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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1913
Page
5
League leaders head to Sunday action as top clubs clash in a pivotal matchup. Teams feature strong guards and sharp shooters aiming to solidify standings and enter the promo stretch.
Yale defeats Harvard to take the initial game of a major series with a dominant pitching performance. Large crowds, notable players and festive atmosphere mark the event, with postgame notes on fan attendance and surrounding activities.
A stream of short notices lists residents visiting friends in towns like Dellancu Columbia City and Fort Wayne. Several people recover from illness or injury, travel to Chicago or Kendally, and host guests at homes in Auburn Fort Wayne and Gary.
The article details ongoing tariff bill discussions led by Chairman Simmons with plans to send the bill to the senate within a week. Senator Hitchcock from Nebraska proposes a graduated tobacco tax and broader corporate income tax reforms addressed alongside revenue aims, including a five cent banana duty projected to raise about two million dollars.
A contested proposal seeks to exempt each child from income tax up to 30 000 dollars, sparking subcommittee reviews and minority opposition. The discussion highlights potential shifts in tax relief and impacts on families as lawmakers weigh amendments and budget implications.
The Brotherhood of Formative Firemen and Enginemen will keep its headquarters at Peoria Washington after a dispute over the city site. Delegates favored western city support while Charis Tutte of Wutash accepted the chair, ending the contest and confirming permanent home location.
Speech recounts campaign, claims victory in gas rate case lowering rates to ninety cents for five years saving Port Wayne residents nearly half a million dollars over a decade. Describes establishing a cut rate electric light and power plant, track elevation efforts, and crossings projects on Broadway Calhoun and Fairfield avenues, urging support for reelection.
W. and Williams city chairman of the progressive party said yesterday that an independent ticket would be fielded regardless of whether other parties accept or reject invitations. He claimed many Democrats Republicans and Socialists would join the movement, though leaders remain doubtful about sentiment.
A Waterloo area chronicle reports a barn fire near Hamilton Dam and a heroic horse rescue attempt, detailing the animal's frantic dash to reach its foal. It also covers funeral plans, car trends, upcoming club meetings, church notices, and local social news in concise items.
A damaged OCR fragment provides partial text about a judge and sale action with unreadable surrounding details. The readable pieces mention legal language and authorities but lack concrete names, dates, or locations to form a complete summary.
Fragments show two more candidates registering with the clerk amid confusion and garbled notes. The text mentions the clerk processing filings and references delays and local city settings, though specifics are unclear. Entities are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Fragmentary report notes progressives hope for representation in the upcoming primary. The text mentions Port Wayne and various parties but remains garbled regarding eligibility, candidates, and outcome. Key names, dates, or concrete actions are missing due to OCR issues.
Councilman Peter A Braun of the Fights War Democratic ticket will resign two weeks from his duties at Fort Warne Electric Works to devote full time to campaigning for the party nomination before the primaries. He does not expect to hold meetings prior to the primaries.
Paul P Kinder a well known building contractor and former ward councilman seeks the Democratic primary nomination for councilman at large. He cites three years in office and his record of public service and fair dealing in both private and public life.
Local Democrats of Mort Wayne praise the PAMOrm adopted by the party, describing it as dandy and sound. Report mentions Moe MoM Mokena and several quoted supporters. The text includes garbled names and unclear lines but centers on party stance and approval.
A garbled report from Sullivan City records Skelton and Williams discussing Republican central committee actions. The note indicates opposition to forming an independent ticket and urges community alignment, with mention of Port Wayne and local party cooperation.
Socialist party workers rally to discuss fielding a straight ticket with a nominee. The group debates selecting a central candidate to run for office, amid factional tension and leadership questions.
Testimony before a state investigating committee details violent clashes at Holly Grove and Cabin Creek during a miners strike. Armored trains, machine gun fire, and witness accounts are reviewed as union demands for wage and recognition face resistance from mine operators. Financials show high production costs and guard expenses, with officials noting the strike threatens up to 15 000 workers.
A Fort Wayne article recalls the Monday Commercial Club session praising Bertch’s work and backing him as long as he wishes as secretary. It notes Blederwolf’s welcome address to visiting delegates and mentions concerns over department journal charges and related correspondence from 1923 involving Inter Ocean and sugar magnates.
The record reveals Hamlin pressing for publicity to defend beet sugar and oppose price cuts. Letters show efforts to enlist newspapers, the Associated Press, and big railroads, with Hamlin seeking legal counsel to protect private papers amid a fourth amendment dispute.
June 17 report highlights Mrs. Frank Dowards returning from Mobile to Wayne, Mrs. Bred Starr robemnad, Thomas Madonnell visiting family west of the city, and Gov’t department stint of Mr. McGonnell. Numerous out-of-town relatives attend the funeral of Bondsy. A marriage license is issued. Eve Blanco is noted as a bridesmaid. Several residents travel to Detroit, Chicago, and Fort Wayne for visits, business, or events, with various locals arriving and leaving.
Eamuel F. Hittsberger a Fort Wayne railroad veteran dies at 75 after short illness. Survived by wife and four Fort Wayne children, funeral arrangements pending. Also notices for Elizabeth Dynfee-Jowell and August Boneal Jr. funeral services set for Thursday at home and church in Columbia City and Arcadia area.
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