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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1905
Page
2
A fragmented report notes ongoing push by the legislature to permit municipal control over housing to address crowded tenements. Governor and city officials discuss risks, public welfare, and the balance between reform and governance. Proponents cite urgent needs while opponents warn of overreach and potential corruption.
A lengthy, fragmented discussion critiques public works bids and the city garbage contract. It questions private versus city control, argues for flexible trash collection frequency, and advocates safeguarding byproducts and revenue from waste processing. The text references interurban transport, advertising, and various local figures while urging careful contract design and accountability.
The editor notes friction over union labor and federation support. It cites Hosey Reilly Kennedy and Harris as opponents, accusing them of dodging union membership and political maneuvers. The piece questions who truly represents organized labor amid municipal ownership discussions.
A fragmented campaña text portrays E. V. Harris as a Republican candidate offering to unite voters against party bosses. The speaker promotes Harris as a citizen driven by the people and a clear alternative to insider influence.
A traveling man who covers many outside territories says Indianapolis residents should recognize what the electric interurban roads are doing for the city. He notes benefits from connectivity to several hundred territory cities and the wider region.
City clerk Schmidt answers questions on garbage collection and disposal. He defends the system, notes the crematory is in good repair, and explains contract terms and responsibilities for prompt removal of all garbages from residences, with work to continue daily including Sundays and holidays.
The piece laments commercial conscience and political corruption in the city. It urges leading lawyers and business figures to act honestly, resist bribery, and uphold public duty. It contrasts private gains with the need for responsible leadership and integrity in government.
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