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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1909

Page

2

Paris Proposes 200 Million Spend for City Upgrade

The article notes Paris plans to invest 200 million dollars to improve the city. It discusses tax measures and broader fiscal implications, referencing Taft era corporation taxes and documentary stamp revenues. The piece mentions legal and political debates, including figures like Governor Marshall and various newspaper voices, and highlights a Northern Indiana journalism reunion with discussions on editorial ethics and development of journalism in small towns.

Taft Om Corporation Ealy Indiana Plymouth N. A John L. Mannman Politieal George Ro Sentt Gery Tritone Lem

Public debate on city lighting and governance

The text records a heated discussion about street and public lighting, administration secrecy, and alleged political maneuvering. It cites concerns that municipal lighting favors commercial interests, keeps citizens in darkness, and drains the public treasury, with references to a political leadership and alleged tampering with public funds.

Corthie Tie City Giese Tulelb

Political Talk CLeon Plans Democratic Candidacy for City Clerk

Mr John CLeon seeks the Democratic nomination for city clerk citing long service in Wayne. He has been a hotel chief bookkeeper and an accountant with deep local ties. His campaign highlights business experience and steady leadership as he runs in the Ninth district race.

John Cleon Wayne Clerle Mann Chelen Wayn Hotel

Mt Clemens Attracts Tourists With Climate And Sights

A fragmented notice touts Mt Clemens as a popular destination highlighting its pleasant climate and waters. It mentions local sponsors and workers driving development to attract visitors, noting a key advocate and community figures behind the campaign.

Wayne Hotel Bar Opens to Public

A historical note describes the Wayne Hotel bar opening to the public with its new amenities. The piece mentions limited details about staff and management, with references to a panel and a founder tied to a prior project.

City News Update Amid Casualty and Staffing Changes

Mie Loona Gasey of Kant Ceoigh ton avenue recovers after appendicitis attack. Mr. Dipper, a head clerk, takes over duties at Trement hol and Wabash, succeeding the night clerk at Wayne hotel. Meetings announce new office hours and plans to advertise forthcoming changes.

Mie Loona Gasey Kant Ceoighton Avenue Dipper RM Dorn Wabash Wayne Hotel Wincl Datatts Wkusa Chis

Clarence Omo Out of Huntington Jail

Clarence Omo, held on alleged perjury related to the John Baker murder trial, was escorted from Huntington Jail by Fort Wayne attorneys McAdams and Barezotl. He had been transported to the county after his Fort Wayne arrest and subsequent involvement in testimony plans.

Hla Miner Wayne Aura Germany Tly Journal-Gazetta Huntingyom Thd Hay Oforte McAdams & Barezotl Fort Wayne Clarence Ome John Baker

Murder trial reveals Fort Wayne suspects in Croy case

The report outlines the arrest and trial sequence in the Woodburn murder of Marshal Columbus Croy. It traces Baker’s trial in the circuit court with Judge Coole, Miller as an accomplice, and Jule Erwin’s involvement, including a confession and subsequent bond details. The article references witnesses, a November 108 misprint, and a pending retrial in Shia county.

John Sulwer Fort Wayne Judd Jul Baker Columbus Croy Woodburn Baker Coole Greeepperren Durfur Herman Miler Jule Erwin Isaler Mion County Cort John Capron Alien County Miller Stork

Walter Wells Arrested for Boardinghouse Theft

Detective Charles Lenz arrested Walter Wells, 18, on a charge of stealing 1 960 from Mrs McDonald, a boardinghouse operator at 1805 Smith Street. The money was found in a purse wrapped around the suspect’s leg as he boarded a train to BL Lau. Officer Robert Dickson recovered a spit of evidence near the riverbank, while two tramps left a broken ship case with only dirty linen inside.

Charles Lenz Wales Wells Wells McDonald Smite Street Lau Robert Dickson

Clearances Show Slight Falling Off at Fort Wayne

The Fort Wayne clearing house report shows a minor drop in clearances for the week ending Tuesday. Comparing with 1908 figures, total receipts and balances fall modestly, reflecting a quiet clearing period despite some fluctuations in specific days.

Mihagdr Putt Kuli Fort Wayne Clearing House Yenagaes Garwerle Ares Terarton Balincen

Wolves Captured by Meunevett Sent to New York

June 19 report states Feldimuerach alaimers arrived with two wolves one alive captured by President Meunevett. They will be shipped to New York aboard the Tannenby during art week.

Waples Alaimer Feldimuerach ra-Preident Meunevett New Yorke Tannenby Waltig Art Week

Zimmerman at Large Officers Watch at Night

Zimmerman remains at large as police pursue the suspect in the Wright child case. Nebulous reports place him near Warin area after an afternoon chase. Sheriff Hamlin says authorities doubt locals would harbor him, while observers weigh possible sightings and next steps.

Nsint News Waknaw Jannati Ancil Zimmerman Trary Wright Wari Olthera Zimmerman

Burglars Jump From Porch Roof After Robbery

Mr and Mrs Bardgell were awakened near 2 AM by two men who fled through a window onto the porch and escaped into the street after a brief search by Sergeant Pappert and Driver Fa Kevelheimer. The homeowners offered only a vague description of the intruders.

Mir Nayton Howe Bards Barglra Phire Pappert Fa Kevelheimer Bardgell

CuPID STyCh Active Near Lagrange

The CuPID STyCh craze is reported active near Lagrange as the County Clerk’s office handles a flood of documents. Notaries issued today to Marshal L. Axdelott of Mishawaka and Lille M. Peterson of Baen township amid ongoing romantic entanglements.

