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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1908

Page

6

New Yorks New State Library Building Planned in Albany

New York officials announce a grand state educational building in Albany to house a full library assembly hall and rooms for the regents of the state university museum and laboratory of natural history. The near capitol site measures about 9 by 600 feet on Washington Avenue. project cost around 8.6 million dollars with site at 400 thousand dollars. Palmer and Hornbostel of New York designed the plans by competition aiming for a beautiful stately structure.

New York State New State Library Albany Assembly Hall Regents of the State University Museum and Laboratory of Natural History Capitol Washington Avenue al Saint Lana Messrs Palmer and Hornbostel New York

Moran and Attell Fight to Draw in 25 Rounds

Owen Moran, England’s featherweight champion, drew 25 rounds with American champ Abe Attell at Colma Arena San Francisco. Moran pressed early and pressed late, bags of aggression and headlong rushes. Attell showed clever defense but landed few telling blows, with Moran’s sustained pressure and savage clipping in close rounds winning the crowd’s favor. Referee Jim Jeffries called the fight a draw after a tense last round. Overweight issue noted prior to the bout. Moran carried two ounces too much and forfeited $250 before a punch was thrown.

COLMA San Francisco Owen Moran Feathaight England Ake Attell America Boran Attell Atte Moerea Moran Tolend Jeft Elasé Zongrang-Tor Volasé Big Jim Jeffries Jeffries Page & Calumn

Fort Wayne hardware firm opens new Pearl Street building

The firm Afose tan Waynelle & Co welcomed hundreds of Fort Wayne residents to its new Pearl Street location. The two day reception showcased heavy hardware and mechanic supplies, with staff guiding guests through the four story stockroom and offices.

Fort! Wayne Afosetan, Waynelle & Co Iran Pearl Street Fort Wayne W. EE. Mossman E. F. Yarnelle B. Paul Mossman Ralph Yarnelle F. Yarnellé I the Fly Yarnelle Coombs & Co Mercentiie Coombs' & Co

Seaboard Air Line receivership filing referred to judge

Richmond reports that Seaboard Air Line lawyers filed for receivership with a federal judge. Judge Waddell referred the filing to Judge Pritchard, who was en route from Asheville to Asheville to hear counsel. A decision on the petition is expected tonight as the judge arrives late. In Danville and Gadsten, a local furnace receiver was appointed for Guinn Furnace Company amid $6,000 to $7,000 in claims, with New York bondholders to be consulted before any bankruptcy petition.

Richmond Seaboard Air Line Danville Pritchard Tudge Waddell Townight Ashevill N.C Air Line Railroad Company Gadspen Alt Jon PF Lay Ws Weay Guinn Furnace Company New York

Mrs Christina L Gebert Bead at 51

Mrs Christina L Gebert Bead died at her Allen county home at 102 Rivermet Avenue on Wednesday afternoon at age 51 from complications of pneumonia. Born Emma Burkholder in Dayton Ohio she moved to Allen County at age two. Survived by husband Chadian L Gebert and children Joseph David Karen Minnie Pearl Jennie and Annie. One son Bert Gebert in Traymore Iowa. Six sisters and two brothers also surviving. Funeral at residence Friday morning with interment at Gold Willows New Haven.

Chriesinn Lo Gebers Allen County Rivermet Avenue Emma Burkyhelder Dayton Jeanne Birs- Darié Durkholter Chadian L. Gebert Joseph David Karen Gebert Minnie Pearl Jennie Gibart Ajlee Eby St. Joe Township Bert Gibert Traymore Iowa J. Andrews Pring 8. Pettit Hell LaDow John Henry Burkholder Gold Wellows New Haven

Fatal fight in Vancouver involving Japanese residents

Fireman Allison and two fellow firefighters were badly wounded in an attack in the Japanese quarter. The incident left one girl severely injured as a large mob confronted the fire crew. Police are investigating the violent assault and its presumed motives.

Ncouver L—amler von Allison Mikada Ely

Czarina alarmingly ill amid pregnancy concerns

In St Petersburg reports say Empress Alexandra is gravely ill after a long illness and weight loss with possible childbirth. A weakened state raises concern about the czarina’s condition and the general health of the imperial household during this period.

ST. Petersburg Janis T Alexendria Ler Fuijeste

Rioting In Indiana As Mob Attacks Street Cars

Five persons were injured and two priests taunted with stamps and missiles when outsiders opposed strike breakers led to a riot. Cars were stopped, lines cut, and men manning them driven off by the mob as rocks and missiles flew. Mayor Guthrie appealed to Governor Hanly for state troops after police proved unable to quell the disturbance. Colonel Stith was appointed to assess the situation as deputies were sworn in sparingly. The clash arose from a union sympathy rally and the company’s plan to use imported strike breakers to run cars. Continued on Page 3.

