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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1908

Page

8

Speech Cache Day One at Hot Springs Va

A desultory account of campaign scenes at Hot Springs with speakers from Judge Yart to Colonel Glen. The piece notes Taft supporters in Ohio, Senator Foraker’s absence from a Youngstown opening, and questions party policy after Foraker’s Cincinnati tirade against Roosevelt. The text shows campaign tensions with attendance by Judge D D Woodmansee and Robert Mather observing.

Hot Springs Yart Camp Paiens New York New Soneta Glen Staunton Robert Mather Ruck Island Mc. Taft D. D. Woodmansee Common Pleas Court Pensim Watt Ohio State Committee Senator Foraker Youngstown Ohio Chamber of Commerce Cincinnati Roosevelt

Hawkins day and Adair fay noted at Decatur fair

A gritty Angola dispatch reports workmen laying tile for a tunnel under the Lake Shore line at North Wayne street to form a viaduct. Officials say tunnel work will start soon after the county fair in early September, clarifying the road’s permanent routing through Angola. A free booklet on new corn land promotions is advertised by G. M. Naber of Wabash.

Hawkins Decatur Fair Adair Fay ST. Joseph Valley Br East Angola Ind Aus Lake Shore Wayne Street Kist Art of Congress G. M. Naber Wabash

Packard band leads big delegation to Decatur fair

A notable Packard band will head a large group traveling to Decatur next Wednesday for the big fair. The report mentions entries from Davenport and local track results including times around 2:11 and victories in various heats. Notable names include La Maud, Citation, and George Bradley of New York, with multiple stakes events and purses noted.

Packard Decatur Davenport Town Ave Cirecuit Toalle Dan Patch Resu Q Argot Boy Paraial Aunt Jerusha Charley T Lara Cooper Dixon Merifon Ding Fainter Hazel Simmons Troy WN Fi Ang Mi Sweet Marie George J George Bradley New York Chamber of Commerce George G

Whitley Counties Old Settlers Day Celebrated in Col umbea

Whitley County's Old Settlers Day in Columbia City Indiana drew thousands. Citizens decorated streets and public buildings, with speakers including Congressman Clarence Gilharrs and Cyrus Cline. Prizes honored longevity and service with awards to Daniel Berry and others. old residents aged eighty plus recognized, and special countywide rates to the Decatur regional fair advertised.

Rise Coluamea City Ind Ueir Ftourt House Edward Bowers South Whitley Bri Warren Whitley County Old Letters’ Association Hends Churubusco Larwill Land Clarente Gilharss Cyrus Cline Thomas Short I. Conner A. ‘Lancaster Busha Swan L. Conner P. ¥. Gruesbeck Johnstot Sibert Bagh P. Kuter H. A. Ireland Clinton Wi Hisstorian Albert Bush Daniel Berry Jefferson Township Jonathan Williams A. F. Martin Jane Blain Dan Holden South Whiley Solomon Miller Copple C. H. Pond W. A. Cormany Washington Township John Haas Eoach Etna Township Lydia J. Scott Troy Eliza Grant Rich John Rose Anderson Thorncreek Henry Haik Columbia John Hans Washington Mary Hauffman Smith Harrison Crabill Attles Andrew J. Briggs Jefferson

Keystone Specials Decline Teddy Bears Game Chose August 4

Amateurs report the Keystone Specials cannot play the Teddy Bears due to sale matters. A personal note to the Journal-Gazette editor indicates plans to arrange games with Waynes or Textiles on Sunday August 4.

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City faces tax limits as estimates go to Controller Schmidt

City officials debated next year’s tax levy and whether to trim department estimates. Sanitary needs include an extra sanitary officer and contagious disease funds. park purchase on South Hanna Street discussed at $10,000 with $1,500 for playgrounds. Board of Works seeks funds for public rights, street cleaning, garbage disposal, and street improvements, while Controller Schmidt plans further reductions to fit under a likely council cut.

George Gille Hanna Street Board of Works Counoiler. Schmidt Board of Safety Eahout

Aveline Fire Survivor Relives Night of Hotel Blaze

Atv Phillips of Calumet Michigan a Columbus Tool & Steel traveler who survived the Aveline holocaust recounts waking to a scream and guiding a woman and two children to safety before escaping himself He identifies the room mate as proprietor McAlave now of Randall hotel and plans legal action against the hotel owners and Shoaffs as he seeks damages for fear and injury from the blaze

Frat Shi Hai

Lyric Theater Nears Completion in October

The Lyric Theater on South Calhoun near Jefferson Street is nearing completion after delays by sub contractors. Wehrenberg, the main contractor, anticipated finishing the Viking project on time but delays push the expected completion to about October 1.

Lyric Calhoun Jefferson Street Wehrenberg Antleipatra Vikings

Delayed Opening of Pretty Title Playhouse Stirs Town

Construction of the Pretty Title Playhouse, seating 210, faces slow progress due to late lumber delivery delaying interior finish. Decorators will move into offices above the lobby as rough work clears on the balcony area. The theater, erected by Misses Carle and Jennie Grafle, was delayed with occupancy expected around early October. Bershoft Brewing Company leases the building for Henry Barner’s use.

Title Playhouse Sona Te Balidine Carle Jennie Grafle Bershoft Brewing Company Henry Barner

Reminiscences of a Bank Job Across Time and Places

A tangled tale recalls Tah Burney and the forged check that set off a cross country chase. From Chicago to Milwaukee to Seattle and Dawson City, the sequence traces misused funds, endorsements, and a saloon keeper, with Burney’s supposed wealth fading into memory as the payroll name follows him in later years.

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