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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1908
Page
2
The Ladies of the TV petition for a dedicated rest room in the county court house. They argue a waiting room for women is common in other counties and cities and urge the county commissioners to grant the request. The piece contrasts needs of city and rural women and cites nationwide practice.
The Denver convention boosted William Jennings Bryan for president and John W Kern for vice president. Supporters praised Bryans honesty courage and vision while Kern praised as a steady leader from Indiana. The article extols the party unity and faith guiding the ticket.
John Worth Kern, born Derembar QO, 18d, son of an Indian father, grew up in Howard and Shelby counties. He studied at Kokomo’s Indiana Normal School, taught near Alto, and earned a law degree at Michigan, practiced in Kokomo, served as city attorney for six terms, became reporter of the supreme court in 1885, and rose as a leading Marion County and Indiana politics figure, later deputy mayor and gubernatorial nominee. He married Nancy Liggett. they have children Julia, Tom W., and William.
A large number of friends attended the funeral of Miss Edith Mungovan at St Patrick Catholic Church yesterday morning. Her two brothers, both priests, led the service with Rev Thomas Mungevan and Rev Edward Mungegan assisting, while Rev James Durham delivered the sermon and pallbearers included Thomas Cavanaugh and Thomas Connelly among others. Many clergy and mourners from nearby towns joined the ceremonial procession and service.
Kendallville Indiana July 19 at the Kendallville Fair Association meeting in city hall the group revised the speed list and announced total race premiums for the year would rise by $1000. Races listed include a Wednesday program with a trotting contest and a Thursday schedule featuring a 2:15 stake and purses ranging up to $409.
The City Wits received yesterday the first load of new wheat from AI fen commission. The wheat was cut from the farm of C. F. Eskig of Marton town, and brought 84 cents a bushel. The yield was 881 bushels from ten acres and of excellent quality.
Merchants' dinner Saturday from 11 to 2 offers quickest service in the city. The Hof Brau advertises as the coolest place to eat under the fans with white bread and Gold Model Flour products.
The report describes a voyage from Hankow to Shanghai via the Yangtse Kiang with stops at Nanking and Kiu-kisng. It notes pagodas with trees on their towers, Chinese city life, and the New York of China Shanghai’s foreign quarter with teahouses and opium joints. It also covers currency, banks, wages, and the reliability of Chinese workers, plus impressions of Shanghai as a free port and the broader commercial prospects in China.
A damaged fragment notes a public official’s failed reform effort and a general squeeze on taxes. It mentions hotels paying their share and a three month career, then pivots to a claim that the number of tourists traveling abroad this year is lower than in previous years. The exact figures and names are unreadable.
The National Reform Bureau to hold a three day revival starting Sunday July 19 in Winona Lake and move into Fort Wayne and other northern Indiana cities. Ministers and local pastors will host speakers including Dr John F Brant of Boston and Rev GW Peck of Buffalo as the bureau funds a broad civic revival effort with local flavor and widespread church participation.
Readville Mass July 2 Marie captured the New England Breeders trotting championship of the world by winning the first and third heats in a free-for-all. She placed second in the second heat to Major Detmac Wilkes and earned a poor overall time in the event.
A woman’s judgment in using her husband’s earnings is urged to study ads to find affordable homes. The text suggests checking long vacant houses advertised, noting landlords tire of placards, and mentions Fire Extinguishers by Childs and Admiral coffee as products featured by Fort Wayne ij & Supply Co.
In a chaotic recount of Western races, High Ball and Thigh Tall dominated the meet as Tor ate het and Sweet Maries tied in heat seconds. Une Gdaoet and Wish fll Wid showed improvements, while We G40 The Won claimed overall placing amid a string of unclear results.
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