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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1908
Page
7
A parade of minor injuries followed Independence Day celebrations as blank cartridges and exploding firecrackers caused burns and cuts. Names include Irene Lennert, De Haas, Charles Dunkleberg, and Hallie Twing among others. victims ranged from children to adults, with several treated at local drug stores and a few requiring minor dressings.
The Prescription for Stomach Troubles published in this paper has created a big stir in local stores as Meyer Bros druggists report high demand. The remedy combines Impound Tinctures of Cinchona Prosena Compound wine and is taken before meals and at bedtime for relief from sour stomach belching indigestion and dyspepsia. Prosene is praised as a valuable digestive compound while Cinchona and wine are noted as tonics.
The article traces the flag’s evolution from the origin of the stripes and union to the addition of Oklahoma as the 46th state. It notes the Grand Union flag and the shift to 13 stars in a circle, then the current 46 stars arranged in six rows on a blue field.
A boy, Norman Dascomb, was severely hurt by a premature giant cracker near Crescent avenue in Lakeside and may lose sight. Dr Dancer treated his burns after Dr Tinkham dressed the eye wounds. Jeannette Jones, four and a half, was struck by a stray bullet on Horton street and died en route to City Hospital. police seek the ammunition source.
An inexact report from Indianapolis states a stray bullet killed a young colored girl named Jeannette Jones while in an alley near her home. The shooter is not identified.
Illinois figure Ham Lewis emerges as a leading Democratic candidate for governor. The article highlights his career from state rep to Chicago Corporation Counsel, praising his oratory, campaign vigor, and social prowess, with a portrait of him delivering a speech.
W. F. P. Hough, a prison guard and shipping clerk at Reliance Manufacturing in Chicago, was arrested in JapAN City Ind for alleged systematic theft of shirts. Authorities located 98 dozens, valued at $240 in Indianapolis, with additional shipments to Louisville and possible sales in Kentucky, Illinois, and Indiana. He collapsed when served with the warrant and was jailed to await arraignment.
Monroeville Indiana on July 4 reports Miss Erma Kline leaving for Angola for the summer to stay with aunt Hattie Meese. Activities include a vaudeville show opening by Rider and Greer, Twilight Temple officers elected, and social visits to Lima and Rome City. The Catholic Columbus club fundraiser yielded 62.36 in receipts with a fireworks display enhancing the event.
Ansel Currant bound over until Monday morning on $25 bond after being among a group picked up for stealing fruit and fireworks at Lanyard grocery on Columbia street. Other defendants Harry Nern Frank Farris John Kess ner and Otto Brandel sent to the probation officer, while Currant faces continued scrutiny from officers and the judge. Dave Roach fined $3 and costs for drunken conduct and profanity after a disturbance with Mrs. G I Cooper. Charles Johnson fined $1 and costs for insulting an officer as he called Nav e an epithet meaning fight the world over. William Holmes released after a night in the station, deemed punished for shooting dangerous bombs on a crowded street.
The report notes garden hose purchases from the retail department of Fort Wayne Oil & Supply Co. Wholesale prices appear. It also states the 2008 total value of telegraph and telephone fine poles used in the country was 9,471,174 dollars.
The Denver auditorium for the democratic convention features 52 blue lettered stars on a white ceiling, red white and blue star tips, and multiple shields with six and four flags. A large 14 by 16 foot portrait of George Washington hangs below the main shield near the platform.
A Indiana report shows liquor license receipts for 1907 near 1906 levels with 5214 county licenses issued and revenues of 1 444 639 58. Marion county licensure neared 300 000 while total county tax take surpassed 4 million. Notable county totals include Marion 300 900, Lake 139 394 92, Vanderburgh 110 117 83, Madison 51 070 22, St Joseph 51 206, Vigo 101 808 59.
Prof. R. L. Sackett and Engineer Lauren E. Smith with assistants completed the survey for a citywide sewer network in Angola Indiana. The plan includes two disposal plants near North Williams Street and Circle Hill Cemetery, about twelve miles of sewers with two trunk lines. Initial construction will cover five miles of mains and related facilities, with future expansions as needed.
A guest from Muncie identified as Cline collapsed while piloting a launch on James Lake in Angola Indiana. He died before rescuers could reach shore and undertaker Klink proceeded to Lake James to handle the burial arrangements.
Washington July 4 George L Meyer and Sydney Buxton leaders of the US and England post offices announce a reduction in international postage from two and a half to one penny per ounce starting October. The plan may cost Britain about $650,000 yearly but should boost correspondence and revenue through growth in mail. Buxton credited for the move. Meyer prominent as former Boston and Massachusetts official.
Arthur Walker, 45, a Wayne Knitting mills employee living at 1617 Boone Street, was seriously wounded when a giant cracker exploded in his hand after he lit it thinking it was red fire. His left hand and wrist were damaged and his right eye likely lost. He was taken to St. Joseph's hospital in a shock state.
Harold Eady, seven, of Ninth Street Decatur was_PATCHED_ by a faulty firecracker that exploded in his face while he checked the fuse. He wore bandages over both eyes for the rest of the Fourth, with the medical verdict that the pain was severe but the injury not serious.
Captain Guy J. Shaughuiss along with Sergeants Glen Van Auken and others from Angola have gone to Fort Benjamin Harrison to compete in the regimental shooting contest to win one of twelve spots on the Third regiment state team. Sergeant Van Auken holds the highest score among guardsmen so far.
Auburn Indiana’s Dr Lida Leasure is scheduled to speak at the Congregational church in Angola under the W C T U auspices about July 16 with the date to be announced. The speaker is described as accomplished and entertaining and locals are invited to attend.
Janitor Frank Shaw of the center west and east buildings will start varnishing 900 seats and desks in three Warsaw school buildings next Monday. Completion will prepare the public schools for the September opening.
Angola Indiana July 4 Dr George Rinehart of near town submitted to operation at Hope hospital Fort Wayne for removal of a tumor in Mrs Rinehart breast. Patient withstood procedure well and hopes to return home soon. Mr Rinehart visited wife in Fort Wayne and planned to remain through Sunday.
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