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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
8
A dialogue recounted by Alfred Henry Lewis cites a Tammany district leader and followers discussing strategy against Roosevelt. It parodies diplomacy as soft soap and emphasizes hitting Teddy’s blind side, labeling Wall Street movers as lacking. The piece promotes reading Big Kelly in this week’s Saturday Evening Post with delivery details.
A garbled report describes a Wabash Valley route event with names like Aranie B Paylor and Jlareix, mentioning waterway desectation and a test purchaser of a $50 membership in a waterway resolution. The Berhot Brewing company is noted among participants, with officials preparing for a Tuesday hearing.
Attorneys Edward G. Hoffman and City Detective George Soliday returned from a trip north likely to South Dakota where they reportedly spoke with Mrs. Frederick M. Woolsey. The Woolsey divorce suit continues as Dr. Woolsey sues for divorce and the $4,000 misappropriated from securities remains a point of contention.
The circuit court jury found for the defendants in the case of Charles Meyers et al v Wolff Hras. The will of William Aumasin is filed for record with County. The county commissioners devoted the day to general business and election law points. Candidates for township and county offices must file by Saturday at 4 o'clock with election commissioners. Frederick W. Trecker sues the city of Fort Wayne and McBride Electrical for 2000 damages over an electric shock. The will of Caroling Ferdguey was filed. remainder divided among named relatives. Henrietta Blair sues the city for 5000 damages over injuries on Van Buren street bridge. Lois D. Shoemaker pleads guilty to stealing about 340. Jacob Loser, held up near the city scales, was sentenced to 2 to 13 years.
The appellate court affirmed the Mayes versus Marte dispute in Neble County C. The ruling references Wetson 3 and discusses the second item of the will. The decision preserves the lower court’s interpretation and confirms the provision at issue.
London reports arrangements completed for the Prince of Wales to visit Quebec in July as part of a celebration at Abraham’s monument for Montcalm and his men. The prince, returning from Paris, is described as modest and popular, with a restrained, practical demeanor.
Warsaw Indiana April 22 local Odd Fellows gathered for the annual district session with a parade to the Grand Master Hastings hotel and a banquet followed by degree work in the lodge room. The event featured Grand Master Hastings and other prominent members addressing the assembled group.
Auburn Ind April 22 Fulcrum clerk notified that in the case of Mary C Robbing administratrix vs Fort Wayne Iron and Steel Co the appellate court affirmed Judge Bratton's decision. The suit over husband V. C. Robbins killed on company work, jury awarded 1510 but judge set aside verdict. appellate court denies recovery. Contributory Negligence Unguarded Machinery.
WARSAW Ind April 22 Samuel Linam aged seventy eight years and one of the oldest and least known men of the county is dead. He suffered for some time with organic heart trouble. He was an Englishman who came to this country when it was sparsely settled. With only an ax he cleared a tract of land. At his death he owned a valuable 160 acre tract in the northern part of the state. He is survived by his wife and five children. One daughter Miss Allie Linam has long served as a missionary in China under the Methodist Episcopal churches of Indiana.
Great inventors are cited as surrendering secrets. Dr Decatur D penne of Chicace describes a vegetable wash with wintersreen oil and glycerin nethymol that removes eczema and other skin diseases. The D D I Prescription is claimed to cure on contact and is sold by Prcter & Bra with a store endorsement.
John Mort of a farm south of Warsaw Indiana reported his barn burned at night, likely begun by a match. The fire consumed a large amount of grain two bursaries and farm machinery, with no prior fires recently noted and Mort puzzled by the blaze’s start.
An outbreak of measles in and near Leesburg Indiana has caused multiple deaths in the past eight weeks. Reports indicate a rising toll in Kozciusko County with several communities affected. Local health officials urge vaccination and caution to prevent further spread.
Charles Niswonder of Milford was arrested and arraigned in Kosciusko court for associating with a female of ill repute. He pled guilty and was fined 10 dollars, with plans to pay. Additional affidavits are expected against several Milford youths as part of a local crackdown by authorities.
A garbled mix of quotes extols Secretary of State Health Board advocate S B Fleming and in a separate Philadelphia ceremony Catholic prelates celebrate an anniversary at the cathedral with Archbishops Tynan Purley and O Connor attending. Also notes Valparaiso will be dry next year as saloons close following local protests.
A cascade of ads from Easter Journal-Gazette and Bee urge voters in Allen County to nominate Democrat candidates for the state legislature. Names include William Watson, John A. Bushman, Thomas J. O Connell, Leon H Whitern, Robert E Shirley, Manning, Rosen, and others as they seek the party’s primary vote.
Fragmentary text references Sopris voting at a rally or meeting, mentions TaN Iey and Gullerman, and a nomination or approval event. Sparse details limit clarity, but implies a local political action or candidate activity with unnamed participants and dates.
A flood of candidate notices from the Journal Gazette declares individuals seeking nomination in Allen County. Names include Joseph Getz, Aaron Ruchyldurter, Sean Arms, Bourey, Christian Yonderat, Robert Kelly, Billuy-Pigase, David F. Sean Dram, and others, each stating candidacy for sherif, county recorder, treasurer, surveyor, prosecuting attorney, assessor, and trustee positions. The notices indicate campaigning is subject to party nominating primaries and voter decisions across townships and districts. In Pennsylvania, a train wreck near Lacquin kills eight men and injures fifteen, with victims from the Baltor Pionan crew aboard.
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