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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
8
An advertisement extols Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a safe purifying aid for stomach bowels and complexion. It touts charcoal's absorbent properties, breath freshening effect, and claims doctors endorse the product. Includes offer to send a trial package from T. A. Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
The brief item notes a page one tease about the end of the thaw case with custody details tied to a statement by Mr. Littleton. It hints at an upcoming supply due tomorrow or Friday and references court or legal proceedings without graphic detail.
The trial resumes as Barry Thaw's will and a codicil are debated. Miss Pierce identifies papers while Jerome objects. Anthony Comstock testifies about Thaw communications seeking funds and investigators for alleged abuses connected to Stanford White. Mrs Thaw and Harry Thaw's schoolteacher recount his early nervous condition and persistent unrest.
An advertisement touts Dr Howard's Specific as a pleasant and easy remedy for constipation and dyspepsia. It claims a month’s supply at a half price offer with a 34 cent bottle, backed by drugstore guarantees to refund if not effective, and lists numerous symptoms it supposedly cures.
A crowded Brescias department store cafe in New York was the scene of a sensational shooting during lunch. A young woman entered, shot advertising solicitor Frank Brady, killing him instantly, then shot herself three times. She was hospitalized with serious wounds. police suspect Miss May R. Clark of the city as the shooter.
The Swearland Farmers Institute will be held at the Methodist church with a program of unusual interest. Dinner and supper will be served by the Ladies Aid Society at the church for a small charge. Officers listed are Chairman CF Hubler Secretary HH Roberts Treasurer Willen Rennark.
Indiana advocates urge Congress to back Roosevelt era waterways plan. Leaders praise the rivers and harbors commission, seek $50,000,000 annual appropriation for ten years, and outline benefits from a nine foot channel on the Ohio River. Speakers from Purdue and Fort Wayne urge canal and river improvements to boost trade, forestry, and industry while warning elected officials to support broad plans.
Denver leaders act to curb hotel rate hikes for the Democratic national convention plans. Former Governor John E. Osborne of Wesming chairs the hotel arrangements committee tasked with investigating any complaints of overcharges. Roger Sullivan of Chicago serves as assistant vice chairman and Taggart names Osborne vice chairman of the arrangements committees.
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