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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1913
Page
10
A society page note recounts a street scene with a woman in an ornate gown and plumed hat. It lists locals visiting families, upcoming stays, and summer plans of residents and guests in Malden and nearby areas, including moves, visits, and short trips, with several households hosting visitors through the season.
Washington reports that delegates from twelve powers will meet at The Hague to extend the international convention against habBit-forming drugs. The conference, begun in 1911, aimed to halt international opium and cocaine trafficking, with broader ratification by thirty four governments anticipated, Turkey and Persia remaining uncertain.
In Siegf, Belgium, June 29, an exhibition airship mishap fatally injures three spectators and strands a pilot, Pacheal, as the wing strikes a youth and buries Parizol in wreckage. The aviator survived with minor injuries.
Sofia June 9 The group of Peace settlement talks among Balkan states grows. Premier Danet likely to visit St Petersburg and Bulgaria prepared to make some concessions to Serbia. Despite diplomacy, military tension remains with Serbians massing troops and heavy outpost firing between Zietaya and Tsou. Greeks and Bulgarians clash near Leftera.
Indianapolis June 29 George M Bonham fifty six a sily migh wandered from Ute Methodist hospital where he was taking treatment for a nervous disorder today and was drowded in Palleruek his body found about an hour after he was missed from the hospital. Anderson Tad June 29 Chelite Summers twenty a farmer near Middletown was instantly killed when his motorcycle collided with a truck loaded with picnickers Beal Daniels driver said he turned out of the road for Summers but the rider did not. Cedar Lake June 29 Two persons drowned in the lake Dr A Savies twenty five seized with expmps and Charles Ellis twenty seven went to his aid and were drawned both from Harvey ville. Muncie June 22 James F Modett seventy one auctioneer died at his home following an operation. Precious Blood church picnic July 4 Corner Fourth and Antrew Streets
The season favors silk and checks with chic blouses and long skirts. Describes variations in fabric like charmeuse and voile, pattern 7817 for the blouse and 7798 for the skirt, plus yardage estimates and mail order details from the Fashion Department.
Mary Frances Williams known as Ekman, twelve, was found dead in a trunk near Ogden. Police say her mother Auguste Ekman admitted chloroforming her daughter to conceal an illegitimate child and killed her with a trunk after spending the night in a hotel. The former husband, Anderson, arrived from Los Angeles for reconciliation. he had left Ekman years earlier in Hanedock.
A Salvation Army veteran, Robert Wilson Hagan, aged sergeant at a local army post, invites neighborhood children to Sunday school from the Citadel on West Wayne Street. He asks if they attend other Sunday schools and urges attendance, claiming belief in saving through faith. He works daily for Wickham Coal Co and continues duties with the Army each evening and on Sundays.
A passenger train crossing a river near Ondal in Bardwan district collapsed a bridge, plunging into a torrent forty feet below. Several carriages fell to the river bottom as the remaining coaches piled atop them. Strong seas hinder rescue and many lives feared.
Fish wardens in DeKalb county report several arrests by deputies Stoul and Havel for licensing violations and other offenses. Among those cited were Walter Rock of Chi chee and Elmer Crores of Sherwood Ohio, plus Clarence McChiney of Kakomo and John L. Taylor with Henry W. Warnerner of Gary. Fines and charges varied with ongoing court actions and dismissals noted.
In Lafayette Indiana on June 29, Bishop Herman Joseph Aleriding attended a jubilee service marking the celebrant’s anniversary as a priest. Rev Michel J Byrne of St Ann’s Church led the event with fifty clergymen from across the state in attendance. Menting from Fort Wayne oversaw the ceremony at St Frances and St Elizabeth’s, the order’s mother house in the country.
The Hicksville O state Fourth of July program features the Celebrated Boys Band at Robison Park. Report notes the band as a strong local group with maroon knickerbockers and refined musicianship. They will perform both afternoon and evening, following praise from the Fle Tri-State Band Tournament.
Two diving girls in a large tank draw strong applause at the Empress theatre as Pattee’s Diving Girls perform a splashy routine with mirrors behind the tank. The diverse bill also features Musgal Lockwoods, Fields and LaAdelia, Maria Fitzgibbons, and Miss Pitagiphons with lively comedy singing and Irish buoyancy. A Kinemacolor western titled Fifty Miles From Tombstone adds vivid color to the program.
Precious Blood church picnic on July 4 1913 at the corner of Fourth and Andrew Streets as the Air Dome presents a big summer bill opening tonight. The program features vaudeville acts in two shows each evening in the basement venue with Earth Clark to headline a prominent role on the bill.
Audiences enjoyed a week of strong reviews for a magnetic vaudeville program led by Gilmore and Castle. The show includes Pesigles Love and Willur with witty comedy, plus Frank and Edith Long, and a capstone novelty act. Ten shows nightly at 8. Visit the Airdome for a closer look.
A harsh superintendent at a small orphanage mistreated children prompting one boy to flee. A peddler rescues him, revealing him as a wealthy farmer’s grandson long thought dead, prompting the grandparents to reclaim him. The tale also follows the Queen of Leicester facing execution and Mary’s tragic end with treason charges read amid crowding onlookers.
A railroad print narrates a fire caused by striking workers preventing extinguishment, martial law, and John Owens sentenced to ten years for rioting while Airs. Owens and her children face poverty. Cyril hides in a freight car, escapes, is found by an Indian chief, and aids his family before reuniting with his mother after a complex fallback through conflict with Native Americans and reconciliation.
The article recounts Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland, born in Scotland and raised at Francis I's court, her marriage to Darnley, his betrayal, and her decline. Fleeing to England, Elizabeth I seeks to imprison or execute her, leading to treason charges, a death sentence, and thwarted assassination attempts.
The Jefferson umont Weekly and an Indian Drama show new singers and a live action Gaumont weekly with news pictures. Tom Ince’s The Battle of Gettysburg is highlighted with scenes of Gettysburg village and famous figures like Lincoln and Lee, noted for strong photography and elaborate production though actors’ names are not fully credited.
A British aviator named Aamed Wlent was killed near Brighton when his aircraft suddenly burst into flames and crashed to the ground. The incident occurred in June, with no survivors reported.
S Ross, a postal clerk from Shel oy e Ind, visited at home for Wu. F Worland, of ants Wayne avenue.
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