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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1903

Page

2

Fort Wayne News Mix of Local Notes and Banking Data

The Fort Wayne Journal and Gazette notes summer visitors and urges citizens to welcome strangers. It reports Uncle Mark Hanna declining any nomination and hints at political plans for Colonel Herrick and Hank. The comptroller of the currency says May saw 47 new national banks, 18 primary incorporations, with 25 under lower capital rules.

Mark Hanna Tim Colonel Herrick Hank Tony Wera Banky Arid Tla Eid el Miu Matador Nationa

Still Another Postal Scandal Hints at Political Ties

The Washington Post reports a sprawling postal inquiry involving post officials amid alleged push by California interests. It highlights suspected improprieties in a device contract, with claims that Congressman Lond influenced use of new letter-tracking equipment for the San Francisco post.

Washington Clyawhore United Aare Loud Congress Bristow Tx Calfornia Portal San Francisco California Post Lond House Post Office Committee

Unpaid Bills Spark Debate Over Device Contract

During a Washington visit Mr Loud pressed for payment of contracts and articles furnished on government terms. The charge alleges that about $45,000 of a $105.00 deficiency in free delivery service arose from purchases of the device in question, with Machen facing charges.

Washington Loud Uke Post Machen

Captain Ewen Quits Kentucky After Murder Case Threats

Captain J. Ewen, key witness in the Jackson murder trio with Jett and White, left Lexington for a secret destination after learning of a plot to assassinate him. Rumors of interference with justice in the Marcum case circulate as his safety and that of his cohorts are in question.

Lexington J. Ewen Jett and White J. B. Marcum Jackeon Ewen Jackson Marcum

Folk files test case against Ryan in St. Louis court

Circuit Attorney Folk filed an information in the criminal division against John J. Ryan a turf investment promoter charging him with grand larceny This test case aims to set a precedent for similar charges against other turf investment men The case notes Ryan was previously indicted on embezzlement charges which did not stand and the judge found Ryan's relationship with his patron similar to a banker.

ST. Louis Folk Circuit Court John J. Ryan Ryan Utrf Alies Dudge Ryan

Night rail disaster near Santa Fe kills dozens

A head on collision between a work train and a freight near Santa Fe New Mexico leaves many dead. A second freight section rear ended the wreck shortly after. A relief train was dispatched to the scene.

Denvir Colo Spiceial Albuquurque N. M Pews Une Sante Fe Walt

Bishop Bonacum Lacks Power to Close Gates of Heaven

The Lincoln Nebraska district court ruled Bishop Bonacum cannot excommunicate Father William Murphy and barred him from disturbing Murphy's parish duties or church property. The decision stems from ten years of suits in which Murphy has prevailed in all cases.

Lincoln Bonacum Diocede of Lingeln William Murphy Sombergen Tha Prigtt Honwcum Father Murphy

National AViolusion Reports Growth at Grand Rapids Meeting

Retail furniture dealers organization meets in Hotel PanUind banquet room as Charles A. Brockaway of New York hails progress over the year. Secretary R. G. Alexander of Boston cites membership exceeding 2,000.

Grand Rapids, Mich Aveiolusion

Fry Case Again Venued Goes to DeKalb

The case of Henry Fry involving Fort Wayne Gas Company was sent to Wells county for change of venue and then moved to DeKalb county. Fry was involved in an explosion incident that killed several men at Eckart packing.

Henry Fry Fort Wayne Gas Company Wells County DeKalb County Fry Eckart

Bricker Captures Four Foot Snake In Exhibition

Yesterday afternoon John Bricker a liveryman on E Columbia Street saw a snake crawling at the iron bars of his office window. He captured it alive and has it on exhibition. The snake measures about four feet in length.

John Bricker E. Colimbia

Republicans Back Clean Democratic Mayor Hope in Indianapolis

Indianapolis dispatch details a stormy race for mayor as Republicans hint at supporting a clean Democratic nominee. Democrats claim James E. McCullough or John W. Holtzman lead, with factions forming, while Keach urges turnout to back a candidate likely to win.

Indianapolis Sid Keath Torday Ety Committee

Shipbuilding case opens in U S District Court Trenton

June 22 in Trenton New Jersey United States District Court began arguments in the application of Relaw R Conklin and others for the appointment of a receiver for the United States Shipbuilding Company Judge Kirkpatrick presided with extensive counsel on both sides. Woolman spoke detailing alleged stock and collateral interests tied to Bethlehem plant Schwab. The company denied insolvency asserting funds and bonds would cover obligations and that promoter was John W Young not Nixon or Schwab. Western freight agent Warner and Pennsylvnia solicitor Downs from Chicago attended.

Trenton N. J United States Strout Court Tadao Kirkepatrick R. Conklin Otters United States Shipbuilding Company R. V. Lindabury Henry Woolman Henry Untermeyer Shipbuilding Company Charley, Corbin Robert ‘i H. McCarter Charles C.deming Woolmi Thax Woolman Charles M. Schwa Bethulehem Honda Kirkpatrick Bethlehem Schwab Denier Statens Nixon John W. Young

Angry mob burns NE crime suspect at stake near Wilmington

A mob estimated at four thousand gathered near Price's Corner and stormed the Wilmington Workhouse to seize and lynch George White, accused of murdering Miss Helen S. Bishop. After breaching the jail, White was dragged to a stake, bound, doused with oil, and burned as gunfire and chaos erupted. Police failed to stop the mob, and many fled as dawn approached.

