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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1909
Page
2
The Fort Wayne Journal and Gazette discusses national and local issues. It weighs British alliance prospects, German threat, and American policy, then pivots to railway earnings, mayoral influence, and candidate nomination. It analyzes automoblie racing versus horse racing, betting’s role, and Fort Wayne’s sporting heritage.
Captain Jacob Newman a well known Lagrange county resident died at his home in this city at 6 oclock this morning after a period of ill health. He had been seriously ill since May 6.
Mist News Bureau reports Angola Indiana June 22 Mayor Orrville Carver hosted three brothers and their families from various states for a family reunion at his Wayne Street home. The group plans several days of visiting and a Lake James outing at the Carver summer home. Police reported a busy night with multiple intoxication arrests around Lafayetter and Calhoun streets.
Senate debate centers on a 16 percent ad valorem duty on hides weighing more than twenty five pounds, with the Dingley policy restored by adding hides to the non dutiable list, while a move to place hides and many products on the free list fails. Senator Aldrich and the finance committee push lumber duties, and Senator Taylor attacks protection and tariff policy as the chamber clashed over trade and revenue measures amid broad political rhetoric.
In Indianapolis a sensational report claims Harry O. Sharp of Adelsfield alleges a reform school directorate affair linked to Jot Forsanellla Covenor Marshall. Superintendent Ay. Th Whitwellcor announces immediate action and internal investigations. The board of trustees and carpenter are urged to cooperate while officials deny interference and suggest routines justify intervention.
A fragmented advertisement touts Woodcock Macaroni as a nutritious food product. It emphasizes whole nourishment and easy digestion for children, urging purchase from grocers.
City council debated an ordinance on park care shrubbery and lighting. A $600 park fund appropriation for added park lights was approved and a $1700 expansion of the lighting system was sent to a key committee for study. Treasurer salary raised to 3000, president and secretary salaries set.
The Majestic Airdome presents Jimmie Lucas a whirlwind act with George M. Cohan bravura. Dewi Young and Hera sisters showcase amusing turns, while The Gordon trio arrives from Chicago. Two nightly performances at 8 and 9:16 PM headline a varied program of vaudeville and films.
The Lyric presents Tur ey Kroes and Chas, two clever dancers, with Honor Habe in a program of films and vaudeville acts. Five pictures include Static Love and Across the Border. Objections overruled by the manager, show runs one night only.
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