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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1903

Page

6

Convicts Make Thrilling Escape Attempt at Canyon Prison

Convicts led by Kuykendall stage a bold breakout at Canyon Col. using the warden’s wife as a shield. They seize officers, blow gates with dynamite, and pursue freedom while guards fire but fail to stop them. One convict is killed. several others captured or beaten.

Clarence Cleghore John E. Keefe Manton Cleghorn Cleghorn Down Gud James Armstrong Will Cleghorn Thomas Fisher Thomas Tallou Cuaz Caridova Teobert Kane Kuykendall

Decatur Journal Sold by Harry Daniel

Special to We Jeenal Gazette reports Decatur Journal sold today by Harry Daniel to a syndicate. Daniel will move to Chicago after selling his local paper where he built a humorous writing reputation and led the weekly for four years. He is the son of Pastor Wood Daniel of Mortality and will pursue publishing in a larger market.

We Jeenal-Gazette Degatun Indy Steates Vd Decatur Tantel G. AL Kenyon Hia Hare Danio Chllego Harry Dantal Presling Elder Wood Paulel Mort

New Pipeline Project Advances in Indiana Field

June 28 report notes Parker City field activity as Indiana Pipeline begins Montpelier to Seluz line construction. Ohio and Tulsa Pipeline Co erect pumping station north of Parker, Home Clay Gas wells near Selma produce 250 bpd, Woollury Glass holdings sold to capitalists. Samuel Wingate reports 200 bpd from his farm, Missouri Oil hits producer nearby. Petra Oil consolidates with Thermus Canon and locates two strong wells in recent days.

Muncini Parker City Indiana Montpelier Seluz Ohio Tutiang Pipeline Company Parker Home Clay Gas Company Selma Aastpro Woollury Glass Co Samuel Wingate Missouri Oil Company Strick Wingate Petra OU Company Thermus Canon Company

Yale Class Day Honors And Awards Across Campus

Yale's class day festivities concluded with social events and a concert at Whitney Hall and a senior promenade in University Gym. The Yale corporation granted bachelor and professional degrees while announcing honors, including Phi Beta Kappa induction for William Searles, John Rea, Charles Parsons, Arthur Ward, and Howard Wordward. Prize awards for oratory and law were announced after the address by Whitelaw Reid, with recipients Garfield Jones and J. Sears among others.

New Haven Conn Yale Dyttelee Banda Chabs Wixitaey Hall University Gymnasium Yale Corporation Phi Bete Kappa William 8. Searles Townsend Gen. W. Grawford Birmingham Ala Joseph Barker Garfield R. Jones Grannton Jewell J. J. Sears St. Louis Betts W. J. Wynn Maton Ind M. J Chung Hla Canton China M. L Garfield N. Tones L. T Bangs B.A Ghalsworth Ula

Death Looms For Hartford City Priest Father Dhe

Father Dhe, famed priest and capitalist, lies at the point of death at his Hartford City home after injuries from a recent accident. The last rites were given yesterday by Father Behmidt of Manek, with Port Wayne noted as a place he is well known.

Father Dhe Hartford City Behmidt Ot Manek Dhe Port Wayne

Fort Wayne Boy Tries Train Wreck in Wisconsin

John Terry Carlier, a Fort Wayne youth, attempted to wreck a Northwestern train near Brooklyn Wisconsin by placing heavy planks on rails. He was arrested, arraigned, and sentenced to the State Prison for twenty-one years. He claimed no criminal intent and said he was traveling with his mother and grandmother toward South Dakota.

Fort Wayne Wisconsin Mamson Wis John Terry Carlier Barabon Sunely Northwestern Brooklyn Dalerstive Manning Indaml South Dakota

Carnival Gates Open Today at League Park Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne readers learn that the carnival opens today at League Park with four baby lions born yesterday. Names chosen for three. fourth yet unnamed. Attractions include the grand show, Wild Man, Red Owls, and a country store floor with Ferris wheel. The festival lights brighten Calhoun Street as Dan Fort Wayne band plays.

Journal + Gargie Grays Yesteriay Mitkas Munler Scontes London Dottelta Madame la Belle Patina da. de Effeus Speay Cooper Millie Rosgell Ife Blonlinim Nis Calhoun Street Mileen Fiona Mer. Perar Fort Wayne

No Guilty Escaped at Hartford City Grand Jury

A damaged transcript indicates the Hartford City grand jury returned multiple indictments. Only two indictments were dismissed or did not proceed, while a majority of cases moved toward prosecution. The report notes several indictments were returned and details remain incomplete.

Hartford City

King Peter Heads to Servia Amid Geneva Farewell

Geneva witnessed a holiday as King Peter I of Serbia left for Belgrade via Belot station. Hundreds gathered, presenting bouquets while he thanked Swiss well wishers with Vive La Suisse as he departed with Serbian officials and guards ensuring security for the journey.

Geneva Switzerland Peter I of Bervin Belgrade Bapan Peter la Suisse Dhe Iing Belot Reil* Road Popovics Ceneva Linners Lraim

Faithless Both Leave Their Families Prompts Outcry

A special Journal-Cayzette report alleges Hartford Gipy and Earl Mull, two known local figures, sold a horse named Wilness Roveret Nays for cash and then disappeared with about 3600. They left town, leaving behind spouses and children. A companion, Trai Muncie and Kale Quighy, is mentioned in connection with the disappearance and desertion.

