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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1902
Page
2
Sunday June 22 1902 notes include summer solstice remarks and Count Rochambeau’s 1904 United States visit for the St Louis world’s fair. Commentary on Mr Cleveland’s retirement and Colonel Watterson’s remarks, Paterson New Jersey business stance against anarchists, and Albanian economic tax data. Reports cover telegraphy advances and Alaska valuation estimates, with city wealth comparisons for New York Chicago Philadelphia and others.
The article describes Senate debate over the Panama Isthmus canal project, including terms for compensation to Colombia, land strip claims, and plans to finance via bonds. It notes support and opposition shifts, possible Nicaragua route fallback, and Treasury bond provisions offering a 2 percent gold-interest issue for U S citizens. The discussion emphasizes presidential authorization to acquire property and proceed with construction, with cost estimates and governance details.
In a crowded arena the American fighter Sullivan outboxed Jabez White to win on points after fifteen rounds, a rally in round nine with a near knockdown changing the tempo. Eddie Conroy and Pat Mary clashed in a brisk 144 pound title fight, Connolly proving more tactical and earning the decision as the fastest bout of the night.
A garbled notice hints at a local sale or promotion involving tar products advertised at a very low price. The readable words suggest a porch or nearby location and a discount but the fragment lacks clear entities or a definite date.
Hammocks with 2 sutgdders and 7 inch tents offered, prices from $1.00 to $1.50 as weekly sale. Extra large assortment, pillow and fringe options, advertised from Frebulger Hardware Co at 3914 Calhoun St with low prices and multiple factories supplying stock.
In El Dorado Kansas on June 21 a trial details Morrison Moherty as the first woman in the case house after the murder. Mrs Case lay on the floor with a severed throat and blood, Mort bending over her. the killer asked what had been done and Mrs Case attempted to write a message saying Joes Moniv én killed me.
In London, Colonel Lynch, formerly of the army and a member elect from the near future parliament, is remanded in custody on an unspecified charge until June 24 as witnesses fail to arrive in London. Dressmaker details and costs for pattern manipulation are noted in court records.
A derailment on the Colerain avenue line sent a street car fifteen feet into a ditch near Kidby United. Several riders were injured in the accident as workers and authorities responded. Names and details appear garbled in the report, but it describes a serious collision with considerable damage to the vehicle and surrounding area.
City news items describe entertainments, visits, and society events. Mrs Brigit to entertain, Tyrina and friends plan gatherings, and the Treen Onern candy factory tour moves to Blansfleke Ohio for a week. Names include Fe Bergman, Mrs Ay W, Mr Thomas Saffen, and Mrs Henry Kinase among others. Community notices cover church meetings, charity events, travel plans, and a wedding shower.
In Indianapolis a conference discussed a proposed airship expedition to the North Pole led by Mr McDonnell. Participants included Frederik and SMIpC COTO with aims to test capabilities and potential voyage timing around May 190%.
Fragmentary notes mention Cleveland and Washington in baseball context and reference players like Lajoie, with garbled phrases about a championship or league play and playful salting phrases.
In a tense scene in the house, General Grosvenor of Ohio presided in committee as Republicans aligned with attendance. Champ Clark stresses Robinson’s lone Democrat status while a presidential message is informally received. Barnes advances to the lectern with a foreboding bearing as the Chalmette supply depot note is postponed.
Indianapolis Sentinel reports J E B McDonald of Ligonier predicting a Democratic revival in the Twelfth District. He says party unity grows, exiled Republicans drift back, and Democrats will mobilize for campaigns and congressional races.
A fragmented verse recalls aging and fear of hunger with lines about being twenty one and forty one. References appear to a US engraver era entry by TRENKLEY & KOERRER, JSowelora.
The article reports the ordination of the second colored priest, January Dorsey, in Ne Gathadval, with Cardinal Gib officiating. Dorsey, born in the city, completed public schooling locally before entering priestly training.
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