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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1905
Page
3
The forecast calls for mostly cloudy and cooler conditions with showers likely in northern portions on Monday. Tuesday should be partly cloudy and cooler with variable winds, and southeastern areas may see continued unsettled weather with some night showers.
A jumble of local items covers transport, injuries, deaths, and church events. A wheel car conductor, Mr S Rodentaun, is mentioned with a police investigation linked to a home incident. Mr Albert Ruby, a bottler, is noted with a minor injury from breaking a corked bottle. Mr August Shoemaker’s death is reported in Columbus via a family note. Church activities include a public service by Rev Charlee Spadding at the Episcopal parish house. Local fraternal groups Kum Knights of Pythias and Fort Wayne lodges attend memorial services at Lindenwood Cemetery with addresses by Attorney Bimeick.
The St Louis Typographical Union voted to back a contract granting a nine hour day and fifty-dollar weekly wages, with members accepting allegiance to the national body and revoking the local charter after a general meeting attended by a large turnout. The action resolved the dispute over allegiance to the national union and upheld the nine hour day as agreed.
W B Beamer, prominent in railway circles and son-in-law of A H Barnett, suffered a paralysis stroke in Spokane Washington. He previously served as superintendent of the southern division of the Santa Fe Railway and has many friends in Robison Park areas. His illness prompts hospital and charity appeals. meanwhile local interest continues as spouses visit and support.
Northern Indiana note reports W J Frederick plans a new lonera house in Garrett within the year. Temperance advocates push to keep Athion a dry town but fail to gather signatures for a ra mons remonstrance. saloon remainers likely to face similar odds. Journal Gazette Want Ads claim proven efficacy for results.
Mrs W A Fleming and Mrs James Finnell return from Europe and Los Angeles trips. The Gamma Delta Tau sorority hosts a dance for Martha Dietsee and Bertha Peters, while the T A G club plans a Wednesday party at Ruth Beers’ home. Mrs Weir and son Timer resume after a three month trip to the west, and Mrs Plummer returns from Europe with Goshen visits anticipated in July. Beatrice Hubbell Plummer is noted for musical circles in the city.
The June issue of the Musical Mirror publishes the twenty eighth Indiana Music Teachers Association convention program. Kokomo hosts June 27 28 29. Pre meeting on the 27th features a Kokomo reception concert. A song lecture recital by Gerard Thiers of New York and ensembles from Kokomo Peru and Noblesville follow. Renowned pianist William Sherwood and violinist Augh McGibeny perform. Various recitals and an organ recital by Mr. Clemons of Cleveland are scheduled with multiple regional artists. The convention closes with a final outing and a concert by the German House Orchestra of Indianapolis conducted by A Ernestinatt. Oliver Pierce and Tarroyd will perform as soloists.
Fort Wayne faces South Dowd in a baseball matchup as today’s local sports event. The Pape Furniture Company announces a move to 125 West Main Street in town, with business at the new store noted.
Wayne theatregoers will see a new Shakespearean trust production at the Majestic on Thursday June 92. Charles Frohman organizes the venture uniting Julia Marlowe and E H Sothern with the repertory of Hamlet and other classic roles in a lavish touring presentation.
Peter Weber, 28, despondent after a Mec and sever acquaintance, bought carbolic acid then whisky, planned to end his life. Police and officers intervened, took him to the station where he was deprived of liquor and held.
A garbled report discusses slot machines in Allen County, noting a phone line and a claim that machines were removed outside Fort Wayne. Sheri Grice is quoted saying that villagers will not allow machines and that action will be taken, with details unclear due to the fragmented source.
Fragmented report details Oscar Hidley and others in a string of alleged drunkenness and assault incidents. Frank Sterling was hospitalized after injuries. authorities pursued and detained several suspects. Comedic and garbled text obscures full names and places, but references indicate police action, injuries, and family disturbances.
The Tugush company led by Hen Great presents As You Like It outdoors at Fort Wayne Arch school. The open air show, featuring a large cast including Sydney Greenstreet and Frank Me Entree, uses a custom stage with boughs for wings and scenery. Two performances are planned with reserved seating and expected good weather.
A Cleveland Street letter from Mrs. Carl Stee of 550 Drover Street Indianapolis complains that including many brands such as Fels Naptha Gasoline Borax Babbitt Amishicin Glass Star Santa Claus and nisin Gliiers does not solve her pest problem after Easy Task Soap appeared.
A severe storm Saturday night caused two deaths in LaGrange as lightning struck a house where Mr and Mrs Hart sat dining, killing Mrs Hart and rendering her husband unconscious. Another farmer near LaGrange was killed. wind and hail damaged lines and buildings. The storm также hit South Whitley with several houses struck.
Miss Bertha Quaintance of Mishawaska thwarted a pair of burglars raiding her parents home. In a struggle one thief dropped his loot and fled after she was knocked unconscious. She recovered with minor injuries. two gold watch clasps were found on her. The incident highlights a daring nocturnal defense by a 20 year old woman.
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