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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1913
Page
2
A speaker recounts the evolution of city share in grade crossing work. He claims railroads paid most costs under earlier laws and credits 1907 with cities covering twenty five percent for at grade crossings. He asserts his abstract policy saved taxpayers substantial sums.
The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette page lists publication details and subscription prices dated Thursday June 26 1915. It notes ownership, associate press membership, and mailing address at 114-218 Flinton Street with annual and monthly rates for Fort Wayne and surrounding areas.
Archdeacon Steele and party reached the highest point of North America near Mount Kinley amid avalanches and danger. The climb is hailed as a classic test of nerve and endurance, with vast views offset by risks and the lure of achievement for hardy explorers.
Fort Wayne Republicans face internal splits as independents aligned with former leaders push for reform. The piece condemns Grienism and labels progressives as cast for their past stance, while warning that independents echo the same tactics and threaten governance through opportunistic aims. Strong references to Roosevelt era policies and local party divisions.
Indianapolis Republican reviews President Wilson's currency reform speech praising honesty and obligation to the people. The piece argues his plan offers banking and currency tools to harness enterprise and liberty, stressing the need for practical monetary instruments for business and growth.
The article records Wilson’s urgent appeal for immediate congressional action on a new banking and currency system. It frames him as a responsible leader willing to sacrifice for the country and urges Congress to respond now, reinforcing his inaugural message of consecration and duty.
Fort Wayne Indiana June 28 1912 Bililar Journal Gazette urged Webster street between Jefferson and Baker be paved. Letter says paving will raise property values and attract traffic with nearby interurban and Pennsylvania and Wabash stations. Authors argue owners should support paving for future business growth.
Public notice invites everyone to an assembly in the Court House Assembly Room at 8 15 PM Thursday to hear about business government matters.
Philadelphia mint reports its August 23 1912 to June 15 1913 operation totals with gold coin from 1 787 068 ounces of bullion yielding 766 509 861 ounces of gold coin valued at 15 858 227 dollars and silver operations producing 978 248 50 ounces of food coin valued at 1 979 348 dollars plus minor wastage figures.
Assistant Postmaster William J Hoss who also heads civil service announces numerous examinations to be held in July and August at Fort Wayne in the federal court room. Salaries range from 700 to 1800 dollars yearly. Applicants will receive information from Mr Wess.
Several Indiana Union Traction officials stayed in Fort Wayne overnight en route to Toledo for a Lake meeting. The group reportedly came from Marion and was planning to attend a gathering of international men aboard a special car.
The Journal-Gazette publishes a flood of notices from residents pledging to seek the Democratic nomination for mayor or council positions in upcoming nominating primaries. Candidates across wards name their intent, emphasize honesty and service, and seek voter support on June 27.
Lagrange Indiana June County Auditor Willard reports a personal property assessment rise of 822,965.00 for 1912, excluding banks and corporations. Total countywide personal property assessments grew from 3,148,265.00 in 1912 to 8,476,930.00 in 1919 with all towns up while Wolcottville and Howe fell. The June retirement totals 10,300.44. distributions split 17,615.73 to the county and 22,451.04 to the state, leaving 7,281.00 for townships and corporations. The county will also gain 8,840.01 for schools and faces a delinquent tax levy of 5,263.88.
J K Arninesmith, contractor from Brushie Prairie, completed a 40 by 80 foot hip roof barn on William Fenzel’s farm in Pretie Prairie, believed to be the county’s finest. The 4500 feet of framing includes Arkansas sawn timbers, 4 inch flooring, and concrete walls and floors. Plans by Fenzel, the barn listed as a convenient model will be dedicated Saturday with an ice cream social hosted by the Ladies Aid of Pretie Prairie.
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