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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1908

Page

6

Thaw Story Tells of Peculiar Conduct and Bridge Whist

The Thaw case unfolds with testimony on insanity, nervous fits, and odd behavior. Witnesses recount Alfred Lee Thaw’s family taint, his whist club acts, and a package of cigarettes found before the tragedy.

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Explorer sails for Jugland on a bold zoological expedition

New York January 13. George A Derser, curator at Chicago Field Museum, sails today on the Lusitania to Jugland. He leads one of the most scientific expeditions ever undertaken seeking to study little known tribes and peoples in unknown Asia and Africa. The Chicago museum plans grand exhibitions to showcase new specimens gathered. Dr Lanter, of the Lutitia family, departs January 7 for three years abroad accompanying the expedition.

New York Gtorme A. Derser Department of Mataropaingy Fields Museum of Naunral Chieags Lusitania Rmithy Inguley Chicago Mr. Dorses Laaioe Uolutitta Lams Dr. Lanter Winediv Torser

Suppressed Letter Sparks Indiana Twelfth District Row

The article reports that the Indiana Twelfth district Republican convention failed to pass resolutions endorsing Charles W. Fairbanks. It says editors suppressed Judge Taylor's letter about the incident, while other districts did endorse Fairbanks. Local reporters noted evasive replies and a broader state effort to conceal the controversy, with mixed views among GOP figures and allies.

Inderse Fairbanks Fairbanks Judge journal-Gazette Indianapolis News Fort Wayne Ind Charles W. Fairbanks Chicago

Thirteenth District Convention Called

The Republican committee has sent in the call for the Thirteenth district convention. It will be held Tuesday April 4 at 7 PM in the theater room. Delegates and alternates from the district will attend to nominate candidates and elect delegates to the state Republican convention.

KRNOX Johne Manreman Elalemnad Republisin Tuessay Ign Ruts Ilenal Electon Diatrict Alternatas Routite Pasonal Republican Coriventen

MESSENGERS OF FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN ROOSEVELT AND BRAZIL

A diplomatic exchange between President Roosevelt and President Penna of Brazil reports mutual praise for the arrival and reception of the American naval fleet at Rio de Janeiro. Roosevelt thanks Penna for Brazilian hospitality, stressing friendship and the ships as symbols of peace and cooperation between the two republics.

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Airship Contracts Bids From Washington Builders

The War Department opened bids from airship builders in Washington with Strobel Toledo bidder at 78,000 and Willan Reiserchaid offering 39,000 to complete balloons. Harry Schuller asks 25,000, R B Myvers 9,996, E W Creeley 312,500, John Rarity proposes a 20 mph ship for 0,000 to 15,000 and a 40 mph ship for 25,000 to 60,000. A government exhibition and tests in Washington will precede contract awards.

Washington Charles Strbel Toledo War Department Mr. Strobel Willan Reiserchaid Harry Schuller R. B. Myvers E.W. Creeey John Airahij

Monroeville Boy Hospitalized for Leg Injury

A Monroeville lad, Darht Laws, was brought to the city yesterday and admitted to Lutheran Hospital with a broken leg. Doctors fear amputation may be necessary, though a final decision will not be made until today.

Laws Darht Monroeville Tacily Lutheran

Indiana Pumber Men Hold Convention Report

In Indianapolis Indiana the Indiana Retail Lumber Dealers Association opened its statewide meeting with a banquet for about 490 attendees and a theater party for the wives and daughters of the firm men. The event marks a major gathering of industry professionals in the state.

Indiana Indianapolis Ind Indiana Retail Lumber Dealeye Association

Weather forecast from Washington and surrounding regions

The readable forecast warns of colder weather through Thursday with strong northwest winds. It notes a mix of fair conditions late in the week, with potential warm or cold snaps and rough seas in the northeast.

Washington Tin Gartians Michlsane-Saeay

Lincoln Life Insurance a Record Year For Fort Wayne Firm

Fort Wayne residents celebrate a strong year for National Life, reporting over $600,000 in new business, $8,000 in death claims, and higher surplus. The annual meeting re-elected old directors and named new officers while noting robust growth and financial strength.

