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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1908
Page
2
A sprawling, fragmentary old article blends Democratic ticket mentions with a proposed 69 story New Town tower, labor and union remarks, and references to figures like Cline Hicks Taft Rockefeller and Fallier. The piece hints at political maneuvering, contracts, and public works, but reads as garbled OCR with unclear outcomes.
The corrosive dispute centers on leadership styles and methods within the Republican ranks as Roosevelt and Taft figures clash over nomination tactics. Supporters cite Browa and a broader party realignment while critics warn of patronage and power plays shaping the contest.
The Democratic Congressional Committee releases a 400 page handbook four months before the presidential election. It compiles speeches from the last session, edited by Representative Lloyd of Missouri, to outline likely campaign issues including Republican extravagance, financial and industrial conditions, and reforms.
A fragmentary news item mentions a park plan and costs tied to Fort Wayne area politics. It references J Levering Jones and a fund, with vague references to wages, trips, and attendance. The garbled text notes a former patron and civic actions surrounding park development.
New York July 2 police report eight deaths attributed to excessive heat. Authorities note extreme temperatures and heat exposure as the likely cause across the city.
Five persons killed and about thirty injured when the California Special from St Louis on Missouri Pacific crashed with the St Louis Special from Kansas City five miles east of Tenobo nster. Dead include Fred Story Jennie Story Franklin Hood and John Hood. Injured include Kiss Vannie Fisher F Shinney G Loebyer and Charles W Hardig among others.
Dr H V Sweringen travels to Newcastle Pa to visit his daughter Mrs W B R Hillary and will return in about two weeks. Congressman C C Gilhams arrives and plans talks with friends. The Messrs E 7kom Shorb and others discuss Fort Wayne South Head Electric roadway project. Judge Owen S N Heaton and companions tour via Waho and coast, likely weeks away. Pate partners provide rail tickets for trip. headquarters in Neral Vinp.
Utica hosts a homecoming event for Mr Sherman and party as crowd and officials greet the arrival in Daly 2 The arrival is marked by notable local figures including Mr Bbeman and Marg as they travel from New York City to the scene for a social reception at the inn.
A fragmentary advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for anemia and blood disorders. It cites Mrs Elizabeth Barnett of Buffalo New York praising relief after using the pills, claiming renewed appetite strength and restored health. The ad urges requesting the booklet Diseases of the Blood and lists prices for single and six box orders from The Williams Medicines Company.
Containing debate over Parker's bid to offer a memorial resolution in Cleveland's honor, the page recounts Johnson and Marvel's views on suitability and timing. Wade of Iowa urges removing controversial elements, while Bryan supporters fret over potential factional fights as delegates weigh memorials and campaign strategy in Denver.
A lecture on Oriental rugs is held tonight at 8 o clock in room 206 West Berry street. The event offers guidance on rug history styles and care. Local attendees are invited to attend and learn repair and identification tips.
At the association meeting the Retail Merchants decided all members stay open Friday evening July 3 and close all day July 4. President A. W. Jacksonheimer signed the notice.
William G. Etzold assessor of Wayne township died Thursday morning at his home 831 Boone after a brief brain fever illness. A Fort Wayne native 42, he held jobs as bookkeeper at Lalor Shoe, clerk at Horton Manufacturing, and manager of Treerlees Manufacturing before becoming Wayne township assessor seven years ago. Surviving: wife five brothers and two sisters. Services Sunday at 2 PM from the church, with Rev. Willian Grich officiating.
Dr Rothschild plans travel abroad after graduation from the University of Michigan musical department. He will visit France and Russia on his itinerary and continues practice with Dr Rothschild, noted as a brilliant young professional.
A deadly storm in Victaria causes many shipwrecks and loss of 600 lives as overloaded boats overturn. Survivors cling to wreckage while rescuers search the rough seas amid chaotic scenes and calls for aid from authorities and the Empress of China.
Fort Wayne Gil and Supply Co promotes installing Childs Fire Extinguishers to reduce insurance rates. Core agents emphasize safety and compliance while marketing the product to local customers.
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