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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1908

Page

2

Democratic Ticket Onward Amid Campaign Turmoil

A fragmented editorial discusses upcoming political events in the city, praising Wayne’s leadership and criticizing party rivals. It cites contracts, government spending, and Roosevelt era politics, noting tensions between Republicans and Democrats and the impact on public service and industry. The piece mentions figures like Kern, Roosevelt, and Taft era context, with broad commentary on campaign strategy and public perception.

Jol Worth Kern Kern Avery Roosevelt Vare Evervellag

My Conception of the Presidency by William J Bryan

Bryan argues the presidency is constrained by checks and balances and must work through Congress. He contends the president cannot legislate alone, must collaborate with Senate and House, and rely on moral courage and broad public sympathy to oppose special interests.

Mir Wiliam JL Bryan Democrate Minines Jresident Collier's Weekly Bryan Senate House Cabint Presley le Tives

Public service call and memorial thanks amid reform talk

A historical column reflects on the duties of public office urging selfless service and a single term path. It also thanks clergy for funeral rites after a death in the Gallagher family and notes readers’ interest in furnished room ads, suggesting many will stay in advertised rentals soon.

Misjudged distress signal leads to lake tragedy

Emanuel Holm, 35, of Ligonier, drowned at Hunter Lake after splashing water on his wife during a Sunday incident. He reportedly dived in after the wife and missing his cue, with three children at home.

Gobhen Ind Emanuel Holm Dans Holm Ligonier Hunter Ake Eimanel Shih

Stork Rides A Street Car In Chicago Chaos

A passenger on a Chicago street car gave birth to a baby during a transit ride on a July day. The mother was rushed to a hospital with a doctor and nurse aiding, and both mother and infant received care after arrival. The report notes a street car incident disrupting service as responders attended the scene.

Chicago Washington Street Inmae Avenue TG. Rawehins Healey Mather Aid

Dr Greenawalt Resigns From Bellefontaine Church Post

Fragmented OCR text reports the resignation of Dr Greenawalt from a Bellefontaine church role, noting ties to Dr Lane B and local church officers. Names and positions are unclear due to garbled wording, but indicate leadership changes at the church level in Springfield WP area.

Easy to Cure Catarrh with Hyomel Breathe Dry Air

An advertisement touts Hyomel as a cure for catarrh promising relief by inhaling dry air that supposedly kills germs. It cites testimonials from G J Stevers and others, claims a money back guarantee by pharmacists MeLBros & Co, and advertises a complete Hyomel outfit for $1 with refills at fifty cents.

G. J Henry

Grail Society Organizer Delivers Reading at Wayne Street Church

Rev. J. P. Nix of Tipton Indiana, national organizer for the Holy Grail Society, gave a reading at Wayne Street Methodist Church to a large, attentive audience. He plans further sessions, with Castle chapters, at Warne Street and Kirst Methodist churches, signaling growing local interest.

Grail Society Wayne Street Church J. P. Nix Tipton Ind Wayne Street Methodist Mr. Nix Warne Street Worrow Ug Ie Kirst

Fashionable Boozing as Bad as Common Kind

Tod Cunieb reports from Winona Lake that temperance speakers condemn fashionable drinking as sinful alongside common habits. Prof Chartres Scanlon cites deep in sin among those who discard flimsy cups for silver ladles, urging sobriety among railroad workers and officers. Governor Glenn addresses the audience on personal safety and prevention, with Governor Hanly scheduled to speak tomorrow.

Winona Lake Tod Cunieb Glenn Boldlina Hanly Altprngen Wad de Ber V . Eaton Evanston

Cleveland Passes Firework Free Fourth Ordinance

By a vote of 11 to 7 the Cleveland city council bans private Fourth of July celebrations with firearms or fireworks. The ordinance, amid debates, stems from ten deaths during last year’s Independence Day observance and preserves a right to use fires.

Cleveland Enar

Johnny English dies suddenly in Chicago at sixty three

Cristavus PF English known as Johnny English, longtime news editor for the Associated Press in Chicago, died of heart disease after returning from Denver. He helped cover the Democratic national convention and reportedly felt fatigued on arrival, passing away within an hour at his home at age sixty three.

Chicago Iwig Cristavus PF English Johnny” English Associated Press Chilcago Denver English Hennal English

Prompt sale of six room house on Wabash avenue

An offer to sell a six room house on Wabash avenue with a 33 by 13 foot lot in the next few days for 1475 dollars is advertised. G W Boerger of 120 W Berry Street promotes the bargain urging quick purchase. Angora area brief mentions a separate notice from the Kist News Bureau.