Journal-Cayzette Hartford Gipy Earl Mull Wilness Roveret Kay Ines Thia Mar Mall Div

Firebug At Work On The West Side Sparked Early Blaze

A suspected arsonist was seen skulking around outbuildings near Broadway as a fire started in a barn and coal bin. Firemen contained the blaze quickly though residents reported a man striking matches before the fire. Mr and Mrs Collins witnessed activity around the buildings and alerted authorities. Fire Chief Mireebt and officers investigate.

Auatnly Penidenva Wayne Alten Fiet Brand Vty Tara Nealtwas Haw Lm. Miller Ishin Wen. Collins Thy Wayne Tietel Aml Ana Mra. Colling She Kohrman Grocery Wen Oficer James Smith Mireebt

Perry S Heath transfers fortune to his nephew in Muncie

A Delaware County case reveals Perry S Heath of Muncie transferring extensive property and stock to his nephew Edward Heath and to his brother John Heath. The assets include fifty three town lots farm land, a South Carolina plantation, Cincinnati Commercial Tribune stock, and a Nicaragua cotton plantation stake. Edward Heath disclosed the scope after initial silence, noting the uncle’s endowment appeared weeks ago amid inquiries.

Perry S. Heath Muncie Muincie Dane Eilwarst Heath Jot Heath John Heath Indianapolis Posto Cormier Edward Heath Severn Delaware County South Carolina Cincinnati Frivune Young Heath Neeley Peery Heath Nicaragua Perry Heath Meath

Galveston Launch and Navy Involvement Update

The Galveston launch faces delays as creditors and the Virginia court discuss release terms and potential costs. Government action may seek sureties from the Trigg company and cover any excess spending to complete the vessel at Norfolk, with steps planned to finalize the process promptly.

Washington Navy Galveston Virginia Trigg Company Norfolk Tres Company Arona

Arnold Barred From Washington Park

Arnold, who backed turf at St. Louis, was barred from Washington Park after surrendering to the St. Laws to ken and giving band. He came to Chicago and was ordered to leave the races. thereafter he will be refused admittance to the grounds.

Cuicato Shine Arnold St. Louis Washington Park Park Bneh Teving St. Laws Chicago

U W Adjourns Order What It Did at Meeting

The report outlines adjournment actions and expected votes on a three-year plan. It notes a readjustment of assessment methods and proposed increases to support budget plans. Finite details remain unclear due to garbled text but reference is made to political and fiscal changes slated for consideration.

Mint Symien Fodiens A Perme Yale AMG MA Dawson New York

Unconscious Man Found in Carriage After Fight

Mr. Tay Springer of Temple diomtor found a stranger unconscious in a carriage on Jefferson Street. The horse was frightened, the silver harness torn, and the seal battered. A physician restored the man to consciousness before he drove off, refusing to give his name or details of his plan.

Tay Springer Temple Diomtor Stanlay Jefferson Street Springer Wanl

Commencement at the State Home

The State Home hosts a commencement event for the School for Weehle-Minded Youth tomorrow afternoon from 3 to 4:30. A 2 to 2 o'clock lesson session precedes a later shark program in the hall, with public invitations to visit the schoolroom and observe the work.

Vesuvius in Fall Eruption Reported from Ruples

A special despatch from Ruples states Vesuvius is in another fall eruption. The report cites ongoing volcanic activity and heightened danger for nearby areas.

Loxdon Ruples Vulcano Vesuvius

Indicted in Postal Cases In Washington June 22

A twelve count indictment was returned by a grand jury investigating postal affairs. August W. Machen Diller B. Groff Samuel M. Ore George E. Lereng and Martha J. Laytong, Toledo Ohio residents, are charged with conspiring to defraud the government. The case falls under section 640 of the revised statutes with penalties up to $100 or two years imprisonment or both. The first count mirrors the conspiracy charge, alleging actions on June 20, 1900.

Washington August W. Mechon Diller B. Groff Samuel &. Ore George E. Lereng Amd Martha J. Laytong Wwe Bulng Toledo Ohio Loren Machen

Relief for Kansas flood sufferers grows across state

June 22. The Ran 4ao City, Nai, realtor fund passed the TOM mark day and the fared men's fund, contributed by lumbermen as over the country exceeds 27,000. The crowd at convention hall today was very much larger than on any day since the permanent relief work for the west and bottoms at arters. Furniture is being given in limited quantities to 7 families about to resume homemaking.

Kansas City Nai Tom Mark Dday Convention Hall West mi Arters

St Augustine's Academy Commencement This Evening

The fifty seventh annual commencement at St Augustine's academy will be held at Library Hall tonight. The program published in the Sunday Journal Gazette lists the event, with Bishop Alerdag presenting diplomas to the members of the class.

St. Augustine’ Academy Library Sunday Journal Gazette Alerdaga

Five Men Burned by Explosion in Columbus

Five men were badly burned last evening by an explosion of patrol gas at the corner of Park and Hickory streets in Columbus Ohio. Mrs Stephen B Flaming and daughters have gone to Hot Springs Arkansas for several weeks.

Columbus Park and Hickory Streets Stephen B Flaming Ant Tot Springs Ark Iq Rommin

Emperor William Speech on Army, Monuments, and Education

A faded report recalls Emperor William delivering remarks at Dovberite for Beederick the Great’s monument unveiling. He vows the army and sword will prevail, urges pride in service, and cites support for national institutions. A Silver Lake resident, Thomas B. Dali, is mentioned as a business editor.

Terlin Einperor Willim Dovberite Beederick the Great Miearthal Prederick the Great

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