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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1909
Page
16
A hill collision between two passenger cars resulted in fifteen fatalities. Emergency crews reported a grim scene with multiple trapped occupants. Authorities are investigating the crash and may release further details on the cause and victims.
Mangled bodies are taken from the splintered ruins after a South Shore electric railway crash near Chesterton Indiana. Officials cite mis interprete d orders transmitted by telephone as the cause. Nine inches have been recovered and more may be found atop wrecked cars. Charles Johnson of Porters, Inc. is the sole known victim with severe injuries likely to prove fatal. Injured were moved to Epworth hospital in South Bend via a Lake Shore route. The incident involved the Chicago Lake Shore South Bend railway line running from South Bend to Kensington. The exact number of victims remains uncertain and continued coverage is pending.
A June meeting in Kipas Bay between Russian and German rulers drew little from foreign and Russian pundits despite high expectations. Officials insist policy toward England and Britain remains unchanged, with Russia not committing to an anti German bloc. Stolypin and William spoke at length, the German leader praised Stolypin, and Russian officials noted general discussions without binding decisions.
Bulletin from London reports the cruder Supple arrived in Dover this morning in sinking condition after collagin with "Dungeones." A number of tugs and life boats attended. An attempt is believed to be made to salvage the cruiser.
Baltimore M d June 19 After a conference between J D Harris general superintendent motive power of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and a joint committee of the blacksmiths and boilermakers unions both sides announced that all difficulties had been definitely settled Representatives of the workers had been meeting daily with Harris to reach a satisfactory factory agreement on working rules
War news report from King News Bureau describes Captain Oreille 3 Kitmer in a counterfeit uniform found in Mina Maury Koontz's name. The suit, worn by a captain whose trousers were torn, led to a stag party hosted by Ruth and Water Koontz. The attendees, linked to the Triple Society, wore the captain's clothes during the event.
The article details the death by self-inflicted hanging of Mary Agnes Raiz in a fashionable London apartment. It traces her links to Alfred Vanderbilt, a Cuban diplomat, and her residences in New York, St. Louis, and London. The piece notes sensational social status and public interest, mentioning inquiries by parliament.
Fort Wayne hosts the Eleventh Annual Indiana Saengerfest drawing visitors for concerts at the Majestic Theater and Saengerbund Hall. More than two hundred trained male voices directed by Prof Adolph Sinitingar perform with a thirty instrument orchestra. A large parade and park picnic follow, with officials including Mayor Henry greeting attendees and railroads facilitating travel.
A blaze at a Duluetit Minnesota livery barn caused $40,000 in damage after unknown origin late today. Five men and sixteen horses were lost. the barn owner is listed as Ziamecman of St Paul. Firefighting crews worked to save the property and animals.
Thirty two graduates from Concordia prepare for Tuesday evening exercises with Latin and modern orations, Greek recitations, and musical selections. Notable attendees include former classmates and prominent figures from Decatur, Hammond, Bay City, and Indianapolis as the town hosts a color parade, banquet, and alumni roll call.
Bishop Murphy and Riana Bonacum led two priests to secure a majority to oust a church official in Ulysses. A planned meeting at a hotel faced mob pressure as townsfolk refused to move and blocked formal proceedings. The Lincoln attempt failed when the trustees declined to meet.
San Francisco June 14 the jury in Patrick Culhaan financier and railroad head was locked up at 11 20 pm after eleven hours without reporting a verdict Judge William Lawler ordered the jurors kept together until noon to-morrow amid a long deliberation on the bribery charge against the railway magnate.
Warsaw Indiana June 1 The death of Tamas Colbert thirty three son of Thomas Colbert of Silver Lake at Oak Creek Col was caused by a fall 1100 feet down a shaft at a mine where he had worked for a month The body arrived last night and officials believed he had been shot earlier He and three coworkers fell from an electric car when gear failed in a 43 degree decline Two of the four were killed Colbert survived but his condition or fate was unclear
A weather summary notes fair and warmer conditions on Sunday with Sunday and Monday showers expected. Southerly winds become brisk, with potential higher gusts in the afternoon and evening. Temperatures rise across the region, while scattered showers may affect western and southern locales.
Washington report outlines tariff debate highlights with Aldrich Beveridge and Payne-Aldrich amendments. Discussion covers wood pulp duties, cash register duties, and fears of monopoly profits. Senate session adjourned around 10:00 p.m. as amendments lingered.
Fragmented OCR notes outline a presidential itinerary with Taft visiting Beverly, Albans, Lake Placid, and Burling amid July to August events. It hints at speeches, gifts, and civic functions, mentioning schedule gaps and continuation on another newspaper column.
Husck driven Chevrolet wins the Cobe cup over 396.66 miles on the Crown Point Lowell course with a margin of one minute five seconds. Bourque in a Knox takes second as the day features rough experiences and heavy spectator enthusiasm.
Washington report notes Sant 10-Lieutenant U.S. Grant III, grandson of Ulysses S. Grant, will serve as military aide to the provost and superintendent of the army and navy bureaus. The appointment reflects ongoing ties between the Grant family and federal service through Taft’s administration.
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