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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1908
Page
2
A jumble of 1908 dispatches and gossip from Fort Wayne topics. References to local politics, a questionable burglary claim, and a balance of debt figures mix with stray comments on aviation, currency emergency talk, and editor critiques. The piece threads together oddball notes about William Johnson, Roy Knabenshue, Mrs. Gunness, and Shakespeare with local industrial confidence.
The article reports on a heated dispute about theater censorship and proposed reforms. Senator Allison and GOP leaders face questions this fall about why past actions on bills and appropriations were not revised or challenged. The piece cites police orders and public calls for accountability in government.
The public works board met after residents complained to Port Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction about pavement and tracks on East Lewis Street. Officials plan a Thursday meeting with residents and traction executives, aiming to force repairs and curb further neglect.
The ad asserts piles are caused by blood stagnation in the lower bowel and promotes Dr. Leonhard's Hem-Rold as a permanent internal remedy. It claims various forms of piles and internal treatment restore health and directs readers to 133 houn street for purchase.
Fragmentary report describes discussions among Ohio and national figures about tariff revision. References to Wade H. Ellis, attorney general of Ohio, possible resolutions committee member, and Secretary of War dialogue with Theodore Roosevelt era. Mentions Taft and a potential special session after inauguration.
Chicago June 1 The Republican national committee, led by Chairman Harry S. New, faces strenuous work to settle contested credentials before the national convention. It plans 114 hours of hearings, starting Friday at 11 am, with sessions each afternoon and evening, likely extending to the morning of the gathering.
Walter Decker, aged twenty five, died after a prolonged illness. Funeral arrangements are pending as family mourns his passing. He was known in his community for his quiet philanthropy and close ties to neighbors.
A well known Purcell cable owner died at home on the St Joe road after a two year illness with tuberculosis. Survived by wife, his parents, three brothers James Fred and Done ald Decker and two sisters Mrs W J Cettes of Geneva and Mrs Charles Wood of this city. Funeral Wednesday at 10 a.m. from the residence.
Marcie late reports from Huntinetor News Democrat confirm the Indiana Ohio league’s dissolution. Monster Baird paid players and released them this morning, ending hopes of the league’s revival amid fan speculation.
Itdee Macey of Winchester acted as special judge in the divorce case of Sarah Schafer against Fred Schafer in Decatur Ind. The plaintiff withdrew the suit this morning, the case was dismissed, and the costs paid.
fragmented OCR excerpt shows a speaker promising a regretful message after a meeting. references a public address and conclusion of an event with plans to send condolences. no clear names, dates, or places confirmed.
In Columbia City Indiana Robert Evanson, young son of Mr and Mrs Charles Z Evanson, has been dangerously ill for four days and remains in critical condition. His uncle Dr John Evanson of Cleveland arrived Sunday afternoon to be at the bedside with Dr L Park Draver. A slight typhoid fever attack left the boy with a nervous condition resembling spinal meningitis.
Omitted readable details describe tire stock and pricing quirks for a local shop. Mentions Anson, Fowler and Record, and Brosius & Brosius as possible associated firms. Incomplete OCR leaves uncertain product names and figures, but the fragment implies a catalog or ad style notice with prices like 2.06 and 3.50 and brand references such as Red Roadster and Pearlana.
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