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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1903
Page
10
Salt Lake City reports Bristow’s statement on irregularities in the postal department. Perry S Heath says all charges were answered four years ago and sees no need for further replies. An additional official faces scrutiny.
Former Assistant Postmaster General Heath faces sharp criticism for numerous alleged irregularities during his tenure. Reports, Bristow findings, and inspectors point to misconduct, with calls for his removal from the national Republican Committee post. Prosecutions and party impact loom ahead of the next campaign.
ANOTHER CASE BREWING, WASHINGTON June 18 Charges against Charles Hedges, superintendent of the free delivery service, alleging he pressured employees to accept valuables from companies and other acts under investigation by the department. Presented to Postmaster General Payne and referred to Fourth Assistant Bristow. Hedges questioned. records on file. He had been an assistant to former General Superintendent August Machen. Gahl and Crystal Clocks at Dallas F. Green's Arcade Jeweler.
Wabilington June 1 Pensions have been granted to numerous applicants with varied amounts listed for Elijah Luke Leander Trinkel Peter Jones EM Rink Stephen Harrington Jonathan Evans Henry JH Reed Daniel Rioates Thom as Rose Andrew McPheeters MM Gibson John Db Mille Vander Ruvt Hugh Harde Milton Wensey Henry Bert Jacob W Shawyer Milton J Faust Alexander Mille Leonard Hill Hell Brooks Jacon Ackermann A A Baker John Gamradt Marion Philpott William H Hoverie Isaac Pearcy George Loomis Milton L Campbell George Ward William Veerpilliot Harvey Tult Harry M Travis Thomas H Giffard R J White John Gatts Leroy S Hartley Jacob C Heck Elias V Hodkins George Smith Margaret A Fraker minor of Jonn G Troutman Mary A McKee Martha Gray Laureta Cloor Mary Nicholas Eliza Neetan Sarah E Morris Maciah Skillen Edwin H Leach William H Nickson Abner N Coffing Clayton T Brown David Tanner B Winter George W Parks William Reed John Blackman John F Wilson Wiltshire Minor Jasper N Heal Mary T Hanley Sareh Jenkins Jesse I Messick Fames Crawford C Hildebrandt Henry L Carpenter Janes Hitchcock Sanne Richlimer John J Hoiring Andrew Vansi ske el Ed H Jake Cornelia A Edington Hann A Haines Louisa M Gilliland Francis M Graham
In Logansport Indiana merchants move to drop trading stamps amid rising protests. Three stamp firms operate locally as various firms pledge to curb use and form a united front through the Logansport Men's Association urging dealers to join the boycott.
Nos Suoray reports the Knights of Columbus, new Catholic order, will draw about sixty attendees including twenty from Latay gh. Courting crowds from Logansport Kokomo and Indianapolis are expected with delegates from other areas. High mass at 1928, initiation exercises in the afternoon, and a 2000 banquet at Grand Army hall with Ty EL. McCheevey as pitmaster.
A mangled fragment reports Glork Lindsey praising Indiana Democratic editors for Wayne matter handling. The speaker claims to have turned the horse over to them and lauds the editors as a creditable slate of men.
A brief notice from EINE & CO outlines a 19 contest related to a loan sequence. Details are limited, but the text signals a financial matter involving lenders and investors with a focus on a specific contest.
Washington June 18 The post office department resumes establishment of rural free delivery routes halted due to appropriation deficit, with many routes to begin July 1 as the new fiscal year opens. The policy now is to establish routes as rapidly as feasible within service and economic considerations.
The Goshen and Fort Wayne Traction Company franchise was debated by the contracts and franchises committee but adjourned due to an inaccessible copy. A follow up session will review Pennsylvania track extensions to the Kerr Murray foundry and inspect the route this afternoon.
At Western Reserve University commencement exercises in Cleveland Ohio 177 degrees were conferred. William Elroy Curtiss class of 1871 noted newspaper correspondent delivered the address on The Balkan situation and received an honorary Doctor of Literature degree.
Chicago June 18 Robert Fitzsimmons the prizefighter announced his engagement to Miss Julia Gifford a singer with a company at a local theater She admitted the engagement but said there would be no wedding for a year or so.
In Columbus Ohio the Columbus Railway and Light company is formed with a capital stock of 1,000,000. Stockholders of the Columbus Railway Company voted this afternoon to lease their property, franchises and privileges to the Columbus Railway and Light company. The transaction aligns with Edison Company taking control in the region.
