Fort Wayne Insurance Leader Fairbank Dies in Rome City
Longtime Fort Wayne resident and Journal editor and insurer Clark Fairbank died at his Rome City cottage after a prolonged illness. Born in Antrim New Hampshire he moved to Fort Wayne in 1869 and shaped local publishing and insurance work. He led Northern Indiana Life Underwriters and served on the Warne township advisory board. He was married to Carolyn Randall and survived by a daughter.
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Clark Pairhank
Fort Versa
Song Premiart
Kiraily
Mr. Fairbank
Antrim
New Hampshire
Chusius
Lowell
Boston
Monitor
Merrimac
Richmond
J. MM. Godown
Fairbank
Fort Wayre
Thomas & Taylor
Afr. Taylor
Fairbanks
Judge
Ludlum
C Farbank & Co
T. J. Foster
Jonathan Fairbank
New England
Rome
Y Deadhem
Mass
Charles W. Fairbanks
Decersen
Minute Men
Paul Revere
Lesington
Br. Fairbank
Anthony Warne
Carolyn Randall
Franklin 2. Rendall
Frank
Randal
Ones
Ran
Berry
Lafayette
Penn Mutual
J. C Peltier
Fort Wayne team seeks match with Bluffton South Bend Warsaw
Anger Harry A. Wiebke of the Fort uno Elisa baseball team proposes arranging a game with a visiting team from Bluffton South Bend Warsaw or Huntington next week. An enjoyable time is promised and local elites and friends are encouraged to participate. Players such as Lajole Alrodes Pepper Ryan and Champ Fleming are said to be improving daily.
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Harry A. Wiebke
Fortuno Elisa
Sither Bluffton
South Bend
Warsawe
Huntington
Fort Wayne
Lajole Alrodes
Weather Forecast For Washington And Michigan Area
Forecast details for Washington and Michigan content include showers and cooler changes. Saturday brings rain risks with cooler afternoon, Sunday also unsettled with variable winds. North to northeast breezes prevail, temperatures easing across central and southern portions.
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Wasrington
Michigan
Woutheast
Mittle Journeys to the Summer Homes of Prominent Area
On the outskirts of Santa Rosa the home of Luther Burban, famed for plant life, showcases simple architecture and a democracy of space. The article notes Burban's lifelong dedication to plant science, his health at 59, and his welcome to thousands of visitors each year, though he cannot greet each personally.
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Mittle
Santa Rosa
America
Luther Burban
AT. Burbank
Burbank
Uoon
Rorbenk
Conners Prophecy Calls for Democratic Club Drive
Chicago dispatch reports State Chairmen W. Conners of New York predicted Bryan would win Nebraska with a national club push. Democratic leaders issued a nationwide call to organize clubs in every precinct to boost Bryan, urged rapid local organization and meetings before the September 15 deadline for precinct action.
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Bryan
New York
Chicago
Taft
Lincoln
Neb
W. Conners
W. J. Bryan
Fairley
Mr. Bryan
Indianapolis
Seountry
Ohio
Taet
Mack
National Committee
Aug
United States
Democratic National
Republican Party
Chily
Etretians
Democratic Platform
Idea
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Ctl
Democrats plan rapid campaign committee setup and enrolment
Former National Chairman Thomas Taggart met at Democratic headquarters with Chairman Mack and others to discuss plans. He praised Indiana and Ohio Democrats, predicting strong support for the national ticket. The campaign will consolidate committees and mail enrollment literature from Chicago headquarters.
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John W. Tomlinson
National Democratic
Chicago
Thomas Taggart
Democratic
Mack
Ohio
Indiana
Taggart
Indiane
Ohin
Natonal
Arly Gart
New York
Minoe
New York Democratic State Committee Endorses Ticket Platform
In a ten minute session the Democratic state committee endorsed W. J. BStyan and John Wetn for candidacy and adopted a platform. It scheduled the Democratic state convention at Rochester on September 15 to nominate a state ticket.
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New York
Democratic State Committee
W. J. Bstyan
John Wetn
Neaver
Rochester
Train held up near Spokane by bandits
Bandits attacked the Northern Pacific west bound passenger train near Trent nine miles east of Spokane. They drove out the engine men, uncoupled the mail car and locomotive, and moved the engine and mail car toward Yardley. Loot amount remains unknown.
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Spokane
Wash
Northern Pacific
Trent
Yardley
Fire at East Buffalo stock yards causes massive loss
Fire was found at the East Buffalo stock yards of the New York Central railroad around 2 30 this morning. The blaze spread quickly through frame buildings as three alarms summoned the city’s main fire apparatus. Loss is expected to reach 1 000 000 000.
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Buffalo
N. Y
East Buffalo
New York Central Railroad
Mob Waiting for Prisoner In Pensacola Jail Crowd Gathers
A large crowd gathered outside the Pensacola jail awaiting the sheriff’s return. The mob’s actions prompted the transfer of a prisoner from another county to secure the scene. Local authorities responded as the situation unfolded near the jail in McLern.
Prosperity Talks Clash With Parade Ban At City Congress
An idle men protest failed to parade as no permit was issued for a march on the Commercial Travelers Interstate Congress held in the city. Delegates were welcomed by Acting Mayor McGugan as out-of-work residents gathered at unemployment headquarters. The afternoon session discussed prosperity related topics with A. E. Essinond and E. O. Simmons among the speakers. Automobiles carried delegates to Manhattan Beach for activities, while talk focused on relations between travel and commerce and the push for prosperity.
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WEW Fure
Ity Congress
East Side
Congress
Duane Street
Prosperity Congress
Alexander Law
Bureau of the Unemployed
William Hoge
McGugan
CW. Rive
United Commercial Travelers
H. O. Gray
Travelers’ Protective Association
Metropolitan Life Building
A. E. Essinond
Hanks
Commerce
Fleming Stars In Fort Wayne Elks Game
Steve Fleming, recent college star from Notre Dame and Georgetown, returns to form after twelve years, delivering a powerful hitting display for the Fort Wayne Elks against the Decatur visitors. He drives in two runs in the first inning and later scores himself, while Minsky shines at first base with several remarkable plays.
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Journal-Gazette
Decater
Ind
Fort Wayne Elks
Steve Fleming
Notre Dame
Georgetown
Hases
Rieve
Minsies
George Ryan
Packard Band Prog ram at Robison Park
Announcement lists a Packard Band program at Robison Park featuring international Fantasie, Gems from A Society Circus, and Circus selections including The Gypsy King and The Ligiing. Also mentions Sousa selections, cornet duet, and various sung pieces by artists such as Mona Dear and The Good Kind Jolly Man.
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Robison Park
Clark
International Fantasie
Rollinson
Melnties of
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Italy
Bela
Codey
the Gloriosky
Mona Dear
Cornet
Verwetta
Sager
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Hei Goven We Sousa
Reprieve in Herman Billik murder case sparks Catholic rally
Chicago reports on a sensational murder case where Herman Billik’s reprieve came just hours before execution after Catholic campaign led by Father O Callaghan. Emma Niemann now stands accused with testimony suggesting her innocence while the inquest in Wheaton reveals details of the husband’s death.
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Chicago
Herman Billik
Chinigo
Herman Billi
Father OU Ne Yun
Lin
Father O'Callaghan
Bie
Emma Niemann
Herman Niemann
Wheaton
Rome Nieman
Atorney
Sridom
Fort Wayne Defeats Decatur In Lively Scrimmage
Fort Wayne visitors outplayed Decatur in a sunlit scrimmage, with Ted Sites steady on the mound and Fleming driving in key runs. The Fort Wayne lineup, praised as one of the state’s finest, overwhelmed the home team with aggressive fielding and timely hitting, while local fans expressed sportsmanship as tempers cooled after the game.
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France
Franer
Fort Wayne
Giroush
Fleming
Hall
Viewis
Fort
Trial by Minor Heir at Galesburg Prompts $2000 Payout
Fragmentary text reports an event in Galesburg involving a minor heir and a $2000 prize or payment. The garbled lines reference Peoria and a schedule or venue, with unclear details about the trial or proceedings and a guided public note.
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Galesburg
Oscar’s Return From Europe Shifts Medical Plans
The report notes Or. M’Oscar returning from Europe after several months abroad. It mentions a Naples hotel and a surgical avenue explored, with focus on medical advances and potential opportunities in new techniques. The details are fragmentary but point to professional activity and relocation.
Taft Campaign Activities Span Western Regions Meeting
Fragmented notes describe Taft campaign events and staff movements across western states. Mentions planning shifts, conference with party figures, and preparations for a midday opening. References to officials from Missouri New York and other locales appear amid disjointed text.
Riot Protests Ignite After Assault Charge in Springfield
A White woman’s assault sparks a mob in Springfield, with enraged citizens attacking Black residents and burning buildings. Two people are dead, several injured as militia and National Guard struggle to restore order amid out-of-town troops being called in.
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Tocel
Negro Quarter
Ares
Bewis Igimnson
Hithiresun
Prealtitir
Springfield
Hoomington
Peoriz
Tha
Sheriff's Forces
Cnd
First Cavalry
George Awnaré
Siva
Waramant
Muller
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