Mixed errors and never-ending politics in early press notes
A collage of political and social items notes Senator Plott's luck in a misstep with Mas Word and fears of Mirs Gunness. It mentions Fairbanks friends, a recall amendment rejected in Oregon, John Hays Hammone entering Republican VP talk, Guggenheim ties, an electrician device to cut power during high voltage, and Billy Sunday on ministers.
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Senator ‘Plott Hat
Mirs Gunness
John Hays Hammone
Gloucester
Mass
Hammond
Guggenheim Mining
Hot
Guggenheim Rye
Doughetty
Grand Rapids
Wis
LAW FOR PROTECTION OF HOTEL MEN CONSTITUTIONAL
Indiana court upholds a 1905 law protecting hotel owners from frauds by patrons. It affirms a Huntington case where George W. Clark was fined for obtaining food and lodging under deception, ruling the statute constitutional despite repeal arguments and debt imprisonment concerns.
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LAW
Indianapolis
Ind
Suneford
George W. Clark
Thaining House
Huntington
Supreme Curt
Clark
Cleveland celebrate twenty second wedding anniversary
In Princeton New Jersey on June 9 former President Grover Cleveland and his wife quietly marked their twenty second wedding anniversary at their home. Reports say Cleveland is doing well though he has not regained his usual afternoon routine yet.
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Princeton
N. J
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Eringston
Detroit in lead for convention candidate in test vote
In a test vote today on the choice of city for the next Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers convention, Detroit leads Birmingham in second. The Journal-Gazette Want Ads report details from Columbus dated June 2.
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Columbus
Elty
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Detroit
Birmingham
Summer Vaudeville at the Airdome Impresses Fort Wayne Crowd
Patrons at the Alytome summer theater at Ber ry Street flocked Monday to see a diverse bill. Frank Jones dazzled with song and comedy, the Morton Jewell troupe impressed with club swinging, and Crawford and Barnes drew praise for a new, engaging act. The review notes the difference between winter and summer vaudeville and commends the overall strong performance despite gaps in the lineup.
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Alytome
Majestie
Berry Street
Peniseliess
Maude Adams
Willie Collier
Phere
Vaudevilla
Viva Theater
Abdomal
Frank Jones
Everyona
Fort. Wayne
Jouve
Hel
Jones
Morton-Jewell
Jewell
Crawford
Barnes
Daly
Cone
Tere
Togee
Ane
Daniels
Nailee
Tin Wil
Alstoma
Quarantine Lifts as Smallpox Case Reported
A fragmentary item notes a smallpox case and a planned disinfection with quarantine adjustments. The text references Dr Ho and local officials, mentioning no new cases and a hospital transfer, but the OCR is garbled, leaving uncertainty about names and dates.
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Bengxeman
Eye
Tharedas
Crerlin
Fenior Tier Hospital
Bowling Champion Dead in Chicago After Silent Tie
June 2 report from Chicago states James Chot mera, holder of the bowling championship in the two men event, died today after a tie win with Vusry Kiene as partner. The article also notes a separate case from Laporte Indiana where a jury found George Farnell guilty of murder in a misidentified burglary incident, with Farnell having waited in ambush for a supposed burglar, who proved to be George Priebe, resulting in a fatal shooting.
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Chicago
Ill
James ¥. Chotmera
Vusry Kiene
Ofcnnally Q
Laporte
Ina
Eireult
George Pennell Bay
Menslaughter
Farnell
George Priebe
Prinbe
Want Ads, in the Journal Gazette Priced By The Word
Classified listings note that want ads in the Journal Gazette cost two cents per word. The notice outlines the pricing and booking method for readers seeking to place small advertisements.
May circulation figures of Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette
The document presents the May circulation totals for the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, noting an average May circulation of 15,665. It includes attributions to publisher and circulating manager N. Moynihan and a notary public witness Oscar G. Forllinge, dated June 1, 1908.
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Vayeeanee Lane
Fort Wayne Journal -Gagprre
The
Journal-Gazette Compans
Moynihan
HL Moynihan
Oscar G. Forllingee
Notary Pubile
Ee Vortunizgion
Council 10 Take Time On Underground Wires Study
Special committees named to gather data and costs and to propose a phased start for underground wires. Fort Wayne council members and business reps argued for slow, limited initial sections to ease burden. a subcommittee led by Jotmeon will study the plan and report.
Journal-Gazette Promises Improved Readers Reach and Value
The Journal Gazette touts 96 percent of tender readers in Fort Wayne and Allen County, claiming broad circulation and engagement. It emphasizes advertiser benefits, city and county presence, and open accounting of copies to merchants in a bid to attract more local business.
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Tournal- Gagette
Inick Jenin
Journal-Ganette
Fournal-Garclte
Journal-Gazette
Fort Wayne
Kore Wayne
Alset
Copes Avery New Emper
Allison Wins Republican Nomination in Des Moines Primary
Returns from over 800 precincts show Senator Allison defeating Governor Cumming in the Iowa Republican senatorial contest. Early indications suggest a close result with factions debating large margins, while calls for an official count loom due to inconclusive votes.
