20 Dec 1910
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1910
Page
1
A damaged OCR snippet shows a notarization line for the Journal Gazette published by The Journal Gazette Co. with M N Moynihan as circulating manager and a notary public stamp. The text includes dates in 1510 and notary commission details, yielding unclear provenance.
Washington report details a Senate conflict over Vice President Sherman ruling on pairing votes and counting present members. Republicans sustained the chair in 17 votes while 47 opposed. party lines and precedents are challenged as Dillingham Martin and Shively comment on the ruling. Congressman Bartholdi advances a bill to restore the army canteen.
Final day of a grand poultry exhibition at 825 Barr Street on Market Square. Attend to see the displays and enjoy the closing event.
Senator James B. Frazier from Tennessee states he believes seven votes backed Lorimer in the Privileges Committee report on the senate election. He denies signing the report and notes confusion over the committee’s findings and the election validity. He emphasizes his stance amid ongoing controversy over Lorimer’s seat and the committee’s conclusions.
Mrs Mansdorfer charged with attempting death by own action after eviction from Pixley Long home. Mir Gerth Mansdorfer, once confined at Saxon Haven asylum, has been in decline and is now facing hospital admission and possible care steps.
In Rachenectady New York on December 19 authorities arrested promoter Louleht Armstrong matchmaker Take Carty and Fignin before the main event of a planned boxing bout between Twin Sultivan and Porky Ww of Boston. Sullivan fled before arrest. A local editor and others were charged with vagrancy or related offenses for selling membership cards at the door. About 1600 spectators gathered. fight canceled after Sullivan’s departure. box office closed and many ticket holders refunded.
Parlor table lace curtains electrolier piano bench lamp mirror music cabinet parlor davenport pedestal bric a brac chairs divan carpet buy them all at Foster's store the ad promotes a full set of parlor furnishings for holiday gifts.
The Rev. and Mrs. H. B. Shaw of Grind Rapids Michigan opened a series of evangelistic meetings at the Fort Wayne Rescue Home and Mission. The opening service was well attended. Mrs. Shaw preached and Miss Mabel Carter sang. Seven persons prayed and two were converted, with a sermon stressing that humanity is lost without divine salvation and cannot return to purity by own power while God provides a ransom. Also notes hot brau offerings of fresh seafood and other items.
Denied by officials, James C. Gallagher, accused of shooting Hoboken Mayor Gaynor on August first, will be arraigned tomorrow on an indictment charging felonious assault against William Exlwords, New York City's street cleaning commissioner, who was nearby during the incident.
In recent shopping notes Palace of Fashion at 117 West Berry Street offers voile skirts. Discounts drop prices from 12 to 22 dollars to eight dollars, highlighting a brisk midwinter clearance. The page also mentions varied local stories about public notices, a bankruptcy petition, and a mix of Christmastime goods from Geo Jacobs Music House.
In Auburn Indiana Judge Frank M Power opened the court for the first time this morning to a large attendance of county lawyers. He thanked the DeKalb bar for their cordial relations and pledged to maintain goodwill while serving as an ordinary attorney who will do his best, stressing cooperation and modest aims.
Boston report says Owen Moran, fresh from KO of Battling Neale, fires a challenge to Ad Wolgast for the lightweight championship at any time or place. Moran offers to put up a side bet and promises to meet Wolgast under terms acceptable to both. Also notes 25 percent off on children's coats at Menter & Rosenbloom Co. 107 109 West Berry Street. George Jacobs' Music House advertises a Christmas Victorola.
Obituary notices report the death of Talin Westzles a 77 year old Plymouth resident at home with son J O Wenzler. Survivors include three children and three grandchildren. Additional death notices list David Kelves and Mary Alte with funeral details and locations. Traction company employee Zachariah Jones resigns to return to Philadelphia.
A letter to Mrs Edith Andrews from Cleveland reports that Harry Andrews and four others were overcome by escaping gas from a burner at a family home. The star man’s infant daughter, a nurse, a street girl, and another relative were unconscious but expected to recover. Mrs Andrews herself lost a bone in an arm but escaped with minor injuries.
Waterloo Ind Dec 19 Jorjat Meintarfer one of the region s oldest residents died Saturday evening in Lore de Gran township He belonged to the Meintarfer family long settled in the area dating to early Indiana days He was cared for in his later years by his daughter Mrs Row He is survived by his younger brother Renita Mckitterfer.
P B Arnold Co at 211 East Main Street advertises American or Superior Electric Irons as Christmas gifts. The blurred article notes Bluffton Indiana with local workers and a county charity event, mentioning a state court decision and anti-saloon league supervisor Bhunnecker, with discussions of parish activities and elections.
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