Wabash Avenue G. W. Boerger W. Berry

Kekionga Cancers Off for Sandusky

Kekionga Canoe Club members Howard Richard Warry Schbell Ralph Lenty leave yesterday for Sandusky Ohio. Wilbur Eldon and Omar Keaven plan to sail over the Wabash to Defiance Ohio then to Sandusky. For sale fine touring Glide 1907 car 4 cylinder 40 horsepower cost 3000 now 825. Address Box 301 Syracuse Ind.

Howard Richard Warry Schbell Ralph Lenty Kekionga Canoe Club Sandusky Wade Wilbur Eldon Omar Keaven Wabash Defiance Isaaeli Sandusie Syracuse Ind

Angolan court case ends with fine and release

A local incident led to Earl C. Ritter and Miss Mie Rock being involved in a confrontation. After road incidents and calls to authorities, the man was jailed briefly and later released after paying fines totaling $1 with costs. The case involved Mayor Cartyers court and the defendant was allowed to return home.

Angola Lilac Moore Seyiong Min Pollow Orsi Willengt Es Wits

Etude Music Club meeting and local social notes

Monroeville Indiana July 13 The Etude Music club met at Miss Willa Frieling's home with a Grieg life of Grieg reading by Miss Cleo Edwards. Guests included Miss Josephine Meeks and Miss Lois Meeks. Various locals and visitors are listed with moves and visits to Fort Wayne Salem and Rome City. A house move on Ball’s Ferry Street and leasing news for the Baker building are recorded along with several social visits and club events.

Monroeville Ind Willa Frieling Hfe Grieg Cleo Edwards Josphine Lois Meeks Josephine Henry Taylor Allan Shea Aillwatkee Wis Fred Schaab Notre Dame Walter Richard Noble Prekham Lake View Ohio Star Hotel Ball' S Fear Street Chas. Smith Smith Fort Wayne George Ginther Salem W. Va Eudlé Morrison A.J. Doggett Florence Davis HC. Davis William Murchland Priscilla Marchland Misa Minnie Common Deyton Chie C. Metler H. C. Hrtmick Z. Butler Mabel New Haven Joseph Miler O. AL. Friedline Glennia Marion Ing Puis Crates Mable McCabe Antwerp Fonte Fred Sehnab M. D. G. Southworth Frank Quilon Tnc Helen Day Elsie Jones Victor Whittern Bertha Marquardt Rhoda Jones Hallie June Hattie Robinson Will Gauserman H.l Steimman Chas. Krick Frank Cullen G. Southworth Mise Florence Davis Wits Dr. Engle Aro At Prattville Enel Barnhart Rome City J.B. Wieser Bernadine Niezer Lab South Street Danity Agnes Phillips Alta Hart Edith Davis Helen Jones Donna Weight Bla Atul Gracie Siger Oltie Geyer Kathyrn Ireland H. &. Jones Wash Rose Frank Freese Baldwin Otte Crean Decate Indy N. Whiltern Alice David Hallie Hume Robinson Cara Port Wayne

Taft and Watson Club Organized in Auburn

An enthusiastic meeting in Auburn Ind July carnival night gathered seventy five Republican delegates from Gi an township and DeKalb county. The Taft and Watson club was formed to advance Republican interests with John W. Brown presiding and George Selimadel as secretary. A committee was appointed to draft resolutions to perfect the organization.

Kist Auburn Ind Gian Township DeKalb Courte Ware Aresent Taft Watson Old Sud County Ton Perty John W. Brown George Selimadel Wis

Decatur Man Celebrates Seventy Fifth Birthday

George Teeple of Decatur marked his seventy fifth birthday with a surprise party at Ninth and Adams. A luncheon dinner followed. Attending were relatives from nearby homes and Decatur residents including Mr and Mrs Summed a2imemerman and Elijah Walters. Cream social and Rein eke's Orchestra at Swinney Park were noted as part of the evening.

Decatur Kist News Aurestt Tad Ivy George Teeple Ninth and Adams Summed Port Wayne Elijah Walters Andy Peeple William Teople Reineke Swinney Park

Death notices from Kerr works community mourn loss

The text records funerals and obituaries for local residents. It notes Beclar Ty Wife of Law a 1st at Kerr works died after a illness at the family home, with Catholic affiliations and several grieving relatives named. Funeral plans indicate mass and interment details at local churches and Lindenwood cemetery in Jefferson.

Kerr Works Mmily Selle Sweet St. Peter's The Sacred Heart Jr Meiy Anthony Mary Frank Theresa J Bevker Alsy Florence Edward August Dierks Charles Jarman Onicsu Dierkee Detroit Tony Chicago St Peethen

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