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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1908

Page

2

Georgia Governor Hoke Smith Abandons Senate Run

Governor Hoke Smith of Georgia announces he will not seek the United States Senate seat to replace Senator AL Clay but will pursue a full term as governor to complete pledges in his platform. The Taft campaign is noted with Tribune figures showing limited Roosevelt support among 4,044 Republican leaders and officials.

Wetnesday Danasty Hoke Smith Georgia United States Senate AL Clay Chicago Tribune Roosevelt The Tribune Dan

Unclear Notes on 1896 Campaign and Magellan Passage

Fragmented summary notes discuss Republican campaigns and tariff reform efforts, mentioning McKinley Roosevelt and party committees planning in early February. Also covers Admiral Evans completing Pacific voyages toward Magellan and notes on the Magellan Strait’s depth, lighting, and navigation challenges for ships.

Evans U. S Pacific Pebroury Straits of Magellan Magellan Straits

Suggested route for canal through Silver Lake region

SUGGESTS ROUTE FOR CANAL. Silver Lake Indiana January 28. Editor Journal-Gasette. Proposes a north of the Chicago and Trig railroad canal through a tract north of the line with nine lakes and marshes between Laketon and Rochester. Describes sandy ridges and marshes separated by ridges and clay, urging feasibility of a waterway across narleth Wabash and Fulton counties.

Silver Lake Ind Journal-Gasette Narleth Wabash County Pulton County Chicago & Trig Railroad Laketon Rochester

Clocks and Night Police Debate At City Council

Council discusses clock logistics and night patrols after burglaries at Burnworth Bros. implement store and Philip Anthes saloon. Marshal McNabb reports clocks relocated, urges proper use and fresh dials. Proposes officers be equipped with revolvers for law enforcement during rounds.

Marshal McNabb Burnworth Bros Philip Anthes Fogle and McCuen

Perry Randall Announces Democratic Congressional Run

Political notes reveal Perry A. Randall planned a late campaign kickoff for the Democratic nomination. He stated he is not a candidate yet and emphasized his intent to discuss the issue with interested parties.

Perry A. Randall Congress

Express Office at Mansfield Robbed

A gang robbed the Adams Express office in Mansfield Ohio at 2 30 this morning holding the agent up and taking about 3000 dollars. The robbers escaped without being caught.

Mansfield Adams Express

Robbery Case Linked to Interurban Visitor in Garrett

In Garrett Indiana a robbery emerges from a routine interurban ride. Gus Perlick paid in delivering a trunk and bicycle. missing baggage leads to pursuit across town and to a Fort Wayne banana peddler, M Jacobs, after officers uncover the hidden trunk with a gold watch and clothing.

Garrett Ind Gus Perllck Interuraar Pens Perlick Therank Mr. Perlick Fort Wayne

Police clocks spark friction in Columbia City council

Columbia City Ind Jan 23 friction grows between the Business Men's Protective Association and night policemen over the use and efficiency of patrol clocks since clerks were installed last fall registering visits to central city areas during evening hours. The council discussed a resolution from the association demanding regulated clock use and efficiency improvements.

Columbia City Ind Po- Meamen Cig Business Men's Protective Association Te Business Men's Protective Association

Remedy for La Grippe Gains World Fame in Cold Cures

An old remedy marketed to combat La Grippe and colds, claimed to counter pneumonia tendency. Sold by druggists with pricing: 32 mat for standard, 50 carte for large size, 25 cents. Widely advertised across civilized regions.

Postal Clerk Resigns After Inquiry in Milford

Charles Miller of New Paris resigned as carrier on route No 7 after accusations by H. S. Fisher that Miller mistreated his daughter at the Fisher home. The disclosure prompted a post office investigation and a statement from Postmaster Robert Reynolds before Miller offered his resignation.

Milford Ind Charles Miller New Paris Post Office Department Robert Reynolds New Paris Miller Miler

Lamp overturning burns Milford children. mother rescues them

In Milford a kerosene lamp toppled while Mrs. Cripe was away, setting a dresser aflame. The children aged small and their mother were severely burned while escaping. neighbors aided, flames quenched after hours. Property loss about 350 dollars with no insurance.

Milford John Cripe

Preparation for Inspection by Ninth Indiana Brigade

Kendallville Indiana January 98 The Ninth Regiment Uniform Rank Pythian order directs the inspection of companies in the brigade during the upcoming biennial encampment in Boston in August. Regimental commander J Austin Jones announces officers and locations to supervise the inspection across Kendallville Fort Wayne Waterloo Huntington Ashley Decatur and related units.

