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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1903
Page
2
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Fort Wayne readers may forward the Journal Gazette while away. Colonel Brian will discuss The Value of an Ideal at Columbia City next Wednesday afternoon. The piece notes a farmer paying 15900 for a hoe could draw at county fairs. Governor Durbin allows Sunday baseball in Muncie. Roosevelt plans a November ninth extra session to handle Cuban rediscovery and finance. Several political figures and debates are summarized with mixed commentary.
A fragmentary column from New York reports on wives in Chicago organizing a Housewives movement. The piece lampoons male behavior, contrasts domestic roles, and notes ongoing unrest as wives push back against perceived male dominance. The tone is satirical and topical, reflecting social tensions of the era.
A report covers a women’s reform discussion led by Mrs. Hoyt and Mrs. Booker at Beck’s hall, proposing a twelve hour then eight hour day for housewives, creating a separate male climate at clubs, and advocating husbands’ involvement at home. The piece also notes editorial addresses by Indiana editors and a Fort Wayne gathering of the Democratic editorial association with speeches and hospitality.
The Democratic Editorial Association of Indiana gathered in Fort Wayne for a two day session with a banquet at the Wayne hotel. Hon James M Barratt delivered the welcome, praising the editors and the association as a modest institution in the hands of their friends.
A reconstructed report details alleged misconduct in a postal system involving inflated mail weights and fraudulent charges. It cites government overreach on bulk mail, railroad weight disputes, and calls for reform to curb costly abuses. It references officials and broad corruption within the department while noting widespread awareness of the issue.
Fort Wayne audiences packed the Robison Park Theater to see 1k Fort Wayne novelty Wil Friend star a week of entertainment with Miss Thals Magrane. Their lively comedy sketch Mr Bruno's Burglars drew acclaim alongside The Dark-eyed Willow and other acts. Banjoist Dorothy Kenton impressed performers and patrons.
Canton is linked to a Washington legal matter as Correll and Miller travel to Canton after a postwar dispute. Correll, a doorkeeper, and Miller, an agent connected to a government register, are central to accusations tied to federal inquiries. The case involves statements about treasonous actions and a judge’s involvement, with ties to President McKinley era figures.
Indianapolis June 21 Elgar A Perkins president of the Indiana Federation of Labor says the multiplicity of strikes this spring has highlighted the difficulties in reaching settlements. He notes that recent contests have forced leaders to rethink strategy and that strikes are waning, likely to be used only in extreme cases by old guard organizations in the future.
Angios dispatch from Shanghai reports a temple blaze during a worship festival in Pig TH temple Victoria Texas. A large crowd burned paper offerings and surged toward exits, trapping worshipers near the stairs. Many leaped from windows to escape, crowds crushed and deaths mounted.
Fort Wayne groom Louis Koeneman will marry Chicago nurse Milas Margaret Gehrman in a ceremony planned for early autumn. The couple announced the engagement after a betrothal in Chicago and Fort Wayne where they met through mutual friends.
Mrs Inillor of Stony Inland is testing her son Willer by the cy ylaluing. Mrs Fleming a prominent Auburn watchman arrived Sunday night. Mr Hinhert, a veteran railroad claimant, reached the court to resume days work.
The State Tax Board will convene from July 13 for twenty days to assess property of railways telegraph pipelines and related companies. Sessions continue August 3 and 22 and September 1 with hearings on appeals changes in assessments and equalization for counties and real estate. Board members include the state auditor and commissioners with the secretary.
A fragmented report notes turmoil at an Indiana oil company tied to stock holdings and a large asset transfer. Involves New York interests and Koleda O. with mentions of wheat pricing impacts and a surprise sale to another enterprise.
An Indiana reporter known for covering local affairs died recently after a year in the community. Authorities say the death occurred in Wis Lar, with preliminary notes suggesting a possible accident or foul play. The event has prompted investigations and tributes from colleagues in New York and nearby states.
Din Murphy was arrested last night by Patrolman Mekhendry for intoxication and stabbing at the corner of Mato and Harrison streets, while Mike Kaylor the noted orator was arrested on Mainien avenue yesterday afternoon. Patrolman Greer arrested Ernest Keuln for intoxication as dawn broke at the station lantohh.
In Wabash Indiana the Central Union Telephone company plans to abandon its twenty five year franchise as the exchange faces decline and competition from Independent systems. The franchise expired years ago and renewal steps were not taken. the Independent line has grown, while Central Union loses customers and lines. The company may close the local exchange and sell assets.
Fire delays in the business sector breach the ledger with a $120,000 impact. Named firms include Micoprincipal Lasers, Northrop Hardware, Armour and Co, and local grocers reporting combined damages. The scene centers on Malta and Jung avenues, with broad implications for local commerce.
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