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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1908

Page

5

Evelyn Nesbit Thaw in Public Humiliation in New York

Evelyn Nesbit Thaw describes persecution and humiliation in New York after public scandal. She recounts hotel incidents, denial of privacy, and plans to leave for Europe while writing a book, detailing her strained marriage and ongoing scrutiny.

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Weather notes reveal April showers in Midwest and Northwest

The Washington weather page reports mixed April conditions for Monday and Tuesday with warmer southwest readings, followed by rain in Indiana and Illinois. Showers persist, keeping people indoors, while temperatures stay mild though unsettled, with notable variability across regions.

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Anti Saloon League critique of prohibition stance in Louisville

A Louisville publication reviews the Anti-Saloon League's platform and its critique of the National Model License League. It argues the league rejects moral grounds and Bible teachings, claiming no prohibition law prevents liquor use, and warns the movement risks undermining legal enforcement and property protection.

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IHE SCHOOLS ARE UNITED INDIANAPOLIS MERGER OF MEDICAL SCHOOLS

Indianapolis April 5 president Brown of Indiana University and President Stone of Purdue met and agreed to unite the Medical College of Indiana with Indiana University under Purdue’s medical program in Indianapolis. A two year Bloomington course will complement the four year program in Indianapolis. The union aims to create a single strong state medical school, with a two year course offered at Bloomington. The plan preserves additional details on faculty selection and campus offerings.

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Temperance battle looms as Hundred Townships vote wet or dry

Chicago reports a broad rush to decide prohibition in Illinois next Tuesday with about 60 of 100 counties voting on the saloon question. Ministers and lawyers clash in sermons and speeches while liquor interests press farmers and merchants. Women and children figure prominently in the campaigns, and many local clashes turn personal as the election nears. (continued on Page 5, Column 1.)

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Mrs Nelson Thompson Dead in Fort Wayne Home

Augusta Thompson died Saturday night at the family residence 937 East Wayne Street after an illness. Born June 20 184 in Allen County she was part of the Picton pioneer family. She leaves husband P A Thompson three sons John W Thompson and Castles Dy plus aunts. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM at the residence with a priest officiating. Flowers not requested.

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Duke of Abmani Sees King Emmanuel in Rome

April 6 In Rome the duke of Abmani met with King Emmanuel after arriving by the Quirinal, the royal family largely absent during the long conference. Reports show the meeting’s exact time yet to be announced as papers publish scenes of Miss Elkins.

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Judge Caleb Powers Read Amid Franklin Courtroom Tilt

In Frankfort Kentucky the judge Caleb Powers was read in a lengthy session with Judge Jamer and Cantret presiding. The court heard a complex tilt tonight involving Frankfort jurists and the assassination case linked to William Goebel.

Troops Fire On Rioters as Lisbon Elections Go On

In Lisbon on April 1 rioting broke out as elections proceeded. Police and troops used clubs and stones and fired on rioters, leaving several dead or wounded. By midnight most Republican voters had returned home while youths protested near churches. Counting lagged due to broken lines. full returns expected after Tuesday. Monarchists led with 99 of 146 deputies already reported elected.

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Bryan Declines Denver Democratic Convention Visit

In Colorado Springs tonight Willzin J. Bryan spoke at two meetings and backed a Democratic victory in the national election. He refused to discuss the Populist convention in St Louis and said this would be his last Colorado visit this year. He planned to move on to Denver tomorrow.

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Miners Weigh Next Step in Interstate Wage Talks

In Indianapolis on April 5, officials of the United Mine Workers of America met Western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois miners to consider a call for a joint wage convention. The aim is to rehabilitate the interstate agreement or set a date to resume mining in four states, with hopes the scale will continue current terms as a minimum. If no interstate call is agreed, districts may sign a scale, and a nationwide convention had already authorized a one with the same minimum. The outcome reduces immediate strike risk and signals early resumption of operations.

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Assassins Prophecy Reported Fulfilled in Terre Haute

Terrible murder case at St Anthony's Hospital referenced as fulfilled prophecy. The Toledo era notice notes the suspect Henry X facing death penalty, with a solemn procession of 800 uniformed officers and mourners attending. Police and officials indicate the crime and trial will proceed shortly.

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Prominent Fort Wayne real estate man dies in gas accident

Jiouls Curryer, a well known Fort Wayne real estate figure, was found dead in his Majestic theater area apartment from gas fumes. The body lay in the bathroom with a turned on gas jet, suggesting accidental death. Coroner and police investigated, finding no evidence of foul play, and Curryer’s relatives in Indianapolis to arrange burial. He was thirty two and previously from Indianapolis, active in business and fraternal circles.

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