Kendallville Ind Pythian Army Boston Fort Wayne J.¥. Wilson Garrett Butler J. Austin Jones Indiana Brigade Keniallville Jin Fmm Ninth Indiana Brigade K.P Quint Austin Jones Noble Company Grant Waterloo Col. O Russel Summit Cuitipuing Hunt Ington Company Sp. 16 Decatr Lient DeKalb Ashley Mad Vario Iterr Company B Caph J Wer S Putterson Sheridan

Ninth Regiment inspection orders and officer demands

The officers direct immediate or prompt action by the listed companies Garrett Warren Bluffton Portland and Cape W. P. Hart to arrange dates after February 19 for inspections. Attendance at the annual assembly is mandatory. Reports to brigade headquarters require a per member payment of $1 to Col. J. A. Jones and must be received before installation. Commanded by Colonel Sones and Captain Adjutant Patterson.

Pany Garrett Cape W Miliary Chaonala Col J. A Jones Sones Patterson

George T Rothwell Dead Prominent Citizen Soldier

Kendallville Indiana January 28 George T Rothwell aged sixty seven prominent citizen of Roto City and Orange township died this afternoon at his home. Cause bulbar paralysis after three years illness. He served in Sherman’s march to the sea and the Carolinas to Richmond and grand review at Washington. Funeral arrangements to be handled by Noble Furniture and Undertaking company. Col umbia City Indiana January 28 Luke H Wrigley of Albley spent part of Tuesday in business and in the interest of his candidacy for judge of this circuit. With Judge Adair’s withdrawal to run for Congress Whitley and Noble counties show support for Wrigley. Wrigley’s legal experience and abilities touted as fit for the bench in the thirty third judicial circuit. Whitley county delegation expected to back his nomination.

Kendallville Ind George T. Rothwell Roto City Orange Township O'Stock Mr. Bothwell Sherman Sea Carolinas Richmoni Washington Columbia City Luke H. Wrigley Alblev Apent Nowle Whitley Counties Joseph WK Adstr Whitley County Wrigley Indiana Tlong Ulese Whley County Mr. Wrigley

Whitley County Petit Jurors Are Chosen

Columbia City Indiana January 25 Jury Commissioners William A Gels er and Dan Daniel have selected petit jurors for the February term starting February 3 Daniel E Holden Cleveland Township John C Pants Columbia Township Edwin Thompson South Township Peter Garrison Alfred Grate Union Township James W Berry Eastern Gillama William F Hasty Henry Schrader Jefferson Township Martin Dreyer Washington Township David Bender William H Coolmen Thorncresk Township Kendallville Indiana January 2k Mr E J Wehrley Cleveland W Clark chief engineer of the company E C Steiger and Hoy Smith of Toledo were at the general offices of the Toledo and Chicago interurban railway today a conference is being held and it is understood the new officers of the T C have adopted a progressive policy Kendallville hopes for the best Today the family of General Manager Perkins began moving out of the house on Rush Street into the Toldinga property just south of the city

Columbia City Ind William A. Gelser Dan Daniel Daniel E. Holden Cleveland Township John C. Pants Columbia Township Edwin Thompson South Township Peter Garrison Alfred Grate Union Township James W. Berry Eastorn Gillama William F. Hasty Henry Schrader Jefferson Township Martin Dreyer Washington Township David Bender Willam H. Coolmen Thorncresk Township Kendallville E. J. Wehrley Cleveland W. & Clark E. C. Steiger Hoy Smith Toledo Perkins Rush Street Toldinga

Mentone Telephone Company to Effect a Change

Mentone Indiana January 28 A planned overhaul in local telephone service is expected with radical changes soon. B L Oldfather manager of the People Mutual Telephoto company Silver Lake J Lewis Taima and Harry Walker Rochester met here in conference. The direct outcome is not yet made public but a decided change is scheduled.

Mentone Ind B. L. Oldfather People's Mutual Telephoto Company Silver Lake J. Lewis Taima Harry Walker Rochester

Victoria Reading Club Meets with Mrs Jaques in Silver Lake

In Silver Lake Indiana on January 28 twelve ladies of the Victoria Reading Club met with Mrs Al MM Jaques for a refined evening. The gathering featured four fine program items, followed by the regular business, refreshments, and a enjoyable social time for all attendees.

Silver Lake Ind Victoria Reading AL MM Jaques

Plan to Fight Disease with Mi-o-na Stomach Tablets

Fort Wayne firms promote Mirona stomach tablets through Meyer Bros Co as a guaranteed remedy for weak digestion. The ad claims Mi-o-na strengthens the stomach, improves gastric juice flow, and relieves headaches and digestive distress, offering a full refund if it fails to cure.

Fort Wayne Meyer Bran Co Meyer Bros. Co

Town of Scott Is Now Without a Physician

Lagrange Indiana January 28 Scott is now without a doctor. Dr William Fowler who practiced in the vicinity for two years moved today to Grand Water Michigan to pursue a broader profitable field. Dr Bowler leaves with many friends and best wishes for success in the new field.

Scott Lagrange Ind William Fowler Cnndwater Mich Bowler Scottand

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