Prohibition Convention Call From Ohio Leaders in 1908
The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette reports on the national prohibition convention call issued for Columbus Ohio on July 15 1908. It highlights achievements in Oklahoma Georgia and Alabama and urges unity among prohibitionists to nominate candidates and push for nationwide alcohol ban while detailing delegate rules and travel guidance.
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Prahthilan National
Columbuz
Gblo
Charles R Tunes
Hillone Committee
United States
Jawa
Oklahoma
Georgia
Alabama
Saveral
Prohibition Party
Memorial Hall
Cainmhus
Ohio
Asrlias C. Sivnimw
District of Columbia
Wales
Ruth Tanner
Fragmented OCR Note On Merger Elites And Safety Claims
An OCR fragment discusses Merger elites and the Pennavivania firste8s, claiming figures show total eliminations during a year. It asserts safety benefits for those previously involved, with garbled terms and unclear context.
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Weungsivania
West
Snese
West Eysten
Iindia
Isis
Ohio Votes For Direct Legislation Push
An Ohio Senate vote of 25 to 21 supports a proposed constitutional amendment for initiative and referendum, empowering the people to enact or reject laws, suspend laws, and refer measures to a statewide vote. The plan requires two-thirds approval at multiple stages and sets petition thresholds and timing for votes.
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Ohio Senate
House
Buckeye
Hiesikta
Ze House
General Assembly
Banker Morse Ships To Europe in Financial Probe
In New York, Charles W. Morse, organizer of the American Ice and Consolidated Stormship lines, faces court actions over debts owed to the National Bank of North America. Attachments seize Morse property, including his Fifth Avenue residence, as grand juries probe bank crises and related financial calamities. Morse has not been seen since prior days. officials say they know nothing about his location.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pittsboro
Fort Warner
Cleveland
Fort Wayne
Wuentinn
Amyur Hrsey
Lennon
Teoslus
Schertz
Trey
Ostice Fereed
Alaims
Port Wayne
Majur Husop
Magdate
National Bank of North America
Lersed
New York
Charles W. Morse
Dastom
Wome
Bath
Fis
Fifth Avenue
Chuckles
Hanna
National Bank Examiner
National Bank At
North America
Morse
Burone
New
Greait
Murse
Gelving
Hans
Arthir Bri
Moree
Wenight
Snowslide Kills Two At Crested Butte Mines
Snowslide today near the mine workings of the Created Hutte near Crested Butte, Colorado, hurled four men 1600 feet down a mountainside. two died at the scene and ten others escaped by climbing to higher ground, later found safe at the base.
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Crested Butte
Hutte ¢Nal
Bryan Talks to Financiers on Currency Elasticity
New York financier dinner hears William Jennings Bryan argue there is no need to extend bank note currency for emergencies. He urges government issue of US notes like greenbacks to be retired as money supply expands, with elastic control by the government and interest rate incentives.
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Cincinnati
Judson Harmon
Nashville
Tenn
Birmingham
Ala
New York
Harmon
William 4. Bryan
Feb
Bryan Spoxeh
Bryan
Brean
Lt T
Kil la
Amt
United States
Jude
Hotel Directors Statement On Scranton Lease Terms
Hotel directors release a statement to stockholders outlining the lease of Hotel Jeri M in Scranton, Pa to Dr. D Eenan for a term of fifty years at a total rental and additional expenditures for improvements. The document discusses mortgage bonds and provisions for rent adjustments over the thirty year period, detailing the lease and financing terms.
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Anchany Na
Cestozic
D.eenan
Jeri M
Scramton
Air Kooninggreex
Banda
First Lecture On Life Of Christ At Salvation Army Citadel
The first in a series of lectures on The Life of Christ is set for Friday at 8 o clock in the Salvation Army Citadel at 192 Washington Boulevard East. Major James Watking, commandant of the Tosal Wranch, will present an illustrated talk. Other lectures will follow on February 14 and 21.
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Christ
Salvation Army
Waslington Boulevard
Bayi James Watking
Tosal Wranch
Army
Declares War On Uncle Joe in House Reform Fight
Wisconsin Republican Nelson accuses the speaker of overreaching power in the House. He says the speaker tramples minority rights and dominates proceedings, dismissing personalities to argue for principles and reform. The attack centers on parliamentary control and its impact on legislation.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Nelson
Wisconsin
Née
Tan
Una
Funeral Procession for King Carlos and Prince Luiz in Lisbon
Report describes a grand royal funeral cortege through Lisbon for King Carlos and Crown Prince Luiz. It details procession order, carriages, military guards, religious rites at San Vincente de Fora, and interment in the Braganza pantheon with royal and state honors.
