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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1908

Page

7

Racing over snow cars in heavy drift conditions

Reports from Ontario and Indiana chronicled a New York Paris auto race amid snow drifts. Roberts in the Thomas Ayer led from Toledo toward Chicago as other rivals pursued, enduring perilous roads and near ditch outs while weather and mileage tested endurance.

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Boy Runs From Threatened Whipping in Bluffton

Lorter Johnson, a fourteen year old boy from Pee Allen town, fled to escape a threatened whipping. He ran from his home Tuesday night, reaching Broffton parish in a frightened condition before returning home later.

Journal-Gazette Bluffton Ind Lorter Johnson Hay Pee Allen Chuntz

Weather forecast for Indiana and Mindis-balr region

Weather summary from February 19 forecast notes generally fair with precipitation expected earlier in the week. Weather pages predict rain or mixed precipitation later Thursday, with fair conditions Friday and wind increases across the region.

Exen Calter Pridex Indiana Mindis Joder Mipkisan

Well Known Priest Dead in Fort Wayne Diocese

Special to the Townal gazetind Lafayette Feb 19 Father Guendling, a renowned clergyman and chancellor in the Fort Wayne Diocese, died at St Joseph’s Orphan asylum after a heart illness. He served as secretary to Bishop Rademacher, led St Joseph’s Orphanage, and was noted for scholarship, eloquence, and generous care for the needy. His death follows a sequence of fainting spells and heart trouble, with his brother and physicians assisting during the final days.

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Heavy sentence for Chicago kidnapers in Chigas

In Chigas, February 14, William Tones also known as Willis Blurnetuum and his wife Aleena Jones were found guilty of kidnapping Titian Well and Welneyeare pit girl from her home last December. Judge Kursten sentenced Tones to thirty years and his wife to twenty-five years in the penitentiary.

Chicasu William Tones Wiilare AleIna Jones Tourid Bullis Kursten Titian Well Chivasa Sears

Improving His Ranch of Texas Land

A fragment from a Texas land article notes extensive improvements and cattle operations within ten miles of Ge Latad. The piece mentions plans for practical development and ranch facilities advancing through March.

Texas

Pantheon Exhibit in Lisbon Shows Royal Tombs

A photograph of the Pantheon in Lisbon highlights the royal tombs at the King’s Monastery. It depicts kings and queens with jeweled coronets and crowns above their caskets, including Luis VII and the murdered Carolus. The center tomb is said to honor the utr King Carton.

Lisbon Queena Et Bt Vincent Capity Portugal Kiog Garios Onne Manarth Hie Luis Utr Carton Carloe

Snowbound Racers and Snowbound Trains Create Delays

Special to the Journal- Gazette describes a convoy of farmers helping a stranded car reach Kendallville as heavy snow and drifts hindered travel. Across Michigan and Nebraska trains and electric lines suffered widespread delays with many lines entirely blocked.

Journal-azette Kendaldville Ind Thomas Monterey Roberts Gom Kendallville Ferther Delfts Bengallville de Zances Payliene

Battle with Blizzarqs Chronicle Hazy Report From Front

An Associated Press note from Kendal tvigle around Kendallyie with vague details on a battle with Blizzarqs. The fragment cites locations between Kendallyie and Coluins about seven miles east of knee and hints at continuation on Page 6 Column 5.

Associated Press Kendaltvigle Kendallyie Coluins Knee New York

TRAINS TRAPPED BY SNOW DRIFTS IN ILLINOIS

Two passenger trains stalled by snow drifts stretch 16 to 18 miles south of Proba Illinois. The Big Four line due at 7 30 this morning lies near Lastie with heavy snow in a drift bank and wind piling drifts ahead. Crews search both directions as the Chicao Peoria St Louis train is blocked by foot drifts near Manila.

