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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1913
Page
2
Thousands of red-blooded youths will flood parks and playgrounds as school ends for summer. The piece argues parks provide safe recreation, contrasting with city streets and hazards, urging better urban play spaces for children. It also discusses meat prices, advertising, and distribution inefficiencies in local shops.
A town resident recalls a butcher selling a 2 1/2 pound parcel for 73 cents while a barefoot girl bought 2 3/4 pounds of soup meat for 10 cents. The marketman notes prices rise as people demand the best cuts, leaving uncertain who profits.
Four years of Grice administration in Fort Wayne sparked fear of direct primaries as the public accuses Griceism of graft and corporate capture. Police pools resurface in city stores, while critics argue the Grice regime silences public voice and enforces laws at whim. Sentinels warn voters to resist backroom manipulation and demand accountability.
A flood of notices from Journal Gazette editors list candidates for Democratic nominations in mayor and council posts across wards. Albert Melching, William Overdear, Otto Koenig, Charles Buhr, Franke Bougher, Eugene Siva, Tunge, T. B. Bailey, Peter A. Ofenlock, and Abram W. Felger declare intent to seek primaries.
Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction Co rejects county offers for rebuilding a new bridge. Officials insist on paying no more than 20,000 toward the bridge, while the county commissioners demand 40,000 or 3,000 annually for a parallel double track. The company plans an independent bridge along the river, and the county sees this as blocking the project. Wayne Hotel Grill Room opens today with best service guaranteed.
Mr. T. E. Bailey of 202 Masterson Avenue announces as a Democratic candidate for councilman in the Seventh ward. A trusted, self-made printer with Cleary and Bailey, Bailey is a long-time resident, business owner, and active in Grand IAL No. 74, praised for honesty, judgment, and devotion to ward development.
A card of thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for flowers and support at the burial of August Roneut. Special thanks to Father Ede watt Mungovan for comforting words. Signed by Mrs. Christina Noamup and brothers and sisters.
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