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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1903
Page
11
Fragmentary OCR notes mention ferries and a railway near Ave and 1st Street with theaters and shops nearby. The text is garbled but indicates a transit project or station near a principal district with 10 minutes travel time referenced.
Indiana trial set for Mrs. Robert J. Drake a famed adventuress linked to the Goelet estate hoax and a string of alleged poisonings. Neighbors observed suspicions as Drake faced charges over the death of husband Jake Drake with stomach tests showing zinc poisoning.
Graduation exercises at St Marys college in Terre Haute drew a large crowd to Cecilia hall and surrounding grounds. More than thirty music students performed with a thirty-instrument orchestra. Prizes honored top averages and proficiency in music, with awards to Lovelta Turner Evansville and Elsie Jourdan Evansville among others. The school plans a new three story hall adding sleeping rooms and an expanded normal training building to accommodate growth.
Worcester Mass June 12 A meeting between Rep John R Thayer and Tammany Leader Charles F Murphy discussed Richard Olney of Massachusetts as a potential Democratic presidential nominee. Thayer urged mass mobilization for Olney, while Murphy doubted the pick, noting ongoing public doubts about Tammany and criticizing Republican presses for anti Democratic bias.
Indiana Republican editors consider a trip through Canada and the Northwest on state support. J J Whitehead of the American Press Association reports pending arrangements with Dominion officials. If approved, a special train along the Canadian Pacific will carry editors to several cities both ways, with Canadian government covering expenses.
In Poughkeepsie on June 18 crews from Columbia Pennsylvania and Wisconsin encountered near the river. Wisconsin led the water and Ohio Queen City coaches observed their rivals as Ellin Ward and Wisconsin followed along the cas i shore before parting.
Farmers in Allen county report poor crop prospects due to unfavourable spring weather. Early hay cutting may begin next week, with crops overall short but potential for better results if rain and sun return. Wheat harvest starts soon as conditions improve and yields are uncertain but may be fair in some areas.
At a creditors meeting of Waoks i Waterloo Bank Mander Garwood was questioned about bonds he holds for the bank. His Auburn home is mortgaged and his wife seeks to exempt it from debt repayment. Garwood's personal property may be added to the list. Charles McGlellan of Grand Rapids, a bank member, failed to appear and is reportedly $43,000 in debt to the banks. Bankruptcy actions against G T Anbey cashier, Claude Benedict cashier, and Isaac Hague stockholder were withdrawn.
Advert describes Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for ulcers eczema scrofula blood poison and other blood and skin diseases. Claims it purifies blood improves digestion strengthens kidneys and provides free sample and medical advice upon request from the Blood Balm Co Atlanta Ga.
Capitalists from Lafayette and Delphi organize a stock company with a 250000 cap to manufacture the Harris compressed air pump for well walls. Tested in oilfields, promoters claim it will increase small-well production more than tenfold. The ad mentions Dallas jewelry in Green's Arcade.
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