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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1901

Page

5

Firework explosion kills fourteen in Paterson store

A store in a four story frame tenement on Abranant M. Rittenbirg emits a fatal blast from fireworks. Fourteen people died or are believed dead. many injured as flames and debris fill the building. Names of victims include Lucinda Amson and Mrs Charles Williams among others. rescue efforts and subsequent explosions devastate upper floors and cellar. Police and fire crews work through smoke as occupants are trapped and families mourn.

Harold Rittenburg Henry Wlsasser Dert Bamberg Charles Bamberg Banberg Andrew Glyvin Mary Elsasser Joseph Elvin Lily Singer Douley Ted Gaylala Allen Riltonbirg

Six Killed in a Terrific Nebraska Tornado

Omaha dispatch reports a severe tornado near the Keyapha river that killed six in Nebraska. The Greening and Anderson families suffered multiple deaths and injuries. survivors descr ibe a sudden, devastating destruction as the storm struck an hour before sunset.

Nebraska

Raiding Gamblers in Louisville Crackdown

Louisville, Ky June 318 saw a major police operation with sixty officers sweeping avenues to disrupt lotteries. The raid targeted multiple locations and resulted in thirty arrests, eight of whom were women.

Louisville

Liberty Mills Enterprise Suspension Reported in Manchester

A weekly paper notes Liberty Mills Enterprise suspends operations due to lack of patronage. The short notice indicates a temporary halt at the plant with no stated reopening date. Local residents and workers react to the shutdown and await further information from management.

Manchester Liberty Aml Nterprise

Four Kadlee Graduates Win Gold Medals at St Augustine’s

At St Augustine’s Academy commencement in Library Hall, four Kadlee graduates received gold medals and diplomas amid an Immense audience. The program featured salutatory by Miss Kariente and recitations, with songs and dramatic scenes, concluding with Bishop Merding presenting diplomas to Misses Caro line Wort, Tennin J. Mooney, Clara M. Kukok, and Mery G. Dowling, and to Messrs Ava M Walsh, Kerohin Reed, Ages C Moldnon, and Tornsten.

Aidleie Lint Wifherinm Library Hall St. Augustine's Academy Aleir Prienda Audigner Migs Kariente L. Lagi Migs Mooney Kev Alma Merton Poweh Bishop Merding Caroline Ts. Wort Tennin J. Mooney Clara M. Kukok Mery G. Dowling Carartretil Ava M Walsh Kerohin Ts Reed

Wanamaker Pursues Philadelphia Street Franchises

In Philadelphia Mayor Ashbridge received a bid of 2,500,000 dollars for a city owned street railway franchise but no reply followed. Ex-Postmaster General John W. Kerlainight sent a note to Congressman Robert H. Foerder, a capitalist granted the franchises, proposing a half million dollar payment to Foerder and offering the city the prior bid.

Philadelphia Ashbridge Fent Reed John W. Ker Lanight Robert H. Foerder

Brewing Combine Draws Into Indiana Dispute

In Indianapolis a brewing combine of American and Mann Brewing companies faces capital and stockholder uncertainties as a proposed merger approaches, amid unclear approval paths and ongoing negotiations. The Lyceum Tape venture is mentioned with doubts about knowledge of the merger party.

Indianapolis Ab Witens Pirellatas American and Mann Brewing Aysoviacion Bower Bel FL Lyceum Indiana Phe Lily Leary Chey

Knights of St. John Convention Draws Large Attendance

The Knights of St. John in Cincinnati held a lore chamber session during their convention, with reports noting strong attendance from multiple states including Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Virginia, and Michigan. The gathering aims to discuss charity and fraternal work as preparations continue for upcoming events.

Cincinnati Ding St. Sh Sverntary Troma Mahin Kentiaicky Indbina Uinols Seat Virginie Michigan

Plans Federation of Trades Unions convention

Pittsburg Ma June 21 The Patrimonialers Association convention to be held in July at Chicago is expected to unite all trades unions in the country. At least two million workingmen, directly or indirectly connected with the metal trades, are expected to be represented.

Pittsburg Patfornmalers’ Association Chicago

Masters Named by Indiana Post

Special to the Journal from Washington on June 2 reports appointments of local masters in various towns. Names include Biniseyn Tubdie vent Mary Dillon and others in Saint rendaved Pirawhnt Lakes, Blisaben county, with brief notes on assignments and removals.

Wasthington Natin Dokemassen Torday Biniseyn Mary Dillon I. Winkigor Janes Ray Stoker Mounty Lord Saint Rendaved

Seed Trust Plans Draw Cars of Capitalists

A garbled OCR style note references a large seed trust and capitalist figures amid mentions of North America and production. The text hints at a sweeping financial scheme involving hundreds of millions and a plan affecting production in the United States, but specifics are unclear due to transcription errors.

Supreme Court backs Noblesville price limits on gas and heat

Indiana Supreme Court sustains a law limiting prices charged by Noblesville Gas and Improvement Co for furnaces, gas, and water heaters. The decision upholds taxation and regulatory powers, including an habeas corpus reversal and guidance on transient merchant taxation affecting property and business operations in Noblesville and Menton County areas.

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Striking Miners Threaten to Meet Force with Force

June 21 W V I The Thacker Mit Jawan and Didgees coal fields crisis grows as striking miners vow confrontation if protests persist. Police and guards double at mines while operators plan to eject occupiers Monday, risking renewed clashes and a broader flare up.

Lambert Hatfield

Indiana Night News Roundup Fragment

LaPorte and other Indiana towns report a jumble of brief crime and civic items. Included are verdicts in a murder trial, a suicide note on a burglary case, a fatal car crash in Parke County, a fire at Mishawaka stock room, a disappearance case near Tipton, and developments on a water works franchise in Bloomington.

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New Bank Opens in Wabash as Local Banking Changes Stir

In Wabash Indiana a new bank is announced by Stoward M. Atkinson with John M. Birelex joining, drawing community speculation after 40 eight hours of rumor. Wrack W. Morse resigns as First National Bank treasurer, signaling wide changes in local finance.

Stoward M. Atkiinson John IT. Birelex Citizens’ Bank Lanac Sunrise. Towty Came the Announcement That Wrack W. Morse Easuier Nae Thal Bank

Fourth of July Races at Fort Wayne Driving Club

The Fort Wayne Amateur Driving Club prepares for a July 4 race meet with four events planned and five or six entrants in each. The City band will provide music, and the club will finalize the program at next Wednesday night’s meeting.

Fort Wayne

Children in Dungeon Rescue Sparks Local Outcry

In Devatur Indiana, two young girls Anna Reindee and Grace Grisby were found in a cramped, ventilatedless room at a home run by Rev and Mrs Sprungmans. After weeks of confinement and near starvation, a rescue led by Lieut. was prompted by neighbors and an entry forged to release them. Overseer Burtel was arrested, tried, and fined $20 amid calls for a full investigation.

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