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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
3
A long excerpt from a letter by President Aweary discusses plans after leaving public life. He contemplates stepping away entirely to avoid influencing events and to allow the new administration to take over. He expresses interest in travel, Europe, and eventual retirement abroad, seeking quiet amid a busy era and weighing moral responsibilities over political power.
The Morcha association of Manila advocates a presidential visit by Theodore Roosevelt linking it to his African tour. Philippine leaders and supporters urge action to invite the president, aiming to elevate ties with the United States and highlight regional interests.
Reports from Winona Lake describe large evangelistic gatherings led by Commander Eva Booth and Dr. James Gray. Attendance included notable prescher figures, with sessions featuring sermons, recitals, and a key address on Christian Science by Gray, drawing crowds across the region.
Bluffton prepares for the first city pole raising by J. S. Evins on August 23 with Wy Walbert delivering the address and music by the Saurer German troupe. Nearby Auburn reports road and gas line work, a telegraph operator youth, and several local civic updates across multiple towns including Angola and Kendallville with church events, funerals, and local appointments.
A garbled advertisement fragment promotes Cisides Riles DI pills for kidney pain and general relief. It mentions Vidal names and local distributors in Fort Wayne, touting benefits and wide availability through agents and stores. The text resembles a period newspaper classified ad with erratic spacing and unclear supplier details.
An OCR damaged excerpt notes an event with names and places partially readable. The fragment mentions a group action and a location, but essential details are unclear and many words are garbled. The item reads like a brief community notice with limited usable facts.
Hammond boy robbed A G Regenos home in Silver Lage August 15. The Regenos family were away. a nephew reported a break in with valuables missing. Police traced footprints to a nearby tavern, where suspects were questioned but no arrest announced.
An advertisement from Stearns' Electric Paste of Buffalo promotes a product to rid homes of cockroaches, claiming rapid results, a money back guarantee, and refunds. It markets Bloomie Tasty as a savory bait and promises consumer satisfaction with a 2 oz size and price details.
A transfer corner gathering plans to move participants to Robison Park for the Balance Day celebration. The traction company will handle transport with a crowd of about 6 000 people expected. The event aims to cap the season with a celebratory program and orderly coordination.
Henry Trewner, a teacher living west of Eden, was severely injured in a hay loader accident when a hook struck him from the road near the scales. He had previously lost an arm in a prior incident. He is a nephew of George Jones of the area and was improving slightly in hospital on the latest reports.
A fragment announces Hawkins day at the Decatur fair on Wednesday and Adair day on Friday with ongoing sale notes and pricing hints for shop items in the West. The text is garbled but indicates promotional events tied to local fairs and weekly shop hours.
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans marked sixty two years with a quiet birthday at Lake Mohonk. Guests, telegrams, and a formal ceremony at the hotel honored his long Coast Guard and Navy service, with Theodore Roosevelt and others sending praise and a silver loving cup.
Admiral Evans accepts Evana’s tribute, praising the officers as loyal servants of the people. He expresses gratitude for the ceremony and notes lifelong service, recalling his country life and the sacrifices behind his career. His speech honors the past and pledges continued devotion to the nation and its citizens.
In a wartime ceremony a veteran expresses willingness to rejoin active duty if emergency calls. He thanks officials and Admiral Evans for hospitality. The event features a birthday cake with sixty two candles and a large reception where women and children express admiration for the fighter, as the crowd reflects on service.
In Columbia city on August 18 a pair of suits were filed in circuit court against Jeremiah Hann. One action seeks $200 on notes owed by the defendant as father of Troanita Hann. The other claims $175 for alleged plan and use of funds.
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