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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1908
Page
2
A city evening paper reports the reappearance of slot machines and gambling activity. It calls for named accountability of the individuals and places involved, criticizing authorities for tolerating open robbery and questioning public service.
The Indianapolis News argues Democrats set a standard in crisis response and pressured Republicans to imitate them. It criticizes the Republican record as discreditable by comparison, suggesting the party intellect may entertain foolish arguments to defend its stance.
The Indiana National Guard Company D underwent a quarterly inspection before Major A L Kuhlman in Auburn. The officers approved maneuvers, ammunition, clothing, equipment, and books as satisfactory. The unit, about fifty strong, plans for Fort Benjamin Harrison encampment September 11 to 22 with ten thousand guardsmen. A social event is set for August 14 at the armory on Harrison and Main Streets. New noncommissioned officers include Private Arthur Nickerson and Columbus Wilson to corporal, with Second Lieutenant-elect George L. Sharp to report for examination.
Lawton Way ne Post G A R outlines plans for the upcoming national encampment to be held in Toledo from August 31 to September 4. About half the post or 75 veterans expect to attend along with many others, with transportation arranged by a committee due to a favorable rail rate. Theodore A Patec resigned as Officer of the Day. T Lakens elected and installed by B W Skelton. Another meeting will address further arrangements.
Mrs Mary L Keefer of Huntington attempted suicide using her sons razor hidden in her dress. She climbed a hay mow and slashed her throat but was found by her daughters and rushed for medical care. Doctors stopped the bleeding and stitching began with recovery possible if infection is avoided. The act stemmed from worry over son Edward Keefer financial affairs.
Mrs Mary C Nichter a longtime Fort Wayne resident aged fifty four died after a long illness She lived in Wert Avan and was an early shoemaker s wife and church member She helped organize St Paul s Catholic church Rosary society and was mother to eleven children including Henry Otto and Albert Nichter The funeral is set for Tuesday at 9 00 from St Paul s Catholic church with burial at Lindenwood Cemetery
The Knights encampment details prize allocations by district and company, noting Alabama and Michigan entries. A Mobile Alabama company won 2050 miles for the greatest distance and the Smoky City, Pittsburgh entry earned the longest company award. Fort Wayne figures highlight local leaders and election commission contact.
Commissioners Wyss Tonke and Franke with Lennon Brosius and Schwartz examined three bridge sites. They favored a bridge between Spy Run avenue and Lakeside near the Lakeside School to connect the Spy Run district, noting locals face a long detour. A plan for a larger bridge on the highway to the State school and fair grounds was discussed along with Rudistil dam site changes and a new bridge from Rudistil to Prospect avenue.
Mr I J Morett manager of the Fatry theater announces new moving picture entinen An Honest Newsboy t Ber ward. Boys meet at 1 o clock at Phelps news stand in the Arcade and march in a pods ty tiv to be entertained by Mollet’s show.
Harry K Thaw filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in Pittsburgh at 1 o clock tonight through attorney Charles Marischauer of New York. Thaw lists assets 128013.28 and liabilities 453140.43 while in Duchess County jail. Detective Roger O Meara says Thaw has spent 280000 and faces 200000 more in claims.
War ren Darst trustee of the closed Kosciusko bank was ordered to stop secretly honoring checks for the county treasurer. State attorneys served notice, stirring a fresh uproar among local depositors as about $40,000 was on deposit, with some claims given preference. Injunction proceedings loom if payments continue.
Garret Indiana August 7 This morning the landlady of the Arlington hotel tore the bed to pieces in the room where Miss Martha McFillen died by self poisoning last evening. A note on the bed read Call Nick and let him die in my agony. Nick Schram a brakeman on the B and G who boarded at the hotel was her sweetheart. A quarrel Wednesday night led him to refuse marriage citing her not divorced from her husband and a dependent daughter.
A local notice urges restraint among drivers and praises a new washing service, emphasizing safe pace on the road and courtesy to others. It frames the appeal as a community standard and invites public approval of the service offered.
A woman pardoned from the penitentiary married a fellow convict released about the same time. They wed shortly after release, though she had not divorced. After a quarrel she grew despondent and ended her life Thursday night. Funeral Saturday at 2 PM at Donkard Church Cedar with interment Cedar Chapel Cemetery. Revi Hoover in charge.
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