Kink News Lagrange Ing Mroxe Cupid Nosase Marshal L. Axdelott Mishawaka Lille M. Peterson Baen Township

Fort Wayne Tourists Planned Continental Trip

Fort Wayne travelers led by John J. Teeter plan a large Elk expedition across the West. The party of sixty to seventy will visit Coronado Springs, Yellowstone geyser basin, Billings, and Los Angeles, returning along the California coast and Rockies after five to six weeks.

John J. Teeter Chicago, Turlington& Quincy Railroad Fort Wayne Peter Cerdanna Tl. O- Wells G. Wenger George Loesch Cliva Willams Adi@le Williams Jennie Muohey Frank Heebe Fort Wine Teeter Burlington Frank Baugher Supreme Lodge of Elks Los Angeles Fort Warne Coronrado Springs Upper Geyser Basin Bill Gale City Inbecazcle Coast Line Cina Rockies

Deaths Dell Anna K Doel aged twenty six at Lathersa hospital

Anna K Dell Doel aged twenty six died at Lathersa hospital at 5 o clock yesterday afternoon from a venal heart condition. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Doel of 1812 Summit Binet and survived by her parents one elder brother and two sisters. She was born June 28 and was a member of the Congregational Lutheran church. Funeral arrangements later.

Dell Anna K. Doel Lathersa Hospital Grimistoe Stils Wilbur Doel Summit Henry Willixe Harmon Carb Miss Berlin Poral Conanily Lutheran Church Genm Minis Psc

New Clue to Sigel Tragedy Emerges Inconsistently Recounted Facts

Washington reports a fresh lead in the Elsie Sigel disappearance case. A telegram allegedly from Elsie Sigel arrived in New York on June 12, signed with her name and sent from Philadelphia. Police note uncertainty over who delivered the message and whether it reached the Pirn Sigel inquiry.

Washington Elsie Sigel New York William Leon Pennsylvania Arenua Pan Sigel

Half Price in Europe Continued From Page One

The report notes Washington discussions on export restrictions affecting wood pulp and wood products with Senate amendments. It covers Taft era deliberations, Aldrich’s stance on retaliatory duties, and a debate over a corporate earnings tax proposal targeting higher federal revenues.

Iimn Clapp United States Aldrich Canaan Wien Wand Pulp. Com Daniel Joos

Senate approves river appropriations plan with savings

In a Sun era overview the Senate to day approved a river and harbor appropriation reform. It excludes river and harbor improvements from unexpended balances and requires conversion to the treasury on July 1. The move affects over 125 projects nationwide and aims to curb unneeded spending.

Waslington Jane Sunaor Trye Bn Earamerce Huchor Rhyer Harber

Edgerton to Stack Against Payne Club In Maryland Match

Edgerton hosts Payne Club in Edgerton Maryland as locals seek a repeat performance after faeb Wayne Shamrocke loaned a defensive battery last Sunday. The Shamrocks provided critical reinforcement to help edge the Buckeyes in a recent pattern the team hopes to replicate.

Edgerton Payne Club

Elks Over Bank Clerks In Gridiron Clash At Lawton Park

The Elks defeated the Bank Clerks nine yesterday at Lawton Park amid strong performances by Harry Hogan Fred Kegeman and the team’s strong defense. Highlights included key fielding plays and a standout error by Heatot while Tonkel Tagimeyr and Tepin boosted the Elks offense. Manager Nieter and Captain Dennis lead a deep squad as they prepare to face Dogatur this afternoon at 7 o'clock.

Mollah Bank Clerka’ Association Ynaterday Lawton Park Graindy Harry Hogan Fred Kegeman Ute Heatot Myeewithensan Elks’ Club Tonkel Tagimeyr Tepin Dogatur Nieter Dennis Chatenacs Elk Trdiena Ohio Michigan Wil Alexandria Adal Piace

Antwerp Reds Defeat Albion Blues In Pretty Pingpong Style

In a fast game that resembled pingpong, the Antwerp Reds defeated the Albion Blues in Antwerp O on Friday afternoon. Center fielder Gordon starred with five hits in two at bats, and Joy Carr held the Blues to three hits as Hubbard. Ex Care, veteran catcher, aided the Reds with steady play behind the plate. The Reds, a quick, spirited bunch, look to keep up the strong showing in future games.

Journal-Gazette Antwerp Antwerp Stedk Albion Aftiernamn Reds Gordon Si” Hubbard Joy Carr Blues Amathees Antwerp Reds Wautl Uketh Bonke

Fifteen Killed in Traction Wreck Shocks South Bend

Report of a freight traction wreck leaves fifteen dead and many injured. Kay Mortiman of South Bend and FR Lyla Holley, seated in the stoking compartment, died amid the crash. Survivors were scattered to farms and hospitals. detailed accounts describe severe injuries and emergency responses.

Rers Kine Not Iran Kay Mortiman South Bend Lyla Holley Ma Comer Merrimin Kelley Winkie Don Beugger Cathourt Draken Lems Ofa Mishawake Alsust Uaioe Thule

Train Wreck Injured Taken To South Bend In Indeterminate Report

South Bend Ind June 20 The pedal wheel train carrying twenty injured arrived at South Bend at 2 10 p m Most victims were too groggy to speak clearly and witnesses describe the crash as two cars colliding on the tracks near the westbound route Courtes Kline of South Bend identifies a bound car had the right of way and the crew attempting to pass the westbound unit two miles farther along the line

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Pilfering at Wayne Club Leads to Arrest

Detective George Bolifay and Captain Kelly arrested John Wright a colored waiter at the Wayne club charging him with stealing a quantity of tableware. The items were found in the man's room at the corner of Francis and Wayne streets. Wright denied the accusation.

George Bolifay Cuntain Kelly John Wright Wayne Club Negen Plancis Wayne Streets Ataien SG Persone

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