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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1908
Page
9
Flora Whiston, a witness in the Raymond Hitchcock harassment case, was indicted by a grand jury on perjury charges alleging false testimony. The indictment emerges amid the ongoing retrial process and scrutiny of earlier statements.
In New York City the would-be bomber from Union Square remains severely wounded and near death. Doctors say the blast injuries are fatal, with cerebral damage and limb trauma. coroners may not obtain a statement from the dying man.
The Fort Wayne area chronicles a breezy note of April celebrations and social gatherings. Residents recall long-standing traditions, greetings from guests, and community parties centered on bridal showers, birthday surprises, and club meetings with local families, teachers, and clergy hosting varied festive events.
In Michigan City a man described as father of twelve died last night when his car left the tracks and struck a vehicle. Authorities were investigating the crash and have not released full details.
In Union Square New York City on March 21 a mass meeting of 109 000 unemployed drew attention of socialist and anarchist groups. A homemade bomb exploded prematurely injuring Aureian Silverstein who died and killed a bystander. Police intervened as crowd tensions rose and a riot was feared, potentially eclipsing the Haymarket event.
Review notes the Ben Hur production at Mojuade Theatre with a sensational chariot race and elaborate mechanical action. Cast includes Mesdalu as the driver and Ren-iTue guiding the four-horse chariot. Two matinee and evening showings announced, with audience acclaim and talk of the play’s grandeur and staging complexities.
County official Cal Brown visited Allen county asylum on a Saturday with Mrs Thomas Turflinger to inspect and compliment. Brown praised internal conditions as well managed and noted granaries, forage, soil readiness, cattle, horses, and stocked supplies for inmates under Turflinger. Commissioners echoed approval of the overall management. The report ends with further announcement.
A garbled OCR fragment describes Virhhiger facing a tough evaluation for sheriff. It mentions a proposal affecting Pedro and Ar, and notes Jalatson as the new superintendent who will assume control of Ute County on a Tuesday.
Cleo Ensies, a Warner street youth, was arraigned before a United States Commissioner on charges of mailing indecent postal cards. Bail set at $100 bond. Inspector Burr notes ongoing efforts to curb dissemination of obscene pictures via postal cards and urges action against dealers. incident involved indecent material sold to young women with minimal knowledge of illegality.
Ernest D. Schein, foreman of the Journal Gazette composing room, underwent an operation for appendicitis at Latheron Hospital. Dr. Sweringen aided. surgeons reported the appendix badly inflamed and a possible infection risk. Recovery appeared favorable though additional treatment was planned.
John J Tenniston resigns after ten years with Pennsylvanie Railroad. Welmiston jag accepts district agency of Mutual Benefit Site Insurance and will operate from Cal Aoun and Maln streets. The funeral of MIME Wilseall, who died Monday, will be held Thursday at 10 am at Flye Points.
Mr A Welles convalescent and able to walk about the house. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Henry Kleinrichert of Fagu dena California. Kleinrichert formerly resided in this city and his wife was Lena Merz formerly of Fort Wayne. Want ads in the Journal Gazette are only one word.
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