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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1906
Page
2
Fort Wayne faces calls for action as citizens demand bans on diseased and adulterated foods. The piece questions local leadership, citing concerns over contaminated meat and canned goods sold in the city. Citizens urge the council to act tonight to curb food and drink frauds and protect public health amid a reputation as a haven for lu
The Democrats claim since 184 the Republicans have controlled Indiana's executive and legislative branches, expanding salaries and public expenses. They compare 1893 appropriations under Governor Claude Matthews of $12,020 for the executive to later Vermbileau figures, arguing a vast shift in how public funds were handled.
A historical comparison shows Democrat versus Republican appropriations across offices from 1890s to 1905. It notes sums for the executive, secretary of state, treasurer, attorney general, superintendent of public instruction, adjutant general, and both supreme and appellate court salaries. The text claims Democrats spent about 192 100 more than Republicans, with a total Republican appropriation of 207112 and Democratic of 164952 more.
In a critical, sharply worded piece Henry Watterson attacks the Republican Party, calling it a mammoth trust and accusing it of diverting taxes, consolidating power in Washington, and corrupting the legal fabric from one end of the republic to the other. The essay argues that the party seeks control through private interest and undermines public accountability.
In Kansas federal court jurors found Armour Packing Morris Cutlauhy Swift & Co guilty of accepting concessions from the Chicago Burlington & Quincy railroad as charged in December indictments. The verdicts target corporations with fines up to 20,000 each. individuals Thomas and Taggart face additional penalties. The article notes harsher outcomes for the older parties in prosecutions.
Political chatter centers on Dr. George B McGooxin’s Mexico appointment and retirement vacancy at deputy revenue collector. Leading contenders L P Sharp and John W Hayden vie for indorsements from party leaders while campaigning on pacant de Tours grounds and prior nomination runs.
Discussion on county clerk candidates ends with no clear winner while McGoogal may gain a high privilege but has not announced preferences. Labor leaders worry over nonunion voting machines and county board members face explanations after a vote. Two machine types, United States Standard and Columbia, are shown with accusations that one is union labor friendly. Grindel votes for Columbia, Toukel opposes any machine due to cost. A. M. Ogle of Indianapolis addressed the president. Albert H. Coles named postmaster at Warren. Dr. George B. Morgan returns home pleased after passing a census exam for a position in Lapaz Mexico and will depart soon.
Analysis argues William J. Bryan remains a formidable Democratic nominee with growing unity and conservative appeal, while Theodore Roosevelt policies shape the Republican field. It weighs Taft as the strongest potential GOP challenger, capable of advancing Roosevelt’s program and drawing support from various factions.
June 45 report notes postmasters appointed today amid indignation. Names include Goat Blot in Vigo county and Bertha Marti, with J M Hicleman resigning. LaOtto in Noble county sees Albert Rosenberger named replacing Willard Rumbaugh, as Representative Gilbert introduces further measures.
Washington June 25 The compromise basis for the meat inspection measure centers on government bearing inspection costs and dating labels on can meat. The appropriation stays at 4 million dollars. the Telegraph and DiltasCon tele types will support labeling, with the service commission seeking qualified staff. Beveridge directs a separate bill to make dating obligatory.
The program lists Tuesday art and evening performances with student singers and instrumentalists. Featured pieces include Miserere from Il Traviata, Serenade in Palen, and selections by Master Whole, directed by Minter Vond. The largely attended event showcased solos by D. Vagus and other performers in a formal school setting.
A funeral service was held yesterday at Lit former Home in Paleatine for Mate Carmen attended by several locals and colleagues. The event honored the late individual amid reflections from peers and family, with attendees including known members and conductors.
The Journal-Gazette outlines a plan to give free watches to boys and girls during summer vacation. By purchasing a small number of subscriptions, readers can participate, with details in the advertisement. The featured timepieces include the larger The Nefiance and the smaller The Mite.
Beggie Prince Opera Company opened a five act program at Robison Park. The production drew solid attendance as the ensemble presented a three act musical comedy derived from the title The organization.
Concordia college holds its sixty sixth commencement with exercises this evening in the college chapel. About 1,000 invitations issued and twenty men earning diplomas, representing many states and foreign countries, will receive degrees. The list of graduates includes numerous names from Missouri to Wisconsin and abroad, as graduation program details unfold with marches, salutations, and valedictory addresses.
A length of explosive material was found on East Jefferson Street between Monro and Gay yesterday. Police search for the unknown culprits who placed the device and for a watchman who warned riders. Separate reports note a young boy offering counterfeit cash on Cali Fork Street and a theft of a bicycle Sunday night from 420 Huffman Street. Authorities also report a jail guard quitting his post and a citizen seeking a missing Wiliam Oetting. The city continues to monitor two men suspected of lingering in the G. T. R. & IL tract area, peeking into windows as they pass.
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