Indiana Union Truc Guthrie Hanly Tracps Téply Col Harry B. Stith Staftucd Perdieu van Benbowo

Fort Wayne Journal circulation and gazette publishers record

The document lists December circulation figures and a sworn statement for the Fort Wayne Journal and Gazette printing partners. Notary Oscar Follingham certifies the signature of M A Moynihan, with the commission expiring in 1810.

Fort Wayne Journal Iouahaly “Gazette M.A. Moynihan Oscar Co. Forllingih Fort Wayne Ag Etn Sdveree Corvege Wea Thes Waste Ze Sree Tyne Aa Setertes Sipes Becomaar A

Mystery in Shooting on Berry Street Leaves Man Wounded

William Howard of 1916 Ewing Street was shot in the head by an unknown assailant while walking with his wife after midnight Tuesday on Berry Street near Webster. The 22 caliber bullet lodged near the right ear but did not penetrate the brain. he walked to police headquarters and was treated by Dr. M. Te Schick. The shot appeared to originate from the north side of Berry Street, with no witnesses seen.

Pollent Williiam Howard Ewing Street Howard Tanner Academy Elektron Berry Street Webster Street Mr. Howard M. Te Schick K Hick

Sister of Miss Bessie Hassler Dead

Mrs Mars E Rowves sister of ins Beate Hassler stelatrainer at we Packard Organ factory of this city. And at her home In Gaynand Rapids on Tuesday evening after a lingering illness. Ales Hassler left for the bedside of her sister on Christmas day, when she received word That her Wife was despaired of but death did not come until Tuesday. The remains were taken to Fonia Mich the former home of Mrs Reyes, and will be interred Beside her husband, who died in several years ps9.

Mars E. Rowves Ins Beate H. Hassler Packard Organ Factory Gaynand Rapids Ales Hassler Fonia Mich Reyes

Weather Forecast Summary for January First

The Weather Bureau provides a forecast for Thursday and Friday across regions including central and southern portions. Expect colder conditions in Tacane Pair Whursday area with generally fair skies in Illinois and lower Michigan.

Washington Whursday Owlder Central Nouth Illinois Lower Michigan

Indiana County Shifts Power as Democrats Seize County Posts

In Vigo County and Montgomery County Indiana, four Republican county officers lose to Democrats. Treasurer Frank Ray is replaced by James K. Bolton, Auditor Jerome Oquetta by N. G. Wallace, Recorder MT. Good man by Frank Heerman, and County Commissioner Jerry Blockson by T Jones. The Democratic gains alter the county commission majority and fill appointive offices previously held by Republicans. Judge Jump, a Democrat, named county attorney. Republicans appoint Bogert as junior counsel. In Crawfordsville, four Democrats succeed four Republicans in Montgomery County offices, first time in years the courthouse shows more Democrats than Republicans. New treasurer Baal T. Merrell and Bennett Engle replace Glover and others. George Otterman becomes county commissioner. The retiring officials are honored with chairs as keys are handed over.

Ind Ian Frank Ray James K. Bolton Jerome Oquetta N. G. Wallace MT. Goodman Frank Heerman Jerry Blockson T Jones Board of County Commissioners Republicians Judge Jump Crawfordsville San Montgomery County Court House Baal T. Merrell John M. Glover Bennett ‘B. Engle Benjamin Man Sebuah George Otterman Joshua Saidla Ag Ehaire

Presidential New Year Reception At White House

President Roosevelt greeted a large New Year’s throng at the White House with Mrs Roosevelt and Cabinet members present. The scene featured formal diplomatic lines, festive costumes, and cordiality, drawing interest from political aspirants and the public.

Roosevelt Fairbanks Washington White House

William J Bryan Tops Speakers With High Box Office Seas

William J Bryan, renowned orator, reportedly earned over 200 dollars per appearance in 1907 with total gross receipts surpassing 400 dollars per lecture. He advocates contracts through the lecture bureau, prefers collective management for profits, and recently drew a Seattle audience of about 8 000.

William Jeymings Bryan Bryan Lyeewmny Vreau Mr. Bean Pat Chautauquar Schaghe Tye Bryan Uges Seattle

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Abe Attell Jim Jeffries É'hhough Atel Mussman, Yarnelle & Compan Owen Aloran Muncie Ee Air Line Salabahia Alabama Christina L. Gebert Bead Vancouver Czarina William Howard Bessie Hassler Grand Rapids Mary Democrats Kosciuske County Gibraltar Vigo County Clark County Jay Indiana Montgomery Walt House Gay Ures Bers William J. Bryan William Jennings Bryan
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