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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1903

Page

3

Franchise Application At Auburn To Extend Traction Line

Senator S C Fleming appeared before Anbury city council last night seeking a franchise for the Fort Wayne Southern Traction company, part of the Lafayette Logansport Fort Wayne and Lina syndicate. Proposal plans extend the Robison park line to Garrett Auburn and other southern Indiana cities.

S.C. Fleming Anbury Fort Wayne & Southern Traction Company Big Lafayette Logansport Fort Wayne Lina Robison Park Garrett Auburn Indiana

Huntington News In Brief Mixed Local Notices

The Huntington area reports a 25 percent cut in farm land valuations by the Blackford county board of review. Notes include a Columbus saloonkeeper Charles Pfeiffer linked to a past murder, a Jonesboro man’s attempted forced marriage, church organ controversy at Tugsiarite, and railway car plans to connect Huntington excursions to Chicago. Also listed are local hospital consultations, visits between Fort Wayne, Huntington, and Van Wert residents, church and family movements, and several travels to Fort Wayne for visits through Sunday.

Blackford Ingiehart Tugsiarite Chutch

Fort Wayne visitors attend local engagements and visits

Miss Ruth Whitelock and family from Fort Wayne spent time in the city with Mr. and Mrs. WL Orlin and Mrs. Atina Exam. They were guests of Mrs. P. Coffee before returning home Saturday morning. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kelker of Fort Wayne were in town Friday visiting Mrs. P. Coffee and son Bernard and attended Friday evening commencement exercises before leaving Saturday morning.

Blution Fort Wayne J. Will Lester Mins Bessie Dem Harriet Bennett Samh Markley Zack Webber Santayth Furl Wayne Fred Ardner Im. Ph. Morrow Tork Wayne George Meyer Tose Daniel Lewis Qe Batinr J. R. Enuey Ruth Bir Dre George Whitelock Gladdis Annatta Snaldy WL. Orlin Atina Exam P. Coffee J. W. Kelker Bernard

Notre Dame grants Laetare Medal to Charles J. Bonaparte

Charles J. Bonaparte of Baltimore received the Laetare Medal from Cardinal Gibbons at a Baltimore ceremony. Rev James Burns delivered the address at Holy Cross College. The Laetare Medal, one of America's highest Catholic honors, honors distinguished laymen and has been awarded to figures including Dougherty, Newton, Daly, Creighton, Caldwell, and Cockran.

Lie Journal-Ganetiy South Bend Ind Charles J. Bonapirie Baltimore Cardinal Gibbons University of Notre Dame Cardinal James Burns Holy Cross College Homan Catholic University Notre Damg University University Tose Daniel Dougherty Philadelph John Newton Augustin Daly John A. Greighton Onda Mary Gwemblin Caldwell Cathoiic Universty W. Bourke Cockran

Afro American Press Association Issues Address to Country

The Afro American Press Association meeting in Louisville issues a national call for enforcing the principles of government and equal rights. It condemns mob influence and the attempts to nullify the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments, urging unity and adherence to constitutional equality. Officers elected include FP Adams of Chicago as president, William A. Pledger of the Atlanta Age as vice president, Amet J. Scott of Tuskegee as secretary, and William H. Steward of Louisville as treasurer.

Louisville Afro-American Press Association Wddrevsen Roosevelt Kyme Field Adams Astiatant Register of the Treasury Adams Chicago William A. Pledger Atlanta Age Amet J. Scott Student Tuskegee Ala Accretary William HB. Steward Breaurer

Franklin College Expels Rev Bachelor for Pranks

Franklin College faculty expelled Rev T T Bachelor, president of the State Baptist Young People's Union, for participating in a class day prank in which a senior was kidnapped and held prisoner for several days. Bachelor is a well known figure in Baptist circles across the state.

Franklin, Lad T. Tt. Bachelor State Baptist Young People’s Union Haseen Franklin College Bachelor i Bachelor Ia Elrglea State

Improvements Planned for Logansport Tracks and Transfers

Union Traction officials announce extensive improvements for local lines in Logansport Indiana on June 25. Double tracks will be built from Broadway to Spencer Park, a universal transfer system will be inaugurated, all tracks brought up to standard, with further extensions and improvements noted.

Logansport Union Traction Broadway Fipencer Park

BASE BALL TODAY Kvansville vs Fort Wayne

Kvansville faces Fort Wayne in baseball action today. The contest pits two regional teams with local interest and likely lineup notes to watch.

Investment Prospectus for Compound Oxygen Axzovation

An aspiring promoter seeks to expand capital for Compound Oxygen Axzovation with new partner Dr. Leuie W. Schmidt taking charge of prescriptions. The plan promises rapid expansion from Wilun and Buroye to a worldwide reach, inviting further capital from investors and offering payment terms of sixty or ninety days.

Tany Leuie W. Schmidt L. W. Schmidt Acates Clinton Ytregis Monroe JW. Coulentz M. O

Deaths in Washington Township and vicinity obituary notes

Mrs Minnia Nahrwald dies at 37 in Washington township after long illness. Survived by husband Ernst and three children, plus four sisters and a brother in Indiana and elsewhere. Funeral at residence with Rev Rose officiating. burial Lindenwood cemetery. Additional notices include services for Mrs Rosa Ake and Mrs Catherine Wise Welshelner. Burials to Kel River cemetery. Remains of John Edward Monahan to be brought from Denver for burial in this city.

