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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
2
The item lists candidates Allen and Adams for joint senator in Allen and Adams Counties and Fleming for Congress in the Twelfth Indian District. It notes expectations about Bryan’s defeat and references political forecasts and party dynamics amid recent editorial opinions and legislative moves.
The body of a 22 year old woman found in a Michigan Avenue rooming house is identified as Mrs. Fan Thompson, once of Fargo Kentucky. A former schoolteacher, she had been employed by Oak Park residents who report her companion's details remain unclear. The rooming house housekeeper, Mrs. Norton, was arrested.
The Packard band will perform at Robison Park this spring featuring Wagner pieces from Tannhauser and Pell Reagin selections, a cornet duet, and a variety of o rchestral numbers. The program includes Mars from Tannhauser, Overture Wagner, Mazurka Russe, Intermezzo, Star Spangled Banner, and more with Sam Fox arranging.
The Fort Wayne circle No. 1 Protected Home Circle chose officers for six months. Names include past president Frank Sebub, president William C. McDonald, vice president Paul Sehin, guardian Mrs. Clara C. Hausbac, chaplain Mrs. Clara E. Reed, secretary Samuel Lewis, accountant Mrs. Minnie Sebuh, guide Willis Robinson, companion Mrs. Bertha M. Tullis, sentinel Arthur M. Bowman, watchman Andorus Vergon, pianist Miss Nellie Robinsen, assistant pianist Miss Wisie Meyers, trustees E. Lewis and Willis Robinson.
The North American Turnerbund convention closed in Chicago after St Louis was chosen for the 1910 meeting and Cincinnati selected for next year’s western event. The report also notes a retail hose product line from Fort Wayne Oil & Supply Co with wholesale prices.
A long, fragmented report analyzes Indiana politics with focus on the gubernatorial race between Marshall and Watson, labor opposition to Wilson, and liquor policy. It notes Republican worries over labor disputes, county scandals in Marion, and a broad map of uncertain congressional seats across districts.
Fort Wayne Oil and Supply Co promotes J. M. Cold Water Paint as the best interior wall paint in any color available through their store and service.
Thomas departs from Omask Samp journey toward Paris as Protos lead narrows. Ninety miles covered in two hours with better roads found. A fifteen minute pursuit ends with the German pro to surrender and the Thomas takes the lead amid cheers. Protos halted ninety miles away for repairs and is expected to reach Omek today.
Water rent information indicates a flat rate and asks residents to bring service number. The notice directs customers to present their service details when paying.
Amid party maneuvers in Ohio and Washington, pressure grows to back Hitchcock against Vorus Vorys. Secretary Taft and Taft allies push for Vorys withdrawal or subcommittee maneuver, while Kellogg resists chairmanship bids. July 4 excursions via Wickel Plate Road noted.
A bicycle was stolen from the Journal-Gazette office and the thief is now identified. Return the bicycle to the office to avoid further trouble and expense. Also note new neckwear available at the Faterson-Fletcher Centers.
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