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Oneza
Iil
Manuel
San Vincente de Fora
Elesels
Udeamaunird
Oparte
Va Wuard
Boner
Ceriog
Don Car
Los
Lutz
San Vincents de Sort
House of
Carlos
Luiz
Pantheon
Wer
Lisbon
Revolutionary Movement Ends in Portugal Prediction
Lisbon corresp from Daily Mail predicts a breakdown of a revolutionary plot in Portugal. The group is described as compact with few supporters outside Lisbon and Oporto, while the country longs for quiet. The scheme was staged by Butcca and four associates at a small residence, driven more by personal grudges than political motive, with no ties to the republican party.
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London
Lisbon
Daily Mail
Portugal
Operte
Butcca
Republican Party
Street lights fail as storm hits city services
Weather conditions last night disrupted the local light department causing widespread outages. Almost every street light circuit were off at some time during the night and many drivers reported dangerous water on roads. Homeward travelers faced darkness and difficulty seeing pools of water.
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Reiwax
Iocal Trace Lion Company
Ovary Street
Folk Seeks United States Senate Seat in Missouri
Gov Folk of Missouri announces his candidacy for the United States Senate to succeed F W J Stone. He will begin his campaign with a speech in early February. Folk says he will serve the party and voters, seeks to continue in public office only if desired, and shows little interest in the gubernatorial nomination.
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Gov. Folk
Missouri
United States
Folk
W. J. Stone
Slips and Falls Impact Ducks in Unclear Incident
Report notes numerous slips or slippery areas and several ducklings involved. No serious injuries reported thus far, with no confirmed injuries among people. The context suggests ongoing caution for paths and potential hazards.
TWO, TWO MATRIMONY FOR A RETIRED COPPER
Retired copper Mr. B. E. Crist sent a note to former colleagues announcing his engagement and intention to marry a charming woman. The missive referenced a wartime war banner and contained the phrase two two indicating his forthcoming nuptials. Crist had a long police career and recently resigned due to night work strain.
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B. E. Crist
Anox
Eholéa
War & Note
Crist
Mars
Trinity Church Men's Club Elects Five Officers
The Trinity Church men's club reported the election of five officers including President William C. Genke and Vice President Dr J Vy Auténralth, with details of recent entertainments and activities noted by the club secretary.
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Trinity Church
Trinity
Larmil Wheeler Capt. BF Keynote Mentioned
Fragmentary OCR lists names including Larmil Wheeler and Capt Captain BF Kemmett with stray initials and quotation marks, suggesting a clipped caption or byline from a wartime or official report. No clear events or actions are readable to confirm a full news item.
Local Notes From LEO and Fort Wayne District
Fort Wayne schedule notes and local life items include Dr. Smith seeking a district post, butcher Clarence Buckingham starting a new week, Ada Ful of Cedarville dealing with illness at work, and William Staviel and Frances Semererle assisting a hardware firm in inventory efforts. Mrs. George Hollowater and her daughter visit relatives, while Mant Lenn Stuntz fights scarlet fever amid an evolving city outbreak with twenty plus cases reported.
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Leq
Fen
Fort Wayne
Lee
Adan Ful
Cedarville
Witille
Teenyerlag
ALY
Willian Staviel
Ugar Cedarville
Ia Pip
Frances Semererle
Hloptenstein Feros Hardware Company
Ariel
Airs
Antonin Romery
Jn Suvering Feym AM
Amy
Groat
Meorge Hollowater
Ture
Mant Lenn Stuntz
Montgomery Street
Tram
Thia City
Thern Huvtig
Tha Heath
Tan
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Bohne & Bro
Calhoun St
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette
Associated Press
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Journal-Gazette
East Malin Starit
Oo Wolk
Fort Wayne Journal
Fort i NE Gazette
Cannpn Sys Thare
Moe Turnt
Absolutte Gretator
Taéjana
Vicw
Fairbanks
Ant Charley Miller
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Court House
Charles W. Biller
Six Miler
Silane
Fagime
HGN
Visteduas Bed Heins Dart
Rqeyrighy Isd
Banker Morse
Europe
Fifth Avenue Mansion
Aldrich
Banke
Uncle Joe
Cannon
RY Goods Cy
Our
Jin Reynier & Fownes
Cestamers Fownes & Perrin
Walker & Reynist Fing
Regaler
Squetans Uivise
Rurode Dry Goods Co
Tary, Capt
Wkemnett
Larmil
Wheeler
Tren
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