Pure Food Law Debate and Fort Wayne Law Enforcement
The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette discusses the national pure food law controversy over preservatives like benzoate of soda and boric acid. It notes industry claims of necessity and calls for health-centered limits, while urging Mayor Hosey to enforce laws strictly and uphold public order.
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Washington
New York Journal of Commerce
Pure Food and Drug Board
Agricultural Department
National Association of Manufacturers of Food Products
Paving Delays Prompt City Board Action Against Contractor
Residents demand immediate action as the Cleveland Trini dad paving company shows no progress on nearly 60 000 yards of asphalt contracts. With favorable weather and no equipment or materials in hand the board of works must compel completion or authorize alternative measures to finish street improvements this season.
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Board of Public Works
Cleveland Trinidad Paving Company
Cleveland
Board of Works
Journal Gazette urges strict law enforcement by mayor and police
The Journal-Gazette calls on Mayor Hosey and the police to enforce laws without exception. It argues public sentiment now supports strong enforcement to control crime and disorder.
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Journal-Gazette
Hosey
French wine growers face archy from dependent economy
The Midi wine industry faces chronic instability as vineyards bind local livelihoods. Adulterated wines and cheap imports press down prices while domestic demand shifts toward beer and other drinks, threatening farmers unable to switch crops quickly.
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France
Lancashire
The
Midi
Spain
Italy
City saloon crackdown urged on Columbia Street and others
The editorial criticizes the police department's handling of a dozen of the worst saloons known as joints or dives. It argues for revoking licenses and shutting down lawless establishments, noting ongoing liquor-law violations and police incapacity but urging action to rid the city of these places.
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Columbia Street
Col Hogeland Dies in Omaha Promoting Curfew Law for Street Boys
Col Alexander Hogeland died in Omaha after a life spent improving boys on city streets. He proposed the curfew law and influenced thousands by his compassionate work. His methods earned trust, guiding many youths toward better futures and shaping urban welfare efforts nationwide.
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Alexander Hogeland
Omaha
United States
Colonel Hogeland
Poul
Noble and Beneficent Work Highlighted as Hobby
The remark reframes a man’s pastime as a noble and beneficent pursuit, noting his zeal and admirable devotion to the activity. The tone underscores moral praise and personal dedication.
Government contract reform urged by five expert board
A presidential board of five experienced members is to revise the government contract system. The move follows recommendations from the committee on department methods, aimed at standardizing forms and harmonizing contracts with specifications to reduce uncertainty, disputes, and litigation.
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United States
Death takes long-serving Alabama senator John T. Morgan
The United States Senate mourns the death of John T. Morgan after thirty years as Alabama's representative in the upper chamber. Known for vast intellect and staunch opposition to the Panama route, he advocated a trans-isthmian canal but favored Nicaragua. His speeches on the canal defined his career and he remains a revered national figure.
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United States
Senate
John T. Morgan
Alabama
Congress
Senator Morgan
Morgan
Panama
Nicaragua
Canal
South
Roosevelt Calls For Inheritance Tax In Speech to Editors
President Roosevelt urged Congress to enact an inheritance tax and indicated strong support for a broad wealth tax. He also supported an income tax but doubted its viability after a Supreme Court ruling, arguing wealth should bear increasing taxation. He noted plans to press the inheritance tax in the annual message and the next session.
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Roosevelt
Jamestown
Supreme Court
Ruef Admits Graft and Accuses Schmitz Under Oath
Abraham Ruef testifies under oath that he and Hon. Eugene Schmitz split proceeds from blackmailing schemes. Ruef claims Schmitz is not only a grafter but a perjurer, contradicting Schmitz’s denial on the stand. The piece warns San Francisco of potential loss of its mayor and other officials.
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Abraham Ruef
Eugene Schmitz
Grand Jury
Ruef
Schmitz
San Francisco
Montpellier protest aims to force wine relief by civil strike
An extraordinary Sunday demonstration at Montpellier seeks government relief for Midi wine growers. The plan calls for civil strike by withholding local services until redress is granted, demanding an end to wholesale wine adulteration and sales to protect genuine wines and starving dependent populations.
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Montpellier
Midi
Protest Spectacle Ends Sunday Demonstrations at Multiple Cities
A large protest drew attention as the climax of several similar events held on prior Sundays in Narbonne Beziers Perpignan and Carcassonne, marking a notable sequence of demonstrations across the region.
