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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1903

Page

4

Radical action of glass men raises selling agency plan

In Wiltsburg on June 18 the American glass firms led by Ancrica WHKW Glass, Federal Windes Glass, and Independent Window Glass formed a plan to sell directly to trade through a new national window glass jobbers' association. They cite a 300,000 to 400,000 unit drop in orders after jobbers refused manufacturers’ price cuts. The move aims to establish a selling agency in Pittsburgh or New York to distribute pro rata shares, while the federation signals possible further actions if terms aren’t agreed.

WT. Gray Rit Endent Federation Jobbers’ Association Maller

Christian Culture Assembly At Pine Lake Grounds

The Christian Culture Assembly of the Baptist church will hold at Pine Lake grounds near Gaporte and Pine Lake. Rev Jona Justique and Rev K A Gna of Chicago will preside with President J A Medvit DOD of Ewing College. Delegates plan sessions on social questions, pastoral duties, foreign missions, and music with band concerts and recitals.

K. A. Gna Chicago J. A. Medvit Dod Ewing College Peak. Org Harry Henderson Lastusfatvy Chicana Lehigh Emmett T M. Linden Michisan Cliys Roslon Smith Minneypolis A. Berry Indianapolis Sjou Franklin College Amoi Ura George BE. Clarke Lou Bend the Rey Myron ‘W. Haynes D. Chicago A. R. Wyant Achouton Meyer J. Chicago Adar M. Philley Gaston Nelson & Burlus Oklahoma City Gaporte Pine Lake Ping Lake

Kidnapped boy rescued after circus abuse claim

Six year old Johnnie Layton was returned to his parents in East St. Louis today after police investigated a tale of kidnapping by showmen. Sylvester Dakar, alleged carnival employee, faced charges related to the boy’s abuse at the Gaskill Munday Carnival Co. The child recalled being caged with monkeys and frightened by a large man.

East ST. Louis Johnnie Layton Sylvester Dakar Gaskill-Munday Carnival Co Monseys Jobante

Fragmented Cage Incident Sparks Eerie Reflections

A survivor recalls fleeing a cage, slamming a door, and two attackers as text recounts clawing, escape, and confusion. The narrative mentions a big black man, pursuit by others, and fading injuries while implying a return home.

Senator Hoar Addresses Iowa College Men at Commencement

Senator Hoar spoke at the University of Iowa commencement, where some 3000 in the tent heard him praise Massachusetts Senator George Hoar as a model of citizenship. The university awarded him a doctor of laws as he urged students to place public duty above party and personal ambition, stressing character as the foundation of a republic.

Iowa City Iowa University of Iowa George Moar Allison Ar. Hoar Massachusetts University A. G. Cumming A. N. Currier College of Liberal Arts Hoar Republic Witeh Gables Shad Charnefur Aa Wordsworth Gatta

Fragmentary prose on university role and national witness

The passage presents a cryptic reflection on how daily events affect a larger cosmic result and asserts the university as a perpetual witness to the youth of America. It hints at responsibility for the country’s future and humanity, but the text is garbled and lacks clear facts or events.

Amarica Amy Ate

Negroes Get Off Easy In Kentucky Trial Ends In Five Year Sentences

Ashville Kentucky June 18 The trial of three black men Sanders Mann and Marrly for murder concluded this afternoon each sentenced to five years in the penitentiary Tomorrow they face burglary charges from the same assault If convicted they face two more years The wounded Farrow man is in Lexington asylum not expected to live The commonwealth may press for pardons and executions if Farrow dies Troops remain to guard the courthouse

Ashville Sanders Mann Marrly Farrow Lexington Commonwealth Morris Matin Morris Withilrew Nul

Plague Deaths Trim Indiana May Toll. Smallpox Declines

Indiana May plague report shows 2 421 total deaths for the state with an 11 per 1,000 rate. Five large cities exceed state average with Indianapolis at 14.25 and Fort Wayne at 18.5. Smallpox 79 deaths across fifty nine counties. tuberculosis 770 deaths, 48.5 percent between ages twenty and forty.

Indianapolis Jim Murty Stile Bore of Health Tis Preumonia Boone Marlon Vike Crawford Tr Daviess Greene Bexapite Dusplin Aix Rete Tho’ Ely Brangville Fort Wayne Settle Bend Tarte Haute

Receiver for Pike Building in Cincinnati

Judge Hosen of the superior court granted Union Savings Bank and Trust Company a receiver for the Pike Building Company to protect a $30,000 trust debt. The court ruled that the opera house property loss from a recent fire affects the lessee income and nullified an assignment, naming the receiver to oversee the stage site and related nearby businesses.

Cincinnati Hilo Hosen Superior Court Union Savings Bank and Trust Company Pike Builting Company Wich Hay Pike Oper Miecourt the Building Company Raw

Russia Bows to American Protests Over Jewish Migrations

A cable from Odessa reports that a Russian official edict will end restrictions on Jewish settlement near frontiers. Leaders in Odessa pressed Tsarist ministers to classify villages as cities and allow Jews to reside freely across the country, easing exile and bans.