Wilmington Mason and Dixon George BP Helen S. Bishop Price's Corner Sonce Giarde Shamel Mah Yrivat Lorches White

Labor Strikes Prompt Return To Work In Cities

Labor news reports four hundred workers returning to jobs after strikes tied to unions in Pittsburgh and other cities. Arbitration talks stalled as freight handlers in Kansas City refuse railroad mediation, affecting nearly ten thousand workers and ongoing building operations.

Pattsburg Atene Trens” Uions Pitsburg Allen Bony Toonlant Wee Tor Kansas City

Mudge Aiken Stricken By Illness In Family Alarm

Exsutto John H. Aiken has been seriously ill for several days. What began as a minor ailment escalated into typhoid pneumonia symptoms. Friends and family are greatly alarmed by the rapid change and uncertain prognosis.

John H.’ Aiken

Legal dispute over railroad lease and stockholder rights

A New York court hearings center on the Metropole Street Railway lease to the Urban Street Railway and Isidore Wormer's bid to annul it. Judge Scott finds granting the figure would confuse stockholders and values, noting no clear moral wrongdoing by leaders while weighing consent and ownership interests.

New York Jung Scott Supreme Court Mediuy SBIL Isidore Wormer Metropaltant Street Railway Company Del C. Whitney Mr. Ryn

RoDenbeck's Ad Highlights Hair Care Shampoos

An old ad promotes scalp health with shampoos as indispensable. It emphasizes giving customers the best products at Rodenbeck's located at 1004 Calhoun Street, Lau Block.

Ayers Narace Rodenbeck's Calhoun Strees Lau Block

Coal train runs away in Spokane injures three

A Great Northern coal train of sixty cars ran beyond its engineer's control and drifted into Spokane early this morning. It jumped the track on Davison street tearing down buildings. three people were badly hurt and one missing. Fire cited. several structures damaged.

Spokane Wash Great Northern Davison Street Ming

NAMES SEVEN NEW CARDINALS ROMA

The Vatican announced seven new cardinals including MGR. FISCHER MGR. TALTANI MGR. CAVICCHIONI MGR. AJUTI MGR. NOCELLA MGR. KATSCHTHALDGR and MOST REVEREND HOPARO Y ES LINOSA plus transfers among senior church figures.

Sacred College Ralaing Mgr Fischer Cologne Taltani Pananogelo Vienna Cavicchioni Congregation of the Council Ajuti Aneio Lis ‘Bon Nocella Conalatorial Congregation Katschthaldgr Salzburg Austria Hoparo Y Eslinosa Valencia Se ‘Rafind Vanoutell Frascati Porto Santa An Aina Satolli Santa Maria Arafaci Rome Cardinal Apgiardi Propominda Chiesa Nella Velne al Iahey Marther Robert Seton Jersey City Citar Areni Belop Tlatiopolis

Jealous Youth Throws Vitriol at Ada Student

A pharmacy student at Ada Normal University was struck by vitriol thrown by a jealous youth in Van Wert. Authorities say jealousy likely motivated the assault, with witnesses describing panic as the incident stirred town residents and raised concerns about student safety.

van Wert Ada F.C. Laawhead Ada Normal University Lawhead Ie Terelthy Viet Ty Yar

Child Injured Falling From Sight Chair

Three year old Cayl Rosenberger, son of Mr and Mrs J Rosenberger of 444 Wal- Inia street, fell from a high belt yesterday afternoon and injured the right forearm while browsing items at Dallas i Groen's Arcade.

Rural Delivery Change in Indianapolis

Postmaster Payne writes of rearranging rural free delivery divisions to reduce the size of the division and improve efficiency. He notes the Cincinnati division could be better secured, while no general change in the department’s policy is planned.

Indianapolts Ener Payne Pepyeae Haylie Ahadowas Jilly Otter Daklog Indtayay Adaing

New Distillery Planned for Terre Haute

At Terre Haute on June 22 a contract for immediate equipment of a new distillery was signed, opposing the Distilling Company of America. The builders, the Commercial Distilling Company of Terre Haute, consist of seven firms that have led the United States Spirits association.

Incinnatt Contfael Toay Tarre Haute Muri Distitling Company of America Commercial Terre Hite United States

Rural Mail at Warren

Washington June 23 A rural free delivery carrier at Warren was appointed. Frank Soviler was named as mail carrier for the town. The appointment reflects ongoing staffing for rural routes and the efficiency of service improvements in Warren.

Warren Washington Int Frank Soviler

Bona Fide Closing Out Sale At Fort Wayne Jewelry

Thousands flock to a Fort Wayne closing out sale offering jewels at deep discounts. Watches, rings, silver pieces, cut glass, and various items are marked well below value with prices from $1.25 to $4.00 on many articles.

Fort Wayne Ladiow Gore

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