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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1910
Page
2
Long scanned item from Fort Wayne newspaper noting political platforms and debates at Kendallville Republican district convention, criticism of tariff policy, and discussions on congressional commission rulings. Mentions Fort Wayne heat, public figures Shively and Aldrich, and Morgan Guggenheimer impact on transportation and tariffs.
Alaskan policy clashes with mining and fiscal interests as Ballinger faces pressure over Cunningham claims and coal deposits. W J Bryan argues in the American Exporter for cautious subsidies and government transport ownership to grow commerce, warning against heavy taxation and foreign competition while proposing leased transports to build seafaring routes.
City railroads and the East Shore plan a new union depot downtown while expanding suburban stations to serve outlying districts. The Belt Line project and grade eliminations around Euclid and Gaston will reshape the Pennsylvania station. Officials argue central meeting points and better access benefit the public and growing suburbs.
A garbled public notice references Mr Grive and officials seeking street cleaning under the Howey administration. Citizens urge nightly cleaning and clearer attention to sanitation in the city streets amid business concerns.
The Adams Township Bird and Game Protective Association held a largely attended meeting. Members discussed unity with other townships, safeguarding game birds, and enforcing hunting rules. Efforts aim to form township clubs under a county association to coordinate water and land protections.
We wish to thank neighbors friends and relatives for their kindness and floral offerings on the occasion of the death of our wife and mother Mrs Heater Porter Hiram Porter and children
Fort Wayne Associated Charities president Mr Foster announced the movement to establish a work house in Allen County has been dropped for now. Investigations showed work houses elsewhere fail to solve unemployment among prisoners, making the plan unprofitable and unlikely to succeed locally. A special committee reported the employment problem for prisoners is hard to solve, and county commissioners were not asked to move forward at this time.
The Walther league of Zion's Lathe held an outing yesterday at Ed Schroeder farm in Wasne township with about 200 Manders present. A ramjet parade formed as they sang, and Dr Howard Kruse and A Kilne observed the event. A hall game between Juniors and seniors was won by the farmer 9 to 4. Various races followed including a yard dash won by WF Gerdman and other events led by Walter Gerdemay and Meyer.
WARKAW Ind June 26 Alan Ma bel Miller a twenty year old woman who fell ill with Wiberaiocha died after being told she could survive her own friend. She was the daughter of Dr L G Randall of East Baker Street. The funeral will be held Monday at 3 o clock from the Methodist church.
The funeral of Sete Mira Mula Miler, who died recently in Warsaw, will be held at the Methodist Church Monday afternoon. Arrangements for the last rites and burial details are to follow.
Warsaw June 24 Mrs Reber of East Wirrawe was stricken by the heat and fell helpless in her yard near her home. Her condition is quite serious.
In Warsaw Indiana on a Sunday morning, Rev A G Noni of the First Methodist church argued that many obituaries contain half truths and that often the only certain facts are that the person lived and died. He urged readers to seek accuracy in memorials.
Mrs. John N. Runyan returned from Richmond Tad. where she cared for her brother who was wounded. The valiant’s condition greatly improved and it is probable he will recover.
In Warsaw Indiana a special patriotic service will be held next Sunday morning at the First Methodist church. Rev W Bennett former presiding elder of the Aghen district of the North Indiana NM EB conference will be the speaker.
June 26 report states that 171 residents and business leaders of Altona will organize a fire department on July 1. A contest decides who rings the bell at the opening ceremony, with the young ladies of the state invited to participate and the winner named in the celebration?
The south end of the Market House, described as the cement noors at the south partition, will be plastered and the marked will be placed for display. The work is expected to be finished within May and turned over to the city, per Commissioner Barney Barkenstely.
A new edifice project starts under a contract due by September and plans to relay brick pavement near the market. The engineering company holding the contract to enhance the two market houses has begun erecting a new arm and will be opened by James Smith for the Volunteer Frmen’s convention.
The council discusses revising the pawnbrokers ordinance to tighten discipline and reduce illegal lending. The administration plans to renew police patrol terms and replace officers, with Mayor Grich having already authorized one replacement. A committee on rules will prepare a report as council considers largely new documents before action tonight.
