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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1908
Page
10
Maine columnist George W. Buek describes widespread hypocrisy in prohibition era Maine. He visits Bangor and Portland areas, cites bootleggers and speakeasies, and argues prohibition harms state commerce and social life. He contrasts lumber decline with rising factory competition and notes eyeing reform efforts led by the Sturgis commission.
The obituary notice lists Mrs Rihatiely Spindler Kern and others as residents of Taminetor county Yonrashanin area. It notes care provided since Allo and references surviving children Anna and extended family. Names include Kern of Adin and neighboring locales Lingle Waeknor and Dyansvile with a county setting and residence details.
In Oyster Bay New York on July 1 a trust prosecution was debated at a conference between President Roosevelt and Attorney General Bonaparte. Herman Ridder of the American Newspaper Publishers Association urged Roosevelt to bring the trust to terms. The president referred the matter to the attorney general to decide on a course of action.
AUBLUEX Indiana July 18 For years a sharp legal fight dominates local news as AVINiane Quactin of Bure lor sought to set aside a remonstrance posted months earlier. The case centered on a seven vote majority when the remonstrance was filed, exposing tactics to sway results. Key signers included Gicst of Fort Meek George B. Krant George J. Krontx and W. B. Shapin who shifted positions. A delayed ruling by DeBally county commissioners left the remonstrant with a one vote edge, prompting Oberlin liquor license protests and plans to appeal proceeding.
Rumors spread of a planned train robbery near Pittset Ridge involving suspected accomplices and a noted conductor. Police reported unusual activity around the rail line with possible derailment threats and halted service while investigators questioned a listed suspect.
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In Sullivan Indiana on July 18 freight train No. 86 struck two men at a crossing six miles west of Sullivan killing Lloyd Sheppard of Carlisle and fatally injuring Samuel Fishee of Oak Town. Sheppard died at the scene. Fishee was taken to Veure Haute Hospital for treatment. The crossing reportedly had good visibility and several beer bottles were found at the scene.
Elliott, a web advertising agent from Hawaii, fared a grim incident after a threat, ending in a suicide attempt. He reportedly jumped from a height after tying a rope to a structure. Rescued, he faced mental health struggles and hospital care following the episode.
Lakeside progress stalled by weeds and survey delays as engineer Randall plans revised estimates. Samuel M Foster and Mico Cordes discussed re advertising for bids. W A Wetzel granted a building permit for a frame residence in Meyers Addn.
A New York city case centers on a wrong death certificate that listed Scarding as unmarried. The error affected inheritance from his husband’s estate. Board of Health officials and state authorities debated rectifying the record to allow the wife to inherit, but the secretary refused, causing the estate to revert to the state government.
July convention details for the National Rural Letter Carriers' Association were discussed. Officials consider moving dates from mid October to avoid conflicts with a festival, with City Engineer Frank Randall noting local conditions at Lakeside.
The board backed the president in filed petitions urging the fourth assistant postmaster general to ease rural carrier burdens. Proposals include ending locked pouches at subs, boosting pay for added duties, changing mileage basis for route pay, and prioritizing experienced carriers for promotions amid criticism of uniform orders and route measurements. The report notes praise for Ludmington and the association’s national convention history.
Ixdiamadouis Bar Association plans its annual banquet at the Country Club of Monany and Tuesday evening. Republican candidate Veatson will preside and a discussion on desertion and the Gengy will be led by judge Mittman. Several leading lawyers from St Louis and Lafayette are listed among speakers.
Decatur brief notes announce a community gathering at Johr's Grove this afternoon with a program of amusements, food, and social activities. Local youth groups and organizations are expected to participate, though details are incomplete due to OCR garbles.
A brief note indicates that want ads in the Journal Gazzite are restricted to a single word term per entry, shaping how readers submit classified notices. It outlines a unique formatting rule impacting small ads and listing standards.
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