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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1906
Page
2
Indiana health board reports rheumatism as the month’s most prevalent disease, with tonsillitis linked to rheumatism. Tuberculosis caused 876 deaths, with 227 orphans under twelve and 372 homes invaded. Public response notes antitoxin impact on diphtheria and a government case against a trust for rebates and conspiracy.
A fragmented report argues promises fail when elected officials engage in graft. The piece cites public money stewardship and calls for accountability as honest Republicans revolt against corrupt practices.
A lengthy letter argues that school funds’ interest belongs to the people not treasurers and trustees. It condemns county leaders for profiting from public deposits and calls for annual pledges to return interest to school coffers. The writer urges vigilance and political accountability amid local governance concerns.
Edler of the Tourudb Gazette argues Fort Wayne must accept smoke from factories to sustain employment and growth. He warns restricting smokestacks would harm industry and citizens, noting many mills and plants provide livelihoods and city prosperity. Increased smoke is tied to a thriving manufacturing center and economic activity.
Washington correspondence notes Representative Gilbert doubts Democrats will win the Twelfth. GOP candidate C. Gilhams should win by a strong margin. Allen county Republicans feel buoyant after a larger, more enthusiastic county convention. Rivalry among ticket aspirants was high, and a sweeping county victory is anticipated.
The Democratic county central committee met and named committees led by E G Hofman Henry A Schwartz and William Werstenfeld to open headquarters by August. The piece argues Joseph J Pichon faced renomination opposition with A A Ringwalt preferred by some, and Tor Gartte Ulna and other local figures stirred party factions amid graft and local intrigue in Indiana county politics.
In Mexico City on June 14 the inspector general of police raided a large house described as a convent in violation of reform laws. The property contained cells, a chapel, refectory and features of convent life with Carmelite garb worn by inmates. Prosecution will follow in the court of the first district. religious orders’ teaching and charity work not interfered with.
In a high speed overturn near Pasadena an automobile exploded injuring and killing several occupants. Mrs Cordart was trapped beneath the car and died from the fire. Chauffeur John Henderson suffered severe burns and likely death. Mrs Mila May Morris, an artist from Paeh Jo Cole, also burned.
South Bend hosts the Ancient Order of Hibernians state convention with invited speakers including Planiad Congress member Brick and A J Gweeney. Mayor Edward J Voxerty opens proceedings followed by POM McNetis of Indianapolis. events include services at St Peters church and a banquet at the Gilbert hotel.
From Trondhjem Mr and Mrs William Jennings Bryan depart for North Cane while King Alfonsy and Queen Victoria plan July 2 royal yacht voyage to the Isle of Wight. In Cairo a punitive expedition reports 350 Sudanese killed and 190 captured as relief to Tulodia garrison.
In Trondhjem June 34 King Haakon and Queen Maud received U S delegations at 2 45 pm. An address from Chicago was read to congratulate King Haakon on his accession. In Hamburg officials announced a Hamburg American line service beginning between Le Havre and Dover and New York, amid emigration tensions with Russia. The visit concluded with an imperial yacht cruise and a grand harbor illumination ceremony.
Twenty to forty pounds of dynamite exploded last night at Harrisime quarry near Welena Montana, blowing from the powder house and sending shards over the sleeping workers in a brick house. A sack with thirty five sticks of dynamite lay at the brick house door, with ligature and fuse attached. The act appears by an unknown person, no suspects named.
A June 24 clash at Tayrain involved Hungarians from Lorain and Cleveland during a reunion and picnic. A fight erupted over unknown enemies, with beer bottles knives and stones used. Four contestants were counted after the fracas and three Cleveland youths were badly hurt with poor prognosis for recovery.
In Peoria Illinois on June 24 Miss Leila Ailesworth fell from a new parachute during an amusement park show. She landed on a rockpile and sustained fatal internal injuries. Authorities expect to verify the cause as the investigation continues.
An old horticultural note outlines the Bordeaux mixture recipe to combat potato pests. It details copper sulfate, quick lime, and water proportions, mixing steps, application timing when potato plants reach six inches, and a spray schedule every ten to fourteen days. It also notes adding palm green for pest destruction and estimates spraying cost at seven dollars per acre with potential returns.
Indiana Christian Endeavor Convention to be held in Anderson Tuesday through Thursday promises to attract over 1 000 visitors Homes of the city have been canvassed and there will be accommodations for all. Anderson Ind Tuite Shore
William N. Hinchwell, a well to do farmer and Civil War veteran in Bloomington Indiana, barricaded his house with his wife inside and for a night and morning. He shot and killed his wife then killed himself according to Hardin, who found a note alleging her infidelity.
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