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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1906

Page

2

Appointment of Gilhart as Philippines judge amid political shifts

The Washington dispatch notes Gilhart's appointment as a judge in the Philippines, while editor Sheffer of the Angola World sells the paper to KC. Klink resumes charge today, and the piece laments Democratic gains in the Twelfth district as Governor Huntly pressures action on alleged gambiting at French Lick. It also reports school funding apportionment in Indiana, with 774,662 children counted and $254,952.44 distributed, plus $52,482.88 in treasury for poorer districts.

WK Sheffer Mwandyaine da Angola World KC. Klink Shelfer Dritien Bherer Twelktth A. Cotton Department of Public Instruction Indiana

City headlines blur lines of power in Port Wayne council row

A chaotic local dispute unfolds as Mayor Hosey faces a hostile press and alleged family patronage. The Daily News, the Bicknell newspaper, and other outlets are accused of trying to fracture the Democratic base, while officials including Funk and Luskemeyer are tied to contracts and public funds. The piece asserts the issue revolves around control of Port Wayne and the broader political clash across the city.

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The Immortal J N18 Dead In Toledo Asylum

Jacob Newman Free, famed as The Immortal J N, died yesterday in the Ohio asylum at Toledo where he had been confined since March 29. A wanderer known across the country, he rose to prominence fifty years ago defending a client in a murder case at Clocknutt. His eloquence won mercy for the accused, though Free later suffered apoplexy and mental decline before vanishing from public life.

Jacob Newman Free J. N Ohio Asylum Toledo Newan Fort Wayne J. Ni Fle Jacob Newman Pyesaure

The Wandering Superintendent of Pressure Arrives in Ohio

Jacob Newman Frea, six feet tall with regal brow and expressive eyes, is profiled as a famed editor and railroad pressure superintendent who travels across towns, extolling the power of “pressure” while living on cheap fares and dominating hotel politics. His early life includes a California wagon venture, wealth, a dramatic Civil War era journey, and aims to meet Jefferson Davis.

Ohio Jacob Newman Frea Tiffin California Free Ens Jefferson Davis

Triumphs Over Trusts Everywhere But Indiana

The New York World notes four apt blows against trusts. A Missouri court ruled Cahill-Swift Manufacturing part of the plumbers’ trust, blocking debt collection. A Toledo schedule of prices led to one man jailed for a year and a $5,000 fine. An interstate inquiry into railroad and elevator ties may curb grain price control, and a forthcoming ICC report hints at Pennsylvanian and Vanderbilt influence in the bourbon industry.

New York Missouri Cahill-Swift Manufacturing Comppany St. Louis Plumbers’ Trust Definn & Treat Ra Uj Wonders of Osagu Wong Ao Interstate Commerce Consission Pennsylvanias Vanderbilt Lines Peopaylyania Supra

Rooseveltian family cannot locate housing in Fort Wayne

The Rooseveltian family of ten, including eight children, cannot find rental housing after the owner objects to their occupancy. The father, his wife, and their children from Framont, Oklate complain of discrimination and face evictions attempts despite paying about $4 per month in rent elsewhere. The couple stresses they have no other place to live and seek fair housing amid local prejudice.

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Justice Court Note on Fleller Fine for Railroad Water Damage

Charles Fleller was fined $1 and costs in Justice Court at Spur on Wednesday for smashing railroad water belonging to the Pennsylvania Company.

Charles Fleller Tancoy Ponsylvania Company

Attell and Neill Set for Featherweight Title Fight

June 27 report from Los Angeles confirms Abe Attell world featherweight champion and Frankie Neill bantamweight champion meet on July 4 at 122 pounds for the featherweight title. Club to decide purse or gate percentage. winner to receive 60 percent, loser 40. Both camps project the bout as the city’s fiercest. Training in Arcadia and Santa Monica, both fighters in peak form, with potential weights near 129 pounds.

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Whirlwind Training Factor Impacts Daily Regimen

A terse note emphasizes core training as the decisive factor in daily routines, highlighting stamina, focus, and consistency. The message stresses superior staying power as the key advantage, surpassing all other elements in performance during demanding sessions.

Real Estate Transfers in Jackson and Townships

Real estate transfers listed include numerous parcels in Jackson township and Irelon, including Nugkman Place addition, Fox’s additions and Mend 8, Fox to various Fox family members, Swinney and related parcels. Notable sums include 200, 1600, 2500, and 3800 dollars for multiple lot transfers spanning sections 18 and 1h. Names include John Weller, Roberts, Fox family, Lond, Jenkinson, Parnat, Coulardot, and Irelon township references.

Torwtmeyer Nugkman Placa Widition Roberts A. HL Wite Pnet Wanna Bes C. Fox Mox Fox L. Fox J. Fox Lote Ind Fox Toix Vox Ft Mi Hoan Jackeon Township P. Pernet M. A. Coulardot Por Jota

Fireworks display causes store blaze and glass damage

A smoker's discarded match ignited fireworks in Dr. Fate's drug store window at 7 PM, triggering a large explosion and a blaze that shattered front windows, damaged fixtures, and caused about 400 dollars in losses. The fireworks stock and general merchandise suffered heavy damage as fire crews fought the blaze.

Roma M. Bourget Uhlet “Hilbrecht Bourger

Police News: Ernet Limbach to Police Court for Drunk Driving

Patrolman Murphy picked up Ernet Limbach and he will appear in police court this morning on a charge of drunkenness. Police yesterday recovered a diesel believed stolen from J. M. Ward at 1322 Calhoun Street and received reports that wheels were stolen from Frank Herry on Hanna Street, Indiana Bicycle and Supply Co on LF Washington Boulevard West, and Oscar Kiefer on 621 West Jefferson Street.

Ernet Limbach Murphy Will Drumkennons J. M. Ward Calhoum ‘Street Frank Herry Hanna Street Indiana Bicyele and Supply Company LF Washington Houlevard West Oscar Kiefer West Jefferson Street

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