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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1906
Page
15
An advertisement touts well tailored summer suits costing from ten to twenty five dollars. It urges customers to wear the store's clothing to secure or keep employment, claiming good appearance boosts business and public perception, and promotes Tony as a seller of well furnished goods.
Snighthstown June 23 reports Reverend Harvey Wright a famed local minister died at his home south of the city from cancer. Wright, born in Ohio, was about 60 years old and long known for officiating marriages and conducting more funerals than any other pastor in the area.
Fragmentary state column notes local figures nicknamed the Marrying Par son and Ure Unkle in Fort Wayne area. Mentions Peter Pan Waists from Made in Fort Wayne, price 1.50 at The People’s Store. References to Keil & Kel crafts and a Cigar shop on 926 Cabos St.
A Fort Wayne writer laments frequent grade crossing blockages at Calhoun Street and urges removal or elevation of tracks to ease street traffic. The piece notes rail yard switching, rising saloon lunch popularity, and aging Calhoun buildings, then pivots to circus attendance and public decency debates. It also critiques name usage by women in clubs, and ends with humor about prominent husbands associated with famous wives.
Crowds flocked to the bankrupt sale overseen by Receiver Hugh G Keegan at Fort Wayne Bargain Store drawing long lines and staff overload. Management plans to hire more clerks next week to clear stock and aims to close out in 7 10 days. Doors closed until 10 am Monday to rearrange after Saturday chaos. Nearby shops advertise new frames and eyewear vendors in Calhoun Street listings.
In Peoria county Illinois Mrs Mary McKinney of Aledo was found guilty in a sensational trial for chiding to her ward Stella Grady. The jury recommended commitment to the Chester insane asylum until recovery and then two years in the penitentiary. The case, a two week trial, is described as one of the most sensational ever held in the Peoria river court.
A fragmented notice reports a circus trust formed at Rock Inland and alleges a claim about price reductions and charges. It mentions the Construction Co and a Calhoun Street address with telephone 252. Ringting Brothers and Forepaught Sells are shown as declared combined.
The newly created trust will unify the Ringling Brothers and the Forepaugh Sells circuits into one “greatest show on earth” likely reshaping advertising and travel. Extreme acts and sensational elements may fade as markets consolidate and formal notices of arrival replace previous hype.
In line with the city ordinance forbidding bills tags or advertising on poles the Home Telephone and Telegraph Company vows to prosecute anyone posting material on its poles within city limits. The notice reiterates enforcement against pole postings.
WASTINGTON June 23. Shortly after noon today Senator Culom signed the conference report on the railroad rate bill without stating approval due to pipebine Clauss and other influence. Tillmann did not sign. The action creates tension in the conference committee and signals ongoing disputes over the bill’s terms.
Senator Hikins and Representatives Hepburn, Sherman and Richardson are involved. Benatar Tillman did not sign the report, which was handed to Representative Heyburn to present to the house. Tillman refuses to submit to the agreement on the McLaurin commodity amendment, prompting senate debate when the report is presented. Tillman plans to state his reasons in the senate and will ask the Senate to yield to house con t forces. The report is not expected in the senate until Wednesday and will be printed in the record Monday, then considered in the house Tuesday before crossing to the senate. Darkle has arrived in town.
Camarug Mt reports 186 men receiving degrees as the Harvard Law School graduation day proceeds. The event marks a historic milestone for the department with a notable class size and ceremonial proceedings.
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