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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1908

Page

6

Still Late Inquiries About Bond Talk In New York Meeting

Receiver Henry G. Paul and Attorney J M Barrett plan to meet bondholders committee in New York Monday afternoon as city gas dispute talks loom. Telegram says conference set for 2 o clock with Paul and Barrett traveling Sunday. Meanwhile federal court hearing on gas matter in Indianapolis is set for March 7.

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Navy Plans Vast Naval Display in San Francisco Bay

Washington Feb 28 Secretary Metcalf said a grand naval display will unfold when the battleship fleet reaches San Francisco mid April. Forty five American ships will occupy the bay from Mission to Hunters Point with battleships Ryans Squadron heavy cruisers and torpedo craft to be moored along the waterfront. Metcalf, a Californian, takes keen personal interest in every plan and detail.

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Military Auto Bursts Four Tires Near Marshalltown

A military automobile suffered a burst tire delaying an army convoy carrying a letter from General Grant in New York to Port Leavenworth. Ice and rough roads west of Cedar Rapids slowed the route across Iowa. The vehicle arrived in Marshalltown at 3 PM.

Marshalltown Low Grant New York Port Leavenworth Iowa Cedar Rapids Wretty Tavern

American gar bleeding across Illinois events brief

Fragmentary note reports Montague Roberts and a driver named Meh tan arriving in New York bile race area, with roads described as fair to good. uncertain context and incomplete names.

Illinois Mehtan New York Montague Roberts

Weather forecast for Washington and adjacent regions

Forecast for Saturday and Sunday calls for rain and snow across parts of the region. Expect colder temperatures on Sunday with snow or rain varying by location, including northern snow and southern rain. Lower Michigan to see snow in the south Saturday and snow by night in the north Sunday. Cold, cloudy conditions persist with no significant warmer spell expected.

Washington Timals Sprv Wrain Dn Ford Bayilay Lower Michigan

Miller Earns Favor in Columbia City for Governor Bid

Charles W. Suhns, seeking the Republican nomination for governor, spent the afternoon in Columbia City at the Clinton Hotel. A large turnout of party workers from the county attended a reception with promises of support. Miller, Mrs. Miller, and local delegates from South Whitley and Churhure joined in the event, reflecting strong local backing for the candidate.

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Leap Year Origins and the Mystery of February

The text explains why the civil year differs from the natural solar year and how Julius Caesar introduced leap years to fix the drift. It notes the solar year length, the 365 day base, and the need for a 366 day addition every fourth year to keep calendars aligned with the sun.

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Leap Year Origins and Notable Centuries Explained

A historical overview traces leap year origins from ancient time through Saint Patrick and Saint Bridget legends to legal enforcements in Scotland and France. It notes that centennial years divisible by four are leap years only when not ending in 00, with exceptions like 1700 and 1800. The piece recalls Rosinni’s miscounted leap birthdays and cites 1860 as a non-leap year.

Greg Tian St. Patrick Saint Bridget Saint Patrick Butler

Walter C Wagner Dies at Garrett

Walter C Wagner longtime Garrett resident and manager of the Warner Opera house died after two weeks of illness from heart and kidney trouble. He was 31 years old and married Berthe Reed in 1906. Funeral services set for Saturday at his home and later in Mansfield with Elks and Eagles members attending. His mother and sister survive, with many friends mourning the loss in this city.

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Monster cafe planned in New York

Plans for a large restaurant to be built on Seventh Avenue at Times Square, with three upper floors for a theater tent and two lower floors for offices. Construction to begin in spring. The building will be five stories high and stretch from Morty-pizet to Westy-second street.

New York Seventh Avenue Times Square

Bandits Take 3000 Dollars in St Cloud Robbery

In St Cloud earlier this month bandits stole about 3000 dollars from a local area. The incident occurred after an explosion that hampered police response and damaged property nearby. Police are reviewing the case and seeking suspects described as teenage offenders.

