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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1908
Page
4
South Bend April 3 warrants issued for arrest of seven building owners alleged to house gambling operations. Prosecutor Palhott filed charges with the citizens committee, targeting property owners who harbor gamblers at the noted establishments.
A garbled report recounts Rube Waddell’s odd prank against a rival team, involving a staged bench scene and a $100 theft incident at a saloon, with crowd reaction and police inquiry. The text then shifts to a separate news brief from Simla noting British orders for a march against tribal uprisings, Sir James St George to lead 3200 troops with 18 guns amid reports of holy war preaching by Mohammedan tribes and Afghan-provision transport.
Des Moines Iowa April 22 1886 Dunkards of America begin their June convention in this city with about 14000 expected attendees. A great feast precedes a feet washing ceremony commemorating the Lord's last supper. Elder Moore coordinates with the Commercial Club for entertainment and a large camp ground and monster tent are planned.
A 300 mile stock car race for the Briarcliffe Trophy, April 24, with 22 entrants from 14 foreign and American makes. Daniel Murphy and His Maj, Barney Oldfield, and Hig Stearns featured in photos. dangers and winding turns over rolling countryside described. 1,000 officials to marshal and protect the course at Sharcliffe Manor, Briarcliffe, New York.
Special to the Journal Gazette Bluffton Ind April 2 Howard Johnson famed criminal and key witness in the Ella La Pointe case escaped from Bluffton jail last night by prying bars with two widows bars with help from detainee dames Clark. Authorities offer little pursuit, noting this is Johnsons second jail breakout. Johnson had been tied to the La Pointe trial where Florence Besancon was killed and faced further charges including fornication and attempted murder.
The article notes the number of cases remains unresolved with Johnson avoiding punishment. Meanwhile his partner, Mrs. LaPointe, was transported to the women's prison today to commence her sentence.
President Roosevelt received the Daughters of the American Revolution delegates in the East Room as the ten vice presidential ballots recount proceeds. Tellers continued canvassing through the night, delaying official results until Congress convenes. Also noting Mayme Coestur, cashier and stenographer at Ramadita’s trunk store, who was operated on April 13 and shows marked improvement.
Senator Overman of Fort Carolina introduced a bill to limit federal court injunctions by requiring testimony before three judges and a direct Supreme Court appeal. The measure aims to curb snap constitutional challenges by state acts and to standardize proceedings across circuit and district courts.
Albany April 2 The legislature of 1908 closed its regular session as Governor Hughes issued a proclamation summoning an extraordinary session to begin May 1 at 8 30 p m The proclamation gives no purpose for which the governor calls the extra session He would not state tonight Senate action included a bucket shop measure and the assembly adopted a joint legislative committee for investigating New York City finance handling The measure now goes to the governor
A severely bruised woman, Mrs R L Johnson of 1018 Buchanan Street, reported to Officer Henry Herkenrider that her Nickel Plate brakeman husband battered her after spending the evening with Mrs Johnson, wife of a Pennsylvania tramman, at 1817 Lafayette Street. She vows to file an affidavit and possibly a divorce suit.
The piece surveys how classified ads attract broad interest beyond readers, acting as “sprigs of publicity” that have repeatedly produced tangible results. It notes a growing public unrest and the hope people seek, urging action reflected by many thanks.
Harriett Mair sued the city over injuries from a defective Van Buren Street bridge walk but the case was dismissed after she failed to file written notice within the statutory period. City attorney Colerick cited section 2907 requiring notice within sixty days to sue a city for street defect injuries. The trial occupied two days as plaintiff evidence ended. judge directed verdict for the defense due to noncompliance. Other items note Miller murder trial date set for May 28 and various court actions including a restraining order in a divorce case.
Samuel MM Foster & Co plans a large new shirt waist factory on East Columbia Street adjoining the Banner laundry. The building will be tailored for waist manufacture with work starting soon. The old rear structure, threatened by floods, prompts the immediate start.
City notices report a birth of a girl to Mr and Mrs John Hyndman of River township. A church entertainment at St Pauls Lutheran drew several names including Bertha Pagel Tilda Spiegoh Erne Hoffman Adela oll marc Mario Spiezel and Walther Teague. Albert Shank bought suburban property north of the city along Toledo and Chicago for 4900 containing about four acres. Mrs Caroline Wesel transferred street property to Golrich of No 2 Coxing hoves. Real estate deals were arranged by the Kilin Voradran agency. News notes mention shifting base ball players and a national league presidents statement about travel plans.
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