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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1908

Page

2

Michigan Convention Backs Woman Suffrage and Political Debate

In the Michigan constitutional convention the election committee reports in favor of woman suffrage. The Chicago Tribune notes tensions over Dolled candidates and party reforms while Indiana Republicans split over civil service laws. Waterway advocates push for Lake Erie to Lake Michigan canal to aid Midwest trade and connect production with eastern markets.

Michigan Pate Chicago Tribune Fairbanks

Rail deaths rise as negligence blamed for wrecks

An Interstate Commerce Commission report notes 1349 killed and 2784 injured in July to September rail wrecks, up 157 deaths from the prior year. A writer in Atlante Monthly blames employee neglect over road rules, while management incurs blame for laxity and permissive operating practices.

Interstate Commerce Commisssion Uw Commission Millway America Atlante Monthly

Injured blacksmith near Milford faces likely fatal blow

Omar A. Stump a Milford blacksmith was kicked on the head while shoeing a horse. The animal proved unmanageable and struck him, throwing him across the room with his head hitting an anvil. He was unconscious and taken home with two doctors summoned. Spectators called the event a near miracle that he survived.

Milford Ind Omar A. Stump Thin Place Stump Ik Barame Nin

Special Sale Saturday at Our Fake Fresh Butter Columbi­a

A brief item notes a sale event this Saturday at the Columbia Candy Kitchen featuring butter products and a promotional tone. The fragment emphasizes a local shop's weekend sale with unspecified discounts.

Opposed 10 Parcels Post at Terre Haute Convention

Terre Haute Ind Jan day session closed the annual Indiana Retail Merchants association convention. B M Bush Evanville read a paper arguing against parcels post, saying it would centralize business in cities and hinder farmers and travelers. Officers elected include Clark Anderson president Walsh Terre Haute vice president Palfrey Vincennes secretary Herseg Mishawaka treasurer. Delegates totaled about one hundred with Fort Wayne nine and Evansville eight leading in attendance.

Terre Haute Ind Indiana Retail Merchants’association B. M. Bush Ux Evanaville Congress Ou & Paréels United States X. W. Bryant Evansville B. “I. Libbing Fort Wayne Edward McIntosh Connersville A. F Werkoff Lafayette Statasman Peru Hemenway Beveridge Bere Ade Dr. Statesman

Last Day at Fort Wayne Big Dog and Poultry Show

The final day of the People’s Poultry and Pet Stock show in Fort Wayne features praise for the exhibit’s strength in attendance and variety. Breeders like Ha Burke hail the collection as the best in the west with many prizes awarded for terriers, cockerels, poultry, and sporting dogs as judging continues and crowds gather.

People's Poultry and Pet Gtock Association Ha. Burke Boston Terriers Tam Fort Wayne AL C. Bostwick Mamanock C Snaulding Norwood Kennels Madeira A. G. Wherhart Gamp Dennison Ed Burke Wyick Poultry Department Cisses Fisime I Dent K. Sophie Waters Laporte Ind United States Chicago Tke Dent Dent Jane Sliver Albert Pape James O'Ryan Rhony Ramp Duke Fannie O'Ryan Prinee William the Sec Pest

Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Prairie City Readers

Fragmented ad text touts Dean's Kidney Pills for back aches and kidney support. Claims prove effectiveness, urging readers to visit Meyer Bros. drug stores in Port Wayne and Rustals agents, with price and nationwide distribution notes. Mentions city exhibition without clear event link.

