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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1908

Page

6

Thaw Trial Surprises Continue As Evelyn Testifies

In New York on January 17 Evelyn Thaw and Mrs. William Thaw spoke on the witness stand as the Thaw case neared a new phase. Judge Dowling scheduled further proceedings for Monday while Jerome pressed objections and the court balanced open hearing rights with courtroom decorum. The defense objected to prior conversations cited by Evelyn and the proceedings stirred broad public interest amid safety concerns for witnesses and reporters.

York Celgia Evelyn Thaw William Thaw Mather Jerome Ima Littleton Dowling Carll Evelyn Thaw Justion Dowling Alapute Tras Herane Laitieran

Taft Victory Dominates Ohio Delegates and Primaries Call

Ohio counties council a Republican state convention plan with 391 of 15,000 delegates pledged, Cuyahoga joins Whig bloc on 63 votes. counties to vote on primary calls while not binding on Taft endorsement. Fort Wayne Printing reports 92,000 in yearly business and net 1744 percent profit, board approves dividend and new equipment investment.

Holumg Jeri Atty Ag Ohio Eaning Cuyahoga Narrey Pomiker Taft Duis Fort Wayne Printing Company John Wilding Priementa Tosyegbletae Lysdad Pratt Olf Ensul W. FP. Graeter Lis Watling

Aged Men Enter Matrimonial Ranks Report

Report to IMAANApolls yesterday morn ing and the eryore shower that durin Cetoter, Navyermitar and Praember there were 4S parriages in Allen county. Of his number ere were tree oun Over Regenty years of Ae Wea entered whe matrimonial rants. Foby graania wereiderntenty rears of aze wid bwenky-elent bihlest istween tent and taint rear. LTT Brooms and 142 bihles, between Shiely and forte ears, forty nine gens wd cncotraix hres, between Cores and ty yeara. Eight sroomm aml seven brides, between fffy and sixty yeara, seven groome ani Four Welies, sid be ween seventy and eighty years, there ere three grooms. Of the total auayr yr Af couples married sine was in pred. and all excessive were American born.

Blm van Lyskirley

Resignation Shocks City as Officers Shake Up April

In a surprising turn, city officials pivot as multiple leaders face reassignment. The ROCETION area sees unrest and the resignation of Tom MeeHT sparks a broader shake up. April brings potential new appointments and ongoing investigations.

Tom MA Latis

Second Smallpox Case Reported at County Infirmary

A second smallpox case was found at the county infirmary within two weeks, inmate Mrs. Rosena Thompson identified as ill. Health officers plan strict quarantine and universal inmate examinations for four weeks amid concerns over spread. A nearby report notes a separate political rally at Carnegie Hall pushing civil rights and equal opportunity messaging.

County Efieram Ana Dru. E. Brown

Weather forecast headline garbled locals read daily

A garbled weather item mentions January and forecast details but readable facts are limited. No clear location, times, or conditions emerge beyond the implied general forecast context.

Chicago Fire Destroys Five-Story Market Building

A blaze in a six story market building at Market Street 14 to 29 destroyed property valued above 750000. Fire alarm drew crowds as flames spread to adjacent structures. several workers were injured and firemen were struck by a streetcar while fighting the blaze. Company stock and assets suffered heavy losses, with firm executives noting ignition started in a storeroom and stock worth around 740000 burned.

Chicago Wan Siory McNed & Higgins Whalesale Gnisis New York Bremén Charles Mexell Arelyed

Editor George Cochrane Dead in Minneapolis

Minneapolis dispatch reports editor George Cochrane longtime military writer and staffer at the Journal died at his home after a brief illness. He served as editor at the Expressville Gazette and earlier led editorial desk duties for the Wayne County Gazette.

Minneapolis George] Woenrsna Ag de Minnexpulls Jhuran Fopisville Tonrler-Dournal Wile 2 Cochrane

China orders quick firing guns in Paris bulletin

Paris report states China placed an urgent order for quick firing guns in Paris. It is unclear whether the purchase stems from tensions with Japan or internal troubles within China. The bulletin notes no further details on buyers, quantities, or timelines.

