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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1908
Page
3
Special snaps valentines offered by the car load in the city with assortments priced from six to five cents. Shoppers find colorful cards and decorations at bargain rates as merchants promote single and bulk quantities for sweethearts.
A lively home talent night at the Garrett city venue drew praise for the chorus, soloists, and dancers. Helen Pips greeted the crowd with her father Charles Pape guiding the program, while Arthur Schreck and Darrell Hullenstein delivered standout numbers. George A. Kress, Maurice Niezer, and John Dougall led memorable acts amid humorous interludes by Lathrop in disguise. Management credited for organizing the event under Louis Hellbroner and AY. Conant with W. Conant at the piano and Prof. Bred Reinecke’s orchestra adding to the show’s success.
An early health article argues that muscles grow by proper exercise and rests on digestion, not by overeating indigestible foods. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a digestive aid and claims doctors support the remedy, offering free samples via mail from Stuart Co. in Marshall, Michigan.
A Fort Wayne group promotes a Texas trip with four private sleeping and dining cars direct from Fort Wayne. The package includes meals, stops at San Antonio for 24 hours, and visits to Wells. The sale touts favorable rainfall, deep wells, and cheap land near the Southern Pacific line at 19 per acre with perfect titles and low taxes.
The funeral of August Jungman, who committed death by his own action, will be held this afternoon at 1 20 from Schona Co undertaking parlors under the auspices of the Odd Fellows.
The Rev Ausieh W Mann a missionary to deaf mutes will preach Friday in the Trinity Episcopal chapel. The service starts at 730 PM and he will deliver the sermon in sign language urging all deaf residents of the city to attend.
Huntington jurist rules the blind tiger law constitutional and the affidavit in the state case remains valid. Attorney Kenner argued the enabling act and related measures were invalid, but the judge overruled the motion to quash and set the case for trial in February involving a Roanoke druggist.
A truncated foreign dispatch describes a Magellan operation near the Pacific with references to an American battleship and a horizon sighting. The fragment mentions virgins, a sun guard, and potential sea movement but lacks verifiable details or dates.
Judge Jerome delivers a blistering speech challenging insanity defenses in the Harry Thaw case. He argues partial insanity has no standing, condemns Thaw for killing Stanford White, and accuses Thaw of using Evelyn Nesbit’s shame to shield his crime. The prosecutor labels Thaw a coward and a depraved killer.
Juror arguments center on insanity verdict and whether the defendant knew the pistol in his hand. Mr Jerome urged the jury to consider three degrees of crime and held that the defendant acted with intent. The only defense offered was not guilty by reason of insanity, contending the shooter did not know he attacked Stanford White or that it was against the law. Adjournment set for morning after 4 10 p.m. session.
Special sale notice announces fresh peanut candy at 12 4c price with regular price in Columbia. Local shop advertises Saturday event for peanut candy.
A large crowd plans to depart Tuesday from the city to Texas aboard the private car Autlaw provided by Monros W. Fitch & Sons. Three party members already in Texas report purchases of land: Davidson 320 acres, Hans 220 acres, and Duker 160 acres. The Autan car will be on the Wabash siding Monday night and departures begin Monday evening.
The Majestic hosts a double bill with Elka on Friday and a matinee and night show on Saturday, featuring the Yale play At Yale. Jules Mutry debuts a college life drama praised for its stage fun and strong characters led by Dick Seeley, a loyal, courageous student whose leadership and friendship lift teammates and mentors alike.
The piece lauds Lottia Blair Parker's Under Southern Skies as the most interesting life drama south of the nation. It notes Parker avoids Civil War references, sets the scene in a southern home, and praises the play's strength, wit, and stage craft. It credits Parker with surpassing War Down East and highlights crisp dialogue and absorbing human interest.
MATINEES POPULAR The Tempe show this week has various offerings and performances listed for this afternoon and evening at the temple venue in Vadue ville. patrons are advised to check local listings for exact times and acts.
The Bellelaire Brothers and Moderna Hercules end their engagement Saturday to reach New York City for a Hippodrome debut. Sunday features Barry and Johnson with Held for Ransom in burlesque. Wright Huntington presents Brandon Hurats cockling comment The Stolen Kiss opens Monday at the Temple.
Local ad announces a sale on men’s black overcoats including kersey overcoats. Patterson-Bletcher Co advertises discounted outerwear with emphasis on bulk purchase and limited stock.
Dr H A Dueling with Drs Mentzer Steinman and Edwards operated yesterday morning to unroll and amputate Rollins leg but he stood the operation well and rested. his recovery appears possible. The Jat S Whitne y funeral set for Sunday 10 a.m. at M E Church with interment at New Haven. he was a director of Monroeville Home Telephone Co and the exchange will close using service from 10 to 11 a.m.
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