Pettia St Doris Lastie Tre Peoria St. Louis Manilaa Fn Tnd UW Celenis

Heavy Snowfall Delays Traffic Across City Streets

A violent snowstorm blanketed the area with eight inches at the downtown level piling drifts of several feet. Cars trains and pedestrians faced severe disruption as streets and tracks became nearly impassable. Transit adapted with shovels and packed sidewalks while drifted lanes hindered travel and loading. The Weather Bureau warned of continued cold with diminishing danger, as officials prepared for ongoing cleanup efforts.

WarAlag Weather Werd Smith Columbus Callman

Gas Case Developments in Indianapolis Hearings On Delay

Major Rosey and city officials travel to Indianapolis as Barrett seeks a continuance in the federal gas case. City Attorney Colerick, Mayor Aneey, and Works Board members weigh arguments to avoid delays while Barret and company argue for settlement and action from Judge Anderson.

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Fleet at Callao Today Celebrates Washington Birthday Visit

The American fleet arrives off Callao with Saghin and Conneticut ships. Rear Admiral Evans and officers receive a warm Peruvian welcome as city closes shops for Washington's Birthday. A public reception awaits at a colonial site on Friday afternoon amid festivities in Lima.

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Selling Prison Made Binder Twine to Trade

Indianapolis grows heated over binder twine policy after Governor Hanly addresses the Indians Retail Hardware association. Debate centers on state supplying twine to consumers to cut dealers out, with plans for a traveling representative to push the project before sealers and association members.

Indianapolis Ind The Indians Retail Hardware Association Denison Wanly Hanly Association

Charles A Rollins of Monroeville Dead

Charles A Rollins of Monroeville dies after long residence. Born Lowell Massachusetts in 1884 he served three years in Ohio regiment before settling in Monroeville. Cause cited as blood poisoning from a rusty nail and resulting amputation. Survived by widow Leyw Rk and two daughters Mrs Wiright and Mrs George Inland.

Journal-Gageres Monroeville Ind Charles Lowell Mass Ohio Mir Rollins RS Wiright George Inland Montpavntin

People'S Supply Company elects officers

The article records the annual meeting of the People'S Supply Company electing officers and naming directors including LS Mergeh Sinul Werlk Te Marlies LL OW Sratta Ms. Both Tara V met 1 Teal Lewasini Wil Teles. The report lists various nominees and notes upcoming plans for management.

Marlies

Seven physicians aid stricken district cut off by winter flood

In Vincennes Indiana on February 19 the blizzard trapped aid workers in Hell's Neck. Seven physicians volunteered to reach the flood stricken district by boat after roads and telegraph lines failed. Widespread hardship affected residents as rivers rose, cut communications, and left doctors unable to return.

Hazdrton Ind Hett Enoz Vineenhed Vincennes Royal Vincennes Drs. Fairnurss Marie, McDowell Scelt' Beard Cauley Schmadel

Flood Refugees Ploge To Evansville Floods Dampen River Town

Flood refugees arrive in Evansville by steamboat amid frigid winds as river levels rise. The flood area covers miles of Mop ed county with fresh waves hourly, the river up fourteen inches in twenty four hours.

Evansville

Blizzard Exposes Homeless Suffering in Prouchen, Indiana

Severe blizzard hits Prouchen Indiana on February 19 trapping and exhausting homeless residents in Pataka and Wabash river bottoms. Town trustees face dwindling supplies as floodwaters rise and relief plans strain under the crisis.

Proucheton Ind Grasn Seers Che Tam— Perarnro Pataka Wabasa Rama

Grand Rapids Trains Stranded by Night Drifts

February 19 in Grand Rapids Mich a snowdrift stopped service on the Grand Rapids Venison interurban line. One pair of tracks was blocked overnight with cars and fifteen passengers from Muskegon bound for Ioskeron toasting spared at Hartley after drifting snow. The Grand Rapids and Tallman passenger car from the south, halted all night near Morteitt, reached Leploy today.

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Weather chaos and rail delays grip the region

A fierce winter storm tightens its grip as freezing winds sweep the area. Rail traffic slows with delays noted as cars struggle against snow and ice. Local officials urge caution and monitor road conditions for stranded motorists and service disruptions.

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