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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1908
Page
7
An ad for Miles Ant Pain Pills promises fast relief for headaches and nerve distress while warning of careful stomach impact. It asserts the product calms irritation with few side effects and guarantees a money-back offer if the first package fails. The text mentions Cleveland and a druggist return policy.
In Port Wayne amid labor movement debate, the city’s administration faced three resolutions on hiring, anti-exploitation efforts, and legislative support. The Civic Federation and Deputy candidates featured in a tense meeting as the council debated the plots for next steps and party-aligned endorsements.
A fragmented report notes Claude Lee resigning from the Bowser force amid a long list of industrial and labor strike related items. The piece references unions, delegates, and multiple workers groups in a chaotic tapestry of mentions from various organizations and events.
Executive officers opened and a moving service described plans for Cheyenne unit headquarters. Officials noted a new 50,000 dollar tank and quarters to be erected at the Bowser site, with ceremonies and gifts for employees and a tour planned for the community.
A chaotic courtroom scene interrupted by a sick defendant as the Night Rider trial paused. Jurors watched as the octet of witnesses and locals offered uncertain testimony amid a tense atmosphere and confusing phrases.
A community event titled Economy In The Kitchen gathered locals for a potluck style fete. Organizers advertised shared dishes, discussions on budgeting, and practical kitchen tips. Attendees included residents from nearby neighborhoods and a few visiting speakers. The day fostered conversation about simple, affordable meals and local goods.
Milo Kline, jailed in Warsaw, escaped custody and fled toward North Webster. A court later found him guilty of the escape, imposing a fine and detailing the events surrounding the attempt. Relatives and authorities pursued the fugitive, with investigations noting the effort to avoid recapture.
A Pleasant Mills youth narrowly escaped injury when a fire damaged an attic boiler area. Neighbors and local volunteers assisted in evacuating residents as firefighters attacked the blaze, with the boy credited for alerting others and guiding them to safety before responders arrived.
Obituary notes the death of David S. Smith, aged about fifty, at CruRubusco. It records his late wife and family, funeral arrangements in the local vicinity, and mentions a long illness and the mournful proceedings surrounding his passing.
A named political figure with university ties and a record in public service faced opposition over policy stances. The report notes his education at a regional university, career as a U S official, and involvement in a contested, protest driven event in Seattle during a period of political tension.
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