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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1907
Page
2
Fragmented text describes noisy public discourse on playgrounds and recreation, a solar observation report with Prof Peters, Ninth ward hostility to saloons, mayoral enforcement of closing hours, and general civic unrest. Multiple names and places appear in garbled form, limiting precise details.
The article outlines a uniform railway accounting system set to take effect July 1, with reports required from railroads. It details classifications for operating revenues and expenses, depreciation charges, and the separation of expenditures for improvements from ongoing costs, emphasizing centralized supervision and frequent circulars.
New York June 16 The Commercial Telegraphers union reports no reply from Western Union to their demands after a committee review. President Small and Treasurer Rnasel say Russell plans to go to Chicago and unions nationwide are urged to await national approval before any action. A strike would harm business, the board aims to avoid it if possible.
Fragmented an OCR filled with garbled names and numbers. The piece mentions a Marlon Ink event with 2100 in attendance and a Hoy game, plus references to a batter and campaign money.
Three thousand people attended the dedication of St Anthony's chapel car at the Sally Street station in Chicago. The car, built for the Catholic Church Extension Society, carries an ivory 11th century crucifix donated by Count Santa Eulalia and is valued at 35000. The ceremony featured Archbishop James E. Quigley and other church officials, with Rev Gilbert Junnings delivering a sermon on extension. The car will travel to Kansas City and distant parishes to aid Catholic communities lacking church facilities.
Disturbing the peace reports from Russie describe delegates clashing with disapproving crowds. Demonstrations near the conference site in Geld draw around 2 000 people, with speakers denouncing wartime leaders and warning against any easing of military orders.
Fort Wayne promoters planned a new vaudeville theater with talks ongoing for months. A company was organizing to open next fall and engaged acts from Wig vaudeville clients. George Trier acknowledged ongoing work, though exact site not yet chosen, with encouragement from vaudeville circuits.
A cryptic note describes visiting Robison Park yesterday and again tonight. The writer mentions a mysterious Mr. Rattles, warns of danger, and plans evening stops at Fox Hite Co and the Rural Dry Goods doorway Mary Street. A lobster at Hat Bran cafe is noted.
A flood of speculation surrounds the Alabama senatorial vacancy after Senator Morgan's death. The answer favored is former Congressman Bankhead, seen as capable of matching Morgan's stature. Observers note Bankhead’s proven major support from Alabama voters in the recent primary and his perceived utility for upcoming committees. The vacancy prompts expected committee assignments at the start of the new Congress, with Democrats aiming to maintain influence while Republicans seek gains.
In Alabama, Governor Comer plans to appoint former Congressman Jabay Hf Diamtoan to the vacancy in the Senate until the legislature reconvenes. The move, likely announced Monday, follows prior forceful testing of candidates by Hobson and reflects the governor’s personal prerogatives.
The writeup analyzes Squires and Burns as top contenders with ideal physical matches. It notes neither man is exactly Symes, highlighting Squires's height and Burns's weight edge. If Towny adapts as his recent O Brien bouts suggest, the Australian rival could dominate. a forty five round fight is implied if both fight as usual.
In Los Angeles Jeffries seeks a permit to promote a rematch but is barred by the political machine. McCarey allies fear Jeffries’ power may shake ring influence as promoters stall before a July 4 date. A plan to stage a solo bout collapses amid license hurdles and alleged scheming. Britt Nelson bout touted as a fake, with Curley returning to Chicago after a San t move.
Huntington reports jurors fail to reach verdict in the Mosher murder trial after nearly a full day in the jury room. Judge Conk reassembles the panel for a final poll as members are questioned about possible agreement.
A gentleman’s gold watch with 8S engraved on the outside case is missing from Lindenwood Cemetery. Return to Journal-Gazette office. reward offered. Mr. Mex Mayer of Matthews-Northrup works is in the city on business with Port Waynes and Wabash Valley Tracton Co. Mayer’s firm is involved in banking and map printing for railway clients.
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