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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1900
Page
2
Authorities led by Superintendent Ciovally order police to enforce a curbing of street gambling amid a political fight. Citizens question enforcement when officers fail to act, while critics warn the crackdown could label opponents and affect party rhetoric.
A new golf club was formed by residents of the Commercial district amid strong sentiment to unite the town's golfers. A temporary committee was created to organize early events and recruit members. People interested in joining can contact listed committee members including Seavey, Fra, Rosa Mew and others.
The city page records a busy sequence of visits and events. Ruth Mobler returns from Tatieten while Thomas Cregntor and daughter Marguerite host guests, and Arthur Fewka of the Fort Wayne Drag Company is noted. Local candidates and meetings are mentioned along with hospital and parade plans. The report names several figures visiting from out of town, including Governor Miguel A. Lopez and other state residents.
Distorted dispatch reports Boer forces entrenching under Lordor amid tense surface lines. Observers note shifting control of inland zones and strategic posts as security measures tighten.
In London a surge of activity fuels a tight security push as 60 progress advocates rally behind a major movement. Key figures including Jane and Kawi Adeles spearhead the campaign amid rising public attention.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Traverse City Petuskey Bay View Mackinac Island and a Grand Indian Trail with trains and rates. Details are garbled and no clear event or date is provided.
The notice states a round trip fare on a 20 mile section of the Nickel Pade road to be shared. It names agents of Cy A. Astellis and E. A. Mort Wayne for ticketing and Hall Ghose as a point of contact. Two fares are offered for juries involving a batter’s son.
Fragmented police notes describe various investigations including a possible murder and an arrest at the station. Deputy Fish and Sweeny Teft are named in connection with the Romer case, with patrols and morning activities mentioned and several officers listed in terse entries.
A London dispatch describes editorials and opinion pieces debating U S and British stances on imperial defense and the risk of war. The text references predictions about American leadership in world affairs and cautions against aggression, with calls for vigilance and prepared responses.
The text presents a garbled account of an event under a named chairman, with several unreadable terms and misreads. No coherent facts or identifiable entities beyond generic references to a meeting and a declared intent are discernible.
Disjointed OCR text describes a Christian Endeavor Society meeting at Loston on June 7. Names such as Trento Pompe Whe Tes Franck and John Writs Raver appear amid garbled lines. The clerk and treasurer roles are noted, with references to headquarters and organization structure.
The readable fragment outlines a competition or ridgeline scene near New London Connecticut with possible references to Yale Harvard and a relay or race event. The OCR is heavily garbled with misspellings and missing words, making precise details and participants impossible to confirm.
An unclear OCR fragment references a going away day and mentions people and places in scattered phrases. The legible bits point to a farewell event with unclear details about participants or location.
Compromised with the boys details a dubious wager during a local game session. An incident involved a bet tied to a prize of R270 each, with confusion over payments and alleged improper conduct. No further authorities named.
A Japanese Imperial Government commission of civil and mechanical engineers visited Washington to observe U S river and harbor projects and public works. They will tour Pittsburgh Chicago St Louis New Orleans and Galveston gathering ideas before Europe. Ensign Walter Gordon Roper of Georgia, Navy Academy graduate, was appointed and confirmed to two posts within 24 hours. He first learned of the provisional appointment while in Newport and then received final confirmation in Washington.
Readable portions show a sports item mentioning Wabash RB and a tied game with police or navy reference. No clear names, dates, or locations emerge beyond generic team and score hints. The fragmentary text suggests a football or basketball context with a tie and potential penalties but lacks verifiable details.
A chaotic telegraphic summary shows leaders including Rothed for vice prmddemt ay Che dann User and Sulzer among delegates heading to Kansas City for a national convention. Reports note preparations, headquarters openings, and anticipated arrivals of notable political figures with extensive delegation activity in anticipation of the event.
A report notes a gathering of the Monetary League in Wankar City with speakers of national prominence listed, including figures associated with labor and political groups. The assembly aims to discuss platform specifics and respond to resolutions, though some names and details remain uncertain in the text.
The piece discusses political maneuvering around a potential presidential run. It notes discussions with key figures and calls to keep a candidacy alive while addressing the Kansas convention crowd. The article explores whether the hopeful can secure support and how others react to the possibility.
A garbled text attempt shows Towne nominated for a city committee post, with a speech incident and unclear references to Kanai City and a candidate. The fragmentary report mentions chairmanship and defense of a position, but many names and details are unreadable.
Fragmentary 1898 notice cites New York City events and commodity prices, mentions Indium and Hoosier associates, reports a liver and kidney remedy claim by Dr J J McLean, and lists local business names and repair works with dubious promotional text. The text is garbled and difficult to parse into concrete items.
A broken levee along the Wabash river caused rapid flooding north of Oliveville with water depths reaching up to twenty feet. Residents report widespread damage and swift evacuations as local authorities mobilize response teams to contain the spill and assess the affected area.
The notice notes people reading advertisements for patent medicines and mentions Caldwell's Hyrup Pepsin for constipation and stomach trouble, plus Doyle & Dro and Pellon Polster as vendors. It reflects incomplete OCR text and social observation about home remedies.
Peculiar item notes prices for pineapples and berries and mentions a pigeon test in Fort Wayne. It references a city race or chase with a report of distances and a watch, listing several names and a court or commission.
A jumbled text fragment mentions digestion issues including constipation, heartburn, indigestion, and stomach discomfort. It references sensations of dizziness, fatigue, and potential chest or abdominal symptoms. No clear event or individuals are identifiable.
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