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Narbonne
Beziers
Perpignan
Carcassonne
Death of Naomi DeVilbiss Revered in County and State
The county mourns Naomi DeVilbiss a longtime advocate of farmers institutes Indiana and promoter of rural home making Her public speaking grace and practical farm schooling efforts improved farm life and earnings She was admired for character and remembered by many whose lives she touched
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Naomi DeVilbiss
Government to prosecute hard coal combine under anti trust law
The piece argues the anthracite monopoly grew due to past public apathy and divided authority. It states the only remedy now is a conspiracy case under the anti trust law, with the Department of Justice taking action in Philadelphia.
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Department of Justice
Philadelphia
Ninth Ward Residents Win Victory Over New Saloons
Citizens of the Ninth ward report a decisive win as Hiser withdraws a Wells street saloon license bid after an agreement with Bloomingdale residents. Local opposition remains strong against any additional taverns in the district.
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Ninth Ward
Man Hiser
Bloomingdale
Wells Street
Ninth
Editor Anselm Fuelber Named Fort Wayne School Board Member
The Staats-Zeitung editor Anselm Fuelber will join the Fort Wayne school board bringing conscientious leadership and deep support for public schools. He enters with zeal and a strong grasp of education issues, well equipped by education and experience to contribute meaningfully.
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Anselm Fuelber
Staats-Zeitung
Fort Wayne
Fuelber
Temperate example praised in vice president’s orderly life
The piece commends the vice president as a temperate model for Secretary Taft to follow while noting Fairbanks has a strong gustatory streak. It mentions Fairbanks’ success in culinary aspects of his campaign and remarks on the limits of high living for prestige.
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Taft
United States
Fairbanks
Government crop report eases wheat damage fears
The report says wheat crop damage figures were exaggerated and with a favorable outlook the country can adjust. Speculators hurt by short sales face hard lines, but the farmer stands to gain most from the improved condition, easing the market stress.
Fort Wayne Dark Threat Shows Urgent City Law Note
The message warns that Mayor Hosey would hold the chief of police and officers accountable for enforcing laws, promising action before midnight and a Sabbath night memory for Fort Wayne residents. No immediate prospects or plan are stated.
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Hosey
Ankenbruck
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Dealers Voice Support for Clearing Out Nuisance
Report notes Fort Wayne dealers expressing approval for removing a nuisance described as a "most foul nest" amid calls for decisive action. The fragment suggests sympathy with strong measures to eradicate the problem and restore order in the area.
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Fort, Wayne
Orchard’s Fraudring Ends In Murder Sine Falloff
The article describes Orchard turning to a fake hail insurance scheme to fleece Colorado farmers when legitimate business slowed. He is portrayed as a blunt, unpretentious criminal who treated crime as simply a job and the payoff as money, always ready to “work.”
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Orchard
Colorado
Japanese study U.S. jury system with cautious interest
The text discusses Japanese representatives examining the American jury system as a potential model for Japan. It extols the system as a bulwark and palladium, while doubting whether Japanese officials can embrace its spirit or accept making a profession of stupidity.
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Japan
Kennedy Saloon Chain Targeted by Fort Wayne Police
Fort Wayne authorities consider several saloons, including the Kennedy joint on West Columbia street, for closure under tighter surveillance. The Kennedy chain has been a prominent focus of police actions and court cases over the past year.
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Fort Wayne
Kennedy Joint
West Columbia Street
Kennedy
Taft Sees Ohio Not Mother of All Delegates
The text notes Hon. W Harding Taft of Cincinnati and Washington, D. C., recognizing that while Ohio is the modern mother of presidents, she is not the mother of all delegates. Mr. Fairbanks is described as persistent, making hay while the sun shines.
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Mr. Fairbanks
Hon
W. Howard Taft
Cincinnati
Ohio
Washington D. C
Tom W. Lawson's Bet Wins Reward Title
A rival claims the $5,000 reward for Lawson's top wager. Lawson's deal drained funds, threatening the Philadelphia stock exchange days as bidders push to calm the market and secure a settlement.
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Tom W. Lawson
Philadelphia Stock Exchange
Tom W
Divine Right Baer Groups Rally Against Federal Attack
The Divine Right Baer coalition unites to defend against federal moves aimed at the Reading railroad interests. The Reading president, steward of a major national resource, is expected to emerge from the clash convinced that the government opposes providence and the public welfare.
