladiewx is distributing materials along the right of way, hauling with many teams.
Enormous bargains in suits skirts and waists promoted by Schlesinger's store with a focus on annual sale event offering wide discounts on clothing items.
Seven residents in a single neighborhood fell ill with typhoid fever after drinking milk from a local seller. Dr. Cheney and the city health office investigated, confirming impure milk as the likely cause. Milk samples from dealers were bottled and sent to Dr. Hurty for analysis, with results expected in a few days. The milk supplier has been warned to halt sales.
Johann Hoch, in Chicago, writes a sensational memoir about his life and alleged romantic escapades. He has drafted a first chapter and plans to publish a full narrative soon, promising to reveal secret histories and the tactics that won over women. Hoch has sold his gold watch to fund his struggle, signaling desperate finances.
A 19th century advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood acting remedy that strengthens the constitution. It promises a $100 reward to anyone it fails to cure and directs readers to send for testimonials and a mailed list of sentiments.
An array of legends describes isolated, pale-skinned peoples rumored to inhabit remote mountains and coastlines. Accounts span Central and South America, Africa, and Arabia, noting their supposed civilization, secrecy, and elusive sightings. The text cites Mindanao, Oman, and a tale from Col Miles in Oman as evidence for persistent white-trace myths that modern scrutiny often demystifies.
A fragmentary travelogue recalls mythic white figures said to inhabit Africa and Asia, noting pale traits and ancient lineages. References to explorers like Harry Johnston and imagined peoples mingle with faded claims of distant continents and lost civilizations, framed by a colonial gaze.
Mrs Jol Stork of Munthigton allegedly attempted suicide after a quarrel and was rescued by her husband and police. Georgy Townsend secured a rail contract for Port Wayne line. A BL & C brakeman from Josephs Michi ore Laiwish was killed near Stanley Ohio after being struck by a passenger train. John Snyder of Plymouth died after ingesting poison. known as the "wild man Baoula" who once toured with a street show and was famed for unusual strength and a habit of pouring water over his head. He leaves a wife and several children.
A garbled OCR collage lists stray lines about beer at H Hockemeyers in California street references and snippets from Boston Philadelphia Washington and Milwaukee newspapers. It includes disjointed dialogues, quotes about burglars, astrology, dogs barking, punishments, and social scenes, all unreadable as a coherent story.
CHICAGO June 16 State's Attorney Healey said grand jury evidence points to rival businesses instigating the Montgomery Ward & Co strike. He noted the inquiry may extend two more weeks as witnesses testify and deputy sheriffs patrol to prevent disruptions.
Columbus Ohio June 16 The American National Dancing Association announces officers for the year Oscar Duryea president Raber second vice president O H Hudson third vice president Inn Cohoes New York secretary Wy Smith Columbus Ohio treasurer Louis Kretlow Chicago
Edward Leusel, a leading young man of Michigan City, fell from a gasping launch during a pleasure ride on the dune near the park at night. He was drowned. the body has not yet been recovered.
Assistant Secretary Melville W. Miller of the Interior Department presented his resignation to the president and it was accepted. Jesse Wilson of Indiana is mentioned in connection with the action as the source text notes.
The fragment notes Jesse E. Wilson, widow and attorney, appointed assistant secretary of Union. It mentions Melville and a July 1895 move to Rongsalaer to practice law, with ongoing political activity since reaching adulthood. This brief item hints at local career and civic engagement amid a Journal-Gagette want ad context.
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