Paris China Japan

Farmer Burns Grabs Two Falls From Indian in Quick Match

In a brisk bout, Farmer Burns pins his opponent twice, dropping Indian early and sealing the win. The crowd at the local arena witnessed a decisive performance as Burns controlled the pace and secured the two falls.

Farmer Burns

Fort Wayne barber Die. John Mettler long life ends

John Mettler a pioneer Fort Wayne barber born December 24 1867 spent nearly all his life here except a few years with the family in Sioux City Iowa. He was a St Peters Catholic Church member and affiliated with the Barbers Union. Survived by brothers Peter and Simeon and sisters Mrs Freirs and Miss Wate Mettler. funeral at 8 60 am from his residence and St Levers Catholic Church arrived.

Johm Dietler Wayne Aled Shureiy Berets Mra Fantn Mettler Fort Wayne Biden Sioux City Iowa Port Wayne St. Peters Catholic Church St. Peters Catholic Church and Wee Also Affiliat Itty Sistpcat Barbers’ Union Ile Peter Mettler Snd Mllowing Sistaden Simeon Freirs Daniel Gein Stiss Wate Metter Plack Teesdar Odideke SL Levers Catholic Church

Woman Who Shot at Lawyer Released

Chicago on January 17 reports that Thomas Menheite, who fired a revolver at lawyer R. Ramal, one of John R. Walel's attorneys in a federal miltiog case, was released from confinement due to lack of evidence or other legal reason.

Chicago Mta Thomas Menheite R. Ramil John R. Walel

American Insurance Company Goes Under in Boston

A distressed insurance firm in Boston sinks under heavy losses from Chicago and Baltimore actions. The company falls to a receiver as financial strain spreads to cities including Rose, Chicago and Baltimore amid mounting claims and unsettled policies.

American Insurance Company Boston! Dan America Insuemyce Company Beaton Fir Sears Rose Chiiego Baltimore Anton

Sovereign Bank of Canada Reorganization Reported

Toronto reports the Sovereign Bank of Canada with seventy eight branches across provinces enters liquidation. The bank, capitalized at 5,400,000 after prior 1905 increase, faces asset losses tied to German bank failures and a reorganization with deposits falling by 2,000,000. Vatican health notes reveal Pope Pius XII suffering gout but convalescing.

Sovereign Bank Toronto Ont Jah Sovereign Bank of Canada Bank Sevejly Cntaris Cuebee Anit Ce Morthwest Maritime Rengiees He Bavernign Bank Qi Taronto Tsus Dresdner

Mr Shell Buys Furniture Leading Local Trade

Clarence Sazil of the Pape Furniture company is home from Chicago and Grand Rapids where he made extensive purchases for his house from the 1808 exhibits. The Bays believe Turntura prices will become more attractive to buyers though Shell is blessed with trade presents.

Clarence Sazil Sianscsn Pape Furniture Company Chicago Grand Rapids Mike Turntura Shell

Gleaners Headquarters Relocated to Detroit

Detroit Mich Jan 1 nounced ere tordity orite organization that the Dientist meetng the Society of Gleane Hed tas fiana Lilmeis and Towa theseindas St Toledo voted to remove no ges ture from Calta Mich to Densit and appropriated 5000 to erect ec pulldh ere ng

Detroit Mich Society of Gleane Fiana Lilmeis Towa Theseindas Toledo Calta Mich Densit

Audubon Society Holds Interesting Meeting

The Audubon Society held a meeting at the public library last night discussing bird names and behaviors. Speakers cited the National Audubon Society’s work, with lectures by Edlttt Zooleon, Dlacy EB Johnson, Alise Stumph, and Dr. C. A. Starkbrigge, while Stockbridge warned of thrashing by pranksters. attendance exceeded previous events.

Alles Counts Audobon Society Mss Edlttt Zooleon Mies Johnson Henry G. Myler Bird Smit Alise Stumph Drs. c. A. Starkbrigge Stockbridge

Democratic race and Steuben county names dominate local notes

A fragmented OCR reads like a political broadcast with mentions of Angate Eevaldo, Conerass, and Steuben county, referencing democratic processes, voters, and upcoming events. The garbled text suggests district politics, elections, and local figures shaping the November landscape amid campaign chatter and civic actions.

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