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Baer
The
Reading
City Halls Plans For Lighting Project Face Delays
City officials face delays in a municipal lighting project as discussions consider a practical lid to keep equipment in place. Officials admit they cannot handle every task immediately and see an opportunity to use time efficiently rather than waste it.
Vice President Harrison Travels North to Jamestown
The vice president moves north to meet visitors from the south who came to see the president. He avoids unnecessary losses and plans vacations and outings during the heated term, signaling curious ideas about where to spend the season.
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Jamestown
Harrison
Roosevelt Denies Urging Short Speeches at Georgia Event
The president denies telling various speakers at the Georgia celebration to shorten or skip their remarks. The remark’s significance is uncertain, and some speculate Roosevelt was doing a bit of good on the side while awaiting his own turn to speak.
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Roosevelt
Georgia
Mrs Gould's Sister Becomes Chinese Citizen
The text notes Mrs Howard Gould’s sister acquiring Chinese citizenship, implying Mrs Gould cannot rely on family status to avoid consequences of a scandal and a costly divorce.
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Howard Gould
Orchard suspect tied to William Patterson case mystery
The passage links Murderer Or chard as a possible unidentified assailant in the William Patterson death. It hints Fort Wayne investigators could connect the Strope barn case to the Orchard record to resolve the mystery.
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William Patterson
Fort Wayne
Strope
Inmate Schmitz Faces Posthumous Designation as Convict
The statement reduces Schmitz to a numbered figure stripped of honors and attire, reframing him as a malefactor identified primarily by a number for the season.
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Schmitz
Chancellor Day’s Explosive Claim Draws Fire at Syracuse
Chancellor Day, leader of Syracuse University, makes a dramatic assertion about modern firearms, declaring it a repeating fulminator and keeping all other descriptions far behind. The statement provokes debate among university observers and local officials.
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Syracuse University
Harriman Under Fire as Probe Reaches Washington
Washington signals scrutiny of Harriman amid federal probe while plans to reveal Alton deal details move forward, exposing internal arrangements to public view.
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Harriman
Washington
Alton Deal
Fort Wayne Police Chief Asked to Halt Kennedy Joint
A request is made for the Fort Wayne chief of police to appear in court and show cause why he should not move to permanently suppress the Kennedy joint on West Columbia Street, once linked to former associates among the liquor trade.
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Fort Wayne
Kennedy
West Columbia Street
Central America unrest nears new cycle. Mexico not yet involved
A renewed upheaval presses in Central America with no clear trigger prompting Mexico to intervene or mobilize. Observers note heightened tensions but no immediate action or formal commitments from Mexico as the region teeters on another political flare.
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Central America
Mexico
Fort Wayne Missionary Society Witnesses Best District Meet
The annual meeting of the Woman's Home Missionary society of the Methodist Episcopal church in Fort Wayne drew record attendance. Nine auxiliaries total 391 members. committees were formed for next meeting place enrollment literature resolutions and more with officers elected for the district.
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Woman's Home Missionary Society
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Fort Wayne
Wayne Street
David Wells
Gilpin
Decatur
Knagy
Bluffton
S. B. Hartman
Readrer
Imo Tresch
Steine
Poneto
J. W. Sale
Braun
Auburn
C. B. Jones
Garrett
Hippensteel
Dell Edmonds
John Niblick
Lackey O
C. A. Wade
Thumping Teeth and a Drunken Day in Court
Charles F Fraley appeared in city court on a drunkenness charge and was reprimanded after explaining he drank two drams to dull tooth extraction pain. Other cases included a man jailed for wild gesticulations after drinking, a vag in jail, a horse theft plea sent to circuit court, and two Roumanians awaiting an interpreter for a riot-related continuance.
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Charles F Fraley
Baliff
George Strodel
Arnold Lacohn
William Crawford
Hoffman
Thomas Harris
Kruekeberg
Charles Lasher
Rolling Mill
Pioneer Adams County resident Joseph Shroll dies at 77
Joseph Shroll a longtime resident of Adams county died at his Berne home aged 77. He was a pioneer figure in the community and his passing marks the end of an era for local residents.