A chaotic scene at St. Ann's church in Grass Creek during Saturday services led to five narrow escapes as the congregation faced a dangerous fire. Bishop Alerding, Port Wayne and other city figures attended. accounts describe residents aiding in evacuations and peril as flames spread to draperies and other furnishings.
Lansing reports the June 11 adjournment after a session marked by seventeen wills awaiting the governor signature and a proposed increase in the state supreme court membership from five to seven. Governor Biss had signed the last bill.
At a meeting at their new quarters on Ly Cathoun street the Retail Clerks elected officers. President Clem Noll. vice presidents Claude Nolestine and M. O. Culter. recording secretary Louis Young. financial secretary Edgar Pierceton. treasurer Charles Byerline. guide Jacob Bastian. guardian W. Rockhill. trustees Fred Harde Edward Lahmeyer and J. H. Byerline. grievancy committee Wolrol Orr Lahmeyer Young Noll. A band concert and ice cream social will be at Swinney park on Tuesday June 23.
Anetian sale notice outlines a furniture auction featuring items including male apparel pieces. The event details remain unclear due to fragmented OCR, but vendors advertise quantities and catalog listings. Local buyers are advised to inspect goods and confirm conditions before bidding.
For sale. A good squares plan selling for 40.09 with only payment for debits. Closed weekends except Saturday. Contact Guy Conklin at 1112 Calhain, near Cathedral.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles opened its Indiana state convention in Anderson with about 2000 members expected. Delegates from gas belt towns and other areas gathered as committees reported on credentials and organization, naming officers and calling for a banquet at the Grand Hotel. Speakers included local officials and congressmen. proceedings continue with sessions and events planned through the two day meeting.
The Muncie Star reports that the Muncie aerie will join the Fort Wayne crew at a carnival next week in company with the Anderson group. A probable chartered special train will transport the party, with Indiana band members to accompany the event.
Peru Indiana June 18 free price prices paid at the Poland China hog sale held at Macy Indiana.
Reports from Muncie Indiana say Sunday baseball may be played despite ministerial opposition. The Indianapolis team plans to play at Athletic Park while ministers argue over enforcement and possible arrests for players and officials. Officials from the Ministerial Association refuse to confirm details.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a Mo state location and a local group. It references individuals and numbers in unclear order, with no coherent event or outcome to detail. The readable pieces point to a possible community notice or event list without full context.
The Wayne barber shop orders a new gas massage machine and a stew air compressor with capacity for twenty chairs, arriving in a few days. Rich American gut glass, as Dallas Gra Arcade Jeweler.
Lieutenant Governor Northcott of Arkansas was robbed last night at a hotel in Indianapolis. Jewelry and $25 in money were taken, the chain had Mitsonie design. A man named Zimmerman, 25, allegedly attempted to flee but fell, authorities pursuing trial.
Governor Newton W Gilbert of Indiana presided as commissioners selected in the Indiana building project. Frank Bal of Munice chaired the banking committee. WW Blovens of Salem led agriculture, horticulture, and livestock. D W Kingey of Newcastle chaired publicity and promotion. C G Shireley of Kokomo chaired the committee on sculpture and the firm Wing Mahurin Fort Wayne and King Mahurin Fort Wayne architects had plans accepted. They called on President Planets Secretary Reesus and Works Director Taylor to confer with Exhibits Director Skit and department chiefs about the site visit and arrangement.
In a June 18 incident in City, Missouri, all freight handlers employed at the St. Louis and San Francisco, Barrington, and Stock Island line depots walked off the job at ilermout due to unspecified company actions. The walkout blocks freight operations across the three systems.
Fused to grant tele demand for gay ner 2 of wages of nearly twenty five per cent. This makes a toll al l four hundred men now out, the Saint Feo omen having suck on Mutiny. Other reals may be afferted.
On Sunday morning Trinity German Lutheran church will confirm a class of twenty two children. The roster includes William Bredemeyer Otto Gubhe August Meleking Bhuer Jung Oscar Srlust Theodore Flouk William Fahlaing Richard Buehner Frieda Schroer Jmins Kaiser Walter Wolf Pal Reliust Clara Levnk Berlin Stephan ja Schafer Martha Lohse Louse Lochert Flava Charle Anna Nitzsche Tillie Schaphars Dora Hansehild Anni Hausshhild.
Fort Wayne faces a ball game against the visiting team with kickoff at home plate and early action anticipated. Key players and lineup details are not fully clear in the fragment, but the fixture is expected to attract local interest.
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