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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1908
Page
1
Anheuser Susen of St. Louis draught beer featured at George H. Browns 119 East Main as Bourbon defeats Warsaw bowlers in a local contest.
The report details a chaotic Chicago election with allegations of misconduct and public outrage. It notes tense scenes at polling places, disputed results, and calls for investigation by officials and observers amid widespread political tension and local reactions.
A historical notice records more than four thousand Scottish Rite Masons added to the union roster. The event drew numerous members and featured chairs and officers such as Hoare, Bentt, and Miles among others. Local attendees included Chelibers and Davie East Marr Wrone Cearge, with ceremonies at a city venue and addresses by key figures.
A man was assaulted and robbed while riding a tram by multiple assailants. The victim suffered injuries and was left shaken as suspects fled the scene. Police urged witnesses to come forward with any information leading to arrests.
A fragment from a continued discussion on women’s rights shows passionate advocacy for female voice in governance. The piece references education, political participation, and societal roles, noting debate over equality, leadership, and access to public power while highlighting diverse opinions and ongoing argument.
A fragment from a 1900s era column discusses a goose dinner at Hof Brau from 1 to 2 o'clock and mentions a guardian and a man, then shifts to garbled social commentary on women’s roles, wages, and suffrage, with names unseen and broader rhetoric about gender and work.
Memorial exercises in New York honored Grover Cleveland with tributes from insurance leaders and civic figures. Speakers included Paul Mortary of the Mutual Insurance Society and former Navy official J. He Winter, as attendees from across the United States and Canada praised Cleveland’s public service and inherited policies.
Notices announce the deaths of Mikired Welkart and others with details on survivors and service times. Henry Tayler, 23, dies from heart failure after a road incident. Memorials list addresses, relatives, and funeral arrangements at local residences and churches.
Charles Tatt and Charles Gard of Garrett were fined $1 and costs for drunkenness. Tatt, a youth, had earlier accused a well known city man of robbing him of $50.
Don’t hesitate. Times are getting better and prices rise as improvement shows. While stock lasts, a 70 percent saving on fall and winter goods is available now.
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