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Joseph Shroll
Adams County
Berne
The Iowa Idea Reevaluated by Roosevelt Heir
A cautious note suggests the so called Iowa idea will change as it is shaped by the Roosevelt family heir. The remark hints at evolving policy or political plan under a prominent Roosevelt lineage.
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Iowa
Wheat market opens strong on June Chicago session
The Chicago wheat market opened strong with active demand as Liverpool prices rose one penny and reports of the green bug in South Dakota plus hot dry weather in Kansas buoyed buyers. September moved from 98b to 94b with dealers noting steady trading despite a late slip as 337 cars were received from Minneapolis, Duluth and Shipped.
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Chicago
Liverpool
South Dakota
Kansas
Minneapolis
Duluth
Mayor Schmitz Jail Status Report in San Francisco
City mayor Schmitz remains jailed in San Francisco amid unclear charges. Authorities report crowded conditions and mounting pressure from supporters and officials demanding clarity on his detention.
Agricultural market closes steady with mixed commodity gains
The corn market opened higher at 52 to 53 cents and closed firm. Oats remained active with green bug damage reported in Illinois and Indiana. Sept pork opened five cents higher at 16.00 and finished around 16.07. Ribs and lard posted modest gains while rye and barley showed little change.
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Jay
Ilinois
Indiana
Sonore Aly
Ke Ee
Toledo Grain Prices June 18 Opening Wheat and Corn quotes
Wheat prices opened with cash and July at 93 cents, September at 94 1/2 cents, December at 98 1/2. Corn traded July at 55 cents, September at 51 1/2 cents, December at 52 cents asked.
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Toledo
Ohio
Livestock Prices and Receipts Across Markets
East Buffalo market reports today on hogs cattle and sheep with receipts 3490 hogs shipments 2280 to New York price ranges heavy to Yorkers 36.69 and pigs 5.25 to 6.60 fresh cattle 125 head and 1690 sheep quotable spring 7.50 down yearlings 6.25. Chicago market receipts about 3900 cattle 13 000 hogs with steady to strong prices hogs 6.05 to 6.24% per cwt calves 5.50 to 7.00 and sheep 4.90 to 7.25 with westerners and yearlings also listed.
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East Buffalo
N. Y
New York
Chicago
Heeves
Eas
Cincinnati Market Report Must Be Dated June 18
Cincinnati Ohio market report notes hogs at 10c higher with butchers and shippers paying 6.25 to 6.27 percent, common hogs 5.30 to 6.10. Cattle steady with fair to good shippers at 5.00 to 5.90 and common 2.75 to 3.25. Sheep and lamb markets steady with sheep 2.25 to 5.00 and lambs 5.00 to 7.40.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Pittsburg Market Report Cattle Light Hogs Steady Prices
Pittsburg market June 18 reports light cattle receipts and a steady market. Hogs show heavy receipts with double decks, mid to high sixes, while sheep and lambs bring around five dollars and up to forty six fifty for lambs.
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Pittsburg
Butter Market Steady Across Chicago and New York
Chicago and New York markets report steady butter with varied grades. Creamery prices range from 18 to 24 cents, with state and western listings handling common to extra grades. Cheese and eggs show firm tones, receipts totaling over 12 000 boxes and 23 000 cases respectively, across state and nearby markets.
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New York
New State
Pennsylvania
Market Quotation Notes From Toledo Ohio and Fort Wayne Markets
Toledo market listings from June 18 include North Lima at 4c, South Lima and Indiana at 9c. Fort Wayne markets list Wheat 88c bu, corn 48c bu, oats 40c bu, rye 72c bu, butter 1 shilling 1p fb, apples 1.00 bu, potatoes 60c bu, onions 1Se tu, eggs 12c doz, turkeys 0sc lb, chickens 10c lb, ducks 0sc, geese 0sc lb, pork 9.50, wool prices and multiple mill quotations. Local live stock and coal prices also reported with multiple firm names and agents.
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Toledo
Ohio
North Lima
South Lima
Indiana
Barr Street
Ste
S. Bush & Co
Well Brothers
Mayflower
Tressell & Sons
Shorts
K. Busr
Columbia Street
Howenstein
Crouse
East
Eckart Packing Co
Timothy
Hocking Valley
Massillon
Jackson
Pocahontas
Commission
J. T. Johnson
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E. A. KE. Hacket
Faditer Ami Proprietor
Wayne
Fraley
the ‘Markets
Grain and Provisions
Ill
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