Chicago Vna Trany Odessa Leon A. Berex Thatsmitch

King Peter Receives Servian Tribute at Geneva Church

King Peter attended a solemn Tyceum at the Ruslan chapel in Geneva with Russian consul generals and Servians present. The arch priest blessed him with holy water and the king received priestly benediction amid strict police precautions. Servian officers were saluted as a ceremonial homage was paid to the gallant Servian army.

Geneva Peter Servia

Bohemian valet Jade Kraus returns to Pilsen from Belgrade

Saw It All Vienna reports Jade Kraus, once valet to late Queen Dragu, fled with royal intimates during the assassination. He claims wider conspiracies and predicts parliamentary action and future metro politan fate as King Alexander’s supporters rally.

Vienna Jin Jade Kraus Dragu Pilsen Belgrade Aul Wi ‘Ie Streva Idm Eitivd Alexander

Train Wreck Slays Expressman Near St Louis

A late night east bound Four passenger train collided with the rear of an Illinois Central freight near the Eade bridge Dodge of Dating Texas, in charge of an express car carrying race horses, was killed instantly. The express car was attached to the rear of the Illinois Central train and splintered. Thirteen trotters were maimed. one horse named Robi with a 2209 record was killed. A signal misunderstanding caused the accident.

BT. Louis Inglis Eade Bridge Dodge Dating Tex Expres Illinois Central Robi

Fragmentary report on rescues near Slausmeier implement yard

A street laborer named Denry Shear was buried or trapped by a cesspool at the rear of the Slausmeier implement yard on West Malin Street yesterday. It took two hours before his plight was noticed and he was rescued. He suffered no serious injuries.

Denry Shear Thy Malin

Court News Briefs From Fort Wayne Action and Divorces

Court news reports a damage case Karls Salley vs Fort Wayne Action Co jury verdict. divorce applications for Margaret Steger and Gustave Schmetzer. administrators named for estate. wrongful claims and real estate matters. marriages licensed and weds listed among many names with varied spellings.

Karls Salley Fort. Wayne 'F Action Company Handi Margaret Steger John’ Steger P. B. Caleriek Charlowo i Schmetzer Aerson Gustave Schietzer Breen & Morris PRMD Minnich Mystic Wire Moellerirs Bros Harper and Iggermanttorneys Allen, Warner Joseph C. Silver Quiet Mite Lo Real Estate V. Morris Wed

Mayor Harrison’s Wife Plans Surprise for Husband

Chicago rumor columns note Carter “Hy Matcison” and wife of Chicago’s mayor may be involved in a planned surprise. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR.

Chicagg Aone WerMes Carter Hy Matcison Chicngo

Fairy tale beauty to stage magical extravaganza

Mrs Harrison, inspired by The Wizard of Oz and Prince Silverwings, plans a stage fairy tale extravaganza. She began transforming the book into drama for a surprise to her husband. Reginald DeKoven, a former schoolmate, is likely to compose the music.

L. Frank Bauars Prince Silverwings Harrison Reginald DeKoven

Second Night of Saengerfest Grand Success at St Louis

An immense audience welcomed the second Saengerfest concert in St Louis on June 18. The 600-voice national chorus, trained by instructors, joined by a 100-piece orchestra and Soprano soloist Mme Fliescher Edel, performed works from Rheinberger and other composers. The Cincinnati Singers, led by Tout Ehricht, and the Festival orchestras impressed. solos by Mins Pletacher and others drew thunderous applause as the hall filled with fervent appreciation.

ST. Louis Taining Theodore Thomas Echegira Festival Orchestra Cincinatti Ebonil Symphony Orchestra SG Lovie Rheinberger Th National Sie Chorus Lintten Clochinati Touts Ehrecht Femaoe Virhas Neale Taldamarx Urestra Mve Muladloua Kentucky Uae

Bicycle Accident Leaves Young Man Seriously Injured

Dane Sweyl, a young man living on Wagner Street, was seriously injured yesterday afternoon in a bicycle collision with a post. He was rushed to Hippie hospital in the city by ambulance after suffering a ruptured kidney. Doctors reported a very delicate operation had been performed and he was in critical, but improving condition.

Dane Sweyl Wagner Hippe Hospital

Local notices from Jerankta to Bluffton and beyond

Miss Bessie Wandruft of Jerankta Pa visits friends in Bluffton at Mrs J C Shanp’s home while Mrs Thomas Carey plans future home in Wort Smith Ark. John H Aiken confined by severe illness. lung condition feared. Joseph Z Pethers and family plan a two week outing to Clear Gale. Oil well drilling leases filed by Ohio and Juliana company with County Recorder Gillette. Fire alarm for a blaze at 4 am caused by burning rags. no loss. Lehenmann family visited Mrs R Sehentianti’s country home fourteen miles south. Journal notes southern county needs Mehlmann Maltala. Roakwool Vasey at Ballast Groen’s Arcade.

Mra C. Shanp Bluffton Lo Me Thomas Carey Mit M14 Fla Potter Fondry Wort Smith Ark Fiuge John H. Aiken Lung Oteyer Joseph Z. Pethers Luxhty Taal JSON Mauriee Gillette Ohio and Juliana Company Fire Department R. Colmey West Shuenficia Street FL i. Lehenmann

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