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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1901
Page
6
Fragmentary ad text touts Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a powerful kidney purifier and blood cleanser. It includes patient testimonials, mentions of other products like Pleasant Pellets, and urges substitution with profits cited.
London dispatch notes a wartime reorganization dispute with Lord Wolseley critiquing the U S army. The piece claims Britain relied on conscription and wage policies for military strength while a local machinists union votes to back a strike against the Chesapeake Lehigh line, signaling labor unrest and wartime economic tension.
Freeway grade work advances toward Huntington with rails laid along the St. Marys river route. A few rods remain at Bush farm while crews prepare the power house boilers at Huntington and a stern engine aids rail transport drawing farmers’ attention. Louis Deck the Pennsylvania brake inspector was badly burned tilting an injector, sidelining him for recovery. City contractors plan a meeting to organize the Bailing Contractors Union of Fort Wayne and elect a directory to set foundations.
The Fort Wayne area reports heightened factory activity at multiple plants as June ends. Pennsylvania and Wabash shops, Mounday and Machine Works, Fort Wayne Electric Works, and others run near full capacity with overtime common. Several workers are on leave or injured, while others return to duties or switch positions as demand remains strong.
Pennsylvania workers report injuries and recoveries while Fort Wayne Electric Works ships a large machine to Atlantic City. Railway officials from Nickel Plate and Kerr Murray Works discuss time cards and factory upgrades as Wabash and Buffalo routes prepare for Pan American exposition traffic.
How to avoid trouble now by stocking Chamberlain's Golic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for family use before summer. Widely admitted as the most successful medicine for bowel complaints for children and adults. For sale by all druggists with Patterson's offering the best knee band in the city.
A fragment advertisement offers money to loan at 1-2 percent interest and a New York beauty bazaar listing services. It mentions a hair dressing shampooing cosmetics and facial treatment at 124 Calhoun Street Law Block with a drop and cosmetics note.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions loaning money for real estate or personal security with references to a woman and an officer, but specifics are unreadable.
Indiana Music Teachers meet in Indiana, June 26, electing officers led by President Oliver Willard Pierce and Secretary J. S. Berzen, with executive committee members and a slate for next year. Johannes Wolfram presented Genius and Talent, a recital followed, and a future site shift from Marion to the hosting city is noted for the state meeting next May.
The advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder to relieve tight shoes and soreness by loosening fit. It claims feet feel cooler and free of blisters, calus, and burning sensations, offering sweat relief and easier wear. Sold by druggists and shoe stores with mail order options from Allen S. Olmstead, Le Roy New York.
Frederick Smith a pioneer resident of Abcotte township died Friday morning after a long illness. Survived by his sister Mrs G Barras and several children including Jol T yi Henry Smith of this city, WH jan Smith of Hartford City, Lowise guilthy, Mrgy Juba Malone, and Mrs G Dartoe. Funeral from his residence to the United Drethrert church. Mrs Mary Stevens of Mor Wayne died in Portland Oregon at seventy three. survived by Lyndon and other children. A carriage maker died recently. Mrs Stevens moved from Chicago and Oregon. Brother A Thored of lily, and brother Hyey Columbin City Miller died in hospital. Body to South Whitley for interment.
An early 20th century advertisement promises a $500 reward for cures of liver complaints and indigestion. The text touts Liverita as a vegetable remedy with labeled ingredients and dosages, warns against imitations, and lists Chicago vendors and druggists distributing the product.
Police nab three rough hoboes on Glasgow avenue near Nickel Plate tracks after a day of nuisance calls. One claimed Cumberland Maryland as home. about three dozen empty beer bottles found with them. A citizen reports use of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for family illness and praises its effect. Street ad notes rental cameras on Caminel and Washington streets.
A list of pensions awarded to 37 Indiana residents in various towns including Indianapolis, La Porte, Fort Wayne, and Valparaiso. Amounts range from 1 to 82 dollars per year with many entries noting increases and specific locales such as Churubusco, Rockport, Lafayette, and Huntington. The notice also promotes Page's Climax Salve as a woman's aid for sore breasts and nipples.
A deputy faced a bizarre scene as a man accused of theft and drunkenness led to a chase after a mix of names and towns. The pursuit spanned roads near Chenyn and UL with a warned outcome involving multiple horse guides and a fledgling arrest.
A torn, misread item notes tensions around the General Electric company and Kitson Store Iuttery in New Jersey. It mentions Mr Elson retiring from the GE board amid patent activity and Rollyon’s new storage battery touted to transform electric vehicle propulsion. The Strowger storage battery facility is described as acquired by General Electric.
Sloganeering text promises 20 percent savings on bicycle parts, mindrlea repairs, and service at a shop near Bars and Berry Gta. Call and you the Thidson racer, Tarmon and Thompain, Cor. Bars & Berry Gta, Phone 102.
Reports from Indianapolis on June 2 say crops in the Greensburg region suffer extreme damage. Wheat fields south of Greensburg have been ruined by flies, making harvests unprofitable. Deputy Tuk notes fly activity has wiped out prospects for the season.
Samuel Gompers III president of the American Federation of Labor is injured at his home with possible skull fracture. An investigation found no skull fracture yet. Gompers was attacked after taking children to an event. witnesses said he appeared hurt and was treated at the scene. Authorities said no further details available.
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