Dean Barringer Cheuncey Street Columbia City Ind Sydney Frans Deen Port Wayne Meyer! Bros. Con Drug Stores Frico Foster-afilbura Co Rustals United States Dear's

City News Roundup of Local Incidents and Meetings

Patrol Driver Edward Bevelheimer was off duty for the night due to illness. John Pitzgereid, arrested here, was taken to Paulding last night to answer a desertion charge. The Degree of Honor lodge plans a Saturday gathering at Henry Whiteman’s home, 720 Barer Street, not 1217 Lake Avenue. A small stove fire at 1927 Gay Street caused by hot dials was confined by the fire department. no loss reported at owner August Ride’s residence. The B. J. Sewing club was organized at Pearl Garrison’s home on South Broadwey. members include Grace Blake, Lillian Buchman, Lulu Seitert, Blanche Buchmen, Clara Garrison, Phyl Besson, and Pear Garrison. next meeting at Miss Hesner’s, 1154 Monroe Street. Reverend LE. Bill of the Evangelistic Band of the University of Chi cago arrived and preached at First Baptist Church. services to continue tonight. Members expected to attend include Barratt, Fencers, Silinger, and Bo. A children’s service is set for 3 pm with another at 7:30 pm.

Edward Bevelheimer John Pitzgereid Paulding Degree of Honor Lodge No. 2 Henry Whiteman Barer Street Lake Avenue Gay Street August’ Ride B. J. Sewing Elim Misa Pearl Clara Garrison Pihyl Besson Pear Garrison Miss Hesner Monroe Street LE. Bill University of Chicano First Baptist Church Bend Messrs Barratt Silinger

Board of Trade For Tariff Revision Urges Expedited Revisions

Washington January 23 The national board of trade concluded its sessions with resolutions urging 40 expeditious revision of the tariff and endorsing a permanent tariff commission. It called on Congress to define tariff status for insular possessions. Officers elected for the year include President Frank D La Lanne Philadelphia first vice president P B W Esser Nashville second vice president Clinton White Boston treasurer William R Tucker Philadelphia.

Washington National Board of Trade Dex Meyer Congress Frank D. la Lanne Philadelphk MW Esces Nashville Tenn Clinton White Boston Willian R. Tucker Philadelphia

Valet Faversham’s Death Under Mysterious Circumstances

Chicago report states valet George Canty, employed by actor William Faversham, died by his own hand in a late night incident. Police offer no motive and search for answers as the employer remains in town for a May appearance.

Chicago George Canty William Faversham

The Truth About Kidney Trouble Discovery Claim

A historical medical note discusses persistent headaches linked to kidney inflammation and toxin buildup. It touts Fulton’s Renal Compound as the key remedy, claiming inflammation reduction reopens tubules and restores function, with promotional asks for literature and distribution details.

Fulton Casey John J. Fulton CO Oakland Cal Mever Bras Drugeiste Tly

Indictments Plea Guilty Offers in County Court Docket

Prosecutor seeks guilty pleas to dismiss multiple cases in November term to recover county costs. Names listed include Alderman Bicknese Baral Hagerfeld Himber Knapp Laureineg Meyers Wiebke Notextein Schmidt and others. Several cases involve selling to minors under screen law with fines and costs imposed.

Reforma Royaty Albert EH Thomas Attorne H. D. Alderman Fred ©. Bicknese John C. Baral Henry Baral Frederick Bauer Gottlieb Geller Charles BR. Geaeheart Chari Gaiber Christi Hagerfeld Joan Mt. Himber Willam TW. Knapp John E. Laureineg Frederick HB. Meyers Charles W. Meyers Hugh Wortocastle William Wiebke C. Wiebke Ray Reaser William Malle Diedrick Nabrivold Joseph Notextein Henry W. Schmidt Jan Buttees Art Fry Jalion

Good Citizens league leader praises law enforcement stance

Mr. William D. Page and Dr M A Mason express satisfaction with Prosecuting Attorney Thames and Mayor Hosey. They believe current enforcement will continue for now and that liquor dealers may adjust without renewed action.

William D. Page Good Citizens’ League Thames Page Thomas Hosey Long M.A. Mason Art. Thomas

Stiff Bosom Shirts Sale at Patterson Fletcher Co

Reading from a 19th century advertising note, Fanny Stiff Bosom Shirts offered half price with shirt prices listed as two dollars to four dollars. The ad promises quick sale terms and mentions limited-time pricing through February.

Patterson-Fletcher

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