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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1906
Page
5
Washington reports a flurry of measures shaping federal control including rail rate and meat inspection bills. Pure food acts are anticipated, with employer liability pushing labor protections. widespread economy rules and new taxes dominate the final days of the session.
Will operate no cars on the Golden Waray line after a 350000 subsidy was granted in Elkart township. Authorities refuse to bind rails to run cars on Sabbath, amid belief that religious observance at Winona Park will block Sunday traffic.
The text notes a senate approved measure likely to become law soon extending continuous railway crew service to sixteen hours followed by ten hours rest. It also mentions the eight hour bill passing the labor committee and awaiting House action, with debate over responsibility for injuries and liability.
Washington June 24 Senator Hale Acting as Senate appropriations chair expresses confidence Congress will adjourn before week’s end. Focus remains onpassage of appropriation bills especially naval and agricultural funding. Debate looms on deficiency, building, and rail bills with potential delays over common carriers phrasing and enforcement of antitrust provisions. Night sessions expected as both houses push to finish the season.
Two fights erupted near the Wabash depot area drawing police attention. A man named Harry Larkins was detained by Patrolman Bowers after a clash on a Toledo excursion train. George Gilliam, a Barber Rapha lt employee, claimed white men insulted him prompting bricks to be thrown. a Wabash switchman was struck. Gilliam was arrested but other participants escaped.
About 400 Odd Fellows and auxiliary judges from Fort Wayne and across Indiana attended the dedication of a monument and receiving vault at the I O O F cemetery in New Haven. Grand officers and the Philatehabitant uniform rank joined members from various parts of the state. The event marked a notable moment in New Haven’s history.
Fort Wayne audiences are invited to Robison Park Theatre for a sensational vaudeville night featuring specialty performers and classic acts. Bright lighting and lively routines promise entertaining variety in an era of spectacle at the local venue.
A vaudeville firm plans a merger taking effect September 1 with a shared route and merged offices in New York and Chicago. Indiana venues listed under the new arrangement include Grand Opera House and several theaters in towns such as Marion and Fort Wayne. Two men were arrested for a street pickpocketing of Mr. William Shives at Finchison Park. a third fled. Gaffney and Jordan denied involvement and claimed innocence while awaiting police action.
Police report two large barns burned Sunday morning near Sheldon. One barn belonged to Albert Foulk, a former Fort Wayne policeman, destroyed with about 2500 in loss and 1000 insured. The other barn, owned by T Woods, also burned heavily. Authorities suspect incendiary origin.
Logansport Indiana June 24 Nearly 3000 delegates expected to attend the Epworth League convention opening Tuesday with speakers including Rev B E Herrick presiding, Rev C C Smith Rev J M Cance Bishop W B McDowell Rev George Stuntz Rev B M Randall and Rev P A Baker among others from Kokomo Fort Wayne Chicago Columbus and the Philippines.
Richmond Ind June 24 Admissions to Eastern Indiana hospital for the insane at Harvey Horton were refused due to no room in male wards. Horton has been in the county jail for several days. Reports indicate growing need. opening Southwestern Indiana hospital may ease the strain. Likely next legislature may seek funds for large additions.
The forecast covers Washington Indiana and Lower Michigan. In Washington and Indiana a mix of partly cloudy skies with showers in the south region on Monday and Tuesday. Winds are light to moderate from the north. In Lower Michigan expect partly cloudy conditions on Monday and Tuesday with variable winds.
The Indiana State Dental Association will hold its forty eighth annual meeting in West Baden on Tuesday and Wednesday. Four dozen dentists are already at the hotel. Beav(e)y Hardware Co has equipped its cellar and four floors with fire hoses attached to a three inch standpipe, providing ready fire protection.
In Peru Indiana on June 24 Mayor Odum lifted the city council order and allowed the four pole board to restrict reform, reopening slot machines briefly before Odum ordered them out again. An observer cited violations of local law as the campaign to keep Peru tight continued.
Dr Eugene Buehler urges an ordinance to punish butchers and grocers using preservatives or adulterants in meat eggs and vegetables. The plan seeks a workhouse sentence for violators beyond confiscation. Inspector G F P Stout notes extensive inspections and warns against doctored meats as common today.
A severe rainstorm swept southern Indiana this afternoon causing damage. Lightning struck the home of James Grinton near Tennysville, seriously injuring two children as residents reported the storm’s impact across the Boonville area.
Loganport on June 24 reports the first truly dry Sunday since Governor Hanly ordered enforcement of the Tid law. Saloon keepers agree to observe the prohibition if officers enforce it against liquor selling at drug stores. Soda fountain incidents were watched by detectives hired by local owners, but no liquor sales were found.
A burglar climbed a pear tree beside the McMillan residence and Televy route to gain entry. The loot included silverware and some money with several small valuables missing. The intruder left without disturbance.
Police and sheriff deputies arrested six hoboes along Nickel Plate tracks in Glasgow Avenue. Two men, Ed Harlovick of Cleveland and Harry Smit of Brooklyn, are suspected as gang members tied to past office robberies. Others, claiming Allegheny origins, provided false IDs and little money.
Chicago report states Gurter W. Harrison, a four times writer, is seriously affected with cancer of the throat. Oscar Mayer, a close friend, says Harrison is nearly well when abstaining from tobacco, though he had throat trouble and was forbidden to smoke.
Kendallville Indiana June 24 Rev A C Ormond pastor of the Presbyterian church impressed his congregation by confronting a robber in his parsonage during children’s exercises. A woman thief rummaged drawers, then fled after Ormond switched on lights and struck with a chair. He helped no questions asked and the intruder surrendered. A second burglary occurred at electrician Court McMillyn’s home nearby during the same hour.
An all united movement among large independent telephone interests is being drafted in New York. A committee from principal independent companies met for days to discuss unification for nationwide development and to resist a Bell monopoly. The plan envisions representation by the Great Manston and New York Western groups with major financiers backing the integration of independent lines in the west.
June 24 report of the Toledo Dedance and Fort Wayne Railroad Company formed in Columbus with capital of 10000 to build and operate an electric railway from the western boundary of Defiance County through Defiance Williams Pawding and Henry counties to Toledo and from Atlas County Indiana to Fort Wayne. Directors include FE B Paxton James M Horan George A Shanks Frank G Crane and D L Stine all noted local professions.
Jad June 24. Receiver Bechtel of the American Mutiny Tito Instrange company at Inkheart sues William Barney Samuel Stewart and Richard Barney to recover 10000 dollars alleged diverted. Petition seeks a restraining order preventing disposal of company assets in current possession. Court granted the order.
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