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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1909
Page
2
A fragment from the Fort Wayne Journal and Gazette dated Sunday June 27 1909. It notes publication details, pricing, and carrier delivery terms for Fort Wayne and suburbs. No specific news event is stated in the readable text.
The Journal-Gazette extols Fort Wayne’s growth, crediting industry, thrift, and diverse immigrant talent for transforming a forest settlement into a thriving midwestern city. It lauds the newspaper’s role in promoting parks, paved streets, interurban rail, public play spaces, and open spaces for children, while championing public works and civic initiatives that shaped a modern Fort Wayne.
Historic court items show Herning estate proceedings with heirs contesting during a full day in elycait court. Alva Franklin, deceased barber, linked to forged checks, faced judgment by Judge Omtourke. Fine suspension timed to August and Anni Tasaler foreclosing merchant debts under FR OB Drelelbf authority. Wagner v Live Stock Insurance Co. yielded $180.67 for plaintiff. Juvenile court dispositions noted, with multiple individuals referenced as attending the term’s final day.
Wayne General Construction Co specializes in concrete warehouses and structural work. Officers include W Beers as president and chief engineer H C Offutt as associate engineer. Offices are in the Hamilton bank building.
Fort Wayne voters confront a crowded field as candidates for mayor from both major parties present qualifications. Joseph A. Schmidt, former city clerk and controller, claims unrivaled knowledge of municipal operations. Jesse Grice, former sheriff candidate, boasts strong public service and managerial success. Henry P. Scherer, Democrat, emphasizes long residence and leadership, while Albert E. Melching, Democrat, pledges enforcement, prudent administration, and utility stewardship.
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