Lnsurinte Araud Fort Warnes Hee Libsom National Live Arthur Mall Incom National Life Fort Warne Rasehtsen Ain Fy Reade Huhert Boerghot Myis Bo Cooley Tir Potem F A. Bugilsh Wester Artic Po J. MeeDeneh Poor Latien Tabert Milard B. Paw Harry B. Now DR. Ninde Moree Poa Randall Roexni I K. Saltford Simon of Seas Vonaman Pb Winnerman Dean R Fle Mt. Myrna Alae Agues Simon J. Straus B. Paul Masses Beerélaty Wale Howell C Renthiy Secritary

Jackson for Party Alone Sets Democratic Stand

Indiana Democrats receive a formal statement from IS S Jackson, newly named state party chairman, pledging loyalty to the party over faction. He vows to resist control by any individual or group, promises harmony to win, and invites all Democrats to support principles and candidates at party headquarters. Signed in Greenfield, Indiana.

Aackson Democratic Party Democrats Indiana Democratic State Committee Democrata Wil Tov Towitl Pee Veto Greenfield Ind Din Bryan William Jennings Brian Ir Enthisiastia Perconel IS. S. Jackson Democratic Comnitter

End Comes for Mrs Bowen After Gas Poisoning

Mrs Bowen 55 died at home after inhaling fumes from gas one week after she was found unconscious. Doctors Wherry and assistants failed to save her as the gas damaged her heart. Survived by brother James Jones of Dayton sister Celestina Bowens of Cleveland and brother William Nones of Kentucky. She was born in Philadelphia and had lived in Fort Wayne thirty years. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Tsahieli Bowen Barr Udi Fort Wayne Bris WP. Whery Mary Whery Wherry William (. Nones Kentucky Philadelphia Marriaze George R. Bowen Mers. Bowen First Presbyterian

Great Steel Plants Planned for Irondale Texas

A Dallas report states a deal closed transferring holidays of the Star Crescent Irony company of Rusk Texas to W. Hague and associates. They plan a Great Steel plant in Me Te building and invest to raise and improve the capacity to produce rails and steel for railroads. The project includes machinery to manufacture fire rail for railroads and extend routes through Texas into Louisiana. The initiative has strong local backing with plans to build, finance, and expand in east Texas.

Epecal JonrmabGagel Dallas Tex Othe Star Cravcent Irony Company Rusk Inga W. d. Hague Alla Eastern Canine Its Hague Sali Fastinn East Texas Entitus Rere Railronda Union Central Nacogdaches Louisiana Aesoptte Jean Riate

Deaths Miller. Miller dies in city. spouse and family named

An obituary notes Miller death with surviving wife and several children. Ceremonies planned at a local firm and home, with family members listed, including Sharir Abie and Tamil Meer. Service details appear at the family roots location, with business ties to Schons & Co.

Miller Merning Sharir Abie Schons & Co

Death of Mrs Komp After Long Illness

Daniel Komp reports by telegram that his wife Mrs rank Komp died Tuesday after two years of poor health. She was forty five, survived by husband Daniel, sisters-in-law Mrs Cleo Komp and Mrs Macy Bir, and other family. The obituary notes a prior belief of possible recovery.

Daniel Komp Artis Frank Komp Saugatuck Atteb Rank Komp Komp Curoing Cleo Iss Deniel Eon Parnas Grant Rapti Macy Bir Feil

Warsaw man commits suicide at Goshen

Local report records the death of Charles Je Tenger, a severely ailing Warsaw man, who took an overdose of medicine in what authorities describe as a deliberate suicide. His widow states the husband’s death, while tragic, is not clearly accidental per family statements.

Williamsen Pairkabks Pleker Hetler Charles Je Tenger Warn ‘Wlernters Fayly Agserta

Beveridge Tariff Revision Bill Discussion Summary

The Beveridge bill from Indiana proposes a commission to study tariff law revisions and evaluate production costs and raw materials. It aims to investigate methods of measurement, pricing, and enforcement while outlining potential impacts on American industry and consumer prices.

Beveridge Indiana Far & Com

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