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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1908
Page
3
A jumble of political snippets mentions Senati, Mr Cline, Fort Wayne canal bills, Kansas City, and Senator Pratt. It notes debates over a commission form of government, a prophecy of storms in June, and mentions Beveridge and La Follette filibuster coverage. References to Indianapolis Star and church meetings appear amid election mood and district promises.
The week opens with political activity as contestations to the Republican National Convention gain attention. A hearing opportunity begins Friday, allowing participants to present views amid ongoing party planning and debate.
A garbled OCR style text fragment describes a five cent item and a riddle about getting a rake of soap. Mentions nearest grace and pleasantness, with odd spellings and broken phrases suggesting a playful but unreadable old advertisement or puzzle from a newspaper page.
A garbled OCR fragment describes committees and conventions in Chicago and multiple states with mentions of Democratic primaries, national gatherings, and ceremonial events. It references Denver, Carson City, Idaho Falls, Salt Lake City, and Jefferson Day celebrations, with vague dates and participants including Mohit Celwgales and David Tayne UY.
Unseasonably cold and rainy conditions forced Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction parks to cancel evening programs after successful afternoon crowds. Robison Park in Fort Wayne hosted Packard Band for an afternoon concert. evening show was not attempted. Multiple parks including Robben, Miami, Huntington, Boyd near Peru, Spencer, Logansport, and the Lafayette Trail opened. all are owned by the traction company. Better weather hoped for this summer as parks improve for the season.
Kendallville yes edged Garrett 3 to 2 at Waterhouse Hall Park. DeLong pitched for Kendallville, allowing four hits after yesterday’s Fort Wayne game. Williamson started and finished for Garrett. Smith made a notable running catch while Mergy Prentice and Croninger produced key hits as Kendallville stole thirteen bases.
In Garrett Indiana on May 31, the Garrett first team and the Fort Wayne Bagies faced off in a cross bats contest. The Garrett squad secured a victory amid a 4 to top score showcasing strong offense and defense from both sides.
Kendallville Ind 21 31 William Schelman formerly of the Mc Cris refrigerator factor im the cits now in Fort Smith Ark sent a picture of a large sawlog hauled into Fort Smith. Three yoke of oxen are hitched to the wagon with one ox in front tandem. Four former Renialville bers Edward Lewis Gottlieb Walter Schelman and Edward Gillis stand atop the log. It is a handsome picture how large the trees grow in.
Whitley County News notes a sermon in English at a local German Lutheran church Sunday afternoon. The text also mentions a gathering at Columb church with speakers and a special anti-exchange event, plus a local obituary-like line about Mazel Sellers and a family detail.
Isaac Swihart and relatives from Etna and Bliss Carrie Keller of Columbia City visited North Manchester to attend commencement this week. Edward North, former Columbia City resident, resigns as foreman of Home Telephone in Huntington for a new post with the Gell company. Allys DeMaris Scott of Etna spent Sunday at Liganiers with her sister Mrs Kelly. A children’s meeting is planned at Laud Christian church next Saturday. Several residents and visitors from nearby towns are noted, including Mrs F Glessman and Miani Bartle, Miss Gertrids Nochring from Chicago, and Mr A T Brown of Viebes. City news highlights births, police, and local travel. The Fort Wayne Knights of Columbus initiated a large class in Decatur. Dr R McKiernan attends AMA convention in Chicago. Louis J Libbing returns from five weeks touring the West and East, visiting Osceola Neb. Auburn and Kendallville sports results and local business updates follow.
Miss Bertha Lons of Fort Wayne visits Fremont area friends for the week as W D Walte county recorder plans to stay with family. Jerry Harbaugh leads a crew clearing ground this week for an upcoming building project. Mrs Ames Watters and Mrs Jen Harhaurch travel to Angola as Nova Dewey visits her stand.
May 31 report from Lakewood New Jersey notes Grover Cleveland returning home in an automobile after a stay at a hotel near to Fox for his Princeton residence. The piece also mentions King Gustav of Sweden and the Queen arriving in Berlin in the same dispatch.
An old classified note urges readers to check Sundays ads for bargains in city property, county farms, and more. The Fitch & Sons line advertises trades, insurance, and earthworks specialties with contact details for Eugene M. Fitch, manager, in Baltimore.
Troops lined the route to the castle as royal visitors, including the emperor and other family members, were greeted with enthusiasm. The Journal-Gazette notes the ceremonial approach and public interest surrounding the royal entourage.
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