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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1906
Page
2
President Roosevelt issues a set of regulations to reform appointments and promotions in the consular service by executive order. The move aims to base promotions on efficiency records and limit original appointments to the lower two grades, amid a broader political confrontation involving local officials and a track elevation project.
Hosey uncovers a conspiracy under patriotic colors involving Bony Bicknell and others to trim mayor Hore desripher’s salary and divert vast public funds. Investigators warn of treachery toward taxpayers as honest men vow to pursue the misdeed and protect the city’s money.
Six states and many cities represented as Indiana State Epworth League and Logansport District Epworth League hold joint sessions in Logansport. Opening events at Market Street M Church featured delegates and officials from South Bend, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, and other cities, with addresses on duty and China relief efforts.
Indiana teachers association annual convention in Frankfort opened with a concert by the Steindel trio of Chicago aided by Miss Martin Kendall Wethner of Cincinnati during the June 24 event.
Indiana high courts adjourned for the summer with reconvening set for October Heavily reported rulings include appeals involving former State Auditor David E Shervick and decisions on six cases from various railroad and legal matters culminating in a series of overruled petitions and appellate briefs by Allen and other parties during the session in Indianapolis June 28.
In Washington on June 29 the 88th Congress plans a $2.009 trillion budget with about $2.0006 trillion approved for this year. The House and Senate face additional sums as they finalize appropriations, after early session cuts. Officials warn the total will exceed earlier figures as spending grows.
J B G Webster, a former magazine agent jailed for fraud, claimed he was robbed of 50 dollars at the St Nicholas hotel. Officers doubted the tale as Webster admitted a beating in a saloon and showed bloodstained clothing. He said the injuries came from his enemies, while police noted his prior cons and current discharge after seven months’ imprisonment. He planned to travel to Chicago with funds sent from the jail ward.
The death of Mrs Miller wife of G B Miller occurring Friday at 2 PM at Lutheran Hospital follows cancer. Survived by husband Roy and mother Mrs Elizabeth Culver, one son, three brothers, and other relatives. Funeral at residence Sunday afternoon with burial at New Haven and Golden Fellowship Cemetery.
George Jacobs announces the opening of a new music house in its handsome quarters at 11021 and 1023 Calhoun Street. The public and friends are invited to call and see the new store.
A crude gun discharge yesterday morning injured a young man living on West Co Weld erect. The ball struck the flesh of his right leg, inflicting a painful wound. Names of the principals could not be learned. The wounded boy will be laid up for a few days.
The long time editor of an Indiana paper died after a rapid decline from stomach and liver complications. He collapsed at home on West Saupe street and was moved to Hope hospital where doctors said death would come within days. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Peltier undertakers with friends contributing to a decent burial.
The article details Mitchell born in Scotland, education in Leglund, and extensive self education in history government and mathematics. It covers his move to America via New York, brief eastern stay, then Ohio. He worked on the Pittsburgh Fort Wayne and Chicago railroad, taught at several townships, sold goods, and canvassed counties. In 1877 he started the Woolly Dispatch, championed the greenback movement, built circulation to about 2,000, faced financial decline after O Rourke withdrew support, ran the Dispatch from lean quarters, and later printed the Dispatch until its sale in 1902. He then produced the Monster and continued writing with a strong editorials wearer.
The subject is a peculiar, irascible man known for violent tempers and erratic behavior. He is described as untidy and disheveled, with a violent outburst when called "Shaken parte." Locals recall his white hair, ragged clothes, and a dingy office as his daily surroundings. He reacts with aggression to provocation and is often the focus of police attention.
A special train to Danville Sunday July 1 departs at 12:30 a.m. with ticket price 1.25 dollars. The excursion offers round trip travel aboard the Wabash line and promotes a limited seating option.
Mr. Pest was caught in the rain last night but will attend the postponed ceremony of the Hibernian Rifles at Swinney Park on Monday evening, July 2.
Local lender advertises money to loan at five and one half to six percent interest. Contact EUHNE and Co. at 728 Court Street for details.
The record shows Henry A. Miller and others suing for $100 on a note while John Brickley sues Amos H. Fry for back judgment of $190. The docket mentions a custody case involving Adbert T. Strain, with Mrs. Strain and Miss Pelkey, and investigations into alleged misconduct. Judge Alden is asked to appoint an expert physician to examine Jennie Miller’s condition, with ongoing proceedings and multiple replevin, foreclosure, and damages actions across Wayne and Racine areas.
In Helena Montana on June 29 Mrs Jamoa Tanner wife of the Grand Army of the Republic commander died after an automobile crash near Fort Harrison. An automobile party including General and Mrs Tanner Mrs K Thole and Mrs Wilson struck a narrow road slid off the edge and overturned. Mrs Tanner died at the scene and Mrs Tenney was taken to a hospital.
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