Nahrwald Minnia Nahrwald Hirty Dil Washington Township Abe Ernst Nahrwald Julia Crawford Terre Hante William Miller Sophia Bulmahn Fort Wayne Louise Duncan Washington, D. C John Rejter Roseh Barial Lindenwood Cemetery Ake Resanvah E.W. Miller Lincoln Avenue Poe, Inn Serrces Gillisple Whitley County ZA. Harris Preston Chapman Pac Jone Welsheler Catherine Wise Welshelner Wells Street Dr. Moffatt Kel River Cemetery Manihiun J. Oh Deer John Edward Monahan Denver Welnesday

Blood Stained Bolo Mission To Aid Soldier Near Detroit

Ne. WL. Sanich leads a county midstar trip to Detroit Sunday to escort Dr Braith's nephew G Green a Fort Wayne soldier. Green served in the Philippines and was near the action when a Mitchell force struck. The First regiment responded swiftly, with many fallen as the battle erupted nearby.

WL. Sanich Detroit George Linder Braith G. Green Fort Wayne Green Philippines

Dead Soldier’s Sword Sparks Fearful Local Interest

Dr. K Smith notes a vicious Filipino weapon found tied to a dead soldier in a fierce fight. The Itolo sword features a carved wooden handle, with fears the blade could dismember enemies. The weapon’s display may widen the court’s curious collection.

Green Dr.Smith Mr. Green Lee K. Smith Cliriog

Chicago Turners Sweep North American Meet Honors

The North American Turners association finals at South Side Turner hall saw Chicago Turners dominate with top team honors. Individual results included Max Emmerich of Indianapolis winning the broad jump, Otto Sutter of Chicago finishing second in the kyller, and several Chicago athletes winning wrestling and fencing events. The standings list Atlanta Turners, Oblenge, Chicago Turners second, with Louisville and others following in the ranking.

Indianapolis North Amperfern Turners’ Association South Side Turner Hall Chicago Mret Centr Turners Schrming Otto Sutter Kyller Fairward Scigter Otte Robert Mayank Charles Richen Chicase Attral Turners Oblenge Chicago Turners Turnhere Louisviile Turners

WILL CONFER ON MANCHURIA

June 29 report from Perkin notes Russian Minister Lessar summoned to conference with General Kuropatkin and Admiral Alexei regarding Manchurian position. Lesser to leave for Port Arthur July. President Roosevelt, via Anglophone press, comments on planned conference and foreign affairs oversight. Secretary Hay to relay developments.

Perkin Lessar Kuropatkin Admiral Alexei Packie Pokotlot Polen Amteller Um Cern Fort Arthur Russia Mapehurht M. Lesser Oysthr N.Y Joonevelt Ates Port Arthur Mate Department Hay

Father Reunites With Seventeen Year Old Daughter In Montpelier Jail

Jon Wallingford, a Kenten, Ohio farmer, sought help from Marshal Friend after his seventeen year old daughter, arrested in a Hague, was found in Montpelier jail. The father located the daughter through the marshal, and she was released after promising to accompany him home. The man is described as nearly heartbroken.

Specki Montpiliel Dane Jon Wallingford Kenten Frida Hague Hone

Smiley illness cancels state championship race

The third shoot for the state championship, to be held here, was canceled because Bert Smiley of Mathews, the challenger, is sick. Max Wirzlgrauter, the state champion, was ready to race, and Joel sports fans face disappointment. Smiley plans to race when well, with a later date to be set. Hugh Clarke of Wabash has again challenged Willgrenter, likely in a future event.

Tve Ag Bert Smiley Mathews Max Wirzlgrauter Joel Sports Smiley Hugh Clarke Wabash Willgrenter

Receiver for Ohio Oil Company in Lima Ohio

On June 29 Harry Adkins was appointed receiver for Star Petroleum company. Frank H. Blackman, a stockbinder, filed the application. The firm is capitalized at 1,000,000 and its property is described as heavily encumbered.

Lima Harry Adkins Tolay Star Petroleum Company Frank H. Blackman Tietrak

Sunday Excursions From Jackson Michigan By Rail

Sunday excursions to Jackson Michigan and intermediate points via Take Shore and Michigan Southern railway every Sunday. Train leaves W804 am making practically all stops. For fares and further information contact O. W. Crapler. Ast Lone True Journal Gazette notice.

Take Shore Michigan Southern Railway Barrales O. W. Crapler

War on Tobacco Chewers Aims to Stop Spitting at Court House

Charles W. Scherer, keeper of the court house, vows to end the habit of expectoration. For months notices warn visitors not to spit on the county building steps as crowds gather and leave pools of filth. A special officer will monitor the sidewalk and arrest anyone caught spitting, with jail terms expected to deter the practice.

Charles W. Scherer Court House Scherer

Local notes from Fort Wayne and area events

Local items report births to Bly of Edgerton street and Gress of Green and Winter streets. Notables include Bishop Alentlae attending Grand Rapids cathedral session and Miss Jenny Johnston visiting Grounville. Wabash train No. 3 accident near Teelty. Knights of Honor lodge to install officers. Barbecue of Fort Wayne Ministerial Association set for July 13.

F. Cotter Deniston Ascot W. A. Spratt Wabash A. C. Aurenly G. J. Peek Pennsylvania Lines Pittabuire Jenny Johnston Grounville Michigan Ja Vielling Fulchus WH. Johnston Wram Nelson Tammy Kansas City Fort Wayne Magnetic Beach Man Dan Slattery Huntington Herald Charles J. McLain Fort. Wayne Chicago Winny City Lawson Lodge Knights Ant Ladies of Honor Elektron Bnaleds Attaek Teelty Nellie Root Port Wayne Nellie Montpelier Herald Berry Street Amos. McOscar Amin Sherift Daxvler Im Force PT. W. Imuir Orda

Weler Bread Sale At Local Grocers Today

A garbled notice mentions Weler Bread and Welsh Broa with worded misprints but indicates a sale event at leading grocers today. The text names Sailer and a louf, but no clear details or dates are readable.

Bebover Sailer Irs Avery Louf

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