Tragic Baltimore Family Massacre and Suicide

A Baltimore woman identified as Mrs Spires killed three of her children, fatally wounded a fourth, and then died by suicide with carbolic acid. The surviving child remains alive but injured. The father, Mr Spires, discovered the scene and reported the chaotic aftermath. The tragedy occurred near Basiludar, with the mother’s death surrounded by a gruesome scene.

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Death of Mrs Isora Trevey

Mrs Isora Trevey dies after a stroke at age thirty eight. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text but indicate her passing occurred following a decline in health with nearby mentions of family names and locations.

Isora Trevey

Lagrange County’s GOP split over Miller and Gahan bid

In Lagrange Indiana on February 23 the Journal-Gazette notes a heated local GOP contest surrounding Charlie Miller’s gubernatorial bid. Factions from Elkhart and Lagrange clash over nominations for judge and prosecutor, with party managers in Goshen orchestrating behind the scenes moves. Some leaders support Miller, others fear backlash, as voters weigh past alliances and the Twelfth district’s leanings while preparing for tomorrow’s state convention.

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Greensfelder Undergoes Operation After Injury

Josias Greensfelder of Wort Warne Street underwent a successful operation at St Joseph's Hospital yesterday for an injury received in Bayhold. Dr Maurice Rosenthal performed the critical procedure, and recovery is reported favorable. Greensfelder long served as manager of the Wilde Prut House.

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Bradley for Senator Bradley for Senator

In Frankfort Kentucky on February 2 former Kentucky governor and Republican candidate William O Connell Bradley was elected United States senator to succeed James Ryle O Creary for a six year term starting March 1909. He won 64 votes after gains from four anti Beckham Democrats amid a scrambling cabinet room climax.

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Assessors receive Monday start in township work

Township assessors and County assessor Eegelman receive instructions from a formal session. Appointments and deputies for wards are named, with Fort Wayne and Wayne township appraisers listed and ready to begin duties on Monday.

Scott Eegelman Ar. Exgeman Nhew Alan Tay Secias Alt Ihm Warne Lowe Suip Stohn Cook Milton Weer Michael Sheeler Ruth Ward Tobn Miles Clay Duiytor Clay Duiytor Seventh Ward Dyard Piarkeb, Eight Ward--Wiliin Brey Rinth Theodore Thintondort Gust Stelhorn Warne Township Utilla Fort Wayne Charhkes Gratin Mott Wayne Ana Wayne Charles Thatstan Georgy W. Meroe Moses Sear Lou Wham Hiner Dehny Holmes Chang

Ohio Man Becomes IGWA College President

In Palmer College news, LeGrand Ta and O Hia Man Meads are noted among election chatter as the Prof Kerr of Tray, O. Tednny, and others discuss leadership, with a focus on new presidency arrangements at Palmer College.

MAMAN Kerr Tray Tednny Palmer Cule Joge LeGrand

No Ban on Theatres Saloons To Stay Closed, Says Mayor Hosey

A ministerial delegation urged Sunday saloon closures and theater bans. Mayor Hosey denied any permission to violate laws and said he would keep saloons closed on Sundays but take no action against playhouses. Clergy offered to aid enforcement while noting no specific law targets theaters.

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Dekalb County Moves Remonstrance to Force Saloon Closure

Dekalb County will be without a saloon after a remonstrance petition carried the last vote to ban alcohol. The Auburn Junction issue ends in a sunken ring of influence, with Ashley and nearby towns watching the outcome. Residents face travel to Auburn for drinks, as the remonstrance seeks to remove saloons from Dekalb and Waterlon areas. The proceedings were orderly, with both sides confident, and the fight may shift to nearby Strijbon entities.

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Death of Mrs Margaret Vandermy in Gorgtein

Mrs. Margaret Vandermy died at her home in Gorgtein on Pesday morning at age. She was born January 7, 2827 in Bavaria and came to America in 1837 with her parents. She lived in Illinois and had a large circle of friends and relatives. Survived by five children, siblings, and numerous grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 1 pm from the home, then to the local church for services.

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