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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1909
Page
2
The Fort Wayne Gazette notes the death of "Little Tim" a longtime beneactor in New York politics. He was known for generosity to the needy and for giving orders to bury him on Friday so that "the boys on the should not miss their Christmas feast." His death is mourned as a testament to his charitable legacy.
A Hunley of Indiana Republicans answer Taft era queries showing split views on Taft's nine months and tariff support. Among 246 respondents, 28% satisfied with Taft, 68% dissatisfied, while 80 refused to answer. On tariff, 72 approved Taft, 99 opposed, 75 silent. Results imply a nearly even split with both factions seeking victory for their stance.
The readable fragments reference a parade of names and places but lack coherent events. No verifiable persons, organizations, or dates are evident to form a factual summary.
The piece critiques rising living costs and Economic policy, arguing the Republican era caused the woes while urging voters to back the Democratic party for remedies. It frames inflation, industry pressures, and finance as the root issues, urging action to ease burdens.
United States Census Bulletin summarizes 1907 arrests across 158 cities by population group, showing 1,308,561 arrests or 58240 per 19,000 inhabitants. Most arrests stem from minor offenses against public order, with assaults and vagrancy less dominant, while property and personal offenses vary by local law. Washington leads in police employment figures, and Milwaukee and New Orleans report smaller counts.
The 1904 bulletin records high shares of mounted patrolmen and city duties in large U S police forces. It notes 6.2 percent on boats, over two thirds mounted on horses, with many in cities of 20 000 to 107 000 inhabitants and in major cities like New York Philadelphia Washington and Atlanta. It highlights a rise since 1903 in mounted patrolmen and cites labor division, special duties, and higher per capita costs in large cities versus smaller jurisdictions.
The Grant Review publicizes Cal Brown as a Leo visitor and potential county agriculture candidate. It lauds him as qualified, conscientious, and principled, noting his strong local reputation and belief he would act rightly in office.
The Portland cor Wash ington blvd and Webster srs new furnished apartment house opens to desirable married persons and single men at reasonable rates. It will be open for inspection New Year s day.
A historical report notes Independent vote patterns in Indiana with figures across districts. It records candidate tallies for governor and congress, including Marshall and Canon plurals, with 11.05 percent more votes for a presidential candidate and 3421 voters skipping governor on the other ticket.
The article lists numerous plurality figures for candidates across several counties and posts, noting strong showings for Watson and Marshall in multiple districts. It highlights party cohesion among Democrats, the absence of clear state chair candidates, and a shared aim to elect capable men over party emblems in the next elections.
A fragmentary local item describes a long running entertainment gathering featuring the Vigni sunset and Jiweling acts amid a chaotic lineup. It mentions Wilhel a Saturday MR and a carnival with various performers and paneling partners, including Runad Kila Pesha and Turk wrestler.
The Majestic presents The Fatal Wedding with Mr. Pres ion av Mr. Grickert and a strong new company. Olie Eaton leads as the principal, with Miss Stethe Greek delivering a standout "little mother" portrayal. Polly of the Chais and later acts create dramatic heart interest, while Polly Weber gains attention in key scenes. Girls Wide Girl, a six year staple, closes the list with a lively Saturday matinee and night.
The favorite Chicago musical show A Winning Star, fresh from 220 Garden performances, comes to the Majestic for a Saturday evening engagement. Led by comedian Pred Mace, the company includes about seventy five performers.
The Temple Theater showcases Mile Froacha with Talk of Town and Mila Krogotia the great Partsiat sensation delivering forty costume changes in fifteen minutes. Packed houses mark the current run. Next week R A Rolle presents Dark Knights featuring dancers singers and musicians fresh from a ten month European tour with elaborate scenery and vivid effects.
Fragmentary item notes a lyric event or reading in the city with scattered lines and a reference to this week. Missing details limit precise names or location. phrasing suggests a neighborhood or venue listing in a local paper.
The notice lists new film showings including Why They Married and Tom Thumb with audiences kept in a continual wreck by the Automobile Disaster. Jack Atkins in The Census Taker scores a big hit with original comedy. Two showings will be given New Year’s afterglow around 4 and 4:30.
Patrolman spillsney is approached by a neatly dressed woman who asks to be taken to police headquarters to confess stealing clothing and money. At Chief Ankenbruck’s office she claims to have stolen eight items and money while employed at a Toledo hospital. The chief suspects mental imbalance and arranges hospital contact. Toledo authorities say she was not wanted there and had previously taken a hat and cloak from a nurse and a dollar, leaving her own garments. She is placed in custody of a rescue home supervisor until relatives can be notified. The woman’s name is Mrs W. M. Spencer, reportedly Irish, from Taledsml, with a prior history of hospital attendance.
A chicken dinner is offered today at the Hof Brau from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds support local community efforts. The event invites residents to enjoy a meal and help raise funds.
A scrambled report lists Abe Attell with Young Peter and Kid Ash in an event at Cinemn enath hia. January features Willis Gibba vs Teddy Peppers in Kansas City with Leonard Lawler and Kinwiva Marraw among others in New Orleans and Reyes ton trarhon Rive with several bouts and repairs noted.
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