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Des Moines
Allison
Cumming
Cummns
Union Men Held Up in Chicago
Chicago June 3 masked robbers struck the Carpenters and Others local union No 3 ten minutes after a meeting ended. They stole 180 dollars from union officers who were forced to face the wall for ten minutes before contacting police. No suspects or traces have been found.
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Chicago
Carpenters and Tothers
Union No 3
Brain Reinstated as Callahan Turned Down
Experimental text notes Brain reinstated and Callahan turned down amid a confusing report on a June baseball commission decision. Mention of Brain and J. Calan, with a fine and Hoxton Nat Touma club payment referenced, unclear context and wording.
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Callahan
Cingineatl
Marere 7 Ly
Brain
Calan
Femaat
Hoxton Nat Touma Club
Beal
Ruling Upheld On Import Duties Case In U S Court
In a United States court today William P Leeds and others faced a decision on customs duties. The case centers on a necklace imported from France and the 60 percent tariff contested by the collectors and board of general appraisers. The ruling supports the collector of customs though the board previously set it aside.
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Trance Bury
William P
Leeds
Junge Lacombe
Declan
Nthe
Port
Board of General Appresaers
Campaign Launch for Thomas R. Marshall in Indiana
The Hon. Thomas R. Marshall begins his campaign, departing for Richmond for his first speech. He has made many addresses across the state the past two months, drawing strong crowds and praise for his oratory and popularity. He will speak in Shelbyville on Wednesday.
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BP Kiet
Columbia City
Ind
Thomas R. Marshall
Richmond
Sbeibiville
Death of Babe of Sheriff Staples in Columbia City
Mary Staples seven month old daughter of Sheriff Staples died Tuesday at 3 20 am in Columbia City from pneumonia after a three week illness. She caught measles then developed pneumonia despite medical care and nursing. The death follows the loss of the Staples’ four year old son Myron who burned to death a year earlier in a jail corridor after kerosene ignited. Funeral services are planned at Hively church in Thyracreek township Thursday at 10 am.
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Columbia City
Mary
Staples
Coxs Fined for Beating Horse in Columbia Court
George Coxs of Washington touched by Justice Abramie Ders court and fined ten dollars plus costs, with twenty nine fifty cents in ail, for beating a work horse. Neighbor Olls Hoard had warned him prior to the prosecution. Cox, a well-to-do member of the Cox brothers, is a familiar figure in local civil suits and minor offenses.
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Atery
Washington
Loti
Buller
Africa
Vwetoria
Thila
Seypt
Great Bellatu
Fnally
Vealee
Ladysmith
Will
White
Ladyemith
Quper
Theory
Avid Gazette
General Buller
Theble Carder
Idelayin Construction
Kiel
Columbia
City
Ind
George Coxs
Burned Worker Hurt Clearing Engine at GARRE Ind
An employee was badly burned while cleaning an engine at a GARRE Indiana facility. The incident occurred as he attempted to remove debris near moving parts and a coworker was nearby. The injured man received immediate first aid and remained under observation.
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Garre Ind
Albert Draver
Ben
Bney
Man Burned Plant Incident Described In Report
A worker near an engine was doused by benzine as it ignited. His hands and lower sleeves caught fire and burned rapidly. He was rushed to Dr. J. Bo Thompson for treatment as the burns swelled to multiple times their normal size and caused severe pain.
Decatur Boy to Play Original Violin Solo at Ossian
Don Burke of Decatur Ind has earned a spot on the district DPWORTH league program at Ossian June 23 24 and 25 He will perform his own composition La Serenade at the convention A 15 year old Decatur High School sophomore with a rising reputation for violin and several composed pieces is expected to impress peers and teachers alike
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Kist News Bareat
Decatur
Ind
Don Burke
Dpworth League
Ossian
Don
Decatur High School
Whitley County Commissioners Court Actions Summary
Whitley County commissioners met in Columbia City on June 2. The court approved sheriffs and county clerk quarterly reports ending June 1. An order directed the county auditor to advertise for supplies for the county farm and asylum. Dennis Gallivan received a license to sell liquor for another year. Attorney A A Adams secured an order from Masciusko County to have the Gus Jett ditch resold and suit brought against Sandsmen Brigge and Benjamin Ravier as former contractor sureties.
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Kist
Columbia City
Ind
Alien County
Mary Baramor
John Harmier
Sherift
Clark
Waa
Tie County Farm and Asylum
Dennis Gallivan
A. A. Adams
Masciusko
F.C. Gus
Lap Range Minor News Update from Indiana
Ira Bey Adams and daughter Dass He It Gibsonbure, from Gibsonbure, Indiana, have visited the former mother Mrs Helen Merrimyn this week and returned home this morning.
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Pagrangh
Ind
Ira
Bey Adams
Dass
Gibsonbure
Helen Merrimyn
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