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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1909

Page

8

Danish University Debunks Dr Cook as Swindler

The University of Hagen panel reviewing Dr Frederick A Cook’s North Pole claim endorsed a damning verdict. They brand him untrustworthy while noting some observers doubted his honesty, and ponder possible withdrawal of his degree. The Copenhagen documents include two copies of notes and a diary.

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Fire destroys north wing of Jacksonville asylum

A fire at the Jacksonville Hospital for the Insane destroyed the north wing, sent patients fleeing, and prompted guards and volunteers to move residents to the south wing. Several firemen were injured, and rumors swirled of patients at large as authorities fought to prevent panic and further escapes. No deaths reported as of late night, with many inmates rescued and accounted for.

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Interstate Commerce Commission urges railroad reforms

The Lyouty annual report to Congress recommends physical valuation of U.S. railroads, powers to curb rate increases harming shippers, and broader through routing rights. It cites court challenges to value testimony and urges corrective orders, capitalization controls, and extended commission authority.

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Brewers at Semi Monthly Meeting Focus on League Charges

Fleming refuses to discuss Anti-Saloon League charges at a semi monthly meeting of Brewers. Tigers are mentioned in context of ongoing disputes.

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Death of George Armstrong Deepens Family Tragedy

The investigation closed with Pearl Armstrong held on suspicion of murder in the death of George Armstrong. Prosecutor Walter Bullitt released details from Florence Myrtle Barts, who testified that Pearl planned to remove Norrie Bend to pursue another love. The witness described dosing the victim with calomel and carbolic acid to hasten death, a plan allegedly intended to free Pearl for a new life. A midnight vigil followed as authorities pursued further leads.

Dew Aldany George Armstrong Pearl Armstrom Attore Fiey Walter Bulllett Plorence Myrtle Barts Armstrong

Indianapolis Key To Situation In State Politics

A report from Indianapolis notes Marion county as the potential key to the state political stalemate. Senator Beveridia and allies may tilt the House and Senate if they win Marion County, with Republicans facing the toughest fight of the year.

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Legal battle over million dollar Rhodius estate

In Indianapolis on December 21 the first shot in a high stake fight over the George Rhodius estate. Willem Lennert files for a receiver and to bar Attorney John W. Claypool from probating a contested will as Judge Charles Remster sets a hearing for December 20 at 2 PM to decide on continuing the injunction. Attorneys Hawkins and Kingsbury rush service to block other parties before wider Klan opposition.

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Planned 10 Slay Whites Threat Stirred Magnolia

Amid fears of a black uprising after the burning of Clint Montgomery, state troops and 75 armed deputies and police guarded Magnolia and surrounding roads. Reports claimed a plot to burn the town and murder whites, but troop arrival and police containment averted bloodshed.

Magnolia Als Dei Blagnolia Clint Montgomery Grant Selma Laimicon Arthur Craig Hamison

Wabash Rail Property Sale Ties Up Debts in Ohio

The Wabash property in Ohio, excluding the Montpelier branch, faces sale to satisfy a 900000 claim from the James Compton estate. A holding company will issue 1 million in first mortgage bonds, with the property to revert to the current company after costs and Compton settlement.

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Census takers sought in twelfth district for April start

Supervisor of the census in the twelfth district announces the need for fifty applicants to serve as census workers in Fort Wayne. Training and appointments are underway with duties beginning nationwide on April 15.

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Weather Summary for Washington and Indiana Regions

Forecasts indicate the weather will be generally fair with continued cold and partly cloudy conditions into Wednesday and Thursday. Some locations report light snow and potential ice, with unsettled areas around Olton and nearby towns.

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Local government and civic notices amid safety board and arrest reports

The meeting of the Board of Safety failed due to Mr James Hayes absence, with a special session planned to address routine matters. Mrs Ira Bohrer to be sent to her parents in Wabash as her husband faces a burglary charge. Articles of Incorporation filed for The Auburn Automobile Company in Indianapolis, increasing capital stock to 75,000 with Charles Ekhart as president.

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Canal proposal for inland waterway gains support in New York

At a meeting of the Harbors Terminals and Transportation League of New York, resolutions favoring the Toledo Fort Wayne and Chicago Deep Waterway were to be presented by Captain Charles Campbell. The drive seeks an inland waterway linking Chicago to New York, promising major freight savings and regional economic benefits, with endorsements from eastern business groups and copies sent to press and state representatives.

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Estrada forces claim decisive victory in Rama battle

Reports from Washington and Central America say General Estrada’s troops routed Zelaya’s army at Rama in a several hour clash. Advices predict renewed fighting tomorrow as Estrada’s men push toward Managua with hopes of forcing conditional surrender. Diplomatic circles in Washington react with cautious optimism as Zelaya’s government faces a potential collapse.

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Taft faces push for wide probe of Ballinger Pinchot clash

Washington, Nov 21 A congressional inquiry grows as Senator Flint seats a resolution directing the attorney general to hand over all related papers. The move, supported by Ballinger, signals a possible broader examination of Interior Department and General Land Office actions amid the Ballinger Pinchot controversy.

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Senate Moves Toward Ant Investigation in Forestry Controversy

Washington December 21 The Senate took initial steps toward a congressional inquiry into the dispute between Secretary of the Interior Baltiogar and Chief Forester Pinchot AMint resolution for access to papers was adopted Jones read Hillingers letter urging a broad inquiry including the forestry service and possible charges against administration officials Gore named a committee of insurgent senators and representatives but Aldrich steered it away from a House inquiry

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