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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1903
Page
2
Fort Wayne readers receive a snapshot of editorials and notices as the Journal Gazette notes summer mailing shifts, political commentary from Washington on corruption and Farewell to longtime editors, and plans for Colonel Bryan’s upcoming appearances around Fort Wayne and nearby towns.
A historic letter from Samuel E B Moris discusses time contracts and union cooperation in New York newspapers. He cites early 1888 strikes and rapid union agreements between publishers and the Typographical unions, noting contracts eased labor disputes and yielded satisfactory results across cities.
EMORSS, president and manager of the Indianapolis Sentinel, argues that voluntary labor contracts between newspaper publishers and unions in the mechanical departments yield strong service, stability, and virtually no strikes for years. He notes that publishers concede limited owner action rights while securing predictable three year terms and improved conditions through collective bargaining.
Fort Wayne former supreme court judge Walter Olde spent a Wednesday in Indianapolis on business, not politics. He said there is nothing to report now and suggested waiting a few months when activity may begin.
A senior law student from Allen County, Edward George Hoffran of Fort Wayne, NInd, is honored at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor ceremony. The message quotes Hoffran urging graduates to honor their alma mater, community, and nation as they enter public life.
Chicago June 19 The waiters and cooks strike is settled and most workers will return to work tomorrow A day long meeting produced a settlement allowing 75 percent of strikers to resume their posts while others will leave within ten days The agreement grants freedom of affiliations and outlines union recognition for hotel and restaurant workers and future cooperation with management on labor matters
The decision marks a substantial victory for the proprietors as wage increases were left to be settled by July 6 or to be referred to a board of arbitration. The university had previously refused to arbitrate.
The Modern Woodmen convention in Indianapolis decided to admit Virginia Kentucky the District of Columbia and Arizona. Several states including Tennessee Texas Arkansas and New York were rejected. A $5000 relief fund was approved for sufferers in Kansas Iowa Missouri Minnesota and Oregon. A readjustment plan debate continued with the Iowa and Illinois proposals. The Wisconsin Young amendment failed as the final vote settled at 215 12 to 166.
Loganport Indiana June 19 A twelve year old girl Aliae Fairehold attempted to eat snakes as part of a circus attraction. She was placed in a convulsive state by the reptiles after being chained and forced to eat them. Doctors warned she may die from the ordeal and injuries.
W Th Ryans of the Fourth ward was arrested in Scranton on soliciting bribes tied to a council meeting and a Dalton Street Railway vote. Selectman John Quinian urged an investigation into old councilmen alleged to have collected $400 each for their votes. Bail set at $2,000. hearing scheduled Monday.
The Appelgate syndicate announced plans to add sleeping cars on electric lines connecting Milwaukee Chicago area and Eastern Indiana routes from Richmond to Marion and toward Chicago. Indianapolis Eastern and its connections via Richmond Dayton and Springfield to Columbus likely will first introduce regular sleeper service this fall. Two Holland Palace Car Company sleepers worth $20,000 each are being built at Wilmington and will be used in August or September.
Bailey, correspondent for the Galveston News, says a tulter from Cleveland lad was written in response to a request. He defends delaying his view until return from Ola and asserts he would not alter his story for a quick paper. He accuses others of inaccuracy and defends his own reporting stance.
The article recounts remarks by Mr. Hackett and Mr. Adair urging party unity and support for Democratic nominees. Congressman J. M. Robinson praises the press and calls for removing old animosities, while President Mytoy and Senator Fleming attend. A banquet, theatre program, and social gatherings follow, with numerous editors and guests listed.
In Lexington on June 14 a crowd met Telkwd White and Jett at the station as they were moved to the jail. A juror reportedly refused to support the verdict while officials debated security. Jett and White remained quiet as county officials and lawyers observed the scene aboard the train. Jailers and judges spoke of ensuring proper care for the prisoners amid tense exchanges.
The Wabash District Epworth League convention closed at Beav er and will meet next year at Columbia City. Officers elected include President Rev. Tot Leaning Markle Vice President Miss Mary Newell Huntington Secretary Mize Erhol, Wess Columbus City.
In Kokomo Indiana on May 19 Parker of Gaston declined a pastoral call amid a local church decision. The terse note records a clerical personnel move involving the Goshen minister and related church matters.
A fragmented notice highlights a prominent minister in northern Dadi, described as the best known figure in his current role. The text emphasizes his strength and stature amid the assignment, noting his standing among contemporaries.
Peter Sakola administrator of the estate of the late Anton Somankesi pursued a ruling against the Central Union Telephone Company. A court in Houth BGS awarded damages of six thousand dollars for injuries related to a telephone wire incident involving a trolley wire.
Fragmentary notice notes a base ball Sunday event involving MarionyH and Fort shayne with unspecified details. The readable text hints at a local game or gathering but lacks clear dates teams or outcomes.
The Western Association of Writers meets at Winona Jaky for five days starting July 6 with speakers including William Gartis who will open the session on The Turk. Other speakers include FAL Colton W L Heney H M Skinner Bliss Carman Ochiltree Lockwood Tread and Banks. Miss Minnella Tay lar of Greencastle serves as president.
The trial of Frau Prezygoida, nicknamed the Remote Bluebeard, who poisoned four of her husbands with arsenic and was detected by a fifth, began in Allenstein East Prussia and concluded with her verdict of guilty and death sentence.
A proposed 2000 acre oil region near Decatur will open this week within a mile and a half of the city’s southern corporate limits. Leases and preparations by Achers & Hamilton of Geneva, Ill., with fields near Willshire and Chattanooga, aim for immediate development. Acher plans to return East then resume work next week. Initial surveys and preliminaries begin soon, signaling possible long awaited oil activity for Decatur. Some western prairie leases exist, but no action planned by Achers & Hamilton there for now.
W F Westlake owner of the Marion Leader has purchased the Ashvelite Daily and Weekly Citizen. He will delegate the management of the Citizen to another agent while he resides in Marion North Carolina.
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