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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1912
Page
29
Humorous dialogue piece features a bank presiding over balance accuracy and a clerk who jokes about inheriting talent. A railroad settlement of $2,000 is noted, with characters like Mr Meddergrass and a grocer offering quips about tales of mishaps and dizzying phrases.
Charles Kelley died suddenly Saturday afternoon in Waterloo Indiana after a meal at Griffith cafe. He appeared well then collapsed at his residence area. Friends rushed to help and a doctor called. He died about an hour later from acute indigestion according to reports.
Twelve year old Frank Bridwell of Jasonville was found dead two miles northeast of town in the Bogel mine. Authorities believe a bolt of lightning struck him while in the mine, with the body severely injured. In another item, Clarence Woodson of Portland, Oregon, was elected and installed supreme grand ruler of a national travelers organization at its supreme council meeting in Columbus.
A bleeding and swelling wound marked the assault as a young man reported to the Nickel Plate station that seven men attempted to rob him near Clinton Street after an evening out. He refused to name any suspects while Dr. Tinking attended his companion. The incident occurred on the same night as a Central train crash nearby.
June 28 Boston 200 Republicans bolted the Republican Party at Forrest Hall forming The Progressive Party of Massachusetts. They endorsed Colonel Roosevelt for president and sent a telegram to inform him. Charles E. Baxter led the Roosevelt delegates in opposition, arguing for reform within the GOP, but his faction was overruled.
Local notices report gatherings at Crimvle club and Ghaiyy Nook Lake Gage for the week. Salem Reformed Church marks Children's Day with a special program tonight. Lutherans meet in Ingimonthly session at St Pauls. German Alliance meets at Turnare Hall tomorrow evening. Emanuel's Boest picnic planned in grove north of church. Monroeville city band to provide music. Cartoonist Harry Larimer leaves for Cedar Rapids for four weeks. Fort Wayne German Mutual Fire Insurance Association meets Mondays July 15 at St Pauls. Fort Wayne mission group discusses fusion and zoning. Friedheim Adams County building completion announced. architect Meyer from Fort Wayne involved. Gustave Zimmerman also. Friedheim festival honors annual Children’s Day. Doetzman grave site noted. Mission festival set for Sunday July 22 with speakers Rodenbeck and Krotke delivering sermons.
John Harrington jailed on charges of taking goods under false pretenses after a labor dispute case. Jon Lugar fined 60 dollars for obtaining whiskey under false pretenses. Jay Robinson charged with assault and battery while cases set for July 1. Peter Lapinsky to appear in court. John Johnson fined 20 dollars for disorderly conduct after an incident at the Peon Sylvan freight house. William Works fined for dumping ashes on a vacant lot. Roy Smith, Charles Smith, and Charles Dinnen fined for drunkenness. William Breasts and Thomas Bico also cited.
Report from Township Trustee Branning cites ongoing dog attacks on poultry. Twenty one chickens killed with three dogs blamed. neighbors alerted as roosters and hens were scattered. No complete loss tally available yet. residents seek action to curb the problem.
A Tuesday surprise saw Mrs. Blitz receive a new French Colonist Luxurious Brougham from her husband M. J. Blitz of W Wayne Street. The Cleveland Bruce Company claims it to be the acme of perfection, with a design lauded for beauty and conformity.
In Auburn Indiana on June 28 Mrs Georgn Shumery of Los Angeles was honored at a button party hosted by Mr He R Culbertson and Mrs Frank Shug ere. Ladies threaded and sewed ten buttons on cloth to win prizes. Mrs Shugers received a sterling silver embroidery piece, and Mrs C P Dennison won a sterling thimble. After games, timing included a two course luncheon.
Visitors to Foster Park on July 1 will witness a fireworks display financed by the orphans home stands across the river. A special sale offers 15 inch fiber mats at 8 cents each or six for 50 cents, usable for porch steps or under trees after the Fourth.
Toma Gerti, a Garrett resident from the foreigner district, was arraigned in Auburn on an assault and battery charge filed by Anna Denish. He pleaded not guilty as the court learned details of a prior relationship and a decision to end it. Judge Powers set trial for July 5 and bound Gerti at 200 dollars with cash deposit. he was released.
Auburn Indiana June 29 Mrs Ed Gabreath and Mrs Ho Vaughan will leave Auburn next week for new homes in other cities Friends and neighbors entertained them at Mrs HH Strole’s home with contests music and light refreshments Each guest presented the ladies with a small solo dish Mira Manghn will move to Rochester Mina will join her husband in South Bend The community regrets their departure and wishes them well
Rome reports a severe action at Tripoli with Arab and Turkish forces defending Sidi Said and surrounding hills. A fleet of Italian ships fired on the coast while heavy native troops held trenches, as bombardment continued from three warships and shore batteries.
Berlin June 29 The League of German Aviators demands a minimum 200 marks monthly pay from all aeroplane manufacturers. If not met by tomorrow aviators threaten energetic action, likely a strike in midweek. Some pilots reportedly earn as little as 10 marks per month.
Loganport, Indiana, June 29. Indiana suffragists move to gain recognition at the coming session of the legislature. Delegates at the third annual Indiana Equal Suffrage association convention resolve to urge candidates from each party to state their views on equal suffrage. The declaration pledges support or opposition to candidates based on their stance, and thanks Loganport residents for hospitality to the convention.
June 29 Paris reports an original scheme by a mathematician to draw the Academy of Sciences into a dispute. Lieutenant Motel claims to have solved the trisection of the angle, but Secretary Barboux rejects the claim noting ancient settles on classic problems. Motel delivers a government paper in the academy vestibule, yet no recognition is expected.
In Paris a correctional court sentenced the Countess Clare to one year in prison and no fine of 200 dollars. Count Ladie Tun Zoltynski received two years and a 460 dollar fine for obtaining money under false pretenses in a scheme to arrange a marriage between Prince Victor Thion and Taxis and an American. The case on appeal reversed a prior April acquittal about a loan of 87,000 dollars to Miss Kemper. Defendants ordered to return lists to Miss Kemper.
The report lists diverse potato yields from several growers, noting per acre outputs such as 2.4 bushels to 200 bushels, with totals like 4,506 bushels from 8 acres and 1,000 bushels from 8 acres. It mentions Otway C. Mendenhall selling his Marion farm for 160 dollars per acre and acquiring Michigan land, while asserting all yields occur on new or raw land.
Under proper cultivation the common yield ta
Experiments spanning ten years show Michigan lands suited to alfalfa and clover with three cuts yearly yielding four to six tons per acre and profits rising from 30 bunkels per acre to 96 bunkels per acre with prices from 45 to 70 dollars per sore. Clover yields two to three tons per acre while grain crops like wheat oats rye barley also respond to rotation and cultivation terms, boosting overall farm income. Michigan farmers, five hundred strong across ten counties, adopt alfalfa and clover cultivation, signaling robust market potential for these crops.
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