Janeth- "Surrounded by about YOU relatives and intimate friends, Mya. Margaret Beatty, who resides with her son, Robert, north of the city, today celebrates her birth anniversary. One of the oldest residents in Ohio, she was born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, in 1806 and is of Scottish descent. She has lived a full life with minimal mental decline reported, though the article contains garbled and repetitive phrases.
Sister Secunda Segunda departs from St Joseph’s Hospital for New York in a surprise move. The departure follows a long service with the Toore Howlmuldis of Chelat In America and was announced after a church service at Sickel Pate railroad station.
The text describes a young boy with a stroke affecting his mother in Germany and mentions a saintly figure connected to his illness. It notes family care in Garltany and a long stay in the city, with Tabitha recently in Germany and returning to care for the boy.
The Pythian Sisters held their semi annual election at the Pythian home choosing officers for the coming six months. Arminty Hitchiet Antu Bush Helen Duell Mary Moore Martha Latz Imrin Kemp Mrs J H Miller Georgia Bates Brand judge Clara Schmuck Mrs Mattia Robacker Trin Smits retain posts for a year.
A burning excursion steamer on the river last night left three dead and many injured among about 1,600 passengers. Drowned victims include an unknown woman and an unidentified man, while survivors report burns, broken limbs, and crushed bodies. Loss to Acme Packet Company is put at $60,000 with total property losses around $190,000 as passengers scrambled for valuables during the blaze.
Warshaw news reports Divorcee Divorgee remarries, tying the knot with a civil engineer employed by a southern railroad. The couple, previously separated in the southwest, reconfirmed nuptials in a ceremony cited by the Journal-Grxette special section.
Columbia City News reports Ward recovering from appendectomy at home in Columbian area. Mowrey of Fort Wayne area hospitalized after operation. Sam Haraharger plans Fourth of July at Tri Bake resort. Reo Johnson travels from Washington Township. Edward Malone and Circlé relatives visit. Mary Mulont to Fort Wayne for visit before return. Fort Wayne trip for Miss Mulont. Local officers attend Fort Wayne school of instruction. John Glandenning to inspect Royal Arch Masonry. several candidates to receive degree. Dr G L Clark and niece Nise Patta travel to Ontario for weeks with relatives in Canada.
County Auditor J C Bewele releases the June settlement apportionment totals for townships and towns. Notable figures include Jackson $5400.20, Mon Toe $2966.58, Tippecanoe $2144.10, Wayne $6846.08, Clay $3010.58, Franklin $4111.94, Prairie $3001.24, Beattie $1617.36, total township sum $54415.08. Towns and cities include Syracuse $2, Milford $2218.04, Leesburg $1180.0, Claypool $656.26, Silver Lake $502.26, Pierceton $1847.49, Warsaw $1952.68, total town/city sum $21240.40. Poboul Corp Chiles spinetide $4260.36, Milford $3240.20, Laesburg $1144.?4, Mentone $208.92, Pierceton $?4R002, Warsawits $8286.46, total $17902.71.
In Columbia City Ind this afternoon at 4 oclock Mr and Mrs W S Tally solemnized the marriage of their daughter Miss Menaedaval to Mr Rhonda son of Mr and Mrs G W Rhode of this city Rev A B Spin arland read the services in the presence of a few friends The ceremony marks the culmination of a ten year romance.
Ma Verdon Mller of Adel Iowa arrived Friday and will mate an extended visit with relatives near Leesburg. NM Garber bought thirty ounces of strawberries Saturday. Children day observed at Presbyterian church Sunday evening. The sum of 84 dollars was received by J W Hower as coat of the city for two wagon loads of porkers he brought to ucBAWe. The jurors of the Brethren church will plone 4 Winona lake Tuesday AratO. Dodas of Goshen spent the week at Winona lake attending the school of moleastone.
In Columbia City Indiana on June 4 Rev A D Sutherland delivers his farewell sermon at the Presbyterian church ending a three year pastorate. A large congregation expresses sorrow as he and his family depart. Union services honor the departing minister. He will head to Strategy Springs for a month of prep then lead a Washington DC organization.
A harsh report corrects a published story about two blind tigers operating in Warsaw last Thursday. Local business leader Mugh Kingery offered to be an qudarit but State Attorney H L Lehman, a Republican candidate, dismissed the offer with a smile. The town has voted dry and reports of violations at toll and drink stands persist. Residents consider taking the issue to the governor's office for action.
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