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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1912
Page
10
Fragmentary OCR text describes a supposed tablet named Every Littl Olive Tablet offering bodily effects. Claims reference liver and bowel action, with vague promises of health benefits and long usage. No clear dates, entities, or verifiable facts are present in the readable portions.
June reports from Anderson Muncie and surrounding areas recount sobering events. Minnetta Bernas, four, died after ingesting carbolic acid while bid farewell to her father. Joe Ho, a Finnish immigrant, shot and killed Whe Lan Bavana in Muncie before capture. Thomas Stewart and relatives were badly injured in a vehicle collision near Emmoria. Lincoln Smiley, two, was seriously wounded by Juiiss Barkley at Rock Prairie after Barkley had pursued two of Smiley’s daughters. Details reflect a string of violence and accidents in early June.
A report from Chicago details Howell of Nebraska seeking a seat on the Republican national committee. The piece lists attending members and notes arrivals and expected figures, including Charles Dick and Ormsby McHarg. It also covers a Florida delegation contest and the overall state-by-state allocation of delegates for the convention.
June 2 reports show Senator Theodore Burton's stance to shape the Republican national convention as delegates arrive. Horton meets Walter F Brown and Lewis Laylin to discuss Taft and Roosevelt forces, with Brown asserting Roosevelt will dominate and the plan to skip a state ticket.
Voters in Des Moines and across Iowa face primaries for major offices with a key Senate race pitting United States Senator W. Kenyon against Lafayette Young. Three Republicans vie for governor including George W. Clare and Perry C. Olden. Democrats nominate between E. G. Dunn and John T. Hamilton. full state county and township tickets also on the ballot.
Indianapolis June 2 Charges of fraud supported by more than 600 affidavits are to be filed against Mayor Tee Shank of Indianapolis Joseph Kealing Harvey B Wallace Marton county Republican chairman and others according to Harvey B Stout Jr secretary of the Roosevelt state committee The affidavits cover dishonest counting of ballots in the primary revoting and the appointment of tellers partial to the wagonwing It will be charged that Will R Wand Lafayette chairman of the state convention led a steamroll faction preventing Roosevelt delegates from placing their candidates for delegates at large in nomination The Roosevelt leaders also allege the Marion county delegates were allowed by Chasenote Wood to vote to retain their seats at the convention
Governor Francis McGovern of Wisconsin declines to support Elihu Root as temporary chairman of the Republican national convention. In a telegram, McGovern says Root represents political methods that should not be sanctioned at Chicago and warns Root’s selection could lead to defeat in November. Barnard of New York had appealed for Wisconsin delegates to back Root. Wisconsin delegates were pledged to Senator La Follette.
Afr Barnes denounces the Roosevelts ticket as a disaster for the Republican party and urges nominating reforms. Governor McGovern cites Senator Root as unacceptable and warns that ignoring the public will at Chicago could injure the party and invite defeat in November.
A highly garbled list of real estate transfers across Fort Wayne and surrounding areas mentions numerous buyers sellers and properties. Names include Baker, Gerardol, Magee, John A. Esghecod, Dorothy A ilies, Charlen MF Biurray, Eureka park, New Haven, Fairfield and others with prices ranging around 900 to 31 700 and parcels in subdivisions and additions.
The article discusses President Taft calling for a re examination of U.S. labor laws and the critiques of existing tribunals. It cites international models, including Canada’s Industrial Disputes Investigation Act of 1907, and describes how such processes function to investigate disputes, prevent strikes, and inform the public. It notes Canada’s use of boards, witness compulsion, and published findings, along with examples from Toronto and Ralphphony, highlighting the potential benefits and political debates around adopting similar mechanisms in the United States.
Senator Kern of Dedaina acting for the minority says he will let Lorimer's case be held over until Tuesday and expects a two weeks discussion when it is finally brought up. He vows to keep the matter before the senate until action is taken.
In Warsaw lines, Kosciusko and Marshall county Republicans prepare county conventions to oppose Henry Wurzer of South Bend if he seeks congress. Democrats plan similar meetings at Plymouth to nominate a state senator from Kosciusko and Marshall alongside other races. Delegates weigh Roosevelts’ influence, county loyalties, and likely candidates as August deadlines loom for key posts and campaigns begin.
Indiana Democrats report growing support for Governor Marshall in the East as prep for the Baltimore convention intensifies. Indiana leaders expect Marshall to unite delegates, with Kern’s backing unlikely, while editors from Port Wayne and Fort Wayne Gazette bolster his standing amid rivalries among Wilson Clark and Underwood.
In Fort Wayne a local political scene centers on the Twelfth district with figures tied to Taft Roosevelt and a former congressman who plans to return home. Concerns arise about foreign-born residents lacking proper papers and voting rights, while clubs circulate efforts to inform noncitizens ahead of registration. Also noted are Toledo magnates Mr Spitzer and family visiting Fort Wayne, tied to wealth and local business ties.
A garbled advertisement fragment from The Journal Gazette promotes daily furniture bargains with jokes about reading the Want Ads. It hints at home goods offered dirt cheap as families move out. The fragmented text emphasizes cheap prices and the habit of checking the paper for deals.
A young man Herminigd Bueter died when his car was struck by a train. Witnesses recount the collision as the eastbound car cleared the track while the westbound approached. Bueter, named family and community ties, died on impact with final services planned locally. The article details family tragedies and Bueter’s life, education, and employment.
Twenty members of the Anthony club chaperoned by Don Megan du Hemendo arrived at Spring Beach for their annual outing featuring baseball games fishing and boating. An elaborate meal was served at Pawley's new hotel. The group left for Fork Wayne after an enjoyable time.
Fragmentary text describes a claim that no funds were provided to aid children's causes by the Fort Wayne Phvarnndds association during a tiny year. The readable parts mention children and an association but lack concrete details or dates.
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