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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1902
Page
7
An OCR fragment touts Cah bicycle models and their speed, noting park cars and elite wheel strength. It claims light, strong wheels at lower cost and hints Indiana Bicycle and Supply Co. at 1 Washington Street and formerly 170 Galbonkoye.
Notice warns customers to demand the Jourkenias Tailors Union Label to avoid out of town sweat shop garments. Encourages patronage of local union shops and identifies the Local Union J. T. UL of A. No as the urging body.
Ruth Graham a Fort Wayne girl along with Annie V and Emmett Browne faced charges of lewdness and disorderly conduct after a night of rowdy theatrics at a summer resort near Chattanooga. Bonds of 250 dollars each were posted by their attorneys as the group acted with a fourth party whose identity was unclear. The incident included wild antics witnessed by onlookers while Graham checked in at a local hotel, giving Port Wayne as her home.
Indianapolis June 25 contracts to sell a 43 percent stake in the Indiana Sonora copper mine to an eastern syndicate were to be signed in New York. Key figures Hugh J. McGowan Thomas Taggart B Mytis and Dr Henry Jameson led final negotiations. The syndicate, reputedly among the wealthiest in the country, already controls about $320 million in mining property and will pay a roughly $1 million purchase price with additional deposits for immediate development. stock ownership includes several named investors from Indiana and Chicago with others held by western and northern buyers.
An ad invites requests to have carpet remade cleaned or laid by the Zimmer company at Berry Street corner Tfar i Figom. It also promotes a free lawn concert by Schlatter's orchestra with cream served afterward on the lawn tonight.
The Knights of Columbus held their annual excursion to Rome City with about 113 attendees. Weather hindered some activities though most events proceeded, including games and a dance, with several contests and demonstrations noted, despite rain delays and rough conditions.
An advertised round trip fare offers travel via Wie Nickel Road with return validity through a specified date. The notice mentions dates and conditions in a condensed, unclear OCR style, with references to pickup and return timing and local terms. The fragmentary text implies a promotional transport offer for a short travel window.
Special Chautauqua excursions run on July 0h and 2th via Nickel Tale road at reduced rates with summer assembly, and August 26th respectively. See men's rest ate No. 126, Tuas Thursdays to July 4.
For the Fourth of July the Vandalia Line will sell excursion tickets on July 11 and July 4 return July 7, 1904, at reduced fares from all stations to points 200 miles from the setting point and to many connecting-line points. For details contact a Vandalia Line Ticket Agent or A Ford Genl Posed Agent St Louis MO.
New York June 45 Bondholders of the Indianapolis Gas company plan to seek federal court relief to protect their interests after Indianapolis failed to pass a natural gas meter ordinance. Trustees for Central Trust may act to preserve mortgage terms and prevent impairment of their collateral, arguing that the bond contracts allow intervention if the gas business is endangered.
Alumni from the class of 1842 led the reunion with business meetings, voting to fill a university corporation seat held by Thomas G. Bennett. Henry Sarge of New Haven stood as sole candidate after others withdrew. Anniversary exercises of Yale Medical School began with an address to graduating classes.
Delivered by Dr. Roswell Pari of Billalv, director of the New York State Pathological Taboritory, who rose to national prominence among physicians in attendance as President Mukintey’s final speaker. Dr Park’s subject was A Shuly of Medical Wyirds Deeds of Men.
An advertisement touts a free trial of a "balm" claimed to cure rheumatism and catarrh, describing symptoms and promising permanent relief. It cites testimonials across decades, urges readers to obtain the product without payment, and lists distributors in multiple cities.
Special low rate excursion to Lake Chautauqua and return offered on July 4 and 25. Tickets available at agents in Cleveland and Ohio, with round trip price about half normal. Contact GQ and T A Cleveland for details and ticketing.
The Mikel Play Road offers one fare for round trips within 200 miles. Tickets on sale July 3rd and 4th, good for travel on July 4th. See nearest agent, No. 134, for details and restrictions.
Fragmented local notices mention Mr and Mrs Adolph Diamond moving to Virginia for renovations and a side street project by young men. The page also references an assault on Kramtevin and a Yale honorary degree list, with mixed product ads and garbled text about cures and a drugstore ointment.
A chaotic notice announces a free lawn social at Berry and Harrison streets with a concert and a morning train at 7:40. An excursion offers round trips to Dayton for 1.35 and to Cincinnati for 1.50, with intermediate stops possible. C. Winans, G.T. A. Tee Cream sod hosts this event tonight.
A well prepared program by the pupils of the Evangelical Lutheran church school on Washington boulevard features musical numbers, readings, and declamations. The event supports the Home Missionary activity of the church and promises a varied program tonight.
The National Education Association advertises travel by Nickel Plate Road for the annual meeting with round trip fares over $200. Details reference July dates and seating options, urging readers to attend and noting special fares and schedules.
An unclear report from Fort Wayne outlines changes to wage schedules with references to two- and three-year terms, new rates, and a general wage increase around a percentage. The article mentions contractors and workers facing revised pay scales and a levy affecting wages across industries.
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