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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1910
Page
2
A garbled, opinionated prose piece reflects on political figures such as Walter Hmith Cal and Watson Indiana, Governor Farnen of Ohio, and Senator Beveridge. It blends commentary on speaking versus acting, mentions the Protestant Missionary conference, classical music hints, and the Crema-based Cremona violin heritage as a cultural aside, ending abruptly.
Fragmentary reflections mix religious harmony with a sharp critique of Republican politics. The piece contrasts Theodore Roosevelt’s square deal with party elites, arguing for reform through direct democracy or capable representation. It cites Beveridge Balloynes Norris and Taft debates while warning against corporate influence.
A 1910 era outlook argues automobiles boost national wealth and production. General Manager Neevon cites plans to sell 120,000 cars costing about 160.9 million with potential buys reaching 200,000 this year, driving profits and factory expansion across 260,000 workers in 19 major parts and accessories factories. The piece links auto manufacturing to broader prosperity, urging continued advertising and demand for cars and related goods.
A pocket book and money were lost on Broadway south of Jefferson street. Reward to be returned to 1375 Rockhill street.
Evansville Indiana reports a claim that illegal voting tactics emerged in the Republican primaries. A local observer alleges that Negro voters were bought and transported to influence the election. The message urges Governor Maurer to intervene and monitor polls in November. Local Republicans warn of widespread voter manipulation and fear altered results.
In Fort Wayne the Baltes Hotel Café advertises a finest 25-cent Business Men's Lunch. The notice also promotes a free Aristos Flour demonstration with iced tea and cake in the Tea Room opposite the Lyric Theatre hosted by G. E. Bursley & Co.
A Kansas Star clipping argues that a new party might form as voters react to Democratic betrayals and Republican leadership. It contends the public seeks Jeffersonian principles and warns that Democrats often aid reactionary gains, signaling evolving party alignments ahead of November elections.
The city plumbers examining board met at night in the city building to inspect two applicants for licenses. The board has now examined forty or more master plumbers, with a handful to be granted licenses as the new building code has recently taken effect, making the workload heavier this year.
Mrs Ada Kritor was reelected president of the Union Label League Women last night. Officers named include Mrs A J Miller first vice president Mrs Edward Winters second president Mrs Winifred Redding recording secretary Mrs Theran Munday financial secretary Mrs Toulan Defroin treasurer Mrs Chart Tanet sergeant at arms Mr 4 AW Loney doorkeeper Mrs Tie Brownye Torger pianist There will be a public motion meeting on the first Friday night in July with refreshments.
Price list for women's Swiss ribbed vests in plain and fancy styles, offered at 10c to 250c, including a special Swiss ribbed vest with crochet lace yoke at 25c. Also listed are women's union suits in multiple styles from 50c to $1.00, odd knit drawers, lace child’s union suits, children's porosukuit underwear at 25c, 39c, and 50c, along with children’s sleeping garments and underwear for all ages.
Hot weather calls for cooling drinks and suitable glassware. Offers include glass tumblers at 50¢ a dozen, brown etched tumblers 7¢ a dozen, cut glass tumblers 65¢ each, colonial goblets $1.00, tea and lemonade tumblers $1.00 a dozen, and plain to etched water jugs priced 50¢ to $1.75. A complete line of table glassware for all uses.
Gentlemen are invited to view new male apparel with style and value. Choice perfect fitting shirts priced at 1.00 and 1.50. Pongee shirts with or without collar 1.00 and 1.50. Swell silks into neckwear 25 and 50 cents. Plain and fancy hose from 1 1/22 to 50 cents a pair.
Parasols Fashion advertises a wide selection of parasols to match every costume for summer. It highlights plain colors and color combinations with correct handles, plus umbrellas with mistion handles priced at 1.00 and 1.50 dollars.
Twenty four candidates received the work of the fifteenth and sixteenth degrees at the Scottish Rite Cathedral last night, a continuation of the May lodge work. The sequence will proceed with the seventeenth and eighteenth degrees by Emanuel chapter Those Croix around June 18, with final degrees up to thirty second in the consistory postponed until cooler weather in autumn days.
Baltes Hotel Café advertises a 25-cent business men's lunch in Bluffton. A railway accident near Truftton Linn east of Bluffton injured Mrs Runyan and several others when a traction car overturned after skidding on the road. Mrs Runyan was severely shaken with broken rib and contusions. her daughter Steale suffered a knee and ankle injury. Mrs Runyan’s sister-in-law also sustained multiple injuries.
Newspaper notes WT Dany, a lawyer, has endured two months of rheumatism at Lather hospital with little improvement. The item also mentions a homemade monument erected Decatur in memory of former County Commissioner Henry Irving at Concordia cemetery and reports a streetcar collision injuring Mya Walls and her husband near Tobin and Buchanan streets. Claude Long, manager at the Hippodrome vaudeville house in Charleston, plans a theatre move during the Nolantimror period and ongoing management of the vaudeville venue with brother Tate returning in summer.
Two Wabash machinists were injured yesterday at the shops. Prink Watson of 1036 Huffman Street had a finger cut when a reverse lever swung, tearing clothing and bruising him. he was treated and will return to work soon. TT Bheat of Adele Grind Street injured while hoisting a weight aboard a car crane, suffered a facial cut and bruises. he was treated by the company physician and should recover shortly.
Firemen return from a trip to Huntington and Wabash with plans to boost a regional convention. Delegations from Portland, Berne, Decatur, Muncie, Bluffton, and nearby towns are expected, and a special train may be arranged to bring volunteers to the event. President Brecht will travel to Kendalville and northern Indiana to recruit additional units and ensure strong attendance.
For the first time in six months the entire force at the Pennsylvania painting shops are at duty and working. Thirty five men in the department, with others returning after injuries from falls, indicate a restart as Foreman Wolak reports the tonic shop full staff and a push toward summer quarters.
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