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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1911
Page
2
Fragmented dispatches describe sugar trust conflicts and investiga tions, remarks about President Taft and Wilson, and shifts in party strategy. Governor Harmon may back New York Democrats, while La Follette pursues a presidential bid.
The article outlines Mr LaFollette's push against Canada reciprocity in the Senate debates and his plan to introduce three bills to lower duties on tools cotton sugar iron and life essentials while pursuing remedial tariff legislation. It also notes Postmaster General Hitchock's report of 296665 deposited in retail savings banks in five months and predictions of deposits reaching 1,000,000 by July 1. Speaker Champ Clark predicts Pennsylvania will be carried by Democrats in 1912 after reorganizing the party and urging new leadership. A Canadian-American highway plan stretching 2206 miles from Florida to Quebec is described as advancing under Howard Hadley and Governor Dix, with substantial New York and Champlain Canal work planned to be completed within two years.
A US Geological Survey report on the Ohio River basin emphasizes long term stream flow records for river development. It notes federal and private spending on navigation, reclamation, and power, urging precise flow data to guide irrigation, power, and public water supply decisions.
The article discusses vast swamp drainage and flood prevention in the United States, estimating land gains and economic benefits, then shifts to a detailed account of King Edward VII's coronation preparations, notable attendees, royal ceremony roles, and the involvement of colonial standards and American participants.
In a crowded scene at the abbey, witnesses described elaborate coiffures and coronations as a ceremony began. Attendants praised orderly conduct by polite officials who ensured no disturbances. An ad notes a Hare Schaffner & Marz suit offered for $13.00 at Patterson-Fletcher Co.
Columbia City Ind June 19 Morrison who drifted from Barr and Cleveland township after past clashes arrived with attorney L Bales of Winchester to mediate a final settlement. Barr planned a sale of Morrisen’s stock and farming implements, with proceeds to be shared equally, ending the long running dispute.
The ad promotes special shirt values with a separate collar for Ted and French cuffs priced at 1.50 dollars. Patterson Fletcher Co offers the deal with emphasis on value and distinct collar styles.
Warsaw Indiana June 1 The Warsaw friends of Miss Huth Ervin Leesburg were surprised when they received the announcement of her marriage to Gaul Linn of Bourbon on September 20 1910 in Geneva Utah The marriage was kept secret not even close relatives were apprised The bride is a daughter of D Ervin of Leesburg and has many friends in this city The Patterson Fletcher Co advertises discounted Bart Schaffner and Marx suits at 320 with a price guarantee against competitors.
Kosciusko County reports Mrs. Fao Lynn in serious condition from internal injuries after a fall from a bicycle two weeks ago at the Enoch Goshert home in Warsaw. The incident occurred as Ms Lynn struck the ground, with other local items note promotional sales and a death at a resident’s home.
G N Bodley installs heating at Joseph Zipfel residence on North Warne Street. Cleveland visitors Mrs S and Evers in Fort Wayne with Eugenie Ewers. W J Bailey fractures arm after fall from stairs at college. Miss Irma Ster and cousin Mrs John W Butz guests. Mrs Osborne mourns husband. Florence Redgen and George Bender wed in Toledo. Bender from Fort Wayne area. Garwood and Ladentings guests at Lake James. Ray White and Frank Colaming with pioneer C Pat Powers obituary in York township. Temperance meeting held Sunday at opera house with Frank Reagan speaker.
An observer laments repeated fights over track elevation in Fort Wayne. Citizens demand preserved street crossings north and south of rail lines, citing Chicago’s new depot as a model. The piece questions why Fort Wayne cannot safeguard crossings while a railroad plans costly improvements. Observations note railroad and city conflict, urging prompt, cooperative action. Patterson-Fletcher Co. promotes ramnets and slips.
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