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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1908
Page
2
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The piece reviews Republican campaign dynamics, noting Taft era managers show limited reform potential while August 18 marks the open in hard fights. It cites voices from the era, church growth, and political rhetoric, contrasting with Democratic approaches and highlighting tensions within party machinery and reform promises.
Two people die in separate Indiana and Kentucky incidents. In Vincennes near Bicknell, Dr. Alonzo McDowell’s car overturned, killing his seven year old daughter and seventeen year old son James McDowell. his wife, Ostertage, injured. In Cincinnati, Senator Wanderack, a 41 year old farmer, died after a car struck him at St. Martin cemetery in Lewisburg, Kentucky, driver James Ryan, a well known taxi driver, involved.
A colored man was killed when two unknown white assailants knocked him down with a brick and slashed him in front of a saloon at the corner of Second Avenue and Inele Street last midnight. Police have not arrested suspects and seek information.
The annual Adams Hownahsyy Hire ani Game picnic drew about 1,000 attendees as candidates from major county parties attended and spoke. Members served refreshments and basket dinners while a band played. Mr. Wiliena Frooch delivered a brief address.
In Kendallville Indiana a resident noted as Mr Myers shows signs of recovery after recent hospitalization. The letter from Mrs Myers describes his improving condition and expected discharge timeline with hope of full restoration.
A sensational case centers on Captain Hains and his wife Mrs Hains amid a murder linked to alleged infidelity. Letters from Annis, bay-side yacht club figures, and threats surface as investigations broaden, with accusations involving Thornton Hains and other officers.
A major fire yesterday engulfed the Grover Hill area destroying the George Keim music store and several adjacent businesses including Miller and Lronsird's craft shop. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours as flames spread, causing extensive damage estimated at around $30,000.
A dramatic report recounts a man on the pilot balancing as a train sped at sixty miles per hour. The unconscious crew member was saved when the pilot’s body caught in the dew bar, allowing others to rally and avert disaster. The narrative emphasizes the rescue and the danger faced during the event.
The text describes a chaotic night with numerous disturbances and police activity. Guardsmen faced assaults, property damage, and a large crowd in a tense confrontation. A government or military presence is noted as attempting to restore order, with injuries and warnings mentioned.
Ane Warnington notes the retirement of Fighting Bob 10 after service in the Navy and related war actions. The item references awards, duties at sea, and mentions battles and commands connected to Manila and other theaters, with multiple names and official positions cited in a dense reconstruction of wartime events.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Spring purity and generic phrases. Readable items are minimal and include stray words such as spring and purity, with no clear event or identifiable persons, places, or organizations to anchor a factual summary.
Departments advertise many bargains as summer stock must go soon. Readily priced merchandise in each department offers value for shoppers seeking unpriced items.
The text notes the battleship Iowa at Santiago and a career highlight for Rear Admiral Frans. It mentions a promotion to rear admiral, the aim to sail the seas without external aid, and his poor health with rheumatism while the fleet sailed from Hampton Roads last December.
Kish News Bureau reports Whitley County holds a two day Sunday school convention in Columbia City September 1 through 4. Sessions include September 2 at Washington Center and Poor Hook with morning and afternoon talks and a key address by Rev Molpenny and Burney. William Nicholson presides. organizers aim for a full program and two day schedule.
Bluffton, Ind. August 18 An elderly veteran and former soldier, George B. Gardiner, was struck by a motor vehicle at 6 o clock and lies in serious condition. The car was driven by Ike Beson, son of a local manager, with Neal Troutman and others present. Gardiner was knocked several feet onto the pavement after attempting to dodge a fractions team near the courthouse corner. He may recover according to attending officials.
Prof. A ite Means of the Quintic Ag rientiint college at Gaelph Canada spent Saturday in this county studying the Inet system of onion growing. He was given to the Collins union fells by G. B. Witteneld and t subertys not Ey ded the Ltd ietalt inhonpt at rewlog obfons to conmercial pure "pooek on Canadian farms.
The message promotes a button donation drive originated in Memphis to raise money for a community fund. Donors contributing $1 or more receive a button and a receipt, encouraging neighbors to